It's Never Too Early to Gift Prep: An Early Holiday Shopping Guide

Once the temps drop and the weather gets cooler, we’ve already got our minds on the season of gift-giving ahead. After all, it’s never too early to start planning what you’re giving to who to cut down on stress leading up to the end of year, and to take advantage of year-end sales for bigger price savings (Black Friday’s coming up, hint hint). This is your editor-approved holiday shopping guide to the kit sets and gift sets to treat yourself or a loved one to, including skin-loving essentials and vanity-worthy pieces that look good and work even better. Keep reading on for your add-to-cart inspo.

No. 1

BEAUTY OF JOSEON - Ginseng Holiday Set

Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - BEAUTY OF JOSEON

Give the ultimate gift of glow with the BEAUTY OF JOSEON Ginseng Holiday Set. This 3-step routine includes Ginseng favorites from the beloved K-beauty brand, made to smooth fine lines and wrinkles while rejuvenating a fatigued complexion, with the addition of a Mother of Pearl keepsake hand-held mirror. Each item is adorned with heritage-inspired Hanbang illustrations, sure to delight your receiver and become vanity mainstays.

No. 2

medicube - Collagen Milk Toning Wrapping Mask

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For the trendsetter friend in your life that keeps up to date with the newest drops, the medicube Collagen Milk Toning Wrapping Mask is the perfect present to give. The deliciously milky variation of the internet-viral Collagen wrapping mask, this one delivers a luminous glow to your skin within just 20 minutes, thanks to ultra-low molecular Collagen, Glutathione and Milk Protein. The skin left smooth and dewy post-use, and can be used as a pre-makeup treatment in addition to an overnight treatment.

No. 3

Fwee - Holiday Kit Set

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It’s bound to be a holly jolly holiday ahead with the Fwee Holiday Kit Set. Unbox the kit to unveil the Lip & Cheek Blurry Pudding Pot and Lip & Cheek Glowy Jelly Pot; no matter what finish you’re in the mood for, you’ve got exactly what you need from the 2 formulas. The duo also comes with a mini lip brush to make application a total mess-free breeze, getting you perfectly blended lips and cheeks to perfect your MOTD.

No. 4

Freshian - Hand Cream & Cuticle Oil Gift Set (Lucky Blue Edition)

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Don’t overlook the importance of handcare: the Freshian Hand Cream & Cuticle Oil Gift Set (Lucky Blue Edition) keeps your hardworking hands soft and moisturized and nailbeds smooth and hydrated. Both self-care staples are infused with the calming fragrance of Bergamot, Mandarin, Tuberose and Sandalwood to further elevate your relaxation experience. Within the kit you also get a snake tube roller that lets you squeeze out every drop of the hand cream.

No. 5

Pyunkang Yul - Calming Line Gift Set

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Many skin types are more prone to irritation during the winter months, which is why the Pyunkang Yul Calming Line Gift Set is a versatile present for any of your loved ones. Expect to soothe weakened and irritated skin with the relieving formulas and ingredients of Pyunkang Yul’s bestselling calming collection, and over time the routine helps to repair a damaged skin barrier and bring the complexion back to balance.

No. 6

AMORE - SM Entertainment Fansignal Lip Balm

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We just found the ultimate gift for the K-pop lover in your life: the AMORE SM Entertainment Fansignal Lip Balm. The range includes lightstick lip balms for a wide range of SM Entertainment groups, including SHINee, Red Velvet and NCT, and proves to be a cute yet practical gift that your giftee will surely adore. Soft, supple lips and a cute bag accessory? Don’t miss out on the limited edition range.

No. 7

Round Lab - Sunlit Radiance Exclusive Set

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If your loved one needs a reminder to wear their sunscreen every day, give them the Round Lab Sunlit Radiance Exclusive Set. We teamed up with Round Lab to create this limited edition kit with the K-beauty label’s top-selling skincare items (a cast-free hydrating sunscreen and lightweight quenching toner to be exact), as well as deluxe samples and a versatile net bag to minimize environmental waste.

No. 8

CNP LABORATORY - Propolis Lipcerin & Hand Cream Set (Mighty Atom Edition)

Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - CNP LABORATORY

Unleash your receiver’s fun side with the CNP LABORATORY Propolis Lipcerin & Hand Cream Set, featuring an Astro Boy-themed hand cream and lip treatment that look as good as they perform. The former coats the hands in a nourishing blanket of Propolis and Shea Butter to smooth over dryness and cracks, while the latter infuses the lips with Manuka Honey and Propolis to treat a damaged skin barrier and replenish lost moisture.

No. 9

VT - Reedle Shot Queen Card Box Set

Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - VT

Consider the VT Reedle Shot Queen Card Box Set to be the motherlode of VT Reedle Shot Boosters. This set is one for the collectors that truly can’t get enough of the spicule-infused booster that enhances skincare absorption and smooth out skin texture, on top of all the benefits each variation’s key ingredients offer. Keep the full set for yourself or break it up for stocking stuffers that are tailored to each of your receiver’s skin needs.

No. 10

LANEIGE - Lip Sleeping Mask x Lip Glowy Balm

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For the ‘clean girl’ friend who is never seen without a matcha in hand, you simply cannot go wrong with our duo of the LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask x Lip Glowy Balm in the Matcha Bubble Tea scent. This drool-worthy pairing keeps pouts supple and glazed during the AM and PM, with the thicker mask formula creating a hydration barrier as you sleep and the thinner balm texture layering seamlessly on top of lip makeup.

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