Best Skincare Gift Sets for Every Skin Type

The best skincare gift set is one that matches their skin: a luscious body butter for dry skin, an ultra-light water-gel lotion for oily or combination skin, gently exfoliating fruit AHAs for rough, bumpy skin, and a fragrance-free formula for truly sensitive skin. Not sure what their skin needs? Start with body care. A body care gift set covers a full routine, from shower to scent, and it's so much easier to get right than a facial regimen. 

In Brazil, body care is a daily ritual of self-celebration (always a pleasure, never a chore), and that's exactly the feeling we love to give. Ahead, find our skincare gifts by skin type, including normal skin and skin that's craving a little extra bounce, with our travel-ready Jet Sets as easy, irresistible gifts for skincare lovers.

How to Choose a Skincare Gift Set for Someone Else's Skin Type

To choose a skincare gift set for someone else, start with what you already know about their skin, choose gentle hydration over strong actives, and go for minis when you're unsure.

You might not know a friend's skin type for certain, but you probably know more than you think. Run through a few quick questions:

1. Do they mention tightness or flaking, especially in the winter months?

2. Do they work out often or live somewhere humid?

3. Do they have small bumps on their arms or legs (sometimes called strawberry skin)?

4. Do they always have a hand cream or lip balm in their bag? 

5. Do they love wearing scent every day?

6. Have they mentioned wanting skin that feels firmer or bouncier? 

7. Do they like trying lots of things before committing?

Those clues point you toward the right texture, scent and formula. The right moisturizer depends on skin type, with richer creams for dry skin and lighter formulas for oilier skin. 

Shopping by occasion instead? Our holiday beauty gift guide has ideas for everyone on your list.

Why a Body Care Gift Set Is the Easiest Skincare Gift

Body care sets are easier to get right than facial routines because the routine is simpler, and every step feels like a little luxury they'll look forward to.

A body care gift set that feels complete covers three steps:

• Cleanse: a body wash or shower oil

• Moisturize: a body cream, butter or lotion

• Scent: a matching perfume mist (the cheirosa moment, which is Portuguese for smelling incredibly delicious)

Each of our Jet Sets does just that: three travel size body care favorites in a reusable, TSA-friendly bag for $34. With daily use, our travel sizes can last up to a week or more, long enough for them to fall for a texture and scent before committing to the full size. That makes a Jet Set our favorite travel size skincare set for gifting. And because our Body Joy-inducing products are PETA-certified cruelty-free, it's a gift you can feel good about giving. 

The Best Skincare Gift Sets for Every Skin Type at a Glance

Luscious butters for dry skin, weightless water-gels for oily skin, fruit AHAs for bumpy skin and minis when you're not sure: here's how our picks line up.

Four of the picks are Jet Sets, and each one includes a body wash or shower oil, a moisturizer and a matching perfume mist for $34. Shopping for several people? Choose by skin type first, then let scent decide between close picks.

Browse every option, including limited-edition holiday sets, in our skincare gift sets collection, or read on for why each pick suits its skin type.

Gift Sets for Dry and Normal Skin

For these skin types, one detail matters most: how rich the moisturizer is.

For Dry Skin

The best gift set for dry skin revolves around a rich body butter, like our Delícia Drench™ Jet Set, as dry skin loves thicker textures that seal moisture in.

Delícia Drench™ Body Butter is pure indulgence: bacuri butter to lock in moisture and replenish the skin barrier, our Brazilian Soothing Complex of copaiba resin and passionflower seed oil to calm stressed skin, and prebiotic hibiscus to support skin's natural microbiome. It delivers deeply nourishing 48-hour moisture, and 99% said dry, flaky skin felt soothed and looked nourished after one use.* Pair it with the Delícia Drench™ Shower Oil and blissful gourmand Cheirosa 59 Perfume Mist, with notes of vanilla orchid, sugared violet and sheer sandalwood, and they'll be obsessed. If they fall for it, the full-size butter from our Delícia Drench™ collection makes the dreamiest follow-up gift.

For Normal Skin or When You're Not Sure

When you don't know their skin type, choose a set with a choice of textures, like our Mini Body Badalada™ Trio, or an icon like the Bum Bum Jet Set.

The Mini Body Badalada™ Trio ($43) is made for travel or trial, with three 100ml lotions: the ultra-light Skin Refresh Water Lotion in sparkling, juicy Cheirosa 48, the silky Vitamin-Infused Lotion with a 7 hyaluronic acid blend in Cheirosa 62™, and the rich, milk-to-butter Moisture-Melting Lotion with pro-ceramide in Cheirosa 39. Each delivers 24-hour hydration, so they can discover the texture their skin loves most. For the best results, they can smooth it on right after the shower, since moisturizing while skin is still damp helps trap water in (Mayo Clinic).

Prefer one iconic scent? The Bum Bum Jet Set ($34) pairs our cult-classic Brazilian Bum Bum® Cream, clinically proven to visibly firm and tighten,** with the Brazilian Play Moisturizing Shower Cream-Gel and Cheirosa 62™ Perfume Mist, our sunny gourmand that smells like pistachio, salted caramel and vanilla. The cream contains Brazil nut oil, so choose another set for anyone with a nut allergy. Find it with the rest of our Jet Sets.

Gift Sets for Oily Skin, Bumpy Skin and Skin Craving Bounce

These skin types love lighter textures or targeted ingredients, so the gift can be a little more specific.

For Oily or Combination Skin

For oily or combination skin, give a weightless lotion rather than a rich butter, like our Body Badalada™ Skin Refresh Water Lotion.

Oily skin still needs moisture, just in a lighter texture. It's still important to moisturize oily skin to keep it hydrated, and a gel texture feels far more comfortable on oilier skin than a heavy cream.

Our Skin Refresh Water Lotion is the lightest texture in the Body Badalada™ range: an ultra-light water-gel with antioxidant-rich guava leaf essence and star fruit extract, plus multi-glycerin. It sinks in fast and delivers 24-hour refreshing hydration, and 96% agreed skin felt refreshed.*** It comes in sparkling, juicy Cheirosa 48, with notes of guava nectar, coconut water and pink musk. Find it with the rest of our body lotions.

For Rough or Bumpy Skin

For rough, bumpy skin, sometimes called strawberry skin, give our Bom Dia Bright™ Jet Set, which pairs a clarifying AHA BHA body wash with a fruit AHA body cream.

Little bumps on the upper arms and thighs are often keratosis pilaris. Dermatologists recommend exfoliating gently without harsh scrubbing, using a chemical exfoliant with ingredients such as alpha hydroxy acids, lactic acid or salicylic acid, and moisturizing regularly.

That's the Bom Dia Bright™ routine in a nutshell. The sulfate-free Clarifying AHA BHA Body Wash features salicylic acid, lactic acid and fruit extracts to gently exfoliate and clarify, while Bom Dia Bright™ Body Cream combines fruit AHAs from mango and banana with vitamin C ester and willow bark to smooth texture and visibly brighten. 96% noticed smoother-feeling skin after one week.**** It's all wrapped in Cheirosa 40, our warm floral with notes of Black Amber plum, jasmine blooms and vanilla woods. Because it contains exfoliating acids, save this one for skin that isn't sensitive.

For Skin That's Craving Bounce

For skin that would love a little extra bounce, give our Beija Flor™ Jet Set, built around Elasti-Cream with cacay oil.

Beija Flor™ Elasti-Cream is a rich, collagen-boosting***** body cream that visibly plumps, replenishes, and offers skin elasticity support. Its star ingredient, cacay oil, is a natural alternative to retinol, joined by polypeptides and plant squalane. The set adds the Renewing Body Wash with cacay oil and plant squalane, plus Cheirosa 68, our vibrant floral with notes of pink dragonfruit, Brazilian jasmine and ocean air. Beija flor means hummingbird in Portuguese, and this set feels like a celebration of skin at every age. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you use body cream on your face?

It's best not to. Body creams are formulated for the body, and facial skin can be more delicate and react differently. Our body care is created specifically for the body and isn't tested on the face, so keep it below the neck and add a separate facial product if they'd love a face routine too.

Are travel-size skincare sets a good gift?

Absolutely, especially when you're not sure about their skin or scent preferences. A travel size skincare set lets them try a full routine before committing to full sizes, and it's ready for every weekend escape. Our Jet Sets come in a reusable, TSA-friendly bag, so the gift keeps on giving long after it's unwrapped.

How long does a travel-size body care set last?

With daily use, our travel sizes can last up to a week or more, depending on how generously they apply. That's long enough for a getaway, or to know whether a texture and scent feel like them. If they fall for it, the full size makes a natural follow-up gift.

What are the best skincare gifts for her?

The best skincare gifts for her match both her skin and her scent personality (and the same goes for anyone on your list, because body care is for every body). If she loves warm, cozy scents, try Delícia Drench™ (blissful gourmand) or the Bum Bum Jet Set (sunny gourmand). If she's all about florals, Bom Dia Bright™ (warm floral) or Beija Flor™ (vibrant floral) will feel just like her. For the scent explorer, the Mini Body Badalada™ Trio lets her discover three Cheirosa fragrances at once.

Can you use an AHA body cream every day?

Yes. Bom Dia Bright™ Body Cream is designed for daily use, morning or night, and it can be used twice a day on bumpy spots or areas prone to ingrown hairs for faster results. Apply it to clean skin, and wait 24 hours after waxing or sugaring before reapplying. Our fruit acids won't increase sun sensitivity, but we always recommend a daily SPF. If their skin is on the sensitive side, a patch test first is a smart move.

Find Their Perfect Gift

The most thoughtful skincare gift is one they'll reach for every day, in a texture their skin loves and a scent that feels like them. Start with the clues you already have: dry, oily, bumpy or normal. Then match the set to their skin, or choose a Jet Set when you're still not sure. 

Whichever you pick, you're giving them a little moment of Brazilian-inspired Body Joy at the start or end of every day, from the morning shower to golden hour. Find more ideas, from stocking stuffers to splurge-worthy sets, in our holiday gift guide.