This set takes the guesswork out of keeping skin happy and healthy this winter

This set takes the guesswork out of keeping skin happy and healthy this winter

Is it just me, or did the holiday brouhaha start even earlier than usual this year? I mean, my pumpkins weren’t even ready for the trash and the mall had already been transformed into a winter wonderland. (Thanksgiving seems to be getting the shaft.) But I digress… One of the highlights of the holiday season (for me, at least) is the seemingly endless array of gift sets that give us the opportunity to try new products at a wallet-friendly price, or bundle multiple brands that just make sense together. And the award for first one to catch my eye for Holiday 2016 is Clarisonic’s Mia 2 Sea Breeze First Aid Beauty Set.

For starters, you $217 worth of stuff—including the Mia 2 cleansing device, a sensitive brush head and a Cashmere Cleanse Luxe Facial Brush Head plus First Aid Beauty’s Face Cleanser, 5 in 1 Bouncy Mask and Ultra Repair Hydra Firm Sleeping Cream—for just $169 (that’s a savings of $48 for those of you who are math-impaired). I have used all of these products individually, and I’m here to tell you that none of them disappoint. The Cashmere Cleanse brush head is truly amazing, and it takes the Clarisonic’s super-effective cleansing to a whole new skin-pampering level. The cleanser is just what the doctor ordered for cold-weather-ravaged skin, and the mask and night cream ensure you wake up to smooth, soft, glowing skin every morning.

It’s never too early to get a jump on your holiday shopping—or upgrade your own skincare routine—and trust me, this set is the perfect gift for any beauty buff on your list (or yourself).

The most sought-after makeup brushes just got more accessible

The most sought-after makeup brushes just got more accessible

Nail polish that nourishes your nails

Nail polish that nourishes your nails