The Give Me Cosmetics Full Skincare Set, priced at £25, includes a Green Tea and Vitamin E Cleansing Balm that shoppers say performs as well as luxury alternatives. The five-piece bundle, valued at £96, saves shoppers £71 and has drawn five-star reviews for its cleansing balm.
A Five-Piece Routine for £25
The set offers a complete routine with a cleansing balm, Witch Hazel Face Toner, Brightening Vitamin E Eye Cream, a Hyaluronic Acid and Retinol Face Serum, and a retinol-infused Day Cream. Each item works out at £5, and the brand describes the range as 'free from actives' and beginner-friendly.
One reviewer said: "Amazing product. Removes all traces of make-up easily! On par with more expensive brands. Smells gorgeous too." Another added: "Love the way this takes off all my makeup, it smells great and leaves my skin feeling fab! I'm 58, and people always comment on how good my skin is, no one believes my age."
Shopper Reviews and Considerations
A third shopper commented: "Started using this as part of a Christmas present skincare starter, and now I'm on my second pot. I'm now a total convert to cleansing balms. Lovely product that has made my skin feel better than it ever has."
While the brand markets the range as free from actives, both the serum and day cream contain retinol, an active ingredient that can increase skin's sensitivity to UV rays. Wearing SPF year-round and patch testing are recommended. The day cream, which also contains niacinamide and vitamin E, doubles as a primer.
Alternative Skincare Bundles
At Boots, the No7 Future Renew Collection is £84.95, reduced from £181.75, featuring day and night creams, serums, and an eye cream powered by the brand's patented peptide technology. At LookFantastic, the Estée Lauder Dream Skin In One Sleep Skincare Gift Set, worth £106, is £45 for a four-piece collection including a gel cleanser, night cream, leave-on treatment, and a travel-sized Advanced Night Repair.
One reviewer praised the Give Me Cosmetics range as "Hands down the best skincare I've used to date for my sensitive skin," adding: "Been using it for over three years now and it's made a huge difference in my make up application and have had many compliments." A minor criticism came from a shopper who posted a three-star Trustpilot review after the products arrived in a plain box instead of dedicated gift packaging. Another customer said: "I have used/tried many skincare items, and this one is by far my favourite since buying and using it, I have binned any other brand and only used this one." The Give Me Cosmetics Full Skincare Set is available for £25.
