A five-piece Give Me Cosmetics skincare bundle, reduced from £96 to £25, has earned five-star reviews from shoppers who say it is 'on par' with more expensive brands. The Full Skincare Set works out at £5 per item, offering a five-step routine for those looking to refresh their skincare without spending a fortune.
Five-star reviews for cleansing balm
The Green Tea and Vitamin E Cleansing Balm, designed to remove makeup, dirt and product build-up while leaving skin hydrated and soothed, has received nothing but five-star reviews. One shopper wrote: “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.” A third commented: “Started using this as part of a Christmas present skin care 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 if ever has.”
What else is in the set?
Alongside the cleanser, the set includes a Witch Hazel Face Toner, which the brand says helps refine the appearance of pores and promote a more even-looking texture, and a Brightening Vitamin E Eye Cream, which the brand claims helps reduce the appearance of puffiness and dark circles.
Give Me Cosmetics describes the collection as 'free from actives' and beginner-friendly. However, both the serum and day cream contain retinol, an active ingredient widely used in anti-ageing skincare. As it can make skin more sensitive to UV, the advice is to wear SPF alongside these products, with test-patching also recommended to ensure suitability.
The Hyaluronic Acid and Retinol Face Serum is designed to moisturise and encourage a brighter, smoother-looking complexion. Meanwhile, the lightweight, gel-textured Day Cream containing retinol, niacinamide and vitamin E doubles as a primer, providing a smoother base for makeup.
Alternative skincare bundle deals
At Boots, the No7 Future Renew Collection is priced at £84.95, down from £181.75. Proven to reverse visible signs of skin damage, each formula is supercharged with No7’s patented peptide technology, with the set starring a day cream, day serum, night cream, night serum and eye cream.
Elsewhere, the Estée Lauder Dream Skin In One Sleep Skincare Gift Set, worth £106, is £45 at LookFantastic. The four-piece kit features a gentle gel cleanser, a rich night cream, a leave-on treatment and a travel-friendly version of the classic Advanced Night Repair Synchronised Multi-Recovery Complex.
What do shoppers say?
Give Me Cosmetics’ set offers the lowest price and biggest saving as a percentage, with the widest variety of products, too. One reviewer described the range as 'Hands down the best skincare I've used to date for my sensitive skin'. They added: "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."
There was a slight criticism worth considering if you are buying the bundle as a gift. One shopper left a three-star Trustpilot review after receiving the products in a plain box rather than dedicated gift packaging. But another customer said the products had become their favourites: "I have used/tried many skincare items and this one by far is my favourite since buying and using I have binned any other brand and only used this one."
The Give Me Cosmetics Full Skincare Set is available for £25.
