The 16 best men’s skin care sets, according to experts
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Figuring out the right combination of skin care products can be stressful. And seeing as stress can be bad for the skin, it’s a vicious cycle. Fortunately, many top brands make men’s skin care sets that include multiple products to address a range of needs, from treating dry, irritated skin to calming breakouts.
“Kits offer a great opportunity to try out products before splurging on full-sized counterparts,” says Dr. Ryan Turner, a dermatologist in New York City. “They are great for men looking to start a skin care regimen or looking to shift their regimen to focus on specific concerns.”
Whether you’re looking for a place to start or hoping to address particular needs, like acne or anti-aging, we asked experts for their top picks of men’s skin care kits.
Harry’s Full Skin Care Suite
Harry’s is known for affordable shaving needs, but its skin care line is also top-notch (we tested it). This bundle includes a full range of products, from an exfoliating face wash and moisturizers for daytime and evening to blemish treatment and brightening eye cream.
Malin+Goetz Healthy Skin Starter Set
Malin+Goetz products are specifically formulated for sensitive skin. This starter kit with trial-sized products includes simple staples like face wash and a lip moisturizer.
Geologie Men’s Everyday Skin Care Set
With key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, retinol and salicylic acid, Geologie uses proven formulas to make skin care simple. This kit includes a 90-day supply of products.
Jack Black Skin Saviors Set
This set from industry favorite Jack Black is ideal for travel. It comes with everyday essentials, like cleanser and moisturizer, in airplane-ready sizes.
Bevel Men’s Skin Care Set
Bevel targets the needs of melanated skin, with products formulated to reduce dark spots and irritation without oily residue. This three-piece kit includes a face wash, exfoliating toner and moisturizer.
Clinique For Men Starter Kit Daily Intense Hydration
“For those who shave, this is a great and simple option,” says Turner. “There is shaving cream, a face wash and a moisturizer. You can’t get more straightforward than that.” The kit features trial sizes so you can test it out and take it on the go.
Face Reality Acne-Safe Kits
Frequent breakouts? Face Reality offers three acne-safe kits tailored to different skin types. Erica Marie Gatt, an esthetician and founder of the facial spa EM Skin, particularly recommends the acne-safe kit for oily skin, as it “caters to men’s thicker skin, larger pores and higher sebum production.”
Lumin Complete Skin Care Gift Set
“This set was created for those who are looking for it all,” says Lumin co-founder Darwish Gani. The six products help keep your skin care routine minimal, while covering all of the bases. “Products in this set clarify, purify and hydrate the skin, fade acne scars and hyperpigmentation and help stop premature skin aging.”
Lumin Age Management Collection
“This three-step routine made up of ingredients like vitamin C, hyaluronic acid and pomegranate extract softens fine lines and wrinkles, helps repair sun-damaged skin and works to prevent breakouts,” says Gani.
Mario Badescu Acne Starter Regimen Kit
For acne-prone skin, this kit from Mario Badescu is a great value, with a salicylic acid-based cleanser, oil-free astringent, a mask to help calm existing breakouts and more.
Dermalogica Discover Healthy Skin Kit
“If you’re looking for a kit to test some different products, this is a good option,” says Turner. “Along with the basics like a foaming gel cleanser and a medium-weight moisturizer, it also includes a deep-cleansing oil and a brightening polisher that can help take your skin to the next level.”
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Dermatological Acne Treatment System
A top pick among dermatologists, the French skin care brand is known for its acne-fighting products. This two-month supply includes salicylic acid cleanser, pore-refining toner and benzoyl peroxide spot treatment.
CeraVe Skin Barrier Restoring Kit for Acne-Prone Skin
CeraVe is another top dermatologist-recommended brand specifically for acne. This set includes retinol serum and moisturizers for day and night to help restore acne-prone skin.
Brickell Men’s Daily Advanced Face Care Routine I
Brickell offers a variety of kits depending on your skin type. Have normal to oily skin? Stick with the Advanced Face Care Routine I. Dry to sensitive skin? Try Brickell’s Daily Advanced Face Care Routine II. Either way, Gatt says Brickell’s cleanser and scrub will “give your skin a bright and smooth complexion while maintaining clean pores.”
Humanrace Skin Care Routine Pack
“Regular use of this three-step regimen at home provides a balanced glow and requires no downtime,” says dermatologist Dr. Corey L. Hartman. The regimen — which includes a Rice Powder Cleanser, Lotus Enzyme Exfoliator and Humidifying Face Cream — benefits from ingredients traditionally found in Eastern medicine.
Jackfir The Facekit
The nice thing about Jackfir’s The Facekit is that it includes shaving cream, which Gatt explains “seals in moisture before and after shaving.” That, along with the hydrating cleanser, makes this “an excellent choice for those with dry skin.”
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