This year, I knew I wanted to get my mom some type of skincare gift set. Beauty giftsets are most reasonably priced during the holidays… I’ve never seen more “Valued-at” beauty or skincare giftsets gracing the counters of department stores than this year. It’s the best way to try all the best a line has to offer at well below the retail price.
I started my hunt online, at Neiman Marcus. Unfortunately, unless you are willing to spend over $500… that’s not going to get you anywhere. Then I ran into the perfect set at the Nordstrom’s in Westside Pavillion, the Clarins ‘The Extra-Firming Intensives’ Gift Set. This set punches over $200 worth of Clarins firming products into a neat and luxurious leather jewelry box… all for $150! I spoke briefly to the SA who recommended this line as great preventative care for someone who is starting to see the signs of aging (sagging, wrinkles). She classified this set as mid-30’s to late 40’s. For aging skin that needs immediate repair (mid-40’s to late 50’s), she recommended the Clarins ‘The Super Restorative Intensives’ Gift Set priced at $190.
The Extra-Firming Set also comes in a smaller, more compact version for $85: Clarins ‘Extra-Firming Solutions’ Gift Set.
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