It wasn’t that long ago that bath and body gift sets had a bad reputation for being somewhat, well, let’s just say cheesy. And listen, we can understand why. The idea does sometimes conjure up visions of weird, off-brand drugstore products wrapped in crinkly cellophane. But forget everything you thought you knew about bath and body gift sets because they’re back and better than ever. The latest versions feature a range of different offerings with all kinds of bath and body (and sometimes even haircare and skincare) essentials, and brands—at all price points—are doing them. They’re an awesome gift to give because they’re a nice way for your giftee to experience a bunch of different products from a brand, not to mention that you get more bang for your buck. Sold yet? You should be.
Necessaire The Body Ritual Set
$45 $100
We can’t get enough of the way this brand does elevated, clean, sophisticated shower staples. This four-piece kit is proof positive, complete with the body wash—which, FYI, we couldn't find one qualm with when we tested it—exfoliator, body serum, and lotion. Also nice: The body wash and scrub come in the eucalyptus scent, the serum and lotion and fragrance-free.
Read Full Review: Nécessaire’s The Body Wash Is the Epitome of Shower Luxury
Le Labo Rose 31 Body & Hair Travel Set
$90
Like we said, even luxe brands getting in on the bath and body set game, and this super chic option is proof positive. A mini shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, and body lotion—all in the brand’s iconic rose scent—come housed in a travel-ready case.
Osea Malibu Bestsellers Body Care Set
$52 $52 $52
This Cali-based brand is known for clean, luxe body care staples, and that’s exactly what you get here. Namely, their best-selling algae body oil, algae body butter, salt-based body scrub, and an anti-aging body balm.
Burt's Bees Tips and Toes Kit
$13 $18 $13
Affordable yet super cute, this will keep both dry hands and dry feet at bay. Credit the inclusion of both hand and foot creams, as well as a cuticle cream and hand salve. And yes, there’s a tube of the brand’s beloved lip balm in there as well.
Voesch Shower + Empower Set
$50
A lot of the bath and body sets are geared towards those who like baths, but here’s a fun option for anyone who prefers showers. It includes an exfoliating body wash, loofah, and (this is the really unique part) a vitamin C-infused shower filter that removes impurities and adds in nourishing vitamin C.
Lush Relax Gift Set
$47
Know someone who’s a notoriously bad sleeper? Give them this, the perfect pre-bedtime ritual, complete with a bath bomb, wash, and lotion, all with a soothing lavender scent.
Erbaviva New Mama Discovery Set
$34
We love gifting this to new or executing mamas. The stretch mark cream, oil, and lip balm (meant to help quell nausea) are all clean and USDA-certified organic.
Archipelago Charcoal Rose Daily Ritual Set
$58
Here’s an example where the packaging is just as pretty as the formulas are amazing. The duo pairs a body wash and body lotion, both in gorgeous bottles that anyone would want to display in their bathroom. This charcoal rose scent is a best-seller, although the pairing comes in other scents, too.
Fable and Mane HoliRoots Good Karma Hair Set
$36 $34
Great for all hair types and textures, as well as a variety of hair concerns, this is a crowd-pleaser for any haircare junkie. You get a pre-shampoo oil, shampoo, conditioner, and hair mask—for less than $40, nonetheless.
Esker Bodycare Discovery Set
$55 $45
We love that this includes not only products, but also a tool. More specifically, a full-sized dry brush, alongside minis of two different kinds of body oils (firming and clarifying variants) and a body wash, too.
Homecourt Cipres Mint Deluxe Trio
$160
A bath and body set can even make a great hostess gift, especially if it’s this one, from Courtney Cox’s brand. It comes with a hand wash, hand cream, and candle, as well as a chic candle trimmer and snuffer, what more could you ask for? It’s available in all four of the line’s signature scents, but we’re partial to this fresh and herby option.
C & the Moon The Birth Blessings Box
$134
Per the name, this does in fact make a great gift for a momma-to-be. But truly, anyone could enjoy the included body scrub, body oil, and candle.
Good Time Essentials Bundle
$47
A bath and body gift set doesn’t have to involve tons of unnecessary packaging. This line features all of the basics, and everything is completely plastic-free. Here, you get a shampoo, conditioner, face, and body cleanser—all in eco-friendly bar form.
Humanrace All In One Starter Set: Skin & Body
$140
Speaking of eco-friendly, this brand also offers reusable and refillable options. Pick up this starter pack, full of five face and body must-haves (think a cleanser, exfoliator, and more), then just get the refills as needed.
Pili Ani Essential Oil Travel Kit
$18
Your essential-oil loving friend is sure to be thrilled with this set. It touts five different essential oil blends meant to do everything from invigorate to calm you. Plus, everything is plant-based, ethically-sourced, and fair-trade.
Nativa Spa Starter Set
$12
A great gift under $15? Sign us up. This comes with four, travel-friendly sizes of the brand’s lotions in different scents, but all dermatologically-tested and loaded with moisturizing quinoa oil.
Jack Black Skin Saviors
$37 $37 $37
Any guy will appreciate this complete skincare stash. It truly has pretty much everything he needs, including a cleanser, moisturizer with SPF, lip balm, and face scrub.
Parrotfish Total Care Bundle
$88
With a shampoo bar, conditioner bar, five body bars, and two shower steamers, there’s really not much that isn’t included in this gift set. We also like that you can choose your haircare formula and steamer scents.
Briogeo Don’t Despair Repair! Strength + Repair Solutions Set
$79 $79 $79
This set (which has a value of over $100, FYI), comes with everything you need to whip your strands into tip-top shape. Namely, full-size versions of the strengthening shampoo and conditioner, plus deluxe minis of a mask, treatment, and oil, all with reparative formulas.
The Body Shop Lather & Slather Shea Big Gift Case
$52
Here’s another brand that offers plenty of sets; there’s no shortage to choose from, but we especially like this one. It features their iconic fair-trade shea butter, in body butter/hand balm/body mist/shower cream form. And how cute is the name?
Bath & Body Works Bourbon Mini Gift Set
$16
A great stocking stuffer or smaller ticket item for him, this mini set is still totally gift-worthy. It’s practical too, complete with a travel-size body cream, face/hair/body wash, and mini hand sanitizer, in a spicy and oaky scent.
Soap & Glory The Glorious Give Bath Gift Set
$17
It’s easy to try a nice variety of the brand’s best-selling SKUs with this gift set, which has products for both face and body. There are five total, including a body butter, shower gel, body scrub, face wash, and hand cream.
Formulary 55 Botanical Bath & Body Gift Set
$40
We probably love the looks of this set more than anything else; the vintage-inspired packaging has old-school apothecary vibes in the best way possible. But the formulas are nothing to scoff at, a bath bar, hand and body cream, and bath bomb loaded with shea butter and with a calming lavender scent.
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