The 10 Best Summer Beauty Kits That Come in Chic Mini Gift Bags
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The spirit of ease seeps into everything we do this season — whether it’s opting for a breezy shirt dress instead of stuffy jeans or stripping back our beauty routines to the bare minimum. That ‘less is more’ approach to glam we take this time of year doesn’t mean your beauty routine has to be boring, particularly when you seize one of this summer’s best beauty kits that feature cool brand collaborations and add-on goods like tote bags and makeup cases.
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This summer, we’re seeing luxury beauty brands team up with fashion labels to offer hybrid gift sets for a major ‘treat yourself’ moment. Tata Harper has partnered up with trending handbag brand Muun to offer a skin care trio that comes with a gorgeous straw bag, while Sisley Paris’ collaboration with Ulla Johnson features a limited-edition version of the fashion brand’s top-selling pleated designer shoulder bag.
Of course, we can’t skip over one of the main incentives for shopping summer beauty gift sets: Deals. Last year, Sephora’s $48 Vacay All Day set (which contained over $130 worth of beauty products) went viral on TikTok and sold out in a matter of days. This year, we’re predicting something similar with Lanc?me’s Ulta-exclusive beach tote that offers $200 worth of product for just $49. These high-value gift sets are a great way to stock up on travel-sized beauty goodies for summer escapes, or to test out a new skin care line without making a major investment.
Unlike the holidays, when our thoughts are geared towards surprising your friends and family with something sweet, summer is a time to be a little self-indulgent with a beauty gift all for yourself. Our list of the top beauty gift sets for summer includes something for everyone, including luxury face sunscreen sets teamed with designer handbags and affordable beach bags teeming with beauty essentials for a bronzed look. Ahead, the summer beauty gift sets you’ll want to order up now.
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Supergoop! x Loveshackfancy Love to Glow SPF Kit
$98
Begging to be wrapped up in a bow as a bridesmaids gift or hostess gift, the Supergoop! x Loveshackfancy kit sees TikTok’s favorite body and face sunscreens decked out with coquette pink floral prints. The cute cosmetic bag is full of five SPF bestsellers from Supergoop!, including the Unseen Sunscreen that’s a great SPF to wear under makeup.
Price upon publish date of this article: $98
Lanc?me Beach Bundle
$41
One of the best deals we’re seeing? Lanc?me’s adorable red-striped tote bag full of $200 worth of glam goodies. Inside, you’ll get everything you need for a no-makeup makeup look, including a face wash, face serum, and moisturizer, plus mascara and lip gloss to define your key features. To get the $49 price point, order up anything from Lanc?me on Ulta and you’ll be prompted to add this steal to your cart.
Price upon publish date of this article: $49
Dior Summer Travel Trio With Pouch
$140
You’ll score an adorable storage bag with this summer beauty gift set, which includes Dior’s bestselling lip oil and lip balm, plus a multipurpose hand cream in limited-edition packaging. The included care pouch features Dior embroidery that’ll make your travel bag feel that much more luxurious.
Price upon publish date of this article: $140
Tata Harper x Muun Beauty Set
$295
We have major heart eyes for this collaboration between Tata Harper and Muun, a handbag brand known for its handcrafted purses and totes made with natural materials like cotton and straw. Great for the friend who’s all about the ‘garden girl’ trend, the skin care trio inside includes the brand’s editor-loved floral mist, moisturizer, and cleanser — all of which are created with natural ingredients.
Price upon publish date of this article: $295
Glossier Workout Duo
$78
For those who spend summer’s longest days breaking a sweat, Glossier’s cute beauty set arrives right in time to keep you cool and collected. This kit includes Glossier’s branded duffle bag, an aluminum-free deodorant, and a refill for next season, too.
Price upon publish date of this article:
Ulla Johnson x Sisley-Paris Beauty Bag
$1,600
Behold: The most luxurious beauty gift set you’ll lay eyes on this summer. This limited-edition collaboration includes Ulla Johnson’s cult-favorite Wave designer handbag with a selection of the fashion designer’s favorite Sisley-Paris skin care products. A removable interior pouch features prints from Ulla Johnson’s fall 2024 collection.
Price upon publish date of this article: $1,600
Drunk Elephant Littles 6.0 Set
$87
Travel-sized beauty products are non-negotiables for a summer’s worth of plane, train, and car rides. Drunk Elephant’s Littles set provides you with a seven-step skin care routine for when you’re on the move, plus a leakproof carrying case to tuck in your suitcase.
Price upon publish date of this article: $87
Innbeauty Summer Glaze Bundle
$78 $89 12% off
This Innbeauty bundle contains everything you need for bronzed, back-from-the-beach skin. You’ll be radiating from head to toe with glow-boosting finds for your face, body, and lips (our editors swear by the brand’s Face Glaze for dewy skin).
Price upon publish date of this article: $78
Merit x Tove Signature Bag
Available to shop on June 26, the limited-edition Tove x Merit signature ships free with any $100 purchase on Merit.com. Done in a gorgeous tan vegan silk material, the new bag doubles as a sleek evening clutch or shoulder bag. Pro tip: Order the brand’s Five Minute Morning collection, which gives you a taste of Merit’s bestsellers for an easy, breezy beauty look.
Bluemercury The Vacation Edit
$149
Consider your summer beauty routine fully complete with Bluemercury’s Vacation Edit, a straw tote bag that’s brimming with 17 products from rarely-discounted brands like Pat McGrath Labs. Great for the beauty lover that’s always game to try something new, this set contains $645 worth of goods but retails for a sliver of that.
Price upon publish date of this article: $149
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Claire Sullivan is the Senior Beauty and Lifestyle Commerce Editor for Footwear News and WWD, where she writes and edits beauty, fashion and lifestyle stories. She has over six years of experience as a writer and editor for national media outlets including Martha Stewart Living, Martha Stewart Weddings, InStyle, and Byrdie. She keeps her finger on the pulse of all things related to beauty and wellness, as well as the latest shopping trends and limited-edition, seasonal offerings from leading beauty brands.
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