Glow Into the Holidays: 2025 Skincare Recommendations

As the holidays approach, it’s the perfect time to embrace the season of giving, self-care, and—of course—glowing skin. This year, Japanese beauty brands are setting the standard for luxurious skincare and makeup sets that combine tradition, innovation, and beauty. Whether you're gifting a loved one or treating yourself to something special, these limited-edition collections are guaranteed to deliver the glow and joy we all crave during the holiday season.

Let’s explore the top skincare sets from Japan’s most beloved beauty brands for the 2025 holiday season. These carefully curated coffrets are packed with high-performance products to help you shine all season long!

1. Cosme Decorté Holiday Coffrets 2025: Timeless Luxury, Radiant Skin

This holiday season, Cosme Decorté celebrates beauty, innovation, and compassion with a series of limited-edition skincare coffrets that embody the brand’s signature elegance. From the advanced science of Liposome technology to the luxurious AQ line and a breathtaking Eternal Elegance Box for the brand’s 55th anniversary, each set is a masterpiece designed to deliver radiant, resilient skin.

Liposomal Advanced Purple Ribbon Sets

Launching November 1, 2025, these special-edition “Purple Ribbon” sets highlight the iconic Liposomal Advanced Repair Serum—a cult-favorite powered by multi-layer Bio-Liposome® technology that deeply hydrates and repairs the skin barrier. The collection includes two variations:

• Liposomal Advanced Repair Serum Purple Ribbon Set
  Includes a full-size serum, Repair Cream, and Youth Power Essence Lotion.

• Liposomal Advanced Repair Cream Purple Ribbon Set
  Features a full-size night cream, mini serum, and lotion.

Both sets support the Movement to Eliminate Violence Against Women, with a portion of proceeds donated to Japan’s National Women’s Shelter Network—beautiful skin with a beautiful purpose.

AQ Radiance Coffret II & AQ Bright Radiance Coffret II

Available December 1, 2025, the AQ Radiance Coffret II delivers firm, luminous skin with a complete luxury routine—from cleansing to cream—enhanced by the new AQ Pore Serum Oil.
The AQ Bright Radiance Coffret II focuses on brightening care, addressing dullness and dark spots by targeting melanin formation while infusing the skin with deep hydration for a clear, light-filled glow.

Eternal Elegance Box – 55th Anniversary Limited Edition

To mark Cosme Decorté’s 55th anniversary, the house unveils its most opulent creation yet: the Eternal Elegance Box.
Encased in a Marcel Wanders–designed treasure box, this ultra-luxury collection features six exclusive items, including the upgraded Liposomal Advanced Repair Serum Intense, enriched with 2 trillion multilayered liposomes per drop, and premium AQ Migliority skincare formulas infused with precious botanical extracts. A signature AQ Parfum and Elegant Grace Face Powder complete this indulgent curation—an experience that transcends skincare into pure artistry.

Cosme Decorté Holiday 2025 is a celebration of craftsmanship, care, and timeless radiance—perfect for gifting or self-indulgence this festive season.

2.  Shiseido 2025 Holiday Coffret: Boost Your Skin's Natural Glow

Shiseido’s Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate has become an iconic product in the world of skincare, and for good reason. This year’s Holiday Coffret includes the beloved Ultimune serum alongside their Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Cream. The combination of these two powerhouse products helps boost your skin’s natural defenses against environmental stressors while targeting wrinkles and signs of aging. This set is a luxurious way to pamper your skin and ensure a radiant, youthful complexion.

Why You’ll Love It:

 Shiseido’s holiday set is perfect for anyone who wants to elevate their skincare routine with high-performance products. These formulas deeply hydrate, repair, and protect your skin—making it the ultimate gift for a glowing, refreshed look.

3.  SK-II 2025 Holiday Set: Experience the Magic of Pitera™

If you haven’t already discovered SK-II, their holiday sets are a great way to start. This year’s collection includes the legendary Facial Treatment Essence and R.N.A. Power Radical New Age Cream, two products that help refine texture, brighten skin, and reduce the appearance of fine lines. Known for its unique ingredient, Pitera™, SK-II has earned a loyal following worldwide. The 2025 coffret offers a luxurious, effective skincare ritual that leaves skin dewy and youthful.

Why You’ll Love It:

SK-II’s commitment to skin transformation is unparalleled. The Facial Treatment Essence is a fan favorite for its ability to hydrate and clarify, while the R.N.A. Power Cream promotes a firm, smooth complexion. Together, these products make for a powerful duo that enhances your skin’s overall health and glow.

4.  Dr.Ci:Labo 2025 Holiday Coffret： The Art of Radiant Skin

This holiday season, Dr.Ci:Labo teams up with artist SHOGO SEKINE for a joyful, limited-edition collection launching November 17, 2025. Featuring the beloved VC100 series, this coffret delivers bright, hydrated, and translucent skin—beautifully packaged in Sekine’s colorful, uplifting design.

Set Includes:

• VC100 Essence Lotion EX (150mL) – Infused with Micro High-Penetration Vitamin C (APPS) and niacinamide for a glowing, even complexion.
• VC100 Emulsion EX (150mL) – A lightweight moisturizer with three types of Vitamin C for smooth, supple skin.
• VC100 Hot Peel KEANA Cleansing (18g) – A gentle warming gel that cleanses and refines without stripping moisture.
• Exclusive SHOGO SEKINE Drawstring Pouch – A cheerful, artful design that brings a touch of happiness to your routine.

Why You’ll Love It
This festive collaboration combines cutting-edge skincare with feel-good design—perfect for gifting or treating yourself to a radiant holiday glow.

5.POLA 2025 Holiday Coffret: Timeless Radiance, Perfected

This holiday season, POLA unveils a series of luxurious skincare coffrets designed to restore firmness, luminosity, and youthfulness. Featuring the brand’s pioneering Wrinkle Shot and the award-winning B.A collection, these sets deliver advanced anti-aging care wrapped in elegant packaging.

Available Collections:

October 1, 2025 – Wrinkle Shot Sparkle Gift Box
A power duo that targets wrinkles and boosts skin’s resilience.

• Wrinkle Shot Medical Serum (20g) – Japan’s first wrinkle-improving medicated serum with NEI-L1®, designed to smooth and plump fine lines.

• Wrinkle Shot Geo Serum Protian (9g) – A full-face serum focusing on skin’s protein density for renewed elasticity.

• B.A Lotion (8mL) – A hydrating lotion that enhances firmness and luminosity.

 November 1, 2025 – B.A Symbolic Collection
A customizable set celebrating POLA’s iconic B.A line, known for its cutting-edge skin regeneration science.

• Choose from: B.A Lotion, B.A Lotion Immerse, B.A Hydrating Color Cream, or B.A Serum Cushion Foundation (each full-size).

• Includes deluxe minis of B.A Lotion, B.A Milk, B.A Cream, and an exclusive B.A Eau de Cologne with a sensual floral-woody scent.

December 1, 2025 – B.A Luxury Collection
The ultimate indulgence in POLA’s most prestigious skincare.

• Choose from: B.A Cream, B.A Grandluxe IV, or B.A Grandluxe O—each set paired with travel-sized B.A Grandluxe IV and rich, hydrating B.A sheet masks.

• Experience deep nourishment, lifted contours, and a radiant, supple finish.

Why You’ll Love It
Each POLA Holiday Coffret combines scientific innovation with refined luxury—perfect for anyone seeking visibly firmer, luminous, and youthful skin.

6.KANEBO 2025 Holiday Coffret: Infinite Glow, Day and Night

This holiday season, KANEBO unveils a celestial-inspired collection that captures the theme of “infinite hope.” Wrapped in stunning limited-edition packaging, each set highlights the brand’s cult-favorite creams — Cream In Day II and Cream In Night II — for radiant, resilient skin around the clock. Launching on November 7, 2025, these luxurious coffrets make the perfect gift or self-care treat.

☀️ Cream In Day II Kit – Limited Edition
Awaken your glow each morning with this daytime cream set that protects against dryness and enhances makeup wear.

Includes:

• Cream In Day II (40g / full size) – A nourishing day cream that shields skin from environmental stress while improving texture.

• Smile Performer Sheet Mask (33mL × 2) – A hydrating mask that revitalizes and brightens your complexion.

• Cream In Night II (4g / mini) – A wrinkle-improving night cream that supports smooth, luminous skin overnight.

🌙 Cream In Night II Kit – Limited Edition
Nourish your skin while you sleep with this indulgent night care set for soft, supple radiance by morning.

Includes:

• Cream In Night II (50g / full size) – An intensive night cream that locks in moisture and improves wrinkles.

• Smile Performer Sheet Mask (33mL × 2)

• Cream In Day II (4g / mini) – For a balanced, refreshed morning glow.

Cream In Day II Limited Size
A travel-friendly 20g size of the beloved day cream — perfect for on-the-go hydration or mid-day touch-ups.

Each KANEBO Holiday Coffret blends science and emotion, wrapping your skin in comfort and brilliance from sunrise to starlight.

 7. Clé de Peau Beauté 2025 Holiday Coffret: A Journey to Unveil Inner Radiance

This holiday season, Clé de Peau Beauté invites you on a luminous voyage with its 2025 limited-edition collection, launching in two waves — October 21 and November 21, 2025. Themed “Unleash Your Hidden Power,” this collection transforms the brand’s iconic skincare into art through exclusive packaging designed by Paris-based illustrator Stéphane Kiehl.

Le Sérum II (50ml )
The beloved first-step serum, now dressed in a golden limited-edition design. Formulated with Clé de Peau Beauté’s signature Skin Intelligence technology, it instantly absorbs into the skin, enhancing its natural radiance and resilience. The silky texture replenishes moisture and firmness, awakening a glow that reflects vitality and elegance.

La Crème (30g)
The pinnacle of Clé de Peau Beauté skincare returns in a luxurious, limited edition. Powered by the Skin Illuminator Rich complex along with Retinol Derivative and 4MSK brightening ingredients, this rich cream melts into the skin to restore firmness, luminosity, and elasticity. It’s the ultimate indulgence — a perfect finale to your holiday skincare ritual.

The Holiday Vision
Each product embodies the spirit of transformation — a celebration of inner light and timeless beauty. From the golden train that symbolizes new beginnings to the glowing textures that revive winter skin, Clé de Peau Beauté’s 2025 collection turns everyday care into a radiant journey.

9. HACCI Holiday Collection 2025: The Art of Luxury Skincare and Sweet Indulgence

This holiday season, HACCI, the prestigious Japanese skincare brand renowned for its luxurious honey-based products, unveils its most exquisite collection yet, combining elegance, indulgence, and warmth. Inspired by the magic of the holidays, HACCI offers a limited-edition selection designed to pamper your skin while adding a touch of festive charm to your beauty routine. The 2025 Holiday Collection brings together the finest skincare treatments with beautifully designed packaging—perfect for gifting or self-care indulgence.

Imperial Eve

The holiday-exclusive Bee Hug and body cream are enveloped in the sweet and gorgeous scent of "Honey Jasmine." "Honey Milk"-scented bath salts and Belgian candles gently light up the night. Packed with fragrance and warmth, this special seasonal coffret is perfect as a gift or a treat.

 The set includes:

・Body Wash BEE HUG Imperial Blue (Honey Jasmine Scent) 385ml

・Body Cream Imperial Blue (Honey Jasmine Scent) 95g

・HONEY candle

・BEE Bath Salt Milky Honey 300g

Ornament Eve

Designed to brighten and renew the skin, the Radiance Boosting Coffret includes a selection of products that target dullness and uneven skin tone. The key ingredient, honey, is known for its ability to nourish and rejuvenate the skin, leaving it smooth and radiant. This coffret is ideal for anyone seeking glowing, healthy skin during the festive season.

Set Includes:

・Original ornaments

・Meltygrace Oil Cleansing 10ml

・Hand cream (Mademoiselle) 12g

・Body wash BEE HUG 35mL

・1 sheet mask

 Ornament Snow

A luxurious honey-infused skincare experience designed to pamper your skin this winter. With rich, nourishing ingredients and an elegant presentation, this set is the perfect treat for yourself or a thoughtful gift for someone special.

Set Includes:

・Original ornaments

・Meltygrace Oil Cleansing 10ml

・Honey Lady (introductory beauty serum) 50mL

・Honey Lotion -HINKAKU- 50mL

・1 sheet mask

Ornament Honey

A delightful fusion of sweet treats and luxurious skincare, the Ornament Honey set is the perfect way to indulge this holiday season. Designed for those who cherish the comforting ritual of tea time, this set offers the perfect blend of honey-inspired delights and premium cosmetics.

Set Includes:

• Exclusive Original Ornament

• Table Honey French Fir (95g)

• 1 Packet of Lila Lila Herbal Tea

• Body Cream (35g)

• Honey Candy (Box randomly selected)

Whether you're gifting it to show appreciation or treating yourself, this set is a heartfelt way to express gratitude and enjoy a cozy, elegant moment this holiday season.

Why You’ll Love It

HACCI’s 2025 Holiday Collection combines skincare excellence with festive joy, offering a luxurious escape for your skin. Whether you’re gifting someone special or treating yourself, these limited-edition coffrets are sure to bring the magic of the season to life.

9.IPSA x MAISON SPECIAL 2025 Holiday Collection: A Fusion of Style and Skincare

Available November 4, 2025
This iconic stick-shaped essence, a must-have for daytime dryness, is now available in two exclusive colors—orange and green—reflecting the collaboration's bold, stylish spirit. Perfect for quick hydration, it can be applied over makeup, making it an ideal companion for busy holiday days. The compact, portable design invites you to keep it in your bag for on-the-go skincare.

IPSA Aqua Kit：Best-selling lotion pouch set

Available November 18, 2025
This refreshing skincare kit features the best-selling The Time R Aqua medicinal toner, a product known for its ability to deeply hydrate and balance the skin. The set also includes mini-sized Lip Essence and Body Skincare Oil, making it perfect for on-the-go hydration. The limited-edition kit comes with a MAISON SPECIAL pouch, available in three colors—Aurora, Pink, and Blue.

Set Includes: 

The Time R Aqua (full-size)

The Time R Lip Essence 4.5g

The Time R Aqua Oil 15mL

MAISON SPECIAL pouch

MAISON SPECIAL gift box

IPSA Essence Lotion Kit：A coffret of high-performance lotions that give firmness

Available November 18, 2025
For those seeking a more intensive skincare experience, the Essence Lotion Ultimate offers superior hydration and firmness. This high-performance essence comes with a mini Ultimate Cream and a MAISON SPECIAL Multi-Ring Cosmetic Case, which can also double as a convenient accessory for storing small items or as a stylish shoulder strap. Choose from three color options for the case. 

Set Includes: 

Essence Lotion Ultimate (full-size)

Ultimate Cream e 9g 

MAISON SPECIAL Multi-Ring Cosmetic Case

MAISON SPECIAL gift box 

Why You’ll Love It

The IPSA x MAISON SPECIAL 2025 Holiday Collection is a blend of skincare excellence and creative design, perfect for gifting or indulging yourself this festive season.

Find your perfect holiday beauty set and get ready to shine with these exclusive Japanese collections. Happy shopping, and may your holidays be as radiant as your skin!

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