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Let’s be honest—not every beauty gift set is worth the splurge. Some are simply overpriced, offering less value than they promise in the guise of shiny packaging. We searched high and low, and even crunched cost-per-ounce numbers, to find gift sets that pass the math test. Think: Full-size hero products for less than their standard price, skin care bundles with luxe freebies, and mini sets that let you test-drive an entire range before committing. It’s time to shop smart .
Instead of splurging on the Dr. Dennis Gross FaceWare Pro solo ($455), you can snag the gift set (same price) and score full-size skin care for free. Looking for your next signature lip combo

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