Buying guide
Best Men's Skincare Sets for Beginners
Shakeup Cosmetics offers a two-product daily bundle, two three-product trial bundles and a four-product full-size kit. The sets cover cleansing and moisturising, while the three-product bundles also include eye cream. THE ROUTINE REVOLUTION adds toner, serum and a faux leather wash bag.
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Every option in this guide, side by side.
For daily cleansing and moisturising, including use in gym bags and travel kits.THE EVERYDAY ESSENTIALS - TRIAL
For daily cleansing and moisturising, including use in gym bags and travel kits.
A two-product skincare bundle with the FACE 4WARD Multi-Action Face Wash and Matte-Effect Gel Moisturiser. The face wash removes dirt and excess oil, while the bundle covers cleansing and moisturising for daily use.
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For cleansing, hydration, a matte finish and eye care.THE ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE - TRIAL
For cleansing, hydration, a matte finish and eye care.
A three-product skincare trial bundle with the FACE 4WARD Multi-Action Face Wash, Gel Moisturiser and AGE DEF-EYE Instant Lifting Eye Cream. Its stated routine covers cleansing, hydration, a matte finish and eye care.
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For a skincare routine covering cleansing, hydration and eye care.THE PRO-AGE DEFENCE - TRIAL
For a skincare routine covering cleansing, hydration and eye care.
A three-product skincare trial bundle containing the FACE 4WARD Multi-Action Face Wash, Gel Moisturiser and AGE DEF-EYE Instant Lifting Eye Cream. It focuses on cleansing, hydration, a matte finish and eye care.
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For a complete facial routine with full-size cleanser, toner, serum and moisturiser products.THE ROUTINE REVOLUTION
For a complete facial routine with full-size cleanser, toner, serum and moisturiser products.
A skincare kit with a full-size Daily Face Wash, Clarifying Toner, Anti-aging Serum and Matte-effect Gel Moisturiser. It also includes a faux leather wash bag and covers facial cleansing, toning, hydration and moisturising.
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How to choose
Start with the routine scope and format you want. Then compare the skin concerns each set addresses and whether its stated contents suit travel use.
1Product type Choose a two-product trial bundle, a three-product trial bundle or a full-size skincare kit. The Everyday Essentials Trial contains a face wash and moisturiser. The Ultimate Performance Trial and THE PRO-AGE DEFENCE - TRIAL contain a face wash, gel moisturiser and eye cream. THE ROUTINE REVOLUTION contains four skincare products.
2Routine scope For cleansing and moisturising, choose THE Everyday Essentials Trial. For cleansing, hydration and eye care, choose either three-product trial bundle. For cleansing, toning, serum use and moisturising, choose THE ROUTINE REVOLUTION.
3Format The first three options are trial bundles. THE ROUTINE REVOLUTION contains full-size face wash, toner, serum and moisturiser products, plus a faux leather wash bag.
4Target skin concern For dirt, excess oil and shine control, choose THE Everyday Essentials Trial. For hydration, a matte finish and eye care, choose THE Ultimate Performance Trial or THE PRO-AGE DEFENCE - TRIAL. For facial cleansing and moisturising, choose THE ROUTINE REVOLUTION.
5Travel suitability THE Everyday Essentials Trial is for gym bags and travel kits. THE ROUTINE REVOLUTION comes with a faux leather wash bag. Travel suitability is not specified for the other two bundles.
Compare at a glance
The products, attribute by attribute.
| Attribute | THE EVERYDAY ESSENTIALS - TRIAL | THE ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE - TRIAL | THE PRO-AGE DEFENCE - TRIAL | THE ROUTINE REVOLUTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product type | Two-product skincare trial bundle | Three-product skincare trial bundle | Three-product skincare trial bundle | Skincare kit with four products and a faux leather wash bag |
| Routine scope | Cleansing and moisturising | Cleansing, hydration, matte finish and eye care | Cleansing, hydration, matte finish and eye care | Cleansing, toning, hydration and moisturising |
| Format | Trial bundle with face wash and moisturiser | Trial bundle with face wash, gel moisturiser and eye cream | Trial bundle with face wash, gel moisturiser and eye cream | Four full-size products with a faux leather wash bag |
| Target skin concern | Dirt, excess oil and shine | Hydration, matte finish and eye care | Hydration, matte finish and eye care | Facial cleansing and moisturising |
| Travel suitability | For gym bags and travel kits | Not specified | Not specified | Faux leather wash bag included |
Frequently asked questions
What should I look for in a skincare set?
Compare the product type, routine scope, format, target skin concern and travel suitability. These sets range from the Everyday Essentials Trial with a face wash and moisturiser to THE ROUTINE REVOLUTION with four full-size products and a faux leather wash bag.
What is the difference between a trial bundle and a full-size skincare kit?
The first three options are trial bundles. THE ROUTINE REVOLUTION contains a full-size Daily Face Wash, Clarifying Toner, Anti-aging Serum and Matte-effect Gel Moisturiser.
What products are in a two-product skincare bundle?
THE EVERYDAY ESSENTIALS - TRIAL contains the FACE 4WARD Multi-Action Face Wash and Matte-Effect Gel Moisturiser.
What does a three-product skincare trial contain?
THE ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE - TRIAL and THE PRO-AGE DEFENCE - TRIAL each contain a face wash, gel moisturiser and AGE DEF-EYE Instant Lifting Eye Cream.
Which skincare set includes toner and serum?
THE ROUTINE REVOLUTION includes a Clarifying Toner and Anti-aging Serum, along with a Daily Face Wash and Matte-effect Gel Moisturiser.
Which set includes a wash bag?
THE ROUTINE REVOLUTION includes a faux leather wash bag.