As the year draws to a close, brands are offering limited-edition “Christmas coffrets. Men should not miss out on these limited-edition skincare and body care sets. The OTOKOMAE editorial department’s top beauty fanatic has carefully selected these sets, so be sure to check them out.
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Why Men Should Pay Attention to Christmas Coffrets?History and Backstory of Christmas Coffrets
The “coffret” in Christmas coffret is ” Coffret” in French. This word originally meant “small box” or “jewelry box. The name “Christmas coffret” was coined when a brand launched a set for Christmas. In Japan, it became established in the late 1980s as a limited edition set for department store cosmetics, and gained popularity mainly among women for its gorgeous packaging and value for money. In recent years, it has evolved into a genderless composition centered not only on cosmetics but also on skincare and fragrances.
So, why is it that Christmas coffrets are considered a good value? It is because each brand’s mainstay products and the products they most want to sell now are sold as a set. This is a strategy to attract new fans by creating a sense of value for money. In addition, limited-edition packages and colors will be offered to promote the new products to the original fans. For brands, this is also an opportunity to experiment with new formulas, colors, fragrances, and package designs. The limited-edition products create a buzz and are like a litmus test to gauge the enthusiasm of fans. The timing of the sales is also clever: by rolling out the products in October and November, the brand anticipates the year-end sales season and coincides with the season when demand for skincare products increases. Christmas coffrets are often thought to be for women, but there are also sets that men should buy. The best sets to aim for are skin care and body care sets. Below is a selection of recommended coffrets for men.
Christmas Coffret Recommended for Men 1
This skincare set is highly recommended for men who are concerned about dryness and visible pores during the day. KANEBO’s famous “Cream in Day,” which was introduced in a previous article, has been renewed and is now available as “Cream in Day II. The Christmas coffret includes the actual “Cream in Day II,” a mini size of the night cream “Cream in Night II,” and the face pack “Kanebo Smile Performer” (2 packs). The price is 9,350 yen (including tax), the same as the “Cream in Day II” set alone, and will go on sale on Friday, November 7.
Details of Kanebo’s “Cream in Day II Kit Limited Edition
Christmas Coffret for Men 2
COSME DECORTE’s ” Liposome Advanced Repair Serum,” which was buzzed about as Shohei Otani’s favorite product is now available as a Christmas coffret set. This serum is a multi-player that can address a wide range of problems such as fine lines, dryness, and pores. The set includes the actual size serum “Liposome Advanced Repair Serum,” a mini-size cream “Liposome Advanced Repair Cream” (75 ml), and a mini-size lotion “Youth Power Essence Lotion. Despite the fact that the mini-size cream and lotion are included, the price is 17,050 yen (tax included), the same as the “Liposome Advanced Repair Cream” (75 ml) alone. We calculated that this was a savings of about 8,000 yen. The mini-size contains enough for a thorough trial and is perfect for travel.
Details on COSME DECORTE’s ” Liposome Advanced Repair Serum Purple Ribbon Set “.
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THREE, a Japanese natural cosmetic brand created in 2009, will release a bath salt and hand/nail cream The set includes sea salt and rock salt. The bath salts are an original blend of ” sea salt ” and ” rock salt ” that not only warms the body, but also leaves the entire body glowing. The herbal citrus scent will relax your mind. The hand and nail cream is a 2-in-1 formula that cares for the skin and nails at the same time. It moisturizes and conditions skin that has lost its luster due to dryness and coldness, and has a pleasant texture without being sticky. Its fruity-spicy scent with the warmth of fruit accompanies winter like a glühwein. Available on November 12 (Wed.).
Details of THREE’s ” Essential Scents Hand & Body Care Kit I
Christmas Coffret for Men 4AYURA 'Dreaming Night Collection'
Ayura was created in 1995 as one brand within the Shiseido Group and later became an independent AYURA is a skincare brand with the mission of creating “skin that won’t lose. Their bath salts, which are popular for their aromatic fragrance, are now available in a limited edition fragrance version for the Christmas coffret. The three products, “Aromatic Scrub Soap,” which gently removes roughness and cleanses with beauty foam, “Aromatic Bath Tablet,” a bath salt, and “Aromatic Body Mousse,” which melts like whipped cream, are special items only available in the coffret. In addition, “Night Lip Essence” (fragrance-free), which has been popular since its release last year for its moisturizing and adherence properties, will be available in a limited edition coffret design. The lineup will go on sale on November 1 (Sat.).
Details of AYURA “Dreaming Night Collection
5 Christmas Coffrets for Men
athletia is an up-and-coming skin care and lifestyle brand that was fully launched in Japan in February 2020. Athletia is an up-and-coming skincare and lifestyle brand that was fully launched in Japan in February 2020. Recommended for men is a limited edition holiday care kit to comfortably wrap up winter nights. The four-piece set includes a pillow mist for a good night’s sleep, a body milk for easy and fresh body care, a shampoo balm for intensive non-foaming treatment, and a repair hair oil for hair damage repair, scalp care, and styling all in one. The set comes in a limited-edition corduroy pouch. The navy blue color makes it easy for men to use. The skin care kit and hair care kit are also scheduled to go on sale, so men who prefer herbal skin care and hair care should check them out.
Details on Athletia’s ” Night Sleep & Care Holiday Kit 2025 “
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The set includes the actual DS RTN Renewing Serum, a serum recommended for pore care, which was introduced in a past article. This set is a must-try for men who suffer from blemishes and pores. The set includes the actual product of “DS RTN Renewing Serum” (50ml), a mini size (4ml) that is convenient for travel, long-selling Herbal Toner CL Alcohol Free (40ml), and SP Multi Cream (7mL), a cream that provides anti-aging care. 17483 yen (tax included) The set is worth 17483 yen (including tax), but you can get it for 13970 yen (including tax), a savings of about 3,500 yen.
Details on the Kiehl’s “Retinol Serum Holiday Set”
Christmas Coffret for Men 7
FAS is a skincare and cosmetics brand with a reputation for anti-aging care that combines the ancient Japanese wisdom of fermentation technology with modern science. FAS is a skincare and cosmetics brand with a reputation for anti-aging care that combines the ancient Japanese wisdom of fermentation with modern science. Recommended for men is a set that includes the actual product of “The Drape Body Milk” (250ml), the actual product of “The Drape Hand Cream” (40g), and a trial size of the very popular cleansing “The Clear Cleansing Gel” (8ml). Taking care of joints and hands, which are prone to cracking, directly leads to a sense of cleanliness. If you are wondering, “Do men need cleansing?” If you are wondering “Do men need cleansing?”, please check our previous article on the necessity of cleansing. The hand cream is available in your choice of two different scents and goes on sale Wednesday, November 12.
