Face or Body? How to Choose the Right Epicutis Gift Set
Written by: Dennings Xu
If you're shopping Epicutis gift sets this season, Oh Beauty carries two that look alike at first glance but serve very different routines. The Epicutis Skincare Simplified Holiday Set is a complete face routine: cleanser, serum and moisturizer in full and travel sizes, plus an eye mask. The Epicutis Bodycare Simplified Holiday Set is a three-step body routine built around exfoliating, dry brushing and a hydrating body gel. Here's how they compare, and how to pick the right one for the person on your list.
Epicutis gift sets at a glance
| Set | What's inside | Main difference | Gifting consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epicutis Skincare Simplified Holiday Set | Oil Cleanser (4 oz), Lipid Serum (1 oz) and Hyvia® Crème (1.7 oz) in full size; travel sizes of all three; Lipid Recovery Mask for Eyes; the Ritual Stone | Face: a cleanse, treat and hydrate routine used morning and night | Suits someone who wants one complete facial routine, at home and when traveling |
| Epicutis Bodycare Simplified Holiday Set | Epicutis Body Scrub; The Lymphatic Brush by Cecily Braden; Lipid Body Treatment | Body: an exfoliate, brush and replenish routine | Suits someone who enjoys a hands-on body ritual and wants hydrating care below the neck |
Epicutis Skincare Simplified Holiday Set: a full face routine
What's included
The set is built around the three steps of an Epicutis face routine, each in full size:
- Oil Cleanser (4 oz). Epicutis designed this cleansing oil to turn into a mild cleanser when it meets water. Meadowfoam and sunflower seed oils help melt away makeup, sunscreen, dirt and oil, and it rinses clean rather than leaving a greasy film.
- Lipid Serum (1 oz). An eight-ingredient serum built on TSC, Epicutis's patented ingredient, with hyaluronic acid to boost moisture. Epicutis made it for skin that feels stressed or sensitive, including after professional treatments. For a closer look, read our Epicutis Lipid Serum review.
- Hyvia® Crème (1.7 oz). A rich cream built on HYVIA®, a patented moisturizing ingredient from organic, non-GMO chia seed oil, with shea butter and evening primrose extract. Epicutis says it hydrates and supports the skin barrier.
It also includes a travel size of each of those three products, the Lipid Recovery Mask for Eyes, and the Ritual Stone, a vanity piece for keeping the routine together.
What it does
The Lipid Recovery Mask for Eyes is a bio-cellulose under-eye mask. It pairs TSC and QFC with caffeine and several weights of hyaluronic acid to hydrate and target the look of dark circles and puffiness.
The routine is simple to follow. Epicutis recommends using all three steps morning and night: massage the Oil Cleanser onto dry skin, emulsify with water and rinse; smooth on a pea-sized amount of Lipid Serum; then press in Hyvia Crème over the face, neck and eye area. For step-by-step tips on the first step, see our guide on how to use Epicutis Oil Cleanser.
Who might appreciate it
- Someone curious about Epicutis who would rather try the full routine than one product
- A frequent traveler, since the travel sizes let them keep the routine going away from home
- Someone who prefers a short, consistent routine to a shelf of separate steps
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Epicutis Bodycare Simplified Holiday Set: a three-step body ritual
What's included
- Epicutis Body Scrub. The exfoliating step of the routine.
- The Lymphatic Brush by Cecily Braden. A patented bristle brush designed for face and body lymphatic drainage, with a bristle pattern and density made to grip the skin.
- Lipid Body Treatment. A lightweight body gel. According to Epicutis, HYVIA® hydrates for up to 24 hours after one application, while lychee seed and spilanthes acmella flower extracts target the look of loose, crepey skin.
What it does
The set works as a sequence: exfoliate, brush, then replenish. Epicutis recommends applying the Lipid Body Treatment twice daily to the arms, torso and legs, and suggests gentle exfoliation once a week alongside it, which is where the Body Scrub fits in. Epicutis also notes that mild warmth is normal in the first few applications and may fade with continued use.
Who might appreciate it
- Someone who already has a face routine they love and would welcome care for the rest of the body
- Someone who enjoys a slower, hands-on ritual, such as dry brushing or self-massage
- Someone focused on dry, rough or less firm-looking skin on the arms, legs or décolleté
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How to choose the right Epicutis gift set
- Face or body. This is the main difference. Skincare Simplified is entirely for the face and eye area; Bodycare Simplified is for the body, neck and décolleté.
- Routine style. Skincare Simplified is a daily, morning-and-night routine. Bodycare Simplified pairs a twice-daily body gel with a weekly scrub and a brushing step that takes a little practice.
- Budget. Skincare Simplified is $500; Bodycare Simplified is $375.
- Travel. Only Skincare Simplified includes travel sizes.
- What they already use. If they already love an Epicutis face product, the Bodycare set extends the brand to the body without repeating anything. If they're new to Epicutis, Skincare Simplified introduces its core face routine.
Epicutis gift set FAQs
Will the Epicutis Oil Cleanser leave skin greasy?
According to Epicutis, no. Its botanical fatty acids turn into a mild, milky cleanser when they meet water, so the oil rinses off and leaves skin feeling soft and clean rather than greasy. Epicutis also says meadowfoam and sunflower seed oils help clear pores while melting away makeup and sunscreen. Our guide on how to use Epicutis Oil Cleanser covers the technique.
Can the Skincare Simplified routine be used after a facial or professional treatment?
Epicutis positions its Lipid Serum for skin after professional treatments. Anyone recovering from a procedure should follow their provider's aftercare instructions first and check with them before adding new products.
Why does the Lipid Body Treatment feel warm?
Epicutis says an ingredient in the formula, glucosyl hesperidin, raises the temperature of the area where it's applied. Mild warmth is normal in the first few applications and may fade with continued use. If the warmth feels uncomfortable or doesn't fade, rinse it off and stop using it.
Can you use the Lipid Body Treatment on your face?
Epicutis's directions are for the arms, torso and legs, with the neck and décolleté as an option. They don't include the face. For the face, the Oil Cleanser, Lipid Serum and Hyvia® Crème in the Skincare Simplified set are the products made for it.
Do you need experience to use The Lymphatic Brush?
The Lymphatic Brush is designed to be used with Cecily Braden's techniques, and she shares video tutorials on The Lymphatic Brush website. Those make it a good fit for someone who enjoys learning a new ritual.
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Whether the person on your list would rather start their day with a simple face routine or wind down with a full body ritual, there's an Epicutis set to match. Explore the Skincare Simplified Holiday Set, the Bodycare Simplified Holiday Set, or the full Epicutis collection at Oh Beauty.
Always follow the directions on the product packaging, and patch test new skincare before regular use.
