What skincare gift set works best for an older parent?
On Clien, someone asked their mother what she wanted for Chuseok, and she said a skincare set. Searching online turned up far too many options and reviews written only by younger people, so they asked for set recommendations suited to an older woman, with a budget of 100,000–150,000 won.
What the replies said:
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Sulwhasoo sets came up most often, as a safe choice that many older women already use.
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Someone suggested giving cash so she could pick at an Amorepacific door-to-door counselor; the reply was realistic: parents given cash tend to tuck it away instead.
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LG H&H's Whoo and Su:m37 were offered as alternatives.
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Others suggested adding an everyday cream to use generously, such as Madeca cream, or a niacinamide serum.
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Estée Lauder, Lancôme and Clarins serums were suggested too, but the poster said their mother dislikes anything pricey.
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One person had good results with an Avène product recommended at a pharmacy abroad at a modest price.
The combination that got the most nods: a familiar Korean herbal-brand set plus one inexpensive daily cream she can use freely.
Desk note: For a gift, scent and texture often matter more than price. Ask first whether she prefers lighter or richer textures and whether she likes fragrance, and check that the expiry date leaves plenty of time. It also helps to suggest she tries a new product on a small area before using it on her whole face.
What skincare gift got the best reaction from your parents?
Original thread: Clien — What skincare set is good for an older mother?
If you're weighing labels like "anti-wrinkle" or "brightening," check whether it's a functional cosmetic. In Korea, a product sold with those claims has to pass a Ministry of Food and Drug Safety review or file a report for each item, and the pack must carry the words "functional cosmetic" or the ministry's official mark. That tells you which effect was reviewed, not whether it will suit your parent's skin. Functional cosmetics review · Labeling rules