I think these sets are quite a good idea as you can try some more pricey ranges and see whether you like them enough to buy the full sizes...but I think I would like to be able to pick and choose what goes into the box - I know some companies offer this option. I remember being stung though when I was given a few tiny samples of a pricey skincare range and I decided I loved it...and I went for it..spending about £30 on a moisturiser alone...after a week or two using it less sparingly I noticed that the smell that seemed quite delicate and natural at first was actually quite cloying and then I noticed my skin had erupted with blotchy patches. I think there's a lot of luck involved in finding the right skin/hair care. Thankfully I've found a skincare that suits me really well and it's not wildly expensive....now to hope they don't stop doing it. Got the m&s advent calendar last year for the same reason and it was actually a waste of money as it contained a lot of stuff I didn't actually want, it contained a decent eyeliner but other than that there was nothing that inspired me to want to purchase again.