Why ‘This Place’ Natural German Skincare Makes the Perfect Gift in 2025

Words: Anna Bowen

It started with a single cream. Back in March 2024, I reviewed The Glow by This Place, their hyaluronic, zinc, and terpene-packed face cream. I wrote then that it left my skin visibly soothed and balanced, and I meant it. Since then, I’ve been curious: would the rest of the range feel just as considered?

So, with a rare moment of calm and the whole Big Set in my hands, I put that to the test. As a skincare writer, I’ve tested my share of full sets that promise “holistic well-being.” But there’s something uniquely grounded about This Place, it doesn’t try to do too much at once. Each formula serves a purpose. And together, they offer a ritual that’s practically FAULTLess.

First Impressions of German skincare: Clean, Minimal, No-Nonsense

Unboxing The Big Set, you’re met with four full-sized tubes:

• The Hug (period cream)
• The Good Night (sleep cream)
• The Glow (face cream)
• The Blissful Day (muscle cream)

Everything is clean, understated, and vegan, right down to the thoughtful packaging. The price point (€149 for €196 worth of product) is generous for what you’re getting. As someone used to inching through ingredient lists, I was struck by how consistent the quality was across the board.

Let’s get into each one.

The Hug – A Soothing Cream for When You Need a Moment

I don’t usually reach for topical solutions during my cycle. But The Hug genuinely surprised me. Its base of St. John’s Wort, Chaste Tree (Monk’s Pepper), and Frankincense felt like a warm compress in cream form.

I looked into the science: St. John’s Wort is widely studied for its mood-lifting properties. It’s even used in natural treatments for mild depression. Frankincense and capsaicin (yes, the same one from chilli peppers) promote circulation and relaxation.

While I can’t promise miracle relief, I noticed tangible warmth and calm about 15 minutes after application, something I’d associate more with a heated wheat bag than a topical.

The Good Night – More Than Just Lavender

I had already read that melatonin in skincare was trending in 2025, with benefits going beyond sleep. Applied topically, it’s believed to act as an antioxidant and assist with repairing tired skin. The Good Night includes a botanical melatonin complex, plus Blue Tansy, Palo Santo, and Lavender for scent.

What impressed me most wasn’t just the sleep, though I did fall asleep faster on nights I used it, it was how well it worked into my wind-down routine. The texture is light, non-greasy, and plays well with the skin around your chest and shoulders, not just your face.

The Glow – Still a Star in the Set

I won’t linger too long here, you can read my full review of The Glow here. But I will say: after six weeks of use, the combination of zinc, hyaluronic acid, and plant terpenes still holds up.

This isn’t your flashy vitamin C serum. It’s the moisturiser that keeps your skin calm, hydrated, and balanced, like a DJ who knows not to overmix. It plumps without greasiness, and the scent has just enough lift to make your morning feel like, well, a morning.

If you haven’t already, I also recommend reading our take on The Morning Glow, a great companion for daytime ritualists.

The Blissful Day – An Editor’s Friend for Post-Desk Recovery

By the time I got to The Blissful Day, I was already a convert. But this one caught me off guard. It contains Arnica, Turmeric, White Willow Bark, and Birch Extract, all long praised in natural wellness circles.

As someone who types more than she lifts, I still get tension in my neck and shoulders. The cream has a cooling-warming dual effect, and absorbed beautifully. Arnica and turmeric are known to soothe soreness, but I didn’t expect it to reduce the ache around my upper spine. Turns out, studies back up this combo’s effectiveness when used together, not just individually.

It’s one I’ll be keeping next to my magnesium spray and eucalyptus balm. That’s high praise.

Final Thoughts – A Gift That Genuinely Serves

In 2025, German skincare continues to thrive by focusing on minimal, functional beauty. This Place sits at the intersection of science and self-awareness. Each product respects the skin’s rhythms, and encourages you to do the same.

Whether you’re building a new ritual, looking to give something more personal than perfume, or trying to support someone through a rough cycle, The Big Set makes sense. It’s not about skin goals or “perfect” routines. It’s about honouring your needs daily.

This Place doesn’t promise magic…it promises comfort. And that, for me, is enough.

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