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The sun is shining, the flights are booked, and your skin is screaming out for some TLC ahead of your summer social calendar. It's okay, we get it. We're all guilty of neglecting our skincare routine until four weeks before we need to to glow.
But as the cost of living crisis continues, we've not all got the cash to splash on expensive products that promise results in a matter of days, nor the professional treatments or spa days that would help get our skin summer-ready.
That's where beauty boxes come in - and thankfully, some of our favourite retailers have been pulling out all the stops to offer us huge cosmetic hauls and affordable pricepoints, allowing us to stock up on everything we need at a snip of the RRP.
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Beauty boxes (or bags) typically feature a range of products - this list sees as many as 16 in one box, for a fraction of the actual price. One could even save shoppers more than £300.
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This year, the likes of Boots, M&S and LookFantastic have all released summer skin and beauty edits, with some great options from Glossybox, Debenhams and Selfirdges, too.
We've taken a look at some of the best value that get you the best-loved brands without breaking the bank.
LookFantastic
LookFantastic has revealed their new which features more than £130 worth of summer skincare for just £40.
Complete with SPF, suncare, self-tan and skin-smoothing products, it truly is the ultimate way to prep your skin for the rays to come.
The - five of which are full size - from best-loved and viral brands like Piz Buin, Sol De Janeiro, Isle of Paradise and REN. Some are - more than half the value of the haul.
Inside the LookFantastic Summer of Skin edit (Bethan Shufflebotham)
Mio Heavenly Body Purifying Scrub 275g (full-size) – worth £25
Isle of Paradise HYGLO Hyaluronic Self-Tan Serum for Face (full-size) – worth £21.95
Erborian CC Red Correct SPF25 (full-size) – worth £20.50
Ren AHA Smart Renewal Body Serum – worth £16
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Piz Buin Moisturising Lotion SPF 30 (full-size) – worth £15.48
Disciple Healthy Boundaries SPF lip balm (full-size) – worth £12
Sol De Janeiro Bom Dia Cream – worth £10.00
NUXE After Sun Hair and Body Shampoo – worth £6.50
Vita Liberata Untinted Fabulous Gradual Tanning Lotion 50ml – worth £3.75
Our favourite products include the which exfoliates to promote cell renewal for glowing skin, while the smells like Calypso lollies.
has been going viral on TikTok, and after trying it for ourselves, we can understand why - it’s summer in a tub and makes skin super soft. You can read our full review of the LookFantastic Summer of Skin edit here.
Alternatively, they've got the LookFantastic beauty bag, which is said to be worth over £200, but is on sale for £40. From NEOM’s Perfect Night Sleep Body Butter to the ELEMIS relaxing and purifying Hydra-Gel Eye Mask, this box is everything you need for a complete body cleanse.
Shoppers can purchase the or, if you are a LookFantastic .
LookFantastic - £40, worth £130.
M&S
Marks and Spencer have launched their coveted
The contains everything you need to refresh your beauty routine for summer, including a variety of make-up, skincare and haircare products.
The bag features no fewer than seven of which are full sized.
M&S Summer Beauty Bag 2023 has goodies from Pixi, This Works and Clinique (M&S):
Aveda Botanical Repair Overnight serum, 30ml (mini) - worth £21
Bloom & Blossom Rejuvenating facial mist, 100ml (full-size) - worth £15
Clinique Dramatically Different moisturising lotion, 50ml (mini) - worth £22
Discover Soft Iris eau de toilette, 30ml (full-size) - worth £6
Dr Paw Paw tinted peach pink lip balm, 25ml (mini) - worth £7.25
Eyeko Beach waterproof mascara, 4ml (mini) - worth £9.50
Living Proof Triple Bond Complex, 15ml (mini) - worth £19
Nails Inc . Coral Street nail polish, 14ml (full-size) - worth £11
Philip Kingsley Elasticizer treatment, 40ml (mini) - worth £12
Pixi Lip Lift Max, 2.7g (full-size) - worth £12
This Works Perfect Legs Skin Miracle, 30ml (mini) - worth £10
The most expensive item featured in the , which is usually £22 at Boots. I used the gel version of this moisturiser after receiving it in the M&S Advent Calendar for 2022, and loved the way it made my skin feel, so the lotion - which is better suited to those with very dry skin - is a welcome addition as the weather heats up.
Meanwhile the is reportedly a dupe for Chanel Coco Mademoiselle, with shoppers saying it smells very similar to the £84 fragrance.
In order to access the offer, However, the £30 spend excludes sale and clearance items
This means that you will still need to spend at least £55 in one transaction at M&S to get the beauty offer, but you do get triple the amount in products, saving £100 altogether, which isn’t so bad if you were already planning to purchase something already - like this .
You can
M&S - £25, worth £155.
Boots
Boots have been prolific in their beauty box launches in 2023, selling out their Spring Skincare Box, The Icons Fragrance Edit and REN Skincare box. But fear not, because there are still plenty to sink your teeth into.
Firstly, the - curated by popular ITV Love Island star Indiyah Polak - has recently come back into stock at the reduced price of £40, instead of £55. The box is filled with a worth over £164.
It includes cult beauty favourites like the – which alone costs more than the entire box itself, as it's worth £58.
(Boots)
Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Deluxe sample – Fenty Glow, 2ml
Fenty Skin Butta Drop Body Cream sample, 8ml
Eylure Indiyah Amethyst Lashes (full size)
MAC Magic Extension Mascara, 11ml (full size)
HUDA Rose Quartz 18 Well Eyeshadow Palette, 17.35g (full size)
Boucleme Scalp Exfoliating Shampoo, 30ml
Philip Kingsley Elasticizer , 40ml
Nivea Q10 Power Day Cream, 50ml (full size)
YSL Libre Fragrance sample, 1.2ml
Benefit Save 20% on Benefit Services Voucher
ICONIC Illuminator Highlighter mini, 2.8ml
Schwarzkopf got2b Glued Hairspray, 300ml (full size)
The was a product that was adored by Islanders on the dating show, and as a satin-lipstick girly, let me tell you - it turned me into a gloss convert. It’s stunning.
Meanwhile the Schwarzkopf got2b Glued hairspray is, in my opinion, the best money can buy, and the has got more than 1,000 five star reviews attesting to its lash lengthening abilities.
Boots has warned shoppers that the expiry date on the Benefit voucher will have passed, however this is still redeemable until the end of June 2023.
But it’s not the only beauty box that Boots currently has in stock. The high street favourite has also released two branded edits with and Elizabeth Arden this May.
The featuring more than £100 worth of Elemis goodies, including a £35 travel version of the coveted , as well as the dreamiest lavender toner that’s perfect for using before bed. You can read Beauty Editor, Sarah Bradbury's, verdict of it here.
Then there’s the containing £117 worth of products. Its biggest pull is the full sized - more than the cost of the box itself - not to mention the cult-loved Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant.
You can shop all of the
Boots - £14, worth £164.
Boots x - £55, worth over £100.
Boots x - £48, worth £117.
Face The Future
’s May Travel Edit boasts a whopping value of more than £400 but costs less than £60 to buy - and it contains everything you need to get your glow on for summer.
The ranging from skincare and makeup, to haircare saviours and sun protection, and one serum is worth over £100 alone despite being only 7ml.
Designed to allow you to take your skincare and beauty saviours with you on the go, all , making it ideal for the airport.
Inside the Face The Future May Travel Edit
Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Water 100ml - worth £5.30
HydroPeptide Travel Cleansing Gel 50ml - worth £15
Augustinus Bader The Serum 7ml - £115 for 8ml
Dr Levy Eye Booster 7ml - £165 for 15ml
Allies Of Skin Firming Daily Treatment 12ml - worth £34
SkinCeuticals Advanced Brightening UV Defence 15ml - worth £16.88
Eucerin Actinic Control SPF100 80ml - worth £25
Revitalash Eyebrow Gel in Clear 3ml - worth £33 for 7.4ml
Avant Skincare Face Primer 30ml - worth £85
Eyeko Black Magic Cocoa Edit Mascara in Brown 2ml - £19 for 8ml
Innersense Hydrating Cream Hair Bath and Hydrating Cream Conditioner 60ml - worth £18
Gatineau Gradual Tan 75ml - worth £20
Grow Gorgeous Repair Strengthening Hair And Scalp Mask 30ml - worth £6
Ameliorate Exfoliating Body Mitt - worth £10
Eucerin Hyaluron-Filler Sheet Mask - worth £8
The is one of the most luxurious skincare hauls I’ve seen at such an affordable price.
The was a big winner for me. I hated sheet masks but decided to give this one a go and it’s completely changed my view on them. This one is a five-minute wonder, fits like a dream, and provided instant results of glowing, brighter skin. I loved it so much I’ve already ordered three more from Boots on three for two.
The most expensive products in the box included the , all of which I would never have been able to afford at full price, so it’s a great way to try out premium products for a fraction of the cost. The serum reminds me of a little perfume atomiser and feels really high-end, so hopefully its £100 price tag pays off and makes my skin look glorious.
You can purchase the
Face The Future - £59.99, worth over £400.
Debenhams
Debenhams has . Bursting with the biggest names and must-have routine essentials, it boasts the season's top picks for beauty beginners and gurus alike.
The with an estimated value of £184, meaning shoppers can save around £160 on the RRP.
From serums to moisturisers and nourishing lip balms, the box sees a number of big name brands like that will help you get your skin in check ahead of the summer season.
Debenhams Skin Discovery Box (Debenhams)Here’s every product included in the
Bloom & Blossom - Bath Oil 100ml
Dr Paw Paw - Tube Mocha 25ml
Peter Thomas Roth - Pumpkin enzyme mask 14ml
Elizabeth Arden - Elizabeth Arden Retinol Capsules
Filorga - Time Filler 7ml
Oh K - Oh K! Sheet Mask - Avocado
This Works - Morning Expert Hyaluronic Serum 15ml
Starskin - Gold eye mask
Korres Greek Yoghurt Moisturiser 20ml
Lancome - Genefique 7ml deluxe sample
Mario Badescu - x6 drying patches
SVR sensifine AR micellar water 75ml
Earth Harbour - Calypso
Huxley - Cleansing Oil
Patchology - Face illuminating mask
Diego Dalla Palma cleansing cream makeup remover 50ml
Some of the standout products featured in the edit include the , as well as the , worth £18.50.
The Huxley cleansing oil is a luxurious cleanser made to remove make-up residue and daily dirt, featuring cactus pear seed extract which nourishes skin instantly, while Filorga Time Filler is a powerful anti-wrinkle face cream for combination to oily skin, usually £66 for a full-size pot.
With 16 products priced at £24, it works out at just £1.50 per product - which is some pretty insane value. They also have a May Beauty Box, Birthday Box, Father’s Day Box and Makeup Discovery Box, all priced under £20 each, the majority of which are worth more than £100.
You can shop the
Debenhams Skin Discovery Box - 16 products - £24, worth £184.
Selfridges
If you're searching for a skincare routine that keeps both your complexion and the planet in check, that ‘harnesses the power of the fruits of our motherland’.
It’s a little more expensive than some of the others in the list, , but features 11 products from premium brands like
This assortment of blends uses minerals and nutrients to reveal your natural radiance and care for your skin, with some serious fan favourites featured for less than a third of the cost.
Selfridges Project Earth skincare gift set (Selfridges)
REN Brightening Dark Circle eye cream 15ml
Scientia moisture barrier balm 65ml
Pai Skincare rosehip seed and fruit universal oil 10ml
Wild Coconut and Vanilla refillable natural deodorant 40g
Costa Brazil Óleo Para O Corpo Kaya Jungle Firming Oil 30ml
Sunday Riley Good Genes Glycolic Acid Treatment 30ml
Dermalogica Daily Milkfoliant facial exfoliant 13g
Paula's Choice Ultra-Light Daily Hydrating Fluid 15ml
Nursem Caring hand cream 75ml
Plant Apothecary Be Well body wash 66ml
The Ordinary Squalane cleanser 50ml
The is worth £70 alone, so you can see just how great the value is, with the REN eye cream retailing at £44.
I’ve been using the for a number of months and absolutely adore it. A little goes a long way and it renews the eye area in as little as seven days.
refillable deodorant is perfect for those looking to cut down on their waste and make more eco-friendly choices, while the will keep skin hydrated and free from chapping all summer long.
You can
Selfridges - £75 worth over £300.
Glossybox
One of the most affordable hauls is this - and you don’t have to be a subscriber to get it, though you do get a discount if you’re a member.
Perfect for anyone just starting out on their beauty journey or those wanting everyday core essentials to bulk out their makeup bag, it contains
The box is complete with , including brands like Elf, Eyeko and P Louise.
Glossybox Beauty Discoveries box (Glossybox)e.l.f Bite Size Eyeshadow (Shade Truffles) - Worth £4
Give Them LaLa Lip Quencher ( Shade Drenched) - Worth £15
Vegan By Happy Skin Original Essence - Worth £34.99
Eyeko Black Magic Eyeliner - Worth £9
P Louise Eyebrow Paint (Shade Hazelnut Latte) - Worth £10
Style Dry Coconut & Fig Hair Mask - Worth £10
Nanshy Angled Brow Brush - Worth £5.95
Daily Concepts Body Scrubber - Worth £16
Bilou Shower Foam (Lucky Dip of Scents) - Worth £3.99
These are all pretty affordable brands in their own right, but this - and boy, does the Bilou shower foam range smell dreamy.
This is the cheapest of the . They also have a £35 box with a value of £155, and a number of collaborations to rival Boots, including edits with
You can shop all of the
Glossybox - £25, worth £108
OK!
Over at our sister-site OK!, they’ve put together the, with six products to serve up a fabulous feel good ritual.
It contains three rejuvenating facial treats, as well as a lucky dip nail polish and a delicious green skin drink loved by celebrities, . There are also vouchers for two copies of OK! Magazine.
OK All About You Edit (OK)Pixi Milky Remedy Mask 300ml (full size) - worth £20
Figs and Rouge Ginseng overnight eye mask 25ml (full size) - worth £38
Espa tri-active regenerating moisture complex 15ml (travel size) - worth £19
Korres Santorini grape body cleanser 40ml (travel size) - worth £2.40
Nail HQ nail lacquer 10ml (full size) - worth £6.99
8greens skin effervescent tablets, tube of 10 - worth £15.99
Worth around - the Figs and Rouge Ginseng overnight eye mask, which retails at £38.
If you want a mask to smooth and soothe your skin in one, you’ll love the which features a blend of coconut, oat, chamomile and sea buckthorn to quench thirsty skin and immediately target redness.
Meanwhile the 8Greens Skin drink is loved by celebrities and make-up artists, often hailed as a ‘facial in a glass’. It contains eight real greens from kale to spinach, plus marine collagen and biotin.
You can shop the OK! All About You Edit here. Or, if you’d like to treat yourself month after month, there’s currently a . The subscription gets you at least £80 worth of products delivered to your door each month.
OK! - £20, worth £105.
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