Whether you’re looking for showstopping gifts or stocking fillers, this stackable deal is perfect for any beauty fanatic
When it comes to Christmas shopping, I’m someone who likes to maximise savings and get the most out of my budget. And on my mission to bag as many beauty stocking fillers as possible, I’ve worked out a way to get £288-worth of premium makeup and skincare for free.
This weekend, health and beauty retailer Boots has a payday deal which gets customers up to 20 per cent off selected brands, one of which is Clarins. But if you’re smart about what you add to your basket, you could get more than £450-worth of beauty for less than £170 .
The biggest deal to consider comes in the form of the Clarins Christmas Showstopper . Worth £269, it contains 11 products, six of which are full sized, alongside a reusable makeup bag.
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But, anyone who spends £70 on selected products is able to get the showstopper for £79, immediately saving £190 on the contents, with shoppers praising it’s ‘great value’. One said: “This is an absolutely bargain buy full of everyday essentials. I use some of the products regularly so it was a delight to buy this collection for myself.”
Another added: “This is such an amazing showstopper ! Jam packed with gorgeous products, there really is something for everyone. The case is a stunning colour and you can fit a lot in it. Highly recommend and great value for money.”
Though some weren’t as keen on the makeup bag, commenting: “Great selection of products , I have used all of them so far except the mascara and love it all . Must confess I really wasn’t keen on the bag itself as it’s shiny, but I love that too it’s so practical.”
So, what should you buy in order to qualify for the set? Well, you can be clever about that, too.
The Clarins Summer Essentials set was incredibly popular throughout the summer months. Costing £40, it’s worth £81, so shoppers would instantly get twice as much value in products than what they’d paid. As part of the ‘up to 20 per cent off deal’, the set has been reduced to £34.
As part of the offer, shoppers can snap up a full-sized tub of the brand’s popular Hydra-Essentiel Cream SPF 15 , worth £40 alone. The lightweight moisturiser comes with SPF15, making it the perfect addition to your summer beauty regimen for that additional sun protection. Infused with hyaluronic acid, it offers deep hydration and helps to plump the skin for a youthful glow.
As part of the set, shoppers are also treated to the full-sized Radiance-Plus Golden Glow Booster Drops , valued at £23, alongside goodies such as Clarins’ UV Plus 10ml and Wonder Perfect 4D Mascara (Waterproof) 3ml.
Should you pick up two of these boxes, you’ll get £162 worth of Clarins products for £64, which means you’d still need to spend £6 in order to qualify to buy the showstopper for £79. Unfortunately, there aren’t any Clarins products available for £6, but there was an additional offer that tempted me to spend slightly more to benefit from additional extras.
The final deal sees customers receive £10 worth of Advantage Card points when you buy two selected Clarins products, one of which needs to be skincare. The Summer Essentials set can be one of the items, but the second needs to be a solo skincare hero, so I opted for the My Clarins RE-BOOST Hydra-Energizing Cream 50m l . The moisturiser is usually £25, but is reduced to £21.25.
With all of the deals stacked, customers will get £456 worth of Clarins products for £168. And while it’s still quite an investment, these sets and skincare saviours are ideal for gifting, or can even be divided into stocking fillers. In fact, with this exact basket, it works out at 20 products and a makeup bag, which is the equivalent of less than £8.50 an item. Plus you’ll get £10 worth of advantage card points to redeem against a future purchase.
Another way to save money on Clarins is with the brand’s 24 Day Women’s Advent Calendar . Worth £262, it’s priced at £155 and gets shoppers three carefully selected beauty routines for face care, body care and make-up. The calendar stars some of the brand’s most popular products like the Lip Comfort Oil and Hydra-Essentiel moisturiser. But if you want something a little more purse-friendly, there’s also a 12-day Clarins calendar available for under £100, too
Elsewhere , Marks & Spencer launched their beauty advent calendar earlier this week. This year, the calendar is filled with more than £300 worth of makeup, skincare, fragrance and more from the M&S beauty hall. Inside there are 25 products, 6 of which are full sized, perfect for pampering your way through to December 25.
