Everyone deserves a treat on payday and this deluxe collection is a worthy one. Find out more here
Every brand on the planet seems to be bringing out its own beauty box, from Charlotte Tilbury’s coveted mystery bundles to Glossy Box’s summer-inspired haul. With so many choices, finding the best one for your money can be challenging — which products will you actually incorporate into your routine rather than tucking them away in a drawer, never to see the light of day?
So, I was naturally intrigued when Look Fantastic offered to send me its new Beauty Icons Edit box (£65). This kit is a steal, packed with six full-size and three deluxe-size products worth a whopping £260, including Sol de Janeiro’s iconic Bum Bum Cream and Christophe Robin’s Scalp Scrub.
The value is undeniable, especially considering that the included ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Marine Cream SPF30 alone costs £65. Price aside though, it’s a good idea to check whether or not the products inside are actually good. So, before we get into the details of my in-depth review, let’s examine the box.
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What’s inside the Beauty Icons Edit box?
- ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Marine Cream SPF30 | Deluxe-Size | Worth £65
- Christophe Robin Scalp Scrub with Sea Salt | Full-Size | Worth £42
- La Roche-Posay Anthelios Oil Correct Suncream SPF50 | Full-Size | Worth £31
- NARS Afterglow Liquid Blush in Orgasm | Full-Size | Worth £30
- Sol de Janeiro Bum Bum Cream | Full-Size | Worth £22
- Bondi Sands Self-Tanning Foam in Dark | Full-Size | Worth £17.99
- Lancôme Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Serum | Deluxe-Size | Worth over £11
- Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray | Deluxe-Size | Worth £3
- The INKEY List Niacinamide Serum | Full-Size | Worth £9.99
My honest review of Look Fantastic’s Beauty Icons Edit
As soon as the box arrived on my doorstep, I was excited by what I found inside. Sol de Janeiro and Elemis are some of my favourite brands, so I greatly appreciated the full- and deluxe-size versions of two bestsellers.
It was a treat to spot some of my favourites, but all the brands are top-quality, and it’s great to see so many in one place — and for such a great price! As well as saying hi to some old favourites, it allowed me to experiment with bits I wouldn’t have otherwise.
For instance, I usually stick to my trusty ICONIC London Blurring Blush Stick, but I’ve only heard good things about NARS Afterglow Liquid Blush, so I was intrigued to try it. At first, I wasn’t overly sure about the colour — it looked almost neon pink on the applicator! — but once blended, it gave me a subtle rosy glow that lasted for hours.
As a long-time fan of Elemis, I also couldn’t resist delving straight into the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream. I’ve used this hydrating day cream before, but it’s £95 for a full-size 50ml tub so I haven’t treated myself to it in a while — so imagine my delight to be reunited with it!
It was silky and smooth and absorbed into my skin quickly, leaving it feeling instantly nourished and plump. It smelled dreamy, too, making me feel clean and fresh for the day ahead.
Another highlight is La Roche-Posay Anthelios Oil Correct Suncream, worth £31. I tend to stick to the cheapest sun cream I can find (Piz Buin’s £7 Moisturising Sun Lotion has been my 2024 summer go-to, FYI), but the LF haul offered me a chance to indulge in a more expensive product that I would have typically overlooked.
Of course, not everything in the Beauty Icons Edit box was to my taste — for instance, I prefer skincare products to haircare, as my locks tend to only take to certain products. So, although a full-size version of Christophe Robin’s Scalp Scrub is appreciated, I probably won’t make the most of it.
But herein lies the beauty of beauty boxes (see what I did there?); you can snap up some premium products for less and either experiment with something you’d never considered or gift them—I have a friend’s birthday coming up, and I know she would be over the moon to receive such a luxury Christophe Robin product.
It is an excellent opportunity to treat yourself and a friend or family member without digging into the depths of your piggy bank. What’s not to like?
My final verdict? I can’t recommend this box enough; it’s excellent value, has a wealth of quality products that you’ll actually use and could even introduce you to a brand you’d never considered before. You can shop the Beauty Icons Edit via the LF website — and subscribers to Look Fantastic’s beauty box monthly subscription will automatically get 15% off.
If you’re looking for more great beauty boxes, check out our full round-up here with picks from ASOS, Boots and more.