Boots shoppers say this £10 'firming' cream is an 'alternative to Botox'
It's officially £10 Tuesday for Boots shoppers today (July 22). That means beauty fans can save big on some top-rated products - but for one day only.
For those who want to get younger looking skin without going under the knife, one product that is worth adding to the online shopping cart is the Olay Regenerist Day Face Cream & Serum 2-in-1.
Billed as "an alternative to Botox", this dual-action product would usually set shoppers back £30 for a 50ml, but since it is included in the retailer's flash-sale, they can save an impressive £20.
Looking to cut back on multiple skincare steps? Then this multi-tasking formula combines the benefits of a day cream and serum in one, leaving skin "instantly hydrated for 24 hours."
Designed to firm, renew and hydrate, it uses the brand's Microsculpting Technology that is packed with "powerful" peptides and 99 percent pure niacinamide to penetrate 10 layers deep, reducing deep wrinkles and fine lines.
It also uses glycerin, a hydrating ingredient that can help the skin to retain moisture, with 97 percent of users saying they had "smoother feeling skin in just one day."
Skincare enthusiasts looking for a similar dual-action product that targets dull-looking skin can alternatively check out Garnier SkinActive Vitamin C 2in1 Brightening Serum Cream SPF 25 (50ml), just £14 at Sainsbury's.
As for double the wrinkle-busting benefits, the L'Oréal Paris Serum Le Duo (30ml), £38 on Amazon, uses two different serums, one with a collagen peptide booster, the other with vitamins B3 and C, to reverse the signs of ageing by "five years."
Nevertheless, Olay's 2-in-1 Face Cream and Serum has earned an impressive 4.5 rating based on 419 Boots reviews that praise "firming" formula that has made them "look younger."
One five-star review read: "I have been using Olay Regenerist Serum for years! I'm not sure if it can reduce wrinkles? But using it daily has certainly helped to protect my skin in the aging process! (I'm now 63, looking a decade younger). Definitely an alternative to Botox, which has worked for me! Thank You OLAY!!"
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A second read: "I love this product, it feels so good on the skin and has definitely firmed up the skin around my jaw line, it's fantastic. It has also reduced the look of my lines, a 'magic' serum in my books!"
Someone else praised: "After four days of using the sample my skin felt silky and smooth. My wrinkles were noticeably softer. This product has a refreshing smell and makes you look & feel great - I would definitely recommend and continue to use."
Beauty deal of the week
YSL Black Opium remains an iconic perfume - and we know where to bag the newest edition for its cheapest price.
The YSL BLack Opium Le Parfum offers a more vanilla-heavy fragrance that has been hailed as "intoxicating" in reviews, with a 50ml now half-price at Boots after being dropped from £115 to £57.50.
Massive saving aside, it's the cheapest it can be bought for at the moment, as rival retailers Superdrug, Lookfantastic and The Perfume Shop still stock it at full-price.
This interpretation of the iconic perfume was only launched in 2022, with its original floral gourmand fragrance still offering its famed notes that include pear accord, green mandarin, orange flower petals, jasmine sambac and cinnamon.
However, the iconic coffee accord has been twisted with four different, yet still complimentary, notes of vanilla, which is said to be its most important ingredient, to create an "unexpected smoothness, with uncompromising intensity."
Meanwhile, the unique glossy bottle that has been crafted from a precious black stone, with its dazzling glitter emblem at the heart, eludes to the luxuriousness of the fragrance contained within.
As for the YSL Black Opium Le Parfum, Boots shoppers wanting to take advantage of the half-price discount will be glad to hear it has amassed a 4.7 rating from thousands of customers who say it "lasts all day" and "literally turns heads" when it is worn.
One five-star review read: "I love the fragrance. I used a lot the first time, not realising how intense it was. It lasts all day and continues to smell great. I literally turn heads when I wear it."
Don't miss Boots' half-price discount on the YSL Black Opium Le Parfum (50ml) that is now £57.50, down from £115.
The "rich" texture of the cream has been a drawback for some skin types, as one two-star review read: "Although this felt nice and moisturising on application, the following day it felt greasy and left my skin with small cream filled spots. Too rich for my skin."
Comparatively, someone who didn't have an issue with the texture said: "A product with a result. My skin looks brighter, cleaner and clearer. Non-greasy, easily absorbed and you need to use only two drops. A winner."
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