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Daily Record
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Record
Boots sale drops £25 beauty bundle for 'soft and renewed' skin to £10
Boots has brought back its popular £10 Tuesday offers, and there are hundreds of beauty products on sale Boots' £10 Tuesday deals have made a comeback, offering customers the chance to snag bargains on a range of beauty items. One offer has seen an "amazing" skincare bundle slashed from £25 to £10. While each item in the bundle has received positive feedback, some shoppers have noted that the gloves may not be suitable for "not for sensitive skin" and there have been remarks about the flake away scrub being "heavily perfumed." For those seeking different options, LookFantastic offers the AMELIORATE Fake Tan Prep Bundle for £22.40 from £28. Elsewhere, Beauty Bay offers the Body Soothe, Smooth, Hydrate Ki t for £23.95 from £40, and Superdrug offers the So Eco Exfoliating Bath Set for £14.99. Despite other choices on the market, many shoppers love the Soap & Glory Exfoliating Tan Prep Essentials Bundle, which has earned an average rating of 4.7 out of five from reviewers. One fan praised: "Perfect for preparing summer skin! "Skin felt gorgeous afterwards." A second reviewer said: "I have been using this fabulous scrub for years. "I love it! It exfoliates as well as moisturising my skin at the same time! "It leaves my skin soft and renewed. I always stock up when it's on offer." Another fan shared: "Really love this product, my skin has never been so soft. Remains hydrated 24hrs. "I love the fragrance too. I've got at least 3 pots. "Love it when the offers are on." However, shoppers looking for a gentle exfoliating product may wish to look elsewhere, reports the Mirror. Someone wrote: "Great bundle, gloves are brutal, but leaves skin lovely and soft. Use the butter to soften feet, works wonders." A different shopper was unhappy the bundle was not presented as a gift set, writing: "Nice bundle but would be better if it was gift boxed." More criticism came from a reviewer who found the gloves were too large. They thought: "Gloves are too big and not for people with small hands." A shopper reviewing the gloves as an individual item also shared a similar concern. They claimed: "Very disappointed. I've used these gloves for ages so when my old ones finally bit the dust I purchased a new pair. "I have small hands and the old pair fitted perfectly but the new pair are so large they don't do the job they were intended for, they just slip around and almost fall off. I'm sorry to say I won't be purchasing them again." However, a review from a few months ago added: "Great for all over body exfoliation. Love these - on my 5th pair - although they do last for ages." More recent feedback said: "Bought for my 17 year old daughter, she loves them says they do a great job."
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Skincare shoppers race to buy £10 firming Olay cream that was £30 just yesterday
Boots £10 Tuesday is back, and this week the event is set to save you a small fortune on anti-ageing skincare... If your skin is in need of a little lift (aren't we all?), this is one deal you won't want to miss. The Olay Regenerist Active Firming Day Face Cream and Serum, usually £30, has just dropped to a tempting £10 as part of Boots' 24-hour flash sale– that's a saving of £20 on one of Olay's cult-favourite anti-ageing formulas. Designed to hydrate, plump and visibly firm the skin, this silky cream/serum hybrid is ideal for anyone wanting to give their morning skincare routine a power-up without the hefty price tag. Shoppers also point out how they love the fact that it absorbs quickly and wears beautifully under make-up, too. Though the offer is only available today, Tuesday 22nd July, Amazon is currently rivalling the £10 offer with a £10 price tag of its own, giving skincare lovers an equally impressive 71% saving on the Olay buy. So what makes it a must-have? At the heart of the formula is Olay's signature amino-peptide complex, which works to support skin's natural renewal process, boost elasticity and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles over time. It also includes niacinamide (vitamin B3), a skincare hero known for brightening, smoothing and strengthening the skin barrier. In other words: it's doing a lot of heavy lifting for a tenner. Shoppers who have tried it are seriously impressed, with reviews praising everything from the lightweight texture to the noticeable results. One user raved: "Lovely serum. Soaks straight in and makes skin feel tighter and firmer. I've been using it every morning and have definitely seen a difference in just a couple of weeks." Another wrote: "I've used expensive serums before, but I keep coming back to this one. It makes my skin look fresh and more youthful." It's also had high marks for hydration, especially for mature or dry skin types. "It keeps my skin moisturised all day without feeling greasy. It's a perfect base under foundation too – my make-up goes on smoother," says another shopper. However, not all buyers scored it a perfect 5/5. One more balanced reviewer penned: "I have only been using it for 10 days it goes on easily nice texture but doesn't leave my skin as soft as the olay serum I used d before it early days." While this creamy serum is usually a more premium pick at £30, today's flash sale makes it the same price as a takeaway pizza, and we think your skin might thank you more for the serum. The catch is the deal is only live for 24 hours, so if your skincare stash is running low, now's the time to add it to your basket. Alternatively, if you want another anti-ageing cream suggestion around the same price, Ameliorate's Restorative Facial Mask is now £6.60 (down from £22) on Lookfantastic, and also has great hydration reviews from shoppers.
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mirror
Boots' 'perfect for summer' £25 tanning set that 'works wonders' now £10
One impressed shopper who 'really loves' the set said 'my skin has never been so soft' Boots' £10 Tuesday offers are back, and shoppers can save on hundreds of beauty products. One deal has seen an "amazing" tan prep bundle reduced from £25 to £10. Shoppers say the Soap & Glory Exfoliating Tan Prep Essentials Bundle "works and wonders" and is "perfect for preparing summer skin." The bundle includes Soap & Glory Exfoliating Scrub Gloves, Soap & Glory Flake Away Scrub 300ml, and Soap & Glory The Righteous Butter 300ml, also available to buy individually. While each product has good reviews, one shopper suggested the gloves are "not for sensitive skin" and others complained the flake away scrub is "heavily perfumed." For shoppers looking for alternatives, LookFantastic offers the AMELIORATE Fake Tan Prep Bundle for £22.40 from £28. Elsewhere, Beauty Bay offers the Body Soothe, Smooth, Hydrate Ki t for £23.95 from £40, and Superdrug offers the So Eco Exfoliating Bath Set for £14.99. Nonetheless, shoppers might prefer the Soap & Glory Exfoliating Tan Prep Essentials Bundle, which has earned an average rating of 4.7 out of five from reviewers. One impressed shopper praised: "Perfect for preparing summer skin! Skin felt gorgeous afterwards." Another fan shared: "I have been using this fabulous scrub for years. I love it! "It exfoliates as well as moisturising my skin at the same time! It leaves my skin soft and renewed. "I always stock up when it's on offer." Someone else wrote: "Really love this product, my skin has never been so soft. Remains hydrated 24hrs . "I love the fragrance too. I've got at least 3 pots. "Love it when the offers are on." However, it might not be suitable for shoppers who prefer a gentle exfoliating product. One response said: "Great bundle, gloves are brutal, but leaves skin lovely and soft. Use the butter to soften feet, works wonders." Someone else was unhappy the bundle is not presented as a gift set, commenting: "Nice bundle but would be better if it was gift boxed." A different shopper found the gloves were too large. They wrote: "Gloves are too big and not for people with small hands." A shopper reviewing the gloves as an individual item also shared a similar concern. The comment read: "Very disappointed. I've used these gloves for ages so when my old ones finally bit the dust I purchased a new pair. "I have small hands and the old pair fitted perfectly but the new pair are so large they don't do the job they were intended for, they just slip around and almost fall off. I'm sorry to say I won't be purchasing them again." However, a review from a few months ago added: "Great for all over body exfoliation. Love these - on my 5th pair - although they do last for ages." More recent feedback said: "Bought for my 17 year old daughter, she loves them says they do a great job."
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Boots money-saving hack sees shoppers buying men's version of same product
A TikTok creator stumbled across an example of pink tax during a shop at their Boots store as they uncovered a money-saving hack by finding the exact product just aisles away in the Men's section A recent video exposed the alarming pink tax in the UK 's number one drugstore - proving its own products increased in price when in the women's skincare aisle versus its men's counterpart, for pink packaging alone. A TikTok offering 'top tips' for Boots' own brand skincare, titled "Boots money saving hack. Don't pay more for pink packaging," has received 923,300 views and over 115,000 likes for the shopping hack that is simply this: shop in the men's section. Despite replacing Marks & Spencer as women's top brand in Britain in 2018, according to YouGov, TikTok user 'the finance gurl' shared that Boots' skincare can be made even cheaper, once you remove it's pink packaging in favour of Boots' Men's green and blue. And all it will cost you is a short walk down the drugstore's aisles. Giving the example of a hyaluronic acid moisturiser, the creator captioned the clip: "The men's section often has cheaper alternative s, which are sometimes identical to the women's version!" The creator's dupe for the moisturiser was the exact same product advertised to men. To add to viewers' disbelief, the cheaper alternative is both bigger in size and less in price - a win for everyone but the female-majority consumer. In the video, the creator shows the pink hyaluronic acid moisturiser on sale for £5.30 (at a Boots Advantage card price). The 30ml bottle contains the exact ingredients as the 50ml bottle for £2.50 just steps away, in their respective pink and green packaging. "You're actually getting more for half the price," said the creator. For more stories like this subscribe to our weekly newsletter, The Weekly Gulp, for a curated roundup of trending stories, poignant interviews, and viral lifestyle picks from The Mirror's Audience U35 team delivered straight to your inbox. One comment under the viral read: "I just checked website and if you look at price per 100mls, men's is considerably cheaper! Pink tax p*sses me off!". Another wrote how they "can't believe boots out of everyone is doing this," attracting nearly 31,000 likes. Interestingly, one defender pointed out how the ingredient sodium hyaluronate is slightly higher up the ingredient list (eighth to the men's 10th), sharing that "the higher up on the list the higher the amount," and therefore reflects in the price. However, compared to the ratio between the two prices, viewers of the video remain unimpressed and unconvinced. A third person typed: "It's a crying shame they get away with this! Same with 'baby stuff', always get cotton wool and wipes in the baby section. It's way cheaper". The Mirror reached out to Boots for a comment. A spokesperson said the brand has set out to correct their error and reprice the product. They said: "Our Boots Men Everyday Skin Hyaluronic Acid Moisturiser (50ml) costs £6 but it was priced at £2.50 in one of our Aberdeen stores in error." "The Boots Ingredients Hyaluronic Acid Moisturiser (30ml) costs £5. Following a review, we will reduce the cost of this product to £3.60 so it is in line with the price of the men's product on a ml basis". The spokesperson added: "Thank you to the social media user in Aberdeen who posted the video that brought this to our attention". 'Pink tax' is not something officially imposed by governments, but it is arguable that women of Britain feel its effects. The term refers to the steeped prices of female products compared to those marketed to men, creating gendered price-discrimination. It describes the gap between products and services marketed to men and women - often identical products - including toiletries and sanitary products, clothing, and even services like dry cleaning and hair cuts. In turn, this forms a domino effect into women's finances, adding to the gender wage gap and financial inequality. A stark example in UK research from 2018 found women's facial moisturiser was 34.28 percent more expensive than men's. Help us improve our content by completing the survey below. We'd love to hear from you!
Daily Record
15-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
Boots' 'miracle in a bottle' £10 face oil that makes wrinkles 'disappear'
Skincare enthusiasts don't have long to bag this £10 Tuesday deal. Facial oils have become an important part of any skincare routine. With an ability to give skin that nourishing glow, there's a reason why beauty buffs swear by them. For those who are looking to address the signs of ageing, then one bottle worth a mention is Boots' No7 Youthful Replenishing Facial Oil that has been lauded in reviews for its ability to make wrinkles "disappear." While a 30ml often retails at £27.95, shoppers can save themselves almost £18 off the RRP, as it has been included in the health and beauty chain's £10 Tuesday sale - but the flash-deal is only available today, July 15. For those who suffer from dry, dehydrated skin, this skincare oil boasts an active blend that has been designed to mimic our skin's natural oils, with nourishing Jojoba helping to "lock in moisture" and "prevent future dryness." Said to be "lightweight" and "non-greasy" on the face, the beauty firm claims that its No7 oil leaves the skin "instantly" more radiant, while feeling soft and supple, with wrinkles and lines said to be reduced within just four weeks. No7 Youthful Replenishing Facial Oil, 30ml £27.95 £10 Boots Buy here Product Description For those whose skin needs a touch more hydration, then another bottle worth looking into is the number one bestselling £10 Revolution Pro Miracle Oil (30ml) that provides a "plumper, healthier and more radiant complexion." Looking to get a more radiant complexion? Then we'd suggest the L'Oreal Paris Age Perfect Golden Age Rosy-Oil Serum as an alternative, with a 30ml reduced from £24.99 to £10 on Amazon. Nevertheless, the flash-deal on the No7 Facial Oil may entice quite a few skincare enthusiasts, especially as it averages a 4.6 rating from reviews that hail it as a "miracle in a bottle" and a "game-changer." One glowing review read: "This oil doesn't make my face to oily and gives it a nice glow. I think it's very moisturizing and helps my small wrinkles disappear! I put a couple of drops on twice a day morning/evening." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. A second similar review read: "I tried this oil on a whim after a survey for foundation asked if I used facial oil and moisturizer. Googled facial oil, then found No 7 and other far more expensive department store oils. Decided to give it a try. I noticed that wrinkles started disappearing." Someone else said: "This is an actual miracle in a bottle. Since entering perimenopause/menopause , struggled with dehydrated skin from sweating and hot flushes. It feels like any product I've used gets sweated off and I get a horrible tight feeling on my skin. "Started using this oil pre moisturiser and it is a gamechanger. My skin feels super soft, silky and moisturised throughout the day regardless of hot flushes. Absolutely amazing, I love this." Beauty deal of the week Looking to upgrade your straighteners, then look no further than this Amazon deal we have spotted. The Remington Advanced Coconut Therapy Hair Straightener, which has been hailed as "better than ghd", is now on offer for a staggering 75 percent less, as it is has been dropped from £139.99 to just £34.90. To help keep hair soft and shiny with each use, the floating ceramic plates feature micro-conditioners that have been infused with coconut oil and UV filters, keeping tresses protected from any frizz caused by too much heat. Its salon-style design means it comes complete with an ultra-fast 15-second heat up time and five digital temperature controls up to 230C, while the rounded barrel design with a swivel cord makes it easy to create either a sleek straight or bouncy curls look. There's also an integrated sensor that kicks in when the plates come into contact with the hair, ensuring they never overheat, while plate lock and auto-shut off function offers peace of mind and safety. Considering Remington's status for hair tools, it's no surprise to hear that this coconut-infused straightener has been singled out as an 'Amazon Choice' product, with a glowing 4.4 rating based on over 1,000 reviews from happy purchasers. One beauty fan praised: "Better than ghds. What can I say I have used GHDs for the last 20 years? My last pair broke yesterday so after some research I thought I would try these Remington's. "I can't believe how straight my hair is gone, not even my GHD's got it this straight. Amazing straighteners on would recommend to anybody, I have thick course hair and look how smooth it looks." It is worth noting that a few shoppers have found that using the oil leaves their skin feeling "greasy", which means it might not be suitable for all skin types, or for layering with other heavy products, which is something to consider when buying. Someone with this issue stated: "I'm disappointed with this facial oil. I thought it would be more like a dry oil but it's so greasy & just wouldn't sink in. I followed up with the night cream so it was even more greasy. I love No 7 but not this, sorry." Although, another shopper who preferred the consistency said: "I have tried lots of different facial oils that cost considerably more than this one, and I always return to this one. It's light, non greasy, smooths the appearance of my finer wrinkles and doesn't smell. For the price it's a bargain as a little goes a long way. Highly recommend." The No7 Youthful Replenishing Facial Oil (30ml) is available in Boots' £10 Tuesday deals exclusively online today, July 15.
