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Wednesday, 24 December 2025

The Ultimate 2025 Beauty Sales Guide

The 2025 beauty sales have started, and this is hands down one of the best times of year to stock up on skincare, make-up, fragrance and haircare for less. 
The Ultimate 2025 Beauty Sales Guide
From luxury beauty counters to cult-favourite online retailers, winter and festive sales are bringing some of the biggest discounts we’ll see all year and using my discount codes will give you some even bigger sales at some outlets - HERE

2025 Beauty Sales A–Z


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Tuesday, 16 December 2025

Boots x No7 Good Intent Beauty Icons Gift Set 2025

The latest Boots Beauty Icons Gift Set has arrived completing the launch of 16 offers and it called the Boots x No7 Good Intent Beauty Icons Gift Set 2025.
Boots x No7 Good Intent Beauty Icons Gift Set 2025
Launching as part of the 16 Beauty Icons Edit which are being released in the run up to Christmas - so far we have had Sculpted by Aimee, Redken, NARS, K-Beauty, elf, Bubble, Ouai, Drunk Elephant, Beauty Crop, Kerastase, Made by Mitchell, Laneige, Sol de Janeiro and the Trending on Social Beauty Icons Gift Set.

Boots x No7 Good Intent Beauty Icons Gift Set 2025 is said to be worth £95.70 and it is on sale now, priced at £35.


Contents

  • Boots Transparent Makeup Bag – Light Pink
  • No7 Good Intent Skin Sip Moisture Milk 150ml – FULL SIZE
  • No7 Good Intent Pore Buff Cleansing Oil 150ml – FULL SIZE
  • No7 Good Intent Dream Drench Wrapping Mask 70ml – FULL SIZE
  • No7 Good Intent Radiance Reflect Spray Serum 90ml – FULL SIZE
  • No7 Good Intent Dew Bank Water Cream 100ml – FULL SIZE
  • No7 Good Intent Glow Guard SPF 30 50ml – FULL SIZE



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Cult Beauty The After Dark Edit


If you love makeup and want a quick, all-in-one “ready-for-night” kit, the Cult Beauty The After Dark Edit is a must-buy this season. Curated by the team behind Cult Beauty, this limited-edition beauty box is designed to help you go from day-to-night in minutes — whether you’re heading to festive drinks, a party or a night on the town.
Cult Beauty After Dark Edit
Said to be worth £115 it will go on sale, priced at just £42 and with previous Edit's like this, it will sell quickly.


This Edit features a total of 5 make-up products from brands such as NARS, Charlotte Tilbury, KOSAS, Chantecaille and Laura Mercier.

Contents

  • Laura Mercier Caviar Eye Stick Shadow in Amethyst  - FULL SIZE
  • Charlotte Tilbury Lip Lustre in Seduction - FULL SIZE
  • Kosas Hotliner Contouring Lip Liner in Epic  - FULL SIZE
  • Chantecaille Faux Cils Longest Lash Mascara in Black - DELUXE SIZE
  • NARS Light Reflecting Primer - DELUXE SIZE

The Cult Beauty After Dark Edit is a polished, thoughtfully curated beauty box that delivers everything you need for instant evening glamour. With a retail value of around £115 for just £42, it’s a high-impact, high-value edit perfect for the upcoming party season. Whether you’re treating yourself or someone special, this box is absolutely worth snapping up.




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Looking After Your Skin While On A Skiing Holiday

The skiing is a rite of passage for many households, if not an annual staple; after all, holidaymaking isn’t just a summer pursuit. Sometimes, we need that little winter firebreak before the mad rush of Christmas and its relentless preceding days – and what better way to calm the mind than by hurtling down a slope on two thin boards, followed closely by your loved ones?
Looking After Your Skin While On A Skiing Holiday
Thrilling as ski holidays are, there’s more to worry about than the risk of hurty knees and bruised pride. Indeed, ski trips pose a significant risk to our health in another way – namely, our skin. The combination of cold temperatures, high winds and bright sunshine do not a glowing complexion make. Let’s take a look at the exact risks posed by ski holidays, then, and figure out how to ensure you remain your glowing best.

Getting to Your Ski Resort

When planning a skiing holiday, it’s not just your skincare routine you need to think about — how you’ll get to the resort is just as important. After a flight into France, many skiers choose a direct transfer to avoid the stress of navigating unfamiliar roads or public transport while carrying ski gear.

If you’re heading to the French Alps, particularly La Plagne, arranging a reliable transfer in advance can help your trip start smoothly. A pre-booked transfer from Lyon to La Plagne offers a comfortable and convenient way to reach the resort, leaving you free to relax and focus on enjoying your ski holiday.

Arriving calm and stress-free also helps you settle in quicker — which is always a bonus when you’re dealing with cold mountain air and looking after your skin in extreme weather conditions.

Shielding Your Skin From Intense Sun

The key philosophy behind skincare and protection when going to any new environment is simply this: protection from environmental factors. Your skin barrier is vital not just for the fairness of your complexion, but also for your general wellbeing; ensuring this is up to new challenges is vital for the overall betterment of your skin. With this in mind, what are the key direct environmental factors to consider during last-minute ski holidays? There is one immediate one, and it’s not the one you think.

The sun is a major risk to skin health, with considerable thanks to two facts: that UV exposure is amplified at altitude; and that snow has a high albedomeaning it reflects the sun’s rays right back at you. With all this in mind, high-SPF sunscreen and lip balm are non-negotiables.

Hydration And Moisture In Cold, Dry Mountain Air

The sun is an oft-forgotten environmental factor but, of course, it isn’t the only environmental factor. Ski holidays are famously cold, and mountains are famously windy too – a perfect storm of conditions for wicking away the moisture in your skin (not helped by the high altitude, either). As such, hydration is key, as is the packaging-up of some rich cream-based moisturisers and layering serums + creams for a comprehensive moisturising programme.

Protecting Often-Neglected Areas

Skincare is neglected on skiing trips mainly for the fact that much of our bodies are usually covered. We’re top-to-bottom wrapped in ski-wear, from boots to over-clothes to ski goggles and gloves, so why do we need to think about skin? Well, there’s plenty of ways for the environment to affect our skin between sessions, besides which there are areas on show that we easily forget about – including the lips and ears. Lips are especially vulnerable for lacking sebaceous glands; a decent lip balm with SPF50+ can be a life-saver.














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