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Monday, 3 November 2025

The Inkey List Skincare Routine: Simple, Affordable, and Seriously Effective

If you’ve been on the hunt for skincare that’s both effective and affordable, The Inkey List should already be on your radar. Known for its minimalist, ingredient-focused approach, the brand believes that better skin starts with knowledge— and honestly, that’s a philosophy I can get behind.
The Inkey List Skincare Routine: Simple, Affordable, and Seriously Effective
In today’s post, I’m sharing a simple four-step routine using some of my favourite products from The Inkey List that deliver hydration, glow, and skin balance without breaking the bank.

Step 1: Oat Cleansing Balm – The Gentle Multitasker 

This cleansing balm is a cult favourite for a reason. It melts away makeup, SPF, and daily grime while soothing sensitive skin with oat kernel oil and colloidal oatmeal. It leaves your face feeling soft and clean — never stripped. Perfect as the first step in a double cleanse or on its own for dry skin days.

Step 2: Omega Water Cream – Lightweight Hydration 

If you prefer a moisturiser that feels weightless but still deeply hydrating, Omega Water Cream is a winner. Formulated with omega fatty acids, glycerin, and niacinamide, it helps balance oil and strengthen the skin barrier. It’s ideal for all skin types and layers beautifully under makeup.

Step 3: Exosome Hydroglow Complex – The Radiance Booster 

This is where the glow happens! This serum works to boost hydration and improve skin texture, giving that lit-from-within look. The Exosome Hydroglow Complex also supports the skin barrier and helps with dullness, leaving your complexion plump and luminous.

Step 4: Caffeine Eye Cream – Bright Eyes, Always 

Tired eyes? This lightweight eye cream helps to depuff and brighten thanks to caffeine and Matrixyl 3000. It’s perfect for mornings when you need a quick refresh — store it in the fridge for an extra cooling boost.

Why I Love The Inkey List 

What sets The Inkey List apart is their educational approach. Every product label clearly lists key ingredients and explains how to use them, helping you understand why each step matters. The brand is all about simplifying skincare — no overcomplication, no unnecessary steps, just science-backed results.

Final Thoughts

Whether you’re new to skincare or just want to streamline your routine, this four-step lineup has everything you need for clean, hydrated, glowing skin. Affordable, accessible, and effective — The Inkey List proves that great skin doesn’t have to come with a luxury price tag.

Shop The Inkey List: HERE








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Sunday, 2 November 2025

Boots x The Beauty Crop Beauty Icons Gift Set

The latest Boots Beauty Icons Gift Set has arrived and it is with Beauty Crop. Launching as part of the 16 Beauty Icons Edit which are being released on the run up to Christmas - so far we have had Sculpted by AimeeRedkenNARSK-BeautyelfBubbleOuai and Drunk Elephant with more to come.
Boots x The Beauty Crop Beauty Icons Gift Set
As with the other collections in this Boots series, the Boots x The Beauty Crop Beauty Icons Gift Set Is priced at £35.


Contents

  • The Beauty Crop Oui Cherie Mist 100ml – FULL SIZE worth £10
  • The Beauty Crop Oui Cherie Hydrating Gripping Primer 20ml – FULL SIZE worth £8
  • The Beauty Crop Vitamin Babe Setting Powder – Translucent 8g – FULL SIZE worth £10
  • The Beauty Crop Glow Milk Luminous Powder Blush - Popping Peony 4ml – FULL SIZE worth £8
  • The Beauty Crop Glow Milk Liquid Blush - Popping Peony 4ml – FULL SIZE worth £8
  • The Beauty Crop Peptide Calm Hydrating Lip Treatment – Plum 10g – FULL SIZE worth £8
  • The Beauty Crop Popping Peony Scrunchie


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Lookfantastic The Black Friday Edit 2025

The Black Friday offers are already coming in thick and fast, with many brands having already kicked off their sale, but from Lookfantastic, as in previous years come their Black Friday Beauty Edit.
Lookfantastic The Black Friday Edit 2025
This edit is said to be worth £125, but is on sale for just £40. Inside you will find products from Sol de Janeiro, Anastasia Beverly Hills, and more.


Contents 

  • Philip Kingsley Elasticizer Booster Restoring Conditioner 150ml (Full Size) Worth £30​
  • Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Velvet - Shades Vary (Full Size) Worth £25​
  • ICONIC London Instant Sunshine Bronzing Drops 13ml (Full Size) Worth £22​
  • 111SKIN Rose Gold Brightening Face Mask 1pc (Full Size) Worth £20​
  • Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 68 Perfume Mist 30ml (Deluxe Size) Worth £11​
  • The INKEY List Hydrocolloid Invisible Pimple Patches 24pcs (Full Size) Worth £9​
  • The Beauty Crop Oui Cherie Primer 20ml (Full Size) Worth £8​






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Saturday, 1 November 2025

2025 Boots Advent Calendars

On sale now - Premium Beauty
On sale now - 24 Days of Sknicare
Use code STARGIFT for 10% off

Following the update that there is to be two No7 Beauty Advent Calendars for 2025, news just in is that there is also to be two Boots Advent Calendars too.
2025 Boots Advent Calendars
Featuring two headline acts: a 24-Day Premium Advent Calendar priced at £150 and a 24-Days of Skincare Calendar priced at £70.

 
Contents for the 24 Days of Premium Skincare
  • Drunk Elephant Protini™ Polypeptide Face Moisturiser
  • Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 76 Hair & Body Perfume Mist
  • Nars Light Reflecting Hydrating Primer
  • Laneige Lip Glowy Balm in Berry
  • ICONIC London Get Cheeky Face Powder Palette
  • Caudalie VinoHydra Moisturizing Mask
  • ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm
  • Estée Lauder Advanced Night Cleansing Gelée with 15 Amino Acids
  • Benefit Hoola Bronzer
  • Floral Street Arizona Bloom Eau de Parfum
  • Fresh Soy Face Cleanser
  • MAC Macximal Silky Matte Lipstick in Velvet Teddy
  • MAC Lip Pencil
  • Milk Makeup Multi-Use Matte Cream Bronzer Mini Stick
  • Rituals The Ritual of Mehr Sweet Orange & Cedar Wood Body Scrub
  • AVEDA Botanical Repair™ Strengthening Leave-In Treatment
  • Philip Kingsley Elasticizer Extreme Rich Deep-Conditioning Treatment
  • First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads with Glycolic + Lactic Acids
  • Origins GinZing™ Brightening Eye Cream with Caffeine and Ginseng
  • Lancome Genifique Ultimate Serum
  • Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Express Eye Mask
  • Fenty Skin Blemish Defeat’r BHA Spot-Targeting Gel
  • Too Faced Kissing Jelly Lip Oil Gloss
  • Fenty Beauty Icon Velvet Lipstick

Contents for the 24 Days of Skincare Advent Calendar
  • Byoma Melting Balm Cleanser 60g
  • Anua Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner 250ml
  • haruharu wonder Black Rice Moisture Cleansing Oil 150ml
  • Bubble Slam Dunk Hydrating Cream Moisturiser 50ml
  • Anua PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Capsule 100 Serum 30ml
  • Round Lab Birch Juice Sunscreen SPF50+ PA+ 50ml
  • Q+A AHA Exfoliator Body Scrub 250ml
  • Boots Ingredients Salicylic Acid Cleanser 150ml
  • Lanolips 101 Ointment
  • PIXI Hydrating Milky Mist 80ml
  • Boots Modern Chemistry Restore Hydrogel Sleep Mask
  • Simple Mattifying UV Fluid with SPF 50
  • Starface Hydro-Star® Black Pimple Patches
  • St Moriz Illuminating Gradual Tanning Lotion 150ml
  • The INKEY List™ Caffeine Eye Cream
  • Garnier Moisture Bomb Sakura Hydrating Sheet Mask
  • Soap & Glory Face Soap & Clarity Vitamin C Facial Wash 50ml
  • Tocobo Vita Glazed Lip Mask 20ml
  • Superfacialist Vitamin C+ Skin Renew Cleansing Oil 100ml
  • Aveeno Skin Renewal Smoothing Cream 50ml
  • Burt’s Bees Salted Caramel Limited Edition Lip Balm
  • LUMENE Nordic-C Glow Boost Essence Serum with Vitamin C & Hyaluronic Acid 30ml
  • Boots Aqua Hydrating Water Gel Moisturiser 50ml
  • Cetaphil Rich Night Cream 50g


As more details are released, this page will be updated. You can also find a list of all the 2025 Beauty Advent Calendars here on my blog.


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