Call us optimistic, but it feels like sunnier days are just around the corner. Whether you've spent your commute scouring sites for the best last minute holiday deals, booked a staycation or simply been eyeing up your local beer garden, the summer prep is real. And it's time to turn your attention to your bathroom cabinet too.
Trying to condense an entire shelf worth of beauty favourites into a mini suitcase - or worse, those little plastic bags that get handed out for hand luggage at security - is a true skill, and shopping for those summer beauty essentials can be overwhelming. Always on hand to make life easier, though, Boots is a one-stop-shop for everything you'll need for a weekend in the countryside, or a fortnight by the beach.
Advantage Cards At The Ready
Boots have launched a brand new scheme called Price Advantage,available exclusively for Boots Advantage Card holders, that offers savings on hundreds of cult classic products you likely use everyday. New customers can sign up simply for an Advantage Card on the Boots app, where you’ll also get additional benefits, too, like Advantage card points and personalised offers, making that big pre-holiday shop even more affordable.
Next time you shop with Boots in store or online, look out for the products marked Price Advantage in pink and make the most of them. And if your favourite buy doesn't yet feature, never fear. These exciting offers are updated monthly, so keep an eye out and it might just make the cut.
Ready to shop? Here's an edit we made earlier. Our handy list of beauty must-haves covers everything from brightening serums to pick-me-up tonics, TikTok-approved make-up, and, of course, a reliable broad spectrum SPF.
Introducing Grazia's holiday beauty essentials, all available at Boots. Shop them at a very special price this month below:
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Soltan Protect & Moisturise Lotion SPF50+, £4 (£3.50 With Price Advantage)
A regular fixture on every 'Best SPFs' list, this tried and tested sun cream is a bestseller for a reason. Boasting maximum 5 star UVA protection and intensive moisturisation, the easily absorbed formula is water resistant so you're covered in and out of the pool.
PIXI Double Cleanse, £24 (£16 With Price Advantage)
Save on space and double up on expert approved skincare with Pixi's 2 in 1 double cleanse. One side of the jar is a solid cleansing oil to remove make up and dirt, and the other side is a nourishing cleansing cream to cleanse and condition.
No7 Laboratories Firming Booster Serum, £34.95 (£17.95 With Price Advantage )
Designed for the areas of the face most prone to loss of firmness, this potent booster serum boasts visible results in just one week, plumping skin's appearance to lift, tone and hydrate in one step.
Carbon Theory Tea Tree Oil & Citric Acid Breakout Control Facial Purifying Tonic, £19.99 (£12.00 With Price Advantage)
Blemish prone or oily skin? Look no further than Carbon Theory. Spot friendly Tea Tree Oil and fresh Pink Grapefruit Extract deep cleanse and minimise shine while keeping your complexion clear. A natural antiseptic toner, effective in treating acne, pigmentation, clogged pores and dark spots.
CeraVe PM Facial Moisturising Lotion , £13 (£10.00 With Price Advantage)
Once you've cleansed and toned, a good moisturiser is key, particularly if you've spent a dehydrating day in the sun. CeraVe's lightweight lotion is specially formulated to protect the skins barrier while hyaluronic acid helps to lock in moisture for 24 hours.
17. Eye Pigment Quick Stick, £4 (£3 With Price Advantage)
You needn't be a professional to master a smokey eye with these creamy and blendable shadow sticks, available in 5 universally flattering shades from metallic rust to frosty ice blue.
17. Light Reflect Liquid Highlighter, £4.50 (£3.50 With Price Advantage)
Enhance your newly acquired, sunkissed glow with this lightweight liquid highlighter. One drop promises luminous skin whether dotted on the cheekbones or mixed in with foundation.
Sexy Mother Pucker Pillow Plump XXL Lip Gloss, £10 (£1.83 With Price Advantage)
For a full and glossy colour, this XXL lipgloss is infused with natural plant oil which tingles, making your lips feel instantly fuller.
Garnier, Ultimate Blends Repairing Hair Food Papaya Shampoo For Damaged Hair £6 (£4 With Price Advantage)
Holidays are synonymous with swimming, and the salty sea or chlorine filled pools can take their toll on your hair. To help nourish damaged and thirsty hair, this light foam blended with Papaya & Coconut gently cleanses and nourishes dry hair, for healthy-looking (and tropical smelling) shine.
No 7. Age Defying Lipstick, £11.95 (£7.95 With Price Advantage)
The vitamin rich formula of this lipstick is packed full of natural oils meaning lips are cared for and conditioned all day. For a sunny, holiday shade check out 'Sunset Blush', a balmy coral perfectly paired with cocktail.
Bio-Oil Natural Skincare Oil, £27.99 (£15.00 With Price Advantage)
Worried about scars and stretch marks ahead of stripping off on the beach? Bio Oil's natural formulation of 14 nourishing oils massages into the skin for the clinically proven reduction of blemishes.
L'Oreal Paris Age Perfect Cell Renew Day Cream, £29.99 (£20.00 With Price Advantage)
For instantly nourished, smoother and more comfortable feeling skin, opt for the powerful Revitalising Day Cream specifically designed with epidermal renewal in mind. Wrinkles appear reduced, skin feels firmer and looks more radiant, so you'll confident going without make up for the duration of your stay.
Maybelline Colossal Curl Bounce Mascara, £10.99 (£8.99 With Price Advantage)
If you're one of the few people who haven't tried curl bounce thanks to the now viral rave reviews on TikTok, now is your opportunity. The unique brush lifts, separates, and curls lashes for high volume and curl impact.
For these – and even more beauty essentials – shopin-store and online at Boots.