Beauty is in the eye of the beholder – specifically you, browsing the internet in the dark days of winter – and whether you’re seeking to overhaul your skincare routine or embrace a colourful eyeshadow look for 2020, shopping the beauty sales are are your best bet at doing so while saving a pretty penny.
Top up on your old faithfuls or try something new, from statement lipsticks to long-lasting foundations. Now is the time to treat yourself to the Christmas goodies you wish you’d found waiting for you at the bottom of your stocking.
Bag a bargain from the deals on offer, as we take you through the biggest and best discounts to shop in this season’s sales.
Deals were correct at time of publishing and items are available until stocks last.
Charlotte Tilbury Starry Eyes To Hypnotise Palette, Net-A-Porter, was £60, now £42
Get it while it’s hot: Charlotte Tilbury’s latest palette was one of the biggest launches in eyeshadow in 2019, so we suspect this bargain won’t last long. Featuring a mix of shimmery and matte shades ranging from gold hues to khaki greens, it’s a keeper.
BIODERMA Sensibio H2O Make-up Removing Micellar Water 500ml, Feel Unique, was £15.80, now £10.50
If you’re a bit lazy when it comes to taking off your makeup, keep a bottle of this with a pack of cotton pads close by come bedtime. It brilliantly removes all traces of glitter, waterproof mascara and full coverage foundation in one easy swipe.
Laura Mercier Limited Edition Velour Extreme Matte Lipstick, Cult Beauty, was £22.50, now £18
These stick, pen-like, lipsticks are rich in colour and matte in finish. As someone who is on her second stick in the shade Optimist, I can attest to them being long-lasting too and they’ll see you through many New Years Eve kisses.
Living Proof Perfect Hair Day (PhD) Dry Shampoo 198ml, Feel Unique, was £18, now £16.20
Earlier in 2019, we pitted a bottle of this against a classic bottle of Batiste and it emerged victorious, thanks to its fresh fragrance, and its ability to breathe new life into a greasy barnet. You will not regret buying this.
Herbivore Self Love Body Ritual Kit, Space NK, was £38, now £18
Settle in for some pampering TLC this January with Herbivore, which has helpfully combined its jasmine body oil, amethyst exfoliating body polish and a coco rose body polish in a kit that has 50% off.
Eyeko Skinny Liquid Eyeliner, Space NK, was £16, now £11
Keep your eyeliner sharp, precise and applied with a feline flick with this liquid eyeliner. Its smudge resistant, with no fading or caking throughout the day.
Pat McGrath Labs Dark Star 006 Eye Kit – UltraSuede Brown, Net-A-Porter, was £120, now £84
Nobody does a statement eye look quite like Pat McGrath, so try your hand at a classic smoky eye with this kit which includes; a hazelnut brown shadow infused with flecks of glitter, a matte black shadow, a Champagne shadow with a metallic finish, a holographic pearl shadow with hints of blue, a pigment gloss to add texture, a kohl pencil and a buffer brush to blend it all together.
Anya Hindmarch Smells Washing Powder Scented Candle, 700g, Net-A-Porter, was £150, now £105
While admittedly expensive, Anya Hindmarch’s scented candles are one of a kind. Our favourite is this washing powder fragrance, which is perfect to reset your home if the smell of cinnamon and clove is lingering after Christmas.
Skinnydip Lobster Cosmetic Bag, ASOS, was £16, now £12
If you’re all set for makeup, then update your kit with a new bag to hold it all in. This one by SkinnyDip will ensure you never lose your favourite products, while being compact enough to make doing your makeup on-the-go a breeze.
Urban Decay All Nighter setting spray 118ml, Selfridges, was £24, now £18
We’re big fans of this makeup setting spray at HuffPost. Our Assistant Editor, Amy, sings its praises for keeping her makeup in place and looking flawless all day at a friend’s wedding, where she cried the whole day without once smudging her mascara.
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