The M&S Beauty Bag is back for 2025 and worth £210
Following its cyber attack last month, M&S has paused online orders, although products remain available to browse online and stores are open.
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This year, the brand has gone all out with a selection of cult classic buys selected by their in-house beauty team, including:
Estee Lauder Revitalising Supreme+ Youth Power Crème, 15ml
M&S Discover Sweet Frangipani, 30ml
Arkive The Good Habit Hybrid Oil, 50ml
Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray, 50ml
Bloom & Blossom Mission Moisture Nourishing Body Cream, 200ml
This Works Perfect Body Smoothing Wash, 200ml
Tangle Teezer Original Mini Paradise Green Brush
Estee Lauder Double Wear Zero-Smudge Lengthening Mascara, 6ml
Floral Street Electric Rhubarb Fragrance, 10ml
Dr PawPaw Original Balm, 10ml
Ren Evercalm Barrier Support Advanced SPF50, 25ml
It's perfect for anyone who wants to sample some new brands or stock up on minis for travel.
(Image: M&S) The M&S beauty bag is part of a new range, launched in stores, that also includes fashion and beauty ranges which they say is "designed with city breaks, special occasions and sun-drenched destinations in mind - think short shorts, swimwear that makes a splash, statement separates and easy, breezy linen."
Womenswear highlights include crochet co-ords, designed for layering or lounging, shell-inspired jewellery and metallic sandals.
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Menswear has the brand's signature summer suits in lightweight linen, plus banana leaf prints bring a tropical twist, and the return of Autograph leather fisherman sandals.
There's a kids' range too, with linen co-ords, crochet separates and tropical accessories.
The beauty section has four new fragrances - Airport Arrival, After Sun Snooze, Cool Blast and Salty Skin.
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