Beauty buffs bag £20 box of skincare essentials worth £97 perfect for travel
Skincare fans can refresh their collection for less with this deal thanks to premium beauty brand Perricone MD
With skincare continuing to dominate beauty trends, more people are investing in high-quality products that help them look and feel their best. From glow-boosting serums to nourishing moisturisers, finding the right skincare routine can feel like a game-changer but with so many of the best products being premium ones, the trial and error of finding what works can sometimes be costly.
Shoppers who've been tempted to test Perricone MD's high performance skincare range can now do so for a fraction of the normal price. The Perricone MD Try Me Box is £20 and back in stock having sold out earlier in the year and includes £97 worth of products, making it perfect for trying the entire range - or, for existing fans of the superbrand - perfect for popping in a washbag to take on holiday.
The first product included in the box is an Essential Fx Acyl-Glutathione Chia Oil Deluxe sample, a nourishing oil that softens the appearance of wrinkles and creases. The oil is said to be a victim F blend, including omega-rich chia seed oil which leaves skin looking renewed.
It also has a small pot of Cold Plasma Plus+ The Intensive Gel Mask, which is said to deliver moisture to improve the loss of radiance, uneven texture and tones, wrinkles and loss of firmness. The High Potency Classics Face Finishing and Firming Moisturiser sample is also included, and is said to be one of the brands best-selling moisturisers - loaded with antioxidants and nourishing nutrients to help minimise the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The formula includes vitamin E, DMAE, and kukui nut seed oil which helps with dryness.
Shoppers also get to try the Cold Plasma Plus+ Sub-D / Neck product, which can sculpt, firm, tighten and contour the jawline and neck areas. It targets and improves the appearance of lines, wrinkles, uneven texture, sagging and more while smoothing skin and improving elasticity. The set also features some High Potency Hyaluronic Intensive Hydrating Serum, which is designed to to instantly replenish with essential moisture, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Finally, there's the Essential FX Acyl-Glutathione Rejuvenating Moisturiser which said to deeply moisturise, yet absorb quickly, without leaving behind any residual greasiness or stickiness. It is formulated with acyl-glutathione to reduce wrinkles and creases.
However, if this isn't the set shoppers are looking for, they could try another skincare bundle such as the CSA Kit Retinol Edition for £80 from Medik8, which is designed for those looking for the classic form of Vitamin A to address concerns about ageing skin. The kit includes all three steps of Medik8's vitamin C, sunscreen and vitamin A routine for protected, youthful-looking skin. For a cheaper option shoppers could try The Ordinary The Clear Set for £14.10 from Boots which comes with a glucoside foaming cleanser, salicylic acid 2% solution, natural moisturising factors + beta glucan and is suitable for both teens and adults and all skin types.
The products from the £20 Perricone MD box, however, have all been rated highly on their website. For example, the Cold Plasma Plus+ Sub D has a 4.35 out of 5-star rating from 393 reviews on the website. One shopper said: 'I could not be happier with the results from this neck cream, the changes to the skin on my neck are significant, I am truly blown away.'
Another wrote: 'Love this product. Started using this as I received it as a bonus gift. Since then I have been using it for about two years, and although I'm 69, my neck and chest looks soft and plump, will not be without it.'
Another shopper said: 'I use this day and night. It's lightweight but yet effective.'
Some disagreed, however, with one person saying: 'I could see an improvement but only small, not sure if it's worth the price tag.'
Having sold out previously, it would appear shoppers think the £20 bundle is a good way to test the products for less.
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