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Daily Mirror
30-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
'Saviour in a bottle' Elizabeth Arden anti-ageing cream slashed to £33
The Elizabeth Arden website is currently offering multiple ways to save on orders, with discounts and free gifts available on a wide range of products - but the deals end soon Elizabeth Arden has long been a household name when it comes to skincare, and now, fans of the premium beauty brand can snag over £80 worth of complimentary anti-ageing skincare in a flash deal. Bargain loving beauty fans can combine multiple deals to maximise savings on the brand's website - but the offer is ending soon. By merging discount codes with free gifts and samples, customers can cop themselves a significantly reduced basket of popular products. And our beauty writers have worked out the best ways to stack the deals, with one method seeing shoppers acquire more than £200 worth of products for £133 - almost 40% off. Let's break it down step by step. Running until this Sunday, June 1, there is a three for two code on the Elizabeth Arden website, which enables customers to get three products for the price of two, with the cheapest item being free. Shoppers can input the code 3FOR2 at the checkout to claim the deal, which applies to most items on the website, excluding some of the sets. But that's not all, as those who spend £100 will secure a free full-size Eight Hour Cream Hand Treatment, worth £29. This deal stack is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their skincare routine - but what are the best products to purchase to make the most of the freebies? Retinol reigns supreme in the anti-ageing realm, and Elizabeth Arden's focused line-up dedicated to the ingredient is an ideal starting point for those aiming to combat fine lines and wrinkles. Their Retinol + HPR Ceramide Rapid Skin-Renewing Water Cream, priced at £77, contributes nicely towards hitting that spending mark, earning praise as a 'potent' cream that grants 'nourished and radiant skin with a youthful bounce.'. Brimming with high-grade retinol plus advanced HPR, skin-tautening peptides, ceramides to fortify the moisture barrier, volumising hyaluronic acid, and calming botanicals, it promises to diminish wrinkles and pores within a week. Surprisingly gentle for a retinol product, it's championed as 'gentle enough for day and nighttime use', provided that an SPF is donned during daytime. In comparison, other favoured retinol offerings include The Ordinary's Retinol 1% in Squalane at £8.50, whilst Face Theory presents its Encapsulated Retinol 3% Renewing Serum for £30. And for those seeking intensified potency, Medik8's Crystal Retinal surges ahead at 11 times the strength of regular retinol, often crowned as a top-tier skincare must-have. Yet, Elizabeth Arden's offering remains firmly established in the market, as reflected by a 4.7-star rating from nearly 2,000 reviews. A satisfied customer shared: "Saviour in a bottle, if you're thinking of buying it, my advice is to do it - you absolutely won't regret it. I cannot tell you the difference in such a short time; it makes my skin feel better." Another user chimed in: " Overnight my skin looks glowing and hydrated. My skin appears tighter and I am keen to see any longer term results." However, the product's subtle fragrance may not be to everyone's liking, with one customer leaving a three-star review, stating: "The gel has the texture of a light water-based moisturiser like Avene's water gel and there is a faint floral scent that could be irritating for sensitive skin. When I used this during the day it severely dried out my skin. Which is interesting since I've been on 0.05% tretinoin for a year now. This cream for me would only be used at night." A fourth user lauded the cream's packaging, remarking: "These ones are amazing. The packaging is great - very hygienic and the right amount in for me. The results are even better - fed and plumped skin with a glowing effect. "I've been using this for a few weeks now. I use it twice a day after retinol capsule application," shared another. "Unlike other retinol creams I have no stinging, soreness or drying of the skin. Both are lovely to apply and feel very nourishing and soothing on my skin." For those looking to expand their skincare routine, they might consider complementary products such as the Retinol Ceramide Line Erasing Eye Cream, priced at £56, which promises to smooth, brighten and de-puff for younger-looking eyes, and the Retinol + HPR Ceramide Capsules Rapid Skin-Renewing Serum. The latter is available in three sizes, 30, 60 or 90 capsules, with the first costing £53 - or free as part of the three for two deal. With this specific basket, customers can apply the code 3FOR2 at checkout and the Eight Hour hand cream will appear as complimentary. They'll also have the option to select two mini samples, pushing the value over £215 - but shoppers would pay £133 and enjoy free delivery. If we exclude the mini free samples, this basket gets shoppers four full sized products at an average of £33.25 each. In other skincare deals, The Liz Earle Cleanse & Smooth Collection, worth £89, is currently £39 at Boots, making it over half price. The kit features three full-size products, ideal for those seeking a gentle yet effective skincare routine.
Daily Mirror
26-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
New retinal cream 'to rival Medik8' praised for ‘transforming skin in 2 weeks'
If you're on the hunt for a new multi-tasking skincare product that targets visible signs of ageing and dark spots, without a hefty price tag, look no further than this retinal serum The iconic skincare brand Facetheory has just launched a new multi-functional retinol cream that's sure to take over your beauty regime. Rivalling the likes of Medik8, where a similar retinal serum would retail for £45, this Retinal Supreme MultiCream is available for the more budget-friendly price of £30. Promising to banish fine lines and wrinkles, as well as dry, dull and loose skin, shoppers who have snatched up this skincare marvel have been raving about its fast and noticeable results. This serum not only targets signs of ageing, but it also works to even the skintone and minimise breakouts - all of that in one bottle, it's no wonder shoppers are flocking to buy their own. This multi-active serum and moisturiser targets all key signs of ageing in a single formula, taking over your entire skincare routine. The serum boosts collagen production, reduces lines and wrinkles, brightens, evens skin tone, smooths texture, refines pores, and deeply hydrates with six powerful ingredients. The serum features ingredients like sustained-release retinal, Granactive Retinoid, marine bio-retinol, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin C, which all work together to improve the appearance of the skin for a smoother, brighter and younger-looking complexion. More effective with less irritation; this serum is equipped with retinal that is 20x more potent than retinol. It converts directly to retinoic acid, making it less irritating to even sensitive skin. Retinal firms the skin, reduces the appearance of fine lines, stimulates collagen synthesis, and rejuvenates the skin. Retailing for £30, shoppers have been singing the praises of this new serum in the reviews section. One thrilled customer shares: "Wow! I have extremely sensitive and reactive skin lately. Dry, tight and constantly flaking around my mouth and chin. This has stopped it in one night! I woke up this morning to calmer skin, redness diminished by at least 70 percent and not a flake in sight! My skin looks a million times better! I'm about to order more to stock up as this is now something I cannot live without. Thank you Facetheory. You have saved my skin." Further adoration comes from this buyer who beams: "This is my all year round day moisturiser for the last few years, it is beautifully hydrating, brightening and works well with all the other skin care products I use . I often mix in a couple of drops of the Dewy Cacao oil to give an extra dewy glow and even more hydration. It's a staple in my skincare collection, as are many of Face Theory products." A third writes: " One of the best serum I have ever used. It light weight creamy and dissolves easily into to the skin which gives the face a silky and radiant look." And this shopper says: " It's only been a week of using it, and it's already improved my skin. Its thick consistency doesn't absorb straight away. With more massaging, it goes in. I like it; it looks and feels like no-nonsense stuff." You can pick up this retinal gem for £30 at Facetheory, or if you'd prefer to splash some cash, you can get this Medik8 Crystal Retinal serum for £36 in Lookfantastic's sale. If you're keeping to a tighter budget, check out The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion Serum for £15.20 from Boots.
Wales Online
19-05-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
The award-winning moisturiser which protects you from the sun shoppers say is the ‘holy grail'
The award-winning moisturiser which protects you from the sun shoppers say is the 'holy grail' If you want a lightweight product which cares for your skin in more than just one way, then this could be the perfect summer saviour for you No7 Future Renew UV Defence Shield SPF 50 (Image: Boots ) If you're looking for the perfect moisturiser to see you through the summer - one that feels lightweight, and protects you from the sun, then the No7 Future Renew UV Defence Shield SPF 50, which was named a winner at the Boots Beauty Awards, could be the perfect thing. Shoppers have called it the 'holy grail', and say it leaves your face super 'refreshed.' Right now, you can buy it at Boots for £16.63, and for combined damage protection and reversal, you could use it every morning after cleansing with the rest of your Future Renew™ regime. Apply evenly over your face and neck before applying make-up and you're set for the day. For money-saving tips, sign up to our Money newsletter here Shoppers have shared exactly what they are loving about the item in the reviews, and it's clear it's become a long time favourite for some. One happy Boots customer entitled their review: 'my holy grail SPF', writing: 'Been using this since it came out and I won't be without it . 'Absolutely love it . 50+ sensitive and reactive skin. Amazing under make up.' Another added: 'I have only just started using this product but am very happy with its coverage, not leaving the skin oily - leaves face looking refreshed.' It wasn't for everyone, as some people shared what they disliked about the product. One person noted: 'I'm sure the product does moisturise but feels like glue on my skin. 'Thick and doesn't spread. Just feels like sun cream.' But lots of people couldn't get enough of it. Another added: 'This is a great product, excellent sun protection, leaves my [skin] soft and smooth and works really well under makeup as well as on it. 'Doesn't leave my skin greasy or oily like some SPF50s do but does leave it feeling nourished and moisturised.' If you're seeking a solid moisturiser with SPF protection, you could also get your hands on the Glow-C Daily Moisturiser SPF 30 from Face Theory. There is also the Day Cream SPF 30, which you can buy for £36 at Anthony. Alternatively there's also the Daily Defence Oil-free SPF 50 Sunscreen at Skin+Me. Article continues below Or, you could get hold of the No7 Future Renew UV Defence Shield SPF 50 at Boots here.
