The K-beauty inspired gift set is also currently on a 3 for 2 offer at Boots

Rachel Pugh Head of fashion and beauty affiliates – Regional Titles

10:56, 14 Nov 2026

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more

Boots No7 shoppers race to buy ‘K-beauty inspired’ £18 skincare set(Image: Getty)

Now Christmas is creeping up on is, Boots shoppers are racing to get their hands on a budget-friendly £18 hydrating skincare set that’s the perfect gift or stocking filler for lovers of K-Beauty. The No7 Good Intent Hydration Heroes Set is currently trending on the Boots website, and consists of four bestselling skincare goodies all housed inside a bag.

K-beauty has been all the rage in 2026, so will undoubtedly have found itself at the top of many adult and teens’ Christmas wishlists. But with some products coming with a hefty price tag, not everything is within financial reach for many.

The No7 Good Intent Hydration Heroes Set, however, costs £18, and is also included in Boots’ 3 for 2 Christmas mix and match offer, making it an accessible option. If you’re shopping for a K-beauty lover, we suggest mixing and matching with the No7 Good Intent Glass Skin Trio (£12.50) and the Bubble Magic Mirror Dewy Skin Set (£24) – though other brands like Soap and Glory, Daisee and Byoma are also included.

READ MORE: Boots shoppers race to buy £140 Korean and Japanese skincare box for just £35

READ MORE: Boots shoppers snap up ‘premium’ electric toothbrush slashed by £190 for Christmas

On the Boots website, the full product description reads: “No7 Good Intent Hydration Heroes is a skincare gift set that helps you on the way to hydrated skin with four skin heroes from the No7 Good Intent range. This hydration focused set includes a creamy cleanser, a hydrating milky toner, a glow boosting spray mist serum and a dewy finish water cream, all wrapped up in a gorgeous No7 Good Intent bag.”

The set is said to be inspired by a K-beauty routine that focuses on hydration. It includes a cleanser, toner, spray serum and a water cream to lock in hydration.

The gift set contains:

Boots’ No7 Good Intent Hydration Heroes Set is a Christmas bestseller(Image: Boots)

• Mini No7 Good Intent Cloud Bounce Whipped Foam Cleanser 30ml – a creamy cleanser that gently removes makeup and impurities while leaving skin feeling fresh
• Mini No7 Good Intent Skin Sip Moisture Glaze Milk 50ml – a hydrating milky toner that helps skin feel hydrated with an instant dewy glow
• Mini No7 Good Intent Radiance Reflect Spray Serum 40ml – a glow boosting spray mist serum that helps brighten and even the look of skin tone
• Mini No7 Good Intent Dew Bank Water Cream 30ml – a water cream moisturiser with a dewy finish that locks in hydration
• No7 Good Intent Bag

If you have a little extra in your budget, it may be worth taking a look at the Boots K+J Beauty Skin Edit. It costs £35, but contains products worth £105.68.

Inside the Boots K+J Beauty Skin Edit you’ll find everything from firming collagen masks, to rejuvenating cream, a sun stick, toner pads, and more. Just some of the viral names you’ll find inside the Boots box are Beauty Of Joseon and Biodance, along with some lesser known brands like Dr. Reju and Purito.

The K+J Beauty Skin Edit costs £35 bug is worth over £140 (Image: Boots)

There’s also the Style Korean K Glass Skin Prep Edit Beauty Bag, which costs £26. Some of the hero brands you’ll find inside include Beauty of Joseon, Centellian, Haruharu wonder and Biodance.

Another skincare gifting option currently trending on the Boots website is this Clinique Daily Essentials Skincare & Mascara Gift Set worth a total of £125. The gift set is priced at £45 and includes a face soap, vitamin C eye cream, moisturising lotion, long wear black mascara, and a green Clinique makeup bag.

Elsewhere, ASOS’ The K Skin Beauty Edit is worth £58, but currently costs just £30 on the retailer’s website. The edit contains five full-size products from cult K-beauty brands such as TIRTIR, Dr. Reju and Haruharu.

The Clinique Daily Essentials Skincare & Mascara Gift Set costs £45 but is worth £125 (Image: Boots)

Also worth considering is the Anua PDRN Discovery Set, which costs £32 at LookFantastic. The four-piece skincare routine is designed to deeply hydrate, plump, and smooth the skin for a radiant, glass-like finish.

Back at Boots, shoppers have rated The No7 Good Intent Hydration Heroes Set highly. In one review, a happy shopper said: “Very hydrating and lovely products, great consistency and the texture is really smooth. It made my skin glow.”

A second said: “Absolutely amazing products. The cleanser leaves my face clean and soft without drying my skin. The toner has really helped to even out my skin tone and the radiance spray I use all the time on no makeup days or under and over makeup it gives a beautiful glow to the skin without being greasy.”

There are currently no negative reviews, but there are some things to bear in mind. It’s important to check that the skincare is suitable for your skin type before purchasing. It’s also worth noting that every item included is a mini travel-size or sample size.

The post Boots No7 shoppers race to buy ‘K-beauty inspired’ £18 skincare set appeared first on Best oLive.

The Clinique Christmas gift set contains four of the brand’s bestselling products

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more

Boots shoppers rush to buy Clinique skincare set with moisturiser loved by women in their 60s worth £122(Image: Liverpool Echo)

There’s not many skincare companies like Clinique that have stood the test of time. The high-end brand launched back in the late 1960s in the States before opening its first overseas beauty counter in London just a year later.

Clinique is a mainstay in the routines of younger beauty buffs and more mature women, and for good reason. The pioneering products are dermatologist-developed and fragrance-free, perfect for enthusiasts who enjoy a premium yet no-nonsense approach to skincare.

So, fans of the brand will be delighted to know that Boots has reduced the price of a Clinique Christmas gift set as part of its weekly rotating Star Gift sale, available to shop fully here. The Clinique Daily Essentials Skincare & Mascara Gift Set is worth £122 but has been slashed to £45 for a limited time.

READ MORE: Boots launches huge one day pre-Black Friday sale with 4 for 2 on Christmas gift sets

READ MORE: John Lewis £72 Christmas bauble with MAC and NARS makeup plummets to £24 in savvy deal

With four full-sized products found inside the Clinique Daily Essentials Skincare & Mascara Gift Set, each one works out to cost £11.25. This is much cheaper than if you were to add all of the products to your cart and buy them individually.

The gift set contains everything you need for a complete daily routine for cleansed, hydrated skin and defined lashes. The full-size set combines Clinique favourites for face, eyes plus a green makeup bag for easy storage at home or on the go.

The star product found inside the set is arguably the Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion, worth £38 on its own. Delivering a hydrating veil, the rich and creamy moisturiser quenches skin’s thirst whilst strengthening its barrier, so essential moisture stays locked in for all-day hydration.

The Clinique Daily Essentials Skincare & Mascara Gift Set costs £45 but is worth £125(Image: Boots)

After use, skin will look soft, hydrated and radiant with a healthy glow. It also includes the All About Eyes Eye Cream, valued at £36.

The moisturising eye treatment delivers intense hydration to the delicate eye area, helping to minimise the appearance of fine lines, dark circles and puffiness. The eye cream is infused with a potent blend of botanical ingredients to promote visibly smoother, firmer and brighter eye contours.

Here’s everything found inside the Clinique Daily Essentials Skincare & Mascara Gift Set:

• All About Clean Liquid Facial Soap Mild 200ml – full size
• All About Eyes Eye Cream With Vitamin C 15ml – full size
• Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ 125ml – full size

• Lash Power Mascara Long-Wearing Formula 6ml – full size

The set contains four full-sized products housed in a reusable wash bag(Image: Boots)

Elsewhere,the Laneige Icons To Go Set is available for £20.70 instead of £23 at LookFantastic with the discount ‘EXTRA10’ applied at checkout. The travel-friendly collection of four best-selling formulas are designed to deliver intense, long-lasting hydration to your skin and lips.

It features the Water Bank Cream Moisturiser, two overnight masks for the face and lips, and the Cream Skin Cerapeptide Toner-Moisturiser hybrid to nourish the skin barrier. Perfect for dry skin types, the kit leaves the complexion looking effortlessly fresh and luminous.

Alternatively, The Jet Lag Essentials Set by Summer Fridays costs £35 at Sephora. It contains a mini Jet Lag Skin Soothing Hydration Mist, a Jet Lag Deep Hydration Serum, a Jet Lag Overnight Eye Serum and a Jet Lag Mask.

Each item in the set is full-sized(Image: Boots)

Back at Boots, the Clinique Daily Essentials Skincare & Mascara Gift Set is yet to receive any reviews from shoppers. The Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+, on the other hand, has racked up an overall star-rating of 4.2 based on 616 reviews.

One satisfied shopper said: “I’ve been using this original formula for over 30 years. I discovered it when I hit 30, I’m now 63. I’ve actually got a few bottles on the go.

“One on my dressing table, one on my bathroom shelf, one all ready to go in my holiday wash bag and I’ve decanted into a smaller bottle for the gym. Please do not ever discontinue this product.”

The Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion is worth £38(Image: Boots)

A second wrote: “I’d heard lots of good things about this moisturiser and thought that it might be too good to be true. How wrong I was.

“I have typical dry menopausal skin and after just a few days use, morning and night, my skin was much brighter and no dry patches. I’m just so pleased.”

“Really moisturising lotion without being too heavy,” a third penned. “It feels more like a serum. It’s also good for people who are sensitive to fragrances as it’s fragrance-free.”

The All About Eyes Eye Cream retails for £36(Image: Boots)

One shopper, however, wasn’t as impressed with the Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+, giving it a three-star review. They shared: “I had high hopes based on the reviews description. This hasn’t altered my dry skin one bit despite using morning and night, I’m very disappointed.”

“I love the product but not the packaging,” a two-star review mentions. “The lotion does not easily come out of the bottle and I can see that I will not get the last bit out. This is disappointing as it is not cheap.”

Nevertheless, someone else loved their latest Boots purchase, adding: “This moisturiser is fantastic. Lovely light feel to it, non-greasy and doesn’t really smell either.

The All About Clean Liquid Facial Soap costs £27.95 when bought on its own(Image: Boots)

“Provides moisture all day without feeling like it’s clogging my pores. Doesn’t leave your face feeling damp either, so it’s great to use under makeup. I’m really am very impressed.”

Another five-star review reads: “This moisturizer is a classic for a reason. The texture is lightweight, silky, and absorbs quickly without feeling greasy. It gives my skin lasting hydration and leaves it soft and smooth all day. I love that it’s fragrance free and suitable for sensitive skin, so it never irritates.

“It works beautifully under makeup and keeps my skin balanced, especially during colder months when my skin tends to get dry. If you’re looking for a no fuss, dermatologist-developed moisturizer that delivers, this is a staple worth having in your routine.”

The post Boots shoppers race to buy Clinique skincare and makeup set worth £122 for £45 appeared first on Best oLive.

The limited edition Elizabeth Arden gift set is worth £70

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more

Boots shoppers snap up £28 hydrating Elizabeth Arden Christmas skincare set worth £70(Image: Boots)

Beauty buffs looking to get their fill of luxury skincare products without having to spend a fortune will want to turn their attention to Boots. The high-street retailer has reduced the price of a four-piece hydration collection from Elizabeth Arden that’s guaranteed to be popular.

The Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Multitasking Masters 4 Piece Holiday Gift Set has been slashed to better than half price for a limited time as part of Boots’ Star Gift offering. The weekly sale reduces bestselling brands by up to 50% or greater in the run-up to Christmas.

Shoppers can pick up the Multitasking Masters 4 Piece Holiday Gift Set for £28 instead of £68.50, offering a £40 saving. With four products in the edit, each item works out to cost £7 apiece, which is much cheaper than if you were to buy them individually.

READ MORE: The White Company shoppers have hours to get £25 ‘Christmas in a jar’ candle for £6

READ MORE: Boots brings back £27 White Fox gift that sold out last year – it’s half price

The star product of the box is arguably the Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant Original, worth £31 – more than the box itself. First launched in 1930, the skincare classic is designed to restore, calm and help relieve chapped, cracked and dry skin.

It works efficiently to sooth roughness, redness and minor skin irritations. The combination of petrolatum, a skin-soothing beta-hydroxy in one of its first cosmetic uses, and vitamin E make this apricot coloured balm effective and beneficial for those emergency skin moments.

Then there’s a travel-friendly version of the Eight Hour HydraPlay Skin Perfecting Daily Moisturizer. The lightweight, ultra-versatile formula provides instant hydration and brightness, while visibly refining pores and promoting an even-looking, matte finish.

The Multitasking Masters 4 Piece Holiday Gift Set costs £28 but is worth £68.50(Image: Boots)

The moisturiser utilises glycerin, hyaluronic acid and sugarcane-derived squalane to hydrate and plump the look of skin, while the brand’s Botanical Blurring Complex helps to reduce the appearance of excess oil and imperfections. Shoppers will also be treated to the Eight Hour Cream All Over Miracle Body Oil.

Infused with Tsubaki oil, an ultra-hydrating ingredient that works to deliver long-lasting moisture, revealing radiant, healthy-looking skin with a firming effect. Restoring luminous shine, the fast-absorbing oil nourishes and conditions hair from root to tip, helping to eliminate frizz and flyaways for super smooth, sleek results.

Lastly, the gift set contains the Eight Hour Cream Lip Protectant Stick Sunscreen. Intensely nourishing and protective, the lip formula is infused with emollients, sunscreen and antioxidant vitamin E to keep lips moisturised and safe from external aggressors, including UV rays.

The set contains four of Elizabeth Arden’s bestselling Eight Hour products(Image: Boots)

Elsewhere, the Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Discovery Skincare Set, worth £80, is available for £38. The collection features four bedtime skincare essentials designed to promote a firmer, more radiant-looking complexion

The targeted ritual works overnight to deliver intense hydration and a healthy-looking glow. Shoppers will receive a sample bottle of the Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex, as well as the Advanced Night Cleansing Gelée, Advanced Night Repair Eye Lift + Sculpt and Revitalizing Supreme+ Night Power Bounce Creme Moisturiser.

Alternatively, the Byoma Cosmic Glow Treat Trio has been reduced to £9 down from £15 at Sephora. It features three travel-sized serums designed to hydrate, brighten, and deliver a dewy ‘glass skin’ finish while supporting the skin barrier.

Each product in the Eight Hour collection is designed to hydrate and soothe(Image: Boots)

Back at Boots, the Multitasking Masters 4 Piece Holiday Gift Set is so new in, it is yet to receive any reviews from shoppers. The Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant, on the other hand, has racked up an overall star-rating of 4.4 out of five based on 5.983 reviews.

One satisfied shopper said: “Used it for years, wouldn’t be without it. Wonderful at night and lasts so well. Also a great skin protector against wet and windy weather. Revitalises my tired skin.”

A second wrote: “After years of acrylic and gel nails my own nails were shocking, peeling and breaking with no strength at all. So I read that moisturising your cuticles was beneficial for your nails… the nail oils didn’t work, but this did.

The Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant first launched in 1930(Image: Boots)

“I now have long nails which are strong and look fabulous. Highly recommend the Eight Hour Protectant, be patient and it will work.”

“This is my 20th one of these at least,” a third penned. “I have one each of these in two of my bags and one in my bathroom so use all the time. Running low with two spares so ordered another. Great for lips, cuticles and sides of my eyes when they water in the wind.”

One shopper, however, wasn’t as impressed with the Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant, giving it a three-star review. They shared: “This lotion is okay, it is extremely hydrating and was great for dry areas on my body.

The Hydraplay Skin Perfecting Daily Moisturiser delivers long-lasting moisture(Image: Boots)

“It didn’t absorb that well and left a greasy feeling on my skin that I did not care for. The smell of this is also pretty bad, very overwhelming and not a pleasant smell, unfortunately.”

“I think this is a great multipurpose beauty product to have on hand,” another three-star review mentions. “I have slight seborrheic dermatitis and it gets worse in winter particularly around the nose and hairline, this helps so much.

“It’s also great for my lips and cuticles and I love to use it as highlighter on a makeup free day to give my skin and extra glow but can’t be bothered with makeup, and it’s good for my skin! I do think it is overpriced slightly for what it is in terms of ingredients.”

The All -Over Miracle Oil is a versatile, multi-tasking formula for the face, body and hair(Image: Boots)

Nevertheless, someone else loved their latest Boots purchase, adding: “Fantastic cream for dry hands. It’s thick and sticky when it goes on but is quickly absorbed.

“It’s really good if you have cracked or dry hands but also good for dry lips and elbows. One tube lasts a long time because you don’t need to use it that frequently.”

Another five-star review reads: “I’ve been using the Eight Hour Cream for about seven years now. It’s the only product that agrees with my skin and keeps it soft and lovely.

“It’s particularly great in winter to avoid chapped lips and hands. It’s also brilliant as a primer! Honestly, I’m obsessed with this product and would recommend it to anyone, especially my dry skinned queens.

“Also, my dad who is over 80 had been suffering with very dry, scaly patches on his bald patch and has started using 8 hour cream and it’s cleared it right up.”

The post Boots shoppers snap up £28 hydrating Elizabeth Arden Christmas skincare set worth £70 appeared first on Best oLive.

This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement.

A closer look at the Boots Korean skincare essentials that will hydrate, soothe and reveal glass-like skin.

K-Beauty has taken the global skincare scene by storm and for good reason. Known for its skin-first philosophy, innovative ingredients and multi-step routines focused on hydration and barrier care, Korean skincare prioritises long-term skin health over quick fixes.

For anyone curious about trying Korean skincare without committing to a full routine overhaul, the Boots K-Beauty Korean Skincare Edit £36 (worth £132.47). This curated collection introduces some of Korea’s most-loved brands and viral products in one beautifully balanced set. Designed to soothe, strengthen and deeply hydrate, it offers a complete pathway into the world of glow-enhancing skincare.

This thoughtfully assembled edit includes 10 products eight of them full-size making it an exceptional value and a practical way to experiment with trending formulas. Whether you’re new to Korean skincare or looking to refine your existing routine, this collection delivers a complete experience from cleansing to sun protection.

Delivery at Boots costs £3.95, or is free on orders over £25. Click & Collect costs £1.50, or is free when you spend £15 or more.

Read More

Boots K-Beauty Korean Skincare Edit | Boots

The beauty box combines cult favourites with rising viral heroes allowing you to test different textures, actives and formats.

• Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum (Ginseng + Retinal) – Full SizeA lightweight yet potent eye treatment that pairs traditional herbal extracts with modern retinoid technology to smooth fine lines and brighten tired eyes.
• Anua PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Moisturising Cream – Full SizeDeeply hydrating and barrier-supportive, this cream helps maintain plump, resilient skin while reinforcing moisture retention.
• VT Reedle Shot 100 2-Step Mask – Full SizeA trending treatment mask designed to enhance absorption and deliver intensive nourishment for a revitalised complexion.
• Purito Wonder Releaf Centella Serum (Unscented) – Full SizeA calming, sensitive-skin-friendly serum packed with centella asiatica to soothe redness and strengthen the skin barrier.
• Vitamasques Lip Butter Balm (Wild Cherry) – Full SizeA nourishing balm that locks in hydration while adding a soft, healthy sheen.
• Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Cleanser – Full SizeA gentle daily cleanser that purifies without stripping, making it ideal for maintaining skin balance.
• Dr. Althea 345 CreamA comforting moisturiser designed to restore and protect stressed or dehydrated skin.
• Mediheal Madecassoside Toner PadsConvenient, pre-soaked pads that tone, soothe and prep the skin in one step.
• Medicube Collagen Night Wrapping MaskAn overnight treatment aimed at improving elasticity and delivering intensive nourishment while you sleep
• Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture Airyfit Daily Sunscreen SPF50+ / PA++++ – Full SizeA featherlight sunscreen that protects against UV damage while maintaining hydration a signature priority in Korean routines.

The Boots K-Beauty Korean Skincare Edit is more than just a value set it’s a gateway into one of the most influential beauty movements in the world. With high-performance ingredients, full-size hero products and a routine-building approach, it delivers both education and results.

This article was produced with the support of AI tools to assist in sourcing and structuring information. All content has been reviewed, verified and completed by a journalist prior to publication.

Parkdean Resorts

Buy now

Looking for a quick and affordable getaway? Parkdean Resorts has launched a batch of £99 last-minute breaks across selected UK parks, giving families and friends the chance to escape to the coast or countryside for less

The deals cover three-night stays in caravans, chalets, apartments or bungalows, with some sleeping up to six people. Split between a group, that works out at around £5.50 per person per night – about the price of a drink at the resort bar.

With dates across March and limited availability, the cheapest options are expected to go quickly.

Gut Wealth

Gut health breakthrough – 25% off Gut Wealth until March 24

Buy now

Buy now

More than 6.5 million people in the UK struggle with gut problems, and for many, daily life can revolve around bloating, urgency and discomfort. Gut Wealth’s award-winning liquid supplement – winner of Medtech and Healthtech StartUp of the Year 2024 – is designed to support bowel regularity, reduce urgency and improve overall gut health.

For a limited time, shoppers can get 25% off their first order when purchasing by March 8 . The orange-flavoured, vegan-friendly sachets contain nine digestion-supporting ingredients, including a postbiotic ‘good bacteria’, plus Vitamins B1, B5, B6, B12 and Vitamin C. Rated 4.7 stars from 900+ reviews , many users report reduced bloating and better regularity within weeks, though individual results vary.

Continue Reading

The post Inside the Boots K-Beauty Edit featuring viral skincare heroes appeared first on Best oLive.

This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement.

Boots has analysed data from 17 million Advantage Card holders to reveal six beauty and wellness trends set to shape routines in 2026

Read More

Also look out for the newly launched Living Proof Clarifying Detox Shampoo, £32, which provides a deep cleanse while removing product build up. And right now at Boots you’ll receive a free Advanced Clean Dry Shampoo travel size when you spend £35 or more on Living Proof.

Best shopping deals, reviews and news in tech, fashion, homeware and more: click here

Trend One

The drive for optimisation defines the first trend Pursuit of Peak. The rising demand for attainable wellness alongside a 755% increase in searches for electrolytes on Boots’ website fuelled the launch of Wellthy by Boots – a new own-brand range focussing on simplified wellness solutions designed to fit easily into everyday life.

Numbuzin’s No 9 NAD Collagen eye patches | Boots

Trend Two

A longer-term mindset underpins the second trend Project Preservation, with skincare moving toward prevention and resilience. Numbuzin exemplifies this approach, prioritising longer-term skin health rather than quick fixes, reflecting consumers’ focus on maintaining skin over time.

Look out for these new products:

Trend Three

Real Life Revival, the third trend, celebrates personality-led brands and practical performance products – beauty designed for real routines, not filtered perfection. Consumers want connection and brands with personality are beating the algorithm.

Look out for these new products:

Sixways Focus and Elevate Mushroom Blend Powder | Boots

Trend Four

Global trends and international brands are surging with 65% of customers purchasing products from an international brand in the past six months. K-Beauty is accelerating fast at Boots, with a fivefold increase in sales and a Korean skincare product selling every 11 seconds last year. The category is set to expand into new areas this year, including K-Fragrance, K-Haircare and K-Pharmacy.

Look out for these new products:

Living Proof’s Clarifying Detox Shampoo | Boots

Trend Five

Beauty’s emotional impact shines through in Chemistry of Joy, where small rituals turn everyday steps into mood-boosting self-care moments. The report found consumers are looking for emotional uplift through chemical reactions: psychodermatology, neurocosmetics, and micro-moments of joy.

Look out for these new products:

Wellthy Daily Hydration Electrolyte range | Boots

Trend Six

Finally, Resilient Routines shows how shoppers are adapting beauty and wellness habits to support mental, physical, and dermatological strength amid everyday pressures. Cetaphil Advanced Defence Serum, currently on sale at £19.87, was £26.50, exemplifies this, prioritising barrier support and daily protection as part of long-term routines.

Look out for these new products:

For the first time, shoppers can explore and purchase products aligned with these trends directly via boots.com, turning industry insight into a practical guide for navigating beauty and wellness in 2026.

e.l.f. Cosmetics

Beauty fans rush to snap up new e.l.f. Soft Glam duo deal

Buy now

Buy now

Matching foundation and concealer shades can be one of the trickiest parts of any make-up routine – but e.l.f. Cosmetics say their newly launched Soft Glam collection could make things much simpler.

Both formulas promise lightweight, satin-finish coverage that is buildable, crease-resistant and transfer-resistant – designed for everyday wear whether you prefer a natural glow or a more polished look.

Even better for shoppers, the duo is currently £10 with code FLAWLESS – saving £4 compared with buying the products separately.

Gut Wealth

Gut health breakthrough – 25% off Gut Wealth until March 17

Buy now

Buy now

More than 6.5 million people in the UK struggle with gut problems, and for many, daily life can revolve around bloating, urgency and discomfort. Gut Wealth’s award-winning liquid supplement – winner of Medtech and Healthtech StartUp of the Year 2024 – is designed to support bowel regularity, reduce urgency and improve overall gut health.

For a limited time, shoppers can get 25% off their first order when purchasing by March 8 . The orange-flavoured, vegan-friendly sachets contain nine digestion-supporting ingredients, including a postbiotic ‘good bacteria’, plus Vitamins B1, B5, B6, B12 and Vitamin C. Rated 4.7 stars from 900+ reviews , many users report reduced bloating and better regularity within weeks, though individual results vary.

The post Boots Beauty and Wellness Trends Report 2026 reveals top skincare and wellness trends appeared first on Best oLive.

THE WHAT? Boots has introduced new in-store Wellness Zones, supported by newly trained Health & Wellness Specialists, to help customers more easily navigate the fast-growing wellness category.

THE DETAILS The retailer has launched dedicated Wellness Zones designed to bring together trusted products and expert guidance in one place, spanning areas such as gut health, nutrition, hydration, sleep, movement and beauty-from-within. The Wellness Zones have initially launched in six stores nationwide.

Boots has also rolled out new wellness training to more than 500 Health & Wellness Specialists, who will be available across 140 stores to provide advice and recommendations based on customer goals.

Alongside the store upgrades, Boots is expanding its wellness assortment with a further 140 new wellness lines and 12 new wellness brands, including Loop, Perfect Ted and Wellthy by Boots, a new own-brand range featuring electrolytes positioned around benefits such as energy, focus, radiant skin, rest and immune support.

A pick-and-mix style selection of “taster” products from brands including Humantra, Zooki and DIRTEA has also been introduced, enabling shoppers to sample trending formats and ingredients. Boots has additionally launched a dedicated Wellness Hub on boots.com, offering accessible content across key topics including hormones, calmness, energy and sleep.

THE WHY? The move reflects growing consumer interest in wellness as an extension of beauty routines, with Boots citing research that 40% of beauty consumers now view wellness as an essential daily step. The retailer is also targeting younger shoppers, as Gen Z and millennials increasingly spend more on wellness at the start of the year and look for guidance across areas such as gut health, stress and hormonal balance—factors more consumers are linking to skin and hair health.

Source: Boots 

The post Boots rolls out Wellness Zones and specialist training across UK stores appeared first on Best oLive.

The No7 Skincare Essentials 5-Piece Collection is available for £20 at Boots and shoppers say it’s ‘beautifully packaged’ in time for the festive season

Jessica Brunt and Nina Crighton

13:30, 10 Dec 2025

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreThe set contains five products ideal for a festive season pamper

Boots customers are rushing to buy a £20 Christmas gift that’s perfect for beauty enthusiasts. The No7 Skincare Essentials 5-Piece Collection Gift Set contains ‘the essential five steps for healthier looking skin’ all beautifully presented in festive gold packaging and ready to give.

The set includes a hydration mask, day cream, toning water, foaming cleanser, and night cream which suit all skin types. Shoppers say it’s “a real treat to open” with the products being “gentle” on the skin.

It’s also worth mentioning that this set forms part of Boots’ ‘three for two on selected Christmas mix and match’ offer. This encompasses a vast range of reasonably priced Christmas presents and stocking fillers, featuring brands like Ted Baker, Liz Earle, Sanctuary Spa, and more.

Meanwhile, M&S customers are raving about a ‘very good value’ gift set packed with pampering goodies. The Bath and Body Gift Bag costs £25 and is currently in high demand on the website as Christmas shopping gets into full swing.

Offering a 32% saving compared to purchasing the products separately, the gift bag holds seven mini-sized products including a NEOM Perfect Night’s Sleep Bath Foam, an L’Occitane shower oil, a Dr Paw Paw original balm, and more, reports the Liverpool Echo. Also featured is a £5 voucher to use off any of the brands inside the bag, provided shoppers purchase it online through M&S.

Get Christmas ready

Shop the No7 Skincare Essentials 5-Piece Collection Gift Set at Boots

What’s inside the No7 Skincare Essentials 5-Piece Collection Gift Set?

• No7 Instant Results Nourishing Hydration Mask Dry/Very Dry 100ml
• No7 Essential Moisture Day Cream 25ml
• No7 Toning Water For All Skin Types 75ml
• No7 Foaming Cleanser For All Skin Types 50ml
• No7 Essential Moisture Night Cream 25ml

One delighted customer left a five-star review, saying: “I absolutely love the No7 beauty pack. The products are very gentle on young skin, leaving it feeling soft, fresh, and well-nourished.”

They added: “The gift box comes with a lovely variety of items, making it great value and a real treat to open. It’s the perfect Christmas present, beautifully packaged, high quality, and suitable for all ages. Highly recommend.”

Bernie described it as a “good idea for Christmas”, adding: “Nice and handy set got for Christmas as part of a deal. Good fillers for hampers.”

Another shopper praised the night cream, writing: “I have problem with rosacea on my cheeks and even brands that make creams without any perfumes or chemicals in them gave me, for some reason, redness. This cream is just perfect.”

No7 Skincare Essentials 5-Piece Collection Gift Set(Image: Boots)

A customer particularly enjoyed the face mask, saying: “Love using this after using a face scrub or micro needling my face. Just helps to plump up my skin and help with the dryness on my cheeks.”

However, one shopper wasn’t impressed with the day cream, writing: “Hopefully it is doing the job but I don’t like the smell. I would also prefer it to have SPF.”

Another user wasn’t a fan of the cleanser, stating: “This doesn’t seem to foam like on the pictures, instead feels like I’m putting baby oil on my face. Doesn’t do much for my skin.”

The post Boots shoppers praise ‘perfect’ No7 £20 skincare gift set as ideal Christmas present appeared first on Best oLive.

British health, beauty and wellness retailer Boots has revealed insights into its most popular products of 2025, and the trends that drove them.

Key themes of proactive wellness, science-backed skin care, global beauty and mood-driven scents emerged as the retailer analysed search and sales data from across the year.

Ashwagandha, AHAs and marine collagen were revealed to be three of the most in-demand ingredients of the year.

Beyond individual products and categories, the overall findings uncovered a wider shift towards a holistic and rounded approach to beauty, health and wellness.

“As our report outlined, beauty, health and wellness have never been more intertwined as consumers take a more holistic approach to life,” said Grace Vernon, Head of Global Trends & Cultural Insights at Boots & No7 Beauty Company. 

“This health hacking trend has resulted in collagen, electrolytes and adaptogens all growing in prominence at Boots this year.”

Consumers are looking to ingest their wellness investments, with a 227% search increase for marine collagen year-on-year (YOY), and collagen sales rising 62%.

Adaptogens – natural plants and herbs such as mushrooms used to regulate the body and stress – were a breakout category for Boots in 2025.

Searches for ashwagandha, a medicinal herb said to help with stress and anxiety, saw a huge 722% increase in searches YOY.

Beyond supplements, the ingredient is also proving popular in skin care.

When it comes to science-led skin care, acidic exfoliation took centre stage with alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) such as glycolic acid seeing demand across Boots stores.

Glycolic acid alone saw a 64% increase in searches, with The Ordinary’s Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner revealed as the retailer’s second bestselling premium beauty product

While this may be expected in skin care, the exfoliating ingredients are growing in popularity beyond the face, with AHAs now found in a number of body care and even scalp products.

When it comes to scent, a sense of nostalgia has become a huge driver for sales in 2025, as 2000s fragrances made a comeback off the back of Y2K’s social media resurgence.

Hydration and gut health have both seen growth over the past year as consumers seek functional fixes.

Electrolytes have seen a 755% increase in searches YOY as consumers integrate the hydration hits into their daily routines, with a peak of one item sold every 14 seconds earlier in summer.

Gut health product searches have also increased by 70%, with sales rising 15%.

Global beauty has taken over as Korean skin care has spiralled into an industry-wide take over spanning colour cosmetics, body, hair care and more.

“We also continue to see beauty lovers turn to science-backed, ingredient-led brands for skin care, with a growing influence from the global market with K-beauty solutions remaining popular throughout the year,” explained Vernon.

Boots reports selling a K-beauty product every 15 seconds, while brands like TirTir and German Catrice Cosmetics landed in stores and online to bring the viral brands to beauty lovers.

“As we move into 2026, we expect our customers to evolve their increasingly holistic approach to their beauty and wellness,” said Vernon.

Related content:

The post Ashwagandha, AHAs and marine collagen top Boots’ most in-demand beauty products of 2025 appeared first on Best oLive.