The incredible beauty brands you didn't realise you could get at Boots (including Drunk Elephant and Fenty Skin)
There’s something about the sunshine that has us obsessing over skincare and makeup products again (not that we’re ever not, but y’know, it’s like a whole new level).
Maybe it’s because we’ve watched way too many TikTok glass skin videos or the fact sunnier days seem to command a different approach to our skincare. Suddenly all those little skin bumps, dry patches and pesky spots are lit up under what feels like the sunshine magnifying glass, with nowhere to hide. And trying our best to conceal imperfections with makeup only seems to make things look worse, not to mention all the sliding and sweating we’re dealing with in this heat (gosh, we are really missing the office air con RN).
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What our faces are REALLY crying out for is some summer TLC. We’re feeling the need to go on a beauty treasure hunt, tracking down products that will tackle whatever issues we have at the moment so we can feel confident in our own skin, no hiding in the shade required (although we’ll take a second to remind you that SPF is always a good idea).
Well, you might want to hotfoot it to Boots (in store or online) ASAP, as the high-street hero has seriously upped the ante – now stocking more beauty brands than ever before and it’s showing zero signs of slowing down. The retailer has recently become our cult beauty pitstop, now selling some of our favourite must-have brands including the likes of Fenty Skin, Drunk Elephant, Allies Of Skin and Peace Out. Yep, doing the ultimate beauty-hall sweep in one place has literally never been easier.
So if you haven't tried any of these beauty gems and want to get your skincare in gear for peak summer, these are the latest hot drops to buy on Boots.com. See you at the checkout!
1/10Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream, Boots
This is like a protein smoothie for your face, teeming with signal peptides and amino acids that help boost your skin's collagen production, as well as waterlily extract to help calm things down so you can expect a firmer, stronger, smoother and happier face staring back at ya in no time.
2/10PSA Heroine Mandelic & Liquorice Superfood Glow Toner, Boots
This vegan toner well and truly packs a punch, managing to brighten skin tone, calm blemishes and keep things hydrated thanks to 6% mandelic + lactic acid, niacinamide, liquorice root and botanical extracts, all which work glow miracles without even a hint of drying.
3/10StriVectin Anti-Wrinkle Intensive Eye Concentrate Plus, Boots
When you want to give your eyes a little lift, without going to extremes, this is your ticket. Targeting everything from crow’s feet to under-eye lines and even those ‘11’ (vertical lines between the brows), this tube of wonder delivers speedy results – with trials showing visible improvement on wrinkles, puffiness, luminosity and overall eye appearance in five days. Yes, please.
4/10Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze Styling Wax, Boots
Naughty brows have no chance of behaving badly with this wax, which somehow manages to lift, tame and sculpt every hair in place without that horrible stiff look, leaving you with perfect feathered brows alllll day. Where have you been all our lives?
5/10Dr.Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment, Boots
Think of this as your all-in-one summer skin saviour. A green-to-beige cream that magically adapts to your skin’s natural tone, treating blemishes, correcting redness, calming and restoring as it sinks in. You'll find yourself wearing less coverage, with a gorgeous natural glow.
6/10Rihanna’s starter routine kit is full of the three skincare essentials you need RN. With a deep cleanser to remove dirt, oil and makeup without stripping or drying, a do-it-all toner/serum combo and a two-in-one moisturiser/SPF, this one-shop kit is an absolute must-buy.
7/10Allies Of Skin 1A Retinal & Peptides Overnight Mask, Boots
This gamechanging night treatment gets to work while you're in the land of nod, reversing damage caused by triggers such as stress, pollution and alcohol, putting up a serious fight against flare-ups while moisturising too. Worthy of the hype.
8/10Kopari Pink Soufflé Body Mask, Boots
If you're struggling with bumps or ingrown hairs, this whipped body mask should definitely be on your summer shopping list. It's pumped with blemish-fighting ingredients, including cleansing kaolin and bentonite clay, hydrating coconut oil and grease-fighting niacinamide. Simply slather it on and leave for 10 minutes, before showering off. Easy peasy.
9/10Peace Out Retinol Eye Stick, Boots
Sometimes our peepers need a helping hand when we're feeling a bit bleugh, which is where this hard-working serum comes in. It's pumped with retinol plus peptides and antioxidants that help mimimise the appearance of tiredness and fine lines, all while boosting moisture.
10/10Emma Hardie Moringa Cleansing Balm with Cleansing Cloth, Boots
We adore this do-everything cleansing balm, which melts onto skin removing every last trace of makeup, dirt and grime and leaving skin beautifully cleansed, smooth and glowing. It's also great for sorting out dry patches all over your body – or leave it on for 10 minutes for an ultra-soothing face mask.
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