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Boots January sale 2021: Our top picks to shop now from gift sets to Fenty Beauty

Take it from us, you’ll want to add these skincare and make-up heroes to your basket

Eva Waite-Taylor

Friday 08 January 2021 12:01 GMT

As one of the biggest shopping events, it’s time to grab a bargain (The Independent)

The January sales are good news for anyone looking to grab a bargain, but beauty fans are specifically in for a treat. Despite being one of the biggest shopping events of the year, the sale is looking a little different this year with many of us shopping online during the pandemic.

But that doesn’t mean there’s any less of a chance of bagging a bargain, as big beauty retailers including Cult Beauty, Space NK and lookfantastic have kicked off impressive sales online.

If you’re looking to alleviate the January blues with some retail therapy and supercharge your skincare routine for the new year, you’ve come to the right place. To save you from endlessly scrolling, we’ve done the hard work for you by rounding up our favourite picks from the Boots sale.

It’s an ideal time if you’re running low on your favourite formulas or simply want to treat yourself to some new beauty supplies, but be sure you add the best ones to your basket from our round-up below.

From Fenty Beauty gift sets to bareMinerals palettes, there’s something for everyone. It’s also a great opportunity to shop for an upcoming birthday gift too if you’re on the hunt for a budget-friendly present.

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Liz Earle seasonal serenity miniature: Was £12, now £8

(Boots)

Is there a better time than January to supercharge your skincare routine? This set contains a winter take on the brand’s cult-favourite product, cleanse and polish hot cloth cleanser. Use the included cloth to remove make-up and gently exfoliate the skin. If you’re yet to try Liz Earle, this is a great entry product.

Benefit Cheek Stars Mini Reunion Tour Mini Blush & Bronze Palette: Was £27, now £18.00

(Boots)

This mini cheek palette is the ultimate one-stop shop for all your look-finishing needs; from rosy cheeks to a bronzey glow. The Palette includes the classic Hoola matte powder bronzer which we featured in our round up of the best bronzers, and new shades; Sugarbomb rosy pink blush and Georgia golden peach blush. With a third off, it's a deal worth snapping up, especially as we're all looking to feign some summer sun right now.

KVD vegan beauty edge of reality eyeshadow palette: Was £38, now £25.33

(Boots)

With 14 ultra-pigmented matte and shimmer shades, there’s a colour for every look in this palette from one of our favourite brands, KVD. This is sure to amp up your beauty bounty.

Fenty Beauty stunna lips and killawatt cheeks two-piece lip and face set: Was £28.50, now £19.50

(Boots)

This Fenty set is going straight in our basket. It features the brand’s long-wearing liquid lipstick in "unbutton", a peachy nude shade, and a killawatt duo-highlighter to bless your cheekbones with a copper glow.

Clinique happy for him Christmas gift set: Was £62, now £41.33

(Boots)

While technically a Christmas set, we think this is the perfect grooming and fragrance treat and it’s currently more than 30 per cent off. Included are two full-size products – the happy cologne spray, which has hints of citrus and a face scrub, as well a body and hair wash. Worth £81, this is a real steal.

bareMinerals warmth eye and cheek palette: Was £32, now £21.33

(bareMinerals)

If you’re partaking in Veganuary, this is the one for you from clean beauty brand bareMinerals since it’s 100 per cent cruelty-free. With a selection of four shimmery and matte eyeshadows and a bronzing powder, give your make-up bag an update. The best thing of all, it’s planet-friendly – simply remove the mirror, inner tray and elastic band, then recycle.

Mac firelit kit champagne: Was £35, now £23.33

(Boots)

Looking to add a little extra glow to your face? Enter this liquid-powder highlighter and brush, which currently has more than 30 per cent off. The brand claims that the hybrid texture of liquid and powder means it’s easily blendable and it delivers a sheer to medium coverage that offers a gleaming finish. While the face brush features a compact fan for seamlessly applying blushers and highlighters. All this comes packaged in a shiny silver bag. We’re sold.

No7 look your best illuminating mirror – cordless: Was £59.99, now £20

(Boots)

If you’re serious about make-up, this is the deal for you. Specifically designed for beauty lovers, it offers five times magnification and the all-the-way round lighting. Battery-operated (four AA batteries are included) and cordless, it’s easily transportable. At more than half price, it’s a steal that shouldn’t be missed.

Fenty Beauty full snap eyeshadow and mini mascara set: Was £28, now £18.66

(Boots)

A great value set, it features a miniature version of the brand’s full frontal mascara and a limited edition full-sized eyeshadow palette with six brand new shimmer and matte shades. In our review of the mascara, our writer praised the innovative brush for picking up every lash from root to tip, resulting in full, feathered our lashes that are defined without any clumping. As for the palette, the colours include a shimmery violet, a matte mauve and a gold, honey shade – with such variety, there’s something there for every look.

For more great deals, read our guide to the best fashion and beauty deals in the January sale