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Whether you have a well-stocked beauty bounty or not, the Boots £5 Friday flash sale is the perfect opportunity to stock up on trusty holy-grail products or to discover something new.
Following on from the success of its £10 Tuesday offer, the Friday discount sees the retailer slashing some of its leading products to a mere fiver.
In previous weeks we have seen some of our all-time favourite products from household names reduced by as much as 50 per cent. Think of the likes of Liz Earle, Pixi and L’Oréal.
While the deal is available online and in-store, it lasts just 24 hours and things tend to fly off the shelves, so you’ll want to act fast.
If you’re looking for advice on what to buy, we’ve curated a round-up of the products we think are definitely worth adding to your basket now, including a leave-in hair treatment that might just transform your locks.
You can trust our independent round-ups. We may earn commission from some of the retailers, but we never allow this to influence selections, which are formed from real-world testing and expert advice. This revenue helps to fund journalism across The Independent.
Soap & Glory glow and dew it skin illuminating base
Has the winter weather got your skin feeling a little lacklustre? This lightweight base and primer is said to blend seamlessly into the skin, leaving you with a more luminous, healthy and dewy complexion. Wear alone or apply under make-up – we think this might be a saving grace if you spend large portions of your day looking at yourself on Zoom.
With a distinct nod to autumn and winter colours, this palette has a collection of nine shimmery and matte tones. As with all of Barry M’s products, it’s cruelty-free, and if you’re looking to make your skincare and make-up stash kinder to the planet and its inhabitants, we’ve written a round-up of the cruelty-free brands to know. We think all of these eyeshadows will be very wearable, so add it to your basket now.
Infused with coconut water and argan and avocado oils, this cleanser promises to leave your beard and skin looking and feeling fresher and cleaner. Simply lather into the face and then wash off. If you’re looking to give your beard some extra TLC, the King C Gillette soft beard balm and beard oil have similarly been reduced to just £5.
Soap & Glory control sleek heat activated smoothing cream, 100ml
If you’re missing trips to the hairdressers, according to Soap & Glory this product will “shake up your hair regime”. To transform your unruly locks into a frizz-free dream, simply apply a small amount to clean, towel-dried hair, blow dry and then use hair straighteners to activate. Prepare to never have a bad hair day again.
For a great alternative to liquid foundation, try this true match press powder, which can be applied all over the face and be built up for fuller coverage, or used to blot away shine from the T-zone. Said to last all day while leaving skin looking flawless, you can’t go wrong, especially at the pocket-friendly price of £5.
A moisturising lip product is a desk essential, and this one from No7 is easy to wear and available in a wide range of colours – from daydreamer, which is a nude shade, to rosy blush, a soft pink. Thankfully there’s no need for a sharpener – simply twist the bottom of the cap when more colour is needed.
Free from parabens, which is good news for those with sensitive skin, this skin-polishing formula works to get rid of dead skin cells from the surface of the skin. If the brand’s claims that it’ll boost skin’s brightness and luminosity are accurate, then it’ll be well worth £5. A great option if you’re missing your usual facials and are looking for a quick fix.
Lee Stafford hair apology intensive care 10-in-1 leave in spray, 100ml
Whether you’re styling your hair every day or throwing it in a ponytail, chances are your locks could do with some love. This leave-in treatment promises to moisturise and transform split ends. For an intensive treatment, smooth into dry hair before bed.
At-home teeth whitening kits are a great way to brighten your smile, which is why we’ve reviewed some of the best. But, to maintain your pearly whites we’d suggest using a whitening toothpaste such as this one by Glo32. Formulated with coconut oil, it claims to gently reduce the look of surface stains and discolouration. We’re sold.