Bethan Shufflebotham

Frances van der Velden, who was diagnosed with skin cancer at 36, created Airyday to make high-protection sunscreen feel more like luxury skincare. Its SPF50+ range includes the £39 Golden Glow Dreamscreen, a tinted sunscreen-primer hybrid offering broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection, hydration and a dewy finish. Customer reviews are overwhelmingly positive, praising its light texture, glow and makeup compatibility, although one reviewer found the fragrance too strong. The article also highlights Airyday’s other formulations and compares them with SPF products from Tatcha and Kosas.

Liz Earle’s £79 12-day beauty advent calendar contains products valued at £203.50, including the full-size £67.50 Superskin Moisturiser with Natural Neroli. The moisturiser is praised by many mature shoppers for hydration, nourishment and making skin appear smoother and less lined, although one reviewer dislikes its strong fragrance and results are not universal. The calendar includes 12 skincare and bodycare products plus a cotton cloth and is promoted as saving £124.50, while a cheaper Macmillan beauty calendar at Boots is offered as an alternative.

Boots is offering a free No7 Summer Radiance Trio to customers who buy two core No7 cosmetics products until August 25 or while stocks last. Shoppers can also use the NO7SAVE10 code on orders of £20 or more, reducing a suggested purchase of No7 eyeshadow and Age Defying Serum Mascara from £24.90 to £14.90, or £18.85 including standard delivery. The products are recommended for mature skin and lashes, with customers praising their blendability, crease resistance, lash-enhancing effects and longevity, while some report subtle pigmentation or excess mascara on the brush.

FatFace’s Taylor Black Waterproof Coat has been reduced from £130 to £55 in the brand’s summer sale. Shoppers have praised its waterproofing, warmth, comfort, large hood and pockets, with one reviewer saying it kept them dry during two days of rain in the Lake District and Yorkshire. Some customers found the coat generously sized, although exchange support was rated highly. The article also highlights discounted waterproof jackets from Regatta and Tog24, alongside other FatFace sale clothing.

Liz Earle has brought back its limited-edition Orange Flower Collection, a five-piece skincare and body-care set reduced from £89 to £49. The bundle includes the Orange Flower Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser, body wash, hand cream, botanical body cream and a cotton cloth. The £12.25 body cream is the main focus, with mature shoppers praising its moisturising effect on dry and rough skin, soft texture and relaxing fragrance, although some customers dislike the scent. The collection is available in limited stock, alongside alternative body products from L'Occitane and Saltair.

Cosmetic Consult’s Miracle Body Transformation wipes are presented as a £15-per-wipe at-home treatment for keratosis pilaris, dry patches, rough texture and ingrown hairs. The pre-soaked wipes contain exfoliating, hydrating and soothing ingredients including salicylic acid, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, bakuchiol and vitamin A derivatives, and are marketed for use before events or as a weekly treatment. Customer reviews are largely positive, reporting smoother and brighter skin after one use, although some users criticise the packaging, drying time and limited coverage. First Aid Beauty’s KP Bump Eraser scrub and Sephora’s ingrown-hair pads are cited as cheaper or more targeted alternatives. The article also highlights Cosmetic Consult’s celebrity-linked Miracle Cryo Eye Masks, which are sold out but available for pre-order.

Garnier’s £7.50 Vitamin C Fresh & Bright Hydrating Sorbet Cream is highlighted as an affordable, lightweight moisturiser suitable for warm weather and various skin types. The formula contains a 4% vitamin C derivative and niacinamide, and is promoted as providing hydration, brightening and oil control. Mrs Hinch’s endorsement helped attract shoppers, many of whom praised its cooling texture, quick absorption and effect on dry or dull skin, while others criticised its fragrance, limited moisture and tendency to pill. Garnier also offers hydrating and salicylic-acid versions, while Medik8 and Skin Rocks are presented as more expensive alternatives.

Decathlon has reduced the Adidas 27.5L school backpack to £14.99 as part of its new Middle Aisle sale, offering significant savings ahead of the new school year. Parents rate the bag highly for durability, capacity and value, though some wished for more internal compartments. Additional discounted school items include shoes and backpacks, with prices locked until August 30. Competing options from Nike and Next are also highlighted for families preparing for back-to-school shopping.