With the Christmas countdown on, many of us are scouring the shelves for the ideal gift for our loved ones and, for the skincare fans out there, a beauty kit is a brilliant idea that’ll have your special someone beaming. One such set is The Ultimate Rodial Beauty Discovery Kit, that is currently down to £57 – although it’s worth a whopping £243. Plus, the brand is reportedly one of Princess Kate’s favourites, so great for any fans of the royal too.
Packed with skincare treats that sound as unique as the person you’re buying them for, you’ll find Rodial’s own Snake Eye Cream, Snake Oil Drops, Snake Jelly Eye Patches, Lash and Brow Booster, Retinol Drops, Suede Lips, a pencil sharpener, a muslin cloth, and a large clear bag to store everything. To round it up; it’s got all the essentials you need to look and feel your best as we head into the party season. Get it here.
To give you some background information about the Princess Kate loved brand, founded in 1999 by former beauty editor Maria Hatzistefanis, Rodial has a 25-year history filled with innovative beauty products that champion lesser-known ingredients. It works too and customer testimonials seems to confirm its immediate and long-lasting effects.
Now, onto the Beauty Discovery Kit. Containing nine different skincare and beauty products and tools, it’s an ideal way to dip your toe in the Rodial waters (so the speak) before fully committing to full sizes of the products.
To give you an idea of how to use these epic products – and in what order – Rodial suggests starting with your favourite cleanser before removing impurities with the exfoliating muslin cloth. Follow this with the Lash and Brow Booster – which has improved the appearance of brows and lashes in as little as two weeks – allowing your skin to absorb it before applying the Snake Eye Cream.
Raving about the Brow Booster, £50 on its own, one beauty fan exclaimed: “Thick brows in 2 weeks! I am so impressed with this product! I saw several thicker brow hairs within a few days and within two weeks evenly thick brows – I am thrilled! They look very natural and the product is a nice consistency. I have used it less on my lashes (as I bought it for my brows mainly) and find that I prefer putting it on them in the day. But my lashes have definitely got longer too. Worth every penny!”
Continuing with your beauty routine, if your eyes are a bit puffy, Rodial recommends using the Snake Jelly Eye Patches instead for instant rejuvenation, reports the Express.
Using its Snake Oil Drops on your face in the morning, avoiding the eye area, its Retinol Drops are perfect for evening use to enhance skin cell production overnight.
Add a pop of colour and some vitamin E nourishment to your lips before heading out with the Suede Lips lipstick in Black Berry, which is a versatile matte rose-tinted nude colour (not red as you may assume) for those final touches.
Although some loved hailed this lippy as a ‘holy grail’ that was ‘soft’ yet had ‘amazing staying power’, one hit slight snag with the product and said: “Love the color and goes on smooth. The problem is that the stick broke. Not enough for the price.”
While the set itself has only three reviews on the website, it’s clear to see its a hit as all are five stars.
One review praised the Snake Eye Cream, worth £80 when bought separately, as a ‘miracle’, seeing rapid changes in their appearance. They stated: “The eye cream in this set is marvellous, saw a difference in two days.” Others have called the eye cream the ‘best’ they’ve used, remarking: “Really opens the eye and tightens the top lid.”
Another, who is a clear fan of the brand, raved: “I purchased the snake discovery set as that is the only one I do not have. It is absolutely amazing especially the serum and eye cream 100% love it.” A fourth hailed: “Only been using for one week and skin around my eyes is firmer and brighter already.”
As for the Snake Oil Drops, one person wasn’t too fussed on them, stating: “I cannot say whether they are improving the look of fine lines.” Although don’t let that put you off as they added: “I can say that it’s a nice oil and does what I need it to.”
Bargain hunters on the lookout for beauty deals can score the Bondi Sands Clearer Skin Bundle for a mere £33, reduced from £47, offering skincare essentials. Additionally, the Beauty Bay Birthday Box is also available for a splurge at £50, boasting a value of £149 and packaged in an attractive box.
To snag yourself Rodial’s Ultimate Beauty Discovery Kit for £57, get it here.