Few skincare brands have become quite as coveted as Drunk Elephant in 2024, and now shoppers can get their hands on the ultimate starter kit from the brand at half price. Usually £70, Boots has reduced the Drunk Elephant Littles 7.0 to £35 as part of their weekly Star gifts – and if previously reduced sets are anything to go by, we’d act fast if you want to get it.
Already sold-out Star Gifts from the retailer include the MAC Go for Gold set, as well as an Estee Lauder Magical Must Haves set and Laneige Beauty Bag Edit, which flew off the shelves in a matter of days. And this Drunk Elephant haul could be the next to max out stock.
Inside the gift set, beauty fans will find five travel-friendly morning and evening skincare essentials to cleanse, exfoliate, hydrate, brighten, replenish skin. As part of the offer, each item works out at £7, and we love the idea of dividing the set into stocking fillers this festive season.
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Some of the products in the haul are suitable for everyone – even younger skin – such as the Beste Cleanser and B-Hydra Cream, which Drunk Elephant have said can be used by skincare fans 12 and under. However, some of the products feature more potent active ingredients, like the C-Firma Fresh and shouldn’t be used by teens.
Some products depend on your skin and whether or not it needs certain ingredients in your routine. The T.L.C. Framboos, for example, focuses on exfoliation and decongesting pores, which for many tweens, just isn’t necessary yet. However, the brand says that those who are experiencing breakouts and blackheads ‘can absolutely benefit from it’.
As for the highly popular Protini Cream, also featured in the kit, Drunk Elephant said: “Though both safe and gentle is less appropriate given its main job is to help boost healthy collagen to strengthen skin. At such a young age, you’re making collagen in abundance, so it’s less of a useful formula, which is why we recommend Lala or Virgin Marula as the moisturizer first stop for kids and tweens.”
What I like about this kit is that, while it can certainly be gifted as a show-stopping main present, sharing it among the skincare fans in your family is a great way to get everyone an age-appropriate Drunk Elephant treat without breaking the bank. My niece, for example, who is just getting into skincare, would love the Beste Cleanser. At 30ml, it’s big enough for her to really trial it over a decent period of time, without forking out over £30 for the full sized bottle.
Meanwhile, my sister would be delighted to unwrap the C-Firma Fresh, but may not be as keen on the B-Hydra cream – so it’s a great way to ensure no gift goes to waste, too. However, one of the reviews on the Boots website saw a shopper disappointed that the ‘littles’ gift set featured travel-sized products, commenting: “Very small bottles and tub. Much smaller than I thought they would be when being charged £70.” Though it is safe to say that it’s a much better deal at £35.
If you are buying specifically for a younger skincare fan, there are plenty of other brands to consider, too. Byoma’s individual products are priced between £9.99 and £17.99, so you can tailor your skincare routine to suit your budget. We also love this set that’s available from Amazon which gets you a Mini Cleanser, Mini Light Cream and Mini Hydrating Serum all for £15, making for a great introduction to the brand.
Body spray is always a great gift for teens, and we’ve come a long way since the days of So… Kiss Me? Shoppers can pick up the Sol de Janeiro 90ml mists for £24 at Boots, while lip products are another fantastic option, and can be tailored to your budget, too. The Glossier balm dotcoms, which cost £16 and come in a range of different scents, are a great luxury buy, or you can go classic with a stick of classic Carmex.
Back to Drunk Elephant though, if you or someone you know is a superfan, you might want to take a peek at the Drunk Elephant Trunk 8.0. Worth more than £822, it’s currently down to £431.25 at LookFantastic. Inside there is a complete skincare set starring ten full-sized Drunk Elephant products and six minis. Alternatively, you can shop the newly-reduced Drunk Elephant Littles 7.0 set here for £35 at Boots.