This is the Boots beauty box I'm taking to every festival this summer - and it's saved me over £210
With festival season in full swing, it's time to swap your everyday beauty routine for products that can handle everything from early starts to late nights and all the moments in between.
After all, long days in the sun, late nights dancing and a distinct lack of bathroom space can put even the best skincare and make-up routines to the test.
I always want products that will help me feel my best with very little effort while I'm at a festival, but I'm just as interested in the ones that'll help my skin and hair recover once the weekend's over.
That's exactly why the Boots Festival Beauty Box caught my eye. Priced at £55, it contains £265.40 worth of beauty products, meaning you're saving more than £210 while stocking up on everything from skincare and SPF to make-up, haircare and fragrance.
You can also save an additional £5 with our exclusive discount code*: BOOTSXLADBIBLE
Boots Festival Beauty Box
£55
More than just samples
One of the things I like most is that there's a good balance of make-up, haircare and skincare.
With 15 products inside, including 12 full-sized favourites, the Boots Festival Beauty Box covers every stage of festival season, from getting ready in the morning to winding down once you're back home.
Buying even a handful of these products individually would quickly add up, so getting £265.40 worth of beauty for £55 makes this one of the strongest value beauty boxes I've seen this summer.
If you're already a Boots Advantage Card member, you'll also collect points on your purchase, giving you a little extra back to spend on future beauty buys.
If you haven't signed up yet, it's free to join and an easy way to make your money go a little further.
Rosie Floyd
Festival make-up that takes minutes, not hours
One of my favourite things about festival make-up is that there aren't really any rules.
It's the perfect excuse to wear a little more shimmer or keep things fresh and glowy.
Either way, the last thing you want is to spend ages getting ready when there's a whole line-up waiting outside your tent.
That's where the make-up picks in this box really come into their own.
The Too Faced Quickie Queen Cream Eyeshadow Stick in Fairy Dust couldn't be easier to use.
A quick swipe across the lids is enough to add a soft champagne shimmer that catches the light beautifully, and because it's a cream formula, there's no need to pack extra brushes. To finish the look, the MILK Makeup Big Kush Mascara adds plenty of definition without feeling heavy.
Too Faced Quickie Queen Cream Eyeshadow Stick - Fairy Dust
£22
No festival bag feels complete without a lip product, and the r.e.m. beauty glossy balm in Cherry Cola is one you'll find yourself reaching for again and again.
It gives lips a glossy wash of colour while keeping them feeling moisturised, and it's the sort of product that's easy to reapply between sets without needing a mirror.
r.e.m. beauty glossy balm - Cherry Cola
£19
Rosie Floyd
Skincare products to rely on all weekend
A festival beauty routine doesn't stop at make-up, especially if you're spending hours outside.
The Ordinary UV Filters SPF45 Serum is probably one of the hardest-working products in the box.
Lightweight enough to wear underneath make-up, it makes topping up your morning skincare routine feel effortless while giving your skin the sun protection it needs.
The Ordinary UV Filters SPF 45 Sunscreen Serum, 60ml
£15.80, £263.33 per 1L
The K-beauty products are another highlight. COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence has developed a loyal following for good reason.
It leaves skin feeling hydrated and looking healthier, which is particularly welcome after a few late nights.
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 100ml
£23, £207.00 per 1L
If your skin needs something a little richer afterwards, the Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream is the one I'd reach for before bed.
It feels comforting without being overly heavy, making it ideal after a weekend where your skin has had to cope with sunscreen, make-up and unpredictable British weather.
Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream 75ml
£9.99, £119.87 per 1L
Later nights than usual can leave eyes looking tired, and that's where the First Aid Beauty Brighten & Glow Eye Cream comes in handy.
It gives the under-eye area a welcome boost before applying concealer.
First Aid Beauty Brighten & Glow Eye Cream 15ml
£30, £1800.00 per 1L
Then there's the Patchology Chill Mode Hydrogel Mask, which feels like exactly the sort of treat you'll appreciate once you're home.
Patchology Chill Mode Hydrogel Mask
£12, £351.72 per 1KG
It's the product I'd save for post-festival recovery, alongside the Mamonde Flora Rose Liquid Mask and Mamonde Calming Shot Azulene Ampoule, both of which are designed to leave skin feeling soothed and replenished after a busy weekend.
Haircare heroes for festival season
Dry shampoo is practically a festival essential, so I was pleased to see the Typebea G5 3 in 1 Dry Shampoo included as a full-sized product.
When washing your hair isn't always an option, it's a quick way to freshen things up before another day of music, and it helps give hair a bit more life between washes.
Typebea G5 3 in 1 Dry Shampoo 200ml
£26, £104.00 per 1L
The finishing touches
No festival beauty bag feels complete without fragrance, and the Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 62 Perfume Mist is an easy one to throw into your bag.
The 30ml size bottle, which is exclusive to the festival box, is small enough to take with you for top-ups throughout the day, while the warm, summery scent feels perfect for this time of year.
Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 62 Hair & Body Perfume Mist, 90ml
£25, £277.78 per 1L
Why I think it's worth picking up
There's plenty inside the Boots Festival Beauty Box to create quick make-up looks without spending half your morning getting ready, while the skincare and haircare picks are exactly what you'll want after a day in the sunshine when your skin and hair need a little extra TLC.
Add in everyday staples like SPF, dry shampoo and a handbag-friendly fragrance, and it's a beauty box you'll keep reaching for beyond summer and festival season.
Considering it costs £55 but contains £265.40 worth of products, saving you more than £210, it's also a smart way to discover some of beauty's biggest names without paying full price for each one.
If you're a Boots Advantage Card** holder, you'll also collect points on your purchase, giving you another little saving to put towards your next beauty haul.
Don’t forget our exclusive discount code* BOOTSXLADBIBLE for an extra £5 saving, too.
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Rosie Floyd