M&S has pulled through with its Black Friday beauty offerings – and I didn’t expect it!

There aren’t many products that I’d consider cult classics, but Elizabeth Arden’s Eight Hour Cream certainly meets criteria. A true industry staple, this universal salve is a must-have in the wintery months – and it will make an excellent stocking filler too.

It can be used as a hand cream, lip balm, body lotion or moisturiser, thanks to its intensely hydrating properties that instantly soothe dryness. It’s somewhat of a household name and a product that never leaves my handbag.

Who doesn’t want to find a Clinique gift set under the tree this year? Showing off the best from Clinique, the Fan Favourites bundle is the perfect present to slide under the tree or to break up and use as stocking fillers – or, as I would do, keep for yourself and emerge from the wintery season with glowing skin.

The four-piece set includes three of Cliniques famous skincare heroes – the All About The Eyes eye cream, Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm and the incredibly popular Moisture Surge moisturiser – as well as the High Impact Mascara to top it off. As for the discount, it has £50 off which I can tell you costs way way less than the contents of the kit.

I love everything that Nuxe does (a new favourite is the Prodigieux High Shine Shampoo and Conditioner) but the brand’s multi-purpose oil will remain a staple. Not only does it smell utterly delicious of Nuxe’s signature orange blossom, magnolia and vanilla scent, but the oil doesn’t leave a greasy residue meaning you can apply to your face, body and hair to deliver instant moisture and radiance.

It can be used to help the appearance of stretch marks, soften brittle split ends or nourish dry zones on the skin – a real multi-tasking hero.

I started using the AlphaH Liquid Gold Exfoliant purely because I had misplaced the other one I was using and, long story short, my other formula is still lost.

This gentle toner contains 5% glycolic acid, making it a great choice if you have sensitive skin or if you’re new to exfoliating acids. Without harming the skin barrier, the tonic softly exfoliated dead skin cells, refines texture and helps to even out the complexion. Simply swirl the formula onto a cotton round and brush over the skin; with consistent use you’ll notice a difference in a matter of weeks.

My Color Wow collection knows no bounds, but if I had to pick a favourite it would be the Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray. Like a waterproof jacket for your hair, this humidity-fighting, frizz-controlling spray creates a barrier over your lengths to keep them looking shiny and sleek.

It’s not a new product – it launched in 2017 – but its popularity certainly hasn’t slowed down, with celebrities (hi, Rihanna) and professional stylists singing its praises.

If you want to up the ante on the glow, turn to REN Clean’s Ready Steady Glow. This watery tonic is packed with AHAs and BHAs to gently exfoliate, remove dead skin cells and uncover the natural radiance to your skin. With a lovely 20% off deal on your side, your skin will thank you for it.

Collagen is game-changing to your hair, skin and nails. It keeps your strands strong and shiny, your complexion plump and your nails sturdy. But as you age the levels of collagen deplete so you need to keep it topped up with treatments like these. With over 50% off in the M&S sale, see it as an investment for your skin.

Why not tick off two Christmas presents while you’re at it, right? The Moisture Surge Megastars gift set contains three of Cliniques hydration-hitting heroes from the Moisture Surge range which, to be fair, we could all do with seeing as England couldn’t get any colder.

But then, as part of Marks and Spencer’s Black Friday offers, you can also shop the Clinique Glowing Skincare Gift Set for £65 (worth £175) when you spend over £40 – and with this purchase, you’ve crossed the threshold. That’s two presents sorted in one.

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