Yahoo News Summer beauty sales 2020: Best offers on skincare and make-up from MAC, Fenty Beauty and Charlotte Tilbury
You may have spent most, if not all, of lockdown going make-up-free with a low maintenance approach to your beauty routine.
The latest easing of lockdown restrictions means beauty counters and stores are now open, with strict social distancing measures in place. This is thanks to new government guidelines, which allowed non-essential retailers to reopen on 15 June in England. Wales followed suit and allowed shops to reopen on 22 June, with Scotland doing the same today on 29 June.
However, as spending on the high street has plummeted, many beauty retailers and brands are currently offering sales, discounts and deals galore both in store and online, across everything from shampoo to mascara.
B2B magazine Drapers reported in-store sales have dropped 84 per cent compared to 2019, and – despite online grocery sales surging – for the rest of the retail landscape things look bleak.
To ensure you don’t miss out on the many bargains available still to shop from your sofa, we’ve compiled the best of the bunch.
Whether you’re after a top-up of your favourite foundation or want to try out a new face mask for some much-needed TLC, these are the best beauty deals to shop now.
You can trust our independent round-ups. We may earn commission from some of the retailers, but we never allow this to influence selections. This revenue helps us to fund journalism across The Independent.
Asos
The online retailer has discounts of up to 30 per cent in its Face + Body range, which includes brands such as Revlon, Babyliss, Too Faced and Laura Mercier.
In our basket, you’ll find this NARS Contour Blush (was £32, now £22.40). The two blush shades are perfect for sculpting cheekbones while leaving you with a glowing complexion.
Beauty Bay
Skincare and make-up lovers should have their shopping lists at the ready for Beauty Bay’s outlet, which has plenty of products to play with. It is currently offering up to 50 per cent off make-up and skincare.
We’ll be buying this Mario Badescu the essentials kit (was £32, now £24) to grab minis all of the brand's bestselling skincare at a lower price.
Charlotte Tilbury
The much-loved make-up artists' brand, famed for its cult favourite nude shades and aptly named magic cream, has up to 30 per cent off make-up and skincare kits.
Stock up on the 24 hours of magic skin (was £208, now £187.20) which includes the goddess cleansing ritual (an oil and charcoal cleanser), the magic cream and magic night cream, perfect for some self-care.
Cult Beauty
In beauty retailer Cult Beauty’s sale, there's up to 30 per cent off in its summer sale, with everything from eyeshadow palettes to foundations and mascaras.
Treat yourself to the Cover FX total cover cream foundation (was £35, now £17.50) which makes for the perfect base and a great cover-up.
Current Body
Home to the top beauty gadgets and tools, Current Body has launched its summer sale with up to 55 per cent off selected products.
We swear by our TriPollar face tool, a targeted anti-ageing treatment device that makes skin tighter and more supple. The TriPollar STOP facial skin renewal device is currently on offer, down from £249 to £109.
Debenhams
In the Debenhams mid-season sale, there’s no shortage of deals on offer, with up to 20 per cent of its biggest beauty brands such as Estee Lauder, Armani and Benefit.
In our basket will be this Lancôme 'L'Absolu' Rouge Cream lipstick (was £27, now £20.25) with a creamy, satin finish for the perfect everyday nude.
Feel Unique
This beauty retailer is offrering up to 20 per cent off summer essentials, including fake tanning products and sunscreen.
Snap up the Lumene Invisible Illumination Instant Glow Fresh Skin Tint (was £32.90, now £16.45) to make that summer glow last all year long.
Harvey Nichols
The luxury store is also getting involved with the sales this year. It's offering up to 50 per cent across limited edition collections and last chance to shop shades.
We'll be going home with this Nars afterglow eyeshadow palette (was £56, now £44.80), with beautiful sunset shimmers and a hot fuchsia pink that would work well when smoked under the eye.
John Lewis & Partners
The department store has plenty of savings of up to 50 per cent off as well as a free gift with purchases across its beauty hall.
We’ll be buying the MAC taste of stardom mini lipstick kit make-up gift set (was £89, now £65) which features 12 mini lipsticks in its bestselling shades.
Look Fantastic
Beauty retailer Look Fantastic is offering savings of up to 40 per cent off in its summer sale, plus you can save an extra 5 per cent off with the code 'EXTRA5'.
We'll be stocking up on this Garnier ambre solaire natural bronzer quick drying dark self tan face mist (was £8.49, now £5) to perk our face up during Zoom calls.
The Hut
In The Hut’s outlet, you’ll find plenty of deals and discounts with up to 30 per cent off your favourite beauty and grooming products.
Top of our list is the Decléor aromessence encens nourishing body oil (was £49, now £34.30) a luxurious way to keep skin hydrated post-shower.
Alongside the TV sales channel, QVC online is an underrated hotspot for beauty gems, with brands such as Tarte, IT Cosmetics and Elemis under its roof. It’s clearance currently has up to 70 per cent off kits, bundles and individual products across make-up and skincare. Get an extra £5 off with your first order with "FIVE4U".
Bag a bargain with this Benefit Brow Zings Pro Palette (was £30.50, now £27.50), it contains everything you need for perfectly defined and shaped brows.
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