With Christmas shopping in full swing, savvy beauty fans are rushing to pick up a Liz Earle skincare gift set that’s been described as ‘brilliant’ by shoppers. The popular Liz Earle Ultimate Skincare Collection Gift Set Star Gift is usually worth £97, but it’s currently available for £34.20 at Boots, making it a standout option.

This Liz Earle set brings together four of the brand’s best known full-sized skincare staples, designed to cover the basics of a simple daily routine. It starts with the much-loved Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser, which is said to gently remove makeup, dirt and impurities while leaving skin feeling clean and comfortable. 

It’s paired with two pure cotton cloths that lightly exfoliate as buyers cleanse, helping skin feel smoother without being harsh. Next is the Eyebright Soothing Eye Lotion which is a gentle formula designed to refresh tired looking eyes and remove any lingering makeup around the delicate eye area.

The routine continues with Instant Boost Skin Tonic, which promises to help replenish moisture after cleansing and leave skin feeling calm and hydrated, ready for moisturiser. The set is finished with Skin Repair Light Cream, a lightweight moisturiser that aims to provide long-lasting hydration without feeling heavy on the skin. Suitable for everyday use, the collection is cruelty-free and certified under the Leaping Bunny programme.

Elsewhere, LookFantastic has the ESPA Winter Hydration Collection for £56 down from £70 for those looking alternatives. This comes with a range of products including a Hydrating Cleansing Milk, a 24-Hour Replenishing Moisturiser 55ml and even a Cleansing Cloth all of which contain rose, chamomile and vitamin E.

Superdrug also has the Simple Clean & Fresh Regime Collection Gift Set 3 Piece for £5. This includes a full-size facial wash, sheet mask and a light face moisturiser as well as a headband. 

The Liz Earle skincare set has been rated a high 4.8 out of five stars from over 600 reviews on Boots’ website, however. One person said: “Brilliant premium product at a great price. I would recommend it.”

A second wrote: “Love this set, it feels like a treat for my face. It’s lovely.” A third commented: “I bought this for my daughter. We both love Liz Earle and I gave her the same gift before. What’s to say other than it’s an ideal gift for a lover of this brand? I also got a further discount on Liz Earle products so even better.”

Not all skincare will be perfect for everyone, as another person said: “This feels lovely on the eyes, first thing in the morning. I’m not sure I’m seeing many of the listed benefits but in fairness I need to use it for longer – the request for a review has come a little early. At this stage I like it enough to buy again when reduced, but I wouldn’t purchase at full price.”

Someone else shared: “It’s so good to get the original formulation back. I had stopped buying it as I didn’t like the changes that had been made to it. However it’s getting expensive so I have to look out for offers and stock up.”