Beauty enthusiasts across the UK are racing to secure a heavily discounted luxury gift set from high street pharmacy giant Boots, which has just been restocked online. The 'Stars of the Show' Beauty Bauble, originally a festive hit, offers an assortment of premium beauty products with a combined individual value of £69 for a mere £16.
What's Inside the Coveted Boots Beauty Bauble?
The compact gift set, part of Boots' Beauty Stars range, is described as the 'perfect gift' and contains a curated mix of five high-performance items. The bundle includes a full-size 15ml OPI Infinite Shine Gel Like Polish in 'I'm Not Really A Waitress', a 15ml Laneige Bounce & Firm Serum, a 40ml Philip Kingsley Bond Builder Treatment, a 70ml Rituals The Ritual of Mehr Body Cream, and a 50ml Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish complete with a muslin cloth.
At the time of writing on January 12, 2026, the bauble is being offered at a reduced price of £16, which is 20% less than its original December selling price of £20. Boots has emphasised that the deal is available 'while stocks last' and is currently online-only.
Customer Reactions and Reviews
Reactions to the products within the set have been largely positive, though mixed in places. The Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish, in particular, has garnered hundreds of glowing reviews. One shopper reported it made a "big difference" to their sensitive, breakout-prone skin, leaving it "softer and smoother". Another stated it made their skin "feel fresh and clean".
The OPI nail polish shade also received praise for being "long-lasting" and a "gorgeous" colour that attracted "so many compliments". However, some dissenting voices found the polish looked "cheap" and not as pictured, with one calling it an "expensive mistake".
A handful of customers have criticised the packaging of the bauble itself, with two reporting their orders arrived "squashed and ungiftable" due to being forced into small parcels.
How Does This Boots Deal Compare?
While other retailers offer similar beauty bundles, such as Next's £20 Soft Glam Starter Kit (worth £62) or OK! Beauty's £29.99 Merry Kissmas Lip Cracker (worth £65), the Boots bauble has generated significant buzz for its perceived value. The combination of well-known brands like Liz Earle, OPI, and Laneige at such a low price point has proven irresistible to bargain-hunting shoppers, even after the Christmas period.
For those who missed out before the holidays, this restock provides a final opportunity to snap up what Boots bosses have labelled a 'standing ovation-worthy' collection of skincare, haircare, and nail treats.
