Marks & Spencer has relaunched its limited-edition summer beauty bag, a decade after the first warm-weather bundle. Priced at £40, the box promises an 81% saving on a selection of products from coveted brands, including Clinique, Estée Lauder, Sam McKnight, and Iconic. The bag contains five full-size items and several miniatures exceeding 10ml, with no sample sachets.
The editor who tested the bag praised its curation, noting that it avoids filler products or obscure brands. Among the highlights are Clinique's Dramatically Different Moisturising Lotion, a cult formula since the 1960s, and Color Wow's viral hair mask. The Floral Street Wonderland Peony scent was described as a perfect day-to-night fragrance with balanced sweet and floral notes.
The moisturiser was found to be highly effective: a small amount covered the entire back of a hand, and the 50ml tube is expected to last six months or more. The bag also includes other everyday staples and indulgent treats, making it feel practical rather than gimmicky.
Compared to other beauty bundles from Lookfantastic, Boots, and Cult Beauty, the M&S offering was deemed the most enticing due to its mix of current and classic brands with generous full-size products. The bag has already sold out once, and the editor advises securing it quickly.
At £40, the box is £5 more than the 2025 version but offers an extra £20 in value. With a total worth of £230, it represents one of the strongest beauty savings seen this year.
