Skincare fans can bag premium products for less with this limited-edition beauty secret. Shopping writer Lauren Codling has found a way to nab two premium Rodial products for £20 each, saving over £135 on a beauty bundle worth more than £175.
Beauty Box Bargain
Beauty boxes have become one of the easiest ways to refresh skincare and makeup collections without spending a fortune. The OK! Getaway Edit is worth more than £175 but is available for £39.99, meaning shoppers can save over £135. The edit includes 10 holiday-inspired beauty and wellness products, with the standout being Rodial Dragon's Blood SPF 15 Velvet Cream, which carries a £65 price tag on its own – making it worth considerably more than the entire beauty box.
Alongside the luxury SPF, shoppers will also receive six more full-sized products from brands including Hello Sunday, The Beauty Crop and Perfectil. Plus, there's a handful of travel-friendly essentials perfect for throwing into a suitcase.
First Impressions
Lauren's immediate reaction was pure excitement. She is a huge Rodial fan, but the brand's price tags can be eye-watering. Her favourite Vit C Brightening Cleansing Pads cost around £49, making them an occasional treat rather than an everyday purchase. So, discovering not one but two Rodial products inside the OK! box felt like a real win.
The hero product is undoubtedly the Dragon's Blood SPF 15 Velvet Cream, part of the brand's bestselling Dragon's Blood range, which is apparently loved by celebrities including Lady Gaga and Kate Middleton. Lauren expected an ultra-lightweight formula, but it is actually a little richer than anticipated. Thankfully, it absorbs quickly without leaving an obvious white cast, leaving skin feeling hydrated, refreshed, and comfortably protected. The subtle fragrance is another bonus, with soft floral notes balanced by a slightly fruity finish that feels luxurious without being overpowering.
Her only criticism is the SPF rating itself. At SPF15, it is lower than she would normally reach for, particularly in summer, when she prefers higher protection for her fair skin. Paula's Choice Calm SPF 30 remains her everyday favourite for that reason, but she would happily wear the Rodial formula on lower-UV days or layer it into her morning routine.
Rodial Blush Drops
The second Rodial product is the Blush Drops in Frosted Pink, worth an impressive £39 by themselves – almost the same price as the entire beauty box. Lauren has actually been using the Apricot version for quite a while now and absolutely loves it. She only needs one or two drops to create a healthy glow, so the bottle lasts for months, helping justify the luxury price tag. The pink shade delivers the same luminous finish, giving skin a subtle shimmer that's perfect for summer makeup or enhancing a fresh fake tan.
Her only small warning comes from experience: her Apricot bottle eventually started leaking, so it is worth storing upright or in a leakproof bag when travelling. Otherwise, Rodial also has a Cream Blush that is pretty much the same as the liquid iteration, just without the shimmer and potential for leakage.
More Summer-Ready Favourites
Outside of Rodial, one of Lauren's surprise favourites was Hello Sunday's The One For Your Hands SPF30 Hand Cream. Hands are probably the area she forgets to reapply sunscreen most often after washing them, so having a handbag-friendly SPF specifically for them is surprisingly useful. The formula feels lightweight rather than greasy and smells exactly like a summer holiday, making topping up protection feel far less like a chore.
Another inclusion is grüum's Pulse Point Roller Ball, which initially felt like a slightly random addition to a getaway-themed edit. That said, this is actually Lauren's second rollerball from the brand, and she has become a fan of using it before bed thanks to its calming lavender-and-chamomile blend. The cooling metal applicator feels lovely against the skin too, particularly after a long day.
Lauren was also pleasantly surprised by The Beauty Crop's Melting Lip Balm in Popping Peony. The juicy pink shade adds just enough colour without becoming overly sticky, while leaving lips feeling soft and hydrated throughout the day. She did find herself reapplying it every few hours, but it is compact enough to fit in any handbag or beach tote.
The travel-sized shampoo and conditioner have deliberately remained unopened for now, simply because Lauren is saving them for her holiday in August. In many ways, that is exactly their purpose – they are convenient additions that make packing beauty routines that little bit easier.
There is also a mini Commodity fragrance featuring notes of strawberry, rhubarb and raspberry pulp. While Lauren would not say the scent lasted all day, it is a lovely fruity fragrance for popping into your handbag for quick refreshes while out and about.
Meanwhile, the Perfectil Skin supplements include 56 tablets designed to support healthy-looking skin, hair and nails, giving shoppers almost two months' supply that can easily be slipped into hand luggage.
Finally, the Isoclean Hypochlorous Spray might be one of the most practical additions in the box. Designed to soothe irritation and support the skin barrier, Lauren can already see herself reaching for it after long days in the sun or to calm any unexpected holiday skin flare-ups while keeping her complexion feeling refreshed and hydrated.
Overall Verdict
Beauty boxes are always a fun way to discover new skincare and makeup without splashing out on full-price products, but the OK! Getaway Edit stands out for its value. Packed with more than £175 worth of beauty buys for just £39.99, the savings are hard to ignore – especially when the £65 Rodial Dragon's Blood SPF costs more than the entire box.
Not every product will become a daily staple, but the mix of luxury skincare, makeup and travel-friendly essentials feels genuinely useful rather than padded with fillers. The Rodial products are the clear highlights, while the Hello Sunday hand SPF and Beauty Crop lip balm have secured a permanent spot in Lauren's handbag. Overall, it is one of the best-value beauty edits she has seen this season, offering an affordable way to try several premium beauty brands at once.
What's Inside The Getaway Edit?
- Rodial Dragon’s Blood Hyaluronic Moisturiser SPF15, 50ml full size, worth £65
- Hello Sunday The One For Your Hands SPF 30 Hand Cream with Hyaluronic Acid, 50ml full size, worth £10
- The Beauty Crop Peptide Calm Hydrating and Plumping Melting Lip Balm in Popping Peony, full size, worth £8
- Rodial Blush Drops in Frosted Pink, 15ml full size, worth £39
- Perfectil Skin, 56 tablets, worth £18.95
- ISOClean Hypochlorous Spray, 100ml full size, worth £10
- grüum Pulse Point Roller Ball Deep Relaxation, 9ml full size, worth £12
- Wild Science Lab Sunlit Shine Refreshing Shampoo, 40ml travel size, worth £6
- Wild Science Lab Sunset Shine Refreshing Conditioner, 40ml travel size, worth £6
- Commodity Fragrances Juice Expressive, 2ml sample size, worth £5
- Beauty Guide Getaway leaflet
- 2 free copies of OK! Magazine, worth £10.40
