Move over chocolate, LOOKFANTASTIC’s Beauty Egg is back for 2024 – and this is the real sweet treat we’re craving for Easter.
When it comes to curated beauty boxes, it takes something special to impress us. Many fall short on expectations; some only contain sample sizes and, thus, get lost in the depths of a bathroom cupboard, while others feature rogue brands that undoubtedly get passed on to a friend.
Well, not in LOOKFANTASTIC's case. There’s a reason why this coveted egg has reached sold-out status for seven years in a row. It contains a generous edit of products that is worth a whopping £206 – a higher value than all previous years – and it only costs £60.
Better yet, there are full-size goodies bound to delight every skincare and hair care obsessive, whether that’s yourself or a lucky friend. Or, it could be given as a gift from the Easter Bunny.
There really is no dud in the edit, as you can expect to find products from Caudalíe, Elemis and Medik8. This meticulously curated assortment will see you through the rest of the dry skin season. From a nourishing facial oil that mollifies dehydrated skin, to a sweet-smelling body lotion that deserves all its hype, we guarantee that every product will make a lasting impression on your beauty routine and be used down to the final dollop.
Picking a favourite is no easy task, but there are three standout products we must mention. They total £86 combined, so you’re already making a huge saving by purchasing the £60 Egg. If you don’t like spoilers, we suggest looking away at this part.
Medik8 Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye Cream
Medik8’s Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye Cream is the star product as it’s one of the few retinoid-based eye formulas that has managed to impress our entire beauty team.
The core ingredient is encapsulated retinaldehyde – a more effective retinoid compared to retinol – that reduces the depth of wrinkles and plumps out crow’s feet without causing dryness or sensitivity. Alongside hyaluronic acid to hydrate and ceramides to nourish, you can rest easy knowing that it will improve the appearance of your eyes while protecting the delicate skin around them. Indeed, there is a clear reason why you’ll find editors waxing lyrical over this silver tube.
Philip Kingsley Elasti-Styler
For the hair obsessives, the edit contains a full-size tub of Philip Kingsley’s legendary Elasti-Styler. Believe it or not, this five-in-one cream really does it all. It performs like a leave-in mask, so all you need to do is slather it into damp lengths and allow the formula to do all the hard work.
In one lightweight cream, it imparts a salon-like shine, smooths flyaways and, thanks to nourishers like olive oil and babassu, it will condition even the stringiest of strands too.
It’s the kind of treatment that every hair care routine could do with, plus it takes little time or effort to discover the transformative results.
An elixir may not be a beauty necessity, but it’s a treat that will turn your skincare routine into a spa-like pamper. Caudalíe’s Beauty Elixir is a must-have for enviously glowy skin.
The spritz acts as a refreshing facial mist, primer to prep the skin, tighten the appearance of pores, and as a makeup setting spray – not to mention the instant radiance hit it delivers.
It feels weightless while being deeply hydrating and contains the brand’s famous grape extract to moisturise and refresh the skin – alongside extracts of rosemary, orange, rose and peppermint to further brighten the complexion.
Keep it on your beauty stand to awaken your skin in the morning or place it into your handbag to mist on the go. Either way, we know you’ll love it just as much as we do.
The best part? The offerings don’t stop here. While the lavish beauty treats are the main reason to invest, we love that the egg-shaped container can be re-used, like a fun Easter basket for the kids to store their chocolates.
The Beauty Egg is available to pre-order now on the LOOKFANTASTIC site, so we’d advise securing yours as it won’t be long until it reaches sell-out status for the eight-time running.
