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The Boots Best of Beauty Christmas Box

The Boots best of beauty Christmas showstopper beauty box has arrived again. Stuffed with 26 products, including 15 full-size heroes, it's a limited edition treat. Trying new beauty products from beloved brands is a highlight. Even with a mountain of night creams and lipglosses, I never miss a chance to explore.

This Christmas box, worth £451.60 but available for just £88 (saving 88 per cent), features cult brands like Elemis, Sol de Janeiro, r.e.m., Ren and Byoma. Inside, skincare lovers will be delighted. The full-size Liz Earle hot cloth cleanser deeply cleanses, buffs away dull skin and hydrates. The mini Lancôme génifique ultimate serum (7ml) accelerates skin repair. The Floral Street wonderland peony EDP fragrance rollerball is perfect for travel, with a light, fruity scent. The r.e.m. beauty utmost importance plumping lip gloss gives a light plump without stickiness. There's also a 75ml pot of Sol de Janeiro bum bum cream for deep nourishment. And don't forget make-up like Urban Decay's all nighter setting spray and Benefit's benetint lip and cheek stain.

Each product in this box offers unique value and is well worth snapping up for the Christmas season.