Boots £5 Friday deal: The best bargain beauty buys, from No7 to Pantene

Louise Whitbread
·5 min read
Stock up your bathroom cabinet with shower gels, hairsprays, sunscreen and more (The Independent)
Stock up your bathroom cabinet with shower gels, hairsprays, sunscreen and more (The Independent)

Today, for one day only, Boots is slashing prices of selected items to £5. With change from a tenner you can bag a bargain across brands such as No7, Pantene, Aussie and Soltan.

Within the deal, you’ll find make-up, skincare, fragrance and haircare with huge savings.

To ensure you get the pick of the best, we’ve chosen the products that are well worth a fiver.

Not only that, but from 21 - 27 August, you can also get 1,000 points when you spend £30 on Fenty Beauty makeup products. Read our review of the Fenty Beauty vs Charlotte Tilbury bronzer here.

As payday is a little way off, the £5 deal means you can treat yourself or simply stock up on the bathroom cabinet essentials.

Start your shopping now with our round-up of the best deals on offer.

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Make-up

If you’re after neat and tidy brows, pick up this No7 lash & brow perfector (was £8.50, now £5).

Keep fluffy eyebrows at bay with this conditioning gelBoots
Keep fluffy eyebrows at bay with this conditioning gelBoots

It’s a conditioning gel that will keep stray hairs in place, and allow you to shape your brows however you like to style them.

If you like to fill them in to add body and definition, use this as the last step in your brow routine as the finishing touch.

For long, luscious lashes, be sure to coat yours with the No7 intense volume mascara black and brown/black (was £10, now £5).

For volume and definition, add this mascara to your makeup routineBoots
For volume and definition, add this mascara to your makeup routineBoots

If you have blonde or fair-haired lashes, we’d recommend using the brown/black shade, whereas if you have dark hair or want a bigger impact, try the jet black shade instead.

It has a traditional oval-shaped bristle brush and for all-in-one coverage, apply from the root of your lashes to the tip.

Skincare

If you’re on the hunt for a gift for a man in your life, try this Barber Pro skin revival kit (was £12, now £5) that has all the grooming essentials for a fun skincare routine.

The kit has everything your need for healthier, clearer skinBoots
The kit has everything your need for healthier, clearer skinBoots

It contains a sheet mask to rebalance oily and dry areas, under-eye masks to hide tired eyes, a foaming sheet mask for a deep clean and a putty peel-off mask to clean pores.

Haircare

Whether you love styling your hair with heat or without, but want your look to last, add a bottle of this Pantene waterless never stray no crunch hair spray (was £9.99, now £5) to your basket.

For hold without stickiness, this hairspray is ideal for creating different hairstylesPantene
For hold without stickiness, this hairspray is ideal for creating different hairstylesPantene

It provides a lightweight hold, that won’t weigh your hair down, but you can still brush through to shape it how you like.

The bamboo and silk-infused formula adds shine and it has a fresh berry scent with every spritz.

We also love this Aussie treatment conditioning mist scent-sational protect (was £9.99, now £5) that’s a lighter way to condition hair, and will work particularly well on locks damaged by heat styling.

Spritz this conditioning spray onto locks that need an extra moisture boostBoots
Spritz this conditioning spray onto locks that need an extra moisture boostBoots

Enriched with macadamia nut oil, it will leave hair soft and hydrated with a few sprays onto freshly washed hair. Keep it in your gym bag for on-the-go application.

Bodycare

This No7 beautiful skin blissful body wash (was £9.50, now £5) is a pampering treat for the weekend.

Lather up this creamy gel next time you hit the showerBoots
Lather up this creamy gel next time you hit the showerBoots

The creamy texture melts into a rich lather, infused with grapeseed oil, to leave your skin feeling silky soft and hydrated.

When you can’t get to a sink to wash your hands with running water, when out and about, hand sanitiser is the next best thing for killing germs and keeping hands clean.

This pack of Dr Palm hand sanitiser tube 100ml (was £5 for a pack of five, now £5 for a pack of six) can be spread out between your handbag, car, gym bag and more to keep yourself as hygienic as possible while the coronavirus is still at large,

When you can't wash your hands, use this hand sanitising gel insteadBoots
When you can't wash your hands, use this hand sanitising gel insteadBoots

It contains 75 per cent alcohol to kill bacteria and is a fragrance-free formula, so won’t irritate sensitive skin either.

If you’re sick of shaving, grab this Smooth Care warm wax kit (was £8.50, now £5) for a more permanent method of hair removal.

Ditch the razor for this wax kit next time you want hairless legsBoots
Ditch the razor for this wax kit next time you want hairless legsBoots

It can be used on the leg, underarm and bikini line area and is specifically designed for sensitive skin.

The aloe vera in it is cooling, calming and will remove hair without causing any irritation.

Applying sunscreen can be messy if you’re dealing with sticky lotions and runny bottles, however, this Soltan once spray SPF30 (was £10, now £5) comes in a handy, portable spray bottle that will keep application fuss-free.

Keep a handy bottle of this SPF30 near for sunbathing in the garden, at the beach or on holidayBoots
Keep a handy bottle of this SPF30 near for sunbathing in the garden, at the beach or on holidayBoots

It provides up to eight hours of sun protection, although we would recommend re-applying every two to three hours as a precaution, and it is water-resistant too.

Fragrance

This KVD Vegan Beauty saint eau de parfum 10ml (was £9, now £5) is exclusively available online and offers a sweetly scented blend of vanilla, sandalwood, mandarin and caramel.

Treat yourself to these two bargain bottles of perfume that come in a travel-friendly sizeBoots
Treat yourself to these two bargain bottles of perfume that come in a travel-friendly sizeBoots

The compact 10ml size is easily portable and ideal for travel. It’s also a great option to keep in your handbag if you're out all day and want a touch-up, without it taking up much room.

You can also pair it with the KVD Vegan Beauty sinner eau de parfum 10ml (was £9, now £5) that’s a much headier scent thanks to the vetiver, patchouli and woody notes.

If you prefer to wear something lighter in the day, we’d recommend saving this one for evening plans instead.

For more beauty reviews, read our guide to the best make-up primers that give a flawless finish and our review of The Ordinary vs The Inkey List SPF

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