Every year, the Elemis pro-collagen cleansing balm is my first point of call come Black Friday. There’s a reason it has a raft of celebrity followers (think Victoria Beckham, Natalie Dormer and the like) and, as it’s a premium product, I’m always itching to save a few extra pennies when November rolls around.
If you’re not familiar with the pro-collagen balm, I’ll bring you up to speed. It comes in a few different formulas: the original with its lavender-eucalyptus aroma; the rose edition; a green fig iteration; and, for those with sensitive skin, there’s even a naked version, without so much as a whisper of fragrance.
Now, thanks to some early Black Friday beauty deals, you can take home three out of four of those heavenly balms in one go, while bagging yourself a saving of £20. That’s right, the pro-collagen cleansing balm collection is now reduced to £52.70 but it is worth £73.50. The collection includes both the OG and rose balms and, for those irritated skin days, the naked cleanser, too. Scroll on for full details, plus more Elemis reductions.
Elemis the pro-collagen cleansing balm collection skincare gift set: Worth £73.50, now £52.70, Johnlewis.com
For those who need a little clueing up on the pro-collagen balm, its key ingredients (across all four versions) are antioxidant padina pavonica algae, skin barrier-boosting starflower oil, and brightening elderberry.
During use, the cleanser has a texture akin to a creamy butter or sorbet and, upon warming up on your skin, transforms into a silky make-up melting oil. The balms make quick work of tricky formulas such as waterproof mascara and lip stains, and, whereas some cleansers can leave the skin feeling tight and squeaky, Elemis’s is comforting and hydrating. Indeed, it’s suitable for drier and oilier complexions alike, with the latter – a category I myself fall into – simply needing a second cleanse to finish up. To be honest, most skincare experts recommend double cleansing anyway.
Elemis pro-collagen cleansing balm: Was £49, now £36.75, Boots.com
If your budget doesn’t quite stretch to the full trio of Elemis balms, you’ll be thrilled to discover that Boots, too, has reduced the OG balm. The 100g tub has now had its price slashed by more than £12, so, you can treat yourself for less or get ahead of the Christmas gifting rush. Watch this space for more cleanser deals as they come in – I’ll be eyeing up the fig scent, in particular.
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