We’re officially in the season of bargain beauty bundles, which is fantastic news if you’re looking to spoil yourself or a loved one with a cosmetics set at an unbeatable price. The Ultimate Rodial Beauty Discovery Kit is one such set, available for £57 but worth a staggering £243 – the brand is reportedly one of Princess Kate’s favourites.
Inside, you’ll discover Rodial’s own Snake Eye Cream, Snake Oil Drops, Snake Jelly Eye Patches, Lash and Brow Booster, Retinol Drops, Suede Lips, a pencil sharpener, a muslin cloth, and a large clear bag to store everything. It practically includes all the essentials you need to look and feel your best as we head into the party season.
Founded in 1999 by former beauty editor Maria Hatzistefanis, Rodial has a 25-year history filled with innovative beauty products that utilise lesser-known ingredients. It’s not just a gimmick either – the brand aims to provide immediate and long-lasting effects, and customer testimonials and reputation suggest it often achieves this.
But first, let’s talk about the Beauty Discovery Kit, designed as the perfect opportunity to familiarise yourself with Rodial and its innovative products. To put these products into the context of a beauty routine, Rodial suggests starting with your favourite cleanser before removing impurities with the exfoliating muslin cloth.
Follow this with the Lash and Brow Booster, allowing your skin to absorb it before applying the Snake Eye Cream. If your eyes are a bit puffy, Rodial recommends using the Snake Jelly Eye Patches instead for instant rejuvenation, reports the Mirror.
Rodial suggests applying its Snake Oil Drops to your face in the morning, avoiding the eye area. In the evening, use the Retinol Drops to enhance skin cell production overnight.
If you’re heading out, the Suede Lips lipstick in Black Cherry is a versatile colour for those final touches. The set has only two reviews on the website, but both are five stars.
One review praised the Snake Eye Cream, worth £80 when bought separately, as a “miracle.” “The eye cream in this set is marvellous, saw a difference in two days,” they commented.
The Snake Oil Drops have 4.3 stars from six reviews, with another customer stating it “really works, absorbs very quickly. I pay attention to expression lines, it truly makes a difference. Very impressed, and I have sensitive dry skin.”
On TrustPilot, Rodial has an impressive 4.4 stars from nearly 500 reviews. Another satisfied customer said: “I really LOVE Rodial products, and in particular the lip liners – they are outstanding, the best ever. So comfortable to wear, not drying and some kind of sorcery stay put.”
However, some customers had complaints. One mentioned the packaging: “Unfortunately the security stickers were almost impossible to get off and left large sticky residues. Surely I shouldn’t need to de-glue with soap and scrubber before using the products? A user friendlier non glue label would be helpful.”
If you’re on the hunt for more beauty deals, the Bondi Sands Clearer Skin Bundle is currently a steal at £33 (down from £47), focusing exclusively on skincare. Or, if you fancy a treat, Beauty Bay’s Birthday Box is up for grabs at £50 (valued at £149) and is presented in a gorgeous box.