Make your money go further with these exclusive deals, offers & great value gift sets
‘Tis the season of giving. But while we all want to find a little joy under the Christmas tree this festive period, the cost of living crisis means that this year the thought behind your Christmas gifting, rather than the spend, is more important than ever.
A YouGov report revealed that the biggest cost of Christmas for Brits is usually presents and gifts, with the average Christmas gift spend reaching £388 last year.
If you’re looking for Christmas gift ideas and wondering how much to spend when the cost of keeping your home warm and kitchen cupboards filled is high enough, you’ve come to the right place. With a whole host of money-saving gift sets and deals to be found at Boots, here’s our guide to getting more Christmas presents for your budget this year.
How to do Christmas on a budget with Boots
The deals
3 for 2
When you see the parcel icon, you’ll know it’s part of our penny-saving 3 for 2 offer. How does it work? When you check out, we’ll arrange all your 3 for 2 gifts in price order from highest to lowest price, then we’ll give you every third gift FREE – not just the cheapest items. This seasonal offer ends on 24 December on boots.com and 26 December across Boots stores.
Our Boots Price Advantage scheme allows Boots Advantage Card holders instant access to lower prices on a range of products, including everyday essentials.
Trust us when we say there's a great selection and Boots is continually adding new items to the scheme. Whether you’re shopping for Secret Santa gifts, stocking fillers or one-gift showstoppers, it can help cut the cost of your shopping cart.
Curious about how much you could save? Boots Advantage Card holders who purchase products included in the scheme see an average saving of £2.65 per product, with some products having up to 50% off and savings as big as £17. Simply log in to your account that's linked to your Boots Advantage Card either via boots.com or the Boots app and the discount will be applied automatically. in order to claim the instant discount.
Celebrating its 25th birthday this year, Boots Advantage Card continues to be one of the most generous (and most-loved) on the high street.
There’s nothing more satisfying than seeing how many points you tally up or seeing the money you’ve saved with Price Advantage. It’s brimming with budget-friendly benefits for all. There’s also the Boots Parenting Club to help keep the costs down while you grow your family, as well as the Boots Over 60s rewards scheme, which is available to anyone over 60, and provides some great savings when buying Boots own brands and selected exclusives, including Liz Earle, No7 and Soap & Glory.
Want to see its money-saving potential in action? Read how much three members of Team H&B saved in their five under £25 beauty challenge.
10 brilliant Christmas gift sets to add to your virtual basket
Fan of a gift set? So are we. Not only do they offer great value for money, but they also help take the stress out of finding the perfect present by providing a selection of must-haves in one handy bundle. They’re the ultimate penny (and time) saver when it comes to Christmas shopping.
Here are a selection of our favourites to provide some add-to-cart inspiration.
For the manicure fan
Mylee The Real Deal Gel Polish Kit
• Worth £202, saving almost 30% with the kit purchase (based on cost of products when sold separately)
• 580 Advantage Card points per purchase
• Includes eight gel polish colours
Invest in the gift of polished-looking nails year-round with this gel kit that, within a few uses, will pay for itself versus the cost of going for a professional mani/pedi. With all the tools your lucky loved one needs to achieve a longer-lasting gel mani, create nail art and take it all off again at home, they’ll be amazed at how easy it is to create a salon-quality, chip-free, glossy gel mani that lasts for up to three weeks.
For the make-up maven
Revolution Get The Look: Nude Glam Set
• 120 Advantage Card points per purchase
• Six-piece gift set
• Cruelty-free
It’s been a minute since we could have a full-on festive party. Seize the moment and give the gift of looking and feeling fabulous with this elevated nude set from Revolution. Featuring the brand’s favourites including an eyeliner, Reloaded eyeshadow palette, Satin Kiss lipstick and lip liner, black mascara and false eyelashes – it’s an entire makeover for less than you’d expect.
For the skin-tellectual
No7 Restore & Renew Collection
• 3 for 2
• 128 Advantage Card points per purchase
• Five-piece gift set
Why give one skincare step when you could gift the whole regime? Containing everything from a No7 day cream to night cream, serum and more, and formulated to target key face and neck needs, it’s the gift that keeps on giving!
For someone in need of some TLC
Liz Earle Scents of Orange Top-To-Toe Ritual
• 280 Advantage Card points per purchase
• Six-piece gift set
• Exclusive to Boots
Who doesn’t love a hamper and a pamper? Containing a hydrating cream mask, luxuriously fragranced orange flower body wash and body cream, your favourite Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser with a spiced bitter orange twist, as well as a festively zesty candle and hand cream, this premium-looking gift is like a spa day for a fraction of the price.
For dad
Champneys Daily Self-Care Kit
• 3 for 2
• 56 Advantage Card points per purchase
• Four-piece set
• Vegan
Give dad an excuse to take care of themselves, with this luxe kit. It contains the brand’s face moisturiser, face wash, hair & body wash and face cloth – this is self-care made simple. We bet they scrub up pretty well!
For the always active
Baylis & Harding Sport Citrus Lime Mint Invigorating Wash Kit
• 56 Advantage Card points per purchase
• Five-piece set
With muscle-soak crystals, cleansing soap, muscle soak, hair & body wash and shower gel, this cooling menthol moment is all they need to relax and revive after an intense New Year workout – whether they’re at home or in the gym.
For kids
Joules Hedgehog Washbag & Bathtime Treats
• 56 Advantage Card points per purchase
• Includes bubble bath (250ml) and bath fizzer (50g)
• 3 for 2
• Vegan
This oh-so-cute hedgehog washbag, with bubble bath and a fizzer, is perfect for bath-loving little ones and budding conservationists. Plus the British brand’s plastic tubes and bottles now contain 30% post-consumer recycled plastic for extra green credentials.
For foodies
Shoreditch Kitchen Essentials Herb & Spice Set
• 72 Advantage Card points per purchase
• Nine-piece set
• Suitable for vegans
If you’d rather treat your giftee in the kitchen, this set is as stylish as it’s tasty. Pep up your staple dishes or create something completely new – whatever they’re cooking up, this smart-looking set is sure to take it to the next level and will look perfect on their kitchen counter.
For cooking inspiration
Food Nation Smoke & Spice Cookbook
• 60 Advantage Card points per purchase
• Spicy chilli flavoured olive oil (100ml)
• Whole dried chillies (6g)
• Suitable for family cooking
Whether they like fiercely hot food or opt for aromatic subtlety, food writer and stylist Valerie Aikman-Smith has created an enticing array of marinades, brines, butters, rubs and glazes to add flavour to their cooking, either outside on the BBQ or in the kitchen. Whet their appetite before they get stuck in with the accompanying chilli-flavoured olive oil and whole-dried chilli peppers.
All prices correct on date of publication
