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NEOM Perfect Night’s Sleep Reed Diffuser 100mlNEOM Perfect Night’s Sleep Reed Diffuser 100ml
NEOM Perfect Night’s Sleep Reed Diffuser 100ml

£43.99 £55.00 20% offsaving
NEOM Feel Refreshed Reed Diffuser 100mlNEOM Feel Refreshed Reed Diffuser 100ml
NEOM Feel Refreshed Reed Diffuser 100ml

£43.99 £55.00 20% offsaving
Hairburst Conditioner for Longer Stronger HairHairburst Conditioner for Longer Stronger Hair
Hairburst Conditioner for Longer Stronger Hair

£13.50
Color Wow Extra Shine Spray bottleColor Wow Extra Shine Spray
Color Wow Extra Shine Spray

Illuminate your locks with Color Wow Extra Shine Spray, a groundbreaking shine technology infused with Mullein, a flower phenomenon that captures invisible UV light and converts it into full-spectrum light for a blinding, brilliant shine.

£20.79 £26.00 20% offsaving
Q+A Collagen Body OilQ+A Collagen Body Oil
Q+A Collagen Body Oil

£12.00
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La Roche-Posay Lipikar Syndet AP+ 200ml
La Roche-Posay Lipikar Syndet AP+ 200ml

Suitable for the most sensitive of skin types, including that of newborn babies, La Roche-Posay Lipikar Syndet AP+ 200ml is a soap-substitute body wash formulated for dry skin.

£10.39 £13.00 20% offsaving
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Dermo-Pediatrics Ultra Light Invisible Fluid SPF50+ For Children’s Sensitive & Atopy-Prone Skin
La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Dermo-Pediatrics Ultra Light Invisible Fluid SPF50+ For Children’s Sensitive & Atopy-Prone Skin

£20.00
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CeraVe Teenage 13+ Skincare Bundle
CeraVe Teenage 13+ Skincare Bundle

£75.51 £79.50 5% offsaving
Sigma Beauty F80 Air Flat Kabuki BrushSigma Beauty F80 Air Flat Kabuki Brush
Sigma Beauty F80 Air Flat Kabuki Brush

£25.49 £30.00 15% offsaving
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Baby Lotion SPF50+La Roche-Posay Anthelios Baby Lotion SPF50+
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Baby Lotion SPF50+

This delicate yet highly effective sunscreen has been specifically formulated for children’s delicate skin from 6 months old.

£15.00
The Ordinary 3-Step Routine – Sensitive Skin (Worth £48.40)
The Ordinary 3-Step Routine – Sensitive Skin (Worth £48.40)

£45.97 £48.40 5% offsaving
Biretix Tri-Active Spray
Biretix Tri-Active Spray 100ml

£23.99 £32.00 25% offsaving
The Ordinary The Skin Support SetThe Ordinary The Skin Support Set
The Ordinary The Skin Support Set

£10.44 £11.00 5% offsaving
Sigma Beauty Lip Cream Dusty RoseSigma Beauty Lip Cream
Sigma Beauty Lip Cream

From £16.99 £20.00 15% offsaving
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Q+A Retinol Eye CreamQ+A Retinol Eye Cream
Q+A Retinol Eye Cream

£12.00
Q+A Niacinamide Facial Serum 30ml
Q+A Niacinamide Facial Serum 30ml

£6.95
Q+A Niacinamide SPF50 Balancing Facial Sunscreen
Q+A Niacinamide SPF50 Balancing Facial Sunscreen

£15.00
ANSWR Exfoliating Hair Removal DropANSWR Exfoliating Hair Removal Drop
ANSWR Exfoliating Hair Removal Drop

£20.29 £29.00 30% offsaving

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Sigma Beauty F43 Soft Angled CheekSigma Beauty F43 Soft Angled Cheek
Sigma Beauty F43 Soft Angled Cheek

£23.79 £28.00 15% offsaving
Neom skincare products including tubes and a pouch on a white backgroundNEOM Wellbeing Pen Discovery Set
NEOM Wellbeing Pen Discovery Set

£39.99 £50.00 20% offsaving
NEOM Happiness Essential Oil Blend 10mlNEOM Happiness Essential Oil Blend 10ml
NEOM Happiness Essential Oil Blend 10ml

£20.69 £23.00 10% offsaving
NEOM Real Luxury De-Stress Magnesium Body ButterNEOM Real Luxury De-Stress Magnesium Body Butter
NEOM Real Luxury De-Stress Magnesium Body Butter

£35.09 £39.00 10% offsaving
Cetaphil Daily Defence Cream SPF50+Cetaphil Daily Defence Cream SPF50+
Cetaphil Daily Defence Cream SPF50+

Maintain a hydrated complexion throughout the day and protect your skin from UV damage with the Daily Defence Moisturiser SPF 50.

£15.50 £16.50 6% offsaving
Frank Body Triple Threat Smoother (Worth £28)Frank Body Triple Threat Smoother (Worth £28)
Frank Body Triple Threat Smoother (Worth £28)

£13.99 £28.00 50% offsaving
Frank Body Niacinamide Body Scrub 250gFrank Body Niacinamide Body Scrub 250g
Frank Body Niacinamide Body Scrub 250g

£11.39 £19.00 40% offsaving
Hello Sunday The One That's A Serum SPF50 bottleHello Sunday The One That's A Serum SPF50
Hello Sunday The One That's A Serum SPF50

£16.09 £23.00 30% offsaving
NEOM Perfect Night's Sleep Wonder BalmNEOM Perfect Night's Sleep Wonder Balm
NEOM Perfect Night's Sleep Wonder Balm

£15.29 £17.00 10% offsaving
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La Roche-Posay Baby Cicaplast Balm B5 Multi-purpose Repairing Balm 100ml
La Roche-Posay Baby Cicaplast Balm B5 Multi-purpose Repairing Balm 100ml

£18.90
Q+A Vitamin C Body CreamQ+A Vitamin C Body Cream
Q+A Vitamin C Body Cream

£10.00
Nip+Fab Teen Skin Oil Control Moisturiser tubeNip+Fab Teen Skin Oil Control Moisturiser
Nip+Fab Teen Skin Oil Control Moisturiser

£9.99
The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 0.5% Body Serum 240mlThe Ordinary Salicylic Acid 0.5% Body Serum 240ml
The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 0.5% Body Serum 240ml

£13.58 £14.30 5% offsaving
Nip+Fab Peptide Fix 2 in 1 Tone & Top Up Mist 4% 75mlNip+Fab Peptide Fix 2 in 1 Tone & Top Up Mist 4% 75ml
Nip+Fab Peptide Fix 2 in 1 Tone & Top Up Mist 4% 75ml

£30.00
Sigma Beauty F80 Flat Kabuki BrushSigma Beauty F80 Flat Kabuki Brush
Sigma Beauty F80 Flat Kabuki Brush

£25.49 £30.00 15% offsaving
NEOM Pro-Vitamin D3 Dry Body Oil with packaging on a white backgroundNEOM Pro-Vitamin D3 Dry Body Oil 100ml
NEOM Pro-Vitamin D3 Dry Body Oil 100ml

£29.74 £35.00 15% offsaving
Sigma Beauty Matte BronzerSigma Beauty Matte Bronzer
Sigma Beauty Matte Bronzer

From £22.94 £27.00 15% offsaving
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Student Skincare Favourites

About Student Skincare Favourites

Discover the Best Student Skincare

Keep your routine simple, affordable and effective. Our student-friendly picks focus on gentle cleansing, lightweight hydration and daily SPF to help prevent breakouts and protect your skin every day.

Find Your Perfect Student Routine

Choose a cleanser that suits your skin type, a moisturiser that hydrates without heaviness and a broad-spectrum SPF for daytime. Add a targeted spot treatment or a hydrating serum only if you need it, so your routine stays quick and budget friendly.

Advice on Our Student Skincare Range

Not sure where to start? Speak to our skincare experts for personalised advice, explore our blog for quick routine tips or complete our online skin test to build a routine tailored to your skin type and student lifestyle.

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CeraVe Skincare Made Simple for Students

CeraVe products are ideal for student skincare routines, offering gentle cleansers, lightweight moisturisers and cleansers at an affordable price. Enriched with ceramides and hyaluronic acid, these formulas help maintain a healthy skin barrier, prevent breakouts and keep skin hydrated without complicating your routine.

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Expert Tip for Student Skincare

"Store your cleanser, moisturiser and SPF together so mornings are quick. Set a phone reminder for evening skincare, and keep a small kit in your gym or library bag. If your skin flares, strip back to gentle cleanse and moisturise for a week, then reintroduce one active at a time. Consistency matters more than having many products."

- Kimberley, Clinic & Customer Experience Manager

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Budget-Friendly Skincare Brands For Students

If you’re new to university or heading into your next academic year, there can be plenty of new and exciting changes coming your way! Sometimes, these changes can lead to busy schedules and tight budgets that have an impact on your health, wellbeing and skin. Prioritising these things doesn’t have to be expensive – there are some amazing skincare brands out there that are reliable and effective yet affordable.

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10-Minute Skincare Routine for Busy Students

Let's face it, as a student, time is a precious commodity. Between lectures, assignments, and having a social life, finding time for a full skincare routine can feel like an impossible task. But don’t worry, effective student skincare doesn't have to be time-consuming (or pricey!).

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Top Student Skincare Essentials

Choose a gentle cleanser, a lightweight moisturiser, a broad spectrum SPF and a targeted spot treatment to cover daily needs without overcomplicating your routine.
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVmune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF 50+La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVmune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF 50+
La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVmune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF 50+

La Roche-Posay's Anthelios UVmune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF 50+ is a very high UVB/UVA sun protection for the face, specifically developed for sensitive skin. It contains their new exclusive UV filter MEXORYL40 to help protect...

£20.00
Dermatologist Recommended
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+M Moisturiser for Oily, Blemish-Prone Skin 40ml tubeLa Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+M Moisturiser for Oily, Blemish-Prone Skin 40ml
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+M Moisturiser for Oily, Blemish-Prone Skin 40ml

£18.50
Dermatologist Recommended
La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Suractivated Anti-wrinkle Replumping Serum 30mlLa Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Suractivated Anti-wrinkle Replumping Serum 30ml
La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Suractivated Anti-wrinkle Replumping Serum 30ml

Target loss of elasticity, volume and hydration with the fast absorbing La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Hyaluronic Acid Serum.

£45.00
FTF Award Winner
CeraVe Moisturising Cream 454g tubCeraVe Moisturising Cream 454g
CeraVe Moisturising Cream 454g

This rich moisturising cream keeps skin hydrated all day thanks to three essential ceramides. The CeraVe Moisturising Cream can be used on the face and body as needed.

£17.00
Dermatologist Recommended
CeraVe Eye Repair Cream tubeCeraVe Eye Repair Cream
CeraVe Eye Repair Cream

CeraVe Eye Repair Cream has been developed with dermatologists to visibly reduce puffiness, dark circles and restore skins protective barrier around the delicate eye area.

£14.50
FTF Award Winner
Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray bottleColor Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray
Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray

Create sleek, silky tresses with Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray, a silicone-free hairspray that reduces frizz, controls moisture levels and smooths. Formulated with a heat-activated polymer, this humidity-proofing treatment compresses, tightens, and seals the...

From £9.99 £12.50 20% offsaving
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CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion tubeCeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion
CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion

Lightweight moisturiser for use in the evening with three essential ceramides, niacinamide and hyaluronic acid.

£16.50
Dermatologist Recommended
CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser 236ml bottleCeraVe Hydrating Cleanser 236ml
CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser 236ml

CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser 236ml is a non-foaming, gentle and hydrating cleansing lotion formulated with three essential ceramides and hyaluronic acid.

£12.50
Dermatologist Recommended
CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser 236ml bottleCeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser 236ml
CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser 236ml

The CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser is ideally formulated for dry, rough and bumpy skin and it contains three essential ceramides. salicylic acid and hyaluronic acid.

£14.50

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best skincare routine for students on a budget?

Keep it to three steps in the morning and evening. Cleanser, moisturiser and SPF for day. Cleanser and moisturiser at night, with a spot treatment if needed.

How often should I cleanse my face at uni or college?

Twice daily works for most people. If your skin is very dry, cleanse once at night and rinse with water in the morning.

Which cleanser is best for student skin?

Opt for a gentle gel or cream cleanser that does not strip. Foaming gels suit oily or blemish prone skin. Creamy cleansers suit dry or sensitive types.

Do students really need SPF every day?

Yes. Daily SPF helps prevent dark marks from blemishes, protects against premature ageing and keeps tone more even.

What is a good moisturiser for oily or acne prone skin?

Choose oil free or gel textures with ingredients like niacinamide or hyaluronic acid to hydrate without clogging pores.

How can I handle breakouts during exams or stress?

Use a targeted spot treatment with salicylic acid or sulphur, avoid picking and keep your routine simple and consistent.

Are toners and serums necessary for students?

Nice to have, not essential. Add a hydrating serum if you are dry, or a gentle exfoliating toner 2 to 3 times weekly if you have congestion.

How do I manage late nights and make up?

Always remove make up before bed. Micellar water can help, but follow with a proper cleanse to avoid build up.

Can I mix active ingredients as a beginner?

Introduce one active at a time. Start low and slow with retinol or acids, and always use SPF in the daytime.

What if my skin is sensitive?

Choose fragrance free products, patch test new items and focus on barrier support with ceramides and gentle hydration.