It’s officially the season of bargain beauty bundles, which is fantastic news if you’re looking to indulge yourself or a loved one with a cosmetics set at an impossible to beat price. The Ultimate Rodial Beauty Discovery Kit is one such set, available for £57 but worth a staggering £243 – the brand is reportedly a favourite of Princess Kate.

Inside the kit, 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 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 beauty products that use lesser-known ingredients. The brand claims to provide immediate and long-lasting effects, and their customer reviews and reputation suggest that this is often the case.

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But first, let’s discuss 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.

Begin by applying the Lash and Brow Booster, allowing it to absorb fully before following up with the Snake Eye Cream. For puffy eyes, Rodial recommends using the Snake Jelly Eye Patches for instant rejuvenation.

In the morning, apply the Snake Oil Drops to your face, avoiding the delicate eye area. At night, use the Retinol Drops to stimulate skin cell production while you sleep.

For a finishing touch when heading out, try the Suede Lips lipstick in Black Cherry, a versatile shade suitable for any occasion. Although the set has only garnered two reviews on the website, both are glowing five-star endorsements.

One reviewer sang the praises of the Snake Eye Cream, which normally retails for £80, calling it a “miracle.” They noted, “The eye cream in this set is marvellous, saw a difference in two days,” The Snake Oil Drops boast an impressive 4.3-star rating from six reviews, with another customer raving that 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 earned an outstanding 4.4-star rating from nearly 500 reviews. One satisfied customer gushed, “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.”

Some shoppers, however, expressed their dissatisfaction. One customer aired their annoyance regarding 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.”

On a different note, those looking for a deal should be aware that Beauty Bay’s Birthday Box is also available for £50, offering a value of £149, all presented in a beautiful box.