Three baskets. Each under £100. One of them is five Christmas presents for £89.51.
Behind these prices is a team of beauty buyers whose job is to track down exceptional products from the brands you love and bring them to you for less. So we decided to put their work to the test: just how much beauty could we buy with £100?
The brief was simple. Build three edits from full-size products by recognisable brands, each costing under £100 and each with a combined RRP above £200. One for treating yourself, one for grooming, and one for getting a head start on Christmas.
If you'd rather jump straight in, here's the short version.
| The edit | Combined RRP | You pay* | You save | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The refresh edit | £264.85 | £96.64 | £168.21 (around 64%) | A treat for yourself, or a gift with plenty in it |
| The grooming edit | £221.95 | £81.48 | £119.47 (around 60%) | Building a routine from scratch |
| The Christmas five | £368.00 | £89.51 | £278.49 (around 76%) | Getting ahead on gifts |
*After the additional 5% payday saving with code EXTRA. Explore the Payday collection →
And if you have the allbeauty app or you're on our email list, there's more to unlock this weekend.
The refresh edit: six brands, £96.64
Think of this as a head-to-toe reset with the season change: one fragrance, two skincare steps, one haircare product, one body product and a lip balm, each from a different brand. Every item is full size, so it works just as well as a gift.
THE FRAGRANCE Calvin Klein Obsession Eau de Parfum, 100ml Warm • Spiced • Evening-leaning RRP £90 | allbeauty £21 Save £69 / 77%
Rich, warm and a little bit spicy, this is the kind of scent that makes an entrance. A full 100ml bottle for £21 is exactly why this basket works, and it's the place to start if you like your fragrance with some drama. Browse women's fragrance →
THE HYDRATION STEP Clinique Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator, 75ml Gel-cream • Lightweight • Winter-friendly RRP £57 | allbeauty £30.50 Save £26.50 / 46%
Central heating and cold weather are hard on skin, and a cooling gel-cream is a comfortable way to help it feel hydrated again. It's the priciest item in the basket and the one you'll probably reach for every day. Explore moisturisers →
THE HAIR WASH Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Replenishing Moisture Shampoo, 250ml Moisturising • For dry hair • Everyday RRP £39.90 | allbeauty £17.05 Save £22.85 / 57%
Wash day deserves a little luxury too. This moisturising shampoo is designed for dry hair, and it turns the most routine part of your week into something that feels more like a treat. Explore Alterna →
THE BODY TREAT Clarins Body-Smoothing Moisture Milk, 400ml Lightweight • Generous size • Gift-friendly RRP £44 | allbeauty £15.95 Save £28.05 / 64%
The sort of body moisturiser that makes an ordinary morning feel a little more luxurious. At 400ml it's generous, and it's the one product we liked so much we used it in the Christmas edit too.
THE GLOW-UP STEP Nip + Fab Glycolic Fix Liquid Glow 6%, 100ml Glycolic acid • Exfoliating • Use gradually RRP £19.95 | allbeauty £9.50 Save £10.45 / 52%
For under a tenner, this glycolic acid liquid is designed to help remove dead surface skin cells and improve the look of skin texture. Start slowly, patch test, follow the instructions and wear SPF every day but perfect for dealing with the dry skin effect winter has on your skin. Explore skincare →
THE HANDBAG ESSENTIAL NUXE Rêve de Miel Ultra-Nourishing Honey Lip Balm, 15g Honey • Nourishing • Handbag-sized RRP £14 | allbeauty £7.70 Save £6.30 / 45%
Because no beauty haul is complete without a little something for your handbag. And at £7.70, this French pharmacy favourite feels like a particularly good find.
The refresh basket
| Combined RRP | £264.85 |
| Extra 5% payday saving (code EXTRA) | -£168.21 |
| You pay | £96.64 |
| Total saving against RRP | £168.21 (around 64%) |
Six brands, one refreshed routine, and a lot less than the £264.85 it would cost at RRP.
The grooming edit: six brands, £81.48
A good grooming routine doesn't have to be complicated, and it definitely doesn't have to be expensive. This basket covers fragrance, two skincare steps, styling and a deodorant, and it comes in at £81.48, which leaves £18.52 of a £100 budget. Use it as a starter routine, or as a gift for someone whose bathroom shelf is overdue an update.
THE SIGNATURE SCENT Montblanc Legend Red Eau de Parfum, 50ml Fresh • Aromatic • Woody [confirm notes] RRP £58 | allbeauty £25.25 Save £32.75 / 56%
Confident enough for an evening out, easy enough for a Monday meeting. If you want one fragrance that does a bit of everything, this is a very good place to begin. Browse men's fragrance →
THE OVERNIGHT TREATMENT ESPA Active Nutrients Overnight Glow Enzyme Peel, 30ml Enzyme peel • Overnight • Use as directed RRP £45 | allbeauty £15.25 Save £29.75 / 66%
Evening skincare with a little ritual about it. This overnight enzyme peel is designed to help improve skin texture and radiance. Use it as directed, introduce it gradually and don't layer exfoliants without checking the instructions.
THE CLEANSE Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Citrus Brightening Cleanser, 177ml Citrus • Daily • Fresh RRP £37 | allbeauty £10.50 Save £26.50 / 72%
The biggest saving in the whole challenge. A £37 cleanser for £10.50 makes the first step of your routine something to look forward to. Explore cleansers →
THE MOISTURISER Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+, 125ml Lotion • Everyday • Dependable RRP £37 | allbeauty £22 Save £15 / 41%
Some products don't need reinventing. This Clinique classic is the dependable everyday moisturiser that keeps a routine simple. Explore Clinique →
THE STYLING STEP milk_shake Lifestyling Design Wax, 100ml Definition • Texture • Flexible RRP £23.95 | allbeauty £12.75 Save £11.20 / 47%
Texture, definition and a bit of attitude. Whether you like your hair neat or more tousled, a good wax makes everyday styling much easier. Explore hair styling →
THE EVERYDAY ESSENTIAL Davidoff Cool Water Man Deodorant Stick, 70g Fresh • Aquatic • Daily RRP £21 | allbeauty £7.25 Save £13.75 / 65%
An everyday essential that proves even the smallest parts of your grooming routine can feel a little more luxurious.
The grooming basket
| Combined RRP | £221.95 |
| Extra 5% payday saving (code EXTRA) | -£119.47 |
| You pay | £81.48 |
| Total saving against RRP | £119.47 (around 60%) |
Think These Savings Are Good? Here's How to Unlock Even Better Ones.
Those baskets use our standard payday saving. But if you're in the allbeauty app or on our email list, this weekend has a few extra things lined up.
| Day | Exclusive offer | Who qualifies |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 30 October | Rabanne Fame Intense gift set, RRP £106, app price £66.85 | App customers |
| Saturday 31 October | Extra 20% off Armani | App customers |
| Sunday 1 November | Extra 20% off YSL | App customers |
| Sunday 1 November | Exclusive code for an extra 10% off Payday deals | Email subscribers |
THE APP-ONLY GIFT SET Rabanne Fame Intense Eau de Parfum 50ml Gift Set 50ml Eau de Parfum • 75ml body lotion • Ready to wrap RRP £106 | App price £66.85 Save £39.15 / around 37%
Look what we found. A 50ml Fame Intense Eau de Parfum paired with a 75ml Rabanne Fame perfumed body lotion, ready to wrap, with £39.15 off the RRP for app customers on Friday 30 October. If you've been wondering what to buy for someone who loves a bold, statement scent, this is a very good reason to open the app today. Get the Rabanne offer in the app →
Saturday is for Armani. App customers get an extra 20% off Armani on 31 October and it applies across the whole Armani range, so whichever Armani fragrance or skincare product is on your list, this is the day to look. Explore Armani →
Sunday is for Marc Jacobs. The same applies on 1 November: app customers get an 20% off every Marc Jacobs product. Explore Marc Jacobs →
And on Sunday, if you're on our email list, we'll email you an exclusive code for an extra 10% off Payday deals. It's sent only to subscribers, so it's worth checking your inbox. Not subscribed yet? Sign up for allbeauty emails →
How to get in on it
- Download the allbeauty app → to unlock the Friday, Saturday and Sunday app offers.
- Subscribe to allbeauty emails → to receive Sunday's Payday code.
One thing to know: the app and email offers are separate from the standard Payday code (EXTRA) and may not stack with it, or with each other. Check the terms at checkout so you're picking the offer that works best for your basket.
The Christmas edit: five gifts, £89.51
Christmas shopping has a habit of adding up. A present for a parent, a sibling, a friend, and before you know it the budget has gone.
So we set a rule: five gifts, full size, from names people recognise, for under £100. No miniatures, no stocking-filler sizes. Proper presents that we'd be happy to unwrap.
| Gift idea | Product | RRP | allbeauty | Save |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A warm, rich fragrance | Calvin Klein Obsession Eau de Parfum, 100ml | £90 | £21.00 | £69 (77%) |
| A spicy classic | Calvin Klein Obsession for Men Eau de Toilette, 125ml | £82 | £19.50 | £62.50 (76%) |
| An elegant floral | Vera Wang for Women Eau de Parfum, 100ml | £82 | £21.00 | £61 (74%) |
| A fresh, easy-to-wear scent | JOOP! Jump for Him Eau de Toilette, 100ml | £70 | £16.75 | £53.25 (76%) |
| A self-care gift | Clarins Body-Smoothing Moisture Milk, 400ml | £44 | £15.95 | £28.05 (64%) |
Choose the gift by the person, not the label. Obsession suits someone who likes warm, spiced scents. Vera Wang is for the elegant, floral wearer. JOOP! Jump is the fresher, more casual one. And the Clarins milk is for the friend who doesn't wear fragrance at all. Fragrance gifts →
The Christmas basket
| Combined RRP | £368.00 |
| Extra 5% payday saving (code EXTRA) | -£278.49 |
| You pay | £89.51 |
| Total saving against RRP | £278.49 (around 76%) |
That leaves over £10 of a £100 budget, enough for a card and some wrapping paper. Five presents ticked off in one basket. We'll take that.
So, how far does £100 go?
| The £100 challenge | Combined RRP | You pay | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh edit | £264.85 | £96.64 | around 64% |
| Grooming edit | £221.95 | £81.48 | around 60% |
| Christmas five | £368.00 | £89.51 | around 76% |
That's the buying team's work in a nutshell: finding the products you already know, and a few you might not, and getting them to you for less than the full asking rate. The same approach runs across everything allbeauty stocks, from fragrance and skincare to haircare and body care, so once your £100 is spent, it's worth seeing what else they've found.
Build your own £100 edit
Shop the Payday collection → Explore fragrance → Explore skincare → Download the app for weekend exclusives →
Prices correct as at 30 October 2026, subject to availability and promotional eligibility. Savings compare the combined product RRPs with allbeauty's selling prices, including an additional 5% discount where eligible. The extra discount requires code EXTRA and cannot be combined with other promotional codes. App and email offers are separate, valid only on the dates stated, and may not be combined with the standard Payday code or each other. Product RRPs are not necessarily prices previously charged by allbeauty. Totals exclude delivery. Check the latest prices, promotion terms and eligibility before purchasing.
4. FAQs
Does the extra 5% discount apply to every product? The additional 5% requires code EXTRA and is subject to eligibility and the promotion's terms. Check your basket at checkout for the final price.
Can I use the app and email offers with code EXTRA? They're separate offers and may not stack with the standard Payday code or with each other. Check the terms for each offer and compare the final basket total.
Who can get the Rabanne Fame Intense gift set price? The £66.85 price is for app customers on Friday 30 October. The set contains a 50ml Eau de Parfum and a 75ml body lotion.
How does the Armani and YSL extra 20% work? For app customers, the extra 20% comes off the already-reduced price on site, across all Armani products on Saturday 31 October and all YSL products on Sunday 1 November.
How do I get Sunday's email code? The code for an extra 10% off Payday deals is emailed exclusively to people who have signed up to allbeauty emails, so it won't be published on the site. If you're not subscribed yet, sign up before Sunday.
Are these full-size products? Yes, every product in the three edits is listed with its size.
Why are the RRPs so much higher than the allbeauty prices? RRP is the manufacturer's recommended retail price, which isn't necessarily the price allbeauty will charge. allbeauty's buying team sources recognised brands at prices that can sit well below RRP bringing you incredible savings whatever your payday need.
Can I use exfoliating products together? Not without checking the instructions. The refresh edit includes a glycolic exfoliant and the grooming edit includes an overnight enzyme peel. Introduce one at a time, patch test and use SPF daily. If your skin is sensitive, speak to a pharmacist or dermatologist.
Will these prices be available if I wait? Prices, stock and codes can change, and the weekend offers end on the dates shown. The prices here were correct on 30 October 2026.
