Holiday Must-Haves You Can Save On With Our Boots Student Discount
- Lydia Kah-Pavlou
- May 7
- 5 min read
Written by Lydia Kah-Pavlou
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Whether you’re heading on a girls’ trip, city break or last-minute beach getaway, there are a few essentials every student needs before take-off. From SPF and skincare to makeup, minis and travel-sized must-haves, Boots is basically your one-stop shop for holiday prep.
Even better? You can save on all your favourites with our Boots student discount.
We've put together a list of our fave Boots essentials for summer, and we popped down to our local store to show you some of our faves that we're loving right now as well.
What we picked up for our holiday with our Boots student discount
With the end of the uni year quickly creeping up, that means summer is just around the corner, and let's be real, there's nothing better than stocking up on new makeup, skincare and all your self-care faves before heading off on your summer holiday.
We headed down to Boots to grab some holiday essentials, and thanks to our Boots student discount, we managed to save while we shopped too.
Check out what we picked up below!
The best summer holiday essentials for students from Boots
If you’re spending all day by the pool or exploring a new city, SPF is non-negotiable. We love this Ambre Solaire face mist because it can be sprayed over makeup without ruining your glam, making top-ups super easy throughout the day. It’s lightweight, non-sticky and the perfect handbag essential for holiday.
Holiday makeup needs to survive heat, humidity and long beach club days, and this Huda Beauty setting powder seriously delivers. It helps keep your makeup looking smooth and locked in place all day long, while still giving that soft, flawless finish everyone wants for holiday pics.
Early flights and late nights can definitely start to show while you’re away, which is why these reusable under eye patches are coming straight into our travel bag. They help your eye creams and serums absorb better while giving tired under-eyes a refreshing boost which is ideal after a long day in the sun.
No holiday beauty routine is complete without a good facial SPF, and this La Roche-Posay formula is one of our favourites. It’s ultra-lightweight, non-greasy and sits perfectly under makeup, making it ideal for everyday wear in the heat. Your future skin will thank you.
When you’re travelling light, mini products are essential. This Garnier Micellar Water is perfect for quickly removing makeup, SPF and impurities after a long day, while still being gentle on sensitive skin. Plus, the travel size makes it carry-on approved.
Long travel days and hot weather call for a deodorant that actually lasts. This new Dove refillable anti-perspirant keeps you feeling fresh while being super convenient for travelling. We also love the fruity Peony & Pineapple scent for summer.
If you want that effortless holiday glow without spending loads, these bronzing drops are such a good buy. You can mix them into moisturiser, skincare or foundation for an easy sun-kissed finish that looks natural and dewy — perfect for no-makeup makeup days abroad.
There’s nothing worse than your makeup melting off in the heat, which is why this e.l.f. setting spray is a holiday essential for us. It helps lock makeup in place while still keeping your skin looking fresh, glowy and hydrated throughout the day.
Want to keep your tan looking glowy and even while you’re away? This Dove gradual tan body lotion is ideal for topping up your colour while keeping your skin moisturised at the same time. It’s affordable, easy to use and perfect for pre-holiday prep too.
This set basically smells like summer in a bag. The Sol de Janeiro Jet Set includes travel-friendly versions of the brand’s iconic body care favourites, making it perfect for holidays. From the moisturising body cream to the addictive scent, it’s giving luxury holiday energy without taking up loads of space in your suitcase.
If you want more makeup and skincare info, don't forget to check out our data report on exactly what students are shopping from Boots!
P.S. Don't forget to check out our Boots student brand hub for more shopping inspo and savings.
How can I use my student discount at Boots?
Don't forget that you can get a Boots student discount online and in-store using Student Beans.
You'll also need to be a Boots Advantage Card member in order to redeem your discount. It's super easy to do and Boots has a handy guide to help you sign up. What's great is that once you're an Advantage Card member, you can start earning points and claiming special offers, which can help you to save even more on top of your student discount!
Once you've linked your accounts, you can shop Boots online and in-store and start saving money straight away.
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