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How To Have The Ultimate Glow Up With Our LOOKFANTASTIC Student Discount

  • Writer: Lydia Kah-Pavlou
    Lydia Kah-Pavlou
  • May 30
  • 3 min read
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The LOOKFANTASTIC products that students can't stop buying.


Let's be real: student life is a chaotic mix of 9am lectures, late-night library sessions, and the occasional (read: frequent) TikTok scroll. But amidst the madness, one thing's for sure—Gen Z students are curating beauty routines that are as smart as they are stylish.


Thanks to our LOOKFANTASTIC student discount, students are snapping up skincare and haircare products that deliver results without draining their bank accounts. We dove into the data to uncover the top-selling products among students, and the results are as glowing as their skin. Here's what's trending in student beauty right now.


Top 10 Best-Selling Products Among Students*

*Based on products sold using a LOOKFANTASTIC student discount code between 1st January and 29th May 2025.


💡 What's Trending in Student Beauty?


Skincare is the New Self-Care


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Gen Z students are all about that glow-up, and it starts with skincare. The Ordinary's affordable yet effective products, like the Glycolic Acid Toner are flying off the virtual shelves. La Roche-Posay's Cicaplast Balm and Anthelios SPF are also student favourites, offering solutions for sensitive skin and sun protection.


Haircare Heroes


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Bad hair days? Not on a student's watch. Products like Color Wow's Dream Coat and Beauty Works Miracle Heat Protection Spray are must-haves for maintaining luscious locks. Kérastase's Genesis Serum is also making waves, helping students combat hair fall and stress-induced damage.


Sun Protection is Non-Negotiable


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Gone are the days of skipping SPF. Students are prioritising sun protection with products like Beauty of Joseon's Relief Sun and La Roche-Posay's Anthelios Invisible Fluid. These lightweight formulas offer high protection without the dreaded white cast.


Why Students Love These Products


  • Budget-Friendly: High-quality products at student-friendly prices.

  • TikTok Approved: Many of these items have gone viral, earning the Gen-Z seal of approval.

  • Effective Results: Students are seeing real improvements in their skin and hair health.

  • Convenience: Easy online ordering and subscription options fit seamlessly into busy student lives.


✨ Final Thoughts


Students today are savvy shoppers, curating beauty routines that are both effective and economical. With a focus on skincare, haircare, and sun protection, they're investing in products that support their well-being and confidence. Thanks to our LOOKFANTASTIC student discount, achieving that glow-up has never been more accessible.


Ready to upgrade your beauty routine? Check out these student-approved favourites and discover your next holy grail product. And psst... Lookfantastic have just dropped their advent calendar, so check it out in our roundup of best advent calendars 2025.


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