Savvy hack scores skincare shoppers Rodial anti-ageing buys for a fraction of their price

If you’ve ever looked at a Rodial jar of, say, their Bee Venom Night Cream or Pink Diamond Luminising Mask, and winced at the £100+ price tag, you’re not alone. The brand’s cult favourites aren’t exactly cheap, but here’s a beauty insider secret: Rodial’s own outlet section regularly offers full-size skincare (including anti-ageing hero formulas) marked down by up to 87%, simply because the box is damaged or unboxed. That clever trick could shave hundreds of pounds from the usual price, meaning you’re giving your skin a luxury experience for a lot less.

Every so often Rodial highlights items in its outlet collection– everything from serums, masks and boosters to the signature Bee Venom and Pink Diamond ranges. Some come in boxes that have been dented, torn or even missing packaging entirely, but the products inside remain brand new. That means you’re effectively getting premium ingredients like venom peptides, bee venom extract and hyaluronic acid for £20–£50, instead of the usual £100–£200 retail price.

So what should you shop?

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An anti-ageing ingredient that’s long been rumoured to be a favourite of Princess Kate is bee venom, and you’ll find plenty of it in Rodial’s Bee Venom Moisturiser. Usually priced at £150 for a 50ml tub, you can shop it out of the box for £90, which is a saving of 40%.

Over on John Lewis, where the same cream retails for £135, one shopper raves about their results, saying: “This does actually work! After only a few week's use, day and night, my skin is looking smoother, brighter and tighter. Open pores are diminished and lines slightly reduced. I think after a couple of months' use, results will be even better!”

One of Rodial’s most sought-after products is the Bee Venom and Placenta 24 Carat Gold Ultimate Crème, but usually a tub would set you back a whopping £750. This week, you can nab it for £95 with a box and all, giving you an 87% saving. While we can’t confirm this is the exact one Kate uses, it’s definitely luxe enough to grace her face.

Away from the bee venom range, the long-adored Pink Diamond range also features in the outlet sale, with a 50ml Rose Gold Moisturiser reduced from £200 to £110 for a limited time. The luxurious youth-boosting cream is enriched in 24 carat gold technology, white rose fresh cells and vitamin C for visibly nourished skin.

While we definitely recommend making the most of the savings, we appreciate that the pricing might still be a little steep for some. If that’s the case, LookFantastic has just dropped a box brimming with some of the most coveted, highly-rated must-haves in the beauty realm.

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