Don't wait until Duty Free – we've found even cheaper deals elsewhere on these 12 beauty buys
We've found unmissable discounts on cult classic beauty buys from the likes of YSL, Lancôme, Elemis and more
World Duty Free is widely known for being the home of many money-saving deals, thanks to the products being exempt from local and national taxes.
This includes the best perfumes for women, best face moisturisers and best hyaluronic acid serums from some of the most recognisable beauty brands on the market. Because of this, many shoppers will purposely wait until they're jetting away to stock up on some of their favourite beauty buys.
But, beauty bargain hunter that I am, I was strolling through the airport with my friend when I realised that you can snap up a lot of the products for cheaper elsewhere. So, I'm here to do my duty by sharing the even better deals I've spotted on some of Duty Free's most popular buys, such as Elemis Marine Cream and YSL's Libre Eau de Parfum.
12 beauty buys with even better discounts than World Duty Free
As a Beauty Shopping Writer, it's my job to scroll through websites every day to scout out the very best money-saving deals. Which, subsequently, means I'm very clued up on how, when and where to find unmissable savings.
So, instead of clocking out of work and putting my feet up at the airport, I decided to put my beauty bargain-hunting hat on and uncover the beauty buys you can snap up for even cheaper than Duty Free...
World Duty Free Price: £10.85 | Discounted Price I Found: £9.36 at Amazon
CeraVe's foaming gel cleanser works to cleanse the face (and body) by removing excess oil – without stripping the skin of its moisture. Ideal for those with normal to oily skin, this formula is enriched with three essential ceramides and niacinamide to calm and restore the skin's natural barrier, while minimising pores and locking in moisture.
World Duty Free Price: £24.90 | Discounted Price I Found: £21.75 at Amazon
If you're looking to strengthen your nails, this OPI serum uses patented Ulti-Plex Technology™ to build new bonds within the nail surface. It works by improving the appearance of ridges, preventing discolouration and protecting the nail from damage.
World Duty Free Price: £26.70 | Discounted Price I Found: £16.19 at Amazon
L'Oréal's Revitalift Laser Night Cream boasts a triple-action formula, with hyaluronic acid, pro-retinol and vitamin C, to minimise the appearance of wrinkles, improve the texture of the skin and repair the skin barrier. Not only working to hydrate and plump the skin, this cream firms and tones the complexion too.
World Duty Free Price: £76.45 | Discounted Price I Found: £69.16 at Debenhams
Powered by Lancôme's Multi-Tension Technology, the Rénergie Multi-Lift Night Cream works to rejuvenate, refine and tighten the skin, targeting common skin concerns such as fine lines, wrinkles and sagging skin. The fast-absorbing formula is also equipped with SPF15 protection.
World Duty Free Price: £84.15 | Discounted Price I Found: £80.25 at Boots
Searching for a sparkling scent for the sunny season? Look no further than YSL's Libre Eau de Parfum. This fragrance combines vibrant notes of tangerine, neroli and aromatic lavender with jasmine, radiant amber and a creamy base of Madagascan vanilla and white musk. The outcome? A sensual and sophisticated sun-drenched perfume.
World Duty Free Price: £31.65 | Discounted Price I Found: £30.40 at Lookfantastic
One of the best lightweight foundations, Erborian's CC Cream delivers sheer, tinted coverage for a natural luminous look. Powered by skincare actives and boasting SPF30, this formula hydrates, blurs, primes and balances the complexion – while also reducing redness.
World Duty Free Price: £81.65 | Discounted Price I Found: £78.40 at Amazon
Loved by beauty editors and shoppers alike, Elemis' Marine Cream is a cult classic buy for a reason. This 3-in-1 moisturiser uses a powerful blend of skincare ingredients to minimise signs of ageing and improve hydration, firmness and smoothness. It also arrives with SPF30 to help protect your complexion from sun exposure, although we'd still recommend applying one of the best facial sunscreens too.
World Duty Free Price: £23 | Discounted Price I Found: £13.94 at Amazon
Working to deeply hydrate the skin, plump fine lines and impart an enviable glass skin glow, L'Oréal's Revitalift 1.5% Hyaluronic Acid Serum draws in and retains water for a bouncy complexion. This lightweight serum delivers long-lasting nourishment without a sticky texture.
World Duty Free Price: £17.45 | Discounted Price I Found: £16.99 at ASOS
Many people will recognise this little yellow tub as Sol de Janeiro's award-winning Brazilian Bum Bum Cream. This body cream harnesses its cocktail of nourishing ingredients, such as guaraná extract, coconut oil and cupuaçu butter, to moisturise and visibly firm the skin for a smooth and supple finish. Plus, it's scented with the iconic Cheirosa ’62 fragrance, with irresistible notes of pistachio, salted caramel and vanilla.
World Duty Free Price: £28.70 | Discounted Price I Found: £25.60 at Lookfantastic
While it might be tempting to stock up on sunscreen at the airport, you can bag better savings on Ultrasun’s SPF Family Wet Skin Spray SPF50 before your holiday. Whether applied to wet or dry skin, this undetectable formula is enriched with a blend of vitamin C and co-enzyme Q10 to shield from UV rays and defend against free radicals.
World Duty Free Price: £43.30 | Discounted Price I Found: £41 at Amazon
Another cult classic Elemis buy, this spa-like cleansing balm boasts a 3-in-1 transformative formula that starts off as a balm, before melting into an oil and then a hydrating cleansing milk. It also works to retain moisture, improve the appearance of skin elasticity and leave the skin with a visibly smooth finish.
World Duty Free Price: £27.60 | Discounted Price I Found: £21.60 at Lookfantastic
If you're not a fan of heavy-feeling sunscreen, Lancaster's Sun Beauty Body Water SPF30 might just be the answer. Offering high sun protection but with a weightless, barely-there feel, this formula is infused with skincare ingredients to smooth, hydrate and boost the radiance of the complexion.
