Key Points
- The Boots store is selling the Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Multitasking Masters 4 Piece Holiday Gift Set at £28.
- The retailer claims that the item is worth £68, giving savings of more than £40, while the Manchester Evening News claims that the retail price is £68.50.
- The item is among the deals included in the Boots Star Gift deal that the Manchester Evening News claims gives up to 50% or even more discount before Christmas.
- The gift set includes a Lip Protectant Stick SPF 15, Hydraplay Skin Perfecting Daily Moisturizer, All-Over Miracle Oil for Face, Body and Hair, and Cream Skin Protectant Original.
- The retailer describes the collection as one which includes “four iconic choices” from the Eight Hour Cream collection, with the benefits being hydration, protection, plumping and radiance.
- According to the Liverpool Echo, the gift set has received just one review at the time of writing, where the customer criticizes the “worth” and packaging of the item.
- The Manchester Evening News, on the other hand, claims that customers are satisfied with the product line of Elizabeth Arden’s Eight Hour Cream, although with the lotion receiving some negative reviews as well.
Liverpool (Liverpool standard) October 14, 2026 – Boots is offering shoppers an Elizabeth Arden skincare gift set for £28, reducing a four-piece Eight Hour collection that the retailer values at £68. The Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Multitasking Masters 4 Piece Holiday Gift Set is being promoted as a Christmas beauty purchase, with Boots presenting it as one of its Star Gift deals.
As reported by the Liverpool Echo, the set contains four products from Elizabeth Arden’s Eight Hour range: the Lip Protectant Stick SPF 15, Hydraplay Skin Perfecting Daily Moisturizer, All-Over Miracle Oil for Face, Body and Hair, and Cream Skin Protectant Original. The products are packaged in a pink and red Christmas-themed box, which the publication describes as suitable for beauty lovers during the festive period.
Boots’ product description says the collection offers “merry moisture” through four items from the Eight Hour Cream collection. It states that the Skin Protectant “calms, hydrates and polishes skin”, while the lip product soothes, softens and protects lips from UV rays. The retailer also says the moisturiser deeply hydrates, plumps and controls oil, and that the miracle oil delivers “intensive moisture and radiance” for face, body and hair.
How Much Can Shoppers Save?
The headline price is £28, against a stated value of £68, according to the Liverpool Echo. That represents a saving of more than £40, or roughly 59% off the listed value.
The Manchester Evening News, in a report published on October 13, 2026, gives the original value as £68.50 and calculates the discount at £40. It also breaks the cost down to £7 per product across the four items. The publication says the promotion is part of Boots’ weekly Star Gift sale, during which it says leading brands receive reductions of up to 50% or more as Christmas approaches.
The same newspaper highlights the Cream Skin Protectant as a particularly significant component, valuing it at £31—more than the entire cost of the gift set. It says the cream was first introduced in 1930 and is formulated to rejuvenate, soothe and relieve chapped, cracked and dry skin.
What Products Are Included?
The set includes the following four Elizabeth Arden products, according to Boots’ listing reported by the Liverpool Echo:
- Lip Protectant Stick SPF 15
- Hydraplay Skin Perfecting Daily Moisturizer
- All-Over Miracle Oil for Face, Body and Hair
- Cream Skin Protectant Original
The Manchester Evening News provides further detail on the formulation claims. It says the moisturiser is a travel-sized version and contains glycerin, hyaluronic acid and sugarcane-derived squalane, while also featuring the brand’s Botanical Blurring Complex, which it says is intended to reduce the appearance of excess oil and imperfections.
The publication says the oil contains Tsubaki oil, which it describes as providing intense hydration and helping skin look radiant and firm. It adds that the lip formula contains emollients, sunscreen and antioxidant-rich vitamin E.
What Have Shoppers Said?
Customer response to the specific gift set appears limited so far. The Liverpool Echo reports that there was only one review of the product at the time of writing, and that the reviewer raised concerns about the value claim and packaging.
As reported by the Liverpool Echo, that review stated: “The ‘worth is based on full sized products’ and they’re not all full sized. Also the price sticker doesn’t come off without a sticky mess on the box. I wouldn’t buy it again.”
The Manchester Evening News instead draws on feedback for Elizabeth Arden’s Eight Hour Cream more widely. It quotes one customer as saying they had used the product for years and could not imagine being without it, describing it as useful at night and protective in wet and windy conditions.
Another customer quoted by the Manchester Evening News said the product helped strengthen nails after years of acrylic and gel treatments, while a third said they had bought “at least” 20 tubes and used it on lips, cuticles and the sides of the eyes. The publication also reports less favourable feedback: one three-star reviewer said a related lotion was hydrating but did not absorb well, left a greasy residue and had an overpowering scent.
Is the Offer Available in Ireland?
Yes. Boots Ireland lists the Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Multitasking Masters 4 Piece Holiday Gift Set at €32.50, down from a stated value of €80.38, according to the retailer’s skincare page. The listing describes the offer as a Star Gift, “better than 1/2 price”, and says it is a limited edition available online only while stocks last.
The Irish listing was recorded on October 6, 2026, and the UK-focused coverage from the Liverpool Echo and Manchester Evening News was published on October 13 and 14, 2026 respectively.
Background of the Development
Elizabeth Arden’s Eight Hour range is a long-running skincare line centred on its Cream Skin Protectant. The Manchester Evening News says the cream was first introduced in 1930 and is positioned as a multipurpose product for dry, chapped and cracked skin.
Boots has previously sold similar Elizabeth Arden Christmas gift sets at a discounted price. In 2025, the Liverpool Echo reported that a four-piece Eight Hour Multitasking Masters set was priced at £27 and valued at £75.80; that version included the classic cream formula, a lip balm, a hand treatment and an all-over miracle oil. The ChronicleLive also reported on a £27 set worth more than £75 in October 2025.
The current £28 offer follows the same seasonal pattern: Boots uses its Star Gift promotion to discount branded beauty sets ahead of Christmas. The Manchester Evening News describes this as a weekly sale in which selected brands receive reductions of up to 50% or more.
Prediction: How This Development Can Affect Beauty Shoppers
For UK beauty shoppers, the development is likely to increase interest in early Christmas skincare gifting, particularly among customers looking for a recognised brand at a lower upfront cost. The £28 price point may appeal to buyers seeking a present under £30, while the four-product format offers a ready-made gift option without separate product selection.
Shoppers comparing the deal should pay close attention to product sizes and the basis of the “worth” figure. The sole review reported by the Liverpool Echo specifically questions whether the stated value reflects full-sized products, which suggests buyers may want to check individual item sizes before purchasing.
If the promotion follows Boots’ usual Star Gift pattern, availability may be limited and pricing could change once the promotional window ends. For deal-focused consumers, the practical effect is a short-term opportunity to buy a branded Christmas set at a reduced price, but with the usual need to verify stock, delivery terms and the exact contents before checkout.
