Inside OK! Beauty Box’s limited edition summer edit

Famed for their seasonal curations of the best beauty items, OK! Beauty Box is back with an offering packed with summer essentials that’ll take care of you, your skin and your overall wellness throughout the next few months. 

Here at MNHQ we’re fans of OK! Beauty Box, having had the chance to previously try out their monthly subscription box, sleep better box, new mum and baby box and their popular Advent calendar (that sells out every year). 

The monthly subscription is certainly worth a look at if you’re after a regular influx of new products and big names, as one Mumsnet user shares: “I got the OK magazine beauty box in April and it was fantastic. I keep meaning to try another one.” Otherwise, limited edition boxes are great for quickly sorting your beauty regime for a specific time of year or problem - and this time, it’s for summer. 

What’s inside the summer beauty box?

The brand’s team of beauty experts have made sure there’s something for everyone in this limited edition box that’s packed with 12 products, which includes eight full size! 

Whether you’re enjoying the (surprisingly good amount of) sun here in the UK this summer or heading abroad, your beauty regime will be prepped for sunshine no matter how much that might be.

Packed with 12 summer essentials, this edition of the OK! Beauty Box is lovely

It’s obvious that the collection has been created to address specific warm-weather beauty considerations - sun protection, aftersun care, lightweight hydration and bronzing for naturally sun-kissed looks. Plus, the inclusion of some travel-sized items are great for packing in your luggage. 

Worth over £220, you’ll find essentials from SPF and aftersun, to bronzer and tropical moisturiser, all handpicked to transport you to a beach somewhere in the Caribbean. Established brands like Trinny London, Nuxe and Avant are featured, alongside emerging brands like Hello Sunday, Mudmasky, and Amphora Aromatics.

Here’s a closer look at what’s inside:

1. Hello Sunday The Take-Out One Invisible Sun Stick SPF30 with Hyaluronic Acid (30g), RRP £20 

2. grüum solstråler After Sun Face Oil (30ml), RRP £15

3. Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Or Florale (travel size), RRP £4

4. Glow Core Gua Sha, RRP £11

5. Trinny London Golden Glow Bronzer (shade Naomi, 4g), RRP £25

6. KVD Beauty Tattoo Pencil Liner Waterproof Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner (shade Trooper Black, mini), RRP £13

7. Bondi Sands Tropical Rum Scent Body Moisturiser (200ml), RRP £6

8. Avant Reconstructing Keratin Complex Ultra Shine Hair Cream (travel size), RRP £17

9. Bellapierre Cosmetics All Eyes On You Eyeshadow Palette (full size), RRP £25

10. Mudmasky Glow-Up Cleanser (60ml), RRP £40

11. Balance Me Super Firming Body Oil (travel size), RRP £12

12. Amphora Aromatics Mint and Dead Sea Salts Deep Cleansing Face Mask (100ml), RRP £14

Not forgetting four vouchers for OK! Magazine included (worth £18), bringing the total value of the box to over £220.

Why are they summer beauty essentials?

It’s clear that the OK! Beauty Box experts have considered every aspect of beauty for summer. After all, taking care of yourself in the heat extends far beyond SPF. 

While SPF is a non-negotiable, there are also other things to think about - like what moisturiser you’re using, does heavier makeup need to be switched, and what are you doing to protect your hair? Skin hydration should also be a priority, as should body care - especially your décolletage, hands and legs that are exposed more to the heat during the warmer months. 

In this curated edition from OK! Beauty Box, all of that is addressed:

Sun protection and after care

The inclusion of Hello Sunday’s invisible sun-stick SPF30 is a thoughtful one - sure, that much-needed SPF is in there, but the formula also has hyaluronic acid so it nourishes your skin as well as protects it. For post-sun care, grüum’s after sun face oil provides recovery-focused ingredients in a lightweight 30ml format that makes it easier to use while you’re on-the-go. 

All of your beauty needs are addressed with this curated edition

Complexion and colour

There’s no denying that a tan makes us all look a bit healthier. Thankfully, achieving a glowing complexion doesn’t mean you need to sit for hours in the sun. No, instead use Trinny London’s golden glow bronzer in shade Naomi - a full-sized, compact design that’s designed for natural-looking warmth. 

Inside the summer edition you’ll also find Bellapierre’s All Eyes On You palette, which offers four coordinated eyeshadow tones that’ll last through summer, while the KVD Beauty waterproof gel liner will easily last from beach to brunch. 

Body and hair care

Body care spans from Bondi Sands’ tropical rum-scented moisturiser to the award-winning Balance Me’s super firming body oil. Hair care comes via Avant’s keratin complex shine cream, addressing summer hair concerns in a travel-friendly size - after all, it’s not just our skin that can be damaged by the sun.

Finally, Nuxe contributes a travel size bottle of their signature Huile Prodigieuse Or Florale. It can be used on the face, body and your hair for a moisturising, satin finish that’ll illuminate your look.

Cleansing and tools

When it comes to wellness, Mudmasky’s glow-up cleanser is positioned at the premium end of the selection alongside Amphora Aromatics’ mint and dead sea salt cleanser. Finally, a gua sha tool from Glow Core rounds out the collection’s self-care elements.

Having had the opportunity to try out other OK! Beauty Boxes, I knew that this limited edition was going to be filled with only the best products and brands when it comes to summer beauty. 

My personal favourites include the Hello Sunday sun stick SPF30 with hyaluronic acid - its oil-based formula glides onto your skin and is lightweight, non-stick and dries fast! 

It’s the perfect addition to my handbag this summer for on-the-go SPF top-ups (and came in very handy during my DC’s sports day one afternoon) and is very convenient to use. Even my DC doesn't mind me lathering it on their arms (usually we have SPF battles). 

Once out of the sun, I’ve particularly enjoyed using the grüum aftersun that has vitamin E and camellia oil inside. It’s 100% natural and very soothing on your face after some time in the sun, plus it dries quickly, isn’t sticky and feels lovely after a shower! It’s been quite handy to have as I tend to go red in the sun, so this, combined with the SPF stick, have helped keep any redness at bay. 

Another highlight for me is the Balance Me super firming body oil. I’ve recently lost a fair bit of weight, so I’ve thoroughly enjoyed using this around my stomach to help boost circulation, tone and soothe my skin. 

Final verdict: The OK! Beauty Box summer edition offers great value at just £49.99 (or £39.99 if you use code 10MUMSNET) for over £220 worth of products! The 12 items are thoughtfully curated - that includes eight full-sized - and are from established and emerging brands, covering every summer beauty need from sun protection to body care to hair care. 

About OK! Beauty Box

OK! Beauty Box expertly curates product edits from premium, well-known beauty brands along with exciting newcomers in their monthly subscription and one-off beauty boxes. Their boxes deliver great value for money and expert advice, featuring skincare, make-up, body, hair care and wellness must-haves all tried, tested and loved by OK! beauty editors.

About the author

Rebecca Roberts is a Senior Content Editor at Mumsnet with a passion for beauty, self-care and wellness. With years of experience testing wellness products alongside beauty favourites, multiple Advent calendars and similar beauty boxes, she knows what makes a box worth buying. When she’s not working, she’s wrangling two young children and hunting down the perfect gel-based moisturiser.