If there’s one thing that can make a beauty editor stop scrolling, it’s seeing a skincare product with a £750 price tag suddenly reduced to under £100. We’re referring to a luxury cream so lavish, it seems like something you’d discover in a palace bathroom cabinet-and, according to rumours, it might just be. Rodial’s Bee Venom and Placenta 24 Carat Gold Ultimate Creme has long been one of those beauty products whispered about in insider circles. Renowned for its ultra-luxurious ingredients and impressive anti-ageing credentials, it’s the kind of cream that’s on most of our wishlists, but not one that many of us can afford to purchase.
Usually selling for a staggering £750, this anti-ageing champion is now available for £95. A saving of over £650, which, frankly, feels too good not to announce. So what justifies a price tag that would normally cover a weekend in Paris?, reports the Mirror. Let’s begin with the ingredients. This isn’t your typical moisturiser. The formula includes bee venom (often referred to as ‘nature’s Botox’), which works by subtly fooling the skin into increasing collagen and elastin production. The result is tighter, more lifted skin, without any needles.
Then there’s the placenta protein-derived from plants, which helps to nourish and rejuvenate tired skin. It’s packed with amino acids and nutrients that aid cell turnover, making it a blessing when your face is looking a bit ‘meh’ after a long week (or, let’s face it, a long winter).
Finally, the ingredient that gives it a Royal touch: 24-carat gold. Not only does it sound incredibly luxurious, but gold also has genuine skincare benefits. It can help soothe inflammation, enhance circulation and give your skin a natural glow. Quite literally, a golden glow.
Of course, this isn’t your typical morning moisturiser (unless you choose to make it so). It’s rich, indulgent and deserves a moment of luxury – think end-of-day treat, paired with a silky dressing gown and five minutes of peace. It melts into the skin like silk, leaving it plump, hydrated and feeling oddly regal.
Now, we’re not saying this is definitely on Kate Middleton’s dressing table – but Rodial’s cream has long linked her to bee venom skincare, and Rodial has never been shy about its celebrity fans. With such an elite reputation, the idea of getting a full-size jar for under £100 suddenly feels like a very exclusive skincare bargain.
Premium French beauty Guerlain’s Abeille Royale range is their anti-ageing bestseller. Fans can try the discovery set on LookFantastic for £80. It includes four mini products – a lotion with royal jelly, an advanced youth watery oil, a renew & repair advanced serum, a day cream and a pouch.
For an affordable option, Marks and Spencer’s Royal Jelly Bath & Body Trio Gift Set is £14 and shoppers say ‘they are all five star products’.