Rodial has become the beauty brand to know in 2025 with rumoured celebrity fans including Kate Middleton and Lady Gaga
Lauren Codling Senior Affiliates Writer and Bethan Shufflebotham Affiliates and Reviews
05:33, 24 Oct 2025
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Kate Middleton is reportedly a fan of Rodial’s products(Image: SAMIR HUSSEIN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Popular for its luxury makeup and skincare formulas, Rodial has quickly earned a name for itself as one of the top brands of 2025. The high-end brand boasts a celebrity fan base rumoured to include Kate Middleton and Lady Gaga, so it’s no surprise beauty buffs have been desperate to try it.
However, as is often the case with a-lister and Royal-approved products, they’re not exactly cheap – but we’ve found a way to bag £244 worth of goodies for £97. The 12 Days of Rodial Advent Calendar is brimming with luxury treats, and shoppers can snap them up for £8 each as part of the deal.
The contents include some of the brand’s bestsellers from the viral Dragon, Snake and Bee ranges, reports the Manchester Evening News. The latter of which, Bee Venom, is reportedly loved by Princess Kate who has been rumoured to wear the Bee Venom and Placenta 24 Carat Gold Ultimate Crème.
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Our shopping writer Lauren Codling has indulged in a variety of Rodial products over the past year, building up quite the collection.
She’s spotted some of her favourites in the advent calendar and has explained just why it could be a great option for those on the hunt for a luxury 12-day countdown this year.
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Shoppers can also save on Rodial skincare by shopping the newly released 12 Days of Rodial Advent Calendar. Retailing for under £100, the calendar is filled with items worth £244, saving customers £147.
Peach Lowlighter
The Peach Lowlighter has a silky, non-shimmer formula with a peach undertone(Image: Lauren Codling)
Inspired by Rodial’s viral Banana Lowlighter, this smart concealer-meets-highlighter has a peachy undertone that works beautifully on slightly deeper skin tones. I usually reserve it for when I’ve applied fake tan; otherwise, I opt for the classic Banana shade, writes Lauren.
Even so, the Peach Lowlighter‘s silky, lightweight formula blends seamlessly, brightening my under-eyes and leaving my cheekbones and temples with a fresh, radiant finish.
The Peach Lowlighter may not suit everyone’s natural skin tone, with the banana lowlighter being better suited for some shoppers, but it doesn’t look like the shade of Lowlighter can be chosen. Although for those for whom this tone matches perfectly, it’s a great way to top up the product at a fraction of its usual £38 price tag.
Dragon’s Blood Micellar Cleansing Water
This no-rinse formula is ideal for a quick morning refresh(Image: Lauren Codling)
I’ve been using the Dragon’s Blood Cleansing Water for some time now, and it’s become my go-to first thing in the morning. It rejuvenates my skin for the day ahead, leaving it clean but never stripped.
Infused with rose water and micellar oil, this gentle yet effective formula feels like a mini spa treatment with just a few sweeps of a cotton pad.
For those who prefer a traditional cleanser, I often alternate with The Outset’s Gentle Micellar Antioxidant Cleanser . It’s another soft, hydrating option that leaves skin feeling balanced and fresh.
Lip Oil Cherry
The lip oil is infused with collagen(Image: Lauren Codling)
Lip oils are having a real moment (thanks to the Y2K beauty revival), and Lauren writes that Rodial’s Cherry Lip Oil is a worthy addition to the trend, delivering a subtle red tint and an ultra-silky formula that feels beautifully hydrating on my lips.
It gives me an effortless, juicy pout that looks like I’ve made more effort than I actually have.
While the brand claims its formula to be relatively non-sticky, Lauren said: “I’ve definitely experienced the classic hair-stuck-to-lip moment more than once.”
Bronze Glowlighter
Users can also infuse this bronze tint into their daily moisturiser or foundation(Image: Lauren Codling)
I’m a sucker for a bronzer, writes Lauren, as someone naturally pale, I love adding a bit of glow to my complexion. This Bronze Glowlighter is one of the best liquid bronzers I’ve tried, with a sun-kissed tint and luminous finish that blends effortlessly into my skin.
It contours and warms my face in seconds – just a little light blending required – and can be infused into moisturiser for a full-face glow. For those who prefer a powder formula, Charlotte Tilbury’s Airbrush Bronzer is an excellent alternative for that soft-focus look.
Mini Buffing Brush
This brush is ideal for blending primer, concealer and foundation(Image: Lauren Codling)
A new makeup brush is always a delightful surprise in any advent calendar, and I’m over the moon to see my current favourite included. The Mini Buffing Brush is perfect for effortlessly blending blusher and bronzer, providing that soft, airbrushed finish with minimal effort.
The densely packed bristles feel sumptuously soft on the skin, while its compact size makes it ideal for slipping into my handbag for touch-ups throughout the day.
What’s tucked away in the 12 Days of Rodial Advent Calendar?
- Snake Oxygenating & Cleansing Bubble Mask – 20g
- Dragon’s Blood Jelly Eye Patches – 3g
- Bee Venom Jelly Eye Patches – 3g
- Snake Jelly Eye patches-3g
- Bronze Glowlighter- 2g
- Peach Lowlighter 1.6ml
- Blush-Drops Sunset Kiss -2g
- Snake Oil Drops- 10ml
- Snake Serum 02 -5ML
- Dragons Cleansing Water- 100ml
- Lip Oil Cherry – 4ml
- Mini Buffing Brush