How to save money at Boots this Christmas with Star Buy, 3 for 2 and discounted gift cards

Boots Weekly Star Buy is one of the retailer’s strongest promotions. Each week, Boots significantly reduces the price of selected products, often focusing on popular beauty, skincare and gifting lines. These are genuine reductions and are available both in store and online, which makes them especially useful during the festive shopping rush.

One of the current highlights is the Soap and Glory ‘Star of the Show’ gift set, which has been reduced from £90 to £44.50 as part of the Star Buy promotion. It includes a wide selection of full size products, making it a strong option if you are looking for a single, high value gift.

Using Boots 3 for 2 offers on gifts

Boots also runs 3 for 2 offers on gifts all month, which can be particularly useful if you are buying for several people. The cheapest item is free, so it is usually worth grouping similarly priced gift sets together rather than buying them individually.

Used alongside Star Buys, this can make a noticeable difference to the overall cost of Christmas shopping.

Get an extra 5% off with discounted Boots gift cards

You can reduce the price further by being thoughtful about how you pay. thinkmoney SmartPlus account holders can buy Boots gift cards through PlusSave^ at 5% below face value for a limited time. The boosted 5% rate applies until December 22.

The gift cards are available instantly and can be used straight away in store or online.

For example, buying a £100 Boots gift card for £95 effectively gives you a free £5 to spend. If you are planning to do the bulk of your Christmas shopping at Boots. This is a simple saving to lock in before you even get to the checkout.

Using a discounted gift card to pay for the £44.50 Star Buy brings the cost down to around £42.27, saving an additional £2.23.

^Offers are subject to change and may vary. Check the thinkmoney app for the latest offers.

Pro tip: Stretch gift sets further

It is also worth checking whether larger gift sets can be broken down. Many Boots sets include multiple full size or travel size products, which can work well as stocking fillers or be split across DIY hampers for friends or family.

This can be a cost effective way to make several thoughtful gifts from one purchase, especially when combined with Star Buy and 3 for 2 offers.

Do not forget your Boots Advantage Card

Finally, remember to use your Boots Advantage Card. You earn points on most purchases, including Star Buy items and gift sets, which can then be redeemed against future shopping.

Taken together, stacking promotions, using discounted gift cards and collecting points is one of the easiest ways to get more value from Christmas shopping at Boots this year.