Boots has dropped two big beauty brands from its shelves and fans are not pleased. The announcement has left fans of Smashbox and Glamglow "absolutely gutted" that they will be unable to get their products from September.
The brands are owned by The Estée Lauder Companies, which has confirmed both will be stop appearing on UK shelves from September. After thanking fans of the two brands, the company says the products have been dropped due to an 'accumulation of challenges' in the announcement on social media.
The MEN report that Smashbox wrote: “To our Smashbox fam: An accumulation of challenges has sadly been more than our business can withstand and we’ve had to make the heart-breaking decision to no longer accept orders in the UK and Ireland beginning September 29, 2022.
“We’ve loved being a part of your creativity and expression and we’re forever grateful. Thank you for your support and kindness.”
However makeup lovers quickly took to Twitter to share their devastation. @kavitaa_x said: “Absolutely gutted Smashbox is closing in the UK.”
Bethany Daniell added: “Just had an email saying smashbox are stopping selling make-up in England from September and I’m going to have to change so many of my products.” Glamglow also made their announcement on the same day, and said: ”An important message to our GLAMFAM: Sadly our brand is no longer accepting new orders in the UK and Ireland from 29th September 2022.
"An accumulation of challenges had led to the incredibly difficult decision to cease trading GLAMGLOW in the UK and Ireland. Thank you for your support and kindness and know that we will continue to trade in other select markets globally.”
On the back of the announcement Boots have now slashed the price on all of their products to half price on the website. That has meant fans of the brands will need to stock up whilst they still can.
However much of the Smashbox range is already out of stock, but there are some great bargains to be had. Most shades of the Smashbox Studio Skin Full Coverage 24 Hour Foundation are still in stock, and are reduced to £15.50 from £31.
Along with that the cult-following Photo Finish Primer is now sold out, but you can still get it as part of the Prep and Set duo for £11, down from £22 . For those on the lookout for summer vibes, the Smashbox Cali Contour Palette Medium Dark is now only £18, down from £36.
Glamglow products are now also reduced, including the Glamglow Instant Hits Muds Skincare Gift Set , which is now just £11, and the popular Glamglow BERRYGLOW Probiotic Recovery Face Mask , now £18. However one of the biggest savings comes from the Glamglow YOUTHMUD Glow Stimulating Treatment Face Mask, down from £59 to £29.50. The mask has 367 five star reviews and will be greatly missed by fans of the products.
You can shop the remaining Smashbox and Glamglow products at Boots - but when they’re gone, they’re gone.
