Rodial’s ‘Botox in a jar’ anti-ageing cream, whispered to be used by the Princess of Wales, gets a saving of £650 for a limited time
If there’s one thing guaranteed to make a beauty editor pause mid-scroll, it’s seeing a skincare product with a £750 price tag suddenly slashed to under £100. We’re talking about a luxury cream so indulgent, it sounds like something you’d find tucked away in a palace bathroom cabinet—and, rumour has it, it might just be.
Rodial’s Bee Venom & Placenta 24 Carat Gold Ultimate Crème has long been one of those beauty products whispered about in insider circles. Known for its ultra-luxe ingredients and serious 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 buy. Usually retailing for an eye-watering £750, this anti-ageing hero is on sale for £95. Yes, you read that right. A saving of over £650, which, frankly, feels too good not to shout.
So what justifies a price tag that would normally buy you a weekend in Paris? Let’s start with the ingredients. This isn’t your average moisturiser. The formula features bee venom (often dubbed ‘nature’s Botox’), which works by subtly tricking the skin into boosting collagen and elastin. The effect is firmer, more lifted skin, without any needles.
Then there’s placenta protein—derived from plants, not anything dodgy—which helps to nourish and regenerate tired skin. It’s rich in amino acids and nutrients that support cell turnover, so it’s a godsend when your face is looking a bit ‘meh’ after a long week (or, let’s be honest, a long winter).
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And finally, the ingredient that gives it a very royal edge: 24-carat gold. As well as sounding incredibly bougie, gold has genuine skincare benefits. It can help calm inflammation, improve circulation and leave your skin looking lit-from-within. A golden glow, quite literally.
Of course, this isn’t your everyday slap-on-before-the-school-run moisturiser (unless you want it to be, of course). It’s rich, indulgent and deserves a moment of luxury—think end-of-day treat, paired with silky dressing gown and five minutes of peace. It melts into the skin like silk, leaving it plump, hydrated and oddly regal-feeling.
Now, we’re not saying this is definitely sitting 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 that kind of elite reputation, the idea of basketing a full-size jar for under £100 suddenly feels like a very exclusive skincare steal. We do know for sure that Queen Camilla uses Heaven Skincare’s £370 Bee Venom Mask, because founder Deborah Mitchell told us so herself, so the buzzy ingredient is definitely on the royal radar.
Back to the Rodial buy – is it still a splurge? Yes. But if you’ve ever been curious about the kind of products that command sky-high price tags—or just want to experience what £750-worth of skincare feels like without the bank account backlash—this is your moment. Elsewhere, Skin Chemists’ Advanced Bee Venom Duo Moisturiser is on sale via TK Maxx today, costing £6.50.
