Olivia Hutton

Senior Deals Writer

Olivia joined the MSE Deals team in 2022, having previously worked in marketing throughout her masters degree in English literature.

Olivia covers many areas, but particularly enjoys looking after beauty deals and covering high street sales. She likes to help consumers make informed choices when spending, separating the deals from the duds.

She negotiates with retailers to ensure our users get market-leading blagged deals, and is always on the hunt for a bargain.

Olivia also runs MSE's taste tests, including Martin's infamous crisp data-crunches.

In her spare time, you'll find Olivia enjoying drinks with friends or hunting down second-hand clothing deals, mainly because she spent too much money on drinks with friends.

Latest from Olivia Hutton

The Lindt chocolate bunny is widely regarded as the gold standard of Easter treats, though it's rarely the most MoneySaving bunny-shaped choc – so in classic MSE fashion, this called for a taste test. The team at MSE Towers were all ears when we asked for volunteers to taste cheaper supermarket own-brand chocolate bunny alternatives alongside Lindt. So let's stop rabbiting on and hop to it.

19 March 2024

With the festive season in full swing, the Deals Team put their heads together to uncover answers to the true questions of Christmas. No, not Why is my turkey always so dry? or Who writes those terrible Christmas cracker jokes? But Who sells the best mince pies? Is it mince 'pie in the sky' to think that a 99p box could be tastier than one retailing at £12.95? Wait and see. Brandy butter and forks at the ready all, as this is: The MSE Mince Pie Taste Test 2022.

7 December 2023

The annual No7 beauty Advent calendar is mega-popular with MoneySavers, and this year Boots is releasing FOUR separate calendars. They're available online and in Boots stores now.

6 November 2023

If you're a regular Superdrug shopper, you can now earn more freebies and discounts under its Health & Beautycard loyalty scheme, as the retailer has launched new 'VIP Rewards' as part of it. However, you should still compare prices elsewhere before buying – just because the store is adding new perks, it doesn't mean it's the cheapest. Here's what you need to know before you shop.

26 October 2023

In 2021, TikTok launched its e-commerce platform TikTok Shop – a similar marketplace to eBay or Etsy. There are seemingly millions of bargains on TikTok Shop... but watch out, policing is limited and you can't rely on all the sellers to be legit. We'll show you how to find the bargains and avoid duds and scams.

8 August 2023

If you've got a special occasion on the horizon, you might have a celebratory drink on your mind. We tested nine cheap bottles of prosecco to discover which supermarket fizz reigns supreme in our MSE Cheap Prosecco Taste Test 2023.

9 May 2023

100 tasters, seven Easter eggs – it's the biggest ever MSE taste test. With Easter fast approaching, we decided to bring back our popular (with both readers and MSE staff) taste test. Which Easter egg will come out on top? Hop to it and make your guesses now.

23 March 2023

Whether for Christmas, birthdays, Valentine's or anniversaries, fragrances can be an easy gift if you know what they like. For a lot of people, having a signature scent is important, and as long as it's legit – whether bought in Harrods or Asda – it's only the price that changes.

7 February 2023

iPads have been a 'must-have' in many homes for years, but with some costing over £1,000 they're not exactly MoneySaving. Yet if you're going to buy one, here are a few tips to keep the price down...

20 September 2021