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Would a Beautifect Mini be a disappointing birthday present if empty?

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LouXx12 · 18/08/2026 22:36

Thinking of buying the beautifect mini for a birthday present for D.d. My D.h thinks its expensive for what it is and that it would be shit to just receive it empty so therefore would need to spend more money filling it. What do you think? Dd is really into makeup and already has a styl pro but I thought the beautifect is a bit more grown up and luxury, just thought it was a nice idea for a big birthday. Would it be shit to receive it empty? It cost £150 for the mini one

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Pigginbeautiful · 19/08/2026 00:05

LouXx12 · 18/08/2026 23:42

She already has the styl pro pod thing but its massive it looks small online but it's really big. We are just back from holiday and she took all her makeup in a pedal bin liner as the styl pod would have been too big to take with us, so this was just an idea. Obviously not a very good one🙈

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A vanity case would be better.

Loveactuallynot · 18/08/2026 23:55

My DH bought the larger one for me for Christmas. Total rip off. Can get similar for £20 on amazon. I sent it back (with agreement from DH). I couldn't believe how expensive it was!

Maybe spend the £s on a selection of things from Sephora instead?

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LouXx12 · 18/08/2026 23:49

Arsenalfan3 · 18/08/2026 23:45

I keep getting tempted by the big one. I was hoping that this thread was going to be lots of posters saying it’s amazing! I’m obviously just a marketing persons dream 🤦‍♀️

The big one is 279! Obviously not amazing 🙈 least it wasnt just me!

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Arsenalfan3 · 18/08/2026 23:45

I keep getting tempted by the big one. I was hoping that this thread was going to be lots of posters saying it’s amazing! I’m obviously just a marketing persons dream 🤦‍♀️

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LouXx12 · 18/08/2026 23:42

Anarchy99 · 18/08/2026 23:33

So it’s a make up box? And a make up bag? If that’s all she’s into then I guess you could buy her the bag.

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She already has the styl pro pod thing but its massive it looks small online but it's really big. We are just back from holiday and she took all her makeup in a pedal bin liner as the styl pod would have been too big to take with us, so this was just an idea. Obviously not a very good one🙈

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EvangelicalAboutButteredToast · 18/08/2026 23:37

I’m sure she’d much rather spend £150 on make up than somewhere to put the make up.

bunnypenny · 18/08/2026 23:36

Mate….. cmon….. surely you know you’re being had at those prices for a mirror that’s supposed to be really good….

OlderGlaswegianLivingInDevon · 18/08/2026 23:34

Oh dear

you had missed two words off ' styl pro ' those being ' beauty pod '

so your dd already has a plastic beauty box ( pod )

why would you want to spend £150 on another ?

Anarchy99 · 18/08/2026 23:33

LouXx12 · 18/08/2026 23:30

https://www.boots.com/stylpro-beauty-pod-10348336?affwin&utm_source=ShopForward+CSS-531573&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=css&utm_term=&utm_content=&sv1=affiliate&sv_campaign_id=531573&awc=2041_1787092041_f389a7f7e9c6c9f2be3011554823edc3

So it’s a make up box? And a make up bag? If that’s all she’s into then I guess you could buy her the bag.

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LouXx12 · 18/08/2026 23:32

RelaxAndDetox · 18/08/2026 23:25

😂 is it a magic mirror!

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Apparently so! 🤷‍♀️

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LouXx12 · 18/08/2026 23:31

OlderGlaswegianLivingInDevon · 18/08/2026 23:23

What is a ' styl pro '

Google thinks it may be a neck and face smoother but your daughter is 15, so I actually went onto the website and guess you are referring to the original make up brush cleaner @£30

big difference between a make up brush cleaner at £30 and a plastic make up box/bag at £150

indeed I fail to see the relevance

unless it's sticking to a ' brand ' she already owns ?

Sorry styl pro is the brand its a make up pod

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Anarchy99 · 18/08/2026 23:29

Just looked it up - fair play to the people marketing it - I wish I could sell something like that for such an obscene sum of money.

RelaxAndDetox · 18/08/2026 23:25

LouXx12 · 18/08/2026 23:01

Not sure why they are so expensive, the mirror inside is meant to be really good?

😂 is it a magic mirror!

OlderGlaswegianLivingInDevon · 18/08/2026 23:23

What is a ' styl pro '

Google thinks it may be a neck and face smoother but your daughter is 15, so I actually went onto the website and guess you are referring to the original make up brush cleaner @£30

big difference between a make up brush cleaner at £30 and a plastic make up box/bag at £150

indeed I fail to see the relevance

unless it's sticking to a ' brand ' she already owns ?

fashionqueen0123 · 18/08/2026 23:20

Take her clothes shopping?
A theatre show?
City break in the uk?
My teens love getting money!

Raraskirtsagogo · 18/08/2026 23:18

Shatenoeuf · 18/08/2026 23:11

This post feels like a plug for a cheap looking product none of us have heard of

If that's the case it hasn't gone well Grin

nomorekitchenislandsplease · 18/08/2026 23:17

It looks like a big rip off.

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LouXx12 · 18/08/2026 23:16

EvangelinaMae · 18/08/2026 23:11

if she doesn't actually want anything, why would you spend 150 on a bit of tat instead of putting the money away towards driving lessons or a car or something she actually wants when there is something she actually wants?

And 150 on a make up bag for a 16yo is ridiculous.

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Because she likes her makeup! Doesnt like make up bags as they are harder to keep clean. She has a styl pro at the moment and she likes to clean all her make up brushes and wipe over her makeup so it doesnt get all messy. Shes always orgnaising it all. She doesnt 'want' anything but I'm not going to not get her anything for her bday. So was trying to think of something she might like

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Stinkybooks · 18/08/2026 23:16

A mirror is a mirror.

I would buy her a much much cheaper box/bag and either fill it with goodies she would like or vouchers for her to buy her favourites.

Joliefolie · 18/08/2026 23:14

It’s such a rip off. All cosmetics are a rip off of course but it’s fine to encourage her to use good quality ones that work and last. It would be crazy to buy this and to encourage your child to think this was a good use of money.

Ffs22 · 18/08/2026 23:13

Waste of money imo. Buy some nice skincare products, makeup and perfume instead. No one needs a £150 makeup bag.

EvangelinaMae · 18/08/2026 23:12

Shatenoeuf · 18/08/2026 23:11

This post feels like a plug for a cheap looking product none of us have heard of

Bingo.

Shatenoeuf · 18/08/2026 23:11

This post feels like a plug for a cheap looking product none of us have heard of

EvangelinaMae · 18/08/2026 23:11

LouXx12 · 18/08/2026 23:03

I could give her the money but all the family will give her money and I think money is a bit thoughtless. She never really asks for anything and I thought it was nice as she likes her makeup! Shes going to be 16, doesnt want anything, birthday near xmas so also have that

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if she doesn't actually want anything, why would you spend 150 on a bit of tat instead of putting the money away towards driving lessons or a car or something she actually wants when there is something she actually wants?

And 150 on a make up bag for a 16yo is ridiculous.