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

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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

I think a travel make up bag is a brilliant idea if she was literally hauling it around in a plastic rubbish bag, but I think that price is obnoxious for a uPVC product.

Avoid the marketing and find her something leather which will stand the test of time - and be worth the cost! Then you can pop some make up shop vouchers inside as well, so she can go choose what she wants/needs.

If you really think your DD would like it and you can afford it, get it.
But to answer your question: I think you should put something else in it as it makes it a more complete present.

I have a Beautifect box which I was given as a gift. It looks very pretty on my dressing table but honestly, I use it to store products in and that’s it. It’s too heavy to use for travel and although the light up mirror is good, it doesn’t angle so I find it difficult to use. I know they’re not as exciting, but the see through Space NK travel bags are very in at the moment and come in lots of colours. Might be worth a look?

What about a roll up makeup bag? So she can still be organised but much more convenient for taking on holiday.

Given she already has a pod she doesn’t need another at home storage solution and the case looks very bulky for on the go.

100% agree with your DH. Unless she’s actually asked for this as a present I’d get something else for £150 instead.

I think its lovely OP and a really good idea for a present given she used a bin liner for her holidays! I definitely wouldn't give her money either unless she was saving for something big and asked for it, thats really thoughtless and shit. I bought dd a light up make up case from shein for Christmas, she loves it and its been away with us a few times and lasted well. There are mini ones on the site as well if you prefer those. Mine was about £30. [[Travel Makeup Bag With Mirror LED - Rechargeable Light-Up Mirror, Adjustable Dividers, Multi-Compartments For Easy Organization
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You don't get a say in how she spends her money. Besides "wasting it on food and coffee" is not really wasting it because food and coffee facilitates her social experience with friends. Money doesn't have to be spent on stuff in order to be spent wisely. Otherwise we may as well say that you wasted money spending on a holiday you say you took together.

Have a look at Stackers, they now do make up organisation as well as jewellery. They have caddies as well as bags. John Lewis do a good range of them.

So did I.

What about something like this and a voucher inside for her favourite cosmetic brand..

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Seconding this, the strawberry print one is gorgeous and you could have it personalised.

That is giving off massive “I saw you coming” vibes. Yes it would be a bit crap for it to be empty, could you ask other people if they are looking for present ideas to buy products?

I'd get her a nice make up travel bag. Cream Cornwall have got some lovely velvet ones in the sale. Then add a really good folding travel mirror that fits inside.

Shein use child and forced labour, they are morally disgusting. And your post sounds suspiciously like an advert,no one says 'come check them out'

Bloody hell, how much make up does a 15 year old need on holidat that she has to transport it in a bin liner?!

Also, I wouldn't spend that on a plastic make up bag

I bought one of these about three years ago. My adult DDs saw it and fell in love and bought their own.

All of them ended up in local charity shops. They are too bulky and heavy for travel. The dividers are not helpful as they takeup space and it is unlikely her preferred products will fit efficiently into any configuration. It's much easier to store them in a fold flat make up bag like the one below.

The mirror was dazzlingly bright in all modes and even without the light it couldn't be set to an angle that was practical for makeup application.

All in all it is a triumph of design over function. Learn from our mistakes and save yourself the money.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/BAGSMART-Waterpoof-Cosmetic-Organiser-Essential/dp/B0GGZM8NZK/ref=sr_1_6?crid=2LN73DC9P5AFJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.QrTzs-Fdp1gqj7WKzmZ5LuMfbz9EsML-mD1vvB-gW6NPGsHDoxjdzJfdyWUhtR_xYgpP7jstkXKhmS6RisVs_Ux4pATZl3aIx-futkcnAo6qmpJuWhbPQ1H3xRP2OuRM8X9gN-ZqPitDQXpvPTC473qyt7vHf_WKWdALRswh4B_lX8RCP6lsEPN_Tv8nAeBTBEGD_8CSFy-MEUgrMlmBl6v_FFxwPyqQU5gKb7hFt74uSfQS_JOcIM0yls-kltYFtcwH2ZVaEDOcfAfSDVDozWNxzmPZ4vcstqtihYi9xtc.lsSCp-ztrrEk9oIUqmJIt-DYVXM11eRW3_nsCCANr1Y&dib_tag=se&keywords=Leather%2Blay%2Bflat%2Bmakeup%2Bbag&qid=1787132752&sprefix=leather%2Blay%2Bflat%2Bmakeup%2Bbag%2Caps%2C184&sr=8-6&th=1

I think Shein (and other companies) auto-add that to links. If you post a rightmove link, say, it does that sort of thing ("check out this 20 bedroom mansion for sale on rightmove")

I just had a look at the Space NK bag and it is VERY similar to one I bought a couple of months ago in Boots for 1/4 of the price.

Something like this for travel, OP?

https://amzn.eu/d/04zApWJb

"Vegan leather". Pisses me off. It's PVC

No it won’t be thoughtless. Thoughtless would be her calling it too expensive for what it is and then finding it as her birthday mail present.

I think these miss the point of wanting it because of the brand and fashion. This is a gift for a 6 or 60 year old when you dont know what to buy for their birthday.

"the mirror is really good".

As opposed to a bad mirror?

Starting to think you're advertising this product.

That is ridiculously expensive for what it is. I would rather have the money to spend on products.

Im really into makeup and luxury but even I draw the line at paying that much for a makeup bag. You can still get a nice quality makeup bag but I would put that money instead into actual collectors makeup items! Or if she has shown interest in the beatifect bag I would maybe push the boat out and get her the “getaway edit” set as it already comes with makeup, a brush etc. but honestly I think that’s only worth it if she’s already really into beautifect specifically.