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Christmas Bargain Prequel Thread 2 -summer holidays loom

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Sideorderofchips · 19/07/2026 22:41

Onto our second thread with less than 6 months to go!

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Theimpossiblegirl · 23/08/2026 10:18

14goingon40 · 22/08/2026 17:55

Does anyone know when the best time to buy no7 skincare is? Is it just on £10 Tuesday or is there any other sales

They usually have vouchers in boots and will let you take them before purchasing.

Goingincirclesstill · 23/08/2026 10:18

Laithwaites have some good offers on at the moment- tea in the garden gift sets, cheese sets etc as well as alcohol. Might have to search hampers separately to gifts to find different things. Can choose the shipping dates in advance. Code on referral page to get 40% off your first order and some items are free delivery.

IlovePond · 23/08/2026 11:20

Hi,

I know some people on here were buying the YSL lip plumpers for Xmas presents last year.

LF have them reduced atm and code: 40PLUS gives an extra discount:

https://www.lookfantastic.com/p/yves-saint-laurent-loveshine-plumping-lip-oil-6ml-various-shades/15949524/?variation=17636034

Prices start at £27.30 for the purply one before discount, which brings it to £25.65.

I haven’t price compared with other companies but I think this is a pretty good price.

Note: If spending £60+ at LF on YSL, there is a shearling pouch as a GWP atm.

Yves Saint Laurent Loveshine Plumping Lip Oil Gloss - 12 | LOOKFANTASTIC

Buy Yves Saint Laurent Loveshine Plumping Lip Oil Gloss - 12 - Join Beauty+ Rewards & earn points today! Free delivery available.

https://www.lookfantastic.com/p/yves-saint-laurent-loveshine-plumping-lip-oil-6ml-various-shades/15949524/?variation=17636034

sunshineandrain82 · 23/08/2026 14:42

Does anyone have any Argos codes spear?
it’s a large order so rather save some if I can

stimpy1 · 23/08/2026 14:55

Goingincirclesstill · 23/08/2026 10:18

Laithwaites have some good offers on at the moment- tea in the garden gift sets, cheese sets etc as well as alcohol. Might have to search hampers separately to gifts to find different things. Can choose the shipping dates in advance. Code on referral page to get 40% off your first order and some items are free delivery.

Just watch the dates, i brought three hampers this time last year and didnt realise but they had gone out of date by the time I gifted them

Theimpossiblegirl · 23/08/2026 16:02

25% off clothing at Tesco. Just got some lovely pjs for young adult dds.

hby9628 · 23/08/2026 16:27

This looks a nice gift. I’ve just ordered one for myself niece

www.lookfantastic.com/p/beauty-box/the-lip-edit-worth-over-125/17691428/

birdysong · 23/08/2026 17:23

Reduced to £1.80 in Tesco thought a couple of my female relatives would like them

Christmas Bargain Prequel Thread 2 -summer holidays loom
TherebytheGraceofGodgoI · 23/08/2026 20:27

Oodie have a sale on at the moment. Not much of a sale in my opinion but a Manchester City Oodie is reduced to £20 with shipping £3.99 if you have a fan on your Christmas list.

Cherryrainbow · 23/08/2026 22:14

Vans branded tracksuit set - hoody and joggers - are on frasers site for £47 now,
(retails about £80 on other sites)

I've been keeping an eye out for a while so nabbed that quick for son, hopefully the sizing is fine :)

OldGothsFadeToGrey · 24/08/2026 07:13

WimbyAce · 20/08/2026 18:37

We have 3 bitzees I think. The first one did get played with for a little but the others haven't been. Think we have pets, disney and a hamster one.

My little boy has the Jurassic park one and loves it. He’s dinosaur mad though

Albanyriver · 24/08/2026 08:32

Another request if anyone has an Argos code please? I’m spending £99 but happy to pop something else in to get it to £100. Would be very grateful!

XiCi · 24/08/2026 09:06

IlovePond · 23/08/2026 11:20

Hi,

I know some people on here were buying the YSL lip plumpers for Xmas presents last year.

LF have them reduced atm and code: 40PLUS gives an extra discount:

https://www.lookfantastic.com/p/yves-saint-laurent-loveshine-plumping-lip-oil-6ml-various-shades/15949524/?variation=17636034

Prices start at £27.30 for the purply one before discount, which brings it to £25.65.

I haven’t price compared with other companies but I think this is a pretty good price.

Note: If spending £60+ at LF on YSL, there is a shearling pouch as a GWP atm.

Edited

Thanks for this, have bought one for dd. While looking on LF I also found these Laneige lip glosses from £20 to £12 and the 40 plus discount also works on them. Thought they'd make nice stocking fillers for teens

https://www.lookfantastic.com/p/laneige-juice-box-lip-tint-pop-star-peach-4.5g/17651174/ www.lookfantastic.com/p/laneige-juice-box-lip-tint-pop-star-peach-4.5g/17651174/]]]]

Fishhooksandjellybabies · 24/08/2026 12:31

Some good bargains at Yorkshire Trading Company at the moment, just got the Galt Ambi toddler locking garage for £7.99 [usual RRP reputedly £24.99] , a first Galt Water Magic painting book and pen and a couple of pots of bubbles for £14.95 delivered. Really happy with those..

MrsMAFs · 24/08/2026 12:35

Ooh you just reminded me our Yorkshire Trading has loads of 'Picknetts' is it? Stock in. Im sure people were ordering from there earlier in the thread.

Yalz · 24/08/2026 12:37

MrsMAFs · 24/08/2026 12:35

Ooh you just reminded me our Yorkshire Trading has loads of 'Picknetts' is it? Stock in. Im sure people were ordering from there earlier in the thread.

Pecksniffs?

MrsMAFs · 24/08/2026 12:42

Yalz · 24/08/2026 12:37

Pecksniffs?

Ahh yes thats the one. I've just linked. They had some lovely christmas hand-wash in in glass christmas tree shaped bottles around £5. Bath creme in decorated glass bottles £4 or £5. Think the perfume was £2.99. They had a big range.

Yalz · 24/08/2026 13:22

I made an online order from Pecksniffs and am very pleased with what came and how carefully it was packaged. However, I am beginning to wonder about giving it as “luxury” presents, as you would with Penhaligons or Jo Malone, for example.

I think it used to be sold at John Lewis but now can’t find any standard store where it’s available at full price, apart from on their website. There’s plenty on eBay, Amazon, Etsy and outlet places.

It’s a good product, in my opinion, though.

MrsMAFs · 24/08/2026 13:48

I'll admit I've never heard of it before but think the prices in Yorkshire Trading were very fair based on how beautifully the items are presented.

I wouldnt risk glass bottles with kids though so no good in my house.

sunshineandrain82 · 24/08/2026 14:58

Albanyriver · 24/08/2026 08:32

Another request if anyone has an Argos code please? I’m spending £99 but happy to pop something else in to get it to £100. Would be very grateful!

They ended up sending me a code from an order I placed yesterday. So I’ve just placed my second order. If I get another I’ll check if you still need one

WhiskyandWater · 24/08/2026 16:36

Didn’t Pecksniffs used to be made for TK Maxx? There’s always a lot in our local one. Lovely brand but definitely not Penhaligon’s or Jo Malone.

theallypallywasp · 24/08/2026 16:45

I remembered at the weekend that QVC website is worth keeping an eye on - they have reductions and also you can pay for some things in 3 or 4 instalments (I seem to remember interest-free but can't be sure). I got a big Elemis set for my mam last year from there and it was great.
Current reductions on Liz Earle, Molton Brown, Neom: https://www.qvcuk.com/collections/best-offers.html?groupId=lfm1&sort=priceHighToLow&ro=lfm1&navSrc=REFINE&currentPage=1#plModule
Obv these are all still v spenny but, if they are the kind of thing you're going to buy for someone, it's worth checking QVC.