Thread 2 - the one where I try to get organised

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Hope I'm not tempting fate with that thread title
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You are all wonderful and I’m now going back to my mince pie and stollen (never too early!).

I had a look on ebay - wow!! Expensive perfume! I'd love to know what it smells like. Wherever you found it - it is a bargain compared to ebay!! But they do have roll-ons perfume oil at £6.49 from a smell-alike source.

Interesting as my skin finds Weleda too harsh! I use jojoba oil on my face and shea butter at night on my hands (I get it in bulk from amazon I think via the soapery). Cera ve (I think that's the name of the brand) cream also doesn't irritate my skin and the best moisturising cream I've found for my skin is L'occitaine shea butter hand cream (not the lotion) but they reformulated it a couple of years ago and it's never been quite as good since . Also not that bragainous! Such a shame about aveeno as their products are good. Gruum also do some quite gentle soaps etc (and do sometimes have offers).

Thank you for this. I just purchased 3..including the signed Lottie Brookes one x

@Toooldforlonghair there are lots of products that might be suitable in the Holland & Barrett Advent calendar. It's £60 and there are loads of natural products in it, including some small sizes that might fit in her AC, or have 2 AC's? One 25 day and one 12 day

https://beauty-detective.com/holland-barrett-beauty-advent-calendar-2026/

For gentle moisturisers etc Green People have a sale on, up to 50% off
https://www.greenpeople.co.uk/collections/up-to-50-off-sale

Odylique do samples and a small number of travel sizes - I have found their repair lotion really good for eczema https://odylique.co.uk/samples.html

@Toooldforlonghair
I'm allergic to lots of things and the dermatologist recommended Cetraben cream. It's brilliant, if a little greasy.
Also, Aldi sell delicious GF chocolate.... I'm coeliac and currently scoffing Moser Roth Orange and Almond dark chocolate. Just check the list of ingredients. Anything in bold is an allergen, so no wheat, rye, barkey or oats. Anything that may contain these should also be avoided.

I can’t get the code to work either. Anyone else able to help with a code for the crocs?

@PandaBananaChocolatei think it might be account/product specific. I went back on and although the code had removed itself I did get 10% off one of the items. I don’t really understand why!

I’ve tried so many different brands over the years. I don’t know if aveeno change their formula but it began to irritate my skin.

Gruum are good, I use their shampoo and have used their face wash bar. I’ve never tried their moisturiser.

It’s such a mission to try to and find what works best.

Moschino Pearl gift set £30 from Very (says its reduced from £72) contains 50ml EDP and 50ml shower gel and body lotion

Moschino Pearl Set

Free delivery on QVC today! These are a bargain www.qvcuk.com/tili-velvet-chevron-quilted-flat-lay-bag.product.747040.html?sc=srch

Harry Potter Lego Knight Bus is 33% off on Amazon at the moment down to £29.99. That's the best price it has been according to CamelCamelCamel.

Thank you for this! Great discounts…My nearly 4yo has been desperate for an interactive doll.
They also have a doll baby sling for £4.50 which is a great gift for any new big siblings and the little soft body dolls for younger little ones for £3.50.

WELCOME10 took another 10% off too :)

Thanks so much. Worked for me and I got discounts of next order.
I’ve aged my referral code to the thread. Sorry I didn’t realise there was one other wise I would have used the ops

Celiac or intolerance? Because some products Cadburys is okay there gluten free (DM is intolerant)

Thanks so much, I just got 3 candles for £30. Haven’t tried them before but I’m intrigued now after seeing so many of you recommend them.

Thanks to the previous poster for pointing out their referral scheme too. Wish I had realised this before ordering but would be tempted by another order if anyone used my link on the referral thread here:

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/christmas/5444936-bargain-referrals-thread-8?reply=154869197&utm_campaign=reply&utm_medium=share

I did try but it just takes me to the homepage

I’ve logged out and tried someone else’s link on the referral page and it shows a pop up link for your email address like this?

Boots have this Sculpted by Aimee set for £35 at the minute. This is great value as it has 4 full size products, and I normally buy the serum on its own for £27.

https://www.boots.com/boots-x-sculpted-by-aimee-beauty-icons-gift-set-10397562?traffic=paid.shopping&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19971251666&gbraid=0AAAAA-AdmwSXfT0ldkW-v_5Vxww8AMvqi&gclid=CjwKCAjwiL7VBhA-EiwAhZi9EF2DxrsfoqYR-2hT0CiMNDrbypiW-txm3IOnVAN4lOyB-c8pvzEFaBoC8YEQAvD_BwE

I can message you a 10% off blue light code?

I think they may have had it in the outlet at Bicester yesterday if you’re anywhere near there/ know anyone nearby? You could call first to check.

My 3 M&Sense candles from Amazon arrived today. They smell great, especially the Basil & Ginger one. Just be aware if ordering, Amazon packaged them all differently, even tough they were ordered at the same time. One was packed inside a box, one packed in an envelope, and one sent without packaging with a big sticky address label on it.

The label leaves a sticky residue on the box when I tried to peel it off and just happens to be one that I intend to gift. Maybe I should have ticked the "contains a gift" box when paying?

Thank you @RainbowRoadshow for bringing the to my attention though, I'll definitely get more.

Dusk have some really good deals on bedding. I got a 400 count king fitted sheet for £16, & a 200 count for 12. Also a 200 count duvet set for £16. Requested gifts, so very happy.

Someone on here told me to use a hair dryer to get the sticker off and it did work in the main! Just still a little sticky