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Beauty Boxes

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Housewife2010 · 13/01/2012 22:27

I'm really tempted to try ones of these. Anyone recommend Glossy Box, Boudoir Prive, Feel Unique or similar? I keep reading beauty blogs to see which is best.

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Housewife2010 · 02/03/2012 20:49

Cornsilkalalal
Let me know how you get on. I've just seen this on the site:
"4.4
By subscribing to our Monthly Beauty Box on our 3 month, 6 month or 12 month Pre-paid Subscription, She Said Beauty will take a one-off non-refundable payment at the time of purchase for (3 month subscription) £34.50 constituting a 5% discount off the regular price, (6 month subscription) £66.30 constituting a 10% discount off the regular price & (12 month subscription) £127.20 constituting a 15% discount off the regular price. You can choose to cancel your subscription at any time, however, no refund, pro-rated or otherwise will be given. This also applies to any 3 month, 6 month or 12 month Pre-paid Subscriptions purchased as gifts."
Also if you purchase a 6 month sub, they will automatically renew a 2nd 6 month sub if you don't cancel.

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cornsilkalala · 02/03/2012 21:05

yes they've already taken the payment so I'm stuffed aren't i?

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Housewife2010 · 02/03/2012 21:19

I'm in the same situation, but i'm going to try anyway. There is no way that Collection 2000 can be described as a "luxury" brand. I turned my nose up at it as a schoolgirl!

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cornsilkalala · 03/03/2012 07:49

that's true - they aren't keeping their end of the deal at all

rusmum · 03/03/2012 13:35

My red carpet box arrived the one Witt the smash box mascara, very nice but won't use red lippy ! Or hair stuff . Would love another nail file if anyone wants to swap?

StellaAndFries · 03/03/2012 13:39

I'd swap something for the red lippy, I have the orly nail file and the full size nail varnish which came in the carmine box?

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Housewife2010 · 03/03/2012 19:08

If you sign up for Glossybox through www.topcashback.co.uk you get £50.50 cashback for a 12 month subscription, £20.20 for 6 months or £3.53 for one box. So a 12 month sub would cost £8.74 a box. If anyone is willing to let me refer them to Glossybox or Topcashback, please pm me your email. Thank you.

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rusmum · 03/03/2012 19:10

What is the veil file? Glass one?

StellaAndFries · 03/03/2012 19:22

The file has been used now thanks to my dfriend Hmm I have a swap list on the swapping thread :)

cornsilkalala · 03/03/2012 19:25

the file is crap though

StellaAndFries · 03/03/2012 19:36

Yeah it wasn't a glass one just a large regular one, I've put it in my make up bag now as I'm sure it'll come in handy one day :)

hiviolet · 06/03/2012 23:32

Anyone know when the Amarya boxes are being sent out?

MrsMack80 · 07/03/2012 00:15

According to their facebook page they are being dispatched today (Weds)
www.facebook.com/AmaryaBeautyBox

hiviolet · 07/03/2012 17:47

Eeeeeexcellent, thanks MrsMack Smile

MrsMack80 · 08/03/2012 14:10

No problem, enjoy your box! My first one isn't till April, can't wait!

msbuggywinkle · 08/03/2012 15:01

I got my Amarya box this morning, I'm impressed.

Full sized John Masters organics rosemary and lavender shampoo.
Full sized John Masters organics lip balm, which is citrusy.
2ml Ren anti ageing serum sample.
Sachet of Inlight face oil.

MrsMack80 · 08/03/2012 18:00

I'm jealous!

Got email with another deal today - Latest in Beauty have a discount code for 50% off their 'luxury samples' when you buy 5+ (Code MUM50), I think you might have to register to view them, some pretty good deals.

StellaAndFries · 09/03/2012 16:29

Eeeeeeek my Harrods GlossyBox has been shipped Grin I'm v.excited!

louby86 · 09/03/2012 20:04

I'm really excited about my glossy box, I hope I'm not disappointed!

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Housewife2010 · 09/03/2012 20:42

I'm looking forward to my Glossybox too. I'll have to steal myself not to spoil the surprise by searching for spoilers.
Has anyone checked out the beauty buys on buyapowa.co.uk? I bought Greens & Blacks chocolate from them last week but they have lots of cosmetic offers now.

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MadamTwoSwords · 09/03/2012 20:59

I've had a couple of bits from Buyapowa.
Origins spot gel and Lanolips. It's very easy to get carried away by the bargains!

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Housewife2010 · 09/03/2012 21:04

I'm interested in the Urban Decay Naked 2 sale which is starting soon. I'm getting too obsessed with makeup at the moment. I ended up putting it on for the school run today just to make a dent in it...

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MadamTwoSwords · 09/03/2012 21:08

I want the Naked 2 but they always put it on at the wrong time of the month for me and you have to be quick as it sells out really quick.

I keep trying to downsize my collection by giving stuff to my sister but with my new addiction to Beauty Boxes it's not going to plan Blush

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Housewife2010 · 09/03/2012 21:17

Madam
you sound like me! We'll have to put an alert on MN S&B when the Naked palette becomes available! I bought the Bobbi Brown Ultra Nude palette this week but I'm getting swept up in the hype of the Urban Decay Naked 2 now!

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MadamTwoSwords · 09/03/2012 22:46

I know and I don't even wear eyeshadow that often but I must have it!

I'm such a sheep it's unreal