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Beauty chat - freebies/gifts with purchase/offers

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Giftwithpurchase · 14/02/2021 11:01

I just wondered if anyone would be interested in discussing the beauty gifts with purchase/offers which come about on Cult Beauty, Space NK and the like every few months. I loved the advent calendar threads and thought this might be similar. If there's already a threat on this apologies & I'd appreciate the link! As you can tell I'm a little addicted and find them hard to resist and would love to compare with like minded pp. We could even do swaps if pp want.
I just cracked and bought the recent Cult Beauty 'Self Care' goodie bag - couldn't resist the name as I'm in desperate need of some self care after a rough few months (isn't everyone?!). I haven't opened it yet as haven't had the time with a 6 month old - but can't wait to have a peak. I also forgot what I bought for the £170 required purchase. But think I snuck in a few bit of makeup which isn't like me as I stick to my favourite makeup and usually just buy skincare and body stuff. Anyone else purchase it? What did you think? Be great to get notifications when other sites/retailers have good offers to!

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LordEmsworth · 12/05/2021 12:52

@LizzieMacQueen

Liberty Glow Edit is live. That's a short gap between gwps?

It's free with a spend of £175.

It's not a GWP but they still have the GWP. So the Glow Kit is £70, spend another £105 and get last week's GWP...

Very unusual for GWP to be still in stock nearly 2 weeks after going live! Must have not been at all popular...

Orangelizard · 12/05/2021 13:04

Hrmm that one doesn't wow me. So sad I missed the Cult one!

Babysharkdoodoodood · 12/05/2021 13:13

So my Hair Repair box was sodden with Argan Oil. Leaked everywhere! Good for ASOS though as they're refunding the cost of the whole box back.

LizzieMacQueen · 12/05/2021 13:16

@LordEmsworth . Ah, I see. I did not read the small print. Good point though that it counts towards the gwp spend.

LizzieMacQueen · 12/05/2021 13:27

Correcting myself - not even small print - I really should learn to read better!

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Giftwithpurchase · 12/05/2021 14:39

@Babysharkdoodoodood oh no!! How annoying .. same thing happened to me with an Amazon package recently - whole thing was dripping with Method cleaner (not exactly as upsetting). Good that they are refunding you. Was your other box ok? Glad you have one at least.

Hello @FredaFox - did you mange to get a kit?

@ElderMillennial that Red box looks lovely - what is the pallet? Looks right up my street!

@PomRuns I had exactly the same with the Anastasia dip brow if it's that you had? Ordered too dark a shade and ended up binning it and feeling guilty as couldn't use it. Benefit sadly do the best eyebrow stuff - have heard Tom Ford is good but it's £££

@LizzieMacQueen a whole massive bottle of the Ren tonic in the glow kit nooooo hahaha .. the rest looks good tho 

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Giftwithpurchase · 12/05/2021 15:08

@Babysharkdoodoodood oh no!! How annoying .. same thing happened to me with an Amazon package recently - whole thing was dripping with Method cleaner (not exactly as upsetting). Good that they are refunding you. Was your other box ok? Glad you have one at least.

Hello @FredaFox - did you mange to get a kit?

@ElderMillennial that Red box looks lovely - what is the pallet? Looks right up my street!

@PomRuns I had exactly the same with the Anastasia dip brow if it's that you had? Ordered too dark a shade and ended up binning it and feeling guilty as couldn't use it. Benefit sadly do the best eyebrow stuff - have heard Tom Ford is good but it's £££

@LizzieMacQueen a whole massive bottle of the Ren tonic in the glow kit nooooo hahaha .. the rest looks good tho

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Giftwithpurchase · 12/05/2021 16:09

Sorry for the double post 🤦‍♀️

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AprilLady · 12/05/2021 17:23

@PomRuns, I’m also a fan of Benefits brow products. Recently looked at the new Charlotte Tilbury brow products in store, and they looked very similar to the equivalent Benefits products. I use shade 03 in Benefits, which seemed to correspond to the CT natural brown, if that helps. (I didn’t buy anything, but may do so when my current Benefits stash runs out).

AprilLady · 12/05/2021 17:25

@LizzieMacQueen, I think the Liberty glow kit is better than the last few offerings. I’d be tempted if I didn’t already have far too much to use up.

LizzieMacQueen · 12/05/2021 17:30

@Giftwithpurchase

Sorry for the double post 🤦‍♀️
Site issue, isn't it. There's a funny (unintentional) thread in Site Issue Topic.
ElderMillennial · 12/05/2021 17:44

I'm not sure. I don't recognise the palette but there are a few things in there that look good. I'm not ordering it though.

I did order two of the benefit mascara sets, one for a gift.

PomRuns · 12/05/2021 17:52

@AprilLady
@Giftwithpurchase
Yes was the dip brow. DH said I looked like I was in angry birds !!! So rude.

I’ll look at Charlotte Tilbury- thank you. I want a lipstick too, red carpet red. I don’t think she does offers ??

PomRuns · 12/05/2021 17:57

More of that flippin Ren product on the flow box - think I already have 3.

PomRuns · 12/05/2021 17:57

Glow box

ElderMillennial · 12/05/2021 18:03

CT - she does offers sometimes and I have added something to your cart and left it for a bit I have then got a 10% off email.

She did some really good Black Friday offers and I got a mystery box which was good but not sure if she does anything this time if year. You'd think she would.

I might have a red CT lipstick from the mystery box to sell that I haven't opened as I got a few lip products and didn't open the ones I didn't think I'd wear.

AprilLady · 12/05/2021 18:08

@PomRuns, she doesn’t do big GWPs, but there are often offers of a free full-size product if you spend a minimum amount directly in her website. (Currently a free lipstick if you spend £49, but it changes regularly).

FredaFox · 12/05/2021 20:45

@Giftwithpurchase no I missed out on the hair stuff BUT I’m excited as my John Lewis box is delivered tomorrow ☺️

bigchanges1 · 13/05/2021 05:55

I’ve just ordered the Tatler box. Think it looks good value for £120. I needed to buy a serum and moisturiser anyway, so thought I’d give it a try.

FredaFox · 13/05/2021 18:42

Well my JL beauty box is here, can’t wait to go through it tonight but what a shock, REN tonic, why is it in every box? 😂 I’ve bottles of the stuff

Beauty chat - freebies/gifts with purchase/offers
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Giftwithpurchase · 13/05/2021 21:54

@FredaFox that box looks brilliant - needless to say I did not get the nod for it, despite the fact I spend fair bit in JL! Have fun playing - use the glow tonic on your elbows & shins haha
Ps love your nails!!

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Giftwithpurchase · 13/05/2021 21:55

@bigchanges1 oooh Tatler box you say... off to have a look!!!

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Giftwithpurchase · 13/05/2021 21:57

@PomRuns lol at the angry birds comment.. I looked the same, bit of a shock after the subtle-ness of the benefit brow.. hope CT works for you Smile

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Giftwithpurchase · 13/05/2021 22:00

Ps my ASOS hair kit arrived! Was shocked.. needless to say ripped it open and slathered on the olaplex .. hair appointment two weeks and counting....

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