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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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Luvacuppatea · 26/07/2021 18:50

I’m going to pass on the CB gift too. I’ll take it as a sign that (hopefully) other companies will be announcing GWPs soon - I have a list of stuff I would like to buy, but I’m still holding out for Liberty 😊

RockaLock · 26/07/2021 20:04

I am also going to pass on this one, I think. CB don't stock a couple of brands that I wanted to buy, and there are a few too many things I probably wouldn't use in the GWP.

Keeping my fingers crossed for a good Liberty or Space NK one soon - hopefully before I start running out of things!

BookShark · 26/07/2021 22:44

I'm passing as well. Too many things I won't use - I'm quite picky about make up and already have some masks in my stash, and after that, it doesn't feel like there's a lot left.

But I do need a decent GWP soon - I'm down to the last third of both my night cream and serum, which should be enough for any GWP minimum spend when I replace them - just trying to hold off to make sure I get something for it!

BunnytheFriendlyDragon · 27/07/2021 10:36

Regarding Next, I discovered yesterday they have a clearance section and there were a few beauty boxes on there such as this o W which was £40 yesterday but is £24 today

www.next.co.uk/clearance/search?w=*&af=editorial:beauty%20#searchpos_1_1

Pic as well in case the link doesn't work

Beauty chat - freebies/gifts with purchase/offers
BunnytheFriendlyDragon · 27/07/2021 10:38

In fact they have some nice make up items

Giftwithpurchase · 28/07/2021 09:02

@BunnytheFriendlyDragon thanks for this info - I had no idea Next sold so many makeup and skincare brands - & all discounted as you say ..
Going to have a browse..
Think I'll also pass on the CB gift and save my pennies for the advent calendar- really hope I can get my hands on it this year 🤞🤞🤞

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LarsErickssong · 30/07/2021 14:01

Just a heads up that Cult beauty is 20% off for 24 hours (not sure what time it is until) so if anyone is considering the GWP now is the time to order as you only actually need to spend £137.

I've never contributed to this thread but seen it in active from time to time, so when I just realised the spend was a lot less thought I would find you and give you a heads up! I wasn't planning on getting the GWP as I had £120 worth of stuff in my basket and didn't want to spend another £50 just for the sake of spending, however when I added another product that was £18 with the plan to remove something similar I had already added, I realised it had given me the GWP.

LizzieMacQueen · 01/08/2021 11:26

Feel unique have a promotion on. Spend is £120 for a gwp worth over £120. I think it's mainly sample/travel size items but I'm off to have a look. I like FeelUnique as they stock Clarins.

LizzieMacQueen · 01/08/2021 11:41

Ah, scrap that. Clarins are excluded from counting in the minimum spend. I'll pass.

AnSionnachGlic · 01/08/2021 16:10

Charlotte Tilbury website have offers with free gifts on purchases over 100e. Also have 30% off some bundles. Is anyone else having trouble checking out of CT website? It keeps telling me my basket is empty when it's not, and so I can't finish my transaction! V frustrating!

Luvacuppatea · 01/08/2021 19:53

So another Advent season begins - details of the three offerings from The Body Shop now on the Beauty Advent Calendar site (sorry for lack of link - maybe someone more competent than me can do one haha). I’m actually excited as this means that very soon all the others should start to follow 😊.....

LizzieMacQueen · 01/08/2021 20:28

I happen to have that website to hand,

beauty advent calendar

Luvacuppatea · 02/08/2021 06:51

Thank you @LizzieMacQueen 😊

Giftwithpurchase · 04/08/2021 13:29

@LarsErickssong excellent getting the CB gwp for that amount! I just received an email stating there were a few left but I'm trying to ignore it haha. Let us know what you think of the gift.

@LizzieMacQueen @Luvacuppatea another advent season!!! How exciting .. I need to start saving my pennies as want at least three this year Grin

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Giftwithpurchase · 04/08/2021 13:30

@AnSionnachGlic hope you managed to get your CT goodies - tech glitches are the worst. I often find Cult Beauty is so glitchy - it puts me off buying sometimes as I get so annoyed!

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AnSionnachGlic · 04/08/2021 18:27

@Giftwithpurchase, I couldn't get website to work so ended up putting order in with Cult Beauty.....I ordered my Charlotte Tilbury products, shampoo and skin care and qualified for the free gift! Waiting in anticipation for my haul to arrive 🌝

Giftwithpurchase · 05/08/2021 13:52

@AnSionnachGlic pretty good outcome there!! Hope you enjoy the gift - it's so fun testing out all the new bits Grin

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TakingTheLowRoad · 05/08/2021 15:49

What does GWP mean?

AprilLady · 05/08/2021 21:03

@TakingTheLowRoad, it’s a Gift With Purchase, like the current Cult Beauty Unsung Heroes Goody Bag free if you spend £170 on the site.

AprilLady · 05/08/2021 21:06

Talking of Cult Beauty, I was quite sad to read today that the site has been bought by The Hut Group (owners of Look Fantastic etc.) So we can look forward to soon receiving endless emails with slightly different 20% off offers that never apply to the one item you actually want….

Ponks · 05/08/2021 23:12

I saw that too @AprilLady , and thought much the same. Hope Cult Beauty doesn't go downhill. Though to be fair I've always had very good service from LF - although heard horror stories from others.

TakingTheLowRoad · 06/08/2021 13:00

@AprilLady Thank you!

Luvacuppatea · 08/08/2021 16:45

Full details of the Fortnum and Mason beauty advent calendar now on the Beauty Advent Calendar site (kindly linked above but @LizzieMacQueen 😊). Have to say I’m tempted. I know this thread is really to discuss beauty offers /GWP’s , but advent calendars are a welcome distraction whilst I wait (impatiently) for the next Liberty freeby to appear .........

RockaLock · 08/08/2021 17:01

I'm not sure about the Fortnum & Mason calendar - there were a lot of room sprays and sleep sprays and muscle gel rubs and stuff that I have no interest in.

I just want all the anti-ageing luxury skincare stuff in my advent calendars / GWPs!

FredaFox · 08/08/2021 21:40

Agree on the fortnums advent calendar, I'm ready this year to get a good one, they all seem to sell out so quickly though I know you girls will soon shout up when something is out!

My manager has just given me loads of her beauty box rejects so I'm good for stuff for now, luckily we have different skin and hair so always swap our gwp etc

I think I'm obsessed with beauty bits 😂