Beauty chat - freebies/gifts with purchase/offers

[Giftwithpurchase]

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!

[anonymouslyusing]

@LemonJuiceFromConcentrate feel better soon. It really is a good GWP, as is the More Indulgence edit. Let us know what the Hourglass palette is like as I keep looking at it then talking myself out of it!

[Giftwithpurchase]

If anyone likes or wants to try Double Serum, Boots has some Christmas kits with double serum and two minis for the same price as just the serum.
I bought the 30ml kit with oil cleanser and lip oil for £58 (good points too!)

[HundredMilesAnHour]

I finally gave in and got the CB GWP Best of 2021 bag after they sent a 15% off discount code because the advent calendar is sold out.

[HundredMilesAnHour]

Erborian are giving away an Edge of Ember 18k gold-plated bracelet (worth £38) with any purchase of £50 (and free p&p) using code GOLD.

Or for £80 you get the bracelet plus a "Erborian beauty routine" which is a transparent pouch, a BB Shot Mask, a Milk & Peel Balm (30ml), 3 Skin Hero Samples (3x1.5ml) and a Red Pepper Pulp (5ml) also using code GOLD.

uk.erborian.com/edge-of-ember,7,1,1205,50977.htm

[Giftwithpurchase]

@HundredMilesAnHour that Erborian gift is lovely - bit different to everything else! I seriously love their BB cream, it's definitely in my top three
CB also sent me the 15% code ... am trying to resist .. £185 min spend just feels a little high for me atm given I've barely started the Xmas shopping for anyone else 😆

[HundredMilesAnHour]

[quote Giftwithpurchase]@HundredMilesAnHour that Erborian gift is lovely - bit different to everything else! I seriously love their BB cream, it's definitely in my top three
CB also sent me the 15% code ... am trying to resist .. £185 min spend just feels a little high for me atm given I've barely started the Xmas shopping for anyone else 😆 [/quote]
Me too! I love Erborian's BB cream. I use to be loyal to IT Cosmetics CC cream but Erborian have stolen me away forever.

I feel virtuous as at least half of my CB spend is Christmas presents. So now I'm less worried about Christmas shopping AND I get free goodies.

[kikipie]

I got the 15% discount too so caved and got the CB gwp. I got a Biossance kit and 12 day calendar, Laneige kit and The Ordinary kit. It will be part of my Christmas present from my husband, I’ve already got the CT jewel box and two of the CB edits

[LoveLabradors]

Erborian bb cream is fab - the dore shade is perfect for me - it just makes skin look soft, fresh and luminous. And I do not have the best skin! Oddly enough I’m not so taken by the cc cream.

[Giftwithpurchase]

@LoveLabradors I agree it has to be the BB cream with Ginseng! Just so lovely

[Offredismysister]

I know cult beauty is out of favour with some but they have released 2 new stocking fillers which look good value. I’m going to get the more radiance one, despite it not stating the sizes.

Did anyone go for the LPD @ Liberty bag? I was tempted as I loved the colour of the lipstick. I might just buy it from cult beauty with the stocking filler.

[Hopeislost]

@Offredismysister Thanks for the heads up! I've been very restrained - I just bought the Colour Bauble with my 15% code

[chloechloe]

My Cult Beauty GWP has just arrived and it is insane how much stuff us in there! It weighs a ton!

With that and the calendars I have bought I really should sell a few of the makeup bits that I won’t use.

[Giftwithpurchase]

@chloechloe argh I have such fomo over the CB gift .. I always get them but just couldn't justify this one even tho it was amazing! Hope you enjoy!

[Luvacuppatea]

I’ve not gone for the Liberty offering this time @Offredismysister - wasn’t keen on the makeup and I already have an (unopened) bottle of the Aurelia night oil. Tentatively hoping that there might be a GWP from Liberty soon as my Beauty Drop money is accumulating 😊. In the meantime I’m seriously tempted by the Selfridges Hers limited edition gift box. For some odd reason the photo only shows 12 products but there are in fact 24 included and I really like the mix.... ummm... there’s so much around right now that decision making is difficult......

[lightningstrikes]

I'm caving on the CB goody bag, but it isn't showing in my bag? I don't want to make the spend if I don't get the bag! Can anyone confirm if it was added to their bag before checkout?

[anonymouslyusing]

I’m pretty sure it showed in the bag before checkout for me

[chloechloe]

[quote Giftwithpurchase]@chloechloe argh I have such fomo over the CB gift .. I always get them but just couldn't justify this one even tho it was amazing! Hope you enjoy! [/quote]
Thanks! I’m actually quite excited about this one. I needed a new Revitalash so that made up most of the minimum spend! No more purchases for me for a long time!

For those still trying to buy it - mine definitely showed up in my basket so if you can’t see anything it may now be sold out? Hope you manage to get one though!

[anonymouslyusing]

Anyone who has Liberty Beauty Drop money to spend - the Beauty Christmas Crackers and three new kits are new on the site. I really like the Glow and Sleep ones but not sure I can justify both

[LoveLabradors]

@anonymouslyusing thanks so much for the heads up! I’ve just bought the sleep kit (I adore the wash bag print! It’ll go with my vast collection of Liberty wash bags ) as liked the sound of all the products. I also got the beauty cracker with the mascara and roen lip balm which has ace reviews. As I had my beauty drop money to spend, a birthday month voucher and a collective voucher to spend it’s pretty much guilt free and very cheap! I have the feeling there won’t be a GWP for some time so feel happy to have spent the vouchers.

[anonymouslyusing]

@LoveLabradors we must have similar tastes as I’ve got my eye on that cracker too. I know last year there was an early December GWP so I’m torn on whether to get them now or hold out.

[lightningstrikes]

@anonymouslyusing

I’m pretty sure it showed in the bag before checkout for me

Gah. Looks like I've missed out. My pocketbook is grateful even if I'm not.

[MrsMcCluskeysCat]

QVC Elemis deal now live for anyone interested, I know we spoke about it on the advent calendar thread but wasn't sure if it had been mentioned on here too www.qvcuk.com/product.244824.html?sc=PRODFEED

[Offredismysister]

The cult beauty more radiance cracker arrived. The cleanser & eye cream are ok sizes. I love the Uoma beauty lipstick I ordered alongside it. I went for the ‘Tina’ same as the LPD x Liberty edit & it looks really nice on me, like an orangey red.

[Mcmcmcmc]

I ordered from Cult Beauty last Friday, including the GWP, and my order still shows as “being processed”. They used to dispatch orders much more quickly, not sure if this delay is due to the new management…

[PomRuns]

Tempted by the Elemis offer. I don’t like the smell of the marine cream - very over powering, love the balm though. Will investigate if any offers on the balm I think.