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Marks & Spencer’s Summer Beauty Bag 2023

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AnnieSnap · 25/05/2023 17:47

Anyone else had a look at this yet. I was looking forward to it, but it’s a bit meh to me 😒 I can’t wear mascara. I’ve had Elastircizer in my last 3 (Xmas & Summer) boxes and haven’t used it. The Clinique moisturiser was in the Xmas box and is too light for me. I don’t need another facial mist as I just forget to use them. The Coral Nail Polish looks the same as the one in last Summer’s bag and I still have it. I’m up to my ears in lip balm as it’s included (used to pad out) everything. I don’t a lip lift. I think the only thing I’d use is the This Works product.

Before someone jumps on to say something like “well you don’t have to buy it. There are more important things . . . . “ I know that and I won’t, but this is Style and Beauty and I’m interested to know what others think of it.

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Shopgirl1 · 25/05/2023 17:50

Doesn’t look great - no full size products, I would use a few of them but will skip it this year, not enough to justify the spend for me.

FirstLaburnum · 25/05/2023 17:53

Interested to hear this. Disappointing they've used the same colour nail polish as last year, especially as it's coral which is such a safe/boring colour anyway.

hattie43 · 25/05/2023 18:13

Yes I was underwhelmed tbh so not for me this year

rcat74 · 25/05/2023 18:58

I won’t bother as I didn’t ever revive the Christmas box I paid for and looking at it, the sizes were a lot smaller than the previous one anyway.

rcat74 · 25/05/2023 18:58

Receive not revive!

LoveLabradors · 25/05/2023 18:59

I’m not bothered either. Too many misses for me.

ChardonnaysBeastlyCat · 25/05/2023 19:03

There is nothing in that I want or need.

Pass.

Purpleandvelvet · 25/05/2023 19:05

I was looking forward to it too and I've been looking out for it, but now I've seen the contents it's of no interest to me whatsoever.

Niftythrifter · 25/05/2023 19:17

I am tempted but for the amount of money it would take to get it I would rather spend the products on what I actually need and use.

Anjelika · 25/05/2023 19:27

I too was underwhelmed. The Clinique moisturiser wouldn't be any use to me and I've already got 2 Elasticisers from M&S Advent calendars. I like the look of the Pixi lip gloss - have had one before - but cheaper to just buy one of those and be done.

HappiDaze · 25/05/2023 19:30

These are all items I would use over the summer especially on holiday so it's a decent mix of products.

I could do without the elasticiser but I can happily find a use for everything else despite already having loads of products lying around at home

FannythePinkFlamingo · 25/05/2023 19:47

So similar to last summer. I've still got stacks of the Aveda stuff from last year and Xmas. I won't bother.

Jellywobblescobbles · 25/05/2023 19:55

Niftythrifter · 25/05/2023 19:17

I am tempted but for the amount of money it would take to get it I would rather spend the products on what I actually need and use.

I agree. I like the bag, perfume, few other bits. But I cba to spend money elsewhere in m&s to get it. I have too many bits and bobs

bluebeck · 25/05/2023 19:59

Yeah I was looking forward to this as I usually buy it but it’s a pretty motley collection this year and I won’t bother.

joan12 · 25/05/2023 20:02

I use Aveda and This Works all the time so would be happy with that. I'd like to try the elasticiser, lip gloss, perfume. I prefer brown mascara, don't like Clinique products and still have last year's nail polish. So I'm on the fence and it depends if I need anything else from m and s. Wonder if I can get it with Ocado?

JaneJeffer · 25/05/2023 22:05

It says 7 full size products

woodhill · 25/05/2023 22:22

I have treated myself. I will use most of the products

blondieminx · 25/05/2023 22:23

Purpleandvelvet · 25/05/2023 19:05

I was looking forward to it too and I've been looking out for it, but now I've seen the contents it's of no interest to me whatsoever.

Snap. And a very definite mehhhh to the nail colour.

JaneJeffer · 25/05/2023 23:41

I needed some pyjamas so I treated myself.

Shout out to Carol for her excellent review.

Marks & Spencer’s Summer Beauty Bag 2023
Back21970 · 25/05/2023 23:47

I ordered it today, agree that it was very similar to the previous ones.

I will gift or sell most of it on EBay to be honest.

The Living Proof hair treatment is really good though and I had wanted to try the This Works product after reading reviews, so they will just about cover the cost.

I stocked up on 3 packs of knickers to make my total spend as didn’t have my eye on anything else at the moment.

Im a sucker for these type of beauty deals, unfortunately 😀

Rina66 · 25/05/2023 23:48

At least we now know for sure that good old M & S are using real reviews and not something constructed by a chatbot, I feel Carols pain @JaneJeffer 😂

BitOutOfPractice · 25/05/2023 23:51

I thought exactly the same op. I can get better stuff from my Sephora box and I can chose that!

I think there must be a lake of that elactiser somewhere! It’s in every box!

StellaGibson2022 · 26/05/2023 00:41

I LOVE elasticiser - why arent you all using it?!

CandyLips · 26/05/2023 00:48

I'Im disappointed that they don't have the Aveda leave in hair conditioner this time. I've had 2 full size with them before and it is about 28 pounds. Won't be buying.

woodhill · 26/05/2023 10:03

Yes it's a shame you can't chose the items from a few choices

I'm unsure what the point of the Aveda overnight serum is as wouldn't you want to wash your hair next day

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