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Marks & Spencer’s Summer Beauty Bag 2023

42 replies

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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WakeMeUpWhenGoodOmensIsBack · 26/05/2023 18:53

I kind of want to want this but actually the only bit I'd want for its own sake is the mascara. Everything else I've already got some or isn't quite right for me. Shall spend my money on a good new mascara instead.

OchonAgusOchonOh · 02/06/2023 15:25

Does anyone know what colour the mascara is?

I've currently got the beauty bag in my basket but to be honest, I still need convincing. The Living Proof, Elasticiser, Aveda, and This Works are appealing. The rest, unless the mascara is brown, are all a bit meh.

JaneJeffer · 02/06/2023 15:40

It's black @OchonAgusOchonOh

OchonAgusOchonOh · 02/06/2023 19:06

Thanks @JaneJeffer . I have loads of black in my stash.

piedbeauty · 02/06/2023 19:18

It's very similar to the Christmas advent calendar. I think they chucked some leftovers in there!!
The nail Polish is too bright for me BUT I like DDML, the face mist, the perfume, the lip gloss, the Aveda hair strengthener and the lip balm. I'm happy with it!! Looking forward to trying the perfect legs skin miracle too 👍🏼

joan12 · 03/06/2023 08:22

Ok, I caved! Needed t shirts and pants anyway.

Does anyone know about the Living Proof triple bond thing? I tried Olaplex and it was awful for my hair - is this supposed to be the same?

moimichme · 03/06/2023 13:04

I bought it too. Partly for gifts, but I'm keeping a couple of things. It's not as amazing as last year, but good value for me.

Sorry joan I've not used either of those hair products, so I'm not sure - hopefully someone else knows.

Pontipin · 13/06/2023 09:26

Very poor this year. Purchased but disappointed. I shan’t buy again. Tiny travel sizes. Awful scents. The Aveda overnight hair serum was weird and drying. The only thing that was ok to me was the nail polish. What I kept was worth about £12 maximum.

JaneJeffer · 13/06/2023 10:41

Does anyone know about the Living Proof triple bond thing?
I've only used it once since I got it but it's nice, smells lovely and made my hair feel soft. Don't like the Aveda stuff at all.

Back21970 · 13/06/2023 10:53

The Triple Bond is really good for my coloured, fine & frizzy hair and I don’t really rate Olaplex.

I’ve been using it once a week since I got a sample in a Christmas box, only need a little so lasts ages, I picked up another one on Ebay as the full size is quite expensive.

If this wasn’t in it I would probably not have bothered purchasing.

Still to try the This Works but read some good reviews.

listsandbudgets · 13/06/2023 15:15

StellaGibson2022 · 26/05/2023 00:41

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

Because honestly I'm confused about what I'm meant to to do with it!!

rivercobbler · 13/06/2023 19:50

Just got mine - hadn't read anything about it or even the description and very disappointed. THREE hair strengthening masks is silly.

Opt1234 · 13/06/2023 20:50

Also disappointed I was super excited as well to get it! I've tried the mist and don't own one was ok. Going to try the serum tonight. Colour of nails Inc was ok but not something I'd wear. I used to use DDM years ago and would be good to try it again but these days just using all my spf 50+ moisturisers....

moimichme · 14/06/2023 07:41

I bought it partly for me and partly for gifts. It's not as big re: product sizes as in the past but I suppose that's why it hasn't sold as fast as it sometimes does. I prefer a smaller size for travel and to try out. But sorry to hear some are so disappointed with it. I guess you could return?

woodhill · 27/07/2023 10:40

Anyone understand the Aveda hair serum you out on at night.

Does it make hair greasy etc

JaneJeffer · 27/07/2023 13:14

It made my hair feel very dry and limp @woodhill

moimichme · 29/07/2023 19:52

I'm allergic to avocado so I can't try that particular product, but my friend who I gave it to was very happy. She colours her (rather thick, wavy) hair so I think it helps for her hair type.

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