Meet the Other Phone. Only the apps you allow.

Meet the Other Phone.
Only the apps you allow.

Buy now

Please or to access all these features

Style and beauty

Looking for style advice? Chat all about it here. For the latest discounts on fashion and beauty, sign up for Mumsnet Moneysaver emails.

Are you buying M and S summer beauty bag?

72 replies

Abitorangelooking · 18/05/2024 14:46

I have ordered it along with my wardrobe staple of boat neck/ mid sleeve t shirts as I really liked it last year. I realised after I ordered that I’ve still got quite a few of the products left from the Christmas box. Clinique moisture surge, verbena body wash.Didn’t get on with pixie lip stuff etc. Disappointed it’s so samey, also doesn’t seem as good value wise, anyone else?

OP posts:
JoJothegerbil · 18/05/2024 14:56

I'll probably get it as I'm a sucker for new beauty products, despite having a drawer full already. I'm keen to try the Color Wow thing that's included.

JaneJeffer · 18/05/2024 15:04

I've been getting this all day

Are you buying M and S summer beauty bag?
HobnobsChoice · 18/05/2024 15:24

Same as @JaneJeffer can't access the website or the app. I'm after a couple of loose t shirt type tops for holiday over half term and can't see what they might have. I didn't get a beauty advent calendar in 2023 so might get the box if I can ever get on the website

PragmaticDramatic · 18/05/2024 16:16

I’ve never had it before but I would rather spend the money on something that I will use.

mechanicalpencil · 18/05/2024 16:18

I will! It’s a litter treat I look forward to every year… however website still down unfortunately.

PaintMyDoor · 18/05/2024 17:24

M&S website back up and running, just browsing now…

PaintMyDoor · 18/05/2024 17:25

Oh no down again 😲

finallyspringisspring · 18/05/2024 17:26

I ordered it on Thursday. It's on the way 😊

Doseofreality · 18/05/2024 17:27

I picked it up in store yesterday morning and I think it’s great value. There’s a lot of products in there.

Kangarude · 18/05/2024 17:31

I got one in store yesterday. I will pretty much use all the products in it (except the perfume) so it’s good value for me

Abitorangelooking · 18/05/2024 19:06

PragmaticDramatic · 18/05/2024 16:16

I’ve never had it before but I would rather spend the money on something that I will use.

I’m the opposite I like to try lots of new stuff. So slightly disappointed it’s so similar to Christmas box. You got a lot more for £40 than £30 too. I mean it’s still good value but I think in hindsight I’d of bought two at Christmas and skipped this one.

OP posts:
MonkeyTennis34 · 18/05/2024 19:42

I had the 2023 beauty advent calendar so feel like I've already had a lot of the products, or very similar, so it's a no from me.

mrsnjw · 18/05/2024 20:06

Just ordered mine. Looks good. Thanks for the tip 😀

Abitorangelooking · 18/05/2024 20:51

MonkeyTennis34 · 18/05/2024 19:42

I had the 2023 beauty advent calendar so feel like I've already had a lot of the products, or very similar, so it's a no from me.

I think that’s how I feel, pretty sure half the products were in the advent calendar ( some in bigger sizes too) then two scents and there’s hardly anything new. I am looking forward to trying the hair volumiser (Aldi has a dupe out if it’s decent) also will definitely use the ultra sun spf but overall a bit meh.

OP posts:
Puravida23 · 18/05/2024 20:53

Didn’t get the advent so I have bought it and it arrived today. I really like it. It’s quite a practical bag with the body lotion, suntan cream, shower gel and moisturiser. So it was a bit of a no brainier for me as I will use most of it if not all of it. There’s also a couple of things like the colour wow, pixi gloss and perfumes which will be fun to try. I bought last years as well and think this years is better

Diplidocus4 · 18/05/2024 21:04

Ordered - have bought the LOccitane offer so a freebie from them too !

forgivingfiggy · 18/05/2024 21:05

I debated it. Went on about half an hour ago and added some Nuxe products to my basket - checkout crashed. So I ordered what I needed from Amazon, saved £11 and the £30 I didn't spend on the beauty bag.

Hotttchoc · 18/05/2024 21:14

I think M&S beauty things like this and the advent calendar are a bit samey and not very exciting but it is quite good value.

I would have preferred a nail polish as I'm sure I've got them previously.

The moisturisers look good.

ShoveItUpYourArseMargaret · 18/05/2024 22:02

I’ve ordered it too. Shame there isn’t a different l’occitane shower gel and I have at least two pots of that Clinique moisturiser now - it’s too light for me.

Will prob give the lip gloss and Clinique to my daughters.

Abitorangelooking · 18/05/2024 22:25

Hotttchoc · 18/05/2024 21:14

I think M&S beauty things like this and the advent calendar are a bit samey and not very exciting but it is quite good value.

I would have preferred a nail polish as I'm sure I've got them previously.

The moisturisers look good.

I did like last years summer bag but I missed out on the advent calendar in 22. I think I’ll buy one of the other from now on.

OP posts:
olderbutwiser · 18/05/2024 22:37

Bought this yesterday - I haven’t had a xmas one for a few years or a summer one ever so it’s all new stuff to me. immediate win is the spf 50 - I’ve developed an allergy to a lot of sun creams so something new to try for free was great and so far I don’t seem to have reacted at all. Am really enjoying upping my game on the facial skincare too.

Orangeslemon · 18/05/2024 22:45

I’m planning to get it as it has some things I know I like (Floral Street Arizona Bloom, REN toner & Ultrasun) and my mum uses the Clinique and L’Occitance, but the linen trousers I want are always out of stock in my size and preferred colour. So frustrating but a common issue I have when trying to buy from M&S!

Loadofbobbins · 18/05/2024 22:53

Is there a discount available on it? I can see it on the website but its £170 which is very pricey!

mrsnjw · 18/05/2024 23:02

You have to spend £30 to get it at the £30 price x

mrsnjw · 18/05/2024 23:03

@olderbutwiser yes I'm hoping that I like the factor 50 and it's not too greasy 🤔

Swipe left for the next trending thread