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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?

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pawprints6 · 22/05/2024 14:39

Has anyone tried the volumizer yet? That's one of the things that got my interest along with the perfumes.

LunaNorth · 22/05/2024 14:55

Mine arrived today, and I’m really pleased. Apart from the volumiser (very short hair) I’ll use all of it, and DH always uses Occitane Verbena shower gel, so he’ll be pleased.

Garlicnaan · 22/05/2024 18:10

Oliack1417 · 19/05/2024 17:10

Hmm I think I'm over beauty bags/boxes. I'd rather spend the ££ on one or two things I really want. I totally got the attraction in the past though. Bit if a waste really.

Agree. There are usually 4-5 things that are unsuitable or shit and I wouldn't have bought otherwise so it seems really wasteful. All of that plastic too.

Kev1984 · 22/05/2024 22:36

Love the beauty box, great value! The leg balm smells amazing and the Ren face tonic with the overnight moisturiser has changed my bed time routine, skin feeling amazing!

gingercat02 · 22/05/2024 22:48

I did, was buying a few tops, and thought, why not. There is nothing other than the hair volumiser that I won't use.

mrsnjw · 23/05/2024 16:12

Mine arrived today. The perfumes are lovely. I will use all the products,

Underpressure91 · 23/05/2024 20:09

Does anyone know what happens if you return the clothes but keep the bag? Do they charge you the full price? I ordered loads of clothes with the intention of keeping some but don’t like anything I’ve ordered!

wonderstuff · 30/05/2024 17:29

Mine arrived yesterday, really like it. The night creams are particularly nice, and I'm in the market for a new one, so frustrating when you buy a new thing and don't like it, I like to try the samples. Not terribly keen on the floral fragrance or the pixi lip gloss, but all hits apart from that. Haven't tried the hair thing yet..

joan12 · 30/05/2024 17:36

I love and will use all of it! I loved the leg cream from last year, the REN toner is brilliant, as are the face creams, sun cream and perfume. Total win here. But I only buy the summer one, not the advent calendar or winter ones so was due a top up.

endgame67 · 30/05/2024 19:08

This year in Ireland it's €40 but no need to make any other purchase.

itsnothingoriginal · 30/05/2024 20:37

Mine arrived today. Wasn't going to buy it but wanted the gorgeous Floral Street fragrance so worth it just for that and the mini Clinique moisturiser which I'll take on holiday.

I think overall it's good value and will keep the L'occitane and body cream for presents.

I do wish they'd give the Paw Paw a miss in these sets - can't stand the stuff and can't even give it away as nobody else I know can stand it either!

CheeseSandwichRiskAssessment · 30/05/2024 21:16

Underpressure91 · 23/05/2024 20:09

Does anyone know what happens if you return the clothes but keep the bag? Do they charge you the full price? I ordered loads of clothes with the intention of keeping some but don’t like anything I’ve ordered!

I've done it, didn't make any difference. It's a pretty good "hack" (sorry) in fact Wink
I've just received my bag and I like how this year they put more basic items than usual, shower gel and face sunscreen etc are so useful unlike a glittery brown eyeshadow quad or odd serum. I tested the perfumes in store to make sure I liked them.

Abitorangelooking · 30/05/2024 22:27

itsnothingoriginal · 30/05/2024 20:37

Mine arrived today. Wasn't going to buy it but wanted the gorgeous Floral Street fragrance so worth it just for that and the mini Clinique moisturiser which I'll take on holiday.

I think overall it's good value and will keep the L'occitane and body cream for presents.

I do wish they'd give the Paw Paw a miss in these sets - can't stand the stuff and can't even give it away as nobody else I know can stand it either!

I hate the paw paw stuff too, the overnight treatment really irritated my lips they were so sore and split at the sides. I was slathering germolene on for weeks. That said I hate waste so have been rubbing it into cuticles which has been fine.

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Puravida23 · 31/05/2024 09:15

I don’t mind the paw paw lip balm it has a slightly orange flavour . The biggest challenge seems to be actually getting the product out of the tube which is a workout in itself and mine didn’t feel that full so don’t think it will last very long. (Which is probably just as well as I have at least 3 other neglected pawpaw products kicking around)

Newheadche · 02/06/2024 15:30

Does anyone know if I’m able to return the item I bought with the beauty bag?
I bought 2 items with it and I paid including the beauty bag £110.
Now I would like to return one of them ? I want to keep the beauty bag, I haven’t even opened it yet anyway.

mrsnjw · 02/06/2024 15:44

Yes u can return items and keep the bag.

Popcorndoggy · 02/06/2024 20:10

I got it and really love it. The best Summer Beauty Bag for me ,in a long time from M&S .

ThePoshUns · 02/06/2024 20:23

I bought it, I think really good valet

ThePoshUns · 02/06/2024 20:23

Value

tillyandmilly · 02/06/2024 20:26

Great value the only thing not keen on is the facial toner and lipstick gloss thing - everything else I will use daily - like the Clinique moisture surge !

LivingDeadGirlUK · 02/06/2024 20:37

The sunrise perfume is really lovely!

ThePoshUns · 02/06/2024 20:44

Yes the perfume is so nice

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