Beauty chat - freebies/gifts with purchase/offers THREAD THREE

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Hope nobody minds me setting up a new one as the old one is nearly full.

Everyone welcome to discuss freebies, edits, boxes and general beauty chat.

Previous thread
https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/style_and_beauty/4397150-beauty-chat-freebies-gifts-with-purchase-offers-thread-two?page=1

Did my first Boots blister pack recycling yesterday and got 100 points. Saving up my plastic tubs too now. Annoying thing is the Boots near me had awful mobile phone reception so took ages to do it on the app.

I’ve just received my LiB beauty Elite box. It’s huge and well worth the money (especially with the discount code-thank you). I got Argentum Ruler as my fragrance. It’s different, I really like it and I must say, the packaging is divine. I love it.

Thanks for the update. I was wondering if anyone had received them. I'm still toying with getting one. How long did it take to arrive?

I don't get home until next Friday. DS is at home so could take delivery but I'd prefer to hang on a bit. I suppose they may sell out though....decisions. 😁

I ordered on Monday evening and it arrived today- so really quick.

Is anyone having trouble with the look fantastic app and website?

@TragicMuse must be an issue with The Hut Group as I can’t get onto Cult Beauty

Ah, thanks! I’ll try tomorrow!

This is now available on early access.

Boots festival edit bag available £45
https://www.boots.com/boots-festival-edit-beauty-bag-10367046

@HolaLolla I heard back from KS today and they said it was manaufactured in May 2022 and is now out of date and did not recommend using it.

Thank you for the update. That does not surprise me one bit. As for TBBC I will never buy from then again, so unethical with a potential to cause some damage to ones skin

Wow that’s really bad from TBBC. I must admit I’ve never given it a thought but for KS to say don’t use- it’s crazy they think it’s ok to sell.

Does anyone use the yuka app? I'm worried how badly most products are rated on there

I know, I was surprised they said they do not recommend using it. I am also down with TBBC after this and have unsubscribed from them. I have emailed them and will see if I get a reply.

Picture is from the reply I was sent.

How come this is available and the Cosmo one is not yet?! I'm getting impatient now I have my points to spend!

Not sure. The link I originally posted says the 26th for release. Don't know why it was announced with a long lead date.

I'm having 2nd thoughts about buying this one though because I've discovered this last week I do not like the Elemis cleansing balm and I smelt the perfume in the airport and I'm not keen on that (although I love the Crystal Noir version). My hair never gets on with Kerastase products either.

Don't let this put anyone off. I still think it's a great box but I'd be mostly buying it for 3 or 4 products so I'm not sure now. Luckily it seems like I have time to ponder it.

My ponder time has made me more sure that I definitely do want it! I'm going to sell the hair products on Vinted but I'm keen on everything else so it's worth it for me.
I've never tried the Elemis balm but I've read other reviews that say the cherry scent is awful! I'm hoping that the fig variant will be nicer and that the formula suits my skin

@Roundaboot I have the cherry one. But sadly it's the texture rather than the scent I don't like. As far as scents go I think the fig will be nicer though.

I've managed to talk myself out of quite a few boxes recently which can only be a good thing because in a couple of months advent calendar season will get into full swing. 😂

Wasn't it this time of year, last year that we had the Liberty advent calendar sneak peek? I'm eagerly awaiting it.

Liberty AC preview email for pre-orders was 27th June 2024. So not quite there yet

Advent calendars already!

I’m a bit worried this year as I reckon I’m going to end up with one of the expensive ones. I’ve been building up each year - started with cheaper ones like M & S and by last year it was John. Lewis. I’ve been coveting the Space NK one for the last couple of years so I bet I end up caving and getting that one if the contents look good again.

I joined Liberty Beauty Drop purely as an advent calendar savings vehicle. I do love the Liberty’s calendars for their boxes more than any others, and I shall take my AB cream and Elasticiser as part of the deal. Things are quite tight financially and I can’t justify a big advent calendar spend to myself any other way. It’s quite liberating (ha) in a sense to have no choice to make in the autumn.

I managed to snag an M&S beauty bag today from a re-stock (large shopping centre with massive M&S). Apparently they put out 2000 this morning and I got one of the last at about 11am.

anyone have views on when next space GWP will be?

https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/p/cosmetics/the-prep-set-edit-cherry-blossom-edition-worth-over-120/15956550

Prep and Set edit from earlier this year is back in stock. £40, Cherry Blossom version only. May not be in stock for long. Code CBWELCOME15 for 10% off.