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

[OvaHere]

New thread for beauty bargains, edits, boxes and general chat.

Everyone welcome. 😊

Now we are in advent season there are separate threads running for beauty advent calendar discussion so check those out too.

I called at Aldi this morning for some essentials but I deliberately swerved the middle section. No good comes of looking! 😆

You are so right @OvaHere 😹

PSA regarding the Augustinus Bader pop up at Bicester Village. It's not going to be there beyond the end of November. I thought it was permanent but it appears not. Friend has been this weekend and got some rich cream for me. The prices are good compared to retail.

https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/c/brands/cult-beauty/gifts/the-seasons-refresh-edits-/

These have gone on early access

The Expert-Approved Edit (worth over £235) £45

U Beauty Super Hydrator (deluxe size; 10ml)

Caudalie VinoHydra Gel Moisturiser (full size; 60ml)

Kate Somerville Goat Milk Cleanser (deluxe size; 30ml)

Paula's Choice PRO Retinaldehyde Dual-Retinoid Treatment (full size; 30ml)

Dr. LEVY Switzerland Fire & Snow (travel size; 5 sachets)

Medik8 Crystal Retinal 6 (deluxe size; 4ml)

Augustinus Bader The Essence (deluxe size; 7ml)

Shiseido Expert Sun Protector Lotion SPF 30 (full size; 150ml)

The Tonal Hues Edit (worth over £120) £42

Sweed Lip Liner in 'Cindy' (full size; 1.07ml)

Make Up For Ever Super Boost Lip Gloss in 'Anywhere Caffeine' (full size; 8.8ml)

Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Blush Stick 'Petal' (travel size; 2.5g)

ICONIC London Rollaway Glow in 'Rose Potion' (full size; 8g)

Hourglass Unlocked Instant Extensions Mascara in 'Ultra Black' (travel size; 5g)

Huda Beauty Easy Bake Setting Spray (travel size; 30ml)

Not quite a freebie, but Liberty have an Autumn reset offer on now with up to 20% off beauty. Although having browsed through it's mostly 10% off the products I like. I did purchase the Hourglass swan palette with 10% off, plus use of a £20 beauty drop voucher, bringing it to £62.80.

Not sure what happened there, but I randomly qualified for £20 gift voucher on Cult Beauty when added ‘the expert approved’ edit to my basked so got the edit for £25 🎉🎉🎉

I’m still agonising over what to spend my £10 SNK voucher on - I have a week to decide!

The CB edits are very good - just bought two of the expert approved edit. Much better than the advent calendar.

@HolaLolla I’ve just tried and it’s coming up as £45 still, so either they are randomly giving vouchers to some people or it was a glitch.
Its a bargain for £25, but I’ll resist at £45 as I still have my eye on another advent calendar

Was this the voucher from the Advent Calendar maybe? I have bought it for £25 by applying the £20 voucher I got from spending £100 a few weeks ago.

I did not have to apply anything, it was there when I went to check out. I tried applying my BAC voucher on another item after I paid for the edit thinking the same as you, and its still valid 🤔

Thanks @OvaHere . I think the size of the Shisheido must be listed incorrectly, if it was 150ml it would be a lot bigger than the other products.

Agreed. It looks more like 30 or 50ml.

I didn't get any random vouchers added so they're both a pass for me.

I'm going to be a bit more picky about CB edits going forward. Now they've stopped the recycle scheme vouchers and codes often don't work now they're not the bargain they once were unless they contain things I really would like.

https://www.lookfantastic.com/p/beauty-box/the-dermatological-edit-worth-over-225/16188950/

This is on sale now. £50. I wouldn't mind trying the Perricone Serum but there's nothing else in it I would want. I don't get a discount on LF edits anymore since I stopped the subscription box.

The Shiseido SPF 30 has good reviews, it’s £36 https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/p/shiseido-expert-sun-protector-spf30-face-cream-50ml/15239803/

I’m always in need of sun screen as i worry about pigmentation. I do need to just buy one and stick to it though. Currently using the Zelens SPF30 that came in the Liberty edit or GWP and it makes my face very shiny. Have a Paula’s Choice one that makes my eyes sting. I was buying SUQQU SPF50 which neither made my eyes sting or my skin shiny but it’s quite pricey.

I only use spf 50. I think the Kbeauty ones are very good and inexpensive. I really like the Numbuzin No1 which has a green tinge. Goes on well as a primer too. Only really useful for face and neck though as they are generally only 30 or 50 ml. My DD loves the Skin1004 Centella one.

RE: Perricone, I got the vitamin C cleanser from TK Maxx (did I mention I shop at TK Maxx?) and using it was a slightly negative experience. Scent was pretty neutral, sort of a medical citrus smell, and product-wise it was like washing my face with a free soap from a hotel. It was so nothingy/Travelodge-esque that I felt really disappointed. RRP £37!
Glad I didn't buy the Perricone set.

Any thoughts on the Harpers Bazaar award winners box - down to £90.00. Would I kick myself if I don't get it?

Discover the ultimate beauty champions in our latest collection, featuring luxury award winners, tried, tested, and loved by our expert team of Harper’s Bazaar beauty editors.
With 15 award-winning beauty saviours (including 9 full-size favourites) from the likes of EVE LOM, Tatcha and Laura Mercier, these are the game-changing products that the Bazaar beauty team are never without. This limited-edition collection, worth £534, can be yours for just £90 with your exclusive saving.

BOX CONTENTS
EVE LOM Renewal Treatment Oil 30ml, WORTH £99.00 FULL-SIZE
MAISON LOUIS MARIE Antidris Cassis Perfume Oil 15ml, WORTH £60.00 FULL-SIZE
NOBLE PANACEA Restoring Eye Cream 6 Capsules, WORTH £48.00
ALPHA H High Tide Water Cream 50ml, WORTH £49.99 FULL-SIZE
TRINNY LONDON The Energiser Niacinamide Moisturiser 50ml, WORTH £42.00 FULL-SIZE
SHISEIDO Ultimune Serum Power Infusing Concentrate 15ml, WORTH £37.00
LAURA MERCIER Translucent Pure Setting Spray 16HR 100ml, WORTH £36.00 FULL-SIZE
COLORWOW Money Mist 150ml, WORTH £29.00 FULL-SIZE
KOSAS Brow Pop Dual-Action Defining Pencil (Medium Brown) 0.8g, WORTH £20.00 FULL-SIZE
TATCHA The Matcha Cleanse 50ml, WORTH £19.00
BY TERRY Ombré Blackstar 0.9g, WORTH £19.00
JOONBYRD Little Love Mini Nourishing Body Lotion 50ml, WORTH £18.00
HILDUN BEAUTY Silk to Set Kajal Liner (Noir or Pecan) 1.2g, WORTH £16.00 FULL-SIZE
ESSIE Gel Couture “Model Clicks” 13.5ml, WORTH £10.99 FULL-SIZE
L'OCCITANE Shea Butter Hand Cream 30ml, WORTH £9.50
HARPER’S BAZAAR Digital Magazine Subscription, WORTH £25.98

Has anyone bought the Jarrolds lemon blossom kit?
I was wondering if the bag it comes in is one of the flat lay Elizabeth Scarlett bags or a regular make up bag

Looks like it's this one?

https://www.elizabethscarlett.com/products/lemon-blossom-coral-open-flat-makeup-bag-coral

I like the Jarrolds set a lot, it's a really nice one and that bag is lovely.

I think this was discussed a while back and someone did point out it's been on sale for quite a long time so some questions about how short dated the products might be. I suppose it could reduce further too.

Thank you @OvaHere
I was thinking it may be that bag, it is lovely and there is a lot in the kit I’d use or pass on to my daughters

Thanks @OvaHere . I thought I'd seen something about the edit but couldn't remember where.

I've just purchased it, instead of the HB edit. I joined the Jarrolds loyalty scheme and received 15% off my first purchase so it came to £72.25. It's the makeup bag that swung it for me 🙂

I don’t suppose you have a link to that set? I could be tempted if it includes that bag!

Edited : Found it!