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

[OvaHere]

New thread for when the old one is full.

All welcome and thanks to everyone who contributes whether it's offers or just beauty chat.

Previous thread
https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/style_and_beauty/5389635-beauty-chat-freebiesgifts-with-purchaseoffers-thread-four?page=1

Laneige lip mask is £12.25 at All Beauty. I've just purchased a couple to add to K-beauty boxes for Xmas gifts. Lots of other offers too.

https://www.allbeauty.com/p/laneige-lip-sleeping-mask-berry-original-20g/14234447/

LF Elemis Edit £69 worth £103

https://www.lookfantastic.com/p/exclusive-elemis-x-lookfantastic-perfect-your-prep-collection/16795166/

The Garnier 12 days of maskmas is half price at boots again. Not sure if sold out again online but I managed to get one in store at lunch.

Thank you!

This is a nice mask set. Reduced to £16.50. Would be a good stocking filler. Asos postage is £4.50 though unless you're buying something else to hit free shipping.

https://www.asos.com/biodance/biodance-x-asos-exclusive-heros-real-deep-masks-6-masks-30-saving/prd/209699159#colourWayId-209699165

This is still available online. It sold out last time it was this price.
https://www.boots.com/garnier-mask-moments-set-10365004

I feel like I'm being a bad influence sharing this yet at the same time I don't want to gate-keep. 😈😇

I bought this holiday edition Sunlit Amber Dior Addict gloss and wow, it is very sparkly and very pigmented.

It's what I thought the LE glosses would be based on the photos. They turned out to be quite sheer, which isn't a bad thing but if anyone is looking for sparkle with intense colour then this is beautiful.

This can be sheered out with a light hand but is very pigmented out the gate. Doesn't need a lipstick under it.

It's a stunning shade. On me it's exactly the sort of cooler toned brown/rose/mauve -ish I love. Never tried Dior lip products before but the formula is lovely too. It's one of those tingly products but very mild.

I bought from Sephora as I had a voucher but it's for sale wherever you can buy Dior.

www.selfridges.com/GB/en/product/dior-addict-lip-maximiser-6ml_R04511546/#colour=112%20Sunlit%20Amber

Oh that does look really lovely . I got a sparkly lip gloss from Dior last year recommend by Hannah Martin on one of her instagram lives. It was beautiful a similar shade but different type of bottle. I will check shade but I am very tempted !

Looks lovely @OvaHere . Will you wear it everyday or save it for occasions? Interesting what you said about it pigment intensity, as the photos of the Dior Lip Maximiser look less sparkly than the Lisa Eldridge photos. The LE ones are definitely less sparkly than online photos. I don’t know why they do that as people will only be disappointed if they think that’s what they’re buying, and won’t buy if it is what they need.

I think it's too sparkly for work bar the xmas lunch but I'd wear it generally with jeans or whatever as it's not OTT or anything. First application is fairly true to the photos but after about an hour it's a bit more sheer as glosses tend to be. The sparkle remains though.

The LE Chameleon Chaos I think I can wear for work lightly on top of a lipstick as it's more subtle. I'll wear it through December and if anyone mentions it I'll say "well, it is Christmas" 😄

I might have to put that on my wishlist @OvaHere it does look a lovely shade. I bought the plume and chaos LE and after hearing that it isn't intense sparkle, decided to try the plume on today. I actually really like it, quite subtle in natural light but very shiny and a great shade too. It does need a few coats to get it to maximum shine but as you say, very wearable during the day.

Spacenk have £15 off a £75 spend until the 1st with code EXPLORE. I got an email about it yesterday. Assuming it works for everyone and not just Deluxe members.

Works on the frag BAC.

Can confirm it worked for me as a non-Deluxe member! Ideal timing because I needed to rebuy Chantecaille Future Skin and with the code plus a fiver’s worth of points, that becomes a little less painful.

Also I’ve got a Phlur Cherry Stem sample coming with it, which I’ve been wanting to try. 🍒

This set looks soooo good 😍
https://beauty-detective.com/cult-beauty-tried-trusted-edit-2025/

Wow! That really is amazingly good value.

Definitely getting this one. I expect it will sell out quickly.

Yes, I think it will too. I'd like to also get it if poss 😊🤞

Me five. Thanks @JoRaRaRa

That's a really good value one. Not going buy as I already have some of the stuff. Not that specific Medik8 cream but I bought their newest one a while back. I think the extra strength DDG pads might be a bit strong for me and I have a full size and a travel size of the GR toner 😳

Think it will sell well so all of you that want it keep a close eye out.

Perfume Shop box £50 - looks good value
https://beauty-detective.com/the-perfume-shop-x-look-good-feel-better-beauty-box-2025/

New Next box £25. I never find these esp exciting but they are good value.
https://beauty-detective.com/next-the-treat-yourself-beauty-box-2025/

3 x Cult Beauty bundles
https://beauty-detective.com/cult-beauty-blemish-bundles-2025-2/

Boots have a Menopause box £39.99 - these seem to be a thing at the moment.
https://beauty-detective.com/boots-menopause-box-set-2025/

Are medik products really that good as I might have bought it if they are . Just feel like it’s one of those makes that are hyped by influencers.

Oh no, Liberty has issued another tempting kit....
https://www.libertylondon.com/uk/the-founders-kit-by-violette-fr-000859493.html?clickref=1101lBS4HmJz&utm_source=partnerize_uk&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=beautydetective&partnertype=Content#kit-modal-2

I like them. I think their whole range is solid. I've never tried anything I didn't like. I don't find them to be a super exciting brand as such but reliable for decent quality. Their website rewards scheme is good. Their standout product for me is probably the Crystal Retinal.

I managed to bat this one away yesterday. I literally just want the VFR make up and that's not good enough justification.

Am I imagining it or is this year particularly overwhelming with a barrage of kits and beauty boxes on top of AC's?