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

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OvaHere · 20/02/2026 20:36

We set a record with the last thread. Just 2 weeks from start to finish!!!!

So here's the new one and we're now in double digits.

As always everyone is welcome to join even if you've just been lurking, but like those kids on the back of the school bus your Mum warned you about, we are a bad influence.... 😈

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HolaLolla · 23/02/2026 17:48

RockaLock · 23/02/2026 10:37

Good to know, thank you! So just photos of the levels left then.

You would be safer on Ebay also they are getting strict on ised perfumes too . Even if your listing does not get removed by Vinted, the buyer could report it as ‘not as described’ and you could risk losing your item and not getting your money.
Having said that if you have Abel Laundry Day for sale not for ridiculous money I would be happy to buy it of you 😊

HolaLolla · 23/02/2026 17:52

keepincool · 23/02/2026 11:49

Cult Beauty have given me £10 credit as a consolation for cancelling 2 of my orders. The credit can be used alongside discount codes - I might forgive them as I should also have a birthday voucher soon to add to the tenner.

It's worth complaining about cancelled orders if you haven't done so.

I just got ‘sorry for the inconvenience’ 😂😂

OvaHere · 23/02/2026 18:09

My CB order hasn't arrived. Was supposed to be here by 5.30. I've never had one so late, they pretty much always turn up by early - mid afternoon.

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keepincool · 23/02/2026 18:15

HolaLolla · 23/02/2026 17:52

I just got ‘sorry for the inconvenience’ 😂😂

I didn't accept the first offer to just repurchase the items (without the 40% discount 🤨) and went on to give them a poor review on Trustpilot - I think the TP review prompted the gesture of goodwill. Some reviews on Trustpilot say that CB closed their accounts after they complained, and I was fully expecting them to do the same to me.

HolaLolla · 23/02/2026 18:29

keepincool · 23/02/2026 18:15

I didn't accept the first offer to just repurchase the items (without the 40% discount 🤨) and went on to give them a poor review on Trustpilot - I think the TP review prompted the gesture of goodwill. Some reviews on Trustpilot say that CB closed their accounts after they complained, and I was fully expecting them to do the same to me.

I was thinking of doing a Trustpilot review, but have about £40 in points so would not that to vanish together with my account 😂

LoveLabradors · 23/02/2026 18:32

I was offered a paltry £5 by CB by way of an apology for two missing orders that did eventually turn up days later. It’s not actually credited though so we shall see if it appears… I will probably be more cautious of ordering from them from now on though.

keepincool · 23/02/2026 18:49

I wondered if CB could see that I'd subsequently purchased from Look Fantastic, as they are also the Hut Group, but probably not. I was polite with my review and in my responses to their in-app messages, but made it clear that I wasn't minded to continue my custom with them.

keepincool · 23/02/2026 18:50

Not saying you weren't polite enough @LoveLabradors 😊

IDontHateRainbows · 23/02/2026 18:55

My CB arrived and the byredo alto astral is a thing of beauty! Hope i can make most of my money back, these tales of the edit selling for £25 have made me worried, but i will split the pack up and list on ebay and hope yo have some takers.

Arrearing50 · 23/02/2026 19:03

There you all are! Went away for a few days and huge number of posts! Did get the CB Lisa Dixon and v happy with that! Had credit so paid £30…

Christmaschristmas · 23/02/2026 19:06

I mainly lurk on this thread, but am totally addicted to buying beauty products (more than using them if I'm honest! 😂)

This means that I sell a lot on Vinted, please PM me if you would like my Vinted user name. All my items are from edits and advent calendars, so all genuine.

I once bought a fake K18 mask on Vinted, but realised and cancelled my order, and then the seller messaged to ask me why I'd cancelled! 😳

Nolatime77 · 23/02/2026 19:07

HolaLolla · 23/02/2026 17:48

You would be safer on Ebay also they are getting strict on ised perfumes too . Even if your listing does not get removed by Vinted, the buyer could report it as ‘not as described’ and you could risk losing your item and not getting your money.
Having said that if you have Abel Laundry Day for sale not for ridiculous money I would be happy to buy it of you 😊

Hi @HolaLolla! I have never posted here before but I read the thread every single day! I have just read your post and put my Abel Laundry Day on Ebay for you. It is not really for me but I’m looking for a good home for it to go to! Full disclosure : I have spritzed it once, which is the reason I did not list it before. I appear on Ebay as inandout77, in case you are interested. In any case, you can see the photos of the item in the listing. I had to set a buy it now price but send me any offer and I will happily accept 🙂

HolaLolla · 23/02/2026 19:15

Nolatime77 · 23/02/2026 19:07

Hi @HolaLolla! I have never posted here before but I read the thread every single day! I have just read your post and put my Abel Laundry Day on Ebay for you. It is not really for me but I’m looking for a good home for it to go to! Full disclosure : I have spritzed it once, which is the reason I did not list it before. I appear on Ebay as inandout77, in case you are interested. In any case, you can see the photos of the item in the listing. I had to set a buy it now price but send me any offer and I will happily accept 🙂

Just bought, thank you. I love it, got 3 liberty edits just for that and a 50ml bottle, but always fear of running out 😂

JoRaRaRa · 23/02/2026 19:27

IDontHateRainbows · 23/02/2026 18:55

My CB arrived and the byredo alto astral is a thing of beauty! Hope i can make most of my money back, these tales of the edit selling for £25 have made me worried, but i will split the pack up and list on ebay and hope yo have some takers.

I'm sure there will be people who won't even know about the gwp and others that even if they know about it, won't think to search for it so hopefully you'll be able to make some money back 🤞

Nolatime77 · 23/02/2026 19:28

HolaLolla · 23/02/2026 19:15

Just bought, thank you. I love it, got 3 liberty edits just for that and a 50ml bottle, but always fear of running out 😂

Thank you!! I will dispatch it tomorrow as soon as the working day is done! 🙂. It is a really beautiful fragrance but I am at the moment only fully enjoying gourmand/boozy scents, for some reason. Quite obsessed with the house of Initio Parfums since I discovered them in the JL BAC last year!

TragicMuse · 23/02/2026 19:29

OMG, I LOVE the CB ritual edit! Such a bargain! So many lovely things! I’m chuffed to bits!

Doglover73 · 23/02/2026 19:39

OvaHere · 23/02/2026 10:30

Link from Aliexpress. It's worth browsing on there every so often to see what is being mass faked.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005009278109417.html

Not just so you don't buy one by accident but it gives you an idea of what buyers are wary of when you're selling. I sold a genuine set of Laneige a while back and I ended up sending the buyer screenshots of purchase info.

Omg thats insane. How do they get away with it?
Ive never heard of Aliexpress.
I sell just beauty, and recently roka bags as was tempted by lucky dips. I have a total mixture and just come across stuff ive bought and list it when I realise im not going to use it.
I dont take infront of boxes/advents either.
Im wary of people selling loads of the same product although I do have multiples 🥰

MrsBnow12 · 23/02/2026 19:41

I bought the Morphe brush set (£85) yesterday from Cult Beauty, I am really impressed with them and looking forward to trying them tomorrow.

Another Vinted seller here, feel free to DM me for my username if interested.

BlueLimes · 23/02/2026 19:44

I also sell and buy things on vinted 😊 I’ve quite a few perfumes to list from Liberty and edits.
pm if would like user name.

Arrearing50 · 23/02/2026 19:45

Think Vinted is efficient to get rid of stuff - I love a kit but sometimes you get one or two products you know there is no way you’d ever use. Sold a hair de frizzing spray from liberty the other day - my hair needs oomph not smoothing!

Doglover73 · 23/02/2026 19:51

Thelifeofawife · 23/02/2026 14:36

There’s Fairy Flips and M A Holt Retail if you want to search those. The first one is who I ordered off, and I’ve noticed they are now offering 2 sets for £47.99

Resisting resisting resisting 😂

BlueLimes · 23/02/2026 19:53

Beauty detective thoughts on spacenk edit:
color wow bombshell
Laniege mask
This works pillow spray
SF jet lag mask
Navy balm ??
Medik8 night restore
Caudalie serum

Think it’s a pass from me. Hope there’s a Liberty edit soon…

OvaHere · 23/02/2026 19:59

BlueLimes · 23/02/2026 19:53

Beauty detective thoughts on spacenk edit:
color wow bombshell
Laniege mask
This works pillow spray
SF jet lag mask
Navy balm ??
Medik8 night restore
Caudalie serum

Think it’s a pass from me. Hope there’s a Liberty edit soon…

Agree. This one isn't for me...thank goodness.

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JoRaRaRa · 23/02/2026 20:06

Not for me either. I've got enough skincare and keep buying more 🙈🤣

Doglover73 · 23/02/2026 20:09

BlueLimes · 23/02/2026 19:44

I also sell and buy things on vinted 😊 I’ve quite a few perfumes to list from Liberty and edits.
pm if would like user name.

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Snap. I just keep looking at my stuff. 😂 I definitely have fomo and am worried to sell one incase I later find i love it. 😂😂
I can give my username if messaged. Although id have to search for it x