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

[OvaHere]

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.... 😈

I have a mini Foreo Bear. I swear it's done wonders for me sat in a drawer for the last 12 months. 😂

I've also got a medicube age r booster pro. I use this more often but not as much as I should.

Despite my poor track record I still want a Ziip Halo and if they weren't so expensive I'd probably have got one by now. It's on my list for next Black Friday even though I know I shouldn't.

I can't say if they do anything because I'm not consistent enough.

That's not good @spiralpink maybe I should stick with the 2 I've got.

I've been eying up that medicube @OvaHere although I don't really have time to fit something else in. What does it do?

Oh no @spiralpink that sounds like a nightmare. That’s my worry, a lot of feedback on both the Ziip and Nuface seems to say they’re not reliable/don’t last long, which is just shit for the price they are.

I’m still so tempted though 😂

I keep eyeing this up:

https://www.stylekorean.com/shop/centellian24-madeca-prime-max-silver/1769666070/

It's got about 4/5 different functions but I only use the LED, micro current and booster modes.

The booster mode is meant to enhance serums to penetrate deeper so I sometimes do that after putting serum on, I have also used it over the top of a facemask.

I find it less faffy than the Foreo but I do need to use it more. I was pretty good for a couple of months when I first got it but then a few life things happened and fell out of the habit.

Pasted from Cult Beauty
STEP 1: Air Shot Mode. Brush against dry skin by sweeping the device head from inside to outside. Use 2-3 times a week.
STEP 2: Booster Mode. After applying skincare, roll it on the skin in a circular motion. Use 1-3 times a day. *When used with a high-performance serum, Booster Mode enhances the effects.
STEP 3: MC Mode. After applying skincare, use in an upward motion. Use 1-3 times a day. *When used with a cream, MC Mode enhances the skin volume.
STEP 4: Derma Shot Mode. Slowly massage and pause for 1-2 seconds on the desired area to relax muscles. Use 1-3 times a day.
When used with a cream, Derma Shot Mode boots skin elasticity. When using modes consecutively, be sure to use them in the appropriate order. Air Shot Mode then Booster Mode then MC Mode then Derma Shot Mode.

And these:

https://www.stylekorean.com/shop/pr_listtype.php?idx=3379

I want all the devices! Both the one you linked to @IlovePondand the medicube look good. I have to remind myself I only have one face 🤣

@ElizabethG81 - even saying all that I do like the ziip and use it, and have done pretty consistently since I got it, apart from gaps when being replaced. Make sure nobody else gets it for you - buy it yourself with your own email etc...

Boots have a buy 1 get 1 free on Ambre Solaire with code AMBRE50. I've stocked up on the over makeup spf50 spray.

I shop at Boots via the Klarna app for 7% cashback. Klarna gave me a random £8 off bonus (that's the 3rd one now) so my late night shopping spree was very cheap 😊

I don't know what all these devices are. I was tempted to buy a super expensive led mask in the BF sales, but I've got 1 in the cupboard that I rarely use. I told myself that if I used it more, then I could get one next black Friday. I used 3 times over the following weeks then haven't touched it since 🤦🏻‍♀️

I also have one of those laser hair removal things, which has sat on a shelf, untouched for about 2 years 😳

My makeup obsession / shopping continues, ended up buying the Fuschia Fizz and Honeymoon YSL blushes from Debenhams and then the Victoria Beckham bronzer brick and cocoa pave eyeliner earlier from Space NK earlier.

Thank goodness none of the Easter edits appeal.

I am another who has a face mask that gathers dust in the cupboard and bought an eye thing that’s still in its box and need to start using.

I tried out the new EL Double Wear today and I'm mostly impressed. As a caveat I never tried the old formula as I've got quite dry skin and full coverage matte doesn't usually work for me.

What I liked about it - easy to apply, used a brush then went in with a sponge. Buildable, did 2 light layers with no issue. Colour match was good, one of the lightest shades Alabaster. The longevity is really good especially the problem areas of nose and chin. I just took it off and it pretty much looked as good as when I put it on around lunchtime. Found it to be flattering on forehead lines.

Only thing I didn't love is it stayed a bit too tacky until I powdered it down which I did after about an hour's wear. I used CT Setting Powder which paired really well it and after that it was fine.

I put blush and highlight on after the powder which I feel is probably the better way to do it due to tackiness. Didn't use a setting spray and I can't say it needed one. I didn't use a primer either, I don't think it needs one but I'd make sure to always use a rich cream under it or it could feel a bit drying I think.

I can see why long time devotees are not happy with the reformulation. I used two layers which I would say gave me decent medium coverage but not full - I could still see slight cheek redness. I think you could build it more but from what I've read the old formula was one coat and done for full coverage. This doesn't seem like a total matte to me either, more soft matte which I like but others won't.

It reminds me of the NARS Light Reflecting foundation which I really like with slightly less coverage than NARS but more longevity. Also not dissimilar to the VBB Foundation Drops in the finish but again has better lasting power than VBB based on today's wear test.

I think maybe EL have extended the range of people that DW might appeal to with the reformulation but in doing so have lost those with oily skin who bought it for the full coverage and full matte it used to be.

Two years is nothing. I've had one of those in a cupboard for over 10, untouched. 😳

I like the look of the Honeymoon shade but I feel like it will be too dark and too warm for me.

@MrsBnow12 I did add the honeymoon blush to my basket and then took it out. I wasn't sure if it'd suit me. Ooo I was trying to find something to buy from SNK earlier 🤣 I might go look at VBB things 😍

@OvaHere I used to use EL double wear foundation a lot, there was an outlet cosmetic shop near where I worked on Saturday mornings so I used to buy a load, always in a shade or 2 darker then my actual skin tone. Possibly even 3 shades darker 🤣 I went back to it a while ago, in my new quest for a new foundation, and unfortunately, whilst it does cover well (well, the old formula does), I remembered why I stopped using it, I always felt like it was too heavy on my skin. So maybe, the new formula might be a lot better for me 🤔 I'm going to end up with a load of abandoned foundations at this rate. Update on the Patrick ta, used it again today and still think it's very nice 🥰 I apply similar to you, I use an hourglass angled brush and then a blender to pat it down into my skin.

I find I use my LED mask best when I wake up slap it on. Otherwise some how I never find those 10mins which is daft as I'm WFM. Can recommend the stylpro right specs for a good price. I've had mine for a year and battery still going strong. Avoid the beauty pro many have had issues with battery pack inc me. https://www.lookfantastic.com/p/stylpro-wavelength-led-face-mask/15387145/ Currently £76 at LF. They have a newer one too which has some more features but essentially does the same thing so I'm not going to change.

Small devices I've got a Nuface, tripollar and Tria all sitting doing nothing. I really should be more proactive. If I had to chose 1 it would be the mask, followed by the tripollar.

Was hoping to talk myself into a couple of liberty kits to get the freebie kit but it's not working for me, they just don't have enough appeal. Am interested in try Trinny Naked ambition but it's £70 so will bide my time.

https://www.sephora.co.uk/p/sephora-favorites-best-of-korean-skincare

Best of Korean Skincare £45

Thanks for the DW review @OvaHere I have two bottles of the old formula waiting in the wings in my summer and winter shades. I will use those when I have finished the Clinique I have on the go atm.

In the meantime, I will go to JL and get my 10 day complimentary tester of the DW and then see how I get on. I definitely won’t need to buy any more foundation until next year, (at the earliest), as I also have some light coverage SPF ones left over from last summer. However, it would be good to know whether I like the new formulation or not.

I don’t get through as much foundation as I used to as I often have several no make up days in a week nowadays, so I expect those DW foundations will last me a very long time.

It’s also just occurred to me that some people may monetise their old horde of DW by selling it at vastly inflated prices on eBay to people who are devastated by the change in formula 😹

That’s a nice KBeauty edit from Sephora @OvaHere but I have enough skincare to rival the Vinted Fairy for sales, (if I had any selling skill 😹), so will not be succumbing to temptation!

Eye cream article. I have a Ren one at the moment so bookmarking for next purchase!

www.theguardian.com/thefilter/2025/may/21/best-eye-creams-serums-uk

For anyone interested the new Liberty beauty kit seems to trigger the gift with purchase today.

Also Space NK have got a few Victoria Beckham Foundation drops in stock and we’re working with the gift and double points

I've gone from being tempted to spend 60 quid for the J L kit to over 200 at Liberty in 30 seconds 😆

I don’t know what it is about them but everyone I know who got one seems to leave it unused for a few years after buying, including me 😂 I actually got round to it last year though and it was so worth it over the summer, but I let it slip and now need to start again.

ETA: this was supposed to quote @OvaHereabout the laser, don’t know where the quote went.

I'm not keen on the bag. It doesn't look very practical.

Thanks for this.

I am wondering about getting the VB cocoa pave (and a few other bits to get the spacenk GWP but now wondering about Liberty..,,
Not sure how much Id use of snk but could vont things!!