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.... 😈

Aww I'm so sorry @MrsBnow12 that's really tough. Hope things are easier in March.

Tarte is one of those brands where I can't say anything bad about things I've tried but at the same time I don't find them very interesting overall. Their tubing mascara and Maracuja lip balms are probably what stand out to me.

Looking at that picture there's a strong chance there's one of each in that bundle.

@keepincool you can buy from the Tarte site. I have before. Just takes around 2+ weeks to arrive usually.

Thanks @OvaHere . They do ship to the UK.

I tried to order a couple of the Macy's edits earlier today, but they don't ship to the UK and wouldn't accept my UK bank or credit cards as the billing address isn't US based.

Someone reckons they've worked out products in the bundle:

"Figured out the items by looking and matching ingredients. 1. Tarte SEA Hydrocealer Concealer 2. Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip Plump 3. Tarte Tarteist Lash Paint Mascara 4. Tarte SEA Surfer Curl Mascara 5. Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip Balm 6. Tarte Glow Tape Highlighter"

@MrsBnow12 condolences 💐

I’m sorry for your loss @MrsBnow12 it’s a hard time for you. If beauty shopping helps gets you through then I think you’re allowed an exemption.

Peace be on your mum’s spirit.

So sorry for your loss @MrsBnow12 💐

So sorry about your mum @MrsBnow12. I'm the same, shopping/beauty and particularly this thread are a great distraction from real life. Let's keep living vicariously through each other and sharing all our deals and purchases x

These may have already been mentioned, Boots has a good Lancôme GWP with 2 purchases, one to be skincare. I just looked online and they had the GWP with 2 15nl Renergie creams and other bits, but it looks like many of the items are out of stock - must be popular
I was in a store today and they had lots of stock and two different GEP options; the same one as online with 2 15 ml day & night Renergie cream, 5ml eye cream, 7ml Génifique serum, 50ml lotion comfort (toner), and wee mascara and sample of La Vie eat belle .i went for the other option, which was the same contents, but had two 15ml of the Absolue creams ( soft cream and rich cream) rather that the Renergie creams. The Absolue range is expensive, so I’m pleased I’ll get to try it as I can’t imagine that I would ever buy the full size.

So sorry @MrsBnow12 for your loss. Be kind to yourself.

I have spent a ridiculous sum in February and am also not willing to list it out. It’s obscene. But glad I wrote it down for me to see as it will help me rein it in for March 😁. This is a good idea, whoever started it. Thank you.

I'm so sorry about your mum 😔💐

@keepincool I used to bulk buy from Tarte, I went through a phase of just wearing tarte makeup and even bought all my female family members Tarte makeup for Christmas one year 💁🏻‍♀️ My orders always arrived much quicker then they said it would. They emailed me about the mystery bundle, but I've still got a lot of their products still in boxes from a few years ago. I think when I started buying ACs, it gave me a chance to try out makeup from other brands.

@MrsBnow12 so sorry about your mom. Please take pleasure in your purchases as a lovely reminder of your mom during this difficult time. Beauty for a beautiful soul

I’m so sorry about your mum @MrsBnow12. I hope you enjoy your lovely new beauty products and look after yourself as much as possible.

I’ve missed a day or two so sorry if you already know about this . Also @MrsBnow12 a big hug to you ❤️

My February purchases:

Lush subscription box £35
2 x Lush shower gels £17
2 x body scrubs from Boots £10.50
Skin 1004 serum & sunscreen duo £15.20
Curel skincare trial kit £15.60
Kate Somerville mini cleanser set £15.30
Fresh mini cleanser & moisturiser set £16
Future Primitive soaps & body cream minis £33
Nuxe lip balm in M&S sale £7
Boots Viral Icons beauty box £20
Soap & Glory body scrub £5

Total £189.60

Definitely not my worst month but a bit crap considering I was supposed to be on a no buy!

So sorry @MrsBnow12 , I hope you find peace and comfort in anyway you can at this time ❤️

So sorry for the loss of your mum MrsBnow12

I’m so sorry for your loss @MrsBnow12 There’s a lot to be said for finding distraction in beauty products and chat. Sending love and condolences 💐

So sorry for your loss @MrsBnow12 💐

I hope your beauty purchases bring you some joy at this difficult time

Thank you to everyone for the Perricone feedback, and to @Doglover73 for the QVC tip.
I’ll look into the products a bit more rather than impulse buy.

I went out tonight for my birthday, so of course a great opportunity to use some of my recent purchases.
-the bargainous Morphe eyeshadow palettes from a couple of months back in Rose and Cyber (can’t remember the exact names and too tired to look 😅), I did a mix of the two palettes. Then afterwards remembered that I had my Betty palette and should have tried that 🙈
-Huda fudge primer - I really like it. I probably wouldn’t use it day to day this time of year, but for nights out and summer days I think it’s a great option.
-YSL Nude Lavalliere love shine. I would normally use a lipgloss for a night out but I’m really liking this so decided to go with it. Rather annoying/upsetting, I went to reapply it during the night and it broke 😣😩 I don’t know whether it was the heat, perhaps it had softened it. I quickly shoved it back down in the hope that it will fuse back together. Most likely not. I do have another one, but I’ve only used this a few times and really don’t want to have to throw it away already 🙈

Start using them or they'll expire x

@MrsBnow12
Condolences on the loss of your mum. ❤️
The distraction of beauty purchases and these chats when going through very challenging times is important and definitely needed. 🥰

I'm not listing my purchases. Far too many. Im a sheep 🐑
But now is March/Spring so best foot forward and start to declutter. It's been a long winter.
Hope everyone's doing ok. 🥰
I can't leave this chat. Im too invested. 🤣