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

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This is the thread where we are all bright orange from Vitamin C overload. Luckily we have a truck load of Bronze Primer to cover it up. 😂

Last thread was probably another speed run record. Let's hope there's no March Madness. We're in need of a break.😳

As always anyone welcome to join and contribute. Although you shouldn't if you know what's good for you. 😉

Niod has a new lip plumper. £48!
https://niod.com/en-gb/lip-bio-lipid-concentrate-lblc-lip-care-100363.html?utm_term=na&utm_campaign=2026-03-13-NIOD-Moment7-LBLC-campaign&utm_medium=email&utm_source=sfmc&jb=15018&mid=110006539&u=24460590&l=3938_HTML&sfmc_sub=97293052&j=1295061

@IlovePond I didn’t bring the wall down 🫣

My WA HydroBalm in Nectar arrived but less excited to get stuck in as I tested it yesterday.

My Rhode order is also due later today, and I just unboxed my CurrentBody Series 2 LED Mask. I am looking forward to trying that but I have a busy evening ahead so might not get to it tonight. I got it with 10% off, 0% for 4 months PayPal credit and I fully intend to utilise the 60 day money back guarantee if I don’t think it’s doing anything!

Code8 have a free Lip Glaze worth £28 with any purchase, and a free beauty balm sample.

I wanted to try it anyway so now have two colours on their way!

@user593 👍you did better than me 🙈

Just tried out my new - free - scalp brush from Aromatica via SK. It’s very nice.

BTW: I think the Kerastase Genesis serum has made my hair a bit stronger/less prone to be pulled out by brushing, but I haven’t seen any noticeable new growth. I will be interested to see what happens to my hair strength once I reach the end of the course, as I only have a little bit left. I will stop it altogether for a few weeks, then use it once a week.

I’m going onto the Grow Gorgeous products after that. Has anyone used these?

Thanks

@TragicMuse - is there a code for the free lip glaze?
I once had a free tinted am/pm tinted lip balm from them which I loved, but the price put me off replacing. It’s just run out so I’d be happy to re-order if there were freebies on offer too!

Oh yes, it’s GLAZE! Then you get to choose the colour you want

Yes I've moved onto grow gorgeous @IlovePond and I think they're working for me, I've got a few new hairs along my hairline. I'm using the intensive serum a few times a week and the hair mask about once a week.

I feel like they're very different products to the genesis (which is exactly how they're described). When I was using the genesis (which is anti hair fall) my hair felt really nice and glossy and I completely stopped losing hair when I brushed it/washed it/ran my fingers through it. It didn't encourage new growth though, and when I stopped using it I had a lot of hair fall. With the grow gorgeous my hair is bit drier and it's coming out quite a bit when I wash it etc, but it's thicker and I have new hairs coming through. I think I'll just have to alternate!

I haven’t started my La Mer yet but plan too as soon as I finish the moisturiser that I have on the go at the moment. I will take note of your tip to warm it in your hands first. 😊

@user593 do you need to buy the lids for the muji or do they stack without?

I’ve just finished one of my La Mer creams. I really like it. It does go on thick but I rub it in well, which I assume achieves the same effect as rubbing it in your hands.
I do have another one, which I’ll use when I’ve finished my opened Lumene and Medik8, and I’ve just bought one off Vinted to put away for winter.

I am starting to clear down my ‘part used’ items, I want to have a clean slate for when I crack open all the BAC stuff.

On another note, despite having 15-20 mascaras in my stash, I went straight in and used the YSL one that came in the kit with my Nude Lavalliere Loveshine.
The mascara had rave reviews but I don’t feel it’s a wow product at all, I wouldn’t go out of my way to buy another

Ah, interesting @namechange0998776554799000 - I am scared of losing hair so I will be super careful brushing. I am a bit unsure of the GG but will give it a try hi - thanks for the info.

Wearing one of my new London Grace shades - Nancy - dark burgundy. Let’s see how it lasts!

@TragicMuse - all ordered, thank you!
What with that my Medik8 Crystal Retinal 10, and k18 oil, it’s been an expensive week!
But im starting to stick to my tried and tested and waiting for codes, so that’s my idea of watching the pennies!

Thanks @TragicMuse for the code, I ordered a lip liner and used the code to get the lip glaze.
Not used anything from the brand before so looking forward to trying it

Oh the lip liners are nice @MrsBnow12! I discovered it as a brand from an insta influencer! But I also kinda know her so it wasn’t straight-up stranger influencing!

I wore one last week. Lovely colours but didn't last 24hrs before chipping even with base coat/top coat. Not really found one that does last long though, OPI seems the best - sometimes I can get about 3 days from those before they look truly abysmal.

Yeah, I agree OPI is fairly sturdy and I have good mid pink sally hansen too

If you’re a blue light card holder, you can buy a Selfridges gift card with 4% discount

I've got an itch to buy something. Checking my very small stash and I don't have a lot of small versions to take on next month's holiday - and I don't have any moisturiser in reserve!

Budget not really an issue, though not La Mer prices 😆

I've had a couple of Hearst boxes https://www.hearstmagazines.co.uk/beauty-boxes in the past but none of the current ones are calling to me.

Any suggestions please, oh wise ones? Skincare rather than make up but I do like a nail polish and a lippie.

@Cyclingmummy1 - I mentioned previously I liked the look of Boots Spring Box.

MissBoux reviews it here:

m.youtube.com/watch?v=TquF5ktaP5c

I also like the look of the Boots x Cosmopolitan box.

There’s a review here:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mY2h0VAZGF8

@Cyclingmummy1 I really liked the Hearst Hapars Bazaar edit but know you have ruled that one out.
The Space NK Just for her is £60 and has a Medik8 moisturiser and some nice other bits - bar the Sleep spray as not a fan.

• Bouncy & Firm Sleeping Mask, 25ml
• Xtra Large Bombshell Volumiser, 50ml
• Deep Sleep Pillow Spray, 10ml
• Jet Lag Overnight Eye Serum, 15ml
• Advanced Night Restore, 50ml
• Cuticle Balm, 15ml
• Premier Cru The Serum, 10ml

Cult Beauty has 20% off ‘almost everything’ but not the WA edit or Hydrobalms, sadly for me!

I wore Bob out last night and the formula is really growing on me.

Cult Beauty won’t be getting another penny out of me! Another message yesterday asking me to give them another 2-3 days to sort out my return request - they have been saying that since 27/2!! And they have said that despite me informing them a couple of days ago that they had 48 hours before I escalate the matter.
Given it’s weekend there isn’t much I can do now, so they have got a couple more days grace. I’ve already checked and I can request a claim via my bank

Oh some tempting stuff here. Just watched the vids. I like medik8. 😀
Do I need anything? Absolutely not. Do I need a beauty boost? Absolutely yes 🤣