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

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OvaHere · 02/03/2026 14:02

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. 😉

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JoRaRaRa · 16/03/2026 17:14

@Thelifeofawife wow!! What an absolute set of liars 😮 wasn't there someone else on here too that had an issue with theirs? Not sure if it was the same batch or colour though.

JoRaRaRa · 16/03/2026 17:16

I really liked the Fugazzi Angel dust, the £10 voucher works on the travel size but for £5 I ordered another 5 samples 😂

user593 · 16/03/2026 17:30

@JoRaRaRa Not sure if this is what you meant but you can use the £10 voucher on the 5x samples, pay £3.95 shipping, then presumably get another £10 voucher and do it all again 🧐

JoRaRaRa · 16/03/2026 17:46

@user593 sorry, I didn't explain that very well, did I?! 🤣 I was just meaning that when I went to use the £10 CB voucher, although it works on travel sizes, it was still cheaper for me to just order 5x samples, making 10ml, so that's what I did. I just tried to add 10 to the basket to pay for via the code, but it really didn't like that.

Sminty2 · 16/03/2026 17:55

Thelifeofawife · 16/03/2026 15:59

I thought I’d give a little update on my CB saga…I received a text from Relay that my CB order is on its way - strange I thought, given how angry I am with them. Have I been ordering in my sleep?! (Anything is possible at this stage 🤣)

So I checked my messages and they have said they have sent out a replacement of the Gucci Blush. This is despite me clearly stating approx 1 week ago that I wanted a refund as I have no faith in their quality control or customer service should there be any issue with the replacement.
They have also said that they have checked their records and no other issues have been raised with that particular batch (presumably trying to ‘reassure’ me) - despite @JoRaRaRa sharing her batch number with me and it matching mine.

Anywho…I’ve responded asking for an immediate refund and an update on how they intend to compensate me for my time over the past 19 days! I’ll update you in another week or so when they respond 🤣🤣

The really don’t want to give you a refund!

Hoping it gets sorted soon. Terrible customer service!

SheilaFentiman · 16/03/2026 17:59

Sminty2 · 16/03/2026 17:55

The really don’t want to give you a refund!

Hoping it gets sorted soon. Terrible customer service!

They must have wasted much more than the cost of a refund faffing about with pics and documents and then sending you a replacement !

Cyclingmummy1 · 16/03/2026 18:23

TragicMuse · 16/03/2026 13:32

I’m so tempted by the Boots K beauty. But I really must stay strong.

I might buy this. They look to be good holiday sizes.

Thelifeofawife · 16/03/2026 18:31

They are unbelievable! If they don’t respond to say I’m getting a refund then I’ll just claim it back through my bank, then it’s their problem how quickly they bother to sort out a return for the replacement one.

@JoRaRaRa I know, they are so cheeky. I responded saying I made enquiries online as they were rejecting the batch number I submitted, and that someone told me they returned the same batch number.
They really haven’t covered themselves in glory.

And despite them responding to my trust pilot review asking for more information, I never heard back from them!

user593 · 16/03/2026 19:27

I went to take another look at the Boots K Beauty Box but it’s out of stock anyway!

Beautyfox · 16/03/2026 19:50

Anthropologie have taken another 20% off sales prices which means the 50ml Nest perfume is coming up ab £54. They have a couple of different flavours.

https://www.anthropologie.com/en-gb/shop/nest-new-york-lychee-rose-eau-de-parfum-50ml?color=066

Beauty chat - freebies/gifts with purchase/offers THREAD ELEVEN
Doglover73 · 16/03/2026 20:28

TragicMuse · 16/03/2026 13:32

I’m so tempted by the Boots K beauty. But I really must stay strong.

I collected mine today. Still in back of car with the next box I got awhile back. Its my new storing area 😆

IDontHateRainbows · 16/03/2026 20:38

MrsBnow12 · 16/03/2026 16:39

Also looks like the Space NK fragrance edit may be on its way, it was released on the 17th last year and they have a fragrance event in London this week for Fragrance Week.

Good detective work

OvaHere · 16/03/2026 21:06

I've developed a massive zit on my chin. I pretty much never get spots so I'm wondering if the culprit is one of the new products I took away for the weekend or if it's just hormonal.

Contenders are
U Beauty Compound
Lancome Tonique Confort
Lancome Renergie Night Cream

I hope it's not as I like all of them. Another possibility is the EL Double Wear foundation, I've been wearing it for a few days and I suppose it is heavier coverage than I would usually use.

I maybe shouldn't have changed from my usual products for a few days but it was easier to take a bunch of minis.

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OvaHere · 16/03/2026 21:07

How are we nearly at the end of another thread? 😂

I'm out all day tomorrow so try not to be too chatty until I get back!

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JoRaRaRa · 16/03/2026 21:13

@OvaHere i had one come up on my cheek last week. I rarely ever get spots on my cheeks. I think that might've come up from foundation, I do double cleanse, triple if you include makeup remover, but it was the only change I'd made. I decided to do 2 layers of Patrick Ta, just to see how well it could be built up. I've not had anymore since. The lucky thing was that I'd just bought another pack of spot cover upperers from CB to get free delivery 🤣

user593 · 16/03/2026 21:13

I just got shipping confirmation of the MAC GWP so hopefully it does ship.

I’ve been messing around trying to replicate the error and it seems to just be mistaking WA for MAC, not other makeup brands.

user593 · 16/03/2026 21:27

Also you can use FIRST15 on WA items and still get the MAC GWP in your basket as long as the total is over £45.

OvaHere · 16/03/2026 22:09

JoRaRaRa · 16/03/2026 21:13

@OvaHere i had one come up on my cheek last week. I rarely ever get spots on my cheeks. I think that might've come up from foundation, I do double cleanse, triple if you include makeup remover, but it was the only change I'd made. I decided to do 2 layers of Patrick Ta, just to see how well it could be built up. I've not had anymore since. The lucky thing was that I'd just bought another pack of spot cover upperers from CB to get free delivery 🤣

My teen has just donated a spot sticker to me. 😂 I'll see if it actually does anything overnight.

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Thelifeofawife · 16/03/2026 23:32

Interested to know whether those spot stickers actually work - do report back @OvaHere
I still get them from time to time. I work in the NHS so the ‘maskne’ during covid was horrendous. They have settled down a lot but I do still get a lot of breakouts

IlovePond · 17/03/2026 05:32

Morning, there’s quite a lot of Lumene skincare and Nip + Fab in Boots £10 Tuesday.

MrsBnow12 · 17/03/2026 06:44

As I can’t edit my post, the Phlur in the Floral set is Rose Whip according to the picture. Which makes sense as you wouldn’t put the Cherry in both.

I had £120 Indulge points so bought the Gourmand and Floral edits.

IDontHateRainbows · 17/03/2026 07:15

Bought all three, thanks for the update

JoRaRaRa · 17/03/2026 08:06

I want some from gourmand and some from floral. Tempted to buy both and sell some 🤔🤣

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