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

[OvaHere]

Time for another thread. Spring and Summer releases are trickling out to tempt us AND the advent calendar waitlists are appearing...hope you are all feeling suitably Christmassy. 😂

Thanks everyone who continues to contribute to the chatter and welcome to any newbies who want to join in.

I've opened and using - it is yellow and slightly watery

Looks like this video (if you have FB) - 13 secs in.
www.facebook.com/watch/?v=986555317676520

Thanks @OvaHere and @Paetina .

Her original looks more like the one shown on CB, but the one she bought from me looks more like the one in the video .. maybe both are ok !

I feel reassured that i hadn't sent her something dodgy at least - she's returning it to me so maybe I'll give it a try myself

@wohmum I've used the protect elixir before and recently took a travel size away with me. It is yellow and more watery. It sounds like she thought it was treat tincture.

@Insuffishcakes I agree, you're never too old for glitter 😍✨

@Caggie09 I've only bought the edit, I don't want the gwp enough to pay £300. But I do like the look of the edit and I've not tried most of it.

@OvaHere I've not bought the CB edits either. I think we'll get a discount code that will eventually work with them so there's no rush, I don't think they'll sell out.

Thank you Beautyfox

@wohmum The buyer has got mixed up and purchased the wrong one. See pic x

ahh - thank you so much. That is really useful. I'll let her know

I’ve started using toners having thought they were totally pointless before. I’ve realised they’re what makes your skin look good on the day, whereas serums are long term - would you agree? It started with Glow Recipe’s Watermelon Toner and then I bought a bundle off Vinted to try. Here’s my thoughts.

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA + BHA Pore-Tight Toner £32 for 150ml. Says it calms with watermelon extract, has hyaluronic acid, AHA, BHA, tea tree and centella. Meant for oily congested skin. It’s been amazing for me and I really should just repurchase it! https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/p/glow-recipe-watermelon-glow-pha-bha-pore-tight-toner-various-sizes/13317625/

Glow Recipe Cloudberry Bright Essence Toner £34 for 75ml. Says it’s for dark spots and hyper pigmentation, has Vitamin C, Vitamin E, CoQ10 and amino acids for hydration. An article I found online recommends it for mature dry skin https://mamabella.uk/best-glow-recipe-toner-dry-oily-mature-watermelon-cloudberry/. I’ve been using it at night, for this one they say to put it in your palms and press into skin. This is sticky and almost serum like. I think I prefer watery toner step as a cotton pad wipe refreshing stage. Haven’t used it regularly enough to know if it works like the Watermelon Toner. https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/p/glow-recipe-cloudberry-bright-essence-toner-75ml/14940273/

Then I Met You Living Sea Cleansing Tonic £33 for 180ml. Says it emulsifies makeup and grease, and revitalises and hydrates. So no actives in it specifically. I actually really enjoy using this but not sure I’d purchase just for that? A bit like the Avene thermal spray. Says you can use it pre or post workout which I think it would be good for. I don’t need it for double cleansing (have preferred cleansers) or for skin base (have preferred serums) so not sure I’d just buy it as just a pick me up. I like using it after an exfoliating face mask actually. https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/p/then-i-met-you-living-sea-cleansing-tonic-180ml/14845182/

I'm From Black Rice Toner £26.50 for 150ml says it’s for oily acne prone skin. Has black rice extract. It’s quite vague about ingredients and actives. Says it exfoliates and hydrates with a water oil mix. Don’t really feel like this does anything for me, though it is soothing. I haven’t used it daily and consistently though. https://pureseoul.co.uk/products/im-from-black-rice-toner

Medik8 Press & Glow Daily Exfoliating PHA Toner with Enzyme Activator £34 for 200ml. Says it exfoliates with PHAs and then has extracts to calm and soothe from pear, açai and aloe Vera. This was great for my skin I had a full size. Not as nice smelling to use as the Glow Recipe one. https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/p/medik8-press-and-glow-tonic-200ml/12708819/

I’m trying to reduce my beauty spend and bring it back down to Boots level especially with their recycling scheme. I want to try Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Toner £16 for 150ml, I’m hoping it’s similar to Glow Recipe? Has anyone tried it? https://www.boots.com/beauty-of-joseon-green-plum-refreshing-toner-aha-and-bha-150ml-10377436

Any other toner recommendations or chat? Totally new to it! I think I do need a full size to really know if it’s working or not.

@BakeOffRewatch what skin type do you have? I have combination so I use hydrating toner in the morning (fresh - rose is my favourite) and exfoliating in the evening (lmedik8 glow press- u prefer this to the glow recipe but it may be that I’ve only ever tried small samples of glow recipe).

@Beautyfox my skin is all over the place between pregnancies breastfeeding and everything else. It’s became greasier and acne prone again, but this seems to be calming down . I just asked DH if my skin looked good and he said one side looked smooth like glass and the other side didn’t 😂. I sleep on my side so wonder if that’s a big factor too. Noticed a huge improvement since I started using the Slip silk pillowcases actually.

I am very tempted by the new Liberty edit but the sensible part of my brain is stopping me from completing the order as I have so much in my stash still to get through. 🤔

@BakeOffRewatch thank you for your reviews, that’s really helpful.

I love the Medik8 Press and Glow toner too, and if you would like to try a Black Rice toner, I can recommend HaruHaru, leaves my skin feeling very soft and silky.
https://skinsider.co.uk/haruharu-wonder-wonder-black-rice-hyaluronic-toner/?srsltid=AfmBOoqWTetikXs6VYbVRqoj1JlhVg1FYZ6x_5HtBjRNeejiR6U6qlQZ

@BakeOffRewatch That's really useful. I'm trying to resist rebuying the Glow Recipe watermelon toner, I really liked it and the pride edition is out which I'd love to get, but: I really prefer the REN AHA tonic and then I follow with the Alpha H vitamin B serum and I think it's better for my skin than before. I don't look knackered anymore which is a big deal. But perhaps that's also because I've changed a lot of products at once?

Honestly, I know better (as part of my job!) to only change one variable at a time, and here I go with a veritable extravaganza of changes.

I’ve just finished the glow recipe water melon toner which I did like and about to start the Laniege toner. I also have a Tatcha essence to try next .

@BakeOffRewatch Thanks for the reviews. I was asking about toners a few days ago so this is helpful.
I think I have got a Glow Recipe toner knocking around somewhere from an edit so I’ll have to take a look

In case anyone‘s interested, there’s a Benefit offer on at Boots, 3 for £30, includes the mini of the Willa blush which I know people have mentioned before. Offer also stacks with a GWP makeup bag which you get when you buy 3 premium beauty minis.
Just got a Willa, plus a Hoola bronzer and another blush for £30 (from £50), with the free bag and free delivery. Honestly don’t need another bag, or more blush, but been thinking about Willa since seeing the recommendations on here and this seemed like a nice deal to try it!

@BakeOffRewatch thanks for sharing - I’m a bit on the fence when it comes to toners, so that’s really helpful 💐

@user593 i will never outgrow glitter!!! Thank goodness for festivals and the occasional rave 💃 Can you share the discount code please? I feel a purchase (or 2, or 3) coming on!

@Fillybuster It’s VCUK21. I found it on Google so not sure what it applies to or
doesn’t apply to but it definitely works on Half Magic! ☺️ I’m thinking about ordering a few more eye shadows 😑

Does anyone know when the SpaceNK GWP is live or have I missed it?

And belated Happy Birthday @OvaHere

I’ve put my YSL order through. I went for the Valentines edition Loveshine candy glaze to qualify for the free gift, it’s very pale but I just love the case. It will be a nice base under my lighter lipglosses.
It came up with a free Le Vestaires sample set as well as the other GWP, so overall feels great value.

I was looking at this yesterday but couidbt work out the offer, is it a GWP and a perfume voucher?

@BakeOffRewatch I was interested in the medik8 toner and even more so following your review. It’s in LF edit if you’re looking to buy £33.75 it’s quite a good bit with a sunscreen and sone min serums. I was holding off but having a ponder now.

Speaking of toners, the MZ Skin Micro Peeling Glow Essence 100ml has popped up on TK Maxx for £24.99. The reviews are great so I’ve just purchased two. I’m working through a Medik8 toner at the moment but excited to try it when finished.

@BakeOffRewatch I’m another fan of the Glow Recipe watermelon toner.

Other toners I’ve loved are the Cosrx Propolis and the Anua Heartleaf. The Haruharu black rice one mentioned by @Sminty2 is great too.

If you want hydrating toners, I think in general Korean skincare is the way to go, with American/European brands better for exfoliating toners.

I think they will wait until they have sorted out the upgrade issues they are having. It’s taking quite a while though.