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

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New thread. Everyone welcome to join to chat about beauty bargains or just beauty in general.

Thanks to everyone who regularly contributes and keeps us whizzing through these threads.

Now we're in June we might be seeing the first Advent reveal before the month is out! Exciting times. 😍

@TragicMuse I got this as part of my Harrods order (was on 20% discount at the time) and love all the shades

@OvaHere if you want one with open shelves, one option is something like this from Ikea which you then get sprayed into a different colour. We bought a fold out writing desk from ikea and then got it spray painted to match our bathroom to turn it into a foldaway dressing table - trying to find it for you now.

I've mentioned before on the perfume thread that I have an old cocktail cabinet that I revamped for my scent and costume jewellery storage. Its fairly robust and they are easy to pick up. It lights up too.

Thanks for all the ideas. I'm now down an Ikea hacks rabbit hole and I think this could be the solution. Not too expensive and more robust than Amazon flatpack.

@OvaHere sadly looks like Ikea no longer stock the “secretary desk” but worth a google to see if that helps on the inspo front. Ours was white and then we added a double cupboard on top. Embarrassingly messy inside (because now it’s just a storage unit) but am being brave & showing both to give you some idea. DH wired it up with a light which was great when I used it as a dressing table.

Ooo do you have a photo? Sounds lovely 😍

You can make something exactly like this using IKEA furniture. Just add some fancy handles for the drawers rather than using their basic ones.

This is my plan when I get around to doing my bedroom. I also need wardrobes

Oh yes, Futuredew is nice. I can’t recall why I stopped using it, might need to repurchase in the future! I’m keen to try the Rhode milks though.

I haven’t been on this thread for a while as we are moving soon and I am trying to declutter not buy more stuff but I did crack with the looks fantastic vanilla scent edit . I do like vanilla scents and it came really quickly so I am very happy to try them. Also got DH the grooming one but he hasn’t shown much interest in it .

Ps has anyone tried MAC face gloss?

Has anyone used the Dr. Dennis Gross vitamin c lactic firm and bright serum? It's £35 at Tk maxx at the moment which seems like a bargain but not sure if I should go for it.

Word of warning about those ikea drawer units as the bottoms fall out or the fronts come off. Even after using loads of glue.

No but I swear by their illuminating primer - studio radiance - just use that and some face powder and it makes me look lit from within but not greasy

I dithered on this and found it has now expired

Yes I like that too. I like the one that looks a bit sparkly In sun light. I think there are two to choose from.

Ooh what's the other one, thought ther was only 'my' one the studio radiance primer - says moisturizing and illuminating.

I’m going in with the Chantecaille recommended by @LightandBreezy it felt lighter on my hand than the Laneige water bank so I am hopeful it will be glowy not greasy.

Thanks everyone!

Try poco beauty universal glow. I use it as my spf and a primer and it’s amazing under make up too. Glowy but not shiney x

The new Boots Cosmo box is available on the website now, couldn't see it on the app before

I found a By Terry Brightening CC serum which seems to have some glowiness to it as well. So I’m giving that a try as well!

This is currently my favourite. It’s a really nice glowy serum which seems to minimise pores and smooths skin too. Great for make up free days. I also like the chanticaille but prefer the bronze one as I like more of a glow to my skin over summer. I keep the rose one for winter. At a cheaper price point glow recipe do a nice sun glow recipe which I also use regularly (It was on offer at tkmaxx)

edited to add: this is the by Terry set I got with the serum (serum is quite small though) and I really like the powder too as it takes away any shine and I love the eye shadow crayon so quick and easy to apply. https://www.sephora.co.uk/p/by-terry-all-time-icons?option=91786&clickref=1110l45QvvwN&app_clickref=1110l45QvvwN&utm_source=Partnerize&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=redbrain&partnertype=Comparison+Shopping+Services+%28CSS%29

I’m really not liking the orange Glow toner/serum. It’s a pretty bottle, but that’s all I can say for it. I hate chucking stuff away, though. Does anyone have any suggestions for using it up apart from on the face?

On a related note:

I have just finished the SdJ conditioner - the yellow one. It smells lovely but leaves my hair really greasy/dull. I genuinely don’t understand why I persisted in using it up. I think it would be better suited to very very dry hair, if anyone is thinking of trying it.

Anyone tried the Sisley neck cream? I’ve just finished TRINNY elevator and really liked it but because I love trying new things I’m wondering about trying Sisley next although it’s double the price so it needs to be worth it.

@IlovePond i always use up any serums that I don’t like on my bingo wings and inner thigh. I think they improve the texture there and make it tighter. I’ve not used the toner/serum you mention but it might be worth a go to save it from the bin.

Thanks @Beautyfox - that’s s very good idea!

@Beautyfox I adore Sisley neck cream- it is, imo, magnificent. My all time favourite. I first got it to try as a beauty bible tester many years ago and it ended up winning gold for that year. At the time, I had just noticed horizontal lines on my neck and I kid you not, they disappeared. Texture vastly improved too - makes my skin so soft and velvety- and I only use a little bit each night so it lasts ages.
I’ve tried various others since, and none come close. I usually get a pot at Christmas and intersperse it with others, hoping to find something equal and cheaper. I haven’t tried Trinny yet though- (have one in my stash) perhaps that will be the one.

@Beautyfox i always use up any serums that I don’t like on my bingo wings and inner thigh.

Love this idea 😍 thanks for sharing.