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

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OvaHere · 23/06/2026 17:29

Sorry everyone! I didn't realise how near the end of the old thread we were.

What on earth have you all done with yourselves for the last few hours? 😂

As always everyone welcome to join in and hopefully this is the thread we see the first 'big' BAC reveal. 😍

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IlovePond · 03/07/2026 14:14

Thanks @namechange0998776554799000 - that’s interesting about the PDM Delpina.

Te: CB - I can’t get it to spin😹

OvaHere · 03/07/2026 14:22

namechange0998776554799000 · 03/07/2026 13:49

Beauty detective has published full spoilers for the Charlotte tilbury mystery boxes - I'm sure someone on here was considering one but I can't remember who, sorry

Thanks. That was me. I was right about the cheek product being the one I have so I'll be skipping.

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OvaHere · 03/07/2026 14:24

user593 · 03/07/2026 14:13

I went to the Merit pop up in London this afternoon. I very much recommend it if they do it again and you’re in the area/ local. It was a really beautiful venue and well executed event. Not busy at all, lots of lovely (and not pushy) assistants on hand with cookies and iced coffee. The freebies were:

• A branded aluminium compact mirror which was engraved on site with my initials
• Clean Volume Mascara (sample size)
• Good Skin Serum 15ml
• Retrospect EDP 3ml

I was expecting the Good Skin Serum to be the 8ml size so it was a nice surprise it was the 15ml size which retails for £16.

They also had a free baseball cap with a £60 spend and a free tote bag with a £120 spend. I wanted the baseball cap but miscalculated my order (which came to £59) however they gave me the baseball cap anyway. I bought The Minimalist in a darker shade for summer and also picked up the Lip Blush in Bespoke. They didn’t have any stock on site so they placed the order online for me with free delivery and I was given the baseball cap and goodie bag once the order was placed.

It has affirmed my good feelings about the brand which I guess is the point of this kind of event!

Sounds lovely. I like the Retrospect perfume.

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wohmum · 03/07/2026 14:28

IlovePond · 03/07/2026 14:14

Thanks @namechange0998776554799000 - that’s interesting about the PDM Delpina.

Te: CB - I can’t get it to spin😹

Give it 10 mins .. mine took a while and then refreshed .. and now i'm still waiting for the email ...

IlovePond · 03/07/2026 14:47

I have finally been found spin worthy and am waiting with baited breath for the email!

SheilaFentiman · 03/07/2026 14:49

That sounds fab @user593 - I want the one in Bespoke too after seeing Sali Hughes praise it on Insta. Let me know how it is when you try it!

IlovePond · 03/07/2026 14:54

I’m really disappointed that CT still uses talc - most companies are now dropping it. Fortunately the blush stick I bought last week hasn’t got it, but I am safe from the lure of the not-so mystery boxes!

IlovePond · 03/07/2026 14:57

15% off on Spin to Win - of course the stuff in my basket isn’t eligible 😹

SheilaFentiman · 03/07/2026 15:07

I’ve got another sample offer from JL - 8ml of Medik8 (8ml of what, you ask, and I don’t know!)

I have added it to the basket and will shop before 20/7 if there is anything else I want.

SheilaFentiman · 03/07/2026 15:12

Duplicate!

HolidayHattie · 03/07/2026 15:20

CB spin to win isn't spinning for me. Not that I need anything.

BurningTheToast · 03/07/2026 15:30

SheilaFentiman · 03/07/2026 13:04

Have you already tried retinol/retinal?

I haven’t tried any of the Vit A derivatives yet but I’m slowly accumulating starter retinol type things for when I take the plunge!

I've tried a few random ones that have been in edits - Skin Rocks, Paula's Choice etc and currently getting to the bottom of a bottle of Eve Lom serum. I do think it perks my skin up a bit (although that could be the morning Vit C serum) which is why I thought it might be time to do it properly. And cheaper because Tret less spendy than Medik8

ClutteredPalace · 03/07/2026 15:49

My JL freebies turned up this morning and I love the Le Labo, which is very unfortunate as it's so expensive. I should be getting another sample though as my DP had the same offer so ordered more freebies with his account. I really must remember to check his rewards more often!

keepincool · 03/07/2026 16:19

namechange0998776554799000 · 03/07/2026 13:49

No, no email yet

I didn't get my spin to win emails either. I contacted CB and they said that an email had been sent to me - damned if I can find it though. Apparently I won offer code: SPIN15

OvaHere · 03/07/2026 16:25

keepincool · 03/07/2026 16:19

I didn't get my spin to win emails either. I contacted CB and they said that an email had been sent to me - damned if I can find it though. Apparently I won offer code: SPIN15

I finally got an email. Did the spin and got lucky dip. It's supposed to be emailed to me but hasn't arrived so no idea what it is.

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Fillybuster · 03/07/2026 16:33

Got the email, managed to get the wheel to spin (eventually…) & received lucky dip. Let’s see what come through. I’ve got a £10 voucher from the Treat offer 2 days ago, if they give me a decent % discount I might finally buy the WA edit!

SheilaFentiman · 03/07/2026 16:35

SheilaFentiman · 02/07/2026 17:33

I'm enjoying the Boots Here Comes the Sun box - esp the Rituals Sun Spray and the Blossom and Bloom body lotion

Hmm, given the B&B is £24 and the Rituals spray is about £11, and I also like the Elemis facial spf, I’m wondering about buying another Here Comes the Sun for £44 #beautymaths

OvaHere · 03/07/2026 16:36

Fillybuster · 03/07/2026 16:33

Got the email, managed to get the wheel to spin (eventually…) & received lucky dip. Let’s see what come through. I’ve got a £10 voucher from the Treat offer 2 days ago, if they give me a decent % discount I might finally buy the WA edit!

Edits not included. I just got 15% off a £25 spend but there are brand exclusions as well as no edits. You can click through to the T&Cs to see which.

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Fillybuster · 03/07/2026 16:53

@OvaHere i got the same 😢 I guess the WA edit is not to be!

Fillybuster · 03/07/2026 16:56

@SheilaFentiman i started the B&B lotion just before I left - it’s lovely, isn’t it? I was quite surprised, not sure why. Given how much I like the RoundLab spf and suspect will like Shiseido too, am also tempted to get another. Huge amount of good stuff in that box.

Arrgh. Please someone slap me. 2 hours ago I said I’d never get through my spf backlog and now I’m talking about buying more….

Too much sun & rosé - I can’t be held accountable!

Sminty2 · 03/07/2026 17:05

SheilaFentiman · 03/07/2026 16:35

Hmm, given the B&B is £24 and the Rituals spray is about £11, and I also like the Elemis facial spf, I’m wondering about buying another Here Comes the Sun for £44 #beautymaths

I bought another one yesterday. It had 25% off, so even better value 😊

Fillybuster · 03/07/2026 17:06

@Sminty2 was that a special code or just the listed price? Asking because I can see it down from £49 to £44 but that’s not a 25% discount!

SheilaFentiman · 03/07/2026 17:07

Fillybuster · 03/07/2026 17:06

@Sminty2 was that a special code or just the listed price? Asking because I can see it down from £49 to £44 but that’s not a 25% discount!

Edited

I think it’s 25% off all SPF and the box counts (if only others would do the same for edits!)

SheilaFentiman · 03/07/2026 17:10

Oh my mistake - it’s up to 25% off premium skincare

Beauty chat - freebies/gifts with purchase/offers THREAD SEVENTEEN
Sminty2 · 03/07/2026 17:10

Fillybuster · 03/07/2026 17:06

@Sminty2 was that a special code or just the listed price? Asking because I can see it down from £49 to £44 but that’s not a 25% discount!

Edited

It’s 25% off some spf including the box.
it’s on the app.

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