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

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New thread for everyone. Welcome back and hello to newbies and lurkers.

Advent season has now officially kicked off despite the heatwaves. There's a dedicated thread for advent calendar discussion with spoilers here
https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/style_and_beauty/5549187-beauty-fragrance-advent-calendars-infochat-2026-spoilers?page=1

The blush colours are so pretty 🤩 I don't think I'll buy one this year though, I don't use the one I bought last year that much.

They're not really speaking to me this year and I'm not keen on the case design. I'll see what they look like when the reviews come out.

I caved and bought the Liberty scent kit. I knew I would. Sometimes I've got all the self restraint of a seagull when it spots a chip 🙈

😂Me too sometimes. I'm fairly sure I'm safe from the scent kit though.

Home bargains have just added significantly to their Briogeo range.

It's the berry blush colours that I'm drawn to the most. But I don't need anymore blushers so I need to resist. They're pricey, so that'll help 🤣

🤣🤣 I think if I'd not already bought the Harrods scent tote and didn't already have 6 of the fragrances, I would've caved too 🙈

I am so tempted to get the liberty scent kit but wondering if it is likely to be reduced anymore on sunday with the 20% off fragrance for BD members? Can’t remember what they have done previously for scent kits? 🤔

I bought the Harrods tote and have five of the scents but I think I'm trying to mitigate possible disappointment in case I dont get the Harrods FC 😅

I think it's in the promotion T&Cs that the scent kit is excluded.

Love the lucky hourglass palette colours, but I’m a simple make up person, not sure I’d use.

That's more than me then. Although that did remind me of last summer in blackpool when my daughter put her butty down for a few seconds and a cheeky one came over and nabbed it before we could stop it.

I don’t find it drying and I’ve had issues with matte lipsticks before (early 40s though). I tend to dab it on more than use it as a full lipstick though. All the ones I have (Betise, Callison, Bonbon Myrtille and now Guimauve) are very pigmented and I prefer to use them this way. The only coral I got along with before this one was NARS Niagara, which isn’t matte, and might be worth checking out if you want something a bit more hydrating!

I think my Patrick Ta mystery bag might be lost. There's been no update since the 13th when it arrived at the processing place in Illinois 🙄

There was some talk on this thread or the last one about Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille EDP. All Beauty have 33% off the 30ml - taking it to £100.55

https://allbeauty.com/products/p-tom-ford-private-blend-tobacco-vanille-eau-de-parfum-spray-30ml-13956169

You might still be ok. I collect weird dolls and had one sitting in the processing centre for at least a week before it moved. I think on average, parcels take about two to three weeks to get to me.

I bought a Dieux face cream (using up atm actually) from the US last year and it took over a month to get to me. It was also sat somewhere like Illinois for about 2 weeks. I think maybe it depends on the shipping method because I have bought other stuff from the US that's arrived reasonably quickly.

@JoRaRaRa I haven’t received my PT order yet either, I think I ordered the day after you.

I love the colours in those Hourglass palettes 😍 I still haven’t used the palette I bought last year, in reality I knew when I bought it that it was a bit too light but I already had the medium from previous year and was getting FOMO.
I may get one as a Christmas present if I am still drawn to them nearer the time

Ah ok, need to stop being impatient. I used to bulk order from Tarte and I'm sure that used to arrive quickly, that was from the US too and was over 10 years ago 😐

@Thelifeofawife I really need to stop buying blushers 🤣 I noticed yesterday that I actually don't have the space for anymore. I don't know where I'm going to put my Patrick ta order when it does arrive.

I love the hourglass palettes with the split pan. They all look more cool toned than usual which I am delighted about. I have a cool/neutral undertone and can’t decide which I like more.

Liberty scent kit is out of stock

@Benny12
WElla thats decided it for me 🤣🤩

Face the Future have a summer saviors edit coming soon for £59.99. PK Elasti styler has wangled it's way into the kit.... but the star product is the 30ml MZ Skin Bio-Placenta Hyaluronic Acid Serum

Philip Kingsley Elasti-Styler 5-in-1 Hair Treatment 100ml (worth £32) - This multi-tasking treatment helps add moisture, control frizz and leave your hair feeling soft and manageable, perfect for warm days, holiday hair and everything in between.
AimX Hydrating and Cooling Face Mask with Probiotics “Cool Me” 25ml (worth £7.19) -This cooling face mask is made for skin that needs a refreshing reset, helping to hydrate and revive your complexion when the travel or long summer days leave it feeling tired.
MZ Skin Bio-Placenta Hyaluronic Acid Serum 30ml (worth £138) - Powered by hyaluronic acid, this serum helps drench the skin in moisture, leaving your complexion looking dewier and ready to glow.
Kanzen Cleansing Antibacterial Water 125ml (worth £14) - Ideal for keeping skin feeling clean and comfortable, this cleansing water helps refresh your complexion on the go, preventing further summer breakouts caused from sweat and debris.
Cultured Biomecare Fortitude Face Mist 60ml (worth £30) - Designed to refresh and support the skin barrier, this face mist gives your complexion a hydrating boost whenever it needs a little calm or cooling touch.
Percy & Reed Session Styling Volumising Mousse 200ml (worth £24) - For hair that needs a little more bounce and body. This volumising mousse helps create fuller-looking styles with flexible hold, making it a go-to for summer blow-dries.
Hairburst Volume & Growth Elixir 125ml (£26.50) - Ideal for adding body and care to your routine, this elixir helps give strands a fresh summer lift while supporting the look of volume.
DR.VEGAN Debloat & Detox 7 Day Trial Pack (£3.99) - This 7-day trial pack is designed to support digestion and help you feel more comfortable from within, perfect for packing for holidays.
Goldfaden MD Lip Therapy (worth £37) - A nourishing lip essential for keeping your lips soft, smooth and cared for in the summer sun, this lip treatment helps comfort dryness and leaves lips feeling beautifully conditioned.
[coat]s Triple Moisture Water Cream 75ml (worth £20) - This refreshing water cream helps deliver moisture without feeling heavy, making it ideal for warmer days when your skin still needs comfort, but your routine wants to feel fresh and breathable.

I like the FtF edit. Love the serum, face mists are always welcome in Summer, ditto lip hydration products. I think I’d use everything.

Whenever I start wanting everything in sight, I know it’s time to have a stash sort out. It will have to be tomorrow. That will definitely ground me and stop me buying for a while. I don’t need anything.