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

[OvaHere]

New thread. Welcome oldies and newbies.

I'm expecting this thread to be busy as we head towards both advents and autumn releases.

There's a dedicated advent thread for advent calendars here to keep up to date with reveals, waitlists etc.
www.mumsnet.com/talk/style_and_beauty/5549187-beauty-fragrance-advent-calendars-infochat-2026-spoilers?page=32&reply=153745800

Thanks @OvaHere

It’s the last weekend of SK’s July Festa in case anyone is interested. The Pharmacy box is back for $89 but all the other boxes have either sold out or been withdrawn.

Thank you @OvaHere .

Does anyone have a working discount code for cult beauty? ANNIIECB and BDAY15 not working for me.

Have you tried CBAFF?

These are the ones I try

Cult - discount codes

CBWELCOME15
CBAFF15
HIRONSCB
CBJAMIE 20% off over £45
CBSALI, LISACB
BDAY15
LOVEFROMCB

Thank you for the new thread @OvaHere I can’t believe how quickly these fill up!
I have none else to tell this in real life because nobody would care so I’ve come on here to share.

I’ve just seen this eye watering expensive serum which is, supposedly, truly transformative. I haven’t read on the ‘science’ bit because it’s not like I’m ever going to buy it and make it a staple in my skincare routine.
It makes my dream of Guerlain AC seem like exceptional good value by comparison.

https://www.auteur.com/products/definitive-composition-no-1-perfluorocarbon-serum?utm_source=ShopMy&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=Jaye+Greenamyre&utm_content=Quick+Link&utm_referrer=shopmy.us&smsclickid=923ef284-ef9d-4bbd-8dcd-06ff254eb335&utm_term=923ef284-ef9d-4bbd-8dcd-06ff254eb335&variant=36885954920607&fbclid=PAVERFWATRj5RwZG9mAmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABpy_PF5RtoT47KKPFRWzwMIDdFd2ZaakfD3zjcC3p2_yZoGRmBEk-R0eXR_YH_aem_LHFR2D9CLdJHM5ofiCIWkQ

Thanks for the new thread @OvaHere

M&S have 50% off selected Formula products. There isn't much to choose from so i think they may be phasing the range out?

https://www.marksandspencer.com/l/beauty/formula#intid=gnav_offers_core_shop-beauty-offers_50%-off-selected-formula

Oh hello, can i pop in, never seen this chat before so amazed it’s thread 19, but it’s probably not a good sign that I have made a purchase within 5 seconds! I have no idea what formula skin care is like but had £5 rewards voucher if spending £20 on beauty so decided to give it a whirl. Thank to @keepincool

Thanks for the new thread @OvaHere

@Clearingaspace That’s impressive. You're one of us now 🤑😅

Thanks for the new thread @OvaHere 💜 Polishing my halo 😇 for continuing on the old thread for a bit this morning before giving way to shiny new thread excitement 🤣

In an exciting development, I’m about to crack open the 5th & final medik8 crystal8 retinal cream from my JL bargain crackers. Sadly this means I will need to purchase a full size version within the next month or so. I reckon I want to move to the 10, but the big question is: where do I get best price / value when I come to purchase? Liberty no longer stock, so that’s out. Is medik8 usually included in eg CB 20% discount events? Advice please!

Some new perfume samples available in the fresh inscentive scheme:
https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/c/fragrance/sampling/shop-all/

Also, I've made an order with CB on Thursday evening (used LISACB for 20% off) and it arrived last night via Uber. Ive never had a parcel delivered by Uber, tracking was on point but it felt a bit weird to receive something at 10PM.. beats Evri I suppose, but still unusual.

Medik8 has 20% off at the moment.

Welcome @Clearingaspace and enjoy!
You’ll need to change your user name because this thread will make you buy lots and lots of lovely stuff!!! All great value, good products but still, you will accumulate so many things 😂
There is a confessions thread where brave posters list what they used and how much stuff there still is to get through. I’m too embarrassed to even read it, let alone post on it.

Thanks @user593 - hadn’t thought of looking there 🤦‍♀️ Is 20% as good as it gets in general for medik8 or is it worth holding on for summer sales?

@Fillybuster In my experience 20% is probably as close to as good as it gets (if you’re really lucky you might get bonus points or a GWP somewhere on top of the 20%) but others may have more experience than me…

@OvaHerethank you for the tread
@MrsDahliaTraversthank you for posting the Boots make up edit £35. I got mine today and I’m really pleased, I think it’s really good value. So pleased I’ve already ordered another one ! The Fenty lip colour is not one I would have been drawn to usually, but it is lovely on.

Thanks for new thread😄

My boots cosmo box arrived today. It’s fantastic value for money with the offer, really pleased with it. Not super keen on the floral street perfume and don’t need the tresemme serum but that is easily passed on. I’m surprised at how much I like the milk jelly blush shade, was unsure about it.

I’ve stalled on buying anymore Zoeva pencils as realised the limited edition shade is so like a VB one I have and I forced myself to lay out all the Zoeva pencils I have and felt a bit of shame 😳 😂

I was tempted by the new set but was good and just bought one pencil in the new champagne colour. I've been looking for that sort of colour. I have plenty of darker eyeliners.

Welcome @Clearingaspace I lol'd at your post. Definitely one of us. 😄

One GC is in bed and DH is reading with the other one. It's hard work this small child malarkey. I wonder now how I did it for years. 😂

@OvaHere I’d be interested to know what you think of the champagne when it arrives.

Thanks for the new thread @OvaHere im just checking in as I’m absolutely not buying anything before the advent calendars are released . Unless of course there’s a great gwp or something else I just can’t resist.

It's not high end at all but the Aldi lip oils (dior dupes?) are in as special buys tomorrow.

Thanks for the new thread @OvaHere, it only feels like five minutes since you started the last one!

Thanks for the new thread @OvaHere.

I’m also going to try and behave myself until advent time. I know I won’t though 😆