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

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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

I’m in Norfolk on holiday and am going to Norwich tomorrow, so I think I will be making my first ever trip to Jarrolds for some beauty and perfume shopping.

Same! Not looking 🙈🙉

In case anyone is looking 😀 it is showing the 10% off on Byoma, Ouai and Elemis and Natasha D but not Gisou.

I need to place a pre-holiday order from Look Fantastic - urgent need for Loreal's Volume Dust - and they have 25% off some items - FLASH25.

I also noticed that as well as student and blue light discounts etc, they do a 'mature discount' for the over-55s. The first perk for turning 56 a few months ago but one which has made me feel rather ancient...

Have a lovely time! It is one of my favourite shops in Norwich!

@CorneliaStreet enjoy Norwich! And Jarrolds!

Face the Future Mystery Hydration bundle arrived, and it is...

• Votary super renewal serum 30ml
• Renew Me face mask with peptides and collagen
• Germaine de Capuccini Expert Lab Tec-Exosome Intensive Hydro-Regenerating Treatment 7 x 2ml

(And a mini bioderma spf, as the free sample)

Not the most exciting, but I'm verrrry pleased - I'll definitely use all of it! Very good deal for £30.

@CorneliaStreet have a lovely time on holiday and please report back, there are no Jarrold's in my neck of the woods!

@ClutteredPalaceI switch between Greek and Indian tretinoin (depending if I know someone going to either countries). I’ll dig out the Indian version tonight and put a picture on here so you can compare. The one I use is genuine tretinoin from chemists.

I've had that face mask. I really liked it.

Thank you, I'm a bit wary of it not being legitimate so that would be very helpful.

I went to McArthur Glen York today. The Beauty Outlet had Morphe, (including palettes), Stila and Revolution products massively reduced.

Intrigued now as I have someone in India now who could pick some up for me. How does it compare to retinal?

Hello Lurker here

This has just been posted on the Christmas bargain thread. Two colours of the Dior lip balm are £19.99 on the Home Bargains website.

Product Search | Home Bargains share.google/unRkzE95iPkcHPCHU

Sorry Dior Lip Glow Butter not balm. Black Cherry and Lychee

Thanks. Which thread is this on? X

Welcome and thank you for sharing.

Here @mooshkymoo www.mumsnet.com/talk/christmas/5556491-christmas-bargain-prequel-thread-2-summer-holidays-loom?page=10

SNK gwp coming soon £195 spend
https://beauty-detective.com/space-nk-the-late-summer-skin-edit-2026/

Thank you 🙏 🤩

I'd like to try the cleansers, but that's a high spend for small sizes.

From the ordinary - "Restock, refresh, or try something new. Enjoy complimentary shipping with no minimum purchase from now until August 16th.

This offer automatically applies to your cart at checkout. T&Cs apply"

Tret is the strongest retinoid you can get, this is what chatgpt says about them
Which works better?
For anti-ageing

• Tretinoin has the strongest scientific evidence for:
• reducing fine lines
• improving wrinkles
• boosting collagen
• fading pigmentation
• improving skin texture
• Retinal can achieve many of the same benefits, but it generally takes longer and is gentler on the skin.

Irritation Retinal is often the better choice if you:

• have sensitive skin
• are new to retinoids
• struggle with peeling and redness

Many people can use retinal nightly with little irritation, whereas tretinoin often requires a gradual introduction.

Thanks! Is there a beginner concentration for tret?

Ex Nihilo on TK Maxx

https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/gifts/gifts-for-him/rose-hubris-edp-100ml/p/42153327

https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/men/mens-fragrances+grooming/mens-fragrance/bois-d-hiver-edp-100ml/p/42153319

https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/gifts/gifts-for-him/gold-immortals-edp-50ml/p/42153325