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

That’s lovely, thank you 🥰

Oh bless you 😌 Maybe they were just trying to push for a sale with the lip liner. If it’s any consolation, I’ve always thought my lips were one of my best features, but lately I’ve been thinking I need to start wearing lip liner (I do from time to time, but definitely feel that I actually need rather than want it now).
The joys of ageing - though I’ll take that over the alternative! 😌

@IlovePond it was you that really liked Vanilla Powder but was less keen on the price wasn't it?

I've tried out a scent sample today of this https://www.selfridges.com/GB/en/product/essential-parfums-ambre-latte-by-jordi-fernndez-eau-de-parfum-100ml_R04661386/

I think the scent profile is very similar so maybe give it a try next time you're in Selfridges or JL. They're fairly inexpensive compared to Matiere Premiere.

Im using a byoma gel moisturiser to sandwich with currently, though chatgpt did suggest a richer cream for the top layer if I get too much redness and flaking, then skin 1004 Madagascar centella the next morning. I just put a few of the moisturisers I had to hand into chat gpt and it suggested the most suitable ones. There are probably better ones to use but those are what I've got at the moment.

Thanks so much for thinking of me @OvaHere - I will definitely check that out!

@26inprogress - I am jealous you are going to SK - I went in October and loved it.

Go to the flagship Olive Young in Myeongdong and sign up to the international loyalty programme to get a free gift.

The staff in there are very knowledgeable but don’t speak English so you can type in your queries using the Naver translation app.

Numbuzin products are very popular in SK and Sulwhasoo are good too. BOH products are huge in OY - I bought some of their anti-aging products and got some freebies too.

The flagship TIRTIR and Innisfree shops are also in Myeongdong.

Ooh thank you @IlovePond, really appreciate this! Can’t wait!! I’m selling some of the stuff I ordered on Vinted in the interests of reducing my stash! I seem to have ordered about 5 serums!!

I recall someone mentioning a lip products that was a good base and made lipstick last the day. It was pricey but I need something good. Cant recall brand. Maybe ysl. I cant recall who put message. Can anyone remember? ♥️

@Doglover73 I don’t remember who the poster was either but it was Guerlain Kiss Kiss Bee Lift

Is anyone planning on going to the Sephoria event in October?

https://theindustry.beauty/sephoria-london-tickets-sale-beauty-festival-2026/

I think I'd like to go, but I'm only silver so I don't think I'll be fast enough to get tickets for it.

That was me - Guerlain kiss kiss primer. It's on offer on Escentual

https://escentual.com/products/guerlain-kisskiss-liplift-1-85g

I'm going to try for a Gold ticket but I don't like my chances. They're releasing on a Tuesday which is an office day so that further complicates it as I won't be able to watch closely for the drop.

I am also hoping to try and get a gold ticket but think it will be a challenge.
@OvaHere heard it’s 10am and I may have blocked my diary from 9:30 onwards

Oh that sounds just my thing! Would love to go, but I'm only Bronze! If tickets are still available, I might just treat myself.

Thanks everyone ♥️
Is there a code? It's showing at full price. I knew I should have got it the first time I saw it 🤣🤦‍♀️

That's weird @Doglover73, it shows as £18.50 for me using that link. Maybe because I have an account with them? I found it by doing a Google search and clicking on the Shopping tab, maybe try that?

Ah, this will be why - VIP sale started yesterday. So either log in, check your emails, or wait a day or two

Even weirder - I followed your link and signed in but it was still full price. Then I googled it, saw the same link you did with the &18.50 price, clicked on that and got the reduced price.

Thanks. That could be manageable.

It's a shame it's gold members and then general release. I might've had a small chance if it was silver next. I'll try to grab one but I doubt I'll be successful. Do you know how many tickets one person can buy? Is it just one each or can you buy a +1?

I think you can buy 2 on general release (don't quote me on that). The Gold ticket includes a guest but the guest doesn't receive a goody bag.

I need 314 points to reach gold. Does anyone know what that is in real money? How much would I need to spend? ☺️

How good is Sephoria? Is it worth a trip down to London (approx 3hrs on a train?) 😂 I’m a gold member.

I think it’s 1 point per £1 spent and has to be done my Monday 10th as that’s the cutoff date

I don't think it's been held here before. I could be wrong about that.

No idea what to expect but probably not as wild as the ones in the US like Ulta Beauty world where they went home with suitcases full of stuff.

Sephoria: £95! What do you get for that as a non-gold member?

Thanks

Hmmm... Maybe not then 🤣