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

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OvaHere · 17/08/2026 20:18

New thread and it's welcome to the roaring twenties beauty addicts!

It's been a little quiet on the exciting edit and beauty releases front what with all the advent malarky but summer is drawing to a close and soon those autumn/winter releases and holiday edits will be popping up to tempt us.

If you're new here welcome and hello and for everyone else nice to see you back on Mumsnet's most tempting thread series that you cannot ignore even if you want to. 😈😍😂

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JoRaRaRa · 26/08/2026 19:05

Beautyfox · 26/08/2026 19:03

The email landed at 5pm and I expect they have had quite a few to send out so maybe it will take a few days to get through everyone. I never complained about the delayed order so it’s not a response specific to a complaint. 🤞🏻it turns up for everyone affected.

I'll keep an eye out, I might cancel the renewal before it's taken then 🤭

OvaHere · 26/08/2026 19:08

JoRaRaRa · 26/08/2026 18:57

I haven't had either and I had 2 orders delayed and have limitless pass. Mine's due to expire next week though, I bought it when I ordered last year's bac.

Thinking about it I did have some delayed orders during the warehouse move kerfuffle so maybe they are counting that as well as issues during the sale.

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Sminty2 · 26/08/2026 19:29

OvaHere · 26/08/2026 18:36

Just checked Ali Express. Seems to be the latest faked item. It's worth looking on the site to see all the popular products that are faked.

Definitely buyer beware. If someone is selling multiple in different shades then avoid. Try to stick to items from advents where the seller photographs them in front of the advent box and has other items for sale from the same advent.

And @JoRaRaRa I have seen two today and I don’t think I will usually see one a week. (I’m not a blusher person).

StressedEric · 26/08/2026 19:30

Could someone please pm me with details for the fairy thank you

Annocrates · 26/08/2026 19:51

Could I receive the details for fairy via pm if possible as well? Many thanks!

Allthingsbeautyuk · 26/08/2026 19:53

Could I please have details for the fairy, thank you very much.

namechange0998776554799000 · 26/08/2026 19:59

How much is the fairy selling the sunny days goody bag for?

I actually have one on the way direct from CB, because I took advantage of the 20% off to buy a few things and use up some credit. In case anyone's planning to do the same, the code CBAFF took an extra bit off everything.

The new AoS lip balm was included in the discount, which surprised me.

Thelifeofawife · 26/08/2026 20:01

@StressedEric @Annocrates @Allthingsbeautyuk Fairy details sent

JoRaRaRa · 26/08/2026 21:02

Sminty2 · 26/08/2026 19:29

And @JoRaRaRa I have seen two today and I don’t think I will usually see one a week. (I’m not a blusher person).

I've just listed one but I'm not expecting it to sell anytime soon. I'm now kicking myself as I've had it for a few weeks and it seems these fakes have only just started going up this week.

Addictedtobeauty · 26/08/2026 21:08

I messaged the fairy but they’re on holiday, so won’t process my order until some time in September. I assumed it was the same for everyone but it seems not. Is there another way to order?

user593 · 26/08/2026 21:21

@Addictedtobeauty It might be Matt (mholt) is able to ship sooner.

Addictedtobeauty · 26/08/2026 21:27

user593 · 26/08/2026 21:21

@Addictedtobeauty It might be Matt (mholt) is able to ship sooner.

It’s Matt that I messaged. So it must be Oliver that is shipping sooner. I’ve always gone through Matt and just assumed they were operating together.

user593 · 26/08/2026 21:35

Addictedtobeauty · 26/08/2026 21:27

It’s Matt that I messaged. So it must be Oliver that is shipping sooner. I’ve always gone through Matt and just assumed they were operating together.

Ah, when you said Fairy I assumed you meant Oliver as he is the OG fairy 😅

SummerLimes · 26/08/2026 22:25

Has anyone used the Paula’s choice spf that came in the CB edit? Mines very runny - not sure if meant to be like it ?!

Northernfashionista · 26/08/2026 22:39

If someone could please message me the fairy's Vinted details, it would be very much appreciated! 🙏🙏🙏❤️

JoRaRaRa · 26/08/2026 22:40

Penhaligon's have a load of free samples available on their website.
https://www.penhaligons.com/uk/en/search/Sample

P&P is £5.50 for a max of 3 samples. They go fast.

SheilaFentiman · 26/08/2026 22:48

Thanks @JoRaRaRa it won’t let me checkout just says unexpected error

Thelifeofawife · 26/08/2026 23:04

@JoRaRaRa Thanks for this, I’ve been keen to try some more as I only have Halfeti so far

@SheilaFentiman The same thing happened to me when I tried to pay using PayPal so I changed to debit card and it worked

SheilaFentiman · 26/08/2026 23:04

Checked my JL Rewards, they are doing another £35 beauty event but in store.

Got £5 free to spend on the app too 🙂

SheilaFentiman · 26/08/2026 23:15

Oh thanks @Thelifeofawife i will try again
that way!

JoRaRaRa · 26/08/2026 23:16

@SheilaFentiman I also paid by debit card, I'm not sure if that's what the issue is?

@Thelifeofawife I want to try the new ones so I had to do a few orders. I also picked up a few of the Mr Thompson as my husband loves that one but it's so expensive 😳 I might get him it for his birthday.

SheilaFentiman · 26/08/2026 23:20

Yeah, I think it must be a PayPal thing. I tried again with PayPal and it is just stuck on “loading” now, so I will switch to a card!

SheilaFentiman · 26/08/2026 23:24

Boo, that’s not worked either. I have spent &35 on a sali Hughes talk at JL Oxford street instead so that might be my cue to go to bed 😀

Thelifeofawife · 26/08/2026 23:28

@JoRaRaRa Was it okay with you using different email address but the same card & delivery address? I’ll order more if I can do it that way.

That’s a good idea for your husband 😃

JoRaRaRa · 26/08/2026 23:37

Thelifeofawife · 26/08/2026 23:28

@JoRaRaRa Was it okay with you using different email address but the same card & delivery address? I’ll order more if I can do it that way.

That’s a good idea for your husband 😃

I used the same email address. I think they just restrict it so people only order what they actually want to try instead of just everything.

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