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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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CinderellaParker · 03/09/2026 15:22

26inprogress · 03/09/2026 09:38

Can anyone recommend a good conditioner for my thin, menopausal hair please? I’ve been using a Korean rosemary one which I really don’t rate, and previously used various Aveda ones but fancy a change. Bonus points if they’re not £££!! Thanks

I quite like the Plantur ones. Often on offer in Boots x

Beautyfox · 03/09/2026 15:38

Lancome beauty box has launched

https://www.lancome.co.uk/gifts/beauty-box/01419-LAC.html

there appears to be a free gift if you spend over £100 too.

edited to add it doesn’t appear in stock just notify me, despite it being advertised 🤷‍♀️

Insuffishcakes · 03/09/2026 16:33

YouSawBrigadoon · 03/09/2026 14:04

My hair long curly absolutely loves elasticiser. I sometimes use it as a leave-in instead of any styling products. I leave it to air dry and it looks fab.

Amazing, hadn't thought of using it as a leave in conditioner, I have thick wavy hair and go swimming 3 times a week, and always use a leave-in conditioner and leave it to air dry, it just takes too long otherwise. So happy to have found a way to use it.

DidILeaveTheGasOn · 03/09/2026 18:35

I think I’ve become a bit of a spoilt brat when it comes to deals. I looked at the Lancôme box and thought, well, it’s rather similar to last year, isn’t it?
What exactly did I expect from them - a totally new product line? A microwave or something?

TragicMuse · 03/09/2026 18:42

I'm fairly pleased with my OMC freebie - the kimono is tiny though! I'm around a size 12 and it doesn't go across me!

Doglover73 · 03/09/2026 18:42

YouSawBrigadoon · 03/09/2026 14:04

My hair long curly absolutely loves elasticiser. I sometimes use it as a leave-in instead of any styling products. I leave it to air dry and it looks fab.

Oh will try this 👍😘

wohmum · 03/09/2026 18:50

I wish I’d tried that with Elasticer … I’ve got rid of all mine as it didn’t seem to make a difference on my curly hair… wish I’d tried it as a leave-in product .

IlovePond · 03/09/2026 19:04

Mmm - I ordered the 5 x £1 samples from CB but there is no sign of the £10 voucher. Do we think it’s because I had one of these ages ago? (I thought this was a new version of this promotion, but maybe not 🤷‍♀️)

Has anyone else had the voucher this time around, even though they have had one before?

JoRaRaRa · 03/09/2026 19:07

This edit looks very nice 🥰

Cult Beauty Overnight Renewal Edit is coming soon

What’s inside:

Murad Retinal ReSculpt Overnight Treatment 30ml, Full Size, worth £105
RMS Beauty Lipnights Overnight Lip Mask 9g, Full Size, worth £30
Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial 15ml
Augustinus Bader The Eye Patches 1 pair, worth £20
Dr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel 3 treatments
U Beauty The Super Intensive Face Oil 5ml
Emma Lewisham Supernatural Face Crème Riche 9ml
Cult Beauty Dual Sided Face Cloth

I'm going to try to resist it as I've got loads of stuff in BACs turning up.

Beauty chat - freebies/gifts with purchase/offers THREAD TWENTY
SunnyPinkMoose · 03/09/2026 19:17

DidILeaveTheGasOn · 03/09/2026 18:35

I think I’ve become a bit of a spoilt brat when it comes to deals. I looked at the Lancôme box and thought, well, it’s rather similar to last year, isn’t it?
What exactly did I expect from them - a totally new product line? A microwave or something?

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

SunnyPinkMoose · 03/09/2026 19:18

Mejera · 03/09/2026 19:06

Face the Future 'winter Radiance edit' is now available to pre-order - but no details yet on what's in it, other than a voucher for a consultation. Officially launching Friday 18th September.

£149.99 with a value of £800.
https://www.facethefuture.co.uk/products/the-winter-radiance-edit

Edited

I’m holding out for full deets

OvaHere · 03/09/2026 19:19

Mejera · 03/09/2026 19:06

Face the Future 'winter Radiance edit' is now available to pre-order - but no details yet on what's in it, other than a voucher for a consultation. Officially launching Friday 18th September.

£149.99 with a value of £800.
https://www.facethefuture.co.uk/products/the-winter-radiance-edit

Edited

Keeping my eye on this one but certainly not jumping without some reveal.

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Paetina · 03/09/2026 20:09

IlovePond · 03/09/2026 19:04

Mmm - I ordered the 5 x £1 samples from CB but there is no sign of the £10 voucher. Do we think it’s because I had one of these ages ago? (I thought this was a new version of this promotion, but maybe not 🤷‍♀️)

Has anyone else had the voucher this time around, even though they have had one before?

I only got the voucher with the very first set of samples I ordered. Samples arrived today and no voucher (didn't get for last couple of times either).

Twinsandsome · 03/09/2026 20:42

26inprogress · 03/09/2026 09:38

Can anyone recommend a good conditioner for my thin, menopausal hair please? I’ve been using a Korean rosemary one which I really don’t rate, and previously used various Aveda ones but fancy a change. Bonus points if they’re not £££!! Thanks

I’m not menopausal but have very thin hair. I’ve been using nioxin shampoo and conditioner now for months and my hairdresser says I have so much baby hairs coming through and I do notice less coming out. It’s the strongest one I use I think 4 it’s called

SummerLimes · 03/09/2026 20:44

@Cyclingmummy1 thank you so much 😍 I’ve just emailed Harrods again to ask them to sort out my pass (I wasn’t charged for deluxe).

OvaHere · 03/09/2026 20:58

Paetina · 03/09/2026 20:09

I only got the voucher with the very first set of samples I ordered. Samples arrived today and no voucher (didn't get for last couple of times either).

Mine haven't arrived yet and no sign of the voucher - I'd actually forgotten about the voucher.

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MrsDahliaTravers · 03/09/2026 21:00

I ordered some perfume samples from CB and one arrived as just the card and no perfume! 😂

Fillybuster · 03/09/2026 22:55

The CB edit looks excellent. Wonder how much it will cost?

mooshkymoo · 03/09/2026 23:01

DidILeaveTheGasOn · 03/09/2026 18:35

I think I’ve become a bit of a spoilt brat when it comes to deals. I looked at the Lancôme box and thought, well, it’s rather similar to last year, isn’t it?
What exactly did I expect from them - a totally new product line? A microwave or something?

This is actually me 😂😂😂

IlovePond · 04/09/2026 00:21

That makes sense @Paetina, thanks.

I thought it was a new promo - didn’t realise it was just a continuation so of course they won’t give me another voucher 😿

JoRaRaRa · 04/09/2026 05:12

My CB AC is hasn't been passed over to Royal Mail 🙈

mrspk · 04/09/2026 09:13

I'm quite interested in the Boots Redken box which has been released, not a brand Ive ever tried before but I've wanted to for a while

SummerLimes · 04/09/2026 09:39

mrspk · 04/09/2026 09:13

I'm quite interested in the Boots Redken box which has been released, not a brand Ive ever tried before but I've wanted to for a while

This does look really good. I’ve had the spray before and liked it.

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