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

[OvaHere]

Welcome back everyone to the new thread and hello to any newbies - join us now in time for the autumnal fun. 🍂💄🌂

As always when the Advent threads are running hot this thread is a little quieter but holiday releases, sets and edits are just around the corner. I'm super excited to be going to Sephoria London in October - I still can't believe I lucked out getting a ticket.

Some exciting homegrown news -after a few technical hiccups the FB group is now searchable (but private) MN Beauty Chat Swap/Trade/Sell.* *For those interested in the group we have a few joining rules you will be asked to abide by. Thank you @MrsBnow12 @CinderellaParker for your help.

Thanks! I’ve placed two orders to get both colours as I wanted to order another Lip Sketch and the Complexion Brush anyway ☺️

Thanks @OvaHere , can’t believe we are on another thread!

First class enabling here 😆

Well everyone deserves a treat 💁🏻‍♀️

Thanks for the new thread. I’m eyeing up the new cult edit as I have a voucher but I’m struggling to find what % the retinal is in the murad cream? Anyone know?

I was looking too. They don't want to tell you so my guess is not that much. It seems to be a serum rather than a cream as I first thought. I'm thinking it will good as a neck serum.
https://murad.co.uk/products/retinal-resculpt-overnight-treatment

I tried to find out the other day but apparently its proprietary info and they dont tell anyone. Hate it when companies do that!!!

@OvaHere@curiouscat1987I guess that confirms it must be a very low dose!

@Beautyfox - SNK sent me an email as it was my two year Ndulge anniversary, (who knew?) It went into spam but fortunately I opened it and right at the bottom was a code for a free Caribbean shower gel 100ml with any purchase no minimum spend.

I have a bad habit of emptying spam and missing freebies, so I was pleased to spot this.

Here’s hoping it actually turns up!

@IlovePond I’m using this shower gel at the moment (didn’t get it free, bought it). I really love the SpaceNK shower gels. Enjoy!

That sounds lovely. I just searched my inbox and found an email from Nov 2024 saying it was my one year anniversary, but don’t seem to have had another. I will keep my eyes peeled in November!

(Has anyone else received an anniversary treat code?)

I had this in the week too, nice little surprise!

I can’t remember who, but someone recently was looking for a colourful palette. I just spotted these on CB and I’m in love with the gold palette. Trying to justify it 🙄.

Did anyone get one of these? 3 edits together. Ftf. Wondering if worth it. X

Glitchy Internet so cant add photo.
£49.99

Thank you for the new thread @OvaHere

Debating fb - I do like to be anonymous though - have experience of stalking. Not suggesting anyone here would of course, just the more links, Increasing the risk (and I’ve unfortunately found unexpected links do happen).

I am seething - I just ordered a perfume from Vinted and it’s half empty. I have others from the brand and know they fill to the top. This is well-used.

No wonder she only showed pictures of it flat in the box - I am an idiot for not realising.

I have reported an issue but there isn’t an appropriate category. I am so angry.

This is only about the third time I have ordered something from Vinted. What do I do if this scammer refuses to let me return it for a refund?

I don’t think I will use Vinted again, and it’s put me right off buying perfume on eBay/Vinted.

It’s so annoying - she could have posted it half-used on eBay and still got a fiver for it.

Yes, there are scammers about. Did you put the issue as 'item not as described'? The few times I've had an issue with items from buyers, I've put in the description that I shouldn't be expected to pay return postage for such an item. Otherwise you'll have the added insult of paying to send it back if they agree to a return. Most have paid for the postage - only one refused as I recall.

That is very annoying. I have sold used fragrance on Vinted before (against policy, I know!) but I posted very clear photos and asked buyers to message me before purchasing, and I made sure they were 100% happy and understood before I posted.

My understanding is Vinted tends to side with the buyer in these cases so hopefully it will be resolved soon!

The sea salt spray I won from The Times Style Awards showed up yesterday. I was beginning to think it wouldn't come. Wish I'd won one of the big prizes but better than a poke in the eye, as they say. 😄I will actually use it as my Ouai wave spray is nearly empty.

It called me too, so I bought it 🤩

Gosh sorry to read that @IlovePond, rubbish. Hope it gets resolved.

Wanted to ask about neck and decolletage cream. Is this something I should be buying, in my 40s, or should the stuff I put on my face be sufficient? I keep seeing products from Prai and I'm not sure if they are snake oil or not.

I do a mix of both. I've just used up a Prai cream and quite like it but I also use up face creams I'm less keen on for the neck/chest area.

I’m in my 40s and have been using the Elemis one. I really like using it, nice consistency and scent, and I think I see a bit of an improvement. I read the Prai one is very thick so avoided it.

I find the pai neck cream pils really badly