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

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OvaHere · 11/09/2026 19:00

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.

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OvaHere · 23/09/2026 21:30

BakeOffRewatch · 23/09/2026 20:23

Ooooh my Liberty Founder’s Edit has just arrived, I love it. So heavy! Not sure how to use the Lisa Eldridge Ventura balm will watch her video on it. The perfume is rollerball - not sure if I prefer this or mind it. It’s oil based as well so no
alcohol smell or irritation. At first all I could smell was the bergamot and didn’t like it, but yeah really nice on the dry down. The description is a bit pretentious “Meaning "with love" in French, Avec Amour is best applied wherever you want to be kissed.” As is typical for perfumes https://www.violettefr.com/en-gb/products/avec-amour

Base notes: musky amber, sandalwood, coconut water and vetiver
Middle notes: ylang-ylang
Top notes: bergamot

i love coconut so I do like it. Will be interesting to see how it lasts from morning to evening.

The bag is beautiful. I'm swimming with bags and there's not much I want in this edit but your photos make me want one. 😂

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user593 · 23/09/2026 21:32

LoveLabradors · 23/09/2026 21:06

So I’m on the fairy WhatsApp group. Sounds really daft but how do you order and pay? He kindly sent me the link separately for the cb current gwp but it doesn’t have a price on it, it just links to cult app.

It’s £13, I’d just message him directly and ask him to confirm the price with shipping.

user593 · 23/09/2026 21:34

I’ve just been rifling through my stash looking for a barrier supporting, moisturising toner and I don’t have one! I normally use Medik8 Press & Glow but I need something for rest days. Any recommendations?

user593 · 23/09/2026 21:34

Does anyone use Laniege Cream Skin as a toner? I do have a lot of that.

user593 · 23/09/2026 21:36

Ignore me, Laniege Cream Skin is a toner 😅 I’d only been using it as a moisturising top up spray, but I’ll try it as a toner now!

Hicupping · 23/09/2026 22:59

user593 · 23/09/2026 21:34

I’ve just been rifling through my stash looking for a barrier supporting, moisturising toner and I don’t have one! I normally use Medik8 Press & Glow but I need something for rest days. Any recommendations?

I'm using Neogen micro essence from SNK and I like it, just pat it on, I'm hoping it helps with redness and barrier over winter. https://www.spacenk.com/uk/skincare/treatment/peels/neogen-dermalogy-real-ferment-micro-essence-MUK200057563.html 20% off at mo/

Neogen Neogen Dermalogy Real Ferment Micro Essence | Space NK

Reenergise the skin with NEOGEN Dermalogy Real Ferment Micro Essence, a tonic that moisturises, softens, and brightens.

https://www.spacenk.com/uk/skincare/treatment/peels/neogen-dermalogy-real-ferment-micro-essence-MUK200057563.html

SheilaFentiman · 23/09/2026 23:07

@user593 byoma milky toner… but I see you have solved your own problem 😀

Reb642 · 23/09/2026 23:17

@BakeOffRewatch thank you for the pictures. I thought I wanted the bag as that Liberty print is beautiful, but now I feel like the Lisa Eldridge logo slightly ruins it as in my opinion it doesn’t match the style of the print.

Goldleafcat · 24/09/2026 03:24

Liberty have up to 20% off beauty

LightandBreezy · 24/09/2026 08:24

Most of the stuff in the Liberty offer appears to be only 10%, I can only see Omorovicza with 20% off.

LightandBreezy · 24/09/2026 09:18

I find it really annoying when Liberty do that, advertise "up to 20% off" then you have to work out what's 10%, 20$ etc. Although I've just noticed Augustinus Bader is also 20% off and I know there are a lot of fans here - might be a good way to use up any beauty drop credit still lurking.

OvaHere · 24/09/2026 09:25

LightandBreezy · 24/09/2026 09:18

I find it really annoying when Liberty do that, advertise "up to 20% off" then you have to work out what's 10%, 20$ etc. Although I've just noticed Augustinus Bader is also 20% off and I know there are a lot of fans here - might be a good way to use up any beauty drop credit still lurking.

Their sales are so annoying like that. It's impossible to find what is on sale in one place.

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Goldleafcat · 24/09/2026 09:38

Agree it’s frustrating about the 20% not applying to much, I got excited for the Trinny Elevator but it’s only 10% and they don’t sell the refills so I’m still best off ordering direct from Trinny London. Might get some of the makeup though…

26inprogress · 24/09/2026 09:51

Goldleafcat · 24/09/2026 09:38

Agree it’s frustrating about the 20% not applying to much, I got excited for the Trinny Elevator but it’s only 10% and they don’t sell the refills so I’m still best off ordering direct from Trinny London. Might get some of the makeup though…

Elevator was exactly what I looked at! Annoying!

IDontHateRainbows · 24/09/2026 11:21

user593 · 23/09/2026 21:34

Does anyone use Laniege Cream Skin as a toner? I do have a lot of that.

Yes, it's lovely

BakeOffRewatch · 24/09/2026 12:07

Reb642 · 23/09/2026 23:17

@BakeOffRewatch thank you for the pictures. I thought I wanted the bag as that Liberty print is beautiful, but now I feel like the Lisa Eldridge logo slightly ruins it as in my opinion it doesn’t match the style of the print.

Yeah I don’t really like it either, though the LE logo they’ve used is more decorative than Caroline Huron’s being embroidered on her edit’s bag. I don’t know why they started doing that, the Yasmin Sewell Founder’s edit had “precious potions” embroidered on the side with the handle, not obvious branding and subtle placement. https://www.libertylondon.com/uk/founders-edit-precious-potions-by-yasmin-sewell-000823256.html

Beauty chat - freebies/gifts with purchase/offers THREAD TWENTY ONE
ElizabethG81 · 24/09/2026 12:12

I picked up the Selfridges beauty box that doesn’t appear to be online yet, here’s some photos.

Beauty chat - freebies/gifts with purchase/offers THREAD TWENTY ONE
Beauty chat - freebies/gifts with purchase/offers THREAD TWENTY ONE
Doglover73 · 24/09/2026 12:50

Just putting this on here as I know many of us sell on vinted and us different postage services.

Beauty chat - freebies/gifts with purchase/offers THREAD TWENTY ONE
Beauty chat - freebies/gifts with purchase/offers THREAD TWENTY ONE
OvaHere · 24/09/2026 12:58

Doglover73 · 24/09/2026 12:50

Just putting this on here as I know many of us sell on vinted and us different postage services.

Seems very unreasonable. My guess this is about parking out of hours rather than the lockers themselves.

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IDontHateRainbows · 24/09/2026 13:20

ElizabethG81 · 24/09/2026 12:12

I picked up the Selfridges beauty box that doesn’t appear to be online yet, here’s some photos.

It's a corker! Better than the advent calendar and half the price (and 18 items rather than 24 so should be 3/4 price)

Caggie09 · 24/09/2026 13:42

ElizabethG81 · 24/09/2026 12:12

I picked up the Selfridges beauty box that doesn’t appear to be online yet, here’s some photos.

Ohh this looks really good!

TreesinthePark · 24/09/2026 14:02

I've been able to place an order as below from Catchagem's Instagram. I'm not sure if it will actually be sent out...

Beauty chat - freebies/gifts with purchase/offers THREAD TWENTY ONE
Fillybuster · 24/09/2026 14:36

Thanks @TreesinthePark - already all out of stock!

NiceUnusualDifferent · 24/09/2026 15:47

ElizabethG81 · 24/09/2026 12:12

I picked up the Selfridges beauty box that doesn’t appear to be online yet, here’s some photos.

The trinny naked ambition is really nice

TragicMuse · 24/09/2026 16:08

ElizabethG81 · 24/09/2026 12:12

I picked up the Selfridges beauty box that doesn’t appear to be online yet, here’s some photos.

How much was it please?

I’m in London on Saturday and could make a stop by Selfridges…

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