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

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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.

I was looking at that and wondering is it really worth £300? (probably not given the markup chat) - but the illusion of luxury is tempting me...

Edited for typo

Hello beauty experts,
I had an email from SpaceNK about the iconic hourglass palettes today
they truly look beautiful - has anybody bought one/wanted one/ think they're lovely?
Should I buy one or should I be talked out of it?

Not sure if anyone has mentioned this but Mintd has 40% off I looked at this box seems good value if you like the contents . Also 40% off if you make your own bundle .

Thanks for posting off to browse.

I’m also considering getting bit I’m quite basic with my make up - I’m going to look at the videos online.

Everything I’ve tried from Hourglass pulls orange on me and doesn’t seem to sit on my skin properly. I probably haven’t tried anything from Hourglass in 5+ years though, and my skin has improved a lot since then. I did nab the Liquid Blush in Whim on Vinted for £8 though so I’ll soon find out if this does the same 🙃

Yes, I’m quite basic aswell - I’ll look at videos too (hadn’t thought of doing that!), thank you

Lisa Eldridge has some good make-up videos - https://youtube.com/@lisaeldridge?si=VYzI_gkfJ6DDljlS

Seduced by CB’s 20% off weekend I ordered the Gisou honey oil, hair fragrance and lip set against my better judgement!

I was planning on putting the hair fragrance in my DIY FAC and the other items in my FIY BAC.

However, it’s just arrived and the packaging is so beautiful that I am going to give it to DH to give me back for Xmas in its original packaging 😹

It’s this one if anyone is interested in some early Xmas shopping:

https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/p/gisou-honey-gloss-hydration-trio

That's gorgeous @IlovePond! Very pretty.

Was one of the fragrances in the bundle Commodity Juice? Just wondering if you were the seller I bought from as it only gave me DPD pick up option.

I tried it once and I really liked it but I think it’s more suited for colder months.
But I’m a sucker for anything sweet/gourmand/lactonic 😅

RE: Mintd 40% off...

I am still considering the Selfridges BAC for £250, however from Mintd I could get...

1. Night Recovery Edit, £130 → £78 after SUMMER40

1. Aromatherapy Associates Deep Relax Body Butter
2. Medik8 Advanced night restore cream 50ml
3. MZ Skin Radiance & Renewal AHA instant clarity mask 20ml
4. Dr Levy Switzerland R3 Cell Matrix mask
5. Zelens Power D - vitamin d concentrate
6. KIP Glow Mouth & Nose Strips

MINTD gives the total value as £330

1. MZ Skin Golden Glow Edit, £135 → £81 after SUMMER40

1. MZ Skin Cleanse & Clarify
2. MZ Skin Hyaluronic Acid Serum
3. MZ Skin Daily Moisturiser
4. MZ Skin Gold HydraGel Face Mask
5. MZ Skin Gold HydraGel Eye Mask

MINTD states a value of £370.

1. Ultimate Glow Renewal Edit, £138 → £82.80 after SUMMER40

1. Omorovicza Thermal Cleansing Balm
2. Eve Lom Retinol Serum
3. Tatcha The Silk Peony Eye Cream
4. Then I Met You Bong² Bounce Cream

1. Body & Glow Edit, £105 → £63 after SUMMER40

1. Then I Met You Bong² Bounce Cream
2. Zelens Z-22 Absolute Face Oil
3. Mutha Eye Cream
4. Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream
5. Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment

MINTD states a value of £221.

for £304

then as it is a spend over £300 I should qualify for a goody bag

Omorovicza Queen Essence MINTD individual listed value: £25
Omorovicza Thermal Cleansing Balm Listed value: £25
Zelens Z-22 Ultimate Face Oil Listed value: £28
Votary Super Seed Oil Listed value: £35
Aurelia London Brightening Eye Serum Listed value: £52
Omorovicza Deep Cleansing Mask Listed value: £28

26 products in total. Very little duplication.

Am I mad?

@DidILeaveTheGasOn they are brilliant products. My only thought is - how long would it take you to get through them.

hope I don’t sound like your AI

Nope, you're not mad, go for it! (I am your enabler).

I think this was mine ☺️ Just posted it today. I have Evri, DPD and RM available so it must be Vinted deciding you could only use DPD. I think Evri isn’t supposed to ship perfumes but Vinted have always allowed it to process, maybe they are getting stricter though.

Nope, not me @JPMJuliz ☺️

Thank you! ❤️
I normally choose Evri pickup, and it allowed me to choose that option with another perfume order from Vinted last week, so must be a recent change. Not sure why Evri is doing this - it’s not like they’re shipping them via airfreight 🤦🏻‍♀️

I am now tempted by this. I am mad so please don’t let me influence you. Off to have a nosey.

I’m neutral with slightly olive undertone (“self diagnosed” I might add!) and I bought one on eBay the other week, and I really like it. It’s not pulling orange on me, really nice pink colour and sheen. I’m a fan 😊

I’m also neutral and olive, it seems an uncommon combination!

Thank you @Peachbubble !
@SummerLimes it's a lot isn't it. I can't decide. I do think the Mintd boxes are a tremendous deal and are possibly more easily consumable than more fragrances and make up in the Selfridges BAC.

If I got the Mintd order, that would increase my incoming products from 189 to 215. Which isn't enough to stop me, obviously, but how am I going to monitor and use the stash? Well - Chatgpt can do a spreadsheet for me so that would help.

I'm so tempted because it's such a big saving and there's no Dods.

@Beautyfox let me know your verdict...

It’s really tempting and they are excellent products. A spreadsheet is a good idea. I normally buy if I’ve less than 5 in a category. Unless it’s an amazing deal <not helpful>.

@SummerLimes I was trying to implement a similar thing from November last year and ended up with a few empty categories, so now I'm trying to build up a good stash to get me through next year without having to shop. I probably will shop as well, but I hope not, or at least in a considered way. That's my justification for several BACs already, and then considering these Mintd edits. I don't think I need them though, at this point. I mean, nobody needs four edits, but with almost 200 products coming my way, I definitely don't.

I'd really like to try the Omorovicza Thermal Cleansing Balm because it's got an orange blossom scent, and the Then I Met You Bong² Bounce Cream which has a citrus-grapefruit scent, and the Tatcha eye cream. So, perhaps I could be normal and just get the Ultimate Glow Renewal edit for £82.80 with discount?

All in favour of me being normal, say aye
All in favour of buying four edits, make squeaking noises