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

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Welcome back all.

We rattled through the last thread and with Black Friday round the corner this one will go fast too. I hope we haven't all spent up on advents... 😂

Thank you as always to our regulars for you contributions and if you've been reading and thinking of joining come and say hello. 😊

I bought two sets and paid £118.94, so yes x

I received an email from them on Monday this week. I noticed it’s only available online now, didn’t mention an option to collect from store!
still no samples on the website too!! 😢😢

Lumene 'Pink Deals' this week - everything pink(ish) is reduced:

https://uk.lumene.com/collections/singles-day?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=email&_kx=5f0jl4U_1mzVDLDLhbWDM_TqrPPEynfTWUwa5A-Cl6Y.SFzSnp

Hi all I have a challenge if anyone is keen?

I'm doing a pick and mix beauty hamper for a friend’s birthday - whilst also using it as an excuse to buy bits for me…Looking for beauty, hair, a small bit of make up and body stuff.

what are the best advent or box bargains this week? I have the you beauty calendar on radar.

I bought one before from LF with the intention of reusing the filing box but never did. I threw it out a few months ago 🤣

Right, I've done my SpaceNK order to get the samples. Hello Sunday isn't in the 20% off but they are doing a free handcream with orders over £25 so I got a serum from HS and a mini rare beauty blush and used £5 of NDulge points. Hopefully all the samples actually arrive :)

Anyone got the boots icons email for this weeks item. I'm determined to get one of those makeup bags.

The Laneige and Nars ones are available @Hicupping

I think you can request a new physical card then maybe a new virtual. Such a faff though especially when you cant add points on at a later date and cant access extra points offers.
Although my offers from Boots are naff. I clearly spend too much there 🤔🙄🤷🤣

I don't want the contents :-(

The lovely green Aveda one was still available as of last night too.

Vinted lessons - this week I've had someone sell me something that SpaceNK hadn't delivered to them yet from the GWP. And very sadly the full size Barbara Sturm mask was rancid, oils had gone even though still sealed, checked the date site if accurate it's 2018.

Tempted by Regimes but already have the Murad in my stash. I did order the previous skin survival edit from Regimes and was very pleased with it. I see they've now reduced this to £37 if you add to basket with the new one so I'm tempted get another of those, worth it just for the Shiseido serum which I really like.

Oh im really tempted with this especially with the extra boxes. Ive had a box previously and was good value. Shame the medik 8 isn't a different cream but its sellable. It has stuff id use with my now perioral dermatitis skin. Ks goats milk and the camo. I used to find ks goats milk boring but boring is what I need.
I knocked my prequel gleanser off bath othe night and pump broke off so need to decant as exposed to air. Had cling film on atm. Not the end of the world, even price wise, but I was annoyed as its all ive been using along with water. 🙄

@IDontHateRainbows
Perfect word 🤣🥰

Jo Malone email this morning
Light Up Christmas

Enhance the festivities with a complimentary Travel Candle in the warming scent of Ginger Biscuit, plus a limited-edition tartan stocking with orders over £130.*

Use code FESTIVE at checkout.
*Promotion valid until 11:59pm, 11 November 2026 or while stocks last. Use code ‘FESTIVE’ at checkout to receive a complimentary Limited-Edition Stocking & Ginger Biscuit Travel Candle 65g when you spend £130. Qualifying spend excludes Christmas Kist Advent Calendar, e-gift cards, engraving, and delivery charges. Quantities are limited, while stocks last. Offer is not valid in conjunction with any other promotion. Please note that if you wish to return the qualifying part of your order, this will only be processed if the complimentary gift has also been returned. Offer available online and in selected stores at Jo Malone London, John Lewis, Brown Thomas, Arnotts, Space NK, Harrods, and Jarrolds. Offer available online only at Cult Beauty and Look Fantastic.

Thanks for the Regimes link - ordered, what a great box!

Clinique box half price £55.50 (not that I think it's worth full price!) at M+S

I think I have decided against the calendar on grounds of space so I need other ways to get my £18 for £90 spend - maybe this and some PJs??

https://www.marksandspencer.com/everyday-glow-skincare-and-makeup-gift-set/p/hbp61281432

I know this is not beauty related but you all seem to be extremely savvy shoppers and excellent at spotting offers. I want to buy my DH an Apple Watch for Christmas and I normally use John Lewis for this sort of thing. I cannot see any offers at the moment (seems to be a rarity on Apple products). Top cashback has 0.5%. Is this likely to be the best I could achieve? Thanks for any advice!

I’ve not looked recently but the guy in the Apple Store told me the cheapest place to buy Apple products is Costco. The prices in store are often less than online so it’s best to pop in to have a look or they are usually helpful if you call the store direct to ask them about stock.

The Christmas Bargain thread might be your best bet @Goldleafcat - if the posters on there don't know where to get a bargain then no-one does!

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/christmas/5595884-christmas-bargain-thread-8-the-one-with-the-vag-charms?reply=155754008&utm_campaign=thread&utm_medium=share

I also second @Beautyfox recommendation of looking at Costco

Thank you @Beautyfox and @keepincool I shall have a look!

Oh my goodness all the bargains on that thread! I’m going to have to maintain a will
of iron!

@Goldleafcat
🤣🤣
I know. I went on last xmas then stepped away as i was buying stuff because it was a bargain not because I wanted it.

Im going to look at it now its getting nearer to xmas but with a sensible head on.
Im afte the oura 5 ring and thats not discounted much.
I have an 8% cashback on my lloyds app but have to go through link. I think its a decent offer but I need to decide as runs out on the 7th Nov 🤔

Edits to add not impressed with space nk.
Im deluxe member and zero samples
😫

i put a test item of a £55 candle in my SNK basket and logged in to check out and absolutely zero samples available. I am at lowly peasant status with SNK though 😆, even so I’ve never been offered zero samples before.

Oh I’m tempted by the regimes box - and the one reduced to £37 to try the Sheseido serum. Although I was also tempted by the tatcha advent calendar with 15% off and cashback yesterday and keep going back to peer at it in my basket. I need to sit on my hands! I’ve got the space nk and liberty advent calendars sitting waiting… I’m going to have skincare coming out my ears. Must. Not. Crack. 🙈

Also no samples from SNK but I'm another peasant 😆

This isn't really relevant to anything but isn't this gorgeous?

https://www.fortnumandmason.com/tocca-fragrance-wardrobe-travel-spray-collection-9x4-5ml