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. 😊

@Fillybuster TunnelBear vpn is your friend here. The free version only has a smallish amount of data but easily enough to buy stuff 😇

@Talisin loving the enablement! Thank you

@Thelifeofawife that proper made me howl, how did they get cameras into my house?! The audacity! 😂

Has anyone used the Medik8 Liquid Peptides Advanced MP that is in the CB edit? If yes, how does it compare to any other peptide products you've used? I'm thinking about getting the CB edit as it's still cheaper than 20% off the serum alone.

Yes and it's amazing but it gave me spots. Really works though!

Hmm, I use it, but just in the evening as I find it pills under make up etc. It pills a bit in the evening if I use an oil later in my routine. Not entirely sure I can say it works but I’m continuing to use it because everything helps!

@fillybuster not just you. Ive not had a code either and im deluxe and have spent a fortune.
You've reminded me I sent an email and got a reply saying we only send to certain people or something like that. 🤣
Theyve done me a favour as im not keen on it anyway and would end up selling loads of stuff and im sick of selling. I also already have too much 🤣🤩

Yes. Previously I was using No. 7 Future Renew serum which worked well for me, then I tried the Medik8 and that worked even better so I switched. You’d have to pry it from my cold dead hands now.

Do you find it pills? Maybe it’s just my skin? How do you use it in your routine if you don’t mind me asking?

No SNK for me, either.

Re: Codes

I tried to place an order with Sephora tonight because I was seduced by the discount code. Unfortunately, the site is glitching - I was charged but my order didn’t go through.

Queue several hours of my tearing my hair out and trying and failing to get through to Sephora and my CC.

The refund has just come through. That will teach me to order stuff I don’t need.

The refund has just come through. That will teach me to order stuff I don’t need.

Will it, though..?

I haven’t had a problem with it pilling so far. My routine changes a little season to season but roughly; I use a milky toner (currently Byoma), then Medik8 Exo PDRN serum when I get out of the shower/bath then around 5-10 mins later I use the advanced peptides. Finally I use a sunscreen (usually Beauty of Joseon) then makeup. I do leave time for things to sink in between layers, the longer the better but usually don’t have time for more than 5 mins on work days.

So I went to the H Beauty Carnival today and thought I’d share my thoughts, like I did last year too.

It felt a bit chaotic when we arrived. It wasn’t particularly clear where we were meant to queue, some people had physical tickets, and although it was supposed to start at 9am, we were still waiting to be let in at 9:05. By that point, I was even more convinced I was in the wrong place and wondering what the heck was going on 🤣

It was absolutely heaving inside, so I struggled to have a proper look around. One of the main reasons I decided to go was the Dior masterclass, which advertised using the holiday collection. Having bought some of it myself, I was really interested to see it in action. I even got excited when I saw two girls sitting in the Dior chairs, thinking they might be getting one of the holiday eyeshadow palettes each 😂 I was right at the front of the queue, too. Sadly, the only holiday collection item used was the sequin lip gloss, in a shade I already have from last year, so it was a bit of an anticlimax 🤣

There were a few other differences from last year. No special cocktails this time, the samples seemed smaller, and the luxe ticket no longer included a full-size product alongside the samples. Instead, you just got to choose an extra sample. I know the ticket was only £15, so I’m not expecting the world, but it did feel like a bit of a downgrade.

The hook-a-ball game was underwhelming too. I was trying to concentrate on picking a good ball when the lady running it started shouting at me for my ticket despite handing me the rod and telling me to go ahead. The prizes weren't particularly exciting either and felt quite cheap.

I think what made it more disappointing was that we'd got up at 5am and had a four-hour round trip, so it was a whole day out for us. Compared with last year, it just didn't feel quite as special.

I'm glad I went, and it was still nice to have a browse, try a few perfumes and see what was on offer. I did come away with a few things I was happy with, but I don't think I'll be rushing to book again next year.

Although, if I do go again, I might make sure I'm there early and head straight to the Dior counter to get my makeup done 🤣

Probably not @SheilaFentiman, probably not 😹😹😹

Thanks for the report @JoRaRaRa I’m going next Saturday so I hope it’s ok 🤞

Can someone PM me the fairy’s details please?

Im another one checking in to thank @JoRaRaRa for the heads up on the dark Chantecaile lipstick. Mine arrived today and it's gorgeous 😍 I haven't tried it yet as it's going in a calendar along with the Liberty scent kit I ordered earlier. I've got my eye on the LE lipstick duo as well, I don't normally like red lipsticks but that one looks really wearable.

Probably sounds amateur to the rest of you, but I went out tonight and put on make up for the first time in a long time. I'm great at skincare (and have the stash to prove it) but tend not to bother with make up. And then if I do wear it, I get paranoid that everyone is staring at me because I look different.
But it did make me think I should make more of an effort, especially given what's coming in my Frankenstein advent (mix of Harrods, CB and Elle, but I kept some of the make up just in case). I just need to work out how to make this part of my daily routine. And then just think of the additional shopping potential....

CB gwp is now live and discount code CBAFF works.

Thanks @JoRaRaRa I'm heading to the Metrocentre this morning. I didn't go luxe in the end as I'd noticed the freebies had been downgraded.

Hopefully, the lady in Clarins has kept her word and put a GWP away for me as she thought it might have finished by today.

I didn't find Dior very friendly when I popped in a fortnight ago. Did you see the embroidered bottle bag? 900 quid 😆

Lisa Eldridge does some great online make up tutorials - she's a make up artist by profession.

https://www.lisaeldridge.com/blogs/videos

ETA - she also has videos on YouTube

I didn't see that but Dior was heaving yesterday so I didn't get to have a good look. Last time I went on a Sunday and it was a much quieter and more relaxed atmosphere so I'll have to remember that if I decide to go next year. The guy I spoke to at Dior was very nice when I was asking about the rose serum. For anyone interested, it's very good on rosacea. I have looked and my prize serum does retail at £30 so more than the ticket cost, but I've never heard of the brand so I doubt I'll get much for it on vinted. I had hoped for a makeup item.

@Cyclingmummy1 I hope you have a fab day 🥰

Morning all, which lip liners do you all recommend? Looking for quite a universal shade, tend to go for cooler tones, pinks and mauves in winter. Thank you! Can’t wait to get my chantecaille lipstick too!
Btw I am so happy with my Chanel mont rose blush, it is so gorgeous, wore it yesterday afternoon when I was out and it makes me look glowy which is no mean feat 😆, it is so pretty and has a real radiance. I’m also really pleased with the neige d’or highlighter, it is definitely for evenings and nights out I think but it is a beautiful eyeshadow topper too. It will last for ever as it is huge!
I tried the Chanel limited edition lip glosses when out yesterday and I’m glad I did as the gold etincelle is too yellowy for me. Sadly the aura shade wasn’t available and I am not that bothered about it. I did love the silver givre shade and will get that when there is an offer. So glad I tried them as the lip trio is overpriced and you are paying £13 extra for a fairly pointless little drawstring bag. I did try the hydra gloss in cristal and I loved it, so pretty! and will save boots points and get that at some point as it isn’t limited edition.

Sephora sale is coming 25% off for gold members of almost everything. Exclusions apply and I guarantee exclusions will be everything I want. Gold members access starts 29th October

I think it’s a sliding scale of discount depending on your reward level.