UK Release Dates Discussion - All Brands Welcome!

[sonia84]

Fingers crossed that the mini sets are at the counters next week, I can't wait to go swatch happy. I ordered the Enrapture Rollers online afterwatching Lou's video a million times and I'm not impresed.

When they came this afternoon I popped one of each in my hair, left them in for 10 mins and nothing. I thought it could be because it wasn't "fresh clean hair" so I washed and blow dried it and tried both rollers on a small section and again nothing. I'm going to try again in the morning on next day hair but I'm really bummed as they weren't cheap.

 

[Alisha1]

As I half expected, I ended up missing out on Boots Christmas event yesterday My Dad had a hospital appointment in the morning, and my parents decided to pay us a visit afterwards. We even went into town and had a meal as well as visiting a few shops and doing my supermarket shopping, but I didn't dare approach Boots as I knew I'd only get "You don't need that" "You've already got too much makeup" and so on. It just wasn't worth the hassle. All I can hope is that they do as they usually do and have another such event later. I could have ordered online, I suppose, but it's only £12 in points per £75 spend that way rather than per £50 spend in store.

I did go into town again today as my daughter wanted some bits for Halloween, and I went into Boots to look at the other Soap & Glory makeup. They didn't have all the testers out, but I did test the lightest foundation (looks promising) and the light concealer, which is very light so I definitely plan to get that. They only had one of the double-ended eye pencils out - the lilac and plum one, and I swatched it on the back of my hand. It really takes some rubbing to get it off again, so that looks like a definite future purchase too.

I gather Superdrug is having a special event next week too, from 6pm onwards. In our town it's on Thursday, but I don't know if it's the same everywhere.

I never got to go to the Boots event either - hope they have another one soon! I think I'm giving the Superdrug one a miss as well as theres not much I buy/ want from there

 

[LMD84]

Fingers crossed that the mini sets are at the counters next week, I can't wait to go swatch happy. I ordered the Enrapture Rollers online afterwatching Lou's video a million times and I'm not impresed.

When they came this afternoon I popped one of each in my hair, left them in for 10 mins and nothing. I thought it could be because it wasn't "fresh clean hair" so I washed and blow dried it and tried both rollers on a small section and again nothing. I'm going to try again in the morning on next day hair but I'm really bummed as they weren't cheap.

hhmmm well when i use mine my hair has generally been washed that very day. however equally i am sure that i have read that your hair styles best when you have slightly dirty hair! do you feel them getting hotter and then cooler once you have put them in? if not myabe they are faulty? i hope that they work for you because if not i'll feel so bad my hair might curl easier than yours because it is naturally wavy - maybe you could leave the rollers in for a bit longer and see what happens?

 

[Anitacska]

If anyone wants to buy a Clarisonic from Lookfantastic, I have a £12.50 off £95 voucher code: VAMP95 Ends midnight on Monday. I think I might order a Clarisonic, my skin is not in a great condition.

 

[sonia84]

Tried them today. They def felt warm when in but they are going back. Tried second day hair and super hold hairspray and only on my shortest front layer I had a slight wave with the small rollers but the whole of my hair was pin straight. I had them in for 25 mins so they def were cool. I then put them in a second time at the very ends to get a curl and again.....nothing. Ah well, No harm done I'm glad I tried it out.

 

[amy_forster]

Does anyone know what the mac products are in this blog post?...

http://xfactorstyleteam.blogspot.com/2011/10/fright-night.html

It refers to a MAC Black Make-Up Capsule Range. Do you think its all old Style Black products? Or is it something we're not aware of yet?

 

[Mac-Guy]

Does anyone know what the mac products are in this blog post?...

http://xfactorstyleteam.blogspot.com/2011/10/fright-night.html

It refers to a MAC Black Make-Up Capsule Range. Do you think its all old Style Black products? Or is it something we're not aware of yet?

It certainly looks like Style Black...

 

[anita22]

Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend

I went shopping today, I was hoping to see the Dior Couture Golds eyeshadow quint out on display but no such luck. On the plus side though, I did find myself a party dress: http://www.lipsy.co.uk/store/party-dresses/lipsy-beaded-babydoll-dress/product-is-DR05410_036

Am now trying to work out what makeup and nail colour would go with it, if anyone has any ideas I'd love to hear! (I'm medium toned with dark hair as you can see from my profile pic). I'm a bit stuck on nail colour especially... Gold would look nice but I plan on wearing silver shoes so it might clash :-(

Also, just want to rave a bit about the Stila Perfect & Correct foundation I bought in Boots the other week. I love it! It's very long-wearing without being too matte, it's actually quite fresh-feeling. Big thumbs up.

 

[LMD84]

Tried them today. They def felt warm when in but they are going back. Tried second day hair and super hold hairspray and only on my shortest front layer I had a slight wave with the small rollers but the whole of my hair was pin straight. I had them in for 25 mins so they def were cool. I then put them in a second time at the very ends to get a curl and again.....nothing. Ah well, No harm done I'm glad I tried it out.

aw that is a shame sorry they didn't work for you

No smudging with Stila - todays specktra blog post on that stila smudge stick for those interested

 

[Anitacska]

I've had a reply from Boots and they said if I order now, they will honor the bonus points offer, and will still get the £12 worth of points. So I did.

It's been a busy weekend, none of it make up related, and now I have a migraine starting, so I'd better go to bed. Back to school tomorrow though, so should be a bit more peaceful.

 

[banana1234]

I've had a reply from Boots and they said if I order now, they will honor the bonus points offer, and will still get the £12 worth of points. So I did.

It's been a busy weekend, none of it make up related, and now I have a migraine starting, so I'd better go to bed. Back to school tomorrow though, so should be a bit more peaceful.

i thought they would do that, i didnt want to say just incase they didnt but their customer care team are brilliant, if its a technical issue its not like you forgot to do it, or whatever

sometimes CS are annoying cos you say no to a customer, then they ring CS and they say its ok, or they promise them something we cant do! lol
like one lady has so far returned about 10 mascara's saying they are 'dried out' she uses them for almost a month then brings them back, we said no more refunds and she rung CS and they said ok! lol

rockin, dont worry, there will be more points events closer to xmas, there are always a few, if you need help ring customer service and they may be able to give you some dates, but i dont know if they would know when yet..

 

[lovesongx]

20% off Debenhams (when you spend over £40 - it's working under £40 atm for me though) until wed - code is LH20
Hopefully the new collections will be out before then! Shame the bonus points offer isn't on anymore, that would have been perfect haha. Getting a few xmas prezzies now!

 

[LMD84]

20% off Debenhams (when you spend over £40 - it's working under £40 atm for me though) until wed - code is LH20
Hopefully the new collections will be out before then! Shame the bonus points offer isn't on anymore, that would have been perfect haha. Getting a few xmas prezzies now!

ooohh i take it it's on beauty?! yay!

 

[sonia84]

Oh fingers crossed they release the mini collection before then, with everything I want I could prob afford a free lippie with the 20% off. Knowing our luck it will come up on thu.

 

[Anitacska]

I was hoping they would too. I once forgot to use a voucher for some bonus points I had and phoned them up, and they let me put the code in afterwards! I did say if they don't then I will just return everything and place a second order, so might as well save me the hassle, lol.

I can't believe someone would do that with the mascaras, I mean maybe once, but repeatedly? I would be so ashamed!

ooohh i take it it's on beauty?! yay!

 

[Anitacska]

Called up Debenhams, they said that the free gift is only available if you pay full price, so online it's either one or the other. So I've decided to go to Debenhams later and see if they have it in yet, if not, I'll pop in again tomorrow, as I do have about £43 in vouchers, so I guess it works out better anyway. Still torn about whether to get the big set as well, it's £42 but it does come with a full size Bi-Facil, 3 small lipsticks, 2 small sized cleansers, 3 small mascaras, trial size Genifique (which I love), Genifique day cream and eye cream, etc. So it is good value, but do I need it? (Okay, of course I don't lol.)

Have you seen BritishBeautyBlogger's pictures of the Guerlain spring collection? http://www.britishbeautyblogger.com/2011/10/guerlain-spring-2012.html Once again, I want everything!

 

[rockin]

I got an email from Debenhams for 15% off a £30 spend (HF66). If you read the small print at the bottom of the email, though, beauty is among the exclusions.

 

[Anitacska]

The 20% off works for beauty though!

I got an email from Debenhams for 15% off a £30 spend (HF66). If you read the small print at the bottom of the email, though, beauty is among the exclusions.

Also, if anyone's interested, Sephora (France) has sent me a 20% off code JECRAQUE. Delivery is 15.90 euros regardless of how much you order, although the prices are slightly higher in euros, with the 20% off it balances out.

 

[Anitacska]

Hello again (feels like I'm talking to myself, lol). I popped into Debenhams, but the Golden Hat collection wasn't out yet, so I'll go back tomorrow.

One of my packages has arrived eventually, it's the Sally Hansen Turquoise Opal Nail Prisms nail polish, can't wait to try it out, it looks so pretty in the bottle!

 

[Alisha1]

Hello again (feels like I'm talking to myself, lol). I popped into Debenhams, but the Golden Hat collection wasn't out yet, so I'll go back tomorrow.

One of my packages has arrived eventually, it's the Sally Hansen Turquoise Opal Nail Prisms nail polish, can't wait to try it out, it looks so pretty in the bottle!

I'm sure the collection is meant to be out on the 1st, its so strange how some counters have the collection and others don't :/

is there a Lancome GWP on at the moment as well?