UK Release Dates Discussion - All Brands Welcome!

[rockin]

Bargain make up find! I went into Poundland this afternoon, and stopped to see what they had on the makeup display. I was surprised to find they had 2-packs of Collection 2000 "Dazzle Me!" pigments/loose eyeshadows hanging there. That makes them 50p per jar! I got 2 packs of them - 4 different colours. I got Mystery and Paradise in one pack, and Inky and Jaffa in the other, none of which are colours I already have - result!

In Boots, I got the 17 Instant Glow bronzing rocks in Pink Bronze for £4.99, and at the moment you get the Shimmer Brush (usually costs £3.29) free with that. I also had a voucher from the machine which gave me a free Starry Eyes glitter eyeliner with a purchase of "17", which is usually £3.99, so I got all 3 for £4.99. The till didn't accept the voucher, saying I hadn't met the requirements or whatever, but the Sales Assistant agreed that the voucher didn't say that it was not to be used with any other offer, so she put it through anyway. I got the 2 new Soap & Glory lipsticks as well (Guavarama and The Missing Pink) and as they were on 3 for 2 I also got the new brown Smoulder Kohl. Boots are giving out vouchers with a £5 spend at the moment, too. This time it's a double - £5 off of No7 or No7 For Men, and a £5 fragrance voucher (for use with selected brands as usual)

 

[Anitacska]

That really annoys me actually. There's a new L'Oreal Infallible e/s that I really like called Pink Sapphire, but I don't know if it's the same as the strawberry one we got here. I nearly ordered the green one (something sage) but then realised it was the same as the khaki one. Argh!

I just received my Debenhams orders and my ebay purchase of Edgy Emerald and Fierce & Tangy Color Tattoos.

Interesting that not only is the labelling on the American Color Tattoo jars different, but their jars are slightly narrower at the base than ours, and the lids are taller and narrower, so whereas ours are pretty straight at the sides, theirs have a slight 'shoulder' where the lids are narrower than the bases.

Their numbering system is different to ours, too, since our '50' is Eternal Silver and theirs is Edgy Emerald

 

[rockin]

That really annoys me actually. There's a new L'Oreal Infallible e/s that I really like called Pink Sapphire, but I don't know if it's the same as the strawberry one we got here. I nearly ordered the green one (something sage) but then realised it was the same as the khaki one. Argh!

You would think they would at least have the numbers corresponding to the same colours, even if they name them differently (which makes no sense either). Why do they do that? Good thing you realised and didn't end up with the same colour twice. Pink Sapphire sounds lovely - their names nearly always sound better than ours

 

[Anitacska]

You would think so. I might get Pink Sapphire anyway, it looks like a cooler pink than the strawberry one.

You would think they would at least have the numbers corresponding to the same colours, even if they name them differently (which makes no sense either). Why do they do that? Good thing you realised and didn't end up with the same colour twice. Pink Sapphire sounds lovely - their names nearly always sound better than ours

 

[PeachTwist]

Still waiting on my Debenhams order. Sigh.

 

[duku]

I did get an Essie polish in Cute As A Button, it looks like a neon pinky coral. I also got Stella Fashion EDP which smells like summer in a bottle. It's in a very pretty printed design too.

Is that a new Stella McCartney fragrance? I love the original Stella, it's been my favourite perfume for years!

 

[toobusytostitch]

You would think so. I might get Pink Sapphire anyway, it looks like a cooler pink than the strawberry one.

I did find something on a blog that compares the various countries releases of these - and as you lot have enabled me to buy no less that SIX of these today (on 3 for price of 2 offer in Superdrug), thought I'd share

http://vanity-fashionista.blogspot.co.uk/2012/01/loreal-infallible-eyeshadow-addict.html

Info is at the end of the article.

My Debenhams order hasn't arrived. I'm at work, and dh is at home tomorrow, so for sure it will arrive tomorrow

viv x

 

[toobusytostitch]

Sorry - should have said, obviously a bit out of date, but hope it helps!

I did find something on a blog that compares the various countries releases of these - and as you lot have enabled me to buy no less that SIX of these today (on 3 for price of 2 offer in Superdrug), thought I'd share
http://vanity-fashionista.blogspot.co.uk/2012/01/loreal-infallible-eyeshadow-addict.html

Info is at the end of the article.

My Debenhams order hasn't arrived. I'm at work, and dh is at home tomorrow, so for sure it will arrive tomorrow

viv x

 

[rockin]

Thank you, toobusytostitch. That could be very useful. I actually bought Smoothie Kiwi on ebay recently - I wonder where 'elsewhere' is? My seller was in the US

 

[Anitacska]

Thanks for this! I think Pink Sapphire is a lot like Forever Pink (based on the swatches I've seen online), so I will definitely get it now.

One correction though, Flashback Silver is nothing like Infinite Sky, IS is much much bluer (it is actually light blue) whereas FS is light purpley silver.

Sorry - should have said, obviously a bit out of date, but hope it helps!

 

[rockin]

Just got an email from Debenhams - 10% off all beauty and fragrance, starting tomorrow online, or Tuesday 22nd instore, until Sunday 27th May.

Shame it couldn't have been a couple of weeks later, so we could get discount on June's MAC releases

 

[PeachTwist]

Just got an email from Debenhams - 10% off all beauty and fragrance, starting tomorrow online, or Tuesday 22nd instore, until Sunday 27th May.

Shame it couldn't have been a couple of weeks later, so we could get discount on June's MAC releases

Shame indeed, or at least earlier so we could have had one with Hey, Sailor! I think they probably plan it to avoid MAC releases, lol.

 

[Anitacska]

Just got an email from Debenhams - 10% off all beauty and fragrance, starting tomorrow online, or Tuesday 22nd instore, until Sunday 27th May.  Shame it couldn't have been a couple of weeks later, so we could get discount on June's MAC releases

I'm just hoping some of the summer collections will be up, especially Guerlain, Chanel and Clarins. I'm not planning on getting anything from Mac next month.

 

[PeachTwist]

My debenhams order has arrived. There's something wrong with the website I think because they've sent me the wrong Duo.

The one I wanted was #3, the one with the teal. On their website though it says it's #2, so that's what I ordered. Typically though, they've sent the ACTUAL #2, which isn't the one I want. I'm gonna have to call them and see what'll they do, I suspect I'll have to take it into store or send it back for my replacement - I'm not happy about this. Anyone had this happen before? What was your experience?

EDIT: I've called and they want me to send it back and they're going to send a replacement. She's saying it was likely a warehouse error but I can guarantee it definitely is not, so the replacement they're sending will be incorrect also. I'm almost tempted to just properly re-order the one I want as I can see this being a really big mess around.

 

[rockin]

I'm just hoping some of the summer collections will be up, especially Guerlain, Chanel and Clarins. I'm not planning on getting anything from Mac next month.

I think there are only a couple of things I want next month, for a change. Just Beth Ditto and Casual Colour, isn't it? It's nice to get a break from all the big collections. I wouldn't put it past MAC to slip an extra release or two in there though.

 

[True]

Is that a new Stella McCartney fragrance? I love the original Stella, it's been my favourite perfume for years!

Apparently it's the same fragrance but comes in three decorative bottles. I love the smell. Debenhams - I got the 10% email too but have already bought everything from HS that I wanted. I went back for Fleet Fast and Sail La Vie at Mac online. I was only half interested in Heart Hangover from BD. It just looks like a lovely colour and I don't have anything else like it. Think i am skipping this and CC though.I got a £5 voucher from Boots after purchasing Stella and intend to use it on a gift to buy Armani Summer Diamonds.

 

[Anitacska]

I would ask them to send you the no 3 one, because if you go down to the bottom of the page it actually says that's the teal one. The picture is showing the wrong one.

My debenhams order has arrived. There's something wrong with the website I think because they've sent me the wrong Duo.

The one I wanted was #3, the one with the teal. On their website though it says it's #2, so that's what I ordered. Typically though, they've sent the ACTUAL #2, which isn't the one I want. I'm gonna have to call them and see what'll they do, I suspect I'll have to take it into store or send it back for my replacement - I'm not happy about this. Anyone had this happen before? What was your experience?

EDIT: I've called and they want me to send it back and they're going to send a replacement. She's saying it was likely a warehouse error but I can guarantee it definitely is not, so the replacement they're sending will be incorrect also. I'm almost tempted to just properly re-order the one I want as I can see this being a really big mess around.

If it's still in stock, I might get Au Rose suntint with the 10% off. I've been uhming and aahing about it and last time they had the 10% off it was out of stock, but it's back now. Otherwise I really am done with the May collections and unless there's other collections coming out in June other than the two we know about, I'm good until July for Mac.

 

[Anitacska]

I would ask them to send you the no 3 one, because if you go down to the bottom of the page it actually says that's the teal one. The picture is showing the wrong one.


If it's still in stock, I might get Au Rose suntint with the 10% off. I've been uhming and aahing about it and last time they had the 10% off it was out of stock, but it's back now. Otherwise I really am done with the May collections and unless there's other collections coming out in June other than the two we know about, I'm good until July for Mac.

But then again, maybe not, judging by Temptalia's review. Hmm.

 

[PeachTwist]

I would ask them to send you the no 3 one, because if you go down to the bottom of the page it actually says that's the teal one. The picture is showing the wrong one.


If it's still in stock, I might get Au Rose suntint with the 10% off. I've been uhming and aahing about it and last time they had the 10% off it was out of stock, but it's back now. Otherwise I really am done with the May collections and unless there's other collections coming out in June other than the two we know about, I'm good until July for Mac.

Wish I'd seen that. Suppose it's partially my fault for not reading it, I assume the picture was correct and just added it to my bag at the time. However when I called up today I did tell the girl "I want the teal one" and it's the #2 that's been re-sent. It's too late to even call back until it arrives as it's already been marked as despatched. That's two packages I'll have to send back now and then wait again until the correct one arrives, argh.

 

[Anitacska]

I won an Estee Lauder lipstick on Facebook (I said this on Twitter, so some of you know already) and I've had a choice of three, one nude, one bright pink and one red. I tried swatching the red and pink ones at my counter, but they didn't have the red one, however the pink is really nice (it's called Wildly Pink), so I'm going with that. It'll be engraved with my name too. How frightfully posh, lol.