Last Friday I had that oh-so-familiar urge…to hit the shops. It can be very dangerous working so close to Oxford Street you know! So once I escaped the office for the weekend I made a little bee-line for Oxford Street with an indulgent browse around some of my favourite beauty halls in mind (plus a stop off for a quick eyebrow threading).
I ended up in Debenhams admiring the gorgeous Lancome Christmas collection – my first reason for going there was to stock up on my current favourite mascara ‘Lancome Hypnose Star‘ which I was pleased to see was currently available in a little Christmas gift set with a mini Bi-Facil and a khol liner for the same price as the mascara is available normally.
This is when it all started to go wrong…and by wrong I mean I was sucked in by the old ‘gift with purchase’…
Which led to this happening:
I had been admiring the Teint Miracle Foundation for a while and had tried a sample and liked it, but previously talking myself out of purchasing as I know I don’t need any extra foundations, I have plenty. But the girl on the counter was lovely and helpful and before I knew it I was handing over the credit card with wild abandon.
The gift with purchase deal was with two product you got a pretty little make-up bag filled with a whole host of sample products, including skincare plus a mini Hypnose Star and either a mini lipgloss or a mini Juicy Tube and two make-up brushes (foundation and concealer). Then with a *third* purchase you can also take home a full size Bi-Facil eye make-up remover…
So in case you didn’t guess, I went with the third purchase. For nostalgia I chose a Juicy Tube in Melon. Juicy Tubes were one of my first ever high-end make-up purchases and I always loved the Melon version as it didn’t contain glitter like the others did. My inner teenager is really happy to have this in my life again!
The three purchases I went for are…Hypnose Star Mascara, Teint Miracle Foundation and Melon Juicy Tube…and then I got a whole load of extras free! I won’t list them all as you can see them in the pictures, but have to say I’m pretty pleased with it all! Definitely good value for money!
On a slightly side note, I have to say I was really impressed with the service in Debenhams – friendly and helpful but not ‘sell sell sell’ or in your face at all. This was contrasted when I went into another one (House of Fraser) on the same evening where I was pestered so much I left!
Oh god I totally get sucked in by those free gift deals too! I always end up spending more money than I can afford but I never care because getting all the new products is so exciting. Xx http://Www.sophieemmasmiles.blogspot.co.uk
I had a huge Lancôme splurge the other day and received the free make up bag (which has amazing products in) and the bi facial. I actually chose something’s for Christmas (in a separate transaction) so I ended up getting 2 make up bags! Absolutely love Lancôme and their genifique and Hydra Zen are included free which is super because they’re really expensive – but so worth it. Love Lancôme products and yes they’re pricey but you get what you pay for 🙂 xxx
OMG, can´t believe I still haven´t gotten around to try the Hypnose Masacara…def. on my next shopping list! Love Lancome! Would you mind checking out my blog? Would love to win you over as a follower (and I don´t mind to return the favor)…✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰
These look like lovely products, I have my eye on the mascara set.
Love the free gift, I’m a total sucker for free gifts with purchase!
Gillian x
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Great post! I love the Lancome Mascara Christmas sets. I bought one as soon as they came out but might have to get another one for this offer 🙂
Oooh, I may have to buy the Lancome mascara set! Is it a Debenhams exclusive?
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Hahaha its dangerous shopping sometimes.
Love the Hypnose Star set! Love my Hypnose Drama and want to try the ‘Star’ next so definitely going to be on the lookout for that little set x
Oh god I totally get sucked in by those free gift deals too! I always end up spending more money than I can afford but I never care because getting all the new products is so exciting. Xx
http://Www.sophieemmasmiles.blogspot.co.uk
I’ve had my eye on the Hypnose gift set. It’s as good a time as any to try the mascara out. 🙂
I had a huge Lancôme splurge the other day and received the free make up bag (which has amazing products in) and the bi facial. I actually chose something’s for Christmas (in a separate transaction) so I ended up getting 2 make up bags! Absolutely love Lancôme and their genifique and Hydra Zen are included free which is super because they’re really expensive – but so worth it. Love Lancôme products and yes they’re pricey but you get what you pay for 🙂 xxx
Would love it if you could check out my Lancôme haul 🙂 http://www.littlebeautyblogg.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/make-up-haul-lancome-and-body-shop.html
OMG, can´t believe I still haven´t gotten around to try the Hypnose Masacara…def. on my next shopping list! Love Lancome!
Would you mind checking out my blog? Would love to win you over as a follower (and I don´t mind to return the favor)…✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰
jezzdallasmakeup.blogspot.com
loving this post! xo
p.s i’m giving away a pair of christian louboutins on my blog! thought you might be interested 🙂
http://missalicekelly.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/blog-giveaway-christian-louboutin-shoes.html