Clinique - is this a good deal?

tara747

OK. Got a few codes and this is what the basket holds. I am really trying not to buy makeup at the mo but seems like a good deal and great freebies (free cream samples, also blended powder, lipstick and brush and free delivery!). Opinions welcome, or youse can say that as a MSE I shouldn't be wasting my money on such fripperies!!

SHOPPING BAG








NamePriceQty

Blended Face Powder Sample
£0.00
1£0.00
Powder Brush with Case Sample
£0.00
1£0.00
Long Lasting Lipstick - Blushing Nude Sample
£0.00
1£0.00
Superbalanced Makeup Dry, Dry Combination to Oily Combination Skin Types 30ml

28 Light
£18.50
£18.50
All About Eyes Rich Sample
£0.00
1£0.00
Moisture Surge Extra Thirsty Skin Relief 7ml Sample
£0.00
1£0.00
Subtotal£18.50

shop-to-drop

Do you have to pay a lot for postage? That normally puts me off buying Clinique online. I am always tempted too with Clinique freebies. I have so much Clinique that I now restrict myself to buying what I need when Boots have a bonus time offer. I try to have some Boots gift vouchers that I have earned from Pigsback to reduce the cost and also go to the Boots advantage card machine and get a total spend bonus points coupon. Alternatively I buy it when I have enough Boots points to cover the purchase. This way a little splurge isn't so naughty! In fact I enjoy buying it even more.

tara747

In this case the postage is free, I got a code. I am torn, I know I don't really need it but it is good makeup, the powder is a bonus and and the lipstick colour is perfect for me...

VfM4meplse

Next time you are in a department store why don't you just ask for samples of the products you are interested in? If you pick a time that isn't busy they may give you a free makeover using the cosmetics of your choice.

tara747

I have already tried them and like them...

swannee_D_3

tara747 wrote: »

OK. Got a few codes and this is what the basket holds. I am really trying not to buy makeup at the mo but seems like a good deal and great freebies (free cream samples, also blended powder, lipstick and brush and free delivery!). Opinions welcome, or youse can say that as a MSE I shouldn't be wasting my money on such fripperies!!

SHOPPING BAG








NamePriceQty

Blended Face Powder Sample
£0.00
1£0.00
Powder Brush with Case Sample
£0.00
1£0.00
Long Lasting Lipstick - Blushing Nude Sample
£0.00
1£0.00
Superbalanced Makeup Dry, Dry Combination to Oily Combination Skin Types 30ml

28 Light
£18.50
£18.50
All About Eyes Rich Sample
£0.00
1£0.00
Moisture Surge Extra Thirsty Skin Relief 7ml Sample
£0.00
1£0.00
Subtotal£18.50

Hi Tara,

try the boots grabbit thread, usually very helpful!

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/...html?t=1133307

shop-to-drop

tara747 wrote: »

In this case the postage is free, I got a code. I am torn, I know I don't really need it but it is good makeup, the powder is a bonus and and the lipstick colour is perfect for me...

If postage is free it's pretty good. Obviously only you will know if you have £18.50 to spend on something you don't need. Personally I think sometimes it's fine but other times it's not, ie do you have a debt that it could go towards.

As you don't 'need' it you could wait until you have earned avantage points or pigsback vouchers like I do. Especially as you will be earning points from Xmas shopping soon, no doubt.

tara747

shop-to-drop wrote: »

If postage is free it's pretty good. Obviously only you will know if you have £18.50 to spend on something you don't need. Personally I think sometimes it's fine but other times it's not, ie do you have a debt that it could go towards.

As you don't 'need' it you could wait until you have earned avantage points or pigsback vouchers like I do. Especially as you will be earning points from Xmas shopping soon, no doubt.

No, I have no debt and decent savings - but I am trying to spend less generally! Since discovering MSE I've moved on from buying stuff like this because I can afford it, to paring my spending down to the essentials and the odd treat. IYKWIM. Soooo... decisions...

tara747

OK, I am veering towards saying no... thanks for the advice peeps! I do have my moments of weakness but this is not going to be one of them!!

shop-to-drop

Hi Tara

I think you made the right decision. How about you put the £18.50 in a savings pot. If you do this everytime you are tempted and resist you will soon see the money grow and get a real sense of achievement. ps Your bathroom will be much tidier too!

tara747

shop-to-drop wrote: »

Hi Tara

I think you made the right decision. How about you put the £18.50 in a savings pot. If you do this everytime you are tempted and resist you will soon see the money grow and get a real sense of achievement. ps Your bathroom will be much tidier too!

Thanks for the kind words. I will do that!

I was on ebay earlier and it's waaay cheaper - I do still need new foundation but if I can get it for a fiver I'll be happier!