Boots Grabbit Bargains Part 8..Read first post for current bargains

mich_city

2005CLAIRE wrote:

Anyone ever shop online? Any good offers about?

I wish someone would take pity on that Amaryllis Grow Kit.. its been hanging in there since Christmas :rotfl:

The RoC Renewex MicroDermabrasion Expert System looks a good offer in the 'offer of the week section' Its now £19.97 (Was £39.95)... If your into that sort of thing of course!

cookiemonster25

lmcg123cat wrote:

Better luck next time budacina........does any one know if Metro Centre,Team Valley, or Durham Boots have the SC masks?

will check them out tomorrow at arnison centre and feed back

System

Bristolfarmer wrote:

I bought some no7 rebalancing lotion and it has scarred under my eyes. I have huge dry patches that catch all my concealer, this has been going on for 2months now. I took it back to Boots and they tested it - and it is my skin that's reacted (they did give me £15) but am now using fab no7 eye gel that mummysaver recommended earlier and it's sorted it out almost overnight!

That's terrible - when you say scarred I hope you mean temporary.

The thing that usually sets me off is shampoos and conditioners - IIRC the Organics or Pantene one turned my hairline really red (just thinking about it is painful!).

This No 7 Eye Gel - is there a similar cream version?

System

financial_filly wrote:

bham-dave & angel you have my sympathy re skin reactions etc. as i suffer from psoriasis and have done since about 6 months after ds was born (now 3 1/2) and it mainly affects my scalp,back of neck and around those lines on my neck (sign of getting old or too many lindts..not sure which )

Have you ever tried (occasional) sunbeds? Maybe worth checking with your Doctor. (I think it helps alleviate psoriasis by the burning of the top layer of skin - but that might be totally the wrong end of the stick!)

When I were a lad of 18 - and mens toiletries consisted of shaving cream and hair gel - I didn't bother with anything apart from soap. Then suddenly had a very drying reaction to some product, and my face became so taut I thought the skin would crack. Went to the doc and was given some emolient cream (it stunk!) and then finally bought some Simple Lotion - oh the relief!

Thankfully nowadays, there's plenty of toiletries for the boys too and there's no silly stigma about moisturising and wanting to look your best.

Frogling

financial_filly wrote:

bham-dave & angel you have my sympathy re skin reactions etc. as i suffer from psoriasis and have done since about 6 months after ds was born (now 3 1/2) and it mainly affects my scalp,back of neck and around those lines on my neck (sign of getting old or too many lindts..not sure which )

Hi financial_filly - do you take Omega-3 supplements? There have been a number of studies conducted in recent years, the results of which appear to point towards sufferers of psoriasis benefiting from taking Omega-3 fish oils. General results point toward there being an improvement in the condition of those on the trials, although not all the symptoms were eliminated. Still, if your not already taking them, it might be worth seeing if it helps you at all?

Ooh, and just so I'm still keeping my post relevant to Boots, they still have their vitamins on 3 for 2 if you do want to buy some

System

limey wrote:

Am i missing something here/ All i seem to be offered at the machine is the SC voucher and a 50pts voucher for hair mask. Oh and some bonus on insurance.
No EI voucher and no No7 tanning voucher.

There's something about this in the FAQ on post 2.

How long have you had your AC? If several years, you should be getting offered plenty of different promos.

Only thing you can really do at the moment is try another machine or try another store and see what you get offered.

Longer term - get yourself another card (easy to do) and see if you can "up" your offers that way. Also buy a large variety of different cheap purchases - this MAY convince the Boots computer to bump up your voucher offers.

Good luck!

mcallister1

pdoff wrote:

. anyone know if u get another sc voucher or is it just 1 each like the EI vouchers?

I got another 1 straight away- looks more like lynx click thing.

savingsgirl

Sorry if this is a bit off topic but to any of you with skin problems on your face it may be due to your shampoo. after having baby savings girl I had rashes all over my face and was told it was an allergic reaction. after cutting out practically every food group (which didnt help!!) I changed my shampoo and the improvement was instant. It was the Simple range that I was reacting to - how weird!! Anyway, I now use tresemme and my skin is normal. Hope that may help someone xx

michelle36_2

I can't use the simple range either - it brings me out in red blotches - thought it was only me as there is supposed to be no purfume or anything added to that range.

sugar&spice

I had a fantastic day in Wigan Boots yesterday.

I got:
2 x No7 Pre Holiday Mini Skincare Treats BOGOF so £5.50 then used £5 No7 voucher so 50p.
No7 Sun Protection Glossy Locks Hair Spritz and Sun Protection Shimmering Lip and Eye Screen, £5.50 each on BOGOF then used No7 voucher (seperate transaction) so 50p.
9 x Bodyform on 3for2 so £8.52 then used 9 £1 off vouchers.
No17 wipe and free brush - £1.99 with 200 points.
Also got SC mask fo 89p plus 100 points
Used 75 points off £7.50 spend.

So in total spend £3.40, got £40.65 worth of stuff plus 388 points plus new No7 voucher. Went away very pleased!

My favourite SA was working, if anyone goes in she is mid 40s, blonde hair in ponytail, slim, works usually on top floor near door. She is always really nice and congratulates me on my bargains.

I did try and pay for the mask with points but noticed doing this would not allow me to use my points voucher.

I realised also that for a No7 free gift it is ok to use BOGOF items that make the price less than £15 as long as they reached £15 before e.g. two items for £5.50 don't work but I reckon two items for £7.50 would definately work.

I noticed in the clearance section they had boxes of 5 Skin Clear masks reduced to £1.49 - so with 100 points off would be 49p, which is obviously not free but 10p a mask isn't bad if they've run out of the single ones.