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Beauty Boxes (monthly subscription) DISCUSS HERE
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The new thread is ready:
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/66374251#Comment_66374251
We can move the discussion there. Let me know what else I should add or remove!0 -
Birchbox have just put on their Facebook page that we can select one of three samples for the September box from Model Co
a choice of two lip laquers or a mascara
it says you have until the 31/8 to choose yours
https://birchbox.co.uk/septemberboxsample?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=statusupdate&utm_campaign=FB_280814_SampleChoiceSeptember_blog&utm_content=promotion
Ooh, thanks for posting, I'd have totally missed that otherwise - I went for the Morocco lip lacquer.0 -
For those interested in sending off for a MeMe box - they've added an unboxed section which shows some of the products included in recent boxes sets
http://us.memebox.com/unboxed
Includes a couple of YouTube plus photos of the products to give you an idea of what you'll receive0 -
Interesting! All the boxes I clicked on were sold out but it's a good indication of the type of stuff

Edit: Has anyone had to pay import charges or duty etc on their memebox purchases?New to this money saving lark. Any tips greatly received.
No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries 2018 - Not going well!!0 -
Thanks guys. I'm just a little wary as I got stung at Xmas for a gift for my SO. Gift cost around $50, charges were £30.
Especially as it was a gift for him from my parents I was not a happy bunny!New to this money saving lark. Any tips greatly received.
No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries 2018 - Not going well!!0 -
Also: OP needs to be updated as BeTrousse UK stopped trading in June
(according to their facebook page) and I can't find shipping to the UK on the French site?? New to this money saving lark. Any tips greatly received.
No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries 2018 - Not going well!!0 -
Also: OP needs to be updated as BeTrousse UK stopped trading in June
(according to their facebook page) and I can't find shipping to the UK on the French site??
There a new beauty box thread now.
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/50491660 -
There is a new updated thread here ladies! Exactly because the first page is not updated anymore. Join the discussion here:
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5049166
Edit: Sorry I missed your post Georgiegirl256!0
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