Boots Christmas weekly star gift

thisismoneysaving

princessmoneysaver wrote: »

I don't know if I should get DD the 17 set for Christmas. It was her 13th birthday a few weeks ago & she got a huge make-up brushes set (like this one but bigger http://www.superdrug.com/accessories/salonworks-beauty-tools/invt/444738/&bklist so I don't think she'll need them for a while. Is it good value for the make up part of it?

Hi,

So here's what's in there;

5 x Lip Gloss Godets (6.4g total),
5 x Pressed Powder Eye Shadows (6.4g total),
8 x Baked Powder Eye Shadows (5.7g total),
Blusher,
Bronzer Trio in Limited Edition Colours (8.2g total),
Pot of Eye Liner in Black,
Compact with Metallic Cream for Eyes, Lips and Cheeks,
Limited Edition Mascara in Black,
2 x Eye Pencils in Coffee and Black,
17 Photo Flawless Skin Primer,
Lash Curler,
Pencil Sharpener,
5 Piece Brush Kit,
Hints and Tips from Makeup Artist Vanessa Guallar.

I take it she's just got the bottom three items & you can get tips for free from friends, online or (my favourite,) YouTube. Which leaves...

5 x Lip Gloss Godets (6.4g total),
5 x Pressed Powder Eye Shadows (6.4g total),
8 x Baked Powder Eye Shadows (5.7g total),
Blusher,
Bronzer Trio in Limited Edition Colours (8.2g total),
Pot of Eye Liner in Black,
Compact with Metallic Cream for Eyes, Lips and Cheeks,
Limited Edition Mascara in Black,
2 x Eye Pencils in Coffee and Black,
17 Photo Flawless Skin Primer,

At first I thought no, not good value, but the quality of no 17 isn't bad for the price. I had those cheaper sets mentioned previously when I was younger & never used them because there isn't any pigment in the powders, so you feel like you're wasting your time putting it on.

I doubt a just turned 13 yo will use eyeliner or the dark lip glosses, and mascara doesnt last forever, so in my eyes, you're really paying for the powders. I'd try and see what the pigmentation is like on them instore. I think it'll be ok though. And after all that rambling, yes, I think it probably is good value for your daughter.

Shandygirl

I believe the offer of the week from Friday is the Gok Vanity case,does anyone know what next weeks is.

sarahj1986

Shandygirl wrote: »

I believe the offer of the week from Friday is the Gok Vanity case,does anyone know what next weeks is.

I got the Gok set afew years ago and werent very keen on it.

Does anybody know w/c 2nd Nov star gift...

:xmassign:

Shandygirl

sarahj1986 wrote: »

I got the Gok set afew years ago and werent very keen on it.

Does anybody know w/c 2nd Nov star gift...

:xmassign:

I know what you mean,i bought Gok set when it first came out,very strong overpowering smell!not keen at all.

catpaws99

Hi, went into the other day and this was the offer of the week - £20 instead of £38 in the fargrance section. Does anyone know when this offer ends as I want to get a bottle but can't get into town for a couple of days.

Thank you

hugs2

HI offer finishes thursday

catpaws99

Thanks:) Got a voucher for £5 off when I spend £20 so makes this £15 = me very happy and another xmas pressies sorted!

Always_after_a_bargin

Hi, after some advice. I normally buy soap and glory every year but have decided to give it a miss this year due to still having so much left over and even with my oldest daughter using it, still got enough for next few months and that's using it daily. So with having quite a bit of points on my boots card thought i would treat myself to one of the weekly offers. I have my eye on the No7. I know some say its smaller than previous years but i do love their products and I am using their cleanser and toner at the moment and have used the creams in the past. Even though its smaller this year would you say its still worth it. Have tried the Gok and sanctuary and not really fussed on them. Trying to decide otherwise i will end up adding to my already massive perfume collection and wasting my points ha ha.

nuttyp

Does anyone have any ideas when the ted baaker vanity case will be on offer, liking it quite a lot but will only be getting it if it goes half price!!!

quintwins

Always_after_a_bargin wrote: »

Hi, after some advice. I normally buy soap and glory every year but have decided to give it a miss this year due to still having so much left over and even with my oldest daughter using it, still got enough for next few months and that's using it daily. So with having quite a bit of points on my boots card thought i would treat myself to one of the weekly offers. I have my eye on the No7. I know some say its smaller than previous years but i do love their products and I am using their cleanser and toner at the moment and have used the creams in the past. Even though its smaller this year would you say its still worth it. Have tried the Gok and sanctuary and not really fussed on them. Trying to decide otherwise i will end up adding to my already massive perfume collection and wasting my points ha ha.

If you get it on the star gift then yes it's a pretty decent price if you'll use the creams, i find these creams last ages, my mil buys me the no7 box every year or else she'll buy me a cleaners,toners and a night and day cream and i always have some left when the next year comes round and i get more