'I snapped up almost £50-worth of free beauty products in 'mystery box' that's cheaper than Home Bargains'
15.09.2023 - 18:51
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When it comes to buying beauty, makeup, skincare and haircare, I usually opt for more expensive, premium brand items from Boots and Selfridges. But with autumn and winter on the way, and electric bills about to rise, I, like many other people, have been looking to save money.
As with many other beauty buffs, though, I don't want to compromise on quality in turn for a lower price - it's a struggle. So I was over the moon when Give Me Cosmetics released a 'cost of living' box full of haircare and beauty essentials for less than £20.
Priced at £19, the Give Me Cosmetics Cost of Living Beauty Hamper is packed full of beauty and haircare items worth over £67 - meaning you essentially get almost £50-worth of free products. But despite going viral on Tik Tok, I wanted to find out if it's really worth spending money on.
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With that in mind, I tried everything inside the Give Me Cosmetics Cost of Living Beauty Hamper for myself. Here's the craic.
Without doubt, the hero inside the Give Me Cosmetics Cost of Living Beauty box, and my personal favourite product, is the Mango & Passion Fruit Hair Mask, worth £15. The hydrating Hair Mask blends natural Mango & Passion Fruit extracts to provide a silky, smooth and glossy feel.
The conditioner promises to moisturise & revitalise dry and damaged hair, while giving a deep condition that smoothes and repairs for a salon finish. With that in mind, I couldn't wait to try it out.
I have very dry hair thanks to years of bleaching it, and usually opt for Chris Appleton + Color Wow Money Masque to keep it feeling silky and hydrated. But at £39.50 for a