Latest news with #GiveMeCosmetics
North Wales Live
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- North Wales Live
Give Me Cosmetics fans race to nab £35 box with makeup and skincare worth £70
A beauty brand hailing from Liverpool, popular among celebrities, has unveiled a budget-friendly beauty box that offers more than 50% savings on its contents. Give Me Cosmetics is marking its eighth birthday this summer with a plethora of deals and discounts, including the Limited Edition Birthday Mystery Box. Retailing at £34.99 but brimming with products valued up to £75, the box encompasses nine items across skincare, bodycare and haircare. Inside, you'll find full-size shampoo and conditioner, one of their viral Glazed Lip Oils, exclusive Give Me merchandise, plus a surprise assortment of beauty treats, all presented in a festive birthday design. The Glazed Lip Oils, featured in the box, were the first-ever makeup product launched by the brand earlier this year. The launch was celebrated with a towel-clad photoshoot at Liverpool's renowned Pier Head, which received widespread acclaim for 'celebrating real beauty with real people'. Offered in 12 shades, the Glazed Lip Oils merge skincare and colour in a nourishing, non-sticky formula that hydrates and shines. Beauty writer Jada Jones tested them out earlier this year and commended the metal applicator for its 'pleasant cooling sensation'. She added: "Mocha Motive strikes the perfect balance between pigment and gloss. I would suggest having a cotton bud or wipe handy as application can get a bit messy, but overall, I'm a big fan and I foresee myself reaching for Mocha Motive more than any of my other oils or glosses." Whilst Give Me Cosmetics has revealed some details of the box, the precise shades and certain specific items remain unknown. This might create anticipation for some customers, others may prefer to know exactly what they're purchasing. In that case, they might favour the brand's Full Haircare Set. Valued at £67.93, the hair collection is priced at £19.99, featuring seven full-sized hair products designed to restore dry and damaged hair in one convenient set. Meanwhile, their skincare mega bundle is valued at £185.81, but has been slashed to £64.99. From enriching creams to exfoliating tools, beauty enthusiasts can rest assured knowing their skincare regime is sorted. They're not the only retailer offering excellent value, however. The OK! Beauty Box contains 11 products. Ten of these are full size – including a cult favourite Medik8 serum. The worth totals over £210, yet the box typically costs £59.99 to purchase. In other beauty bargain news, it's certainly worth exploring Rodial's outlet section, which frequently features full-size skincare products (including anti-ageing powerhouse formulations) reduced by up to 87%, simply because the packaging is damaged or unboxed. An anti-ageing component that's long been rumoured to be favoured by Princess Kate is bee venom, and you'll discover plenty of it in Rodial's Bee Venom Moisturiser. Typically retailing at £150 for a 50ml pot, you can purchase it out of the box for £90, representing a 40% discount. However, Give Me Cosmetics truly is a beauty brand gaining momentum. What began as a single-person venture in 2017 with merely four products has since expanded into a 450-strong product range, dispatching over 2.7 million orders worldwide. Based in Liverpool, the brand has received backing from celebrities including Michelle Keegan, Rita Ora, Emma Bunton, and Nicole Scherzinger. Its standout product, the Argan Oil and Coconut Oil Hair Mask, continues to be a global bestseller with over 1.5 million units sold to date. Commenting on the mask, Michelle Keegan said: "I'll be honest, I've never heard of it before, didn't know if it was going to work. I used it once and the results were amazing. Took it on holiday and haven't stopped using it since." Whether you're a devoted fan or keen to sample some of Give Me Cosmetics' products at an affordable price, the Limited Edition Birthday Mystery Box offers shoppers just that opportunity. However, it's worth bearing in mind that this is a one-off release, and once it's sold out, it's gone for good. Shoppers can check out the deal on the Give Me Cosmetics website.
Daily Mirror
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
£9 body spray perfume 'as good if not better than Sol de Janeiro'
The Give Me Cosmetics body spray bundle is currently on sale and includes scents similar to Sol de Janeiro's adored fragrances With summer around the corner and heatwaves already sweeping across the UK, perfume enthusiasts are on the lookout for the perfect summery scent. For those still unsure about their signature spritz, budget beauty retailer Give Me Cosmetics has launched a body spray bundle containing four mists that's currently on sale for £36, working out at £9 a bottle. Certain brands have gained a reputation for their 'summer in a bottle' sprays, achieving cult status among perfume fans. Brands like Sol de Janeiro are adored by beauty buffs, but at £38 for 240ml, they're not the most affordable. The four Give Me Cosmetics sprays bear similarities to much pricier options available in the market, meaning customers can get 800ml of fragrance for £2 less than one bottle of 240ml Sol de Janeiro. The most popular Give Me Cosmetics mist with over 700 reviews is Caramel Vacay, which is very similar to to Sol de Janeiro's iconic Cheirosa 62 fragrance. The spray features subtle notes of pistachio, sweet almond, heliotrope and jasmine - along with the anticipated vanilla and salted caramel. As reported by Nottinghamshire Live, Superdrug sells a similar Mar E Sol Salted Caramel and Pistachio Body Mist which costs £11.99 for a 250ml bottle. The second spray included in the Give Me Cosmetics bundle is Orchid Dreams which features warm violet and vanilla orchid notes, making it similar to Sol de Janeiro's Cheirosa 59. Meanwhile, Sunset Serenity combines caramel and luscious fruits, offering a scent similar to Cheirosa 87. The final fragrance in the collection, Botanical Breeze, doesn't compare to any Sol de Janeiro body spray. It echoes Victoria's Secret Fresh Jade with its blend of apple, coconut, lemon, and orange, although this particular VS scent hasn't hit the UK shelves yet. The Give Me Cosmetics bundle boasts a flawless record with all three reviewers giving it top marks. A delighted customer commented: "They products are great, smells lovely and fast delivery will definitely buy again." A second satisfied shopper said: "Love them all, they all smell so fresh." Another wrote: "Amazing smells and the spray lasts. I like all the fragrances to suit my moods. The sprays are so light, they glide into the skin." The Caramel Vacay spray that's similar to Sol De Janeiro's Cheirosa 62 has an impressive five-star rating from over 700 reviews. One impressed buyer penned: "This is just as good if not better than Sol de janeiro and smells delicious and lasts longer." Another rave review reads: "Absolutely love this body spray. Smells gorgeous and doesn't leave any sort of sticky feeling like some others do. Cannot fault any products I have purchased from this website so far. Skincare, hair care is all amazing. Also the body cream is great too, it's smooth and like the spray has no stickiness feeling, also smells just as good as the body spray." It's worth noting, however, that some customers have experienced issues when ordering from Give Me Cosmetics. On Trustpilot, one buyer explained: "Terrible service. My hair products arrived with an item missing as it was not packaged well at all and had damage. Poor customer service when this was highlighted." The Give Me Cosmetics body spray bundle containing four 800ml fragrances can be purchased here for £36. Meanwhile, Sol de Janeiro's £38 Perfume Mist Discovery Set is available at LookFantastic, but only contains 120ml bottles.
Edinburgh Live
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Perfume fans praise £9 bottle that's 'just as good if not better than Sol de janeiro'
With summer fast-approaching, fragrance fans are on the hunt for the perfect summer scent. And for those undecided on their signature spritz, affordable beauty retailer GiveMeCosmetics has released a body spray bundle containing four mists for £9 each. Certain brands have earned a reputation for their 'summer in a bottle' sprays, achieving cult status among perfume buffs. Brands like Sol de Janeiro are revered by beauty lovers, but at £38 for 240ml, they're not the most affordable. By comparison, shoppers can get four GiveMeCosmetics sprays for £36, containing four scents that share similarities to much more expensive options on the market. That means customers get 800ml of fragrance for £2 cheaper than one bottle of Sol de Janeiro. By far the most popular mist, having racked up more than 700 reviews, is Caramel Vacay, which draws some similarities to Sol de Janeiro's cult classic Cheirosa 62. The bottle boasts subtle notes of pistachio, sweet almond, heliotrope and jasmine - alongside the expected vanilla and salted caramel. Superdrug also sells an £11.99 Mar E Sol Salted Caramel & Pistachio Body Mist, which features 250ml. Likened to Cheirosa 59, Orchid Dreams stars warm violet and vanilla orchid notes. While Sunset Serenity blends together caramel and luscious fruits for something reminiscent of Cheirosa 87. (Image: GiveMeCosmetics) The final scent in the set, Botanical Breeze, doesn't seem to compare to any of Sol de Janeiro's scents. Instead it shares similar notes to Victoria's Secret Fresh Jade with apple, coconut, lemon and orange notes, however, the VS mist doesn't seem to be available to buy in the UK yet. So far there are only three reviews for the spray bundle but they're all perfect five stars. One shopper said: "They products are great , smells lovely and fast delivery will definitely buy again." A second penned: "Love them all they all smell so fresh." A third added: "Amazing smells and the spay lasts. I like all the fragrances to suit my moods. The sprays are so light they glide into the skin." However it is worth noting that Caramel Vacay, which shares a number of notes with cult classic Sol De Janeiro's Cheirosa 62, has an average rating of 5 of out 714 reviews. One shopper said: "This is just as good if not better than Sol de janeiro and smells delicious and lasts longer." A second penned: "Absolutely love this body spray! Smells gorgeous and doesn't leave any sort of sticky feeling like some others do! Cannot fault any products I have purchased from this website so far! Skincare, hair care is all amazing! Also the body cream is great too, it's smooth and like the spray has no stickiness feeling, also smells just as good as the body spray!" The £36 body spray bundle, which contains 800ml of fragrance, is now available on GiveMeCosmetics. Sol de Janeiro are currently selling a £38 body mist set on LookFantastic but it contains only 120ml of perfume.
North Wales Live
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Live
Perfume fans praise £9 bottle that's 'just as good if not better than Sol de janeiro'
With summer fast-approaching, fragrance fans are on the hunt for the perfect summer scent. And for those undecided on their signature spritz, affordable beauty retailer GiveMeCosmetics has released a body spray bundle containing four mists for £9 each. Certain brands have earned a reputation for their 'summer in a bottle' sprays, achieving cult status among perfume buffs. Brands like Sol de Janeiro are revered by beauty lovers, but at £38 for 240ml, they're not the most affordable. By comparison, shoppers can get four GiveMeCosmetics sprays for £36, containing four scents that share similarities to much more expensive options on the market. That means customers get 800ml of fragrance for £2 cheaper than one bottle of Sol de Janeiro. By far the most popular mist, having racked up more than 700 reviews, is Caramel Vacay, which draws some similarities to Sol de Janeiro's cult classic Cheirosa 62. The bottle boasts subtle notes of pistachio, sweet almond, heliotrope and jasmine - alongside the expected vanilla and salted caramel. Superdrug also sells an £11.99 Mar E Sol Salted Caramel & Pistachio Body Mist, which features 250ml. Likened to Cheirosa 59, Orchid Dreams stars warm violet and vanilla orchid notes. While Sunset Serenity blends together caramel and luscious fruits for something reminiscent of Cheirosa 87. The final scent in the set, Botanical Breeze, doesn't seem to compare to any of Sol de Janeiro's scents. Instead it shares similar notes to Victoria's Secret Fresh Jade with apple, coconut, lemon and orange notes, however, the VS mist doesn't seem to be available to buy in the UK yet. So far there are only three reviews for the spray bundle but they're all perfect five stars. One shopper said: "They products are great , smells lovely and fast delivery will definitely buy again." A second penned: "Love them all they all smell so fresh." A third added: "Amazing smells and the spay lasts. I like all the fragrances to suit my moods. The sprays are so light they glide into the skin." However it is worth noting that Caramel Vacay, which shares a number of notes with cult classic Sol De Janeiro's Cheirosa 62, has an average rating of 5 of out 714 reviews. One shopper said: "This is just as good if not better than Sol de janeiro and smells delicious and lasts longer." A second penned: "Absolutely love this body spray! Smells gorgeous and doesn't leave any sort of sticky feeling like some others do! Cannot fault any products I have purchased from this website so far! Skincare, hair care is all amazing! Also the body cream is great too, it's smooth and like the spray has no stickiness feeling, also smells just as good as the body spray!" The £36 body spray bundle, which contains 800ml of fragrance, is now available on GiveMeCosmetics. Sol de Janeiro are currently selling a £38 body mist set on LookFantastic but it contains only 120ml of perfume.
