You know that old, unused mascara (or five) you have taking up space in your medicine cabinet/junk drawer/make up bag? Mine is a waterproof for sad occasions and swimming that I really never actually use (and you know you’re supposed to chuck them after three months anyway…) Well starting Friday Clinique is doing a Mascara Swap at Boots.

Take in your old mascara (any brand) between 29 October and 16 November and you’ll get your choice of deluxe mascara samples free!

You can choose from High Impact Mascara and High Lengths Masacra. One per customer while supplies last.

The Mirror is doing its free Lego toys offer again and this week’s kits are very cute! Beg, steal or borrow (or buy) each day’s copy for a voucher to take to either WHSmith or Toys R Us and collect a new toy each day. Today’s is a Mini Sub and tomorrow’s is a Parrot. I’m only sad I missed yesterday’s Snowman!

Here is a snap of all the toys included in the promotion. There is also a good list of each day’s toys here.

Spooky Halloween in Bournemouth sounds like a treat! The free event will be held in Bournemouth Lower Gardens this Saturday 30 October from 1:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Plus, a spooky Funfair at Pier Approach started last weekend and is on until Halloween!

Here is the schedule of events for next Saturday:

Liberty’s Owl Raptor & Reptile Centre – 1pm-4pm

Trick or Treat Trail – 1:30pm-6:30pm at the rear of the bandstand

Face Painting – 2:30pm-5:30pm at the marquee in front of the bandstand

Circus Wizz Workshop – 1:30pm-6:30pm

Pumpkin Glow competition – judging at 6pm in front of bandstand

Fancy Dress competition – 5pm at the bandstand – all ages welcome

Dr Balloon Man – 2pm-5pm next to the Arts & Crafts marquee

Scott Servante – 1:30pm-6:30pm – Illusionist, Magic Show and Workshop.
Spooky Disco and Lanky Panky Stilt Walker

There will also be performances in the bandstand throughout the afternoon, including;
Julie Adams Stage School
Funky Little Choir Company
The Zapp School of Dance

Twinnings are doing a free giveaway promo again! Two free cups worth of tea are up for grabs (see snap below for the kinds you can choose from).

You’ve got to give up your details and sign up for the Twinnings “teamails” but they do promise to send you lots of offers and competitions. Click here to get yours.

The latest bonus from Clinique is fabulous! Clinique and top British fashion designer Betty Jackson have collaborated for the second year to bring you the must-have Bonus Time gift for autumn.  The gift is exclusive to Debenhams stores nationwide from Thursday 14^th to Saturday 30^th October and is free with the purchase of two or more Clinique products (one to be skin care).

Here are the details:

The bag

Betty Jackson’s eye for colour and pattern has resulted in a visually stunning flower print bonus time bag for Clinique’s autumn offering, perfect for holding all your cosmetic essentials.

The goods

Exclusive Learn by Numbers Eye Compact in Neutral contains the perfect trio of wearable shades to create a beautifully natural look.  An easy to follow, numbered guide indicates the ideal application areas for the three eyeshadow shades.  These crease-free, long wearing and  creamy formulas couldn’t be easier to use or wear.

Rinse-Off Foaming Cleanser, 50ml goes from cream to lather quickly. It gently and effectively removes long-wearing makeup.  Skin feels clean and fresh, whilst Hyaluronic Acid and Glycerine help retain moisture in the skin leaving it hydrated and comfortable.

Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion, 30ml is formulated to have the same balance of oil and water as the skin’s own natural balance.  It is the perfect drink for thirsty skin.  Absorbed quickly into the skin, it leaves no residue on the surface.  Skin looks fresher and healthier whilst  feeling comfortable and smooth.

High Impact Curling Mascara in Black, 4g introduces thermal technology to a curling mascara. This long-wearing, innovative formula lasts 24 hours without running or smudging, but can be removed easily with warm water. Perfect for all lash types, it won’t flake, clump or smudge.  Ophthalmologist tested and appropriate for contact lens wearers.

Long Last Glosswear SPF 15 in Kissy Fit, 2.3ml is formulated to deliver long-lasting, high shine with the added benefit of SPF 15.  Long Last Glosswear SPF 15 stays put for 8 hours.  A special moisturising formula shields lips and helps protect against dryness and chapping.  Lips look and feel beautifully moist for hours.

A bit late to the party on this one but there is still time to snatch up your Clinique Bonus at Fenwick if you head over this week. The offer ends Friday 9 October.

This gift comes in a really pretty large flower print cosmetics bag and includes:

*Take the Day Off Makeup Remover 50ml
*Liquid Facial Soap Mild 75ml
*Blushing Blush Powder Blush in Iced Lotus
*Colour Surge Eye Shadow Duo in Beach Plum
*High Impact Mascara in Black
*Long Last Lipstick in Soft Bloom
*2-Piece Brush Set for Eyes and Blush

The gift is free with the purchase of any two or more Clinique products, one from the skincare range (tip: skincare includes powder, or at least did the last time I got a gift!).

Gift contains promotional size products. One gift per client, while stocks last.

Pop into Robert Dyas with this voucher and get a free Wottle (Orla Kiely water bottle) and a £5 money off voucher for any Brita Water filter jug and £3 off Brita Maxtra 6 pack of water filters cartridges. Or order online and your free Wottle will be added to your basket.

The Wottle, developed exclusively by leading designer Orla Kiely, is made by Brita from 100%  recycled materials here in the UK. This designer water bottle, would normally cost you £4.99.

Each year in the UK we consume billions of litres of bottled water. If we all used a Wottle, we’d save millions of throwaway water bottles from going to landfill. Each year we throw away enough empty plastic water bottles to fill Wembly stadium twice.

All that and they’re pretty! (just saying…)

Fill out the form at this link to claim a free sample of Zincospray, which soothes and helps protect baby’s skin.

More product details follow…

What’s in Zincospray?

Zincospray contains a mix of natural ingredients carefully chosen to help soothe and protect the skin from nappy rash:

• Chamomile helps to provide relief from the pain, redness and itching caused by nappy rash.

• Calendula is a natural anti-inflammatory which helps to relieve irritation.

Zinc oxide protects the skin from nappy rash by forming a protective barrier to seal out wetness, while allowing baby’s skin to breathe naturally.

Rimmel are giving away 6000 full-size Lash Accelerator Mascaras worth £8.99.

The mascara promises that your lashes will look up to 80% longer instantly and within 30 days your lashes will look up to 117% longer. Bloody hell! 117% ?? That’s madness. No really, I’m not just raving about it. I literally don’t believe that’s true.

Anyway, try your luck by logging in or registering with Rimmel (yes you’ve got to work a bit for this one) and give them the answer ’30 days’. Then please, for the love, tell me if your lashes appear 117% longer!

According to this source, Esteé Lauder are giving away free samples of their new Advanced Night Repair Eye product at Estée Lauder counters.

From the Esteé Lauder website:

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSAULTS = DNA DAMAGE

We’ve always known that environmental assaults can damage skin cells and their DNA. In fact, it’s the #1 cause of premature signs of ageing.

New discovery: Today’s environment is even more damaging than ever. All day, every day, your skin is assaulted by stresses from the environment, including air pollution, the sun’s aging rays, cigarette smoke, and even emotional stresses of modern life.

All of these different assaults can cause DNA damage in skin cells that may surface later as lines, wrinkles, sagging and age spots.

Fortunately, Advanced Night Repair’s extraordinary technology helps repair the appearance of past damage and prevent future damage, so you look younger into the future.

THE SCIENCE OF CLOCK GENES
Do you know your skin can tell time?

Skin cells have clock genes that, when in sync with each other, help skin do what it does naturally—repair at night and protect by day.

Working extensively with a leading, independent research team, Estée Lauder scientists are among the first to understand how important these genes are for your skin.

This pivotal research showed that clock genes regulate a series of precisely timed repair responses within each skin cell to help maximise its DNA repair.

Furthermore, with age and repeated exposure to environmental stresses, skin’s clock genes become de-synchronised, causing its natural repair and protective processes to slow down.

Visit your nearest Estée Lauder counter during the month of September to get your hands on that miracle stuff! Boots charges £35 for a 15 ml bottle!

Thanks for the tip, Magic Freebies!