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Mecca Loop BONUS day!

Started by trudijoy

35 Replies

24 Jul 11:26am

Spam Is Getting Worse

Started by Mumof3Munchkins

26 Replies

24 Jul 10:14am

Dry Lips

Started by Mumof3Munchkins

24 Replies

24 Jul 10:16am

nbr passionfruit

Started by shazatron101

7 Replies

23 Jul 8:33pm

How many Men are members

Started by triffid

6 Replies

22 Jul 8:44pm

Newbie Question

Started by Lisaanne

3 Replies

24 Jul 7:34am

50 posts, 15 members

tannygirl

3197 posts

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1 hour ago - topic: Mecca Loop BONUS day!

Beauty Loop boxes for all levels are available today. I'm so glad I held off buying that item that I had my eye on for months and recently discovered was low in stock till today. I was going to order it earlier last week so I wouldn't have to worry about it selling out but decided to wait. Found out yesterday Beauty Loop Boxes would be available today.

shazatron101

3391 posts

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2 hours ago - topic: Dry Lips

I ended up going to the chemist after i sneezed and my lips cracked in several places, cue angry ouchies.
i bought a brand named Dermal, its thick, smells like old school chapstick but my word its doing the trick

shazatron101

3391 posts

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2 hours ago - topic: Spam Is Getting Worse

Hahaha i would appreciate that greatly, queenie, thank you!

Lisaanne

19 posts

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5 hours ago - topic: Newbie Question

Thanks Tabucutie, I assumed that is what happened.

tabucutie

483 posts

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13 hours ago - topic: Newbie Question

Hey, the site had a huge clearout at the beginning of the year and a lot of brands and products were removed. I have that issue too when I use the search function, it leads to no links. It's a bit unfortunate but just the way it is at the moment. You can always use the..add a product link to recommend a product that you would like to see added for review. It may be added, it may not.

tabucutie

483 posts

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13 hours ago - topic: Spam Is Getting Worse

I'd appreciate that BR Queenie, thank you

BR-Queenie

242 posts

16 hours ago - topic: Spam Is Getting Worse

Would you like us to put you out of your misery on the box contents ladies?

They've just been sent out. How about we wait a few days until the first ones have been opened so we don't give away anything to anyone who wants a surprise?

And yes blimmin spam! KETO is like a swear word in the office!

kim_rose

1049 posts

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16 hours ago - topic: nbr passionfruit

Gosh, I just love passionfruit anyway

trudijoy

6610 posts

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17 hours ago - topic: Dry Lips

DoTerra have some stufffffffff <3 I’m loving the DigestZen oil, I add it to my water and it’s so good!

MareeB

3747 posts

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23 hours ago - topic: Spam Is Getting Worse

I wish I had one ladies :(

shazatron101

3391 posts

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24 hours ago - topic: Spam Is Getting Worse

great minds tabu :P

Lisaanne

19 posts

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1 day ago - topic: Newbie Question

Hey gorgeous BRers can someone tell me why when I search a product to review and then it comes up in the search and I click on it....and it's not there? I'm guessing that BR have removed the product but it still shows up in the search engine? It's happening to a lot of products I search to review.

Lisaanne

19 posts

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1 day ago - topic: Spam Is Getting Worse

Thanks BR for keeping on top of the spam, it seems to be an endless time wasting job for you, I hope those spammers realise no one opens their links.

tabucutie

483 posts

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1 day ago - topic: Spam Is Getting Worse

I was thinking of asking Maree too as I was interested about the contents in the CF box..

siouxsannah

145 posts

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2 days ago - topic: Dry Lips

When my lips are really sore and dry I use Blistex Medicated Reflief. It works everytime for dry, bleeding lips.

shazatron101

3391 posts

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2 days ago - topic: Dry Lips

Thatd be grand, thank you xx

Mumof3Munchkins

2523 posts

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2 days ago - topic: How many Men are members

Ha ha ha took a bit of convincing to join didnt it Dadof3Munchkins but glad you did as we need more male reviewers.

Mumof3Munchkins

2523 posts

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2 days ago - topic: Dry Lips

I've been using one from Doterra hun, it's really done wonders for her lips and mine. I'll message you on Facebook hun as I don't want anyone to think I'm selling to you on here xxx

trudijoy

6610 posts

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2 days ago - topic: nbr passionfruit

I love the crunchy lil things! and the flavour

shazatron101

3391 posts

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2 days ago - topic: nbr passionfruit

ive never tried/made it but i enjoy making lemon curd.. saw a post about pineapple curd the other day and about lost my mind, that sounds delish too lol
to be fair im not a fan of passionfruit either because of the seeds but i do like the flavor :P

trudijoy

6610 posts

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2 days ago - topic: nbr passionfruit

Yummmmmmmm passionfruit curd is hearteyes

shazatron101

3391 posts

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2 days ago - topic: Spam Is Getting Worse

oh i didnt even think of that soozie hahahaha derp maybe i shall do that!

shazatron101

3391 posts

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2 days ago - topic: nbr passionfruit

thank you my love!
its a toss up between that and passionfruit curd by barkers (if i can find it)

trudijoy

6610 posts

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2 days ago - topic: nbr passionfruit

Shaz I’ve used this one several times for making passion fruit dream or cheesecake.

https://www.shopnz.com/tasti-passionfruit-pulp-in-syrup-129977?nc=1

worldofsooziewong

2161 posts

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2 days ago - topic: Spam Is Getting Worse

Shaz, I sent a message to BBBE via Facebook messenger as I wanted to know what brand one of the items was in one of the boxes. They did tell me what it was so maybe trying messaging if you want to know the contents of the boxes.

shazatron101

3391 posts

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2 days ago - topic: nbr passionfruit

obviously out of season but i want some for a cheesecake im making. if youve tried any of the bottled/jarred stuff from the supermarket, whats the best one? hopefully some of you love passionfruit and can help me!

trudijoy

6610 posts

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2 days ago - topic: Dry Lips

yup i've had similar thoughts!

shazatron101

3391 posts

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2 days ago - topic: Dry Lips

i almost wish you could buy the samples mecca (or anyone) send out. i mean id be neck deep in them but i think its a brilliant way to try all the (in)expensive thangs

trudijoy

6610 posts

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2 days ago - topic: Dry Lips

yeah i started off with a Mecca loop sample, to be fair <3

shazatron101

3391 posts

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2 days ago - topic: Dry Lips

bit rich for my blood there, trudi lmao even if it is a holy grail :/ when it comes to things like that i think i prefer the try before you buy lol or at least, a sample!

why didnt i think of rhino!! durr!! ill chuck some on after ive done my diy lip mask and see if it helps. thanks silvene! <3

Silvene

871 posts

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2 days ago - topic: Dry Lips

When my lips get really dry and nothing seems to help, I pop a little bit of Oasis Beauty’s Rhino Repair on them a few times per day. The dryness is usually gone within 24-48 hours, and then I go back to using a normal lip balm (currently using Anoint’s beeswax balm).

trudijoy

6610 posts

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2 days ago - topic: Dry Lips

I've just discovered Lanolips Coconutter and i'm abslutely obsessed.

Its amazing on lip, scratches, bites, i've used it on my nails etc. it's $17.50 from Mecca but it's my absolute holygrail must have product atm.

Could be worth a go?

shazatron101

3391 posts

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2 days ago - topic: Dry Lips

sarah did you find anything to help your mini you?
im struggling to find anything to help me at the moment, it's doing my head in!!!

currently using burts bees, skinfood, apicare as well as aquaphor at night as it's thicker. NOTHING IS HELPING!!!

Charmmy-Kitty

629 posts

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2 days ago - topic: Spam Is Getting Worse

I've noticed the spam being especially bad in the evenings. Sometimes when I log on the 'forum posts' preview sidebar on the right is just full of spam links. Honestly don't understand why they waste so much time and effort making a billion spam accounts.

shazatron101

3391 posts

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2 days ago - topic: Spam Is Getting Worse

its so weird, why are they targeting BR all of a sudden? was it the change in the site? its... bizarre. and they have far too much time on their hands, losers

maree, if you buy either of the new beauty boxes can you tell me whats in them? i dont know if i want one or not so i need a lil push hahahahahaha

tannygirl

3197 posts

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3 days ago - topic: Sephora - Who is excited?

That Zoeva palette looked really pretty I was so tempted to do an order but I knew my bank account would go into overdraw if I did since I didn't budget for a Sephora order this week. Oh well...

BR-Queenie

242 posts

3 days ago - topic: How many Men are members

Hi Dadof3munchkins you have made our night! We've had quite a few men sign up since we launched our men's panel a few weeks ago, not too sure of the exact amount i'll have to have a look.

Thanks for coming on board we look forward to getting your first trial out to you soon!

MareeB

3747 posts

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3 days ago - topic: How many Men are members

Nice to see you dadof3! I hope you enjoy your BR experience :)

Silvene

871 posts

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3 days ago - topic: How many Men are members

Welcome, Dadof3Munchkins! Other than possibly developing a slight addiction to writing product reviews, reading the forum posts and checking the site multiple times per day, plus suffering from a touch of FOMO when trial team invites go out or on vault shopping days, you should be fine.

I tried to to get my hubby to sign up, but sadly he’s not keen on writing product reviews.

Charmmy-Kitty

629 posts

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3 days ago - topic: Sephora - Who is excited?

I saw online that the first 500 or something got a bunch of sephora freebies and a zoeva eyeshadow palette which looked pretty cool. Wonder how early people started lining up to be the first in line!

Dadof3Munchkins

1 posts

3 days ago - topic: How many Men are members

I am. Mumof3Munchkins (my partner) signed me up.

Not sure what I'm in for if I'm honest - should I be worried?

worldofsooziewong

2161 posts

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3 days ago - topic: iHerb Order

Lol, Triffid! It’s getting the parcel from Auckland to Wellington that takes the longest!

triffid

148 posts

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3 days ago - topic: iHerb Order

Sophia the supplements may be same as here but sometimes 1/4 of price.Also if you save up your order you can get free postage which is very,very quick to NZ considering NZPosts snail like attitude

triffid

148 posts

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3 days ago - topic: How many Men are members

Just wondering how many men are actually members here ?

worldofsooziewong

2161 posts

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3 days ago - topic: Sephora - Who is excited?

It certainly sounded like that, Trudi.

tabucutie

483 posts

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3 days ago - topic: KORA organic skincare: have you tried it?

Heard of it but haven't used anything yet.

trudijoy

6610 posts

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3 days ago - topic: Sephora - Who is excited?

Everything I’ve read on the confetti swore it was biodegradable and pre-approved.... I think that ones a storm in a teacup based on someone seeing, assuming, and making a song and dance over it....

Mumof3Munchkins

2523 posts

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3 days ago - topic: Mecca's Having a Mid Year 50% off Sale

I went and had a look but it was only 2 pages and most was sold out. Would have been keen on getting hold of those GlamGlow masks, I love those. Oh well, maybe next time lol.

Mumof3Munchkins

2523 posts

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3 days ago - topic: KORA organic skincare: have you tried it?

Bumping this post because I had a video come up on my Facebook page and curious to see if anyone has purchased any products from this brand.

I'm mainly interested in the Turmeric Face Mask. Anyone used this?

Lisaanne

19 posts

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3 days ago - topic: Sephora - Who is excited?

The 1km queue looked crazy and they upset the Council by putting loads of large paper confetti into the Auckland wastewater system making them a leading story on the news last night.