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M&S Advent Calendar - anyone want to open along with me?

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CointreauVersial · 01/12/2015 08:29

Or did you all tear into it a week ago, as soon as you got it home?

Soooo....Philip Kingsley Elasticizer was in Box 1 - anyone tried it before? Sounds like a task for the weekend.

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CallingAllEmergencyKittens · 01/12/2015 08:46

Hello CointreauVersial .Well, alarm was set for 7.30 but got up at 5.45 like a kid at Xmas to open mine.

Looked into Elasticizer before and love the fact it was invented for Audrey Hepburn to help her hair withstand the rigours of film sets. But never took the plunge so now stoked to have a sample to try.

ChippyMinton · 01/12/2015 08:50

I am sitting on my hands until DD gets home from school.
I shouldn't have clicked on the thread - you were a bit quick off the mark with the spoiler [santa]Wink

bigTillyMint · 01/12/2015 08:54

EnvyEnvyEnvy

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MuchasSmoochas · 01/12/2015 09:10

I'm in! Excited about the elacticizer, about to try. Although I tried it once before and thought it made my hair very heavy?

BugritAndTidyup · 01/12/2015 09:12

Marking this thread to watch as I am also Envy but would like to know what you all get.

GoneAndDone · 01/12/2015 09:16

I thought it sounded like a lot of hard work to wet hair first and then wait for 20 minutes... I wanted the first box to be an instant gratification item. Grin

superbfairywren · 01/12/2015 10:53

Yep, I was hoping for something I could use today. Am not going to have time to use the elasticizer probably until the weekend now as its DDs birthday today and have a busy week. But.. Enjoyed opening a present none the less. I'm really having to reign myself in so I don't just open them all now!!

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CointreauVersial · 01/12/2015 12:52

Ah, Chippy, sorry about the spoiler! I assumed you'd open the box then open the thread.

I deliberately didn't try to find out the contents beforehand. M&S in Kingston has a big display with everything laid out, and I firmly shut my eyes as I walked past.

DD1 (14) is considering a mutiny, as she only has chocolate in hers. I've told her a few cast-offs may just come her way if she's lucky

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ChippyMinton · 01/12/2015 13:34

That's what I should've done!
DD is nearly 12, she's excited to nab some stuff, and we might set some aside to put in the Christmas crackers if neither of us want it.

SheHasAWildHeart · 01/12/2015 15:20

The Elasticizer is great (and expensive!)

SheHasAWildHeart · 01/12/2015 15:21

The Advent Calendar is sold out online and there are no M&S stores near me. Out of interest how much did it cost?

superbfairywren · 01/12/2015 15:58

It was 25pounds when you spend 25pounds on beauty.

gonegrey56 · 01/12/2015 15:59

It cost£25 , so about £1 per item . Great value .

MuchasSmoochas · 01/12/2015 18:56

Tried it today, really liked it. Don't put too much on as it's very heavy.

GoneAndDone · 02/12/2015 08:25

The cuticle cream today looks good, I like Burts Bees in general. Going to try it soon.

LexLoofah · 02/12/2015 09:27

I did the overnight elasticizer treatment, hair much more body and bounce today, but it is a bit of a faff so will keep for special occasions rather than general use. I like the cuticle cream, smells lovely, could spread it on toast. I agree though that they are odd choices for the 1st two days. Still think it is good value and will be great to try new things and have some travel sized stuff. Would have loved the net a porter or Charlotte Tilbury box but this is much more affordable.

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CointreauVersial · 02/12/2015 13:05

Hmm....don't know about the cuticle cream - need to read up on it, I think. But judging by the ingredients it will be a really nice nail treatment to put on at night. Smells divine, for sure.

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MuchasSmoochas · 02/12/2015 20:50

Not as keen today. I've never creamed my cuticles in my life and am not starting now. But a nice little thing to have for stocking fillers I suppose.

KateSpadeAddict · 02/12/2015 20:54

Feeling jealous reading this! Envy I can’t complain too much seeing as I have an Arran Aromatics one Grin

For what it is worth Muchas cuticle cream is awesome to use for gently pushing cuticles back to make painting your nails neater/your nails look longer Smile

BabyGanoush · 02/12/2015 20:56

cuticle cream Grin
whatever next!

lelf79 · 02/12/2015 22:06

Help! I can't seem to get my tin of cuticle cream to open Confused what am i doing wrong?!!

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CointreauVersial · 02/12/2015 22:20

Grin Grin Maybe you need stronger nails, lelf. I know a miracle cuticle cream which might help.....

Actually, the reviews are quite good for this one; very good for moisturising. I think I'll keep it in my bedside drawer for night-time use.

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GoneAndDone · 02/12/2015 22:25

You've taken the plastic wrap off the tin to open, right, lelf?

lelf79 · 02/12/2015 22:34

Thanks, i've gotten into it now, turns out i have been trying to push the tin further into the lid instead of prising them apart, oops Blush

but ha ha, yes i definitely do need stronger nails! Lets hope this helps, smells delicious anyway... mmmm lemon sherbet Grin