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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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ChippyMinton · 05/12/2015 08:36

Agree, the LD stuff look lovely. DD and I are planning a mani/pedi session in front of Strictly tonight.

RudyMentary · 05/12/2015 08:42

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Rosebag · 05/12/2015 10:42

Envy Envy Envy

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CointreauVersial · 05/12/2015 11:31

Hmm....I could have done with this nail treatment a few months ago, when my nails were shocking. They seem to be OK at the moment, so I'll probably put this away, and keep using the Burts Bees cream for now.

Sorry Rose! Wink

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RudyMentary · 06/12/2015 09:01

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Magicrealism · 06/12/2015 09:05

Was really not keen on the initial burst of " Rosie Nuit" but it is lovely now it has settled down.

LexLoofah · 06/12/2015 09:39

I appreciate the nail treatment might be redundant for most people but someone in our house has a split flaky nail at the moment so this is very timely but not exactly a pampering product though.

The perfume was very harsh at first but really mellows after about 5 mins and liking it a lot now

I wore the mascara all day the other day and it wore really well, the brush does look like a scary mini bog brush though

so far so good, DD 5 seems to have taken over the reveal every day and keeps saying 'I hope it is a lipstick' I hope so too, could do with a bright Chritmassy one

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CointreauVersial · 06/12/2015 18:19

Ooh, I love a bit of fragrance.... I also have the most wonderful swishy soft hair after giving it the Elasticizer treatment this morning. Lovely.

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LexLoofah · 07/12/2015 12:58

shower stuff smells quite nice, not used it yet but while it might be good I wouldn't necessarily purchase again which I suppose they are hoping for, I am sure there will be something in one of the boxes that will be a re-buy for me though. Bit gutted there is no Emma Hardie stuff in there but took full advantage of the Sparks offer this morning...

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CointreauVersial · 07/12/2015 13:39

Ah yes, thanks for the reminder, Lex.

Shower gel will definitely be used up, but I haven't tried it yet, as I had already showered when I opened the box. Nice little size for Christmas travel, though.

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CointreauVersial · 07/12/2015 13:41

Oh, and I'm wearing the Rosie perfume today. I agree it's a bit of an overpowering blast of sweet rose at the start, but it has settled down, and I'm enjoying the woody notes, just a hint of musk peeping through.

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SymphonyofShadows · 07/12/2015 14:59

Can I join in please? I was pleased with the shower gel this morning as I wasn't really interested in the nail stuff and we've had it twice. I wore the perfume yesterday but forgot to check to see what it smelled like after I'd been wearing it a while.

Haven't used the hair elasticiser yet but I plan to tonight. I loved the mascara though, my eyes are quite greasy but it didn't run at all.

MountainDweller · 08/12/2015 00:11

Another new recruit here!

Love the Cowshed body lotion, skin felt very soft after and lovely smell. And the BB cuticle butter. Like PP I found perfume overpowering at first but liked it more after 10 mins (I thought it was nail polish too - mind you that would have been 3/6 nail products!)

Not sure about today's offering - I have the body creme in the same scent (it was a freebie)... I only tried a tiny bit and found it very strong smelling... it made me sneeze! Is the shower gel very smelly too? I was thinking as I have the two they might make a nice little present for someone with a less sensitive nose so haven't tried it.

Well technically it's tomorrow so I could open that too but will be good and go to sleep...

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gonegrey56 · 08/12/2015 08:09

The shower gel is lovely. Not too overpowering. And today's gift is great!

Good size products throughout...

Plateofcrumbs · 08/12/2015 08:09

I've not used any of my goodies yet. Today's day cream will go straight into my wash bag, along with yesterday's shower gel. Hoping to find time for a pampering session before Christmas to sample some of the other items. Am most excited about the hair elasticizer so far.

SymphonyofShadows · 08/12/2015 08:35

I still haven't found the time to use the hair stuff. How much do you apply?

TennesseeMountainPointOfView · 08/12/2015 10:48

I use about the same amount as I do conditioner, Symphony - you want it to cover all your hair well.

SymphonyofShadows · 08/12/2015 11:59

Thanks Tennessee I didn't want to be too heavy handed

BeyondTheSea · 08/12/2015 14:41

Not tried anything other than the mascara (still not keen). Looking forward to trying the elastizer at the weekend.

MelanieCheeks · 08/12/2015 18:24

Just done my nails with the Leighton Denny stuff - definitely smoother and a nice shine to them. DD took teh mascara, and my Mum the perfume.

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CointreauVersial · 09/12/2015 13:15

I'm here, Rudy! Too busy to post yesterday, but not too busy to enjoy the lovely grape-y moisturiser. Happy with this one.

Today - some sort of wrinkle-filler. What possible use could I find for this?

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CointreauVersial · 09/12/2015 13:15

I'm here, Rudy! Too busy to post yesterday, but not too busy to enjoy the lovely grape-y moisturiser. Happy with this one.

Today - some sort of wrinkle-filler. What possible use could I find for this?

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Plateofcrumbs · 09/12/2015 17:46

Hoping wrinkle filler might work wonders on my horrendous frown lines!

MelanieCheeks · 09/12/2015 17:53

My Mum (80 next year) leaped on the wrinkle filler when we did our girly mass-opening!