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M&s beauty calendar

886 replies

Ivytheterrible · 09/11/2016 13:17

So I want the fabled beauty calendar but I can't find anything to buy on the m&s website.

I need...
New ankle boots
A LBD
Dressy tops for evenings out.
But there is nothing I even want to try on!

I have 3 children aged 1-6 but can only find new socks for them.

What can I buy? Confused

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FranKubelik · 10/12/2016 08:21

I happen to know (because I bought it!) that I also have a similar colour in my stocking so I certainly won't be short of nail polish this year. Looking forward to trying this one.

Needastrongone · 10/12/2016 08:30

Is this a gel polish like a shellac type, or just marketed as being as tough as one, but a nail polish iyswim?

I like both colours. Usually use shellac. Bit cheesed to have 2 in a row but hey ho.

CiderwithBuda · 10/12/2016 08:37

I like both polishes but the sparkly one I would probably only use on my toes.

CiderwithBuda · 10/12/2016 08:40

Oh - for the poster who wondered if she could exchange in store - it says on the label 'not for resale' so I really doubt it.

MyNewHobbyIsGin · 10/12/2016 08:47

Needa its regular nail polish but formulated to be longer lasting and have a high shine finish.

Im more disappointed that its two shit colours in a row, not that it's two nail polishes in a row!

Needastrongone · 10/12/2016 08:49

Thanks Gin. I'm not convinced my lifestyle that involves horses and dogs will deal with regular polish, even longer lasting stuff, but DD will like them anyway. Smile

Pencilplant · 10/12/2016 09:00

Seriously amazed by the Alpha Gold I have incredibly sensitive skin and when I applied it It didn't tingle at all but my skin felt smoother.
I tingle with almost everything.

rocket74 · 10/12/2016 09:14

Well I got an unwrapped chocolate lollipop in mine so either M and S have messed up or I need to leave out of the reach of my 4 year old.

woodhill · 10/12/2016 09:23

Didn't like today's colour. Would have preferred a silvery colour, rather than another deep red shade.

HumptyDumptyBumpty · 10/12/2016 09:29

I like both nail varnishes, but have just had a gel manicure, so it will have to wait.

On the SPF thing, I use La Roche Posay Anthelios touch dry gel, either in a plain or a tinted version. It's properly touch dry, no residue or chalky feel or grease, and it's improved my skin a lot. Will be interested to see how Ultrasun compares.

Rudymentary · 10/12/2016 09:34

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AwkwardSquad · 10/12/2016 09:39

Was it also half-eaten, rocket? If not, I'll swap, I really don't like today's offering Grin

sleighmyname · 10/12/2016 10:36

Much prefer today's colour so Dd1 will be pleased to receive yesterday's offering

ThisNight · 10/12/2016 10:51

Dh comment - ooh you can wear that on one of your goth nights out Xmas Hmm

rocket74 · 10/12/2016 10:51

It was nibbled!!
Can someone post a picture of today's offering so I know what I'm looking for!
DD is out and nail polish and 4 yr old is a dangerous combination.

Bubbinsmakesthree · 10/12/2016 10:57

I'm sure there are fancy nail effects you could create with those to varnishes if you're clever.

PrimalLass · 10/12/2016 10:57

The Nails Inc gel polish is brilliant stuff.

Bubbinsmakesthree · 10/12/2016 10:59

rocket it's a Nails Inc polish in cranberry, cylinder shaped with a silver lid. Good luck with the hunt! Shock

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CointreauVersial · 10/12/2016 11:09

Hmm....better spacing of nail stuff needed, M&S. I like both colours, actually. I wear polish on my toes all the time, but on my fingernails only for special occasions.

I'm currently sizzling away in the Rodial Acid Peel mask. I used about half the tube - does that sound right?

BumWad · 10/12/2016 11:21

I thought the two nail polishes look the same Xmas Hmm

jinglytinglypasta · 10/12/2016 12:01

ENOUGH WITH THE BERRY COLOURED NAIL POLISHES!!!

minsmum · 10/12/2016 12:22

yesterday was autograph cranberry and today is nails Inc cranberry. Not sure I need two cranberry nail varnishes

jinglytinglypasta · 10/12/2016 12:30

No, no, Minsmum. The Autograph one's shade was cranberry. Today's offering is with cranberry.

Though given they are identical colours, I can see why you would make that mistake Xmas Hmm

woodhill · 10/12/2016 12:38

My first one is more pinky blue and this one is burgundy so darker.

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