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Beauty Advent Countdown!

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Whocansay · 30/11/2016 20:57

Did anyone else get a beauty advent calendar? I got a Selfridges one and am stupidly excited about opening the first door tomorrow! Anyone else?

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SymphonyofShadows · 02/12/2016 07:51

I've got M&S and No7, pleased with both so far.

mowglik · 02/12/2016 08:17

I opened box 2 of the M&S calendar - really happy with this one. I've been wanting to try azelaic acid forever but think it's rarely used over here - top marks from me! I usually use the Superdrug peel but will use this twice a week from now and see how it looks by the end of the month. Fantastic value too! Grin

Needastrongone · 02/12/2016 09:00

Costa We've got the same 2 calendars, I really pleased with both so far. The body lotion smells lovely. Smile

Lupinlady5 · 02/12/2016 09:09

Liberty improved this morning, I though

Costacoffeeplease · 02/12/2016 09:31

High five need - I tried the body lotion too, really nice smell and texture

I think we've got the best two Wink

Strawberryfield12 · 02/12/2016 09:47

Tried the liberty present this morning and really liked it.

woodhill · 02/12/2016 09:47

I've got the same product again in M&S. A bit odd?

Needastrongone · 02/12/2016 09:57

Definitely contact them woodhill, seems very odd.

Needastrongone · 02/12/2016 10:04

I'm really chuffed with the Sanctuary one Costa, for the price. I used the 3 for 2 offer also, so feel it's been good value thus far. Smile I'm more into skin care stuff than make up tbf.

RealHouswifeofBury · 02/12/2016 10:05

Selfridges day 1 perfume
Day 2. Eye primer

Stitchosaurus · 02/12/2016 10:07

I tried the Liberty one this morning and liked it too - it's a brand I've never heard of which I always like.

Costacoffeeplease · 02/12/2016 10:39

I did too need but they didn't arrive in time for my sister to take hers home after her visit here (I live in Portugal) so I ordered one to be sent direct to her, the other one was for my mum. So I now have a spare 'free' one SmileSmileSmile

BrillianaHarvey · 02/12/2016 11:09

Love Aurelia products so happy this morning too!

gaggiagirl · 02/12/2016 14:55

I'm really impressed with the M&S day one hand cream. It blows my body shop and loccitane ones out the water and smells gorgeous so much nicer than my burts bees one.

InfiniteSheldon · 02/12/2016 14:57

I got the Look Fantastic very pleased so far also bought it for DiL

Strongbeatsskinny · 02/12/2016 16:49

Dh came up trumps i opened today's wooden drawer to find Clinique mascara I was going to purchase a new one too.

Pippin8 · 02/12/2016 16:52

I've got the look fantastic & am pleased so far. The body cream this morning is a good size & smells divine.

Whocansay · 02/12/2016 19:02

MyDogEatsBalloons yes, I have the 'Eclectic Little Luxuries' one. I may get Calendar envy now! Although I got an urban Decay eye primer this morning and was very pleased with it.

Perfume yesterday was Victor & Rolf Flowerbomb. Not something I would usually wear, but I wore it today and its growing on me!

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Chewbecca · 02/12/2016 20:29

I have the decleor too & was happy with 1 & 2 but they are very small for the ££s. Many later doors are much bigger though so hopefully will be a mixture of sample vs larger sizes.

I noticed today that I have a 25 door on my calendar - that's unusual right? dS's Cadbury's one doesn't!

Needastrongone · 02/12/2016 21:01

Costa. I used the scrub tonight, had time for a bath. There are oils in the scrub, so it exfoliates, then moisturises and is lovely. Smile

Costacoffeeplease · 02/12/2016 21:14

Ooh nice Smile

CocktailQueen · 02/12/2016 21:19

Loved the body lotion in today's Sanctuary calendar. Smells gorgeous!

Chickydoo · 02/12/2016 21:51

Jo Malone one here :)
Yesterday was Red Roses mini EDT, today pomegranate Noir.
Looking forward to tomorrow's

AnneLovesGilbert · 02/12/2016 22:02

Loving my m&s one, first foray into beauty calendar and it's a brilliant treat. Loving the hand cream and tried the rodial tonight - my skin looks amazing!

Now slathered in night cream as it feels like it's stripped everything right back but not in a bad way.

No7 people, please send updates! Got one for my sister but not giving it to her till she's back in the uk at Xmas.

mowglik · 03/12/2016 00:42

Have opened day 3 already! I should wait til morning but I like to share torture the excitement with DH.

Have used day 3 on DH as I don't have a use for it yet - thumbs up from him!

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