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Day by Day M&S Beauty Calendar- No Spoilers!

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happypoobum · 30/11/2017 11:06

Are we all ready? Stand by your beds for tomorrow! I just keep looking at mine in wonderment. It really cheered me up every day last December having something to open every morning Smile

I couldn't see another day by day thread - happy to delete mine if someone else has one.

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usernameinfinito · 09/12/2017 00:07

I haven’t used the face mask, shower gel. Mascara and lipstick will have to regifted as the only mascara that works for me is lancome and the lipstick is too pale for my skin.

Love all the face creams. Never tried Korres and Gatineau before.

I got a nail polish today, it’s a lovely golden/bronze shade :)

TracyBeakerSoYeah · 09/12/2017 00:25

Yolandas great minds think alike as I'm doing the same for my DD.

Just opened day 9 & have had a tussle with DD over it Smile
I've said I'll trade it with you for the Stila Lip thing I gave you.
DD said I'll think about it!

CantChoose · 09/12/2017 00:41

I like the look of the polih in the bottle (vey festive, not sure about the rest of the year!) but tried it on a finger and I'm not convinced it suits my skin tone. I'll give it a proper go tomorrow though.

TracyBeakerSoYeah · 09/12/2017 00:47

Cant try it on top of or under another shade.

Frederickvonhefferneffer · 09/12/2017 00:47

My skin is very red sore and stings. I think I have overused the skin products in too quick succession. It feels slightly singed. Sad

TracyBeakerSoYeah · 09/12/2017 00:50

Oh dear Frederick, if you have some, aloe vera gel is very good for sore skin.

Frederickvonhefferneffer · 09/12/2017 00:51

I’ve lathered up with aloe now and praying it’s fine by the morning. Thanks Tracy

TracyBeakerSoYeah · 09/12/2017 01:04

Fingers xd Brew

snowflakestar · 09/12/2017 04:57

I haven't worn nail polish in five years but I like the look of this colour and will give it a go when I get time (not during the day!). The children are fast asleep but I've been wide awake for a while so thought I might as well open my calendar!

SymphonyofShadows · 09/12/2017 07:09

Thanks for the tip runwalkrun, I will seek out a thinner wand mascara.

Due to a 'wine miscalculation' I look more like Alice Cooper than Yootha today. I'm going to see if one of the lovely creams can rescue me a bit.

I quite like today's, I only use nail polish on my toes though.

AmethystMoon · 09/12/2017 07:20

I think I like this. I’ll know better once I’ve had a chance to use it. I did request a festive but not garish nail polish and I guess this meets that brief Xmas Grin
I might take Symphony’s lead and use it on my toes; they’re currently naked and I could make them a bit ‘festive’! Xmas Smile

deptfordgirl · 09/12/2017 07:24

Not a colour I would choose today but it's very festive and will make a nice change!

CantChoose · 09/12/2017 07:32

That's a good idea TraceyBeaker
I'll use it on my toes if that doesn't work though.
Gold toned varnishes can make me look like I have a nicotine habit if I don't find quite the right shade :/

Xmasbaby11 · 09/12/2017 07:34

I think the nail polish looks fun and pretty. I've already bought nail wraps to use over Xmas so I'm torn about what to use now!

CanIBuffalo · 09/12/2017 07:38

Are we having swaps at some point? I can't wear nail varnish as it makes my nails peel.

Sparkletastic · 09/12/2017 07:51

Definitely a good colour for festive toes but will really work in the summer months too with a tan.

ihatethecold · 09/12/2017 07:56

Anyone want to swap the dragons blood product? I won’t use it.

homebythesea · 09/12/2017 08:19

I was going to do my nails today anyway so excited about today! Yesterday’s Mascara is absolutely bomb proof - double cleanse (Liz Earle balm plus a Korean foaming cleanser) followed by body shop camomile eye makeup remover (the best I have ever used) still left some hanging about! So maybe not ideal for everyday but for parties or days where you need everything to stay put all day it’s great

caggie09 · 09/12/2017 08:21

Love getting a nail polish, but whenever ive used nails inc it chips within the day ive put it on Xmas Sad ive tried different top coats and base coats but it just chips. Ill try it out and see if this is any differentSmile

MelanieCheeks · 09/12/2017 08:23

I think I will start now in re-using the packaging for a diy one for DD or DM or DS next year. And I'll get a head start by keeping the things I know I won't use in their boxes.

So far that's the nuxe shower oil, the mascara and the nail polish. Unfortunately I've opened and tried the lip thing, but maybe I'll dress up as Claudia Winkleman at Halloween!

DurhamDurham · 09/12/2017 08:37

I hate the cold
I would love to have another one of those. What would you like to swap for? If you haven’t come across something so far you can hold on to it until something does come up that you like Smile

FedupNagging · 09/12/2017 08:59

I love the colour of today's offering & not a shade I'd normally choose. However I don't find Nail's Inc has great staying power (loved last years colour but it lasted 1 day on my fingers). I'm going to use on my toes and get gels on fingers to match next week.

Having read the comments about the mascara, I'm going to give it a go tonight. As the tube is small, I'm assuming the wand is thin?

latedecember1963 · 09/12/2017 08:59

This isn't a colour I would normally choose, but I've put it on and I love it!
If my MIL calls by later, I'll see if she fancies me giving her a manicure as it's the sort of colour she would go for.
DH can't believe we haven't had a funnel yet and has offered/threatened to get me a House of Fraser calendar next year. 😁

Trills · 09/12/2017 09:10

I nearly bought a nail varnish in this colour yesterday so this is a definite win for me

BlackAmericanoNoSugar · 09/12/2017 09:28

I like it, I'm not sure if I'll use it though as I haven't worn nail polish in years. It's a very attractive shade of gold, not too yellow.