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Look Fantastic Advent Calendar

159 replies

Costacoffeeplease · 01/12/2018 10:58

Anyone else got one - just opened mine Smile

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beckslovestimmy · 05/12/2018 13:39

Lumene, I definitely have NO make up skills!! I just swirled a large make up brush over the the 3 foundation squares and then swirled it on to my face, building it up until I was happy with the coverage, blusher to the apples of my cheeks, bronzer on jaw line, to define cheekbones and along hairline, all blended in. Then highlighter to top of cheekbones. No idea if this is what I'm supposed to be doing but it looked good and is lasting well. I usually use a BB cream and this has better coverage. Give it a go you might be surprised. It's nice to have all face products in the one palette.

BringMeTea · 05/12/2018 13:49

Happy with today. Thanks for the tips becks. I will give it a go.

Lumene · 05/12/2018 14:16

Ok will give it a go at some point!

InfiniteSheldon · 05/12/2018 15:47

Great tip on the palette I used a foundation brush and just kept mixing it still looks great thus afternoon I think today's is a but light for me so will pass it on

beckslovestimmy · 05/12/2018 16:19

Infinite, my makeup's still going strong today. Really pleased as its still matt, I've been out in the rain a couple of times too! I work 12 hr shifts so I'll try it again tomorrow and see how it holds up.

Jaimx86 · 06/12/2018 06:39

Delighted with today’s - this is exactly the type of product I buy the advent calendars for! The reviews look good and I can’t wait to try it.

InfiniteSheldon · 06/12/2018 10:44

I need help with today's I can't read it even using a magnifying glass Grin serum I'm guessing

Lumene · 06/12/2018 10:58

My little glass bottle is only half full. Is everyone else’s like that?

TranmereRover · 06/12/2018 12:41

yes but the dropper was full. I used it this morning (you only need tiny amount) and it's rather lovely - smells incredible and has left skin quite peachy

LivLemler · 06/12/2018 15:12

Do you use it instead of moisturiser?

BringMeTea · 06/12/2018 15:50

I like the look of it but it was only filled to the top of the EH if that makes sense. Feels lovely on the one side of my face I put it on. Grin

TranmereRover · 06/12/2018 17:56

I don’t use moisturiser any more - layers of Ordinary serums - so I put this on last. Smells better than Nuxe but def oilier texture (a bit like Darphin if you’ve ever tried that one)

Jaimx86 · 07/12/2018 07:27

Useful product today - good brand that I’ve bought full sized products from before. Will save for my holiday as perfect size for travel.

BringMeTea · 07/12/2018 11:04

Yeah happy enough. It was actually recommended on another thread about such products (retains mystery) yesterday.

TheCountryGirl · 07/12/2018 22:31

I got this mascara last year in the M&S calendar. I dunno...this year seems so flat and boring. I'm pretty disappointed. It seems like they filled it with old stock so far or something. I hope it picks up.

LivLemler · 08/12/2018 09:41

I'm allergic to today's. Sad

NiceUnusualDifferent · 08/12/2018 10:54

Have you tried it previously Liv or had a reaction to it this morning?

LivLemler · 08/12/2018 17:20

Tried it previously Nice. Well, I know I'm allergic to several scents from that brand. Not all but not worth the risk. The memory of my bright red nine month bump lives on! Grin My mum will enjoy it I'm sure.

WildImaginings · 08/12/2018 17:38

I'm just not as impressed as last year so far.

celeryeater · 08/12/2018 20:41

I wasn't very excited about today's.

Jaimx86 · 08/12/2018 21:14

I though it smelt reallly odd...

Lumene · 08/12/2018 23:41

Will give today’s to a relative who will appreciate it.

NiceUnusualDifferent · 09/12/2018 08:38

So so disappointed today

Costacoffeeplease · 09/12/2018 08:43

Why?

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Jaimx86 · 09/12/2018 08:49

Me too Confused Although I remember getting one of these in a Selfridges advent a few years ago.

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