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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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Lumene · 16/12/2018 14:29

Eyeliner works well, easy to get a good line. Got a compliment on looking well today. No idea if it was the eyeliner or other make up/skin care or general beauty/health efforts I’ve been making.

Lumene · 16/12/2018 14:31

Or indeed utter coincidence

BringMeTea · 18/12/2018 12:13

Happy with Caudalie and First Aid. I have had the latter before and it's great for sensitive skin.

NiceUnusualDifferent · 18/12/2018 12:25

Me too, not tried another before x

NiceUnusualDifferent · 18/12/2018 12:26

*either

BringMeTea · 18/12/2018 16:49

Why is our advent thread so unloved compared to others? Is it so much worse? Grin

Maturestudent82 · 18/12/2018 17:08

Funnily enough I had been eying up this moisturiser online so am very pleased with it and looking forward to trying it out.

Jaimx86 · 18/12/2018 17:18

It’s a great moisturiser- I slathered it on my face as a night cream last year and it made my skin look great. Really glad to see it again!

BringMeTea · 18/12/2018 17:23

Hooray! The LF crew is back! The Sleek and eyeliner going to my niece.

Maturestudent82 · 18/12/2018 17:54

In the end I opted for the ordinary for the day and eve lom for night as wanted to try out new moisturisers, but I love the idea of slathering it on as a mask! Tried it out on a patch of dry skin on my daughter and felt lovely.

Bobbywashere · 18/12/2018 18:11

Love this moisturiser. It makes skin feel silky soft and plump. A great size too.

SickPoinsettia · 18/12/2018 18:13

Something I've been using is causing breakouts! I'm currently suspecting the EH oil but I also started using The Ordinary Buffet a couple of days before that so it might be that.

kmmr · 19/12/2018 07:20

Bringmetea it was busier last year. Has LF started the daily update on what to do with everything? That was good last year.
Plus it's not as raved about this year, maybe most people are like me and its second time around. I actually think it's been really good. Last year there was much less makeup and people complained, and now some are saying there is too much.

I'm loving it! Bought my sister in Hong Kong one so it's nice to open them together each day. I'm using lots of the product every day, best thing so far I think is the lippy and mascara. The mascara is really nice and rich but not clumpy.

BringMeTea · 19/12/2018 12:41

kmmr, well I had it last year too and on balance it is as good, especially now more skin stuff is coming. I am less interested in make up. Mind you, I bought the John Lewis one when half price to open in January so I am keeping the joy coming! Grin

TheCountryGirl · 19/12/2018 19:38

It has definitely come to life. I love this calendar. I do think the best calendar this year though was Latest in Beauty....there was a lip scrub in it that I am already addicted to and most of it was full size.

Maturestudent82 · 20/12/2018 07:25

I tried out the moisturiser last night and absolutely love it! It went on like a dream and a little bit went a long way. My skin feels great this morning so I'm super happy.

Jaimx86 · 20/12/2018 07:36

Used the eyeshadow pallete from 15th last night and was surprised how nicely it went on and how the colours blended - I hadn’t heard of the brand before. It looked fresh on my eyes all night.

HereBeFuckery · 20/12/2018 07:50

I tried the Espa hydration mask thingy last night. It's weird to put on, but it's very effective! I also love the rescue cream as hand cream.
So far, I'm really delighted with everything.

BringMeTea · 21/12/2018 10:35

Last 2 days big nope for me.

Maturestudent82 · 21/12/2018 16:13

I'm going to try out the shampoo and conditioner tonight. I've been meaning to try it for ages so pleased to see it appear this morning. I had 6 inches cut off my hair this week and feeling like my hair is so much lighter now, and not in a good way necessarily, and hoping this thickens it back up a bit.

Lumene · 21/12/2018 16:17

Happy with mane and tail. Would never have tried it myself so keen to give it a go!

Jaimx86 · 21/12/2018 16:38

I’ve had Mane and Tail handcream and have been impressed by it, so happy to give the shampoo and conditioner a try.

LivLemler · 21/12/2018 16:52

I'm happy with today's, especially because I need some travel size shampoo and conditioner for going away over Christmas.

kmmr · 21/12/2018 22:45

Used the shampoo today and its lovely. Really nice smell.
And I love today's! Always love a new one of those.

Lumene · 23/12/2018 11:10

Bath oil smells amazing. Has anyone tried yesterday’s brush yet?

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