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Marks and Spencer advent calendar - day by day discussion thread 2

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Milly848 · 16/12/2018 21:13

Continued Xmas Grin

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MeetOnTheSIedge · 22/12/2018 10:56

Sorry about earlier. I have now opened the correct box and really like the eyeliner, I don't normally use pencils as they drag but this glides beautifully and is a gorgeous colour.

woodhill · 22/12/2018 11:02

Pleased with this - brown which I will use. Don't wear black

CarpeVitam · 22/12/2018 11:04

Loving today's! Was hoping for a Stila eyeliner!

mammmamia · 22/12/2018 11:18

I am clueless, what’s the different between a wind up eyeliner and a pencil one? Texture? Do you use them in the same way?

Bluelady · 22/12/2018 11:31

I think we do actually realise that, Trills. You get what you pay for.

Trills · 22/12/2018 11:50

Of course you know, it's still useful to remind yourself when you're looking and thinking "I wish I'd had THAT in my box this morning" :)

Polpette · 22/12/2018 12:12

I love today's. Such a great colour, once on it's more of a golden brown. A lot less harsh than my usual black, Am tempted to buy more, there's a gorgeous green in store.

I also tried the This Works moisturiser/primer this morning. My foundation didn't go on as easily as usual but the finished effect looks a lot more polished than normal.

Howaboutthisone · 22/12/2018 12:24

Really like today's. I usually wear black and only when going out out but I've put this on for a trip to the cinema today and I really like it. It went on easily and I like that it says it's waterproof- will see how it lasts. If it lasts well I'm tempted to get it in this and black too in the future. I also used the primer this morning and am quite happy with it. Strong smell so I'm hoping my skin likes it too!

Bluelady · 22/12/2018 12:29

I don't wish I had that in my box, I think "I wish I'd bought the Liberty calendar" 😍

BollockingBaubles · 22/12/2018 15:20

Ooohhh.

I'm excited to try today's. I actually bought a brown in a mini Pixi eyeliner set as my qualifying purchase because I wanted to try a brown and they were shit. Very happy with today's.

@mammmamia with a twist up eye liner you don't lose any poroduct like you do when sharpening, but an eyeliner that you sharpen can give you a sharper point for more precision for things like cat flicks flick whereas the wind up ones have a softer point. I like both depending on what I'm using it for.

dollyknocker · 22/12/2018 15:29

Loving today's! It goes on so smoothly and is a great colour. The last few days have been slightly disappointing but this has cheered me right up. Grin

Writersblock2 · 22/12/2018 15:34

Loving the eyeliner - it’s gorgeous. Great brand too.

I know it’s not pp’s fault as it was an accident, but wish I hadn’t had a spoiler!

mrpoopybutthole · 22/12/2018 16:59

I was initially a little disappointed with today's, as we've already had an eye liner & I don't use them often. However, now I've tried it I'm really happy. I lined my upper lid & smudged & it's more like a brown shadow with flecks of gold. Think I'll use it a lot.

rooella · 22/12/2018 17:04

I've been lurking on the thread and just wanted to say I didn't get the eyeliner either. I've opened all the boxes and don't seem to have the stiler eyeliner.

Chrysanthemum5 · 22/12/2018 17:04

I loved today's. Unfortunately DD found it and used it as face paint so it's all gone Hmmit was lovely while it lasted!

Bottomofsmughill · 22/12/2018 17:17

HellenaHandbasket I messaged you about a week ago re the swap. Do you still want to? No worries if not x

Tupperware - do you want to swap the eye cream you like for the perfume? I loved that perfume and not tried the eye cream yet but already have another.

Skinfulnappies46 · 22/12/2018 17:19

This liner is absolutely gorgeous! Definitely best thing makeup wise so far for me. I’ve had it on all day and I just love it. Definitely a repurchase!

AtSea1979 · 22/12/2018 18:21

Not keen on today’s as I don’t wear eyeliner but i’ll give it a try

CantChoose · 22/12/2018 20:54

I am really pleased with today's - lovely colour and texture. I tried it on my hand and it survived my shower so I guess it really is waterproof!

CantChoose · 22/12/2018 21:24

Hmm just used the nail varnish and I'm not impressed. I found the brush very stiff and hard to use so had to apply quite a thick layer and it's dried bubbly. Funnily enough my top coat is the same brand and I really like it but the brush is totally different. I do like the colour - very festive! Maybe I just need to get used to the brush but I paint my own nails a lot and don't usually have this issue...

AtSea1979 · 22/12/2018 21:39

Sounds like you have a faulty brush. I didn’t have any problems applying mine.

CantChoose · 22/12/2018 22:20

Oh that's annoying AtSea, I did wonder as I have another colour and a top coat by this brand both of which I get in with really well.
It's really stiff and synthetic feeling. Weird.

MeetOnTheSIedge · 22/12/2018 23:44

Well, I just did a close inspection of my eyelids after taking out my contact lenses and before removing make-up and I'm impressed with the staying power of the eyeliner.

Janecon · 23/12/2018 07:50

I'm pleased with today's - I saw the accidental spoiler yesterday and thought I'd be disappointed as I don't normally use bronzer but it's a lovely colour and not too dark. And a perfect size for travelling.

lazymare · 23/12/2018 07:54

I'm excited about the bronzer.