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M&S Beauty Advent Calendar 2019

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Writersblock2 · 21/09/2019 15:53

Starting a thread to discuss the contents as we hit December.

Who is getting this one this year?

This was my very first beauty calendar last year and it’s definitely got me addicted. I loved it!

This year you can order the calendar from 31st October. Price is £40 when you spend £25 at M&S. Contents are worth over £300.

If you do want to know the full contents you can find them over at ReallyRee (SPOLIERS!).

Please don’t discuss the contents ahead of time on here as most people don’t want to know (or as in my case, read then forget!).

www.reallyree.com/ms-beauty-advent-calendar-full-contents-launch-info/

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DobbyTheHouseElk · 01/12/2019 18:50

Nipple length? Well I haven’t heard that measure before Grin

ajandjjmum · 01/12/2019 19:04

Grin Thanks ReeRi - I too love your description!

poorremus · 01/12/2019 19:08

I have been looking forward to this thread for ages! My third year of the M&S calendar - and over the last couple of years I have needed this thread to help me work out how to use lot of the productsGrin

Really chuffed with today's gift and it has definately made a difference to the look and feel of my hair in comparison to yesterday. As others have said, a strong start.

TheDuckSaysMoo · 01/12/2019 19:17

Lovely looking product and great size. I use oil on my damp ends at the moment. Would I use this instead or aswell?

MiaN · 01/12/2019 19:34

try instead I think. Great day 1

Writersblock2 · 01/12/2019 19:51

Can you not pop it on your hair for an hour pre-wash as you languish in the bath? 🤔

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Writersblock2 · 01/12/2019 19:52

Ignore me, it’s leave-in!

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PartTimePunk · 02/12/2019 07:20

I'm late to the party but just to say ... the Aveda is lovely; my hair is currently very swishy. As for this mornings offering ... I'm ambivalent. I think we got it in last year's calendar and I didn't live it then.

PartTimePunk · 02/12/2019 07:21

*love not live. I haven't had my coffee yet

wellthatsjustgreat · 02/12/2019 07:23

I agree. This mornings is ok but nothing special for me but only because I'm 100% loyal to my Clinique tubing mascara. I will regift this to my 13 year old niece though and she will love it 😊

KeithPartridge · 02/12/2019 07:28

I love tube mascaras so very happy with this. I also like small sizes as I finish them at just about the time mascara you should stop using the mascara. Very happy again this morning.

Bansku19 · 02/12/2019 07:34

I always wanted to test this product so I am happy.

I like Clinique mascara how it looks on lashes but I get allergic reaction of it :(

Doubleraspberry · 02/12/2019 07:39

I’ve had this before and it’s a good mascara, and a brilliant size to squeeze into a small make up bag. Happy to have a new one.

wineoclockthanks · 02/12/2019 07:46

Not used this before and still on the look out for 'the' mascara.

HollyHocks13 · 02/12/2019 07:50

I love this mascara. I had the full size one which has just run out. So far the calendar is fab, hope it continues.
I'm really hoping for a nice hand cream and perfume at some point. I really like last year's perfume so would be nice to get something similar...

AndAnon · 02/12/2019 07:52

Used my Aveda this morning and love it. It’s made a huge difference to my hair. Anyone putting it in a swap pile, keep me in mind!

Not excited by today’s as it’s a repeat - I think they had had the same brand last year too and I didn’t get on with it. I’ve also had it in a couple of beauty boxes and found it to smudge very easily.

Writersblock2 · 02/12/2019 07:54

I love this mascara. However, I currently have lash extensions. Now I have to decide if I’m taking a break from them or putting this on the swap thread. Hmm

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IToldYouIWasFreaky · 02/12/2019 07:55

Happy but not blown away by today's. I have had it before from the M&S calendar and like it so am pleased but I want some new stuff to try!
I am also looking forward to perfume, I have really liked the perfumes from previous years

Butterymuffin · 02/12/2019 08:28

I'm in the 'liked this last year' camp so I'm happy. Ready for a new mascara so I will start using this one now. Good two days for me!

Chrysanthemum5 · 02/12/2019 08:45

I really like this brand of mascara so I'm happy with day 2

ReeRi · 02/12/2019 08:47

I’m an idiot and accidentally read the thread before I’d opened today’s door 🤦‍♀️

Expo · 02/12/2019 08:57

Which mascara is it??? I have the Liberty calendar this year but interested what is in the others.

motherofdoodles · 02/12/2019 09:02

I found this mascara awfully handy for travelling last year so happy enough. Nice bath followed by the hair stuff last night. My hair is so soft!

Doubleraspberry · 02/12/2019 09:04

Eyeko.

Xanadu58 · 02/12/2019 09:06

Very happy so far but as I dont wear black mascara i shall pass this on to my Dd. She'll be very happy with it Smile