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GlossyBox Advent Calendar 2019

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Writersblock2 · 27/09/2019 14:41

Who has ordered one?
It just went on general release today. Not bad at £80 for non-subscribers, and worth over £370. Lots of different products. Quite makeup heavy but I’d use most of it.

Anyone else?

Link to buy: www.glossybox.co.uk
Contents link (SPOILERS): www.reallyree.com/glossybox-advent-calendar/

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Writersblock2 · 14/12/2019 11:13

Eyeshadow looks fab but I’m not sure if I can use it with my extensions.

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CountryCob · 14/12/2019 19:00

I really like the colour of this eyeshadow and the swatch on my hand seems long lasting, planning on using on inner half of lower eyelid as a highlight, I find it easier to apply these with a brush, did we all get a bronze? Also feeling pleased as got the nice Aldi mascara today they have some make up on sale, was starting to think it didn’t exist! Let’s hope it lives up to the hype....

whyamidoingthis · 14/12/2019 22:18

I used the hair stuff today and got loads of compliments! I normally blast my hair in the winter as it dries frizzy if I don't. I get curls in the summer as it dries quickly. It dried like it does in the summer so I was delighted with it.

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Writersblock2 · 15/12/2019 08:39

Really confused with today’s. A very small toothpaste? Wtf?

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SymphonyofShadows · 15/12/2019 09:07

Think I got toothpaste last year too, unless it was in a box.

whyamidoingthis · 15/12/2019 10:02

Definitely wtf!!!

TinselTortoise · 15/12/2019 11:57

Really disappointed with today's offering. It's tiny!

whyamidoingthis · 15/12/2019 12:23

Just took a sniff. It smells horrible. Like baby toothpaste. It's strawberry flavour.

Magissa · 15/12/2019 12:51

I got watermelon flavour! Not impressed today.

whyamidoingthis · 15/12/2019 12:57

I got watermelon flavour!

Actually, so did IBlush. The writing was too small to read. Time for reading glasses....

The smell has also changed since I opened it. First blast was massively sweet and I thought it was strawberry. Less sweet after a while opened and does smell more melon'y. Still not impressed.

chocolateneededrn · 15/12/2019 14:58

It does taste nice though!

Butterymuffin · 15/12/2019 18:46

Not at all impressed with today's item either. Toothpaste doesn't fit the festive treaty theme of an advent calendar event if it is flavoured. And as @Writersblock2 said, it's tiny.

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Writersblock2 · 15/12/2019 19:23

I’m hoping going into our last full week we will have some decent items.

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Writersblock2 · 16/12/2019 08:00

Nude by Nature highlighter stick in champagne. Chuffed with this - love highlighters.

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Butterymuffin · 16/12/2019 08:13

Me too! Nice to get a banker item I will definitely use.

whyamidoingthis · 16/12/2019 08:34

Looking forward to trying this out. I generally use powder so this will be a new one for me.

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Writersblock2 · 17/12/2019 07:38

100ml Rituals body cream! Yes!!!! Never tried their products but heard great things. Smells incredible.

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Butterymuffin · 17/12/2019 08:18

Rituals stuff is lovely! Very pleased with this. Fantastic size.

whyamidoingthis · 17/12/2019 09:08

Me too. I've used a rituals cream before and loved it.

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Writersblock2 · 18/12/2019 07:35

Happy with the Dr PawPaw as I really like this, but it’s only 10ml and another advent had 25ml of this. Still, it will get used.

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chocolateneededrn · 18/12/2019 09:06

I do really love Dr PawPaw so I'm really happy with this!

whyamidoingthis · 18/12/2019 09:09

A balm for dry skin. My knuckles get dry this time of year so I'll use it on them. It is very small though.

Butterymuffin · 18/12/2019 09:09

I've never tried it (amazing as it's a subscription box staple - I have the hot pink one but haven't opened it) so will give the clear one a try.

Magissa · 19/12/2019 06:11

I'm so happy with today's offering. In the past year there have been two Avant skincare products in subscription boxes and both were absolutely amazing. I had been hoping for something Avant in the calendar so I am beyond beyond thrilled with this day cream.

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Writersblock2 · 19/12/2019 07:32

Avant pro intense Hyaluronic acid illuminating day cream 50ml

I’m very happy with this too!

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