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Beauty Advent Calendars 2019 - the sequel!

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Writersblock2 · 23/11/2019 19:07

Here’s a link to the old thread:

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/style_and_beauty/3679772-Beauty-Advent-Calendars-2019?watched=1&msgid=91801891#91801891

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Bansku19 · 02/12/2019 14:51

John Lewis calendar is back in stock. £105.

Bansku19 · 02/12/2019 14:52

I opened Birchbox and found it really good. M&S has been ok so far.

TattiePants · 02/12/2019 16:21

@Sammi38 I can't get 'cyber50' to work, have you tried it?

Sammi38 · 02/12/2019 16:48

Yeah, it worked for me earlier. I’ve just looked on my email and it was a flash sale, so probably why it’s not working now.

Grafittiqueen · 02/12/2019 19:05

Really pleased with the first two items in my grazia calendar which arrived today

LEELULUMPKIN · 02/12/2019 21:56

We got a bargain with the Mankind Christmas collection Keith. It is back up to £75 again!

diamondsandrose · 02/12/2019 22:37

Agree re the coy thread thing Grin the fun is to discuss the ins and outs of that days treat.
Don't read the thread til you've opened that day, it's not rocket science!

Anyone spotted any "still in stock"bargains I could get for a Jadvent ?

KTD27 · 03/12/2019 06:21

@Costacoffeeplease I have the Harrods one too. Is there a thread??

Costacoffeeplease · 03/12/2019 06:46

Yes I started one but have been talking to myself Smile

WeBuiltCisCityOnSexistRoles · 03/12/2019 07:53

Does anyone know if there is a Feel Unique thread? The search facility on the MN app is rubbish. Sorry if I've missed it up thread.

(I have a homemade one from the DCs and got a face mask this morning Smile)

LEELULUMPKIN · 03/12/2019 11:13

So. Just had a delivery of 2 boxes. One containing the Mankind Christmas collection that I got for a bargain £55. As chuffed with it as I was with the advent calendar. The box it is in is has a real luxury feel and very sturdy. Very handy for storage. So pleased I went for both and will definitely be buying both again next year.

Box 2 had the 6 £5 Black Friday Glossyboxes and yes! they are all the same! I don't mind that though as they are for gifts and had they been different I might have been tempted to keep them!

Very pleased with the boxes but it has also given me a dilemma. I will use all the products(which I really wasn't expecting!) so am tempted to keep one for myself now. Decisions, Decisions.

Bippety · 03/12/2019 11:42

I got the October GB as a mystery box, I wonder if everyone got the same? Quite pleased with it, I like the practical items ie the wipes though, but I can see why it wasn't overly popular.

RenardeRenarde · 03/12/2019 11:55

Ok ladies I have managed to amass the Nov and Dec Look fantastic boxes, the Latest in Beauty Autumn and Sleep boxes and the Birchbox Dec pouch. I think I have a glossybox lurking somewhere too and haven’t opened a SINGLE DAMN BOX.

I just can’t bring myself the break the seal on the tissue paper! Someone tell me I’m not alone with this madness?!

KatharinaRosalie · 03/12/2019 12:24

I got the Net a Porter one. First thing - full size this

www.libertylondon.com/uk/serum-repair-267491.html

KatharinaRosalie · 03/12/2019 12:25

Oh sorry I didn't read properly - we're not supposed to say what's there?

Theonlyoneiknow · 03/12/2019 12:43

Did anyone buy Debenhams? Tempted to twitch!

diamondsandrose · 03/12/2019 12:51

Has Debenhams reduced again?

whyamidoingthis · 03/12/2019 12:57

I think Debenham's one is great so far. I paid €50 and it looks like great value. I think it's reduced now even if you don't buy another beauty product, although, as I only bought a €3 eye pencil that I really like, that didn't make a huge difference to cost.

Bansku19 · 03/12/2019 13:02

I will get Debenhams one if it hits £30.
M&S so far has been bit blah compared to birchbox, which was really good. I need something to lift me from this hole.

KeithPartridge · 03/12/2019 13:20

Ooh that's fantastic Lee. I got it delivered to my mums so DH wouldn't see it ...will pop over on my day off on Thursday and have a peek. I feel very excited to see it! Thanks so much again for letting us know!

CottonHeadedNinyMuggins · 03/12/2019 14:54

Lee, my glossyboxes arrived today too. They were the same but with one different product in each, strange Grin I think it was the April box?

The look fantastic December box arrived today too... If I'd paid more than a fiver for it I would be disappointed imo as most of it wasn't what I would wear. The neutral pallet struck me as being anything but given how dark half the colours were

LEELULUMPKIN · 03/12/2019 16:21

Keith - It is a good job you did because the exterior of the box has a sticker on it saying what it is! DH was in when it arrived so I am just hoping he didn't spot it, although that is unlikely as he has eyesight like the proverbial outhouse rat!

The Glossyboxes are (after having a google) from August 2018. There is a full size mascara in the boxes which is £11:90 so the £5 gamble paid off. The rest of it is therefore free and great for holidays.

Really glad I took a chance. Just waiting on the Birchbox 2 for a £5 Frozen II boxes now and December's box. I will decide whether to continue after I get them.

LEELULUMPKIN · 03/12/2019 16:35

Sorry, that should have said July, Not August.

FatimaLovesBread · 03/12/2019 16:45

I dont think my glossybox have come yet, unless MIL has taken the delivery. I got the birchboxes on Saturday, had the frozen one and an April one I think and was quite happy with them. The April line had a full size lip liner and a face mask so worth its £5