Debenham's Advent Calendar

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Lots of people seem to have the Debenham's calendar. Just starting a thread so we can discuss.

I can't wait

I love L'occitane, but yes, so tiny.

I've loved the calendar though.

We should vote for our favourite item in it, when we've opened the last one

Good idea @AlwaysOnAbloodyDiet.

I think it's a great calendar too.

So far, I'm it's between the Nars blusher, the fillorga anti-wrinkle stuff (although my wrinkles are still there), the rituals body lotion and the lip oil.

The fillorga cream is amazing. My face feels 'tight' after I've used it. I presume that's a good thing

Presumably

Agreed! Lip oil, line filler type moisturiser and Nars, today I am wearing the moisturiser, Nars and lip oil with kilko lip liner 2.0 fall, think it goes well with the blusher....

You look fab @CountryCob.

@whyamidoingthis If you don't hear from me tomorrow, it's because I'm in hospital, having suffered a massive allergic reaction 😂

@CountryCob You look fab. I'm going to try the lip oil now.

Have some just in case @AlwaysOnAbloodyDiet.

Pity there isn't a Lucozade emoji, with the orange plastic wrapping. Required for all hospital stays.

Thanks both, we are on a family Santa trip and my mum stayed over so had chance to get ready, good luck in hospital! I agree about the lucazade

Sorry just reread - hope you don’t need the hospital @AlwaysOnAbloodyDiet!

@CountryCob - I don't think she's really going to end up in hospital. She had been wondering if the tightening when using the Fillorga cream means it's working. If not, then she's presumably having an allergic reaction. At least I hope that's what she meant. Otherwise I was inappropriately flippant

Enjoy your day out.

That's exactly what I meant 😂

Have a great day @CountryCob

That makes sense we had a lovely time thanks

I like the scent of the candle. Not sure that it belongs in a beauty calendar though.

You're still with us @AlwaysOnAbloodyDiet That's great. A&E is no fun

But yes, I agree. It's a slightly odd addition to a beauty calendar. I thought it was a bit overwhelming when I opened the box but it dissipated quickly so presumably just a build up in the box.

Mac lipstick today. It's very red. I'm not sure if it will work on me but dd will be delighted if it doesn't. I'll need a full face of makeup to try it.

I'm still here @whyamidoingthis

This is the one I've been waiting for, but you're right, it's quite a statement red!

Have a great Christmas Eve

Have a great Christmas Eve

Thanks. And the same to you and everyone else

I must confess I knew the Mac lipstick colour in advance and knew it wouldn't suit me - so I sold it on eBay! Am gutted, any shade of brown, nude or pink and I would have kept it but bright red is a huge no no for me.

I've loved this calendar so much. My first beauty calendar and I'm definitely getting one next year, either Debenhams or something else.

Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas

Yes. It's been a great calendar and I've really enjoyed opening it with you all.

My dd has the Holland and Barrett one. I would also recommend that, although there is no makeup in it.

I've loved this calendar, even more so as it only cost me £15. I was planning on buying Ruby Woo before the calendar so I'm loving today's colour.

Really pleased with the calendar overall, felt like good value for money.

I don’t usually wear red lipstick but this gets amazing reviews for all skin tones so I am planning to try. this article shows it on 5 women, all looking good!

Mixed it with a bit of Brown pink. I likely!

@Chewbecca - not 100% convinced. I think it looks amazing on the women with darker skin tones but not so good on the pale woman. I'll try it anyway though.

If it doesn't work I'll go with @supadupapupascupa 's idea and mix it. Looks fab on you. I'd say you'd get away with it straight. Have you tried it?