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Look Fantastic Advent Calendar 2019 Daily Thread

197 replies

happytobemrsg · 30/11/2019 23:00

Anyone up for a daily thread??? This is my first beauty advent calendar & I’m super excited. DH is refusing to believe it’s an actual advent calendar since there’s no chocolate inside there’s no pleasing some people

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problembottom · 11/12/2019 16:42

I’ve tried the day cream and my skin feels lovely and soft. Could be a coincidence but I popped into the village make up free and a lady in the card shop told me I had amazing skin. This doesn’t usually happen!

happytobemrsg · 12/12/2019 00:07

I have the overnight cream. I’m pleased because I don’t have one & plan on using the Elemis one for the day. Very happy with the advent calendar so far. Nice range of products

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happytobemrsg · 12/12/2019 00:10

Wow that cream looks really expensive 😮

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Talisin · 12/12/2019 05:46

Ooh - I had this last year from the M&S calendar, it’s goodXmas Smile

Costacoffeeplease · 12/12/2019 08:54

One of my favourites, I’ve actually got a full size on orderSmile

Offredismysister · 12/12/2019 09:27

Is today’s worth trying? It’s a product I have never thought of using. It was going to go in my swaps pile.

Costacoffeeplease · 12/12/2019 09:38

I would say so. I really like it

problembottom · 12/12/2019 10:24

i can’t see me adding a décolletage cream to my daily routine. Nice to get something I would never buy tho and I will try it.

happytobemrsg · 12/12/2019 10:30

If you guys say it’s good I’ll give it a go. I’ve never put so much cream on 😂

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AlannaOfTrebond · 12/12/2019 13:53

I love today's. I've had it before and it smells gorgeous and definitely makes the skin smoother.

Talisin · 13/12/2019 06:41

Gift today absolutely no use to me and the sort of thing no one wants in swaps. Probably going in the bin.

SciFiFan · 13/12/2019 08:02

It’s probably one of the least exciting gifts but I’ll probably make use of it

problembottom · 13/12/2019 09:42

Always like a black eye pencil so yes not that exciting but it will be used.

Costacoffeeplease · 13/12/2019 09:43

I’ll use it

Offredismysister · 13/12/2019 16:32

I know I said I wanted make up, but today’s item is thoroughly crap.
In the swaps pile it goes.

Fucck · 13/12/2019 19:14

Has anyone here posted on the ASOS advent calendar thread?

I was posting and following but it's disappeared from my I'm On section. I've looked to see if I've hid it by mistake but can't find it anywhere 🤷🏼‍♀️

Talisin · 14/12/2019 07:48

More like it🙂 Not heard of this brand before and the colour seems a little dark for me but shall experiment.

Costacoffeeplease · 14/12/2019 09:59

I’ve had this brand in beauty boxes before, but not a lipstick/gloss. It does look quite dark but may be more sheer when it’s on

blardyfeck · 14/12/2019 16:12

Sorry I'm 2 days behind!
I was quite pleased with the black eye liner as I needed another (again, not a brand I'm familiar with).
The lipstick looked a horrible murky brown colour but when I put it on, it's actually quite nice.

problembottom · 15/12/2019 00:28

Ok I love this lipstick, just worn it on a night out with a sprinkling of gold from my eyeshadow palette. But I like the Caudalie toner best of the products I’ve tried so far, lovely and refreshing on my skin.

chloechloe · 15/12/2019 05:31

I’m a bit behind on the thread!

I was positively underwhelmed by the eyeliner - I find black quite harsh and unflattering, so generally wear dark brown eyeliner instead.

As for the lip color, I’m not going to open it, will pass it on instead. I’m not keen on a matte lip, especially not in brown! I’m not really a lipstick wearer so tend to go for more subtle colors when I do bother.

I’m pleased with the neck cream - generally use normal face cream instead but I’ll happily slather this on!

Talisin · 15/12/2019 09:33

Well it will useful at this time of year but it seems a bit stingy - one single use item.

problembottom · 15/12/2019 11:38

I would have preferred a face mask, this lip mask better work wonders!

Am really liking the pricey day cream too.

blardyfeck · 15/12/2019 13:48

I'm a bit meh about the lip mask thing. My ds10 chastised me and said "Mum, you shouldn't be so ungrateful, it is free after all"
Confused

Bumbl · 15/12/2019 14:32

I dont know if i ripped mine taking it out of the packet but it felt so flimsy and tiny! Not noticing any difference, a shame because I like the brand

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