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Grazia Advent Calendar daily thread

94 replies

diamondsandrose · 01/12/2019 14:47

Hello ! Came on to see if anyone had started a thread and can't find one...anyone fancy a daily opening thread ? Smile

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supercee · 08/12/2019 12:52

The size of this one is really disappointing.

I8toys · 08/12/2019 14:13

Do you use this as a moisturizer? It has quite a strong smell!

Writersblock2 · 08/12/2019 15:01

Website says leave for 10 mins then wash off with water (it turns into a milk). Pretty much £1 per ml on the website! Reviews are sparse but seem positive.

BarbedBloom · 08/12/2019 15:05

I do think today's is a bit small tbh.

Writersblock2 · 09/12/2019 07:23

Loving today’s Dr PawPaw balm. Been wanting to try one of these for ages!

I8toys · 09/12/2019 17:04

Ooh this is lovely on the lips!

ThatSeventiesLass · 09/12/2019 17:18

Dr PawPaw is the only balm I use now so very happy to stock up. They also do a tinted one which is lovely on the lips and on the cheeks to add a little colour.

diamondsandrose · 09/12/2019 23:11

Been away so just catching up

@Writersblock2 think it's all the same colour for the Nars, a natural pinky shimmery ? I'll maybe keep it for swaps along with the Anastasia!

Agree re tiny Darphin, not great , along the same lines as the Bare Minerals thing.

Excited to try paw paw too, and it's huge! Do we use this along same lines as 8 hour cream? Any top tips?

Am LOVING the hair oil and night time oil, also religiously using the Oz-thingy moisturiser , hoping for a magic glow to appear Wink

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Writersblock2 · 10/12/2019 07:29

@diamondsandrose yep, that’s the one. Thank you so much for the offer though.

Today’s looks nice. I’m loving oils in the bath.

supercee · 11/12/2019 09:42

Is anyone else really not impressed with the sizes? I'd be really annoyed if I had paid full price for this.

Happy with today's though. Nearly bought the full size so happy to try this before I commit.

Writersblock2 · 11/12/2019 10:01

I think I’ve got my calendars confused. Today was vitamin c serum, right?
Not impressed with the sizes at all tbh. There’s been a couple of good things in this calendar (pawpaw and nars) but overall I’m a bit meh about it.

supercee · 11/12/2019 10:43

Mine was the Paula's Choice BHA liquid exfoliant? Nars, PawPaw and also cell repair night oil standing out for me too but was expecting better bigger things.

Writersblock2 · 11/12/2019 11:54

Think I may have my calendars confused!

diamondsandrose · 11/12/2019 19:04

Today was Paula's choice which is an UNREAL product , pleased to have a mini size

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Writersblock2 · 11/12/2019 21:16

Aha! In that case this has gone up in my estimation! I use this BHA daily so this is great to take on hols.

diamondsandrose · 11/12/2019 22:24

Honestly it's so good , I read about it either on here or Caroline Hirons, google it

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Writersblock2 · 12/12/2019 07:29

Sukin day cream. Happy with that!

diamondsandrose · 12/12/2019 23:39

Don't know much about the brand, should it be good?

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Writersblock2 · 13/12/2019 07:42

I don’t know either, but it feels nice! Today is a liquid eyeliner. Not sure if I can wear it with my lash extensions

diamondsandrose · 13/12/2019 23:10

Not tried the Sukin yet, I'm enjoying the Ozmorica thingy one

Yes re liner, could be dodgy with extensions prob not worth the risk. In case any oils in it. Am always paranoid when I've got extensions in. I'll try it out for you tomorrow and report back! Love a liquid liner

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Writersblock2 · 14/12/2019 11:16

Thank you! I might have a lash break sometime soon.

Loving the brush today. I think Spectrum are fab!

Writersblock2 · 15/12/2019 09:11

Nip and Tuck sheet mask today. Happy with this!

diamondsandrose · 15/12/2019 16:32

Gel liner is lovely , goes on really smooth , packaging feels expensive

The green brush feels good quality, I've not heard of the brand

Knew that big window was going to be a sheet mask!

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Writersblock2 · 16/12/2019 08:02

That eyeliner sounds nice. I’m thinking of taking a lash extension break in the new year to use up all my eyeliners and mascaras!

Love today’s offering: Dermalogica Precleanse. Used to buy this all the time.

diamondsandrose · 16/12/2019 23:37

Ok tell me about the pre cleanse? Why's it good?

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