Beauty Advent Calendars 2020

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After a weird year, who is thinking about treating themselves? Can’t believe how quickly this has come round!

Nothing is out yet but some places are keeping waiting lists for notifications e.g. Cult Beauty. The John Lewis sneak peak looks promising. And I believe Body Shop is out the end of this month.

Any you will be looking out for? I’m thinking of splurging on a decent one this year — I had serious envy over Cult Beauty last year. I’ve also become a huge SpaceNK fan this year so I’ll have my eye out to see what they’re producing.

My big surprise hit last year was Holland and Barrett — super cheap and some brilliant items. If it’s as good this year I might end up with that as a bonus.

@Kez0777 - I've looked and can't find an email so I've messaged Look fantastic to ask them to re send it

You'll have no choice but to buy it then

I usually get M&S and at least one other. It’s probably going to be Glossybox and Rituals for me this year.

[quote OchonAgusOchonO]**@Kez0777* - I've looked and can't find an email so I've messaged Look fantastic to ask them to re send it*

You'll have no choice but to buy it then[/quote]
£70 definitely seems more affordable

Also gutted that there is no M&S calendar this year....really enjoyed it for month of December and has added to the Festive build up for the last few years . Looking for a sensibly priced alternative and have seen Debenhams mentioned few times here. I live in republic of Ireland and Debenhams has closed here, so that is not an option for me. 2020 is definitely still getting worse and worse 😔. Any other suggestions?

@val4 - I live in republic of Ireland and Debenhams has closed here, so that is not an option for me.

debenhams.ie is still working so you can presumably order online. I bought it online last year. Delivery is free on orders over €30.

Hopefully it will be available there this year too as it was really good.

@val4 - You can join me on the ROI swaps thread too

There's always a bloody black eyeliner in them that I will happily swap for an empty envelope.

Sounds good Ochon....😀.

I wish Lancôme or YSL or Dior or Annick Goutal or someone would do a perfume advent calendar. Even better if Liberty or H Nicks or other retailer would do one mixing up samples from high end companies. Would love that and what a great way to try things out.

Am I the only person in the world who loves getting black eyeliner..? Bonus points if it’s eyeko! My holy grail is the black magic one! I haven’t left the house without cat eye flicks since I was 17 😂.

Mascara is another story. I can’t find a single one I like so I just buy sample sizes every time. There all more or less as shit as each other.

@Passmethechocolatecake - Am I the only person in the world who loves getting black eyeliner..?

Oh goody. I've found someone to do a swap with.

Mascara is another story. I can’t find a single one I like so I just buy sample sizes every time. There all more or less as shit as each other.

I've probably tried nearing on 100 mascaras in my time, the best I've found is actually primark, the dupes. Leaping bunny approved too!

@EvelynBeatrice

I wish Lancôme or YSL or Dior or Annick Goutal or someone would do a perfume advent calendar. Even better if Liberty or H Nicks or other retailer would do one mixing up samples from high end companies. Would love that and what a great way to try things out.

Have you seen The Perfume Society discovery boxes? They have some great niche scents in them.

Another ROI person here who doesn't like makeup has developed a slight addiction to all things skin care. Decided to use on of my old calendars to make up a gift for sd27 this year as I have all the make up unopened from the last few years. Debenhams online definitely still going so hopefully will be able to order from there.

@Passmethechocolatecake

Am I the only person in the world who loves getting black eyeliner..? Bonus points if it’s eyeko! My holy grail is the black magic one! I haven’t left the house without cat eye flicks since I was 17 😂.

Mascara is another story. I can’t find a single one I like so I just buy sample sizes every time. There all more or less as shit as each other.

I'm the other way round. Black eyeliners are wasted on me but I can use pretty well any mascara.

Hourglass is hands down the best mascara I’ve ever tried - I got a small one in the space nk calendar a few years back.

I’m not keen on black eyeliner, it’s too harsh on me but I find it excellent for quick face paint for children for Halloween/Egyptian day/book day/whatever.

Just received my liberty GWP- really pleased with it (well apart from the black eyeliner !)
There are a lot of cleansers, but I’ll use them and nice to try different ones.
Not sure can justify advent calendar now...

For those of us who hate black eyeliner, dd19 suggests using is as a lip liner. A very light hand and smudge slightly and then put on your lipstick. I haven't tried it but hers always looks great and you'd never guess that black was used.

IHeartSusanDey

Awww...Susan Dey was the reason I started watching LA Law...loved that.

When David Cassidy put out The Last Kiss I met him a few times and he was an absolute sweetheart. His end was so sad.

@Pomegranatepompom When did you order please? I'm worried I won't get the fab summer offer package. I have instructed dh that he is to wrap the things up & put it in last years liberty calendar as I can't find a single one that I really want this year. Did buy the Harper's beauty box & will keep an eye out in case the breast cancer box comes up again.

Will try the black eyeliner for lipliner - interesting, not sure it will work for me as I'm generally orangey reds rather than blue reds but worth a shot!

4160 Tuesdays usually do a advent calendar & their perfumes are fab!

I have an hourglass mascara, can also use any but often don't bother with mascara. Chantecaille is the best I've tried so far but will give the hourglass a turn soon!

@buckeejit - Will try the black eyeliner for lipliner - interesting, not sure it will work for me as I'm generally orangey reds rather than blue reds but worth a shot!

Let me know how it goes so I can tell her I'm spreading her wisdom far and wide .

@buckeejit on Tuesday. I didn’t get a email to say when it was being shipped.
I think the liberty calendar looks good this year as does the fortnum and mason.
I don’t really need either though.

Is there any fragrance advent calendars? Preferably with different brands.
I just noticed that I have only samples left. I had Mugler one two years ago. I liked it but i would like to try new ones.

Jo loves and Jo Malone both have calendars but obviously that’s not a mix. Penhaligon did one last year I think.

I've just ordered the Glossybox Advent for the first time. It looks like a very good selection of products and the palette was the deciding point for me.