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.

I didn't set up an account on H&B so can't check its status. No sign of it though.

I ordered my H&B on a Tuesday and have had a text to say it will be delivered today 😬

on Tuesday, no a Tuesday

Have some of you been waiting longer?

I'm not in a rush to get it as long as it's where by December as I just have to hide it from DH store it

I just checked the app and it looks like they have dispatched it today. Tracking the parcel doesn't work though.

You should get a text like I did

Seems to be in one piece and in good condition too

DH asked "is that the only one you're getting this year?"

I said "funny you should ask..." Pleased that I didn't need to introduce him to the idea of having more than one!

I just picked up 2 h&b advent calendars, ordered online and picked up in store. They are HUGE, would have had delivered if I'd known!

Does anyone know if any special beauty boxes are coming out soon or any other offers apart from calendars? I wish neom did one or true grace!

Yes, my calendar arrived in very good condition.

Not to be an enabler or anything but Feel Unique have ten quid off and a free Orgasm blush (mini) if you spend over sixty quid. The Lumene calendar is priced at ninety quid but you'd get if for eighty and a free blusher chucked in.

I just love the whole ethos of the brand, the frosty, scandi packaging and the nourishing textures. I can't tolerate foundation on my face but I can wear their 'tinted beauty serum', available in two weights, both in the calendar. Sali Hughes raves about them. The bits that don't suit would make eg your sister very happy at Christmas. It's a no brainer for me 😁

Their pressed serum is AMAZING, sadly I can't find it to buy alone from any UK website. You get half a full size in the calendar anyway ❤️

Lol no idea why I'm grimacing! Maybe because I'm such a sucker 😊

I've just ordered! You get to choose two free samples at checkout too. Nothing amazing tbh but a nice touch. I await delivery!

There’s a 20% code out there which I found on google which took it to £71 for me, plus I got the two samples and NARS blusher.

Apparently my H&B AC is due today.

@MorrisZapp you are an enabler! I have had a really bad week and I have been hovering over the "add to basket" button... now to find that 20% off code.

How do you get them 20% off and Nars blusher please?

I'm tempted by that one and Elle

But then I haven't been wearing much make up so thinking about getting a single brand skincare one but not sure which one as most of the brands doing one are not brands I use. Any recommendations?

Maybe Khiels or Elemis (which I haven't really used) as they seem reliable and something that would be good to my skin

I like ESPA but think it's more body stuff.

There is Nuxe, which I do like...

I found this Rodial calendar on TK Maxx

www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/women/beauty/make-up+nails/make-up/12-days-red-carpet-glam-advent-calendar/p/42269298

The code to get the Lumene to £71 on Feelunique is YAH20. 😊

Bah! Oh well, I still got a bargain.

Thank you for the code @Ponks - I’ve just ordered Lumene for £71 with free blusher 😊. I already have H&B ( had to repair boxes 8 and 9 with tape) and have been dithering ever since. Thought about Space nk for too long and it sold out, but I take the fact that I didn’t rush to order it as a sign that I didn’t really want it that badly. Same with F&M, which I’ve also though about for so long that it’s sold out........ I might possibly still be tempted by Liberty though........

False alarm, no calendar but a different order.

Sorry for not coming back sooner - yes that was the code that I used.

Clarins have a 12 day one but I saw online but cant find it now a Clarins 24 day one that comes with a hanging advent (like thoise for small children) with numbered pockets for the items