Delurking. Reading this thread has really added to my enjoyment of the calendar so thank you.
It's the first beauty advent calendar I've had. It's been a pretty terrible year so thought I'd treat myself like many of you and had been eyeing this one up for the last couple years! It's been interesting to read that some of you have not enjoyed it as much as previous offerings. I've loved trying many of these products which I otherwise would never have tried.
Quick run down of my thoughts:
Aveda leave in treatment: a small sample but it's made my frizzy dry hair smooth and soft. Had it in my Liberty basket but has gone out of stock since. Will repurchase though.
Venn all in one: I have sensitive skin but I like using this and feels good on.
AB cream: love love love this. Skin feels beautifully moisturised and plump. I have been applying it morning and night. Not sure I'll ever be able to justify the price to buy myself!
Dear Polly: wow. Just by the description I would have swerved it. But it is gorgeous on and so addictive. I love smelling it throughout the day and it has really good staying power. I haven't been anywhere to know if I'd get any compliments on it though! Will definitely buy again - when (if?!) it's back in stock.
Dr. Sebagh HA: was very excited to use this. My face was damp before applying as mentioned up thread. Used it morning and evening and by the next day I had a dry and visibly flaky forehead. The AB cream cleared this up quickly. Bit nervous to try it again now.
Bum bum cream: was excited to get this and was one of the products I remembered from when I was researching. Have rubbed it on my hand this morning and it's silky smooth and smells great. Reminds me of warm sunny holidays abroad. Again, smell seems to have good staying power.
Aromatherapy Associates oil: such a tiny bottle but the three baths I had with it were sooo good. I've read that not many of you like the smell but it's right up my street. Would repurchase as I'm longing for more baths like these - seems so luxurious compared to my usual bubble bath!
Malin and Goetz oil balm: like the smell and texture. Very moisturising. Have been using it on my hands at night (so dry and sore after all the hand washing this year!), my lips and last night tried it in my hair. Has worked really well overall. Very versatile.
MD fabulous hands: have only used this once or twice as have been using the oil balm. Not amazing but I liked it.
All other products have been fairly 'meh' but probably standard filler products.
I know now after purchasing to look at the size and shape of the compartments! It's fair to say that Liberty is restricted as to what it can offer due to the set up of the box - but it is beautiful and looks great in my lounge!
The anticipation of opening up a luxurious treat every day has been amazing on these dark and rainy days.