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General beauty advent calendar discussion thread 2

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AprilLady · 22/12/2020 09:51

New thread to continue discussion of any and all beauty advent calendars. As before please don’t post details of content before 7am on the relevant morning.

Only 3 days left to go Sad. But we can continue to discuss products used, and those doing Jadvent please continue posting updates.

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Talisin · 09/01/2021 16:48

Condolences on the black eyeliner, @ajandjjmum, we are all here to support you through.

bigdecisionstomake · 09/01/2021 16:54

That sounds like a lovely afternoon @Talisin Smile

OchonAgusOchonO · 09/01/2021 16:55

@ajandjjmum - So from LF today I got.........a black eyeline pencil.*

At least you have it over with now. Unless they've managed to accidentally fill all the other drawers with black eyeliners, which wouldn't surprise me Grin.

Babysharkdoodoodood · 09/01/2021 17:57

At least my Selfridges eyeliner was Huda. Today's was Glow drops from Barbara Sturm. For when I eventually leave the house.

Talisin · 09/01/2021 18:15

I just said what the hell and bought myself a White Stuff 12 day Advent in the sale (with an extra 20% off on top). I’ll double up and open two doors a day and that take me through until the end of January. At this point, any little joy that can be squeezed out of this month is a precious thing I reckon.

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AprilLady · 09/01/2021 21:43

@Talisin, I confess I did the same yesterday! I reckoned at less than £20 it was worth a punt. Maybe we can open together once they arrive?

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mammmamia · 09/01/2021 21:54

Ah fellow Jadventers! I’ve got the L’Occitane one for January, didn’t have one for actual advent as got this one quite late.
So far quite happy with it but it’s kind of what I expected.... several mini hand creams, a soap, verbena shower gel which I love, some body creams.... sharing it with 10 yo DD who has nabbed most of the contents so far but we’re having fun and it’s all stuff we will use.

Talisin · 09/01/2021 22:07

@AprilLady Absolutely! When did you want to start? I was planning 26th and doubling up each day but very happy to start earlier if you’d like.

bigdecisionstomake · 10/01/2021 07:50

Morning all, more balm today from Roccabox - the red tinted Dr Paw Paw. On the one hand it’s a bit disappointing to have two balms in a row but on the other I’ve seen this Dr Paw Paw in lots of advent calendar unboxings and have been keen to give it a go. The red will definitely work better for me than the orange version too. Still hoping for some facial skincare though...

DrRamsesEmerson · 10/01/2021 08:50

Eyeshadows in the Amazon one. One dark plum and one nude, which I will probably use, and one pink which I definitely won’t!

DrRamsesEmerson · 10/01/2021 09:43

@mammmamia, that sounds very like the Arran one that I shared with DD during Advent. Nice enough but no surprises. My Staats one this year was definitely H&B.

DrRamsesEmerson · 10/01/2021 09:44

WTF autocorrect?! Staats = star!

ajandjjmum · 10/01/2021 11:25

I've got the rather interesting Rituals body scrub today. It's organic rice and cherry blossom - had a sneaky smell and it seems very sweet. I shall enjoy trying it though.

I've got over the eyeliner pencil now - but thanks for your condolences! Grin

Talisin · 10/01/2021 11:54

Dr Organics Guava gel moisturiser today (full size). Just tried some on the back of my hand and it does feel feather light.

OchonAgusOchonO · 10/01/2021 11:58

I've got the rather interesting Rituals body scrub today.

It is lovely. Not a scent I would wear but that's not an issue with a scrub.

Butterymuffin · 10/01/2021 12:24

Oh that's my favourite Rituals scent @ajandjjmum so enjoy! I got another tub of it in my LF calendar so I was happy.

Today for me it's St. Tropez face tan stuff that I won't use. Never mind..

Butterymuffin · 10/01/2021 12:34

I looked at the White Stuff sale calendar but in the end went for this latest box from Next, New Year Skincare Saviours, instead for £20
beautyadventcalendar.net/next-new-year-skincare-saviours-beauty-box/
That will be my February treat after Jadvent. Looks like it will be needed with the messages about tighter lockdown still this morning.

Babysharkdoodoodood · 10/01/2021 16:30

Another cheap one in Selfridges. 40 (yes 40!) mls Pixi glow toner. It's tiny! £3.60 worth. Pfaaah!

HedgieHog · 10/01/2021 20:59

Hi Jadventers, completely forgot about the thread, I’m doing feel unique and so far I’m liking it better than the LF I did in Dec, I’ll do a summary of what I’ve had so far tomorrow, no eyeliner yet! 😂

Talisin · 11/01/2021 09:46

H&B own brand (or ‘made for’) eyeshadow brush today.

DrRamsesEmerson · 11/01/2021 10:11

Max Factor lip scrub in Amazon today. Perfectly willing to give it a try, though I've never felt a particular need to scrub my lips!

Babysharkdoodoodood · 11/01/2021 12:45

Whoohoo! Penhaligons candle today. Nice one.

Talisin · 11/01/2021 12:56

@Babysharkdoodoodood

Whoohoo! Penhaligons candle today. Nice one.
Well that makes up for the rubbish tiny Pixi Glow yesterday! Smile
Talisin · 12/01/2021 07:14

Q+A Liquorice Lip Oil today. Feels nice on, cannot detect any trace of liquorice sadly.

DrRamsesEmerson · 12/01/2021 08:20

This Works deep sleep body cream in Amazon today. Much better, I love the pillow spray so look forward to trying this.