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Beauty Advent Calendars 2021 Part 2: The Curse of the Drawers of Disappointment *Spoilers included*

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Coniferhedge · 12/09/2021 13:22

As you were everyone! Grin

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MidnightMeltdown · 12/09/2021 19:52

@wheresmyshoe

I'm the same! I want to order a couple of bras, but thought I'd wait to see what's in the calendar 😂

Gazelda · 12/09/2021 20:17

I just can't choooooose!

ajandjjmum · 12/09/2021 20:26

@wheresmyshoe

My final pairs of decent everyday knickers are starting to fray but I'm holding out buying more until we know about the M&S calendar 😆
Me too! I looked last week and decided to hold off until I know if the calendar is definitely happening!
wheresmyshoe · 12/09/2021 20:34

Hehehe, I'm so pleased to know I'm not the only one in scruffy undies holding out for the M&S holy grail. I hope they don't let us down with too many drawers of disappointment!

MidnightMeltdown · 12/09/2021 20:34

They'll be no knickers left in M&S when the calendar finally drops - everyone will rush to buy at once! 🤣

JasonMomoasgirlfriend · 12/09/2021 21:34

@gratedbeetroot is that the rhubarb and something one? I remember thinking"oh I'd love that!" But then I live rhubarb :)

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 12/09/2021 21:35

I stocked up on knickers and socks last week

I was waiting foe a 20% off but I really wanted a coat (and had £10 voucher) so thought go for it , the coat will sell out

I've never bought the M&S A/C but if they do the Autograph skincare one , I might Xmas Wink

LastSummerHere · 12/09/2021 21:45

I think I will buy the Rituals one when it comes on FU (the Rituals site doesn't deliver to me sob sob) and also the M&S one. Also dying to see Lancôme as I quite fancy some of their stuff sitting pretty in my newly decorated bathroom. Or am I the only one who buys things sometimes by how they'll look?🤔😆

gratedbeetroot · 12/09/2021 21:51

[quote JasonMomoasgirlfriend]@gratedbeetroot is that the rhubarb and something one? I remember thinking"oh I'd love that!" But then I live rhubarb :)[/quote]
I think it is. It would probably be different if the intended recipient didn’t have young kids but I want to treat her to some products that are just for her, not a household item!

I had a couple of full size rituals products in a calendar last year I think. Was lovely stuff, but I don’t get excited by shower gels or body lotions.

TracyBeakerSoYeah · 12/09/2021 22:14

@LastSummerHere
Here's the details on this years Lancôme
reallyree.com/lancome-advent-calendar/

I might get this as I love the Genifique serum, Idole perfume & Lancome mascaras are good too.

I just had an email back from John Lewis they've confirmed there will be a calendar but can't give a release date as of yet. They said I will receive an email as soon as the date is known.

PomRuns · 12/09/2021 22:50

Excellent detective work @TracyBeakerSoYeah

Hekatestorch · 13/09/2021 05:55

Just checking in so I keep up! Smile

Nowmum43 · 13/09/2021 06:25

@TracyBeakerSoYeah can you email M&S too Grin

Offredismysister · 13/09/2021 07:20

I’m still undecided, waiting to see what selfridges & John Lewis offer. Hopefully, they’ve been reading these threads.

OchonAgusOchonOh · 13/09/2021 09:14

H&B is now available here for anyone planning on getting it.

OchonAgusOchonOh · 13/09/2021 09:16

@OchonAgusOchonOh

H&B is now available here for anyone planning on getting it.
Still no response as to whether it will be available on the EU site.
Ilikeviognier · 13/09/2021 09:29

Ohhhh just ordered the h and b one!!!!

JulesJules · 13/09/2021 09:38

Just got the email to say the Holland and Barrett cal is now available - was going to get one each for my DDs (19 and nearly 17 - one is just off back to university) but now I'm fatally wavering.. Grin

This is what I always do!

ajandjjmum · 13/09/2021 09:40

I've ordered 2 H & B - one for an elderly friend who's had a tough year, and another for a vegan friend. Think it'll make them happy!

IToldYouIWasFreaky · 13/09/2021 09:54

Just ordered H&B! Grin

Now I just need M&S and John Lewis details to decide if I'm going to go for either of those...if not, maybe Next. Or maybe one of their beauty boxes. I've been reaallllly good recently at using up odds and ends (even remembering to use eye cream daily) so feel I deserve it. Halo

Window1 · 13/09/2021 09:55

How quickly do they h and b sell out if I want some thinking time?

I8toys · 13/09/2021 09:58

Ordered H&B - just because I like the unusual products I would never even consider. I use the mirror all the time and the bb cream

DrRamsesEmerson · 13/09/2021 10:02

Hurrah, just ordered H&B! I might get M&S too if they do a proper one, their summer beauty bag had some good stuff in it.

Plump82 · 13/09/2021 10:05

@Window1

How quickly do they h and b sell out if I want some thinking time?
Pretty quickly. But i missed out on it when it was 1st released last year (didn't get an email notification) and they brought more out a few weeks later so there's a couple of chances to get it.
MidnightMeltdown · 13/09/2021 10:06

@Window1

There's a H&B unboxing on YouTube you might help you decide.
Think I'm going to skip it as I don't need the products and still have a number from last year

m.youtube.com/watch?v=Vr9VPbyF8jU