Space NK beauty advent chat for December (1)

[CountryCob]

As I am looking forward to this thought would set up a thread so we can compare thoughts on the contents daily come December 1…..

I got Scattered Light.
Glittery eyeshadow isn’t remotely my thing, but I tried a bit on the back of my hand and it actually looks as if it is going to be rather wearable. I am pleasantly surprised because I thought it would either sit in a drawer or I would end up giving it to someone else.

@Heyduggeeeee

Does the eyeshadow come in different colours? I got Reflect which looks rose goldy to me but i have grey hair and green eyes so I'm not sure it will suit me. Is the colour quite subtle?

I think rose shades are gorgeous with green eyes. I'm green too and it was always my best shade when I wore make up regularly

Really? Thanks doadeer, I'll give it a try in that case. I dont often wear eyeshadow. When my hair was brown I used to wear brown and gold shades. Im 40 and my hair is totally white but I get grey highlights put through it (vitamin deficiencies I think, as I've started taking supplements and it's growing back dark in some places). Ive been a bit confused about whether to change my makeup but wasn't sure where to start!

Isn’t Scattered Light and Reflect the same thing? It says both on my pot. This is something I would never buy so I’m pleased to get it and give it a go.

Is it an all over the lid thing or just sockets do you think?

@queenofkale

Oh I opened the wrong one today! As my day 9 was the wrong way up!

So I of course had to open the right day as well to cheer me up on a Monday morning!

I also got this last year in the liberty one and loved it!

oh my god, I didn't realise this. I thought everyone got something different haha

@freezingtoes12

I would like to apologise for leaving the thread when I suggested I would be mathematician.

Day 1: £34 (I will not count a sample, sorry)
Day 2: £12 (travel size is sold for this price rather than the normal size divided. 10ml is £23, so 4ml would be £9.20 of course cheaper due to economies of scale. I will use the available to buy price which is slightly higher as it does allow for easy travel)
Day 3: £26 (this is “full size”)
Day 4: £85 if bought as a 10ml (£78.33 if you use the normal size version £235 for 30ml, again economies of scale)
Day 5: £18

Current total: £175

Please let me know if you think I’ve gone wrong, it’s late and I’m tired!

Today's eyeshadow is worth £28.

Running total: £203, not bad for day 6!

Wow £203!! We are doing well!

Day 7
Bom Dia Bright Cream
Body cream. This smells divine!
Very happy with today's product

I love love this cream. I opened my calendar last month and already got another one of these creams in bf sale. I use it in evening and still smell the next day!

I didn't have time to open the pot - does it smell the same as the bum bum cream?

This smells lovely! I have put some on my hands and arms and keep getting delicious whiffs as I type! Very cheering on a cold and rainy day..

Feels lovely & luxurious, good size. I don’t particularly like the scent though, so I think I’ll pop it into dd’s stocking

Day 1: £34 (I will not count a sample, sorry)
Day 2: £12 (travel size is sold for this price rather than the normal size divided. 10ml is £23, so 4ml would be £9.20 of course cheaper due to economies of scale. I will use the available to buy price which is slightly higher as it does allow for easy travel)
Day 3: £26 (this is “full size”)
Day 4: £85 if bought as a 10ml (£78.33 if you use the normal size version £235 for 30ml, again economies of scale)
Day 5: £18
Day 6: £28
Day 7: £18

Current total: £221

I am a little disappointed with this if I am honest, more from the value perspective. I would much rather some brands I wouldn't normally be able to afford due to the expense but I suppose this will do.

Hmm quite looking forward to trying this as it's quite expensive for what it is and I don't usually spend £££ on body creams . I remember quite a lot of hype about it when it first came out .

@RockaLock

I didn't have time to open the pot - does it smell the same as the bum bum cream?

No its a different scent ❤️

I love this, haven't tried bum bum cream. Any views on which is nicer?

I honestly love both. I usually rotate a couple of creams otherwise I go off them. The bum bum is very sweet so not for all tastes but I'm a fan

I use bum bum cream and the body exfoliate. It has a very strong smell but the exfoliate does a great job. I like the smell of Bom Dia. Thumbs up from me for Day 7.

I love Bom Dia. So was happy with today.

I used the eyeshadow today. I am 39 and not unto glittery eyeshadow. But it's actually lovely. Its really subtle. I think ot might become a favourite.

My dd (17) also loves it. Seems like a good one for different ages/colouring.

Did you use it in socket or all over?

Day 8
The Ordinary
Caffeine solution for the eyes.
I definitely need this!

Tried it just now - you only need a TINY amount!

dark same here. Surprisingly wearable.

Not usually a fan of the O, think they're overrated just very good at marketing. But we shall see..

@JemimaPyjamas you are right, a tiny amount is needed. The bottle is going to last for ages. Feels good though, no stinging and goes on smoothly.