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Space NK beauty advent chat for December (1)

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CountryCob · 19/11/2021 09:59

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…..

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pattyparsnip · 08/12/2021 09:31

I've tried this before made the skin around my eyes feel tight dry and wrinkly looking . I'll probably pass it on to someone.

JemimaPyjamas · 08/12/2021 09:39

I used about half a pipette full and it was FAR too much! This bottle will last forever at that rate.

RockaLock · 08/12/2021 10:56

This is the first drawer of disappointment for me! - I've tried it before and found like a PP that it dried the skin out under my eyes, and also it did nothing for my dark circles.

But that's OK. There are always going to be a few duds in every calendar. I just try to chose the calendar that, for me, has the least number of likely disappointments.

freezingtoes12 · 08/12/2021 14:23

I am disappointed in this.

A measly £5.80

Running total: £226.80

JemimaPyjamas · 08/12/2021 14:59

So averaging about £28 a day - not too bad really!

Darkpheonix · 08/12/2021 15:49

@RedDingDongMerrily

Did you use it in socket or all over?
Just all over the lid. I used a nude (but one slightly darker than my skin tone, iyswim) in the socket.

Was really lovely.
As for today's gift, I quite like the product but already have half a bottle. So while it will get used, I feel a bit meh. Nothing to get excited about at the moment.

My favourite so far is either the eyeshadow or the CEO glow oil.

Looking forward to tomorrow.

RedDingDongMerrily · 08/12/2021 16:09

Thanks @Darkpheonix I will give it a go.

Darkpheonix · 08/12/2021 17:20

@RedDingDongMerrily

Thanks *@Darkpheonix* I will give it a go.
Let me know how it goes. Smile
Jooox · 08/12/2021 19:16

I used some of today’s serum, only a tiny amount after reading the thread, and it’s left the skin around my eyes very red and raw looking Sad

Definitely a DoD.

doadeer · 08/12/2021 19:48

I haven't opened the caffeine solution yet. I don't have dark circles it might be a one I gift. Think it would be wasted on me. I also think most eye products are tiny overpriced nonsense (I know the ordinary is cheap)

HumourReplacementTherapy · 08/12/2021 20:37

Yes I'm a disappointed in today's offering.
Eye creams lotions and potions are an unnecessary addition to a routine (in my unqualified opinion Grin) I've got a box full of them (various GWP offers)
I have good intentions for about 3 days then sling it in a box

westr · 08/12/2021 20:58

I haven't been blown away by space nk so far. Nothing that I haven't had before or bought myself. Hopefully it will get a bit more exciting soon.

Chickydoo · 08/12/2021 21:44

I am quite please with today's eye serum. No reaction, eyes do look a bit less dark. I will keep on using over next few days, so far a 👍🏻 from me

Footballfrenzy2021 · 08/12/2021 22:30

Hi all
I opened my entire calendar after a bad day last month so I’d be grateful if someone could include a daily photo so I can see where I am .
Thank you

BookShark · 08/12/2021 23:25

Ooh, just found you to join you. Although I compared calendars before ordering, I've completely forgotten what's in this one, so every day is a nice surprise!

Except today. I'm currently using up another Ordinary caffeine eye affair, and it's taking forever and not obviously doing anything, so the last thing I want is another one. If only I'd opened it yesterday I could have donated it for DD's reverse advent collection at school, but that's not closed, and I'm not even sure it's worth ebaying given the low value. What can I do with it?

On the plus side, particularly happy with the Bom Dia cream and the Barbara Sturm serum (yes, I'm one of the mugs who has paid full price for it before). So still happy I'm getting my money's worth - I don't really care if it reaches the supposed value, as long as it's worth the cost once I've discounted the things I won't use!

helloitsme3 · 09/12/2021 07:45

So what is todays? A moisturiser?

Darkpheonix · 09/12/2021 07:49

I don't really understand today's to be honest 🤣

Chickydoo · 09/12/2021 07:53

Absolutely no idea what today's is
The writing is too small for me to tell 🤷‍♀️

Space NK beauty advent chat for December (1)
pattyparsnip · 09/12/2021 08:06

A moisturiser and blusher I think .

RockaLock · 09/12/2021 08:08

It's a moisturiser and some drops that I think you're supposed to add to a moisturiser and they turn your face bright pink give you a rosy glow.

The moisturiser I will use, but probably not the drops.

doadeer · 09/12/2021 08:17

Ha when I opened the Drunk Elephant items I had no idea what they were. I haven't ever been impressed with this brand - I'm just never wowed by then. Curious what others think

Chickydoo · 09/12/2021 08:21

Found my glasses 👓
It's Drunk Elephant drops that you mix with moisturiser to give a lovely glow. The moisturiser is in the other pot.
Will try this morning & report back.
Actually a rosy glow for Christmas sounds like a good idea

Darkpheonix · 09/12/2021 08:25

My drops are a rose gold colour. Can you really put that all over? Or do I have a wrong colour?

Still really confused 🤦‍♀️

Birdybirdbirdy · 09/12/2021 08:41

Glad I wasn’t the only one that didn’t really understand today’s product!

Chickydoo · 09/12/2021 08:56

Just tried, mixed with the moisturiser. It actually looks quite good. Makes me look healthy 😂