Fortnum & Mason beauty advent chat for December (1)

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Welcome lucky advent calendar holders!!

I've opened mine but look forward to chatting on the proper days during advent.

Please no spoilers xx

Good morning !

I’ve really enjoyed this thread 🙂

Day 24 although a good size is a bit of a filler for me. AA is a lovely brand but I I already have 2 of these muscle gels from gwp or last years AC.

I regifted the muscle gel too due to previous gwps, it is nice though. I'm definitely going f&m again next year unless the contents unexpectedly nose dive next year!

I'm happy with this, especially because it is a good size and not a tiny 'travel' version.

All in all, I've been pleased too. Not sure the bum bum hair mask will work for my hair (will give it to DD as she has lots of very thick hair) but apart from that, I think I'll use everything.

I may well end u overstocked on AA products but as they all smell lovely I can live with it trying not to open tomorrow’s early 🤪

I'm guessing we're all up to our necks in it today because I cannot be the only person who's thrilled with their beautiful (and proper cotton velvet) makeup bag!

I have put all the piddly little samples I want to get used first in it and will keep it in my handbag where it can gather more fluff and bits than it did being on the carpet for thirty seconds

It’s beautiful isn’t it - a lovely way to finish the calendar and I’ve really enjoyed it. I hope we all have a lovely day doing whatever works for each of you

Merry Christmas! See you next year!!!

Thought I'd posted but lost it - apologies if it posts twice. I agree with @curlyferret, the bag is a lovely way to finish the calendar. Merry Christmas one and all!

The bag is beautiful. Merry Christmas to you all!

agree, I so rarely find any make up bags that are worth having, even from fancy brands but like this one. See you next year!

Well in fairness to Fortnums they were as good as their word - my wine turned up today and it wasn’t wine it was a bottle of grand cru champagne! So that was a very nice apology for the missing eye mask!

That’s great news @LoveLabradors I’m very pleased they came good on their promise. Enjoy the champagne 🍾

Just coming on to say I FINALLY started with the Cult 51 Day and Night creams this week after using up my other stash. I hadn't heard of the brand, wasn't fussed to try etc so only started using when I literally had nothing else left. Oh my god - my skin is amazing. I honestly can't believe the difference they have made. My face is brighter, smoother and just generally more healthy looking.

Just thought I'd come on to share in case anyone, like me, had them sitting on a shelf getting dusty!

I'm using the cult day cream right now - gorgeous. the creams have been well selected, the 3w gold or whatever it was called was excellent as was wildsmith.

Definitely agree on the Cult 51 day cream, it’s lovely with a subtle fragrance and suits my skin for sure. Not started the night cream yet but sounds positive.

I've not started any of mine (significant stash of samples nearly used up!)

I'd love some feedback on the 3w and copper one please. Really excited to try them!

3W i used first and it really brightened my winter skin, I tried to rebuy (Amazon had the best price) but it kept bouncing as unusually high Amazon purchase so gave up! Might seek it out though when through current stash!

I am going to dig these out - after all the excitement I chucked them in my stash with the rest. I'm going to reread the thread and fish out some of the others I haven't used too.

I am still using/ekeing out the lovely room sprays and the weird Galinee scalp wash stuff 😊

3LAB WW i should say - urgh it was £247 on Amazon but it's gone back to £397 now!

I found it cheaper....

Yes that's a good price, thanks!!

I found the 3Lab cream lovely but honestly for me the Cult 51 cream has been the best so far for my skin. I could never afford to repurchase the 3Lab so probably just as well. I'd forgotten about the copper one though, I'll need to try and remember where I've "stored" that one. The room sprays are still going well though, and my DH has stolen the sleep spray and uses it most evenings! Not sure if I'd go for F&M again but I've certainly had my moneys worth and have enjoyed trying new things.

Oh the face vinegar!! I'd forgotten that was from this calendar - I loved that so much I have repurchased.

What does the face vinegar actually do?

@supadupapupascupa i use it the same way I’d use a toner, but it’s not as harsh - I find it brightens my skin but also calms it too.