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John Lewis Beauty Advent chat

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Talisin · 01/12/2021 06:48

Couldn’t find a JL thread when I searched so thought I would start one myself. Going by the run-up-to-December advent threads, I think a few of us have it.

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dedee · 22/12/2021 22:13

@Bavarois

I think i've had this cleanser in an ASOS calendar before. I don't like the smell but it'll get used.
I have also had this cleanser before and don’t like the smell of it either
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Talisin · 23/12/2021 06:47

Managed to post this on the wrong advent thread (M&S) already so today’s starting well!

I thought this was something else when I took it out so a bit of a let down - and it’s not something I’ll use so will be passed on. It is a decent size and nice presentation though.

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Chickydoo · 23/12/2021 07:45

Absolutely love this bath oil! Perfect for me

Stoic123 · 23/12/2021 07:52

Huge fan of Aromatherapy Associates - for me, the best bath oil out there.

Full size- fantastic!

Bavarois · 23/12/2021 07:59

This is brilliant but it's a shame it's not in a box. I got a different fragrance of the same oil in the F&M calendar and it was boxed. A minor thing but it makes it nicer to open, or to regift. Still impressed that it's full size and a lovely brand, can't wait to use this.

festivefuschias · 23/12/2021 08:15

Another reason I bought this advent calendar - I love the deep relax version and can’t wait to try this one.

Sosigsandwich · 23/12/2021 09:38

@Stoic123 I use the mist twice a day after cleansing but before moisturising. My skin has never looked so glowy!

I tried the soy face cleanser and it is HORRENDOUS for my skin. With an hour my face has broken out. To the point my husband was concerned about my reaction to it! Yikes.

Bavarois · 23/12/2021 09:58

@Talisin I'm curious to know what you thought it was initially?

Stoic123 · 23/12/2021 10:10

@Sosigsandwich- thanks.

Oh dear about the cleanser- I will wait till after Xmas to try.

dedee · 23/12/2021 10:26

Pleased with todays product. Good size and quality looking product.

I now would like it in a box as mentioned before.

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Talisin · 23/12/2021 11:48

[quote Bavarois]@Talisin I'm curious to know what you thought it was initially?[/quote]
I thought it was a lovely big bottle of perfume Smile

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Sosigsandwich · 23/12/2021 22:45

Today's smells amazing 😍

JustLikeaJingleBell · 23/12/2021 22:48

Oh it's bath oil. I opened it along with 24 & 25 as we left for the holidays but couldn't remember what I'd opened for each day. I do know I liked it all. I just had a lovely bath here so should have brought it with me.

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Talisin · 24/12/2021 05:39

Love today’s treat. It’s actually one of the reasons I bought this particular calendar - but I expected it tomorrow! No clue what’s in day 25 then…

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Chickydoo · 24/12/2021 07:41

Love today's Charlotte Tilbury eye palette. Gorgeous gold colours. Perfect!

Stoic123 · 24/12/2021 08:11

Gorgeous palette- just swatched and the colours are amazing.

Delighted with today's drawer.

DarlingCoffee · 24/12/2021 08:12

It’s been a cracking calendar and I’m very pleased with everything. I feel like they’ve given us all the things we need for the festive season.

Bavarois · 24/12/2021 08:21

Love today's, I'll need to see if I can find tutorials on the best way to use it. I'm pretty sure I know what tomorrow's is as I've been waiting for it. It's a satisfyingly large box so that's good.

It's been an absolutely fantastic calendar, there have been maybe 4 things I've not been delighted with and even then I'll still use them. Really pleased with this one this year.

festivefuschias · 24/12/2021 08:51

Really happy with today’s, it looks lovely. Have been very happy with the whole thing and think it’s been great value for money.

NameChangeinHaste · 24/12/2021 09:44

Have been so impressed by the calendar.
Though today is a no for me, I have so many unused eye palettes. A combination of very oily lids and general crack handiness generally means eye shadow is a no from me. Plus, it’s a bit too orangey gold. A bronze would be a better fit for me.
On someone blue eyes this would be stunning!
Think I might get DH to try and eBay it for me.

dedee · 24/12/2021 15:38

I am also happy with todays product and am pleased with the calendar overall.

I think I know what tomorrows is aswell.

festivefuschias · 24/12/2021 16:25

I’ve been naughty and opened tomorrow’s because it will be a busy day. A lovely end to the calendar.

A great thing about the calendar is that you can pull the drawers out and turn them around - the back has the pretty design but without the numbers so it can be used for year-round storage. I’m giving mine to my young DD for her bits and bobs.

Stoic123 · 24/12/2021 17:10

I've travelled to family so also opened tomorrow's early - cracking last drawer.

Very happy with the range and quality - well done JL!

Tobogganist · 24/12/2021 22:27

This has been a fantastic calendar! ❤️💝🎄

Eddmr · 24/12/2021 22:40

I've really enjoyed the calendar. My star product is the Sunday Riley Good Genes, so much so that I've just treated myself to a 100ml bottle in the John Lewis sale.