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John Lewis Beauty Advent 🎄

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PomRuns · 30/11/2022 18:34

Any interest in a opening/review thread?

I tend to open early.
No photos until after 0700?

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John Lewis Beauty Advent 🎄
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Adventadventures · 08/12/2022 11:20

Another one loving this . I agree the makeup has definitely been the most successful for me so far . Probably because expectations are so low for these normally as it’s difficult to get shades that suit everyone

Lemonademoney · 08/12/2022 12:48

Love todays! Loving the make up so far, would like a perfume next 😂

Stokey · 08/12/2022 13:03

I'm happy with this too. It's not a shade I would have chosen but actually as it's a bit pinker than a nude, it will be a great every day addition.

Stoic123 · 08/12/2022 20:07

Too pinky for me so I'll give it away but imagine would work for a lot of people.

MyOtherCarIsAHearse · 08/12/2022 22:43

Lemonademoney · 08/12/2022 12:48

Love todays! Loving the make up so far, would like a perfume next 😂

Yes! I want something that smells nice tomorrow too. Fingers crossed!

Talisin · 09/12/2022 05:47

And after the high, the low. Proper drawer of disappointment for me this one.

Talisin · 09/12/2022 05:48

Ack! Wrong calendar - ignore previous (although it could still be true, haven’t opened todays yet).

Talisin · 09/12/2022 06:47

Now let’s try that again…

Ooh! Not a drawer of disappointment! This is lovely 😍

Peridot1 · 09/12/2022 07:28

Nice one today. I think it’s a real classic perfume.

Curious to know what your drawer of disappointment was @Talisin!

SheSawSeaShore · 09/12/2022 07:31

Love today’s! I’ve never tried this perfume before and it’s gorgeous.

Also curious to know what was in your other calendar @Talisin 😀

Talisin · 09/12/2022 07:40

@SheSawSeaShore @Peridot1 It was a couple of teeny body/hand washes in Liberty”s.

pattyparsnip · 09/12/2022 07:41

So happy with this I've already got the rouge one so I know I'll like this .

Stoic123 · 09/12/2022 07:41

Always good to get a perfume. Like not love this one but very pleased with the size (for an advent calendar).

MostDefinitelynotanAthlete · 09/12/2022 07:42

Has anyone else's perfume not got a spray top? I can't work out if it's stuck in the lid (and I've pulled it off) or it's not meant to have one! Loving this perfume though, a good drawer for me today!

Roundaboot · 09/12/2022 07:46

Yay! I love a fragrance and this is just lovely. Mine doesn't have a spray - I presumed it was intentional? I'm away for the weekend (on the train already) and didn't want to bring it in case of spillages. That also means that I opened tomorrow's and Sunday's too but will keep quiet about those!

Talisin · 09/12/2022 07:46

It’s mot a spray one @MostDefinitelynotanAthlete

Stokey · 09/12/2022 07:49

Your wish came true @Lemonademoney

I have a filthy cold so can't smell but am looking forward to trying this when I can!

flower1677 · 09/12/2022 08:08

I was also expecting a spray and inadvertently ended up wearing a load, I may still look a mess with bed hair and my pj's on but I smell beautiful!

PomRuns · 09/12/2022 08:37

Happy with todays - will try later (bit hungover this morning only slow movements are possible).

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Lemonademoney · 09/12/2022 08:47

Stokey · 09/12/2022 07:49

Your wish came true @Lemonademoney

I have a filthy cold so can't smell but am looking forward to trying this when I can!

Haha it did 😂 I’m not a huge Givenchy fan but this is a nice ‘work’ perfume so happy enough. I opened tomorrows by mistake (it’s been a long week) so have ruined my Saturday surprise 🙈

Lookingformymarbles · 09/12/2022 08:59

I'm always happy to get a perfume in an advent calendar, a great way to try new fragrances and I take mine when we go away.

This is not one I'd necessarily purchase (not citrusy enough) but currently wearing it and smells lovely. I think for me this would be good to wear for a night out. As it is, I'll be smelling beautifully in my exercise class!

BeverleyMacca1 · 09/12/2022 09:55

I still have exactly the same unused bottle from two JL calendars ago so I’m not keen on today’s.

PaulRobinsonsSeventhWife · 09/12/2022 11:10

I feel like this has been in several calendars for quite a few years. Would have liked something a little more niche in terms of scent but get it's tricky to find one to appeal to many.

Giftwithpurchase · 09/12/2022 13:12

DOD for me today as I simply can't wear perfume I suffer from terrible headaches if I do. The only ones Ive found ok are some very light byredo scents which don't seem to trigger me. I don't even dare sniff this one 😆..

Lemonademoney · 09/12/2022 13:35

PaulRobinsonsSeventhWife · 09/12/2022 11:10

I feel like this has been in several calendars for quite a few years. Would have liked something a little more niche in terms of scent but get it's tricky to find one to appeal to many.

yes I agree it’s been repeated a few too many times