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Liberty advent calendar opening thread 2022

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Cockle1234 · 30/11/2022 22:21

I'm hoping others will join me to discuss liberty advent calendar. In line with other threads 0700 earliest for the days contents?

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Zoetrope1 · 24/12/2022 07:41

@Polpette its The Matcha 26 not Santal 33 is it not?

To me it’s a lovely sweet, cozy scent. I wear it when I want to feel warm and cozy at home. One of my favourite scents!

Description:

In the same way matcha tea is much more than just a drink in Japanese culture, Thé Matcha 26 is much more than a scent. It is a moment of introspection, a moment of self that offers a quiet inner celebration of grace and soulful beauty. Matcha tea accord is infused with a creamy fig note, grounded by soft vetiver and textural cedar woods and uplifted by enticing bitter orange.

Fragrance notes:
Matcha tea accord, fig note, bergamote, bitter orange, sesame, cedarwood, sandalwood and vetiver

Yeknom · 24/12/2022 07:48

LOVE todays super happy!

Polpette · 24/12/2022 07:51

@Zoetrope1 you are correct it is Matcha 26! I've just finished my Santal 33 so I think my brain had a daft moment when I was typing.

Agree, Matcha 26 is such a cosy scent, Love it, the perfect perfume for this winter season.

Blossomtoes · 24/12/2022 08:14

Very happy today. I’d never have been tempted to try this - I’m a Santal 33 girl all the way - but I’ll be happy to wear this for as long as the bottle lasts.

notanicepersonapparently · 24/12/2022 08:16

I was looking forward to trying this one and I wasn’t disappointed. All my perfumes are from the fashion houses and traditional perfume houses rather than these artisan brands so it’s exciting to try something a bit different. I’m thinking this one would be lovely to wear in the Summer too.
The Matcha 15ml by Le Labo sells for £65 bringing the total to £999. Hurrah.
I’ve loved this, my first up market beauty advent calendar and really enjoyed being able to share the fun with everyone on this thread. Sad to think there’s only one day to go 😢
Thank you to @EasterIssland and @Blossomtoes for the spf recommendations. I’ll be giving them a try.

EasterIssland · 24/12/2022 08:18

When I opened the drawer the other day I didn’t remember we had this and it was one of the reasons why I got Liberty. Really happy with it. I’ve loads of byredo perfumes for my day to day but I’m taking this one with me on holiday. I tried it the other day at night before bed on my wrist and I could still smell it the day after

GallopingGreen · 24/12/2022 08:33

Really different scent for me.. but like it a lot! My daughter says I smell like a fancy hotel Smile
So sad tomorrow is the last day! I will miss waking up to these exciting treats every morning

purplelicious · 24/12/2022 08:34

Love today's...I wasn't sure at first, but it's beautiful and you can certainly tell its different from the usual fashion brands. My husband really likes it too and even though I popped just a little on my wrists he could smell it in the other side of the room. A winner.
Thankyou all for the daily 'company' and the ups and downs of opening the calendar every day and I wish you all a Merry Christmas 😊

shinny · 24/12/2022 08:36

It’s quite musky isn’t it? Think it will take some getting used to for me. I got Another 13 in the Selfridges drawer this morning which is quite uncanny!

I’ve so enjoyed logging on each morning to share the contents of the drawers- Merry Christmas everyone 🎄

LizardTrucks · 24/12/2022 08:58

Oh I love this and just saw it has fig notes which I’d my absolute fave!

WeAreBorg · 24/12/2022 09:09

I would have been more delighted with todays, except I got a Le Labo discovery set for my birthday so already have it and there was a extra tester of Matcha too.

In fairness I haven’t properly tried it as I’ve been wearing the noir and santal so I have plenty now to give it a proper go.

Both the perfumes are lovely actually - I’d be keen to try more of the Vilhelm ones as moon carnival in the beauty drop was lovely despite my hatred of tuberose and the peony one is delicious.

This calendar has been fab, I’ve been bouncing out of bed in the morning to rush downstairs and open it! Even before coffee which is usually unheard of!

WhenisitmyturntobePM · 24/12/2022 09:17

I am obsessed with todays scent. If anyone doesn’t get along with it and wants to swap please let me know. Happy to swap for a similar heavy hitter such as the peony perfume (I’ve had two squirts but that’s all) or the exfolikate or 111 skin mask, which are unopened. Also have a 200ml medik8 press and glow I haven’t got round to using yet and several of the eponymous Augustinian Bader rich creams!

TriciaMcMillan · 24/12/2022 09:59

Ooh, this is a new one for me, and it's lovely!

TabithaTittlemouse · 24/12/2022 11:19

@WhenisitmyturntobePM I would love to swap today’s perfume for the peony one! I’ve squirted it to smell it but although it’s nice I’m obsessed by the peony one and can’t find it on the Liberty website.

WhenisitmyturntobePM · 24/12/2022 11:23

@TabithaTittlemouse perfect, I’ve PM’d you

WorryMcGee · 24/12/2022 11:58

Love today’s! Last night I braved the Malin&Goetz serum and it’s lovely! I actually did a full skincare routine using all my new stuff for the first time in bloody ages as I’ve been avoiding the mirror 😬 it was actually really nice to take the time over it and today my skin looks pretty decent for someone who had chemo on Wednesday 🎉 I’ve even got make up on 🤩 absolutely love the Trish McEvoy mascara and the lipstick, I think both will be repurchases. I’ve loved reading this thread too 🙂 merry Christmas everyone!

Cinnamonandcoal · 24/12/2022 14:09

Really like the perfume. I still have most of the Another 13 one from last year and that's good too, both very interesting scents I wear for myself rather than to smell nice for anyone else.
Only problem is I've been cutting garlic today so I can't smell anything else but that now!

imp2007 · 24/12/2022 20:27

Todays is gorgeous love trying new perfumes and this one feels really different to what I'd usually wear. So sad tomorrow is the last day!! Happy Christmas Everyone 🎄

petitebleu · 25/12/2022 06:55

A lovely finale for the calendar today.

I'm going to miss opening a drawer every day! Happy Christmas to you all. See you next year!

EasterIssland · 25/12/2022 07:39

I smiled the other day when I opened todays drawer and thought all of the pps from the beauty box thread and how we missed that opportunity to have the Liberty calendar couple of weeks ago :) but we still have got one now

notanicepersonapparently · 25/12/2022 08:11

A 60g version of the Liberty Hera rose scented candle today. This isn’t a size they usually sell so I’m going to have to assume a value of £20 for this to bring our total up to £1,019.
Happy Christmas everyone. 🎄

purplelicious · 25/12/2022 08:28

I just wondered if someone would be on here today...Thankyou for all your efforts @notanicepersonapparently - shame it's not full size and seems that Liberty might have overpriced some things & it didn't help that we had a lot of travel sizes. Today's is Anice smell though and better than tomato leaves 😊 Happy Christmas

RockingAmadeus · 25/12/2022 09:23

Thank you all for sharing your thoughts on a daily basis, I have really looked forward to coming on here for the comments. This was my first time with the Liberty AC and I’ve got to say that I’m left a bit underwhelmed. I loved the Venn, Sunday Riley and Miracle oil and will repurchase. It’s been good to try out new products but I will probably buy a different AC next year. Merry Christmas 🙂

grayhairdontcare · 25/12/2022 09:28

I've enjoyed the thread and today's is lovely but I think I will choose a different calendar next year.
Too many things are the same in this and not spaced out very well.

PJPatrol · 25/12/2022 09:51

Beauty Advent newby here.
I've been following the thread and have found the hints and tips useful, and also the running total, so wanted to come on and say thank you.
Merry Christmas.