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Marks and Spencer Advent Calender πŸ€ΆπŸŽ„β˜•οΈπŸŽ

438 replies

AnnieSnap · 30/11/2022 23:45

It’s that time πŸ˜€ No spoilers before 7.30am please

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GetUsedToTheHeatAgain · 01/12/2022 02:50

Shall not say a word as I am ahead of UK time, but just opened No 1, very happy!

TracyBeakerSoYeah · 01/12/2022 03:06

Thanks for starting the thread @AnnieSnap

As I only had a quick look in the M&S calendar to check that everything was there & nothing missing was broken when it arrive, so have completely forgotten what's in which box & actually what a lot of it is.

How many hours ahead of us are you @GetUsedToTheHeatAgain that's if you don't mind me asking?

ApolloandDaphne · 01/12/2022 05:30

I've just opened the first one. I won't divulge what it is but it looks good and I can't wait to try it out.

Countmeout · 01/12/2022 06:06

Yes happy with first box. Haven’t tried this and will look forward to seeing how it goes.
I have read the contents list but can’t remember any of it.

christmas2022 · 01/12/2022 07:24

Is there any more stock knocking about - I'd love one!

GonnaFlyNow · 01/12/2022 07:26

I am very happy with the first one too.

Sluj · 01/12/2022 07:48

Me too, looks useful. Has anyone heard anything good about it? Good size too

MadameSzyszkoBohusz · 01/12/2022 07:56

It's after 7.30, so can I ask if anyone with sensitive eyes has tried this? I almost always have a reaction to eye creams.

HeySeamus · 01/12/2022 08:25

Yay! It's my favourite thread of the year! Happy December everyone Smile
I'm not sure about todays...I never really see any benefit from eye creams so I'm undecided if I'm going to use this one or put it in my give away box.
That being said, I think it's a good start to the calendar as I do like Ren products and I woke up full of joy today as I had my calendar to open. Smile

GetUsedToTheHeatAgain · 01/12/2022 08:27

I am 6.5 hours ahead so will be very good at not spoiling the surprise for anyone!

MrsWidgerysLodger · 01/12/2022 08:38

Don't have a current eye cream on the go so this is a good start for me. Smile

PatChauncey · 01/12/2022 08:50

I really like ren products so I'm looking forward to trying this.

PatChauncey · 01/12/2022 08:51

Also it's a really gorgeous box - maybe their nicest yet?

Octoberfishing · 01/12/2022 09:00

This is my first year with a beauty advent calendar - I'm not massively into make up so I don't really know why I bought it!

BUT I have had dark circles under my eyes for a few weeks and have a cold right now and look and feel crap. I tried today's product and it's like an actual frickjng miracle!

dooneyousmugelf · 01/12/2022 09:14

Where is everyone? I usually join in with these- I'm back with a festive name change
I agree the box itself is lovely and doesn't take up loads of room as some of the others did.
Really pleased with today's offering. A good start and looks full size or near enough?

TracyBeakerSoYeah · 01/12/2022 10:06

Thats a very good first day!
Though it may be a while till I get round to using it as I've only just started a new pot of my usual Elemis eye cream plus got one as a freebie in the recent John Lewis Winter Wonderland gwp.

TokyoSushi · 01/12/2022 10:10

Ah! I've had mine so ling that I'd forgotten about it and only just remembered now! Nice start, will give it a try tonight!

Thunderpunt · 01/12/2022 13:37

Happy with this, love REN products and never tried this

TrashyPanda · 01/12/2022 13:49

Another one very happy with todays gift.

and I just love the box - have a few ideas about what to use it for.

AnnieSnap · 01/12/2022 14:26

MadameSzyszkoBohusz · 01/12/2022 07:56

It's after 7.30, so can I ask if anyone with sensitive eyes has tried this? I almost always have a reaction to eye creams.

I have very sensitive eyes (I can’t wear any kind of mascara). REN products are generally very gentle. I use a lot of their stuff. I haven’t used this particular eye cream, but I swear by their active eye gel and look forward to trying this one.

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Chickydoo · 01/12/2022 14:34

Hi
Found you. Tried the Ren this morning, very nice, no complaints. I have sensitive eyes but they were fine with this.

Annasgirl · 01/12/2022 14:52

Hi All - back to our annual M and S treat. I love to-day's - like many of you, I have sensitive skin but my skin loves REN. I can't wait to try it - although I have a very painful eczema breakout at my eyes at the moment so I will wait a week. I bought DD the Soap and Glory Calendar as a present - she loved her 1st gift. It was also full size (but to be fair, the calendar was more expensive). I love the box of the M and S one - I am trying to decide what to use it for.

SeanMean · 01/12/2022 15:47

Chuffed with today’s offering! I love REN and have just run out of eye creamπŸ˜€

Clarabellawilliamson · 01/12/2022 18:14

I was only saying the other day I wanted some eye cream! No hint of sting on my sensitive eyelids. Felt nice too. Hopefully will have me looking fabulous by - erm, tomorrow night for my work night out! Grin

Itchintobestitchin · 01/12/2022 18:33

I love the REN eye cream! I have very sensitive skin that's also prone to breakouts and there was no stinging or redness at all.

I bought the M&S calendar a couple of years ago but kept everything for best so most was never used at all. This year I promised myself I'd try each product as soon as I opened it.