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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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happyharpy78 · 18/12/2022 11:29

This one isn't for me sadly.

Countmeout · 18/12/2022 11:31

Not my colour. Although obviously very festive.

RoxieLoxy · 18/12/2022 12:08

I love the colour - will wear it over Christmas. It would actually be lovely used with the other colour we got. I might have a go at gold tips. Wish me luck πŸ˜†

TheBelmont · 18/12/2022 12:48

@RoxieLoxy post back here with the results! I’d like to see this!

TokyoSushi · 18/12/2022 13:10

I had half an hour free this morning while doing done cleaning so I thought I'd bung some of the previously disregarded Elasticizer on. I actually really like it - Hair feels lovely!

AnnieSnap · 18/12/2022 13:24

I really like this nail polish. It will be my Christmas Day look πŸ™‚

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70isaLimitNotaTarget · 18/12/2022 13:29

TokyoSushi · 18/12/2022 13:10

I had half an hour free this morning while doing done cleaning so I thought I'd bung some of the previously disregarded Elasticizer on. I actually really like it - Hair feels lovely!

I didn't buy the Calendar but I bought an M&S mini set of PK , I hadn't used Elasticiser for ages but tried yesterday .
My hair is sadly menopausal , going very grey and I've had hair loss . It's gone a weird cotton wool fluffy texture . The Elasticiser has worked really well , I'm going to do it intensively a couple of times this week (till the tube is done )

It's one of those Love or Hate products but it works better after a few applications . And setting the time aside to dampen hair , apply , wait etc.

I'm not a fan of most PK products (hated the 5-in-1 ) but Elasticiser will be a re-buy .

Clarabellawilliamson · 18/12/2022 15:10

My husband tells me that the idea is we use the first colour on most of the nails but have one gold 'accent finger' on each hand. It's what the women at work have apparently. I know which accent finger I am going to choose.....!

I do quite like the gold though.

bigTillyMint · 18/12/2022 15:58

Clarabellawilliamson · 18/12/2022 15:10

My husband tells me that the idea is we use the first colour on most of the nails but have one gold 'accent finger' on each hand. It's what the women at work have apparently. I know which accent finger I am going to choose.....!

I do quite like the gold though.

I love that your DH is giving you S&B advice! That would NEVER happen in my house 🀣

piedbeauty · 18/12/2022 16:53

I like the gold polish but it's identical to one in the calendar last year or the year before! Ah well, an extra pressie for a friend...

listsandbudgets · 18/12/2022 17:11

Looks like DD will have nail varnish in her stocking .. I never wear it but she always does.if ni school

MissHavershamReturns · 18/12/2022 17:14

Liking the gold varnish! My Dh loved the β€˜accent finger’ - just told him.

MissHavershamReturns · 18/12/2022 17:14

@Clarabellawilliamson was to you!

TracyBeakerSoYeah · 18/12/2022 20:39

Another gold nail polish. Might keep it or might swap.
Would have liked a more interesting colour like an icy blue or emerald or iridescent lilac or pink or silver.

On the whole I'm enjoying the calendar & will get it again next year.

MadameSzyszkoBohusz · 18/12/2022 22:48

Not keen on this one. I like a gold nail polish, usually, but I tried this out tonight and it's a bit brassy, frankly.

Might be ok on tanned toes in the summer.

HeySeamus · 19/12/2022 07:45

I have liked other products by todays brand so I'm hopeful that this will be a winner too.

notanicepersonapparently · 19/12/2022 08:46

Prai Ageless eye tight uplift serum, 10ml. I thought this seemed a rather small tube but actually the full size is only 15ml. Worth Β£21 bringing the total to Β£198.

Countmeout · 19/12/2022 09:31

I like Prai too. Will be interesting to see how this works.

MadameSzyszkoBohusz · 19/12/2022 14:33

I confess to being baffled by this one. Wasn't aware my eyebrows needed lifting!

TracyBeakerSoYeah · 19/12/2022 16:19

I'm looking forward to trying the Prai eye serum.

What are you plans with the empty Advent box?
I'm either going to get some dividers & put my jewellery in it or use it as make up storage.

piedbeauty · 19/12/2022 21:23

I love the eyeliner, which glides on and is easy to smudge, but black is so harsh! Would have liked grey, brown or green...

piedbeauty · 19/12/2022 21:24

@TracyBeakerSoYeah - I reused my last year's advent calendar to make dh a chocolate calendar this year!

TracyBeakerSoYeah · 20/12/2022 00:34

@piedbeauty what chocolates did you put in? And is it going down well? (Pardon the pun πŸ˜‚)

Back to the M&S calendar love today's product (December 20th)

MadameSzyszkoBohusz · 20/12/2022 06:19

Oh no, I won't ever use this. Happy to swap if someone wants it.

HighlandCowRose · 20/12/2022 07:17

I won't use today's.
Yesterday's isnt something I'd buy but will give it a go, beens as I have it.

Put the cranberry nail polish on my toes yesterday. Not a fan of the colour