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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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Santoo · 04/12/2022 10:09

I was very excited to see the teaser on the side of the box - β€œwave goodbye to flat, lifeless hair.”

I was then a bit disappointed to see it was a shampoo, as of course by itself a shampoo does nothing for body and volume. Only a styling product can do that.

False promises M&S!! πŸ€”

dooneyousmugelf · 04/12/2022 10:39

Chuffed with today's, my curls love this stuff and I can always do with having more. Not very as exciting as trying something new but it's still good.

TokyoSushi · 04/12/2022 12:01

I've tried this this morning, it's lovely!

MissHavershamReturns · 04/12/2022 15:21

I like today’s - keen on the useful basics which are slightly posher than I would buy myself

grosvenorgirl · 04/12/2022 16:35

I'm really excited to try today's, as my hair is a fine, flat disaster area.

So if anyone who isn't going to use theirs wants to swap it for something else they do like, do keep hold of it until after Christmas and I'll happily do an exchange.

I did a swap with someone on here last year and it worked beautifully.

AbbyGal · 04/12/2022 20:17

Love the gifts so far (anything I don't use, like nail varnish, I give to my niece) but I'm another one whose box was damaged and the ribbon came off on Day 2. Shame as it would have been nice to keep bits and bobs in afterwards.

I also got excited reading the box today hoping it would be a styling product but hopefully another day.

Zib · 04/12/2022 21:04

My ribbon came off on day 2 as well. I was pleased with the shampoo today though

Risslan · 04/12/2022 23:11

There was a ribbon??

Bought mine in store, all in a good state but no ribbon.

Itchintobestitchin · 04/12/2022 23:24

Risslan · 04/12/2022 23:11

There was a ribbon??

Bought mine in store, all in a good state but no ribbon.

The little tab sticking out from underneath the bottom drawer, half way along. It's supposed to help with opening the drawer. Several of us found it does not...

AnnieSnap · 04/12/2022 23:33

I tried the shampoo today. It actually does what it says on the β€˜tin’! It’s quite runny, so I nearly used too much. Anyway, I’m very happy with it.

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TracyBeakerSoYeah · 05/12/2022 01:49

Day 5 my favourite so far. I think you'll like it!

TokyoSushi · 05/12/2022 07:16

Ooh off to open now...

JulittadeMontrigord · 05/12/2022 07:30

Love today’s offering! I’ve liked everything, so far and my box has caused no problems.

Chickydoo · 05/12/2022 07:49

Love today's!
So nice to have a perfume.

notanicepersonapparently · 05/12/2022 08:04

I tried yesterday’s shampoo. Surprisingly runny but lathered up well. I’ve just had a spray of todays Shay & Blue Black Tulip but I’m only getting the woody notes so far. It’s for sale on ASOS for Β£16 so our running total is now Β£73.

PacificFish · 05/12/2022 08:06

I never wear makeup and I’ve neglected my skin for about the last 40 yrs!
I ended up buying this box and intended to sell it on eBay, after seeing the Martin Lewis comments about it but I forgot!

Ive been opening it each morning and using the products as soon as I can tbh. I want to build up a good healthy approach to my skin as I suspect I need to now.

I loved them all so far, esp today’s
Im going to try the shampoo this morning - I have wavy think hair but I’ll see how it goes.
I don’t want to stockpile mine- it’s lovely to have the luxury products and I might get run over by a bus next week!

HollyHocks13 · 05/12/2022 08:06

Can I join?!
I'm very happy with today's perfume. This was in the calendar a few years ago and has become my favourite perfume. I bought the full size one but it's expensive so it's great to have another smaller bottle. Perfect handbag size Smile

ApolloandDaphne · 05/12/2022 08:11

I'm not very keen on todays perfume. It's a bit sweet for me.

MadameSzyszkoBohusz · 05/12/2022 08:14

It wouldn't be one I'd choose, but now it's settled on my skin a bit I think it's quite w nice, warm one for winter.

TheBelmont · 05/12/2022 08:34

I’ve got a cold so I can’t smell the perfume πŸ˜‚ how infuriating!

Itchintobestitchin · 05/12/2022 10:41

I love the perfume! That's cheered up my day. πŸ™‚

LifeInAHamsterWheel · 05/12/2022 11:32

Hi, can I join? πŸ‘‹

I've been treating myself (and my lovely mum) to this calendar for the last 4 years, so it's a tradition now Xmas Grin

It's so nice to have something to open each day, as much as I'd love to go beserk and open it all at once I am going to hold off! I haven't even peeked at the contents so I've no idea what's in it this year and I like the little surprise each morning.

I'm pleased so far, I love the eye cream and face wash and might well buy them again when they're used up. I'll give my mum the shampoo as she really likes it and my hair doesn't need volume. Absolutely love the perfume! And I will use the polish on my toes this winter. So far, so good!

Octoberfishing · 05/12/2022 11:49

I've tried this perfume before and it sadly makes me sneeze - one for my "swap list"!

AnnieSnap · 05/12/2022 13:46

Unfortunately, as I have a horrible virus (my 4th since September), I can’t smell the perfume πŸ€’πŸ€§

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PatChauncey · 05/12/2022 13:46

I really like the perfume too - perfect size for travelling.