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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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HighlandCowRose · 05/12/2022 21:17

Going to join you all, bit late, only just remembered to check for a thread.
Haven't been able to afford one for a few years but decided to splurge this year.
Day 1, Like the ren eye cream
Day 2, like the face wash, so far
Day 3, was it the shampoo, using it but i already have pretty thick hair but waste not want not
Day 4, was it the nail varnish, I may have days 3 & 4 the wrong way round. Giving to my daughter, not really a nail varnish person.
Day 5, shay perfume, I think I like

LizzieSiddal · 05/12/2022 22:16

I too really like this perfume. It’s not too sweet

MissHavershamReturns · 05/12/2022 22:48

Perfume bottle is pretty and I like the smell, but probably not a scent I would use often personally. I was a bit surprised it was one they’d given in a previous calendar - would have been nice to have a new one really!

MadameSzyszkoBohusz · 06/12/2022 07:45

Another one to donate to my mum this morning!

Chickydoo · 06/12/2022 07:48

It says for short fine hair. That's me out. I have long thick hair.

Neversaygoodbye · 06/12/2022 07:51

I quite like the perfume from yesterday, not my normal preferred light citrus scent but it'll make a nice change for winter.
I have short fine hair so will enjoy using todays.

notanicepersonapparently · 06/12/2022 07:56

My hair is neither short nor fine so this is not one I’d have picked off the shelf, but in the spirit of trying everything in the calendar I’ll be giving it a go. Based on the 75ml size this would be worth Β£9 bringing the running total to Β£82, so already double the purchase price.
I’m away for a few days and when I get back I’ll update the totals.

MadameSzyszkoBohusz · 06/12/2022 08:11

Ooh, actually could I put them in a food bank? They take toiletries don't they?

I'd prefer them to go to someone who'd appreciate a little treat - my mum doesn't really care what she puts on her hair!

HeySeamus · 06/12/2022 08:28

I've got long, thick hair too but I'm going to use this and see what happens Grin

TracyBeakerSoYeah · 06/12/2022 08:56

I'm wedded to my Amika leave in conditioner on my hair so this will get given away or swapped.
But it's still nice to have had both a shampoo & conditioner as so many advents just do one or the other.

wondabar · 06/12/2022 08:58

I must have opened 9 by mistake as I have something completely different!

Colcat · 06/12/2022 09:01

Wondabar I also opened no 9 by mistake then realised and put it back. Looking forward to it in 3 days time!

Itchintobestitchin · 06/12/2022 09:17

I don't have short hair either, but I'll still use today's. Really pleased to have the matching set of shampoo and conditioner.

TheBelmont · 06/12/2022 11:00

Oh wait! What was today? I think I’ve opened the wrong one too…I was disappointed with what I got…not in terms of product but in terms of β€œnot me”.

CointreauVersial · 06/12/2022 12:53

Catching up.....

Shampoo and Conditioner are both hits - I've used before, and they are perfect sizes for travel.

And I really like the perfume too! Nothing beats Shay & Blue's Blood Oranges but this is a nice one for this time of year. A little goes a long way.....

Nail varnish - meh, nothing special.

Itchintobestitchin · 06/12/2022 13:23

TheBelmont · 06/12/2022 11:00

Oh wait! What was today? I think I’ve opened the wrong one too…I was disappointed with what I got…not in terms of product but in terms of β€œnot me”.

It was the hair conditioner to match the shampoo from a couple of days ago.

TheBelmont · 06/12/2022 13:25

Yes indeed I opened the wrong one πŸ˜‚ not sure how I managed that! I’ll look forward to seeing the conditioner at some point! I’m the meantime I won’t give away any spoilers!

PatChauncey · 06/12/2022 13:30

I can't use the conditioner as it has silicone in, which is not good for curls, but it will make a nice set to give to my friend.

AnnieSnap · 06/12/2022 16:58

Today’s sounds ideal for me as I have short, fine hair (a rare thing to be targeted for). Something for me to look forward to. I haven’t got the energy to get to my calendar and open it as I’m pretty ill with Covid

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HighlandCowRose · 06/12/2022 18:08

AnnieSnap Hope you're feeling better soon

Underwhelmed at the conditioner but will give to my daughter, I don't usually use conditioner, i have a short textured hairstyle, conditioner doesn't really help my 'style'

Cheesymonster · 06/12/2022 20:01

I put the nail polish on on Saturday and it’s still going strong with no chips. A record for me.

AnnieSnap · 06/12/2022 21:23

Thank you @HighlandCowRose

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TokyoSushi · 06/12/2022 22:03

I used the shampoo and conditioner this morning, my hair feels a bit sticky (probably the silicone) so will consign this one to the travel bag.

LizzieSiddal · 06/12/2022 22:43

@MadameSzyszkoBohusz

Ooh, actually could I put them in a food bank? They take toiletries don't they?

That’s such a good idea! Will be doing that with anything I don’t fancy.

TracyBeakerSoYeah · 07/12/2022 00:35

@AnnieSnap hope you feel better soon!

Day 7: Well I was going to wait until I got up but I couldn't resist!
I'm very pleased as I have used this product before & it's amazing!
(And was one of the things in the Advent that I wanted along with the Shay & Blue Black Tulip fragrance & the Origins Face Wash amongst other things)