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H&B advent calendar - opening!

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Plump82 · 01/12/2022 15:30

I know last year's was a bit disappointing but I still decided to get one as theres been a few products over the last couple of years I've loved.

I don't think theres a thread for this so far, if there is please point me in the right direction.

If not then I'll kick off by saying I'm pleased with Door 1. I always like to try new cleansers and i love the eyecream from this brand.

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17caterpillars1mouse · 11/12/2022 09:33

I'm liking yesterday serum. Feeling a bit meh about today's offering

purplewolfie · 11/12/2022 12:00

Thanks for the serum advice. Brushes don't do it for me either, but I know someone who'll appreciate them. I'll pass them on.

Zampa · 11/12/2022 16:53

Yes, will probably gift the brushes today.

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Plump82 · 12/12/2022 10:09

Really happy with today's item.
It's from the skincare range i already use (after discovering them through last year's calendar)but haven't tried the moisturiser yet so pleased to be able to give this one a go.

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Couperi · 12/12/2022 10:22

Today's may go on the swap/sell pile for me.

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Plump82 · 12/12/2022 10:59

Couperi · 12/12/2022 10:22

Today's may go on the swap/sell pile for me.

I'd be happy to swap if there's something you might like that I'm not keen on.

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ThereIbledit · 12/12/2022 23:09

Looks nice enough. I already have enough moisturiser to moisturise a small fleet of ships though. Nice that it's a full size product too.

17caterpillars1mouse · 13/12/2022 07:03

I'm happy with today's. It will definitely get used

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Plump82 · 13/12/2022 09:09

I'm really pleased with today's as well. I've always wanted to try these, reviews say they help nails too which I really need as mine are mess.
I like how it's something a bit different to what we've had in previous years.

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purplewolfie · 13/12/2022 14:05

Not a fan of today's...I already take vitamins daily. I've given them to someone who doesn't!

Zampa · 13/12/2022 22:50

Who doesn't like vitamins that taste like Haribo?!

purplewolfie · 14/12/2022 00:03

Zampa · 13/12/2022 22:50

Who doesn't like vitamins that taste like Haribo?!

They taste like Haribo? I should claim them back! 😊

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Plump82 · 14/12/2022 07:58

They taste really good. Hope I'm not tempted to just eat them in one go!
Another just ok item today that I'm pretty sure we've had before?
I thought last year would be my last getting a H&B calendar but gave them another chance but I think this year will definitely be the last.

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purplewolfie · 14/12/2022 13:38

I like today's. I'm a fan of a strong smelling night cream

Pinenu · 14/12/2022 14:12

Yes we’ve had a night cream from this brand before.

I think this might be my last time getting H&B too. At least for a while.

Couperi · 14/12/2022 14:14

Yeah, recognise today's again too. Not really impressed by this one so far.

applecatchers36 · 14/12/2022 14:20

Today's was a bit meh but liked the vitamin Gummies and they do taste nice

ThereIbledit · 14/12/2022 21:32

Yes we have had this one before. I liked it and am happy to have it again, but at this point I feel more like I've done a grocery shop for my regulars, rather than getting exciting treats to try.

Zampa · 15/12/2022 11:00

I like today's offering, especially as it's refillable. However, I've only got one deodorant that works for me at the moment so not sure if it will be effective.

purplewolfie · 15/12/2022 12:46

This is my 2022 toothpaste equivalent I think...for use on day's off 😄

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Plump82 · 15/12/2022 12:56

purplewolfie · 15/12/2022 12:46

This is my 2022 toothpaste equivalent I think...for use on day's off 😄

It's between today's and the make-up pads for me. I'll give it ago but worried I end up stinky! Review's are very good mind you!

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KirstenBlest · 15/12/2022 13:17

The deodorant is fine. I've used it before and I'm quite a sweaty person without.

17caterpillars1mouse · 15/12/2022 15:13

I would of preferred a scented deodorant personally but I put it on this morning and it seems to be working

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Plump82 · 16/12/2022 08:34

Really pleased with today's. I always use these when I go on weekends away and actually ran out of them both at the beginning of the year so they'll come in useful.

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Bumblesaurus · 16/12/2022 08:45

This is the equivalent of toothpaste day for me. Solid shampoos and conditioners never work for my hair. Oh well, got them out of the way!