Selfridges Advent Calendar - 2022 opening thread 🎄💛

[Zoetrope1]

A little late but I thought it start an opening thread for the Selfridges AC. Partially because I enjoy documenting and partly to avoid spoilers for those in the general thread holding off on opening.

As with the other threads, suggest no photos before 7am.

Hope you’ll join me!

Day 13, Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer, 10ml travel size, £17

Take your skin on a trip (geddit?) with Milk Makeup's brand new, green-tinted liquid Hydro Grip Primer. Boasting a heavy hit of plant-derived oils, as well as moisturising, soothing and balancing aloe water, cherry blossom, hyaluronic acid, and B vitamins, this hard-worker deeply hydrates skin for a smooth and blissed-out finish.While the game-changing addition of blue agave extract forms an invisible layer to grip make up for all-day hold. In fact, in a consumer study 100% of subjects said their skin felt more hydrated, had a healthy-looking glow and their make up lasted longer as long as 12-hours post application! Just allow the formula one minute to fully absorb to activate full grip effect and then apply your make up as normal to create a flawless and long-lasting make up look.

Pump 1-2 shot(s) of primer on the back of your hand. Blend a thin layer onto clean skin before make up application. Allow formula one minute to fully absorb to activate grip for all-day hold. Layer foundation and other make up on top for smoother application that lasts all day, or wear alone for fresh-faced, glassy skin.

looks nice! I’m not a makeup person but I’m sure I can pass this one on

Forgot the photo!

As I don't wear foundation Im not overly excited by primer but - thanks to you posting the description which is soooo helpful - this sounds as if it could be used as a cream anyway so Im looking forward to trying it. Anything hydrating is very welcome at the moment.

A face halo today.

I received a couple of these (different brand) from H&B calendar and they work really well.

@Pinenu on good, glad you like them. I’ve never seen one before!

Day 15, Face Halo, single, worth £6 or £7 (Boots sell them individually for £7 but they usually come in packs of 3 for £18)

The game-changing make-up remover, Face Halo quickly and easily removes beauty products, including mascara, using water only. Non-toxic and reusable, this handy tool replaces up to 500 single-use wipes. What’s more, there’s no need to rub or scrub as it effectively removes impurities in just a few simple swipes. By saying no to single-use items and packaging, and choosing products made from recycled materials and ingredients, you’re helping to preserve natural resources.

Day 15, Maison Crivelli, Hibiscus Mahajad, 5ml, £20

The Hibiscus Mahajád extrait de parfum from Maison Crivelli is in collaboration with perfumer Quentin Bisch, celebrating the hibiscus flower as a sunny, explorative heart note. The floral scent experiences peaks and valleys, matching earthy leather with airy vanilla to create a lively blend that brings complexity to your fragrance story. Rich, warming and full of heart, this parfum might just be your new signature scent.

What do you guys think? I’ve previously received this in a goody bag and it’s a little too intense / overpowering for me but I’m sure I’ll find someone who’ll love it.

I don't mind it - have got 2 other gross perfumes in another calendar so this smells like light relief compared to them!!

@shinny 😂 it’s hit or miss isn’t it? what other perfumes did you get?

A witchy woo one that is frankly quite odd smelling and some other one that is in a lovely bottle and i put a load on and was nearly sick. I have the Liberty calendar as well. There's some disappointment about a few of the products.....its heavy on hair care so far.

@shinny yeah i wasn’t a fan of witchy woo either

I love it!

I’m not big on perfume and have used the same one for years so that might be why I’m enjoying the different ones we’ve had so far. It’s the kind of thing I’d never go out and buy so nice to try it.

@Pinenu so glad you love! I visited their stand at Selfridges and fell in love with one of their other scents. I’m loving all the perfumes in this calendar!

Today's fragrance is best so far. I might use it now and again.

Day 16, Biossance Squalene and Marine Algae Eye Cream, 15ml full size, £42

Instantly lift, firm and smooth the appearance of dull and tired-looking skin with the Biossance Squalane and Marine Algae Eye Cream.

Marine algae peptide complex helps to minimise the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while plant-derived squalane delivers long-lasting and weightless hydration, creating the ideal base for makeup. In addition, paracress extract works to visibly lift and firm the skin for a refreshed and more awake appearance.

Gently apply the Squalane and Marine Algae Eye Cream to the eye area with the fingertips. Massage into the skin twice a day in the morning and evening. Use under makeup for a revitalising boost to the complexion.

KEY BENEFITS

Marine algae peptide complex works to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
Contains ethically and sustainably sourced squalene for lasting hydration
Provides an ideal base for makeup
Cruelty and paraben-free formula
Vegan product

I actually forgot this was in the calendar and bought this exact one a few weeks ago 😂 Haven’t tried it yet but it has excellent reviews and I’m a big fan of Biossance. Good day for me!

You can never have too much eye cream.

Empty drawer day for me today so looking forward to seeing what you got.

The calendar still smells lovely, not sure if there’s more scents to come or if it’s the ones we’ve had lingering.

shame @Pinenu ! but don’t worry, nice to have but not the most exciting door!

Day 17, Kalmar Calm Deep Cocoon Shower Cream, 200ml, £30

Release stress and trust yourself to let go, honouring your body with the nourishing Deep Cocoon Shower Cream.

200 ml

Concern: Soothing, Calming & Relaxing

Scent Type: Woody/ Musk Scent

Skin Type: All Skin Types

Vegan

Paraben Free

Vegan

Paraben Free

Argh ignore me I knew this would happen sooner or later, I’ve gotten my calendars confused 😂 This is LiB

Day 17, Charlotte Tilbury Luxury Eyeshadow Palette in The Golden Goddess, full size, £43

Eyeshadow palette with golden eyeshadows and bronze shades

😂 @Zoetrope1 it was bound to happen at some point. Although I do have LiB for jadvent so will look forward to that full size shower gel.

The eye shadow palette looks beautiful, really lovely colours. Seeing as Selfridges refunded the calendar I’ve decided to use the money to buy any missing items that I really would like and I think this is the first one I’ll go for.

@Pinenu thats a wonderful idea! it does look lovely!

A little late but day 18, Opalex No.3, 100ml, £28

A weekly at-home treatment, not a conditioner, that reduces breakage and visibly strengthens hair, improving its look and feel.

PRO TIP: Prime your hair for deeper repair with our professional-inspired No.0 Intensive Bond Building Hair Treatment (sold separately). Use No.0 as the first step in a two-part at-home system with No.3 Hair Perfector to strengthen and repair all types of damaged hair.

Scientifically Proven:

68% more repair & 3x stronger hair*

*When used as a two-part system in just one use.

PH Balance: 3.5-5

Where:

Dampen hair and apply from roots to ends.
When:

Use once a week or two to three times a week for damaged hair.

For:

All hair types, especially for those with visible damage.

I’m constantly burning through this so always nice to get another for the stash!

Day 19, Paula’s Choice, Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant, 30ml travel size, £11

When the breakout hits, this Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant from PAULAS CHOICE is an essential in your skin care armoury. Ideal for blemish-prone, oily or combination types, this non-abrasive formula is laced with BHA salicylic acid to remove dead skin cells both on the skins surface and within the pore. Combined with its anti-inflammatory properties, this helps to reduce blemishes and blackheads for a more clarified complexion (hurrah!). Aiding salicylic acid in its blemish-clearing mission, methylpropanediol enhances absorption so you can get the most out of each and every ingredient, while simultaneously boosting hydration levels, and green tea extract delivers a hefty dose of antioxidants to soothe and protect. With a fluid toner-like consistency, the formula sinks easily into skin and is available in both full (118ml) and travel (30ml) sizes so you need never be without.

Happy to have this! I absolutely love Paula’s Choice and this is a staple for me, I use it every day. Would have been nice to have a full size like in the Space NK but nice to have a travel size.

Where in your routine do you use this please @Zoetrope1 ? I currently do cleanse - toner - vit c - hyaluronic - serum - moisturiser.

I’m very similar @Pinenu

cleanse
this BHA exfoliator
vit c serum
hyaluronic acid / Niacinamide serum
moisturiser
sunscreen

i may also throw in the biossance rose oil between moisturiser and sunscreen or use azaleic acid depending on how my skin is feeling.

Thank you 😊 that’s super helpful. I will do the same.

Day 20, Kylie Cosmetics Matte Liquid Lipstick In Khlo, £17

My Matte Liquid Lipstick lets you create a gorgeous matte lip. The true matte formula glides on effortlessly and offers 8-hour wear without drying lips. Available in a wide range of shades, the highly pigmented formula is cruelty free and vegan. First launched as part of the Koko Kollection.