Beauty Advent Calendars 2023 Part E - Last Buying Thread Till Doors Open

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Roll up, roll up for bargain spotting and anticipation.

This is a thread to discuss the buying of beauty calendars and not the opening of them. There may be general discussion about contents of a calendar but please do not share information about what is behind a specific door you've opened. Thank you

@BurningTheToast did your bridal beauty box come????

That was probably the Black Friday box which sold out quite sharpish.

@Emmmmz9 Actually, yes! I’ll try to avoid spoilers…

I’m not overly impressed if I’m honest although a few nice products. But orange nail polish! I was quite chuffed with the cleanser until I saw that it was for oily skin. Also, it wasn’t sealed or boxed.

It felt a bit like they’d had a clear out and this was what they’d got hanging around. Other people might love it though and as I said, there are a few smaller sizes of products that I like and will be good for travel or my gym bag. And it was for charity.

Really interested to see what other people got and thought of it.

@BurningTheToast was it the £50 box? Yeah, will be interesting to see if everybody gets the same or just a mix of random products

I set up the vogue thread and just said 7AM spoilers to copy others. 🤣I got the most gorgeous Lily&Roo necklace in box number one today

It felt a bit like they’d had a clear out and this was what they’d got hanging around.

@BurningTheToast

This is what I suspected that they might be like. It's a way to get rid of the stuff that they can't shift. Let's face it, if they were putting the good stuff in there then they'd be advertising it.

I've always imagined that mystery boxes are full of fuchsia lipsticks and yellow nail polishes!

Got mine this morning not had a proper look yet but very disappointed with the Charlotte Tilbury free gift 😞

@BurningTheToast oh no, it sounds a but disappointing for you 😔

From the sneak peak I had on their instagram, I spotted some Advance Collagen moisturiser (never used it before, but have never seen it on sale and at around £50 I think (?) I couldn't take a gamble). If that comes, I'd be pleased to try it. Also their shampoo and conditioner.

And a Decree mask - I am very curious about this brand and bought quite a few bits on sale but am yet to start using it.

The Eve Lom cleanser was the one in a tube so not much interest in it - I do love their balm one. It's an 'oh well' on this one.

I agree: who wants orange nail polish?

Wait and see what mine has. It might come next week after all, I can't see it being here looking at tracking as it's not at the local office yet. At least it exists and it moves.

I've loved all their mystery boxes/bags so am quite excited. Used (or planning still!) most of the stuff so far.

On a second look at mine I'm actually quite happy with it. No orange nail polish 🤣 got a gorgeous decorte aq lipstick and creams and serums that I am interested to try. I have taken a picture of my haul but won't post until everyone has received theirs.

£50 beauty box here and slightly meh, but sill better value I think than the M&S calendar, and obviously for charity, which makes it feel fine.

Think I had 18 items in total, 7 full size, including Elemis and Neom. Got a REN glow kit included in that rather than the Charlotte Tilsbury mini essentials kit that was trailed, but did get some CT samples. Orange nail varnish included. Also 20% discount code against future purchase. Delivered within the week. Not a bad experience.

I just taken delivery of my £50 mystery box also! I'm actually really pleased with it. I didn't get the CT mini palette thing that was promised but instead got two CT samples (actually got the CT mascara sample as the JL 12 days of Xmas thing but couldn't be bothered to collect so that's handy lol) and a Laura Mercier mascara and mini caviar stick so I'm actually quite pleased. Think I'll use everything actually except the nail polish and I don't wear it. Like all the shades of the make up bits also! Have taken a pic of all the contents if it's okay to share when everyone's recieved theirs. Looks like there were variations so yes, most likely them clearing things out lol but it's for charity and happy with almost all of it

Have checked the nail polish in daylight and it is better described as coral, and absolutely wearable on summer toes.

Mine leant more skincare, but did include the wonderfully snazzy Decorte AQ lipstick in a good shade.

I always think an orange/coral nail polish is lovely on toes in the summer. Always my go to.

Brilliant updates! Coral is fine, lovely in the summer, true.

I can't possibly follow my original plan of adding this to my Christmas lucky dip at this stage. I'll be opening it!!!
Tracking updated to delivery today.
And I'm now out most of the day. DH will be intercepting yet another delivery for Branster 😂

My £50 box is due today. I'n disappointed with the sound of what other people have received in their boxes and I'm really hoping that it's not full of lipsticks and makeup, or candles 😕

My Lumene calendar arrived today. Royal Mail left it on the door step in full view of the street, so just as well I wasn't out too long!

My Next calendar arrived today - it is my favourite so far, it has everything I love and use. And a few new things to try out.

Not fussed about anything else now.

My Lumène has also arrived. It’s a pretty box, but quite small and light compared to other advents, especially as it arrived in huge packaging.
When I was unpacking it, I actually thought it might be one of those scams where there’s nothing in the box, so I was quite relieved to find it underneath all the brown paper in the end 😂

I’ve just received the £100 charity box and to be honest I’m a bit disappointed. I’ve had a couple of the £50 ones which I thought were really good so rather greedily I was expecting twice as much for £100.
The three cleansers are all wash off and I prefer balm/oil. There are five make up items and whilst I regularly wear make up they are ‘warm’ colours and I am cool colouring. Other bits are okay but I can’t believe the total contents are worth £500.

I suppose the only consolation is that the box is for charity; although as I volunteer for a charity I would have preferred to support that one.

@Growlybear83 My only make up was the Decorte lipstick (good colour) and the nail polish. Plus the CT samples.

Coral nail polish lovers - if anyone wants mine do let me know!

Yes it is quite small. I definitely wouldn't want to pay anything close to the £100 mark for it, but fine for 50ish. The box is pretty.

Hi, long time lurker, first post!
I ordered the £50 Bridal Beauty and it arrived today. The CT tiny samples were a huge disappointment- this was the reason I’d opted in -the rest is not too bad. I got sixteen items in total- four full size, three tiny CT samples, one others single use sample (but I like it), the rest deluxe sample size (10/15ml). As above, nail polish (glittery gold- meh) and lipstick -not sure about colour- alongside cleansers, serums, eye products and moisturisers. I also got the LM caviar mini kit which I love. Overall value (based on price per ml as most small sizes) comes in at about £250 rather than the £300 advertised. It’s for charity, probably wouldn’t buy again.

@BurningTheToast I would love a coral nail varnish! This year hasn't been amazing for bargains, were spoilt last year I know but still....

My CEW beauty edit arrived today. It was quite expensive (£180) but is one of the nicest (non-advent) edits I’ve bought in a long time. Almost everything is full sized and in its original retail packaging.

It’s still available for anyone looking for a calendar substitute.

The bubble wrapped item at the back is a large Iconic eyeshadow palette with some very pretty pinks and purples, if that appeals.

@CountryCob DM me your address and I'll post it.