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M&S Beauty Advent Calendar 2023 Opening Thread

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TokyoSushi · 30/11/2023 23:08

Roll up, roll up, there doesn't seem to be an M&S thread that we can find yet, so please join in to discuss here!

General rules: please don't disclose what the product is until after 7am on the day that it's due to be opened. No spoilers, if you want to open in a different order then go ahead, but please only discuss the product on or after its specific opening date here!

Happy opening everybody, enjoy!

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weyaye · 30/11/2023 23:11

Been looking for the m&s thread, thank you ☺️

Kayemm · 30/11/2023 23:11

Thank you and see you in the morning!

PowerTulle · 30/11/2023 23:14

Thank you Tokyo! Looking forward to joining in the morning.

Morewineplease10 · 30/11/2023 23:14

Am very envious, tried to get my mitts on one - they sold out so fast this year!

Will be vicariously lurking!

If anyone knows where or how I can get one, pls private message me!!

Needanewnameagain · 30/11/2023 23:14

Ooooo wonderful! Looking forward to this 🎁🌲🤶 thanks OP

TurquoiseDress · 30/11/2023 23:17

I never got round to buying one this year before they ran out!

Had one last year and enjoyed opening it each day...will follow this thread, got myself a Rituals one instead

HeyBulldog · 30/11/2023 23:40

Thanks @TokyoSushi. I was lucky enough to find one in my local store during a shopping trip for DH. I felt I deserved it too after a good couple of hours looking at menswear!

Enjoy your Rituals advent calendar @TurquoiseDress, they look gorgeous this year

RainbowZebraWarrior · 30/11/2023 23:51

Thanks Tokyo. DD has just turned 12 and I have a feeling she might end up nicking half the products this year!

RainbowZebraWarrior · 30/11/2023 23:53

In case anyone is also interested, I've set up an M&S / Sparks 12 Days of Christmas thread in the Christmas topic.

StellarSue · 01/12/2023 00:10

Checking in!

This year I am hoping for: a decent black mascara, a daytime moisturiser and volumising hair products.

This year I do not need any more: red or gold nail varnishes, black eyeliner!

Let’s see how I get on!

boredsolicitor · 01/12/2023 00:25

They are still available on line

Refurbishmentino · 01/12/2023 06:38

Have opened mine. I won’t disclose yet, but I’m very pleased and its a good start to the calendar!

bigTillyMint · 01/12/2023 06:48

Found the thread - thanks! I have this and the No7 one this year to get me through December.

I don’t usually use this product - will be looking for advice

ApolloandDaphne · 01/12/2023 06:52

Is it 7 am to report our thoughts on the gift of the day?

NashvilleQueen · 01/12/2023 07:02

Good start. Will prompt a fight between daughters and I.

GlitteringUnicorn · 01/12/2023 07:10

A good start!

TokyoSushi · 01/12/2023 07:19

ApolloandDaphne · 01/12/2023 06:52

Is it 7 am to report our thoughts on the gift of the day?

Yes that's right!

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TokyoSushi · 01/12/2023 07:32

Ooh nice! Good start, small, but nice colour!

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Yogaandchocolate · 01/12/2023 07:32

Nice start - might wear it today as I’m in the office.

Kayemm · 01/12/2023 07:34

That's lovely. Very happy.

LivingDeadGirlUK · 01/12/2023 07:35

I think this is a lovely colour!

ApolloandDaphne · 01/12/2023 07:35

Great lipstick. My favourite lipstick was Clinique one called Sugar Pop which was discontinued. I'm hoping this colour is as good as I've spent a small fortune trying to find the right shade to replace it.

Trillian2020 · 01/12/2023 07:36

Was very excited to start the calendar.... But not my colour ☹️ this is us the problem with lipstick in calendars. Oh well - on to day 2!

ExpensiveDecorations · 01/12/2023 07:36

Oooh, I already have this lipstick, been wearing it for years, useful to have a spare for my handbag.