M&S Beauty Advent Calendar 2023 Opening Thread

[TokyoSushi]

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!

I used the nuxe oil on my face today which was brave considering I have sensitive skin. I wore make up after and omg it made my skin so soft and hydrated. I usually have dry skin around my nose and cheeks but loved this on my face! Will see if I break out tomorrow!

I have a memory like a sieve so always in for a surprise. I also don't remember what I think of the Nuxe oil despite definitely using it before...Too fragranced for me to risk putting it on my face though. Day 2 hair still looked fab with the not!oil so that's a confirmed hit.

I've liked all three so far, used the no oil oil and I'm impressed!
I use Nuxe so that's a good one for me. I use on my hands/feet before bed to give them a good moisturise. It's also good on the ends of your hair although use sparingly!
The lippy is quite close to my lip colour but just makes them pop a little - I'm not one for a bright red lip so this is perfect for me!

No spoilers but I've opened them all as I use them for dds stockings - just wanted to say loads of lovely things! Might get another one and keep it myself

I feel like a big kid, really struggling to wait until the morning to open another box.

@RainbowZebraWarrior no it was the normal one but that still gives a nice sheen. I tried the shimmery one but it was a bit glittery for me so I prefer the original.

I don't like the smell of the shimmery one. I do like this plain one but it is too strong for me, have to use it very sparingly.

Hair is still nice and bouncy this morning.

Has anybody opened today’s yet? Not very exciting on a dark December morning when it’s pissing down!

I'm looking forward to trying today's.
It's not a brand I've used before

Do you know if there is any stock anywhere as I missed out and now have serious fomo!

I couldn’t find one anywhere as they sold out so quickly. Luckily my eldest got one as my Xmas present when he was shopping with his dad/ ex dh. 13, I think he’s fab.

Really looking forward to trying this, will use up what I'm using first

I shall give todays to DH to put in his running bag in the summer as it's a small tube, I'm a bit wary of different suncreams as can be a bit sensitive to some, they usually put Ultrasun in which is what I use. Good though and will get used.

Today's is great for me(especially as I'm currently working my way through lots of mini moisturisers from previous boxes). The vitamin c in this might perk up my winter skin!

I like the look of this offering. I am off to Tenerife after Christmas and this will be going in my toilet bag.

Today's is lovely, beautiful smell. Might be a little light for my skin but I'm giving it a try anyway. Also really liking the hair oil. Not tried the lipstick or body oil yet.

I didn’t get a calendar this year but it sounds good.

I am looking forward to trying this later. I am making sure I try everything on opening day this year & I am not going to save anything 'for best'.

@stillholly
I bought mine on line last week .

Today is a little moisturiser that looks and sounds great! I shall be trying this later on and I'm looking for a new moisturiser so I'm v happy with this 🥰

Looks good, I'm going to put it on shortly!

I put moisturiser on just before opening the box! I've put a little dot on and it feels lovely, and smells gorgeous.

I've just started using retinol so the spf is perfect.

I've not tried the Nuxe oils before and I have fairly oily patches on my face so possibly not going to try it there - but OMG, it smells divine! A little like the old discontinued Floris Malmaison (carnation) perfume. It's made my hands very soft! I already know I'll be buying this in the full size and I may see if I can get another mini for my mum as a stocking filler, on ebay.

Not sure about today's - is it a moisturiser with high SPF or an actual facial sunscreen (eg thicker)? I know I should apply sunscreen on my face and use the Hawaiian one as it's fairly light, but still skimp on my oiliest bits. Might keep this in reserve (for when it's actually sunny!).

I've used today's before and liked it. Have a mini break planned next year so will save this one and take it with me. No point opening when I've literally just started a new jar of my current moisturiser!