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Holland & Barrett Advent Calendar

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Costacoffeeplease · 01/12/2023 10:48

Anyone else? Today’s looks nice but I’m a soap girl so I may gift this to someone who needs a bit of calm in their life.

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BringMeTea · 01/12/2023 13:01

I like it. Smell reminds me of the much more spendy Aromatherapy Associates.

goteam · 01/12/2023 16:48

I like this. Will definitely use it

Eeepsh · 01/12/2023 19:15

I've got one but I'm away from home until Sunday so I'm not reading the thread until then 😂

I've deliberately avoided finding out anything and am looking forward to a treat a day!

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Costacoffeeplease · 02/12/2023 09:58

Today is rosemary essential oil - not sure what you use it for?

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Costacoffeeplease · 03/12/2023 12:00

Sukin gel cleanser today, which looks good. Unfortunately mine had leaked slightly in the box

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starlight36 · 04/12/2023 23:13

Teen daughter has her eye on today's candle!

Synchron1 · 04/12/2023 23:19

Rosemary oil is great for scalp health and hair growth as well as helping to focus the mind.

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Costacoffeeplease · 05/12/2023 16:36

H&B Toner today. Useful but not very exciting

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moretea · 05/12/2023 21:04

A bit disappointed with today's offering, although not tried it yet, so could be good. I loved the soy candle yesterday though and I'm hoping for a good moisturiser soon.

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Costacoffeeplease · 06/12/2023 10:39

Facial scrub today, the coffee grounds one but with a citrus scent?

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starlight36 · 06/12/2023 11:26

Am a big fan of today. Love this brand and liked the scrub last time (I know not others were keen).

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Costacoffeeplease · 06/12/2023 12:08

I wasn’t keen on the body scrub as it made such a mess in the shower but I’ll try the fave version

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70isaLimitNotaTarget · 08/12/2023 18:29

I don't have this bit I noticed you've all pegged on on the 6th .

Did you get this years equivalent to the re-usable cotton bud ( it was a couple of years ago , once I figured how to open the bloody thing ! ) definate Drawer of Doom

Maybe you're all struggling and given up the will Xmas Grin

BringMeTea · 09/12/2023 21:27

Vit C eye cream today. I have too many. Tisserand sleep rollerball the other day... oh and a drawer of doom foundation sponge! Think that's up to date.

greywolfie · 10/12/2023 13:20

Hello H&Bers!
DoD for me today - barely into double figures and the 2nd miaroma oil :(

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Costacoffeeplease · 10/12/2023 13:22

I’m not keen on this either but it might come in useful at some time

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moretea · 10/12/2023 13:52

I've used the festive blend oil in a diffuser and it does smell nice. The packaging doesn't list what essential oils are in it but it seems quite heavy on tangerine.
Can't help feeling a bit disappointed with the value of the calender this year, today's oil was reduced to 50p on the website ☹️

goteam · 10/12/2023 16:06

Bit rubbish so far in my opinion. Another oil to put in a cupboard and forget about. I have bought the H&B advent calendar in the past and forgot about all the rip-off essential oils. Won't buy again. It was between H&B and M&S this year. Wish I had got the M&S one!

Eeepsh · 10/12/2023 21:50

goteam · 10/12/2023 16:06

Bit rubbish so far in my opinion. Another oil to put in a cupboard and forget about. I have bought the H&B advent calendar in the past and forgot about all the rip-off essential oils. Won't buy again. It was between H&B and M&S this year. Wish I had got the M&S one!

Feeling the same and I also had the same dilemma. I'm still glad I didn't get the m&s one but kinda wish I hadn't bothered with this one too 😪

goteam · 12/12/2023 19:22

Antipodes serum. This is nice although it seems like a sample size.

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Costacoffeeplease · 12/12/2023 22:58

Overall I’m quite happy for the price. I’m using the sukin cleanser and will use the toner when I’ve finished my current one. I use soap rather than shower gel so happy with the lavender soap too. Still only half way through …

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starlight36 · 16/12/2023 12:04

The full size Weleda Skin Food lotion from yesterday is great.

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Costacoffeeplease · 16/12/2023 12:12

Yes it is

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starlight36 · 21/12/2023 14:57

Also pleased with today's hair mask. Not so much the toothpaste but, as in previous years, I will use it.

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Costacoffeeplease · 21/12/2023 22:57

I quite like the toothpaste, and I like the deodorant and have ordered a full size holder plus refills. I have a lot of hair masks and treatments as I forget to use them, but will aim to get through some this year

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