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Beauty advent calendars 2024 #2

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virgocatlover · 02/09/2024 19:52

With just under 3 months to go until 1 December, there are some big decisions to be made! Thread to discuss advent calendars while we wait for more content revelations and release dates.

Thread 1 - https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/styleandd_beauty/5108657-beauty-advent-calendars-2024

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MidnightMeltdown · 09/09/2024 13:43

My Harrods fragrance finally arrived today 🎉

IlovePond · 09/09/2024 14:11

Congrats @MidnightMeltdown !

MidnightMeltdown · 09/09/2024 14:50

Thank you @IlovePond 😊

I've already opened it and there are some amazing ones! You ladies are going to love it. I think it's better than last year.

Doubleraspberry · 09/09/2024 15:23

OK, you lot will feel my pain. I went back to gaze at the Hourglass Full Face edit and wondered what vouchers my browser plugin would show if I tried checkout. I got 30%! It took it down to £189 plus two deluxe size samples. Can you imagine? Anyway, I went through to the pay page and it was gone. I had 30 seconds of sheer excitement and then a crushing disappointment!

MidnightMeltdown · 09/09/2024 15:44

Gutted for you @Doubleraspberry 🙁

I wish someone hadn't linked that as I now have my beady eye on that ambient lighting palette - which on its own is £90!

IDontHateRainbows · 09/09/2024 15:46

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Diplidocus4 · 09/09/2024 16:34

Does anyone have links to L'Occitane ? Have just discovered partner likes my almond shower oil ......... Confused

QueefofSheena · 09/09/2024 17:01

I think I’ve just ordered Harrods Fragrance after all. I had messaged them via Instagram previously and they messaged me today to ask if still wanted the AC. Today has been quite challenging so I decided to go for it. I’m not getting excited until it’s actually here.

Isabelle70 · 09/09/2024 17:17

My replacement order Harrods Fragrance calendar has been cancelled and refunded. Back on the phone to find out what's going on ☹️

Growlybear83 · 09/09/2024 17:47

MidnightMeltdown · 09/09/2024 14:50

Thank you @IlovePond 😊

I've already opened it and there are some amazing ones! You ladies are going to love it. I think it's better than last year.

I've not opened mine yet. I really loved the Marly Delina last year and have been wondering what this year's Marly is like? I've put mine away out the way of temptation 😆

OchonAgusOchonOh · 09/09/2024 17:50

The tracking for my H&B states "Oversized Freight Received In Hub"

They sound a bit narked about it😀.

IlovePond · 09/09/2024 18:01

😹😹😹@OchonAgusOchonOh

MidnightMeltdown · 09/09/2024 18:03

@Growlybear83 I think that if you like Delina, you'll probably like this one too. I wasn't sure when I first sprayed it as it's quite sweet initially, but it settles into a nice soft feminine scent like Delina.

SoloCat · 09/09/2024 18:51

Isabelle70 · 09/09/2024 17:17

My replacement order Harrods Fragrance calendar has been cancelled and refunded. Back on the phone to find out what's going on ☹️

So sorry…hopefully it’s a glitch and they’ve got yours allocated.

Isabelle70 · 09/09/2024 19:09

@SoloCat 3rd one ordered and they can't see any reason why it was cancelled and are going to raise it with management.
Fingers crossed this one will go from order reviewing to dispatched.

SoloCat · 09/09/2024 19:19

Isabelle70 · 09/09/2024 19:09

@SoloCat 3rd one ordered and they can't see any reason why it was cancelled and are going to raise it with management.
Fingers crossed this one will go from order reviewing to dispatched.

It’s al a bit ridiculous…they really should have offered discounts or at least some deluxe samples to every one affected.
Fingers crossed for you x

virgocatlover · 09/09/2024 19:25

I've just received an email from Space NK to say the calendar is coming out 8am TOMORROW if you signed up to the waitlist.

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trying29 · 09/09/2024 19:26

Oo I am on the waitlist but my email says 10am tomorrow! Strange

Theresalotgoingon · 09/09/2024 19:30

Me too! But my link is available from 10am! After my spreadsheet shinnanigans earlier today I have decided Space NK is the one that I want!

virgocatlover · 09/09/2024 19:31

trying29 · 09/09/2024 19:26

Oo I am on the waitlist but my email says 10am tomorrow! Strange

That's odd, maybe it depends on when you signed up?

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virgocatlover · 09/09/2024 19:33

Just re-read the email and seems I have earlier access as I signed up extra early. I'm not even buying it so it's wasted on me, but fingers crossed for you all!

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Thelifeofawife · 09/09/2024 19:40

FuckoffeeBeforeCoffee · 09/09/2024 09:34

I really do want the SpaceNK, but I also really want a Balsam Hill tree, so I'm considering going without an advent calendar this year, or getting the F&M tea one to share with my husband.

I don't know what to do!

I bought a Balsam Hill tree and tree topper in October last year when they had a special offer on.
I was super excited about it. I have to admit though, I wasn’t wowed by it when we put it up at Christmas. Possibly because I got a slightly smaller one to keep in budget, though it still cost a lot. I quite missed my old tree, which was fuller (and a much cheaper brand).
It is a lovely tree though, no doubt, and you can see the quality even in terms of how it’s packaged. I will use it again this year.

I suppose what I’m saying is, unless you’re going to really push the boat out and get a big/very expensive one, you may be as well to spend your money on something else you really want

Squishmymallow · 09/09/2024 19:41

I also have access to spacenk from 8am tomorrow… I’m undecided though because whilst I really want it I am also just about to kick off the process of moving house and probably shouldn’t really be spending £250 on fripperies. Or can I class this as an essential purchase?! 🤔🤣

Thelifeofawife · 09/09/2024 19:43

virgocatlover · 09/09/2024 19:33

Just re-read the email and seems I have earlier access as I signed up extra early. I'm not even buying it so it's wasted on me, but fingers crossed for you all!

This is the one I decided on and I joined the waitlist but I haven’t had an email. I wonder if it’s because I only signed up a week ago? It did say to share the details with friends to bump up the list, which I did, but still nothing 🤷‍♀️

MrsBnow12 · 09/09/2024 19:46

Thelifeofawife · 09/09/2024 19:43

This is the one I decided on and I joined the waitlist but I haven’t had an email. I wonder if it’s because I only signed up a week ago? It did say to share the details with friends to bump up the list, which I did, but still nothing 🤷‍♀️

I have an 8am access email that I won’t be using.
Happy to send it on if it means you get the calendar
ps. Mine was in my junk folder

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