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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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Phase2 · 04/09/2024 18:10

Oh can I join? I'm eyeing up the Liberty one.

Caramelandsalt · 04/09/2024 18:26

Can I also join ? I've taken delivery of my liberty calender . I usually get the JL one but after a dreadful few months , I'm going for a triple , Liberty , JL ( they normally reduce think its nov but will check from last year ) and m and s . I know I'm in a good position to afford these .

mynameiscalypso · 04/09/2024 18:28

Does anyone know when the M&S one is coming out?

Caramelandsalt · 04/09/2024 18:31

It was early November the JL one was reduced

Isabelle70 · 04/09/2024 18:48

I didn't manage to get hold of Harrods today so will try again tomorrow.
But good news my Liberty calendar arrived. I will get my daughter to check the drawers at the weekend but it does have some wait to it!

virgocatlover · 04/09/2024 18:51

mynameiscalypso · 04/09/2024 18:28

Does anyone know when the M&S one is coming out?

No details have been released yet but it's usually late October

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mynameiscalypso · 04/09/2024 18:52

Thanks @virgocatlover, I seemed to remember it was later than the others so I will just plough on with my M&S order for new thermals without waiting for it.

Witchinawell · 04/09/2024 19:04

Ive made a decision ! Just purchased my favourite Olverum bath oil, Aromatherapy Associates oil for the shower, a few Christmas items for family and got the GWP which I will use share with my DD and use to fill up her advents calendar. If Vogue knocks it out the park Ill drop lots of hints to husband otherwise Ill just be getting the Holland & Barrat Calendar.

Witchinawell · 04/09/2024 19:05

GWP from Space NK meant to add !

Branster · 04/09/2024 22:17

@thetimeisnow how awful for you,
Please enjoy your choices, you are a grown woman and can do what you want. this is a place where we can all gather and share/watch an experience that is valid to us. Even when we don't buy an AC, just reading through is both informative, funny, edge of the seat moments and everything else in between (big Phew to all who conquered the Harrods mountain today!)

I'm waiting for Guerlain AC for the porn factor. It was insanely expensive last year but an absolutely beautiful piece of real indulgence both visually and for content. Obviously I won't be buying it but I'd love to see what they come up with this year.

If I had to choose based on what we know now, Harrods remains my choice. But not enough to buy it as it is quite expensive.

I have a 20% off Flannels voucher which I really am saving for Sarah Chapman replacements which is currently on sale and is a brand I use regularly. I've been thinking about their AC cracker but it's not enough in there to excite me or that I use already.

None of the current reveals have 'spoken' to me yet.

I usually like LiB but would prefer an InStyle collaboration not Stylist. I'll consider it once I understand the content.

OK I think sounds like very good value and I expect they would have a good mix of very useable items. But I'm not overly fussed about makeup and I worry it might have more makeup than skincare.
I think Naturisimo would also be a sensible option.

My love remains Bridal Beauty: can't beat a real surprise and I've never been disappointed with any of their mystery edits. I think I'll end up doing a repeat of last year and buy the big mystery box
they usually sell November (I can't remember when it was last year). Or if they are doing an actual AC as a new product, I'd definitely go for it.

In the meantime, I really enjoy reading this thread and get stupidly happy every time one of you gets something they want (a bit like when one of my children are happy, I feel doubly happy for them).

Branster · 04/09/2024 22:33

I forgot about Vogue! Very curious to see what they have this year.
The 2023 looked beautiful and, as a first edition, quite special I thought.

Ohdear7 · 04/09/2024 22:42

I’m disappointed with the LIB advent offering this year. I’ve had their calendar for the last two years and managed to get them on really good deals via TikTok - but this years doesn’t seem worth having even if it gets reduced. Hopefully they’ll do some decent Style collab edits in the autumn.

Branster · 04/09/2024 23:03

@Ohdear7 very good point.
Now that you mentioned it, I remember they had 2 excellent Style edits last autumn.

TheWeeDonkeyFella · 05/09/2024 00:26

Details of the Holland& Barrett contents: https://www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/product/the-beauty-advent-calendar-6100005089 Lots of lavender!

OchonAgusOchonOh · 05/09/2024 00:31

Looks like the H&B advent is back in Ireland again!

https://www.hollandandbarrett.ie/info/beauty-advent/

It's arriving today.

thetimeisnow · 05/09/2024 05:56

Thank you for all your lovely comments x

I feel like I deserve a special treat, always put others 1st.
It was that one negative comment that kind of shook me into doubting the big spend.

In my heart, I want the space NK!

I do love these threads. Everyone is so supportive of each other.

I'm sorry for all of you feeling disappointed over Harrods.
I hope by christmas it will bring lovely joy to you all.

EmeraldSakara · 05/09/2024 06:31

I'm seriously tempted by the liberty one. Does anyone know what the deal is with the Byredo lipsticks- it appears to give you 3 colour options (different shades of red) but no option to select one. Any ideas? I'd look pretty awful if I got the blue toned one but can't find an option to select at check out.

BakeOffRewatch · 05/09/2024 06:43

@EmeraldSakara on the Liberty BD thread , three of us received Reunion and at least two of us are interested in swapping for Red and Blue if you get it x

BakeOffRewatch · 05/09/2024 06:43

Yes it is random @EmeraldSakara

Isabelle70 · 05/09/2024 06:44

@EmeraldSakara you just get a random number one in your calendar. There is normally a swap thread at the time so you maybe able to change it that way.

MonkeyTennis34 · 05/09/2024 07:57

H and B has sold out!

Do companies re-stock?

narniabusiness · 05/09/2024 08:00

I’ve just seen this about the M&S advent on Instagram on Back of the Wardrobe’s account. Do you think it looks good?

Beauty advent calendars 2024 #2
Roundaboot · 05/09/2024 08:02

TheWeeDonkeyFella · 05/09/2024 00:26

Details of the Holland& Barrett contents: https://www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/product/the-beauty-advent-calendar-6100005089 Lots of lavender!

Yep, I'm definitely getting that! Loads of stuff that I'll use, including the wrist bands. I've been hankering after some of those after seeing them in another calendar. 😂
I do think that it's brilliant value for £45

virgocatlover · 05/09/2024 08:03

narniabusiness · 05/09/2024 08:00

I’ve just seen this about the M&S advent on Instagram on Back of the Wardrobe’s account. Do you think it looks good?

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Interesting, but it looks like yet another red nail varnish from them.

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Lovelysummerdays · 05/09/2024 08:09

Roundaboot · 05/09/2024 08:02

Yep, I'm definitely getting that! Loads of stuff that I'll use, including the wrist bands. I've been hankering after some of those after seeing them in another calendar. 😂
I do think that it's brilliant value for £45

I got the wrist bands in another beauty box and was very scaptical but I use them with my water flosser and they are fab!

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