Beauty advent calendars 2024 #3

[virgocatlover]

Have we made our decision(s)?

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

Thread 2 - https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/styleandd_beauty/5156541-beauty-advent-calendars-2024-2

After watching an unboxig, from one of the people I normally watch, I have gone ahead and ordered SpaceNK as well, that is it for me as have Harrods and Look Fantastic and used my Beauty Drop for Liberty.
I am quite fussy on hair care and smelly things(perfume candles etc) so will probably try and sell most of these items.

@OchonAgusOchonOh - I love Lego! And have a bit of a Christmas village which I’m planning on putting out this year. I have never actually had it all out. Like yours it’s a hamlet rather than a village! I bought the Christmas Carousel as this year’s addition. Had to buy on EBay as it’s a retired set. And I’m going to Boston in November so may treat myself to something there. I quite fancy the Home Alone house and would have used my Beauty Drop credit on it if Liberty sold Lego but I got the AC instead!

@IlovePond saw your post on the previous thread. Just to reassure you, I’ve ordered a number of times from Escentual; definitely no additional charges or taxes for UK delivery.

My SpaceNk is due for delivery today. Like Harrods, it’s going to stay in its packaging until December. I’ve only once had a dud calendar with missing products, so not too concerned. While I do a lot of analysis before buying, I do like the fun of opening the calendars one day at a time over December - and I seldom remember exact contents by then.

I agree the 12 day versions are basically gift sets though. I’ve been trying one of the Harrods Fragrance scents each day. Definitely enjoying some scents more than others but for the price it’s fab.

In case it’s of use to those still deciding, I’ve attached again my spreadsheet summary of all the luxury calendars. Think we are only still waiting for Fenwicks.

Thanks @AprilLady - I asked MN to take down my various panicked posts on this and other threads as I couldn’t edit them, but they have ignored me.

I should have checked/read properly before accepting what DSis said🙈

@Peridot1 Ooh, the carousel sounds interesting.

I have the santa's visit cottage, the tree, a Christmas stall and an ice rink. I have the holiday main street in my basket.

I also started getting the modular buildings a few years ago and have bought a few retired ones to build up my town. I'm currently looking at the detectives office on bricklink.

Although maybe I should resist. Ds2 is going on work placement for uni in January and his star wars lego collection will be temporarily relocated home for the duration. Dh is refusing to agree to build an extension for the lego. Most unreasonable of him I think.

@AprilLady thanks for your spreadsheet, so helpful!

@IDontHateRainbows how did you get your Space NK calendar already?? It says it's only a pre order just now is that right?

Very unreasonable of him @OchonAgusOchonOh. It was DS’s Star Wars Lego that got me interested in it all. I used to love “helping” him. He grew out of it but I didn’t! You have just reminded me that when we were leaving Hungary a fellow expat family came to look at our house to rent and the DH worked for Lego. Their second viewing happened to fall on my birthday which they knew and they arrived with two big sets of Lego for us. A Space Shuttle for DS and a set of Main Street type buildings for me. Both sets were display only and never actually sold. I never got around to building mine! Might get that down from the attic after Christmas.

That was really nice of them. Definitely get it down and build it. Lego is so relaxing. I'd love to see a picture when you have it built.

Mines being delivered today too, pre-ordered last week and was despatched on Thursday. I think it’s on general sale now.

Wow thread 3, I've had so much on that my heads not been in the calendar game
I have beauty drop money do still considering liberty but I usually buy selfridges. Also had Elemis last year
Thinking look fantastic and 1 other so far but open to more!
I'd better start reviewing calendars

I received mine on Thursday…ordered it before 8am x

I've decided on Space NK- are there any promo codes??

Not at the moment, and tbh it's probably unlikely as it seems popular this year and I wouldn't be surprised if it sells out soon.

@virgocatlover not to worry, I've just bought it anyway! That was such an impulse buy, last year I poured over them all for weeks but I had a look at a few this morn and just went for it!

I'm looking at £100 or less calendars. Boots Premium and OK are my shortlist at the moment.

Have you looked at Holland and Barratt and Look Fantastic?

@Apolloneuro thanks, just had a look. LF might be better, having looked closer at the tiny sizes in the Boots 25 day one (not the Boots premium one, didn't fancy that on closer look).

Took the plunge and got Look Fantastic.

My SpaceNK calendar said it was coming Monday when I got the notification yesterday but thankfully it turned up today.

It will stay in it's packaging or I'll be too tempted.

From the unboxing videos I've seen, most people seem to be saying this is one of the best this year based on the number of full size products.

@virgocatlover thank you, all signed up and so will just wait to see what the contents are....

Last year there were 3 Boots No7 calendars. Has anyone seen these advertised this year? There were a couple of really good items - illuminator, primer and mask spring to mind.

Yes there's a waiting list www.boots.com/no7/no7-waiting-list?srsltid=AfmBOop42qDjWL1wRV4l5WoXZ2GeuG96iEiQDST2m80xE8pOAlmDBwSJ

It looks like there's only 2 this year - smaller one and a bigger more expensive one.

Ok so I've bought the look fantastic, well the waitlist thing

Despite having the hesitation drop money I'm just not keen on liberty? What's everyone getting? Space nk?

Are there any codes or deals around?

No codes or deals yet for SNK, it's too early and seems the calendar is popular so no need for them to offer discounts I guess