Beauty advent calendars 2024 #6

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We still have a few weeks to go but we are up to thread 6.

Will we get any good Black Friday discounts?

I get the comparison but I don't think they're very similar, on me at least. The M&G dry down is more feminine and floral on me (the violets) and I prefer it. I get leather at first spray, but it doesn't last long.

Its more feminine to my nose too, not dupe but to me they are similar dna. I don't get much leather. In fragantica they are also listed as remind me of each other so it's not only me that finds similarity. Small differences in notes can make big difference in how much we like something.

Either those @Waffles21 or one of the Next beauty bags - they have various at about 22 and most have 4 items in so would fit your remaining windows.

Anyone know of any fragrance recommendation sites that will do a 'tell us what perfumes you like and you'll probably like these others' thing, just to make life easier?

@JustWhatIAlwaysWanted you could try this:

https://www.fragrancex.com/fragrance-information/perfume-quiz.html?

and this:

https://www.boots.com/fragrance-advice/how-to-choose-the-right-perfume

For perfume notes and suggestions, this is good:

https://www.fragrantica.com/search/

If you like a perfume but are struggling to afford it then try:

https://perfume-parlour.co.uk/

I've been hunting for a perfume similar to lancome miracle so magic, since it was discontinued. Does anyone know of one?

Try fragantica, search for the perfume and scroll down to reminds me of section. I was looking for different discontinued perfume for long time she end up getting one from clone house. Not the same but the scent was important to me and I like having it. You may find a clone

Thank you @IlovePond @1apenny2apenny @MiaN
Good luck in the search @Itsmariahcareydefrostingseason

I'd love to find similar perfumes to my two discontinued ones which are Angel innocence and Euphoria blossom.
Oh, and an inexpensive but really good "Coco mademoiselle " which is just rather expensive for this old pensioner now!

@Elodie9
M&S perfumes are apparently duped ?
I think Soft Iris is the Coco Mademoiselle one ? Worth buying and trying?

@Diplidocus4 Thanks, I've heard a few people mentioning M and S so will have a look.
I recently bought the M and S Calm hand wash from their Apothecary range and I love it.

@Elodie9 Lidl’s Suddenly Madame Glamour and Next’s Eau Nude are both Coco Mademoiselle dupes.

20% off at Cult Beauty with this code: CBXVOUCHERCODES

I keep putting Space NK fragrance AC in my basket and taking it out again. I really don’t need it and I’m waiting for other fragrance boxes/edits that may suit me more

Got my M&S a few weeks ago. Can't wait! It's my annual tradition (along with the MN thread!)

@QueefofSheena ha ha yes I keep doing exactly the same! I love fragrance edits and advents but I'm just not totally sold on enough in this one -having said that I'll bet I crack soon!!

Offer on Lumene advent , one day only https://uk.lumene.com/products/8519900?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=campaign&_kx=moonuK5eOQ69Hc_fTakfa191PsbGVnODVdSM7tO2wMe6FcjbWo1QqHo3qpfauLhM.SFzSnp.

£94.90 SALE PRICE£70.00

Anyone used them ?

I’ve seen them mentioned here so thought some of you would want this offer,

Mixed feelings on Space NK Fragrance. If I don't sell few things I would have been disappointed but with the sold items covering half no regrets.

@nearly61 I’ve bought the LF men’s fragrance box instead, with the £55 cover price voucher. I’m planning on keeping By the Fireplace and using the other 3 as stocking fillers for DH and the DS. The voucher is redeemable on any brand in the edit so I’ll use it on Replica.

Received the boots advent calendar (the limited edition one - although aren't they all limited edition what with it being a seasonal thing?) and whilst there are some DODs there is enough good stuff to make the £79 spend worth it. The minis will be good stocking fillers for DD. Would think twice if it was full price £99 but the BF discount made it extra worth it.

@QueefofSheena ooh that sounds like a good option for me too- will nip onto LF to check it out now. Many thanks 😁

I've had Lumene previously and loved it. It's mainly skincare and the make up items aren't black eyeliner type - they're more "anyone can use them" items. I don't wear make up but used all of them as they were just neutral/glow type items. I have thin and dry skin and found the creams were good, especially the Vitamin C items. I don't think I'll ever achieve a glow from anything but they definitely seemed to give me a boost.

Last time I got cot out with this. It's, only redeemable against the specific perfumes in the edit, not by the whole brand range. It could be different this time but that's how they usually are set up. Do let us know if you are able to order different Replica perfume, that will be good offer