Beauty advent calendars 2024 #7

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Only a few days to go until the doors open.

Please share thoughts, discussions and any last minute discounts!

Don't feel bad @MrsBnow12 , I ordered as well 🤕. Zero logical explanation, I just wanted the bloody thing and I couldn't resist the price. Also their Instagram posts were very clear in setting up expectations this time around. And it was before I even had my morning coffee so my brain was not in full gear, and and and... I can find a million excuses.
I won't even look at it, until December comes, DH will have to add to my AC stash. I'm completely resolute on this lying to myself under the guise of delayed gratification.

I bought the BBC beauty box as well. I couldn't help myself 😆

@Branster make sure your DH checks the expiration dates before he stashes it away.

@Branster @Growlybear83 Glad it wasn’t just me in the end. They advertised it better, maybe it was a lesson learned from last years debacle and was happy to take a chance at that price point.

Was this the one with the CT Magic Cream? I did read an email and felt a slight pull before I told myself to stop it. 😆

@OvaHere Yes it should have a 15ml magic cream, but they sold our around 10am and then switched it to a mystery Elemis product.

I actually prefer the dupe eyeliner from Aldi as the VB one goes panda after a while.

Did anyone use the Dr Sebagh Rose de Vie serum from the Liberty AC? I love it but have now almost run out and it's a very pricey product to fall in love with 😭 Does anyone know of any dupes for it or just other similar serums that are meant to be calming?

@ElizabethG81
I love it too there are a few 30ml on vinted for £35/£40 I assume other AC people who didn’t love it selling them off so I nabbed a couple as 30ml on website is over £110

I haven't used it myself but some of these might have similarities.

https://uk.korres.com/products/apothecary-wild-rose-spotless-serum

https://www.lookfantastic.com/p/trilogy-rosapene-radiance-serum-30ml/11401943/

https://www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/product/dr-organic-rose-otto-facial-serum-60086409

Thank you I will have a look ❤️

If you're not too bothered about the Rose aspect there's a lot of good calming korean beauty serums. Those with centella asiatica in them promote calming.

This one is well regarded.

https://pureseoul.co.uk/products/madagascar-centella-ampoule-100ml

Thank you @OvaHere, I'll have a look at those too. The Ordinary also seem to have one that might be good. I also have some rosehip oil that will maybe have a similar effect?

There are some good beauty reductions on the Next clearance. They had make up, skincare and perfume, as well as a couple of men’s crackers.
I got a set of ‘The Ordinary’ for £23

@Growlybear83 Theres a Bobbi Brown set on QVC that you may be interested in (under the beauty section) - you can get £5 off if you’re a new customer as well

@Thelifeofawife ooh thank you - I'll have a look.

Hiya
i loved it too, it makes my skin feel so soft! I managed to buy 2 from Vinted at really good prices. Still a fair few on there and as some of them have now been on a couple of months you may be able to make an offer- good luck!

Thanks @Waffles21, I've ordered one from the Ordinary as I had a Space NK voucher that covered it, but am also going to have a look on Vinted and eBay.

I thought the dupe eyeliner was rubbish 🤣 I try and smudge it and it disappears!

@ElizabethG81 I found another rosehip serum with similar ingredients whilst late night browsing.

https://jolse.com/product/🎊11-b-lab-rosehip-please-youthful-serum-30ml/83883/category/6766/display/1/

Thank you, I'll add it to the list!

You can sign up for a free sample of the new MediK8 peptide serum here. Just have to pay postage of £3.75 (new customers only).

https://www.medik8.com/pages/liquid-peptides-advanced-try-me

@OvaHere Thank you for this, I’ve ordered the advanced serum, see if it helps on a couple of problem areas

My BBC box has just arrived. There are a couple of things I won't use but I think it's very good value for £30.

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