Holland & Barrett advent calendar opening thread

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This is the thread for daily opening of the H&B advent calendar. As with all the threads, the only firm rule is not discussing a drawer's contents before the day. The usual timeline is no spoilers before 7am but we can agree a different time if people want to.

Let the games begin!!!!

True, like an eco coffee grid exfoliator I tried once - oil and coffee grids down the bath plug ready to block it, couldn't believe it was for sale....

Good yes. I got one of those. I used it once and binned it.

I got that exfoliator in an advent calendar one year - it was awful!

I tried the toothpaste last night. It made my teeth black initially but then all scrubbed away and didn’t leave any marks in the sink. It had a very slight cinnamon taste at one point, but I also got a bit of soapiness. My teeth still feel clean this morning. I’m not convinced - will give it a few more goes!

My initial thought in today's was it was a re gifter (wrist wash bands to keep water dripping down your arms) but actually I think I'll probably use these! I do enjoy the random practical drawers in H & B

I quite like the toothpaste- it left my teeth feeling super clean and didn't make a mess of the sink
I'm really happy with today's. I've been looking forward to these as I'm fed up of getting soggy dressing gown sleeves when I wash my face at night - can't wait to try them later

I never use foaming cleansers as I end up soaked so I'm happy to try these and see does it make a difference.

DoD for me - am I the only one who gets water down my front, not just my sleeves, if I wash my face at the sink? I switched to using foaming or gel cleansers in the shower years ago.

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I manage to get it everywhere too but I'm hoping this is miraculous and acts as a water repellent for both me and the bathroom floor.

When I use face washes in spring/ summer I don’t get water anywhere other than on my face, and I don’t use fake tan either, so I have no need for these. I lean right over the sink and wash with running water and that works for me - it must be the angle that I put my face and hands or something! I do appreciate they’ve added a beauty tool in though. I’d have preferred reusable cotton pads as I use those daily.

I tried the toothpaste today. My teeth do feel really clean but I also noticed there was a slightly soapy taste and I also thought I gagged more than usual but that might have been my imagination.

I thought there was a bit of a soapy taste too - thought it was just me!

I'm not gonna even try todays

I think it's now law that as well as an odd flavoured toothpaste, an H&B calendar has to include some of these reusable wipes! I like and use them but I have about a million in various shapes and sizes now so will just add these to the stash

Yes, I also have a stash of these! They’ll get used, though.

Do they actually work with water only?

No, that’s hype! But they’re very good with micellar water.

Ha - after what I said yesterday! I’m happy with these. I rarely wear makeup now but I’ll still use them to cleanse, alongside my reusable cotton pads.

Like everyone else, I already have loads but they are always handy. And they are so soft.

I’m pleased with these. I’m sure they’ll come in handy.

I've always wanted some of these as use throwaway every day so will try!

How do I use them please ?!

If I wear makeup..all the make up will go in them and then do I have to wash them in machine for next use ?

Assuming they are the same as the other ones I've used, you use like a disposable cotton pad and then wash. However, if I don't have makeup on and am just using to clean with micellar water, I rinse under the tap and leave to dry on the rad in the bathroom. I do the same with the cloths I use for cleansing balm. Straight in the wash if used for makeup, several uses if not.

So they are the equivalent of face flannels? 🤔..

Humm ..keep or gift ?

Yes. But very small flannels😀

Or are they just further away 😂😂!!?