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!!!!

I think it is because it is my birthday today so when I saw anti aging I knew I was going to need it 😂😂😂

Completely agree. I opened it when I got up and all I could figure out was that it was a jar of stuff. If you're aiming for an older market, make the writing big enough so that they can at least read the headlines.

Now that I know what it is, I'm pleased with it 😁

Happy birthday! I didn’t realise it was actually today - glad you got a good one on your birthday!

Happy Birthday @bizzey and @narniabusiness is it yours too?
I'm really pleased with today's. This is one of the more premium brands that H&B stock and it's lovely to get a decent size.
Looks ideal for my late 40s dry skin too!

Happy birthday. I hope you get spoiled.

I agree with the packaging comment.
I am looking forward to trying it. Last night i opened up to the 12th because I'm going away for a few days. I was pleasantly surprised, it's a good few days and makes up for the slow start

Today's does seem to have a bit of eau de stinky feet when you sniff it in the pot. Hopefully it won't be noticeable when used.

I used the cream today after my weekly face mask. My skin feels very soft but it feels 'heavy'. I'll definitely use it at night as I prefer a lighter feel in the morning.
I'm in the target age range!

Happy birthday! I opened it this morning and gave it a smell and it doesn't smell the greatest (in comparison to the other products!) roll on tomorrow!

I was in JL today to use my £10 beauty reward and saw todays cream ... £42 it was

Think I'll also use a a night cream

Wow, I had no idea the brand was worth that much! That works out more than my Dermalogica creams! I used it this morning and I really like it; it has kept my skin feeling hydrated all day.

Wow that's almost worth the cost of the calendar on its own.

I do think that H&B is one of the best value calendars.

Happy Birthday @bizzey (all 6 minutes of it left)! Hope you’ve had a lovely day

Definitely. Dd got it twice then they stopped doing it in Ireland for a few years after brexit so I was delighted to see it back again. I'm really enjoying it.

Oh wow ok well selfishly I'll be keeping that for myself then and use as a night cream (I hardly use cream at night but will start!)

Yes definitely, I didn't get it last year and was gutted and this year it kept saying it was OOS and I was genuinely distraught but one morning at 5am it was there and I got it ! So so pleased it's the little joys this year round...I know it's only 650am but today's is another product I haven't used or seen before 30ml Balmonds Super7 serum? Anyone else tried this?

Ohhh @Roxie99 ...you little devil , posting what it is before 7 am 😂!!

I have been awake since my annoying 5.30 am toilet trip that is becoming a bit too routine for my liking !

I have been sat /lying on bed waiting.

I now know how those little toddlers feel when they are told they can't get up yet , and to wait for their special clock to show them when they can get up !! 😂😂...

I am awake and raring to go....but I am concerned I will make noise and wake ds up who doesn't need to be up today 😂😂

Never heard of today’s brand, but I like serums so very willing to try this one. Can’t quite believe how much yesterday’s costs - it suggests this is a good value calendar even if that product isn’t for me.

One of my absolute favourite bath products was a H&B discovery a few years ago- the Weleda arnica muscle soak. I’ve bought it multiple times since then.

Oh yes, that muscle soak is lovely! I've repurchased that too.
The only product I've had from this brand is some eczema balm! This looks good, always up for a hydrating serum

Oooh todays looks fancy ...

Ok so I've double checked and the £40 I said for yesterday's was based on the 60ml not 30ml.

Sorry folks as I'd for us all excited!

However that's still a value of £20 which isn't as awesome but I guess just under half the cost of the entire calendar.

Sorry again

I think we can forgive @Roxie99 for the early post😁

Very pleased with today's too. I love a good serum.

Another product that looks good. It sounds just what I need. Dry, fragile, depleted skin here, ready to be made soft, supple and healthy as promised.
I also loved the Weleda bath soak. I think the rather medicinal name would have put me off buying it, but it’s a wonderful product and I’ve repurchased several times.

Ah I got the serum on 6th because I opened the wrong box. It looks good.