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Space NK Advent Calendar Opening Thread - 25 days of Joy (Hopefully!)

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LightandBreezy · 30/11/2024 16:18

Tagging a few of you that bought this absolute beauty of a calendar - apologies if you've opened already/ don't fancy the thread!
@Aprillady @Dontbitethecat @Solocat @Midnightmeltdown @TreesinthePark @TheChosenTwo @Theresalotgoingon @CannotbeBothered2025 @Housewife2010
@rubyslippers @EachandEveryone @Twinsandsome @dottyaboutstripes @thelifeofawife @Bloodywolves @IDonthaterainbows @mrspk @Lyingwitchinthewardrobe @stowickthevast @MiaN @MyStylish40s

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Talisin · 12/12/2024 07:36

I mean, I like skin care but this is getting a bit ridiculous. Trying to work out where I can fit a vitamin c serum in now 😆

Shayisgreat · 12/12/2024 07:40

Yeah, I have a vitamin c serum at home and in my gym washbag so this and the Sunday Riley ones will have to wait in line to be used!

MyStylish40s · 12/12/2024 07:54

Surely most of the skincare must be over now (as much as I love it)!
Looking forward to tomorrow’s surprise

DontBiteTheCat · 12/12/2024 07:59

Ilikeyoursleeves · 11/12/2024 23:16

@DontBiteTheCat don't worry- I have been keeping a record!! It's amazing value so far and I can't believe the price of some of these things!

Space NK

1.	SDJ body spray £24
2.	Skin rocks Face wash £32
3.	K18 hair mask £70
4.	Summer Fridays lip butter balm £23 & Rare Beauty Lip Oil £20
5.	Medik8 Serum £59
6.	Chantecaille Cheek Gelee £45 & Rodial Glass Highlighter £38
7.	Supergoop Sunscreen £35
8.	The Ordinary serum £15.90 & Laneige sleep mask £15
9.	Sunday Riley CEO Glow £34
10.	Sisley sleep mask £11, Sisley cream mask £36, Tatcha serum stick £49
11.	Kate Somerville ExfoliKate £69

That’s brilliant thanks for sharing!

I can’t believe some of the prices 😮

Ilikeyoursleeves · 12/12/2024 11:39

@DontBiteTheCat I know they are crazy prices, especially the Sisley stuff as that's the prices for the tube sizes we got, a full 50ml size of that Sisley black noire thing is £178!!!!!

Talisin · 13/12/2024 05:46

It’s early so no spoilers but I really like today’s item and it’s a brand I have never tried this particular thing from but always see good reports of.

Housewife2010 · 13/12/2024 07:21

Today is one of the items I was most excited about. Lisa Eldridge's Luxuriously Lucent lipstick in Painterly. I love Kitten Mischief from last year's Selfridges calendar so very much looking forward to trying this one today.

WeAreBorg · 13/12/2024 07:31

im not sure if I’ll keep this one (if I’m going to the hassle of wearing lipstick then imo it’s go big or go home - red) so all feedback on what it’s like is appreciated! The colour does look pretty on the website

SaidItFromMyCoffin · 13/12/2024 07:35

Oh I’m in love with today’s! I wasn’t expecting it as have forgotten the contents and when I opened it I hesitated to try it as it looked dark for me and I thought it might be better to sell it but my daughter egged me on and I love it. It’s a perfect shade for me! It’s also annoyingly nice on her so I can see it going missing.

Buoyed by its success I cracked open the Sunday Riley Vit C Oil which I had been thinking of selling so hadn’t opened. Instant regret. It smells awful and made my skin look red. I can’t sell it as I’ve used it and not sure who I’d give it to if passing it on. Shame as I otherwise like their products and the Vit C cream is a favourite of mine.

SaidItFromMyCoffin · 13/12/2024 07:36

WeAreBorg · 13/12/2024 07:31

im not sure if I’ll keep this one (if I’m going to the hassle of wearing lipstick then imo it’s go big or go home - red) so all feedback on what it’s like is appreciated! The colour does look pretty on the website

That was my thought and I normally wear red too but I love this!

MargaretElsie · 13/12/2024 07:41

I initially thought I’d not like today’s, but have tried it and love it! I didn’t realise it was so sheer. It also feels very balm like and luxurious. Winner!

Talisin · 13/12/2024 07:44

@SaidItFromMyCoffin I had exactly the same thought re it being too dark but it was a perfect shade for me too. And it feels lovely on - plus has a magnetic closure which makes an oh-so-satisfying clunk when it closes (I’m weird, I know).

MyStylish40s · 13/12/2024 07:50

Finally, some makeup. It’s gorgeous. I’m glad it’s not a matte, as I find them so drying on my lips. Colour is beautiful

Ilikeyoursleeves · 13/12/2024 07:55

Oh this lipstick looks lovely! My initial thought was it's too dark too but I'll try it out later once I'm up. I'm totally in agreement too with the very satisfying magnet click!!!!

ACAC2023 · 13/12/2024 08:27

Can anyone post a picture? I opened some of my drawers in November & would like to locate this lipstick as it sounds lovely 🙂

Ilikeyoursleeves · 13/12/2024 08:33

@ACAC2023 here you go ☺️💄

Space NK Advent Calendar Opening Thread - 25 days of Joy (Hopefully!)
Talisin · 13/12/2024 08:33

Here you go, @ACAC2023 (It does come in a box which I’ve left a home).

Space NK Advent Calendar Opening Thread - 25 days of Joy (Hopefully!)
Ilikeyoursleeves · 13/12/2024 09:10

I've just tried the lipstick and it's beautiful- glides on, feels luxurious and gives great colour but nowhere near as dark as it looks from the lipstick. You could prob make it darker by layering but I now have a nice healthy lip colour!

dottyaboutstripes · 13/12/2024 09:23

Today's makes it a lucky Friday 13th 🥳
I love Lisa Eldridge!

TreesinthePark · 13/12/2024 10:17

The lipstick looks stunning! I've got a couple of her products and I really rate them. Also, I'm happy they gave a shade suitable for dark skin.

I don't actually wear lipstick though but I'll give it to my mum. I've bought her a clutch bag for Christmas so will put this inside.

EachandEveryone · 13/12/2024 12:16

I’m going to wear it for my last chemo today😀

TreesinthePark · 13/12/2024 15:57

EachandEveryone · 13/12/2024 12:16

I’m going to wear it for my last chemo today😀

Lovely! All the best for today x

WeAreBorg · 13/12/2024 17:48

Thanks for all the feedback. I have tried - is indeed very nice. It’s very subtle on me but gives a gentle improvement

Apolloneuro · 13/12/2024 18:56

The lipstick is gorgeous. I’m really liking the supergoop spf as well.

This calendar is ace!

Hope today went well @EachandEveryone x

Thelifeofawife · 13/12/2024 22:41

I sold this one off early on. I do think it would be too dark for me, though from the comments it sounds like it’s not as dark as it looks. Anyway, I’ve got another AC which has a lighter lipstick in so I’ll look forward to that one.

I’m also loving the Supergoop spf, and the Medik8 serum. And the Laneige sleep mask is so nice on my skin; when I first put it on I didn’t understand the hype, but the next morning wow, so soft and smooth!