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

[LightandBreezy]

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

I've wanted to try Sunday Riley oils for a while after hearing good things. I love the autocorrect eye cream and CEO moisturiser so hopefully I’ll like this too. God knows I need a bit of brightening!

I am starting to feel a bit skincare fatigued now though. I’d quite like a nice mascara or bath product or maybe a shine spray. I only have one face!

Agreed - the outer packaging feels unnecessarily large!

I'm looking forward to using this though.

I have this lurking in my bathroom from another advent or beauty box, need to actually try and use it! I tried the Laneige sleep mask last night and my face feels very smooth this morning.

Does anyone have any tips for stopping the SR oil from pilling under makeup? I've had this before and only been able to use it at night which seems odd for a Vit C product.

I sold this product on as I am rather wedded to my existing Vit C product! I have used SR products in the past though and enjoyed them.
I used the face mask last night and am really impressed. I think it's a good one to use on long haul flights so it will go in my travel bag.

Yes I’ve been hoping for some bath products and a mini candle 😀

Still very happy with the selection and value for this calendar however I have a half used bottle of this already that's been open for maybe 2 years.

I struggle to get through oils as I only need a few drops, don't use them every night and have quite a few on the go from various boxes/calendars etc

I'm considering selling it as noone I know IRL would have a clue about Sunday Riley and appreciate it properly!

Oh it's a triple box today!!! That was a thrill 😂

A Sisley cream mask, a Sisley sleeping mask and a serum stick?! Not sure how that's meant to be used. More skin potions, these will last me for years!!

They are all gorgeous products, but I’m getting tired of all the skincare now (I realise how spoilt that sounds)!

Really interested in the stick serum and how well it actually goes on over makeup.

Fantastic selection. I use the Sisley as night cream, too expensive to buy but always happy to get from advent calendars. I have not used the serum yet. Such fantastic luxury selection of projects

Completely agree with the posts saying the skincare is getting a bit tiring! To the pp who was wishing for a nice candle… yes! I’ve been lurking on the waifs and strays thread and I have regrets over not buying the John Lewis candle advent. That will be one to take a look at next year.

The serum looks great even though I’m a bit serum-d out at the moment! Excited to try the Sisley masks! I’ve wanted to try them for years but unfortunately I have not yet won the lottery. I’m guessing (hoping) the next ten days might see an increase in make up/hair care type products. Logic being Christmas parties are more likely to be the coming week so they may have saved that until then.

I love all the skincare! Mini Sisley tubes from calendars and boxes keep my holiday bag topped up

excited to try the tatcha stick later today

I’ve just read about it now. I didn’t know it could be used under or over makeup.

I flicked through the little booklet that came with the calendar a few days ago, but was annoyed to see that they weren’t in order of the days, so I didn’t want to spoil the contents. So now I just google the product

Oh my goodness Sisley is expensive!

I hope I don't like these masks too much.

The serum stick looks interesting and I'm looking forward to trying it.

Hmm well I tried applying the serum stick across my cheeks and brows after cleansing this morning and found it to be really hard and difficult to apply.
I've not read the instructions though.
Can't imagine applying over make up- you'd get foundation all over the stick so maybe you should apply with fingers? If so what's the point in a stick?
Hmm!
Opinions welcome in case it's just me being a misery!

Yes I'm also a little puzzled about the serum stick and what it's for / how to use. I seem to gather the Sisley samples but admit I find it fairly unremarkable to use, though I know others love it.

I’m more than happy with all the skincare, but I did look at the contents of lots of calendars before buying this one and so knew what was coming, I have forgotten most things already thankfully so I’m still getting nice surprises!

I used the tinted lip oil today. It’s fab, and didn’t tingle at all for me. I think someone else asked if it tingled.

On second thought, I’m happy with the skincare but just feel a bit overwhelmed with so much of it. Usually I would give some of it away, but I’m determined to use it all in 2025.

The K18 has done absolute wonders for my hair. I only wash it twice a week as it's long & naturally curly/wavy and frizzy. But it really prevented the frizz and the parched dry ends until I washed it again.
I've used it again today as it says can use for 4 times then as and when.
My hair is so silky and soft!
It's bloody expensive but I guess it will last a long time as I should be able to just use it once a month or so going forward.

Another great day for me . I adore skincare and am excited to try the serum stick. Have had the Sisley samples before and they are beautiful.
Also tried the lip oil this morning.It was lovely though not really how I would describe an oil. I did get a little tingle but was very pleasant .Looking forward to some more make up .

@Popcorndoggy Yes, it’s more of a lipgloss, but not sticky. I’ve absolutely loved everything so far.

I’ve never tried cream blusher, but loving that too

I was delighted with the CEO serum yesterday as I’ve wanted to try it for a while. Stupidly I’d forgotten what was in the calendar and recently snapped up a Sunday Riley set from Cult Beauty which also includes a smaller version!

I’m really pleased with the Sisley products too but will wait before opening the overnight mask as I have the Laneige one on the go. I’m pleased with that - it seems to work well!

Would anyone mind saying what the serum stick is? Sounds interesting!

It’s this one