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M&S beauty advent calendar unboxing!

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LivingDeadGirlUK · 01/12/2024 07:21

Excited for this year as I didn't get one last year. Shall we say no spoilers before 7am?

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ThePoshUns · 19/12/2024 17:19

I used the red nail polish for my works Xmas lunch today. It's a lovely shade of red .

That's lovely! I can never get my nails to look that good when I do them myself. They're v nice!

CagneyNYPD1 · 20/12/2024 18:47

Today's leg and foot spray - I do quite like this brand. But this is a summer product. I would pop it in the fridge and use it in a hot, summer's evening after a long day.

pookypup · 20/12/2024 22:11

This leg spray is a dud for me too. I’m going to put it in DD(11) stocking to use after ballet.

Am disappointed there hasn’t been more makeup this year, as I enjoy trying new products which I usually wouldn’t pick out. Think it’s been ok overall, and probably worth the cost for me.

sat with the face mask on now, it was alarmingly stingy at first but feels better after 5 mins. Hoping my skin isn’t too pink when I wash it off!

Am loving the This Works body cream - as a 45 year old with disturbed sleep and dry skin, it’s a hit.

bluebeck · 21/12/2024 07:21

REN cleansing milk today. I REALLY WANT A MOISTURISER!!!

Anyway, if it’s the same as the full size one we got last year, it works well but was quite runny in consistency.

TENSsion · 21/12/2024 07:38

Good product. Was full size last year.

I usually get annoyed by people moaning about advent calendars because they can’t be a perfect, personalised product for every single person at that price point, but I just don’t think it’s been value for money this year.

itsnothingoriginal · 21/12/2024 08:18

Nice brand and hopefully a good product as not tried it. Am also really disappointed to get a travel size in contrast to last year.

mynameiscalypso · 21/12/2024 08:39

I'm happy with today. I like have travel size cleansers to take away with me.

ThePoshUns · 21/12/2024 09:06

A bit meh today. Another one to add to my travel toiletries bag.

mrsnjw · 21/12/2024 09:06

Ok product today. I'm adamant I'm saving £30 a month now for my Jo malone next year 🤣

ThePoshUns · 21/12/2024 09:06

mrsnjw · 21/12/2024 09:06

Ok product today. I'm adamant I'm saving £30 a month now for my Jo malone next year 🤣

Yes good idea!

bigTillyMint · 21/12/2024 09:16

i still have the full six one from last year as I have had so many cleansers in advent calendars and beauty boxes - maybe I should pass it on to DD!

LivingDeadGirlUK · 21/12/2024 09:26

I'm using this cleanser at the moment and rate it so happy with todays :)

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NoAprilFool · 21/12/2024 10:43

I loved this one when it was in the calendar previously. I have loads of cleansers from beauty boxes and this is by far my favourite

dibly · 21/12/2024 10:53

Hard to get excited by another cleanser. This is my last M&S advent calendar, I’ve been loyal for years but the offering this year just hasn’t quite hit. A bit more make up would have been great for me, as it is I’m jealous of my daughter’s £15 Amazon beauty advent calendar

Hawkerslife · 21/12/2024 10:58

I love the fact that we have a Ren cleanser but so disappointed in the size. I think there's been more disappointment than anything else this year so unless they drastically improve next year I'm going to pass.

midnightowl · 21/12/2024 12:57

Happy with the REN cleanser today. Already used it and it doesn’t irritate my skin.

GettingStuffed · 21/12/2024 17:18

I love today's. I have a reasonable size travel stash now. I used the day cream from earlier when I was away at the weekend, it smells horrible, but my sense of smell has changed since covid

Hawkerslife · 22/12/2024 07:12

Another blow drying cream! So disappointed.

TENSsion · 22/12/2024 07:50

I’m happy with today’s. The other blow dry cream is very small so I’m happy to have a full size one to use when it’s gone

ThePoshUns · 22/12/2024 08:05

Not impressed with another blow drying cream. I've had this one before, it's not as good as the living proof one.

raffle · 22/12/2024 08:19

My memory is rubbish, can anyone remind me if we have had any make up at all this year? Excluding the awful paw paw lip gunk

Hudders3 · 22/12/2024 08:20

raffle · 22/12/2024 08:19

My memory is rubbish, can anyone remind me if we have had any make up at all this year? Excluding the awful paw paw lip gunk

We had an eyeliner

Hudders3 · 22/12/2024 08:21

Todays is boring. It's quite a sizeable tube too

LivingDeadGirlUK · 22/12/2024 08:21

I've used this before and liked it so am happy with todays.

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mrsnjw · 22/12/2024 08:44

Given this to DD she's happy. I've used the other styling cream and that's ok. Not sure that we needed two!