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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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LivingDeadGirlUK · 04/12/2024 07:39

Happy to try the day cream, the night cream version from this brand is nice.

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bluebeck · 04/12/2024 07:52

I will use this day cream. I could definitely do with a glow up!

Bitchillywillytoday · 04/12/2024 08:01

Not tried this brand or the cream before so nice to try something new, thumbs up today!

bigTillyMint · 04/12/2024 08:20

This looks good - SPF and a good size for out and about. Hopefully it does give a glow up too!

Hudders3 · 04/12/2024 08:33

Happy with todays! Will try it today

midnightowl · 04/12/2024 11:53

This day cream is new for me. Looking forward to trying it.

TheWeeDonkeyFella · 04/12/2024 11:54

Agree, looks promising (I could do with help glowing up at this time of the year!) and a decent size to try out.

raffle · 04/12/2024 11:57

I'm trying not to save anything this year so opened today's and used it, it sinks in beautifully and feels good 😊 Happy with today

LivingDeadGirlUK · 04/12/2024 12:01

Reporting back on the elasticiser not noticing major difference, was I not supposed to shampoo?

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itsnothingoriginal · 04/12/2024 18:18

Moisturiser from today smells nice... such a tiny pot tho 😟I'm sure we had a full size of this range last year but guess it will be good for travelling!!

LivingDeadGirlUK · 04/12/2024 18:28

TheWeeDonkeyFella · 04/12/2024 18:00

That's disappointing @LivingDeadGirlUK but you were right to shampoo it out according to the PK website

I will try applying more next time.

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GettingStuffed · 04/12/2024 19:10

I like the sound of todays face cream. It's a good size for travel and I have a few breaks planned

mrsnjw · 04/12/2024 19:22

Looking forward to using the cream tomorrow.

LivingDeadGirlUK · 04/12/2024 20:23

Day 4 - Fresh elements daily glow cream 15ml - £3.75

https://www.marksandspencer.com/glow-light-it-up-moisturising-day-cream-50ml/p/hbp60534986#intid=pid_pg1pip48g2r18c1

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petitebleu · 04/12/2024 21:11

Slightly confused that mine isn't the same. Checked the box and realised I opened tomorrow's. Bother!

ThePoshUns · 04/12/2024 21:28

Bit late today. I'll keep that for a city break abroad.

ThePoshUns · 05/12/2024 07:15

I was expecting something better today on account of the nice box.
A bit meh but good for travelling.

bigTillyMint · 05/12/2024 07:32

Yes the box was deceptive, but it’s useful for travelling!

mrsnjw · 05/12/2024 07:58

This product is in a lot of beauty boxes and you can often get a full size free from Aveda if you spend x amount of money. Great quality hair product.

bluebeck · 05/12/2024 08:00

I will use this. Aveda hair products are great.

Bitchillywillytoday · 05/12/2024 08:00

Todays hair masque, not again......still got 2x 100ml and another 25ml from other M&S calendar, did they get a job lot or what?

If there are many more duplicates, this will be the last M&S (I will not look at the contents.)

Expected something more exciting as the box is so lovely.

mrsnjw · 05/12/2024 08:01

@Bitchillywillytoday I think they definitely get job lots for this one!

HebburnPokemon · 05/12/2024 08:54

Yesterday's day cream - I'm content with it, I'll give it a bash this morning. Only bother is the slight citrus fragrance to it. Anything citrus normally breaks me out.

Today's boring ass hair product - so disappointed! Still didn't get through the bigger one from last year.

I'm trying the elasterciser tomorrow.

TheWeeDonkeyFella · 05/12/2024 10:26

Aveda hair masque. I've had Aveda in other calendars over the years too and it always gets used, so not a new product to try but not a dud for me either.