M&S beauty advent calendar opening thread

[TokyoSushi]

Back to M&S after a couple of years off for me this year, I don’t think that we have a thread already?

Usual rules apply, no spoilers before 7am, looking forward to tomorrow! 🎄

Yes I bought a full size Arizona bloom after having the mini in last years calendar

I really like the scent. I'm not normally a fan of florals but this is nice, not overpowering.

My bloody daughter pinched my perfume! I didn’t even get a tea bag from her Bird and Blend calendar in exchange! 😫

(I actually told her she could have it as she was so taken with it, and I have loads of perfume, although I did like this one. But she better not try that every day!)

A nice start to the advent calendar (once I found box number 1!). Definitely a perfume I will wear.

I was unsure whether I wanted this so watched an unboxing on YouTube. I remembered her commenting on the location of box 1 so found it straight away. I’m not a fan of this perfume (though love Arizona Bloom) so it’s gone in the charity box. Am also replacing the empty boxes.
I rather like the box. Will use it for skin care storage.

I'm joining too!
Agree it was a faff to rootle through to find number 1.
Sadly same perfume as last year's box, floral just isn't me. Hopefully DD will like it!!

What's the perfume ?
I am loitering as 8 haven't bought it and I'm going to open my calendar later ( Rituals one)
I do like Floral Street and bought myself some sample sizes to try out.
Almond Blossom ( I think) is my favourite so far .

You're in luck then as that's what's in the calendar!

I was pleased with this! I am really fussy with fragrance but I actually quite liked this! My 3 little daughters all insisted on a little spritz before they headed off to school too, they were as excited as me to open it!!

This is a really treat for me, I love beauty advent calendars but haven't been able to afford one the past few years so I am excited to open each day!

Ah that’s sweet @TabbieMctatty, enjoy

Yes I like the perfume. Good idea to put the box back in!

I really like this perfume, so off to a good start!

Very pleased. Smells lovely - sweet but not overwhelming. Strong start.

Yay, an M and S thread!

I like the perfume, got another in this range a few years back that was lovely too.

Hello hope you don't mind me joining (late.) I've been gifted the m&s beauty calender from my dad not had one for years as my mum usually bought me one. I've been so excited for number one, but had to wait for my daughter to come home so we could open ours together.

I'm really pleased with number 1 lovely scent, nice packaging, and will fit in my bag!

Gah! I feel such a fool 🤦🏻‍♀️
I opened the wrong number - I'll ask MNHQ to take my post down as I don't want to spoil anyone's surprises.

This smells really lovely! Very good start.

Floral Street 10ml Sweet Almond Blossom perfume - £29 but currently reduced to £21.95

https://www.marksandspencer.com/sweet-almond-blossom-10ml/p/hbp60645796

Yes it is nice. The smell has lasted well too.

My first beauty advent calendar and pleased with that first opening! I like the idea of putting the empty box back in to maintain structure!

I was happy with No 1 today. I gave had a few floral street perfumes in the past. I already had perfume on when I opened this morning but will wear to work in the morning to see what I think.

Yes perfume, had a job to find the box in the first place

I really like this perfume, so that’s a bit of a result. Like many here and on YouTube, I found having to remove boxes to find the right day is a bit annoying. With so much grumbling about this, perhaps M&S will take note for future boxes. What on earth were they thinking? 🤷‍♀️

Not familiar with today’s item but will use it tonight.

Box no 2 was much easier to find. Seems a nice item, I'm about to go away for a few days for work and it'll be nice to throw into my toiletries bag.