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M&S beauty advent calendar opening thread

547 replies

TokyoSushi · 30/11/2025 20:16

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! 🎄

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RipePeach · 06/12/2025 08:51

I use soap so shower gel is always a bit disappointing for me, no matter how nice it is. I thought we’d get something a bit more exciting on a Saturday!

TokyoSushi · 06/12/2025 09:19

I’ve just used today’s in the shower, lovely, smells really nice!

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TabbieMctatty · 06/12/2025 09:23

Oh this smells lovely. I should keep it for any weekends away next year but I'm going to use it later!

RoseTeaLady · 06/12/2025 09:23

Love this and it’s a decent size. Very pleased.

Chrysanthemum5 · 06/12/2025 09:27

Im delighted with today's I really love the smell and will put it in my swimming bag.

LizzieSiddal · 06/12/2025 10:32

I love cowshed so am very happy.

Fifty50Fifty · 06/12/2025 10:34

Good solid choice today, will definitely use it.

greywolfie · 06/12/2025 11:14

RipePeach · 06/12/2025 08:51

I use soap so shower gel is always a bit disappointing for me, no matter how nice it is. I thought we’d get something a bit more exciting on a Saturday!

I'm a bar soap fan too but, I use the shower gels as bubble bath 🙂

teacoffeeorpassthegin · 06/12/2025 11:20

I cannot find today’s number!! Where is it? I’m going mad looking. I am not happy with the packaging and having to ferret through daily

teacoffeeorpassthegin · 06/12/2025 11:27

Found it FFS.
I think I had taken it out without realising. Cannot fit my boxes back in at all though so will be shoving used ones in recycling. So annoying

StrikeForever · 06/12/2025 13:01

I like it too. It fits my need for serious moisturising with bath/shower oil.

jay55 · 06/12/2025 13:51

Happy with today’s, on hols soon and it’s a good size for that.

Newgirls · 06/12/2025 17:01

Smells lovely and will use right away.

I tried the shampoo and there is def more bounce to my hair. The Bath oil is great too. Things I wouldn’t usually buy and all nice so far

TeamToeBeans · 06/12/2025 18:30

I’m a soap user too, and I’ve still got this unopened from last year’s advent calendar. Others seem to like it though so maybe I’ll try it out.

PuppyKeep · 06/12/2025 20:05

The comb…, Why

sciaticafanatica · 07/12/2025 07:55

i will regift today’s offering.
i have used it before and it’s not for me

Nocheezesforusmeeses · 07/12/2025 08:03

I’ll use today’s and then comb it through 😄

ThePoshUns · 07/12/2025 08:03

Pleased with today’s, I like Percy and Reed products and will use this for sure.👍🏻

TokyoSushi · 07/12/2025 08:27

Not sure I’d want to sleep with anything in my hair, but might use it during the day!

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evilharpy · 07/12/2025 08:28

Not too excited about today's, my hair is thin and greasy and I think this would just weigh it down and make it lank.

LizzieSiddal · 07/12/2025 08:52

TokyoSushi · 07/12/2025 08:27

Not sure I’d want to sleep with anything in my hair, but might use it during the day!

Same, although it does say on the tube that it dries quickly, but still think it may feel weird. It’s got very good reviews so I’m going to try it during the day and see how it goes.

RipePeach · 07/12/2025 08:58

evilharpy · 07/12/2025 08:28

Not too excited about today's, my hair is thin and greasy and I think this would just weigh it down and make it lank.

Same here! My teen daughter will love this though so will gift it to her.

50ftQueenieeee · 07/12/2025 09:03

I didn't open yesterdays so had double to open today. I also use soap but it's a nice treat to have a shower gel. I think I have had the hair mask previously and quite liked it. My hair is though very dry and frizzy so hoping it will help with that. Will try tonight.

Snackpocket · 07/12/2025 09:18

I do have fine hair but it’s bleached so will definitely give today’s offering a go!

MadameSzyszkoBohusz · 07/12/2025 09:21

I can’t use this, it’s full of silicones. Haven’t got anyone to pass it on to either - DD has very short hair - so one for the charity shop.

I’d like some skincare soon please!