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Is there a Look fantastic advent calendar opening thread?

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brightnails · 01/12/2025 15:40

happy to delete this if there is?

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Ponks · 04/12/2025 21:31

The REN eye cream feels nice but mine seems to smell a bit funky, anyone else found that?

Think a 10am embargo time for mentioning product names is far too late! It’s 7 on the other AC threads. As a regular reader of these threads over the years it’s been rotten to read loads of comments saying “today’s is lovely” without ever actually saying what it is! 😂

Sadteacher · 05/12/2025 08:01

I agree, after 7!
Today’s is something I associate with the summer. Will be put in a drawer!

Fleecy · 05/12/2025 08:41

Sadteacher · 05/12/2025 08:01

I agree, after 7!
Today’s is something I associate with the summer. Will be put in a drawer!

I agree - both with the 7am and with the summer. I know it's a teen favourite but I really love the smell and will happily wear it.

MincePudding · 05/12/2025 09:42

Today was the sol de janeiro yellow fragrance. I like it, but strongly prefer the purple. Husband disagrees and thinks the yellow one is best. Either way, it's lovely and I'll be very happy to use this. Will it make it to summer....🤭

GumFossil · 05/12/2025 10:55

I just opened mine. Having never tried this, I’m really impressed. It’s gone in the drawer for my Feb hot holiday.

We’re laughing because my husband shows me every day what he got in his calendar that I panic bought at the last minute. Today he got a key ring. 😂

brightnails · 05/12/2025 11:55

big ole Sol de Janero 62! I’ll save it for Christmas for my little rugger hugger I don’t like the other rhyming word

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brightnails · 05/12/2025 12:42

Ponks · 04/12/2025 21:31

The REN eye cream feels nice but mine seems to smell a bit funky, anyone else found that?

Think a 10am embargo time for mentioning product names is far too late! It’s 7 on the other AC threads. As a regular reader of these threads over the years it’s been rotten to read loads of comments saying “today’s is lovely” without ever actually saying what it is! 😂

No mine is very neutral, I’m sniffing the back of my hand hard to get any scent lol

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balzamico · 05/12/2025 13:58

Im really impressed with the contents of this calendar which is why I bought it as I got fed up of the M&S one, the only thing is that I was shocked by the hugeness of it - I’m struggling to know where to put it!

GumFossil · 05/12/2025 14:25

Ponks · 04/12/2025 21:31

The REN eye cream feels nice but mine seems to smell a bit funky, anyone else found that?

Think a 10am embargo time for mentioning product names is far too late! It’s 7 on the other AC threads. As a regular reader of these threads over the years it’s been rotten to read loads of comments saying “today’s is lovely” without ever actually saying what it is! 😂

Mine smells of absolutely nothing. I’m glad as I normally loathe REN because of the fragrance.

WelcomeToDecemberItGetsWorseHereEveryDay · 05/12/2025 14:41

Thank you for the thread @brightnailsI didn’t think there was enough of us for a dedicated one so pleased to see this!

My REN cream smells a little odd also, which is a shame as I usually love them, and their glow tonic is a “holy grail” for me. I’m still trying the eye cream though, especially as I have a proper black eye Hmm that needs hiding. (Epilepsy btw, as people default to suspecting my DH especially with the number I have!) Also have a dislocated thumb so can’t actually open the bottle of today’s spray. My DDs love SdJ stuff so I know it’ll get used.

Mydadsbirthday · 05/12/2025 17:00

Ooh love to join.

DD15 and I share a calendar every Christmas - she's very happy with today's and the hand cream. I'm enjoying the Elemis cream. I won't use the Aveda and I'm not a fan of Ren. I also have too many eye creams so I'll be putting those two away to give away or swap later.

pollydollydoodlealltheway · 05/12/2025 20:34

Loving today’s, I’ll keep it for my next holiday too ☀️

Ponks · 05/12/2025 21:42

I’m really liking the Aveda hair conditioner, used it twice now and it’s left my hair feeling lovely and silky, even though I only used a tiny bit.

brightnails · 06/12/2025 09:46

today’s glow hub buff blush is interesting not least in shape but im not much of a Blush Queen (very niche reference) so I’ll try it on my lips first

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Sadteacher · 06/12/2025 10:06

I am really struggling with reading the boxes on some of these items, I clearly need to go to specsavers soon. I have to google to find out what they are. Today’s writing was particularly tiny and in a funny colour 😂

Mydadsbirthday · 06/12/2025 13:48

Sadteacher · 06/12/2025 10:06

I am really struggling with reading the boxes on some of these items, I clearly need to go to specsavers soon. I have to google to find out what they are. Today’s writing was particularly tiny and in a funny colour 😂

Me too - today's packaging was ridiculous! Clearly I'm not the target market but DD15 is delighted with it!

GumFossil · 06/12/2025 13:52

I had to shine my phone light on today’s to see what it was! The colour is alarming, but I tried it on and it’s really quite nice.

Ponks · 06/12/2025 15:24

I had to google the product today too as couldn’t read the box! Did look an alarming shade but tried it today and actually looks quite nice.
(For thread readers without the calendar, today’s is a Glow Hub blush stick, mine’s in shade “poppin” which looks vibrant orange but softens when blended in)

MincePudding · 06/12/2025 22:15

I passed my one on so an empty door for me. I like glow hub and have a different colour on the go atm. I also have a spare Blush and a blushing my travel bag so I had to be realistic. I hope its new owner loves it!

Sadteacher · 07/12/2025 07:36

Looks nice today, I have a cold so can’t smell it! Good size to keep in a bag.

Sadteacher · 07/12/2025 20:37

Ok just seen oj the LF email weekly roundup it is a muscle spray, not a perfume 😂

Mydadsbirthday · 08/12/2025 00:06

Sadteacher · 07/12/2025 20:37

Ok just seen oj the LF email weekly roundup it is a muscle spray, not a perfume 😂

Oh I thought it was a pillow spray 😂

Sadteacher · 08/12/2025 06:37

Mydadsbirthday · 08/12/2025 00:06

Oh I thought it was a pillow spray 😂

Looking again, the bottle does say sleep support. The description says massage into muscles post workout. At least it keeps option open!

Mydadsbirthday · 08/12/2025 07:14

Oh I will not use today's but DD will!

pollydollydoodlealltheway · 08/12/2025 07:34

I think I might use today’s offering, just not the sparkly ones!