Advent calendar feng shui/benefit

I have to be honest and say I bought this for the basket.

I love these type of gift shopping baskets, think it is my 2nd childhood type thing.

Was also really happy to get a Christmas present for christmas day for the first time in years.

Really enjoyed opening it.

Will be keeping the basket as I love it.

I love the blushes as it appeals to my love for kitsch and tiki.

What I kept :

Willa MiniSoft neutral-rose blush

Soft neutral-rose blush

Some days, it feels like you need rose-colored glasses to make it through (sending an email is an accomplishment and yes, you do deserve a little treat). But personally, we think rose-tinted cheeks are even more effective in adding some optimism to your day. Willa blush gives you a natural-looking flush, instantly. Sweep it onto your cheeks for a lil silky-soft, neutral-rose color and an instant mood boost (no matter what that email reply says).

HOW TO APPLY

  1. Swirl brush in blush and sweep onto cheeks.
  2. Blend into your bare skin or on top of foundation.
  3. Build as desired!

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Fan Fest fanning & volumzing mascara in hyper black | fun-size

Your lashes’ new favorite f-word? Fanning. It’s ours too. And for good reason (actually, a lot of reasons). For starters, fanning out your lashes gives an instant eye-opening effect. How to get the look? Fan Fest mascara. It fans out lashes side-to-side, amplifies volume and multiplies the look of lashes. The custom-engineered Full-Flex Fiber Brush features a 40° curve ideal for the lash line, and naturally derived fibers that grab, define and separate lashes evenly. To top it all off, it’s buildable and won’t smudge, clump or flake.

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TerraGolden brick-red blush

Golden brick-red blush

Hellooo, earth to cheeks! Listen up, because you’re gonna want to pay attention to Terra. This glowy brick-red blush blends, builds, and warms your complexion in seconds. With ingredients like freshwater pearl and synthetic sapphire, you’ll naturally reflect light and an enviable golden shimmer. Silky-soft on the skin, with an ultra-fine, creamy-feeling powder, the weightless formula doesn’t block your pores but does hold strong against sweat, humidity, and beyond.

HOW TO APPLY

  1. Swirl brush in blush and sweep onto cheeks.
  2. Blend into your bare skin or foundation.
  3. Build as desired.

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Starlaa rosy bronze blush | mini

Have you ever wished upon a shooting star? We did, and we got Starlaa, the most effortlessly rosy bronze blush we could dream up. A silky-soft powder that feels creamy and weightless on the skin, it’s easy to apply, blend, and build. What results is a soft-focus, airbrushed effect with a satin finish that doesn’t smudge. Made with freshwater pearl and synthetic sapphire, it reflects light for a luminous complexion. What should we wish for next?

HOW TO APPLY

  1. Swirl brush in blush and sweep onto cheeks.
  2. Blend into your bare skin or foundation.
  3. Build as desired!

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They’re Real!Beyond mascara

Beyond mascara

Bigfoot. Unicorns. A mascara so magical it makes your lashes look fake. We used to consider these the stuff of legend—until now (on the mascara front, that is… sorry, Bigfoot hunters!). If you want to spark speculation yourself, swipe on They’re Real! lengthening mascara for lashes they’ll need to see to believe. Good thing they have 36 hours* to spot this lash-separating, curling, and volumizing formula in the wild.

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Roller Liner Eyeliner true matte liquid eyeliner in black | full-size

We get it, liquid eyeliner can feel like a slippery slope. It’s a fine line (literally) between a light, natural look, a classic cat eye, and dramatic wings. Roller Liner liquid eyeliner helps you walk that line oh-so-easily. The precision felt tip makes for a super-smooth application and sharp, controlled lines, so you can build to your ideal thickness and shape before you reach the point of no return (phew!).

HOW TO APPLY

  1. Use the side of the pen first.
  2. Stamp along your lash line to map your look.
  3. Start your wing from the outer corner.
  4. Then, bring it toward the inner corner.

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Hoola Travel Size Mini

This isn’t your average bronzer. No, this bronzer makes you look sunkissed even in sweater weather. This bronzer? It’ll make you feel like you’ve just come back from a luxurious tropical vacay, ready to talk about it to anyone who will listen. This bronzer…is the legendary Hoola. A silky-soft, buildable powder, it comes in a compact and can be used to bronze and contour. But the real secret is in the award-winning, natural-looking matte formula that amps up your glow—no matter where you are or how many clouds set in.

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Roller Lash

For anyone who’s ever craved curled lashes so hard that they almost reached for a curling iron, we made you something: Roller Lash curling mascara—a roller that’s custom-made for your lashes! Its uniquely designed Hook ‘n’ Roll™ brush catches, separates, and curls every lash. And these curls last 12 hours*…no hairspray required.

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Cloudia misty pale-pink blush | mini

Couldn’t find this one, really like it.

BADgal BANG!BIGGER, BADDER volumizing mascara

BIGGER, BADDER volumizing mascara

You don’t have to be in your villain era to embrace BADgal beauty. (But if you were, we’d totally support you…). Besides, who doesn’t love a little drama? An intense pitch black lash that’s all volume, no weight? Oh, yeah. With BADgal BANG! volumizing mascara, every swipe lays on 360° fullness that lasts 36 hours* without smudging. So if you wanna be a little bad, we’re good with that.

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The whole calendar if you want to see what I threw away.

10 out of 24

This has done better than the No7 one.

I’ve tried the blusher and one mascara which was good so guessed they all would be.

I think the pore products are too harsh on my skin maybe as I’m sensitive skin.

I’m a fan of the blushes, even if I didn’t use them, the packaging appeals to my love of graphics and aesthetics.

I’d definately purchase the blushes again.

Still need to try out the mascaras, but the one I tried built up really quick, I usually go for Loreal mascara.

I’m sticking with Vichy and natural skin products, which is completely my problem not Benefits.

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This was £156

This year it was worth the money to get Christmas if I’m honest.

It is probably worth it if you are a fan of the whole range or not bothered about the price.

I’m an advent calendar convert now.

I don’t want my skin type to get in the way of fun really.

Maybe the way forward for me will be easier next Advent?

Hope this was of interest.

Saphire

n.b.

Just found out we got this free with advantage points.

Really good value!!!

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