Hey guys! We have two Sephora Advent calendars today! One of them was the EU Favorites version and the other is the US favorites version. I thought it might be interesting to see the differences between them! The BIG Sephora Favorites UK Trunk will be coming soon! Let me know what you guy think about these! Love ya💖
Alexandria- my daughter and I got a cheap $10 beauty advent calendar at dollar general and we were prepared to roast it. It was better than Sephora. Maybe next year you could try more store advent calendars (in addition to target)?
@@Lauren_P_that sounds really interesting! I didn't even know the Dollar general had one, i live in Central Oregon. The Pacific Northwest i dont think we actually have those here, did shop at a couple in Texas n i really enjoyed it ❤
We’ve entered the part of the year where we the viewers insist that we are more than willing to watch you open advent calendars all year and you for some reason don’t believe us lol
I laughed out loud for real when you opened door three and it was that insanely small beauty blender! This was such a fun way to do the calendars, back and forth.
aw so pleasantly naive in the most precious , non -materialistic absolutely beautiful way. @@Alexandria-Ryan I love how truly funny and personable you are without even trying. Very refreshing
I feel like a lot of these subscription boxes and advent calendars rely soo heavily on how over priced skin care is in order to push up their “value” instead of providing actually good, valuable products. Love your videos❤
I know this is definitely a long shot but I would LOVE to see how you store all the goodys you get from all your subscriptions and advent calendars! (Or even an organizing video after all the advent calendars are done!!)
11:46 IMPORTANT: Excedrin migraine and Tylenol both contain acetaminophen. Taking two Tylenol with one excedrin definitely goes above the recommended dosage for acetaminophen which can be quite dangerous both for your immediate and long term health. Excedrin migraine has a recommended dosage of 2 tablets so I suggest just trying two of those without anything else. A cup of coffee or something else with caffeine could help boost the Excedrin’s effects
Not that liver health isn't important, but the recommended daily dose of acetaminophen is stated not to exceed 3 grams a day. Which is 3000 milligrams. She safely did not exceed that amount. Two Tylenol is 650 and 1 excedrin is only 250 mg. So I feel we just need to make sure we are putting the correct information out there. Tylenol is not a bad product while using it appropriately, and safely.
@@carrieneff48 you are talking about a recommended daily dose and I am talking about the recommended dose for how much to take at once. The absolute max dosage any adult should take at once is 1000mg. If she is taking regular strength Tylenol and an excedrin migraine, that is 950mg. If she is taking extra strength Tylenol and an excedrin migraine, that is 1250mg. Even if she is taking the former, such a high dose can still cause damage over time. Also, taking two excedrin instead means she’s getting more aspirin and caffeine which tend to work a little better than mostly Tylenol on migraines in particular. I say this as someone who has had severe chronic migraines since I was a teenager and has had three neurologists in that time. Regardless of all of this, I am not spreading misinformation by explaining the dosing instructions given by the FDA, health agencies in other countries, and doctors.
And that doesn't even begin to cover "rebound headaches"! Took me two expensive neurologists to get to that answer so my migraines could get treated for real.
Coca cola works better actually. And you sound like someone who never had actual migrane - while there are reccomended at-once doses, they're nowhere near as solid as the daily dosage ones. It's extremely common to take higher at-once dose while staying under daily dose with chronic pains such as migranes.
we had the same reaction when you opened up the tiny beauty blender in the huge door on the us calendar😂😭❤️ the door to product ratio there is terrible!!!
Sephora in France 🇫🇷 is really good. My Mum and I go in every year when we go to France as a family shopping before Christmas. My Dad goes and has a nice French beer while he waits for us! 😊 That perfume being empty was really weird… and it was a shame the stone was broken… 😞 Overall I think these were both pretty good.
I got so jealous when I read your comment, and I know other Americans who Christmas shop in Europe or Asia, but not many. I shouldn't be indulging in envy lol, but then I remembered the English Motherland is next door to France and you did say "mum." If you are American and just posh, don't tell me lol 🤣 I'm still jealous, Saskatchewan Canada is my neighbor lol, but so silly of me to care...
@@standdownrobots_ihaveoldglory Yeah - I’m British so as you say - France is literally only a Channel Tunnel trip away for us. And we say “Mum” not “Mom”. If it’s any consolation - I’d love to visit the US again and I’ve never been to Canada but I’d love to go but they are so far away for us and really expensive to get to.
As per usual…considering all of Sephora’s contacts they should put together a much better variety of products for their advent calendars especially being that it is “best of”. As always opening it with you is so much fun!!!xoxoxo
my mom got me a dr. teals advent calendar for christmas. me and my boyfriend opened it like you would and judged accordingly. try it next year. i loved it.
Hi Alexandria 💕 compared to the other Sephora calendars you've done, these were adequate. I will admit I laughed out loud at the singular tiny beauty blender in the giant door. But they were nothing special 🤷♀️ You were right about it being the Inkey list, btw. Thank you as ever for the video!
I also bought the US Sephora Favorites Advent Calendar. Personally, I was very happy with it, except the day with the tiny beauty blender. Between the fragrances and the handful of full size products, I felt the value was there.
I use the tiny beauty blender for eyeshadow primer and concealing/setting under my eyes. The perfume brand you got on day 4 of the US calendar is EXTREMELY expensive! They made a 7 day advent calendar for the days between Christmas and New Years that costs $1000 😱🤗
If you want to get rid of your KP (chicken skin) do two things, get you some CeraVe SA lotion and apply after you get out of the shower and start either drinking orange or grapefruit juice each day or taking a vitamin C supplement. Keratosis Pilaris is caused by a lack of vitamin C. It cleared mine up completely and since I make sure to either eat or drink citrus fruits each day it has not returned
I'm very early on much more impressed by the French Sephora. Do you think we'll get an exciting last day. Opening a mini palette that matched the Orgasm blush helped as well.
I love the little sponges. I use them to blend out my concealer and shadow base. I get them at Walmart. Very good and useful to me. Emily Noel taught me about them!
Omg ❤❤❤ my senior shih tzu thought the phone was telling her "good girl" for eating her dinner (, she's the 1 shih tzu who isnt food motivated) and she was so surprised lol! She's really eating good too, i guess Alexandria inspires her more than my "good girls."
Also from a nail artist: that's a wide fan brush on the nail polish, and you will probably get staining from that colour without a base and topcoat (no topcoat = crayon lines if you accidentally drag your nails across something, and if you use a good quick dry topcoat like 'fast n hard' from vibrant vinyls you won't have to wait long for it to dry!)
so the anastasia product, there could be more in there than you think. i have this eyeliner pencil that i thought was running out, but it wasnt. it will only produce a certain amount of the eyeliner at one time to minimize breakage, which is actually very smart. hopefully thats the case with anastasia!
Loved this video! When it comes to those perfume minis, it’s easier to flip them upside down with the lid still on so the perfume fills up the little hole on the lid, and then tap the lid on your wrists for a less messy application ☺️
Hey pro tip from a nail polish loving girl who just learned this a few months ago. Use quick dry top coat on top of your manicure because it dries the layers underneath and quick! Finally have no dings in my polish lol
Hello! What are your NYE plans? I’m going to have a Harry Potter marathon with my boys! They’re all going to be home this year. I’m super excited! They’re 25,22 and 19 . They all love HP still🖤
That sounds perfect! I’m volunteering on a local hospital for 4 hours and after that, I’ll go see my horse and then go home to copy that HP marathon idea 🤩
I'm loving that you're getting some Dermalogica products in these calendars. The ones you have a fantastic for sensitive skin. The milkfoliant is gentle and wonderful. I use it twice a week for my sebherroic dermatitis and I can keep on top of it with little problem. Highly recommend Dermalogica products.
13:00 the body lotion: gold bond has an amazing body lotion with retinol, urea and lactic acid. It's Gold Bond Age Renew Retinol Overnight Body & Face lotion..13oz for $16. I also have KP or "chicken skin" and this makes my skin so smooth and soft. It was a recommendation from Dr. Dray here on TH-cam. I have repurchased that lotion 5+ times Walmart online is telling me
Good to know, thanks 😊 I've tried La Roche-Posay Lipikar AR, since I also have strawberry/chicken skin & also very dry skin. It's pretty pricey though (to me anyway; nothing close to the ones Alexandria has been getting, especially in the last video) & the pump doesn't work since it's so thick. I'll try that Gold Bond one.
"I like stuff that says it's gonna peel things" Girl same. Bought a Korean peel off mask, doesn't really work in terms of skincare (which was surprising), but it's just fun to use lol.
For a Sephora advent calendar, this was fantastic! The empty perfume and broken stone sucked, but they’re also things you could’ve had replaced if you’d been able to buy it directly from Sephora and not a third party seller. For $99, I don’t think I would’ve been too disappointed but I don’t really think either were worth more than that. Side note: I received a Byoma serum in either my fall or summer FabFitFun box (possibly that exact one because it did look very familiar), so maybe that’s where you recognized it from?
The moment I saw the title, I ran and made myself some popcorn because I knew we were all in for some of the best Alexandria facial expressions and responses of the entire advent/after advent season and I am so glad I did because I was right. I laughed so hard when you opened US day three that I choked on my popcorn but your reaction made it so very worth it lmao. I am sad that your CH Blush was empty. I have the roll on of it and I love the smell. Your husband coming in to check on your well being was adorable and your response and the sweet look on your face was hilarious. This video just completed my day!
i'm from denmark and got the eu calendar and the gua sha was broken for me too! thankfully I got it replaced in the store but in general seems like a very breakable item
I have verrry fine hair, to the point where any oil will weigh my hair down or make it greasy etc. the Christophe Robin scrub is 100% safe to use on the scalp. It just feels nice and a lil scrubby and is meant to get rid of the ick and stimulate the scalp
I LOVE how you used weights and measurements to prove value for the buck! And, we got to see visually with the spoons! You are a force of sugar!❤and, now you can also use the (teehee) mini-spatula to scrape little bottles sus of actual product content. So exciting to see what's to come...
I died at the tiny beauty blender But also that youth to the people face wash is my FAVE!!! I have extremely sensitive skin too and it doesn’t bother my skin! And the protini moisturizer!!! SO GOOD
Hi sweet girl, I missed seeing the boys but I thoroughly enjoyed this video, I got so tickled especially when you opened that big door & there was that itty bitty sponge! It was funny but also cute when your husband came & checked on you! I just love your videos! Be careful & stay safe! Sending prayers, love & hugs! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🐾🐾❤️
The Good Girl perfume... you could always contact the company and let them know your job and circumstances of you opening on your channel, proving it arrived empty. They may be willing to compensate you for it. Its worth a try. I would. But i love her entire line (the shoes) they're all wonderful scents and each unique.
Urea saved my face!! Just a PSA: the Gold Bond formulas with urea that are starting to trend have no scent at all. It's a wonderful formula, but ive only tried the Gold Bond brand for urea-forward skincare. Misconceptions about the ingredient do keep prices down, but i dont want anyone needing serious frugal moisturizing skincare to miss out. My skin is visibly plumper after a year of using urea on the face 2x a day. Must try if you have cold, dry, windy winters!
The Youth to The People green veg cleanser is really nice. Received a sample in an Ipsy Glam Bag and loved. Went on & bought a full size which my daughter took. 🙄
I loved this video!!!! So fun to do 2 and compare. I think the one from the EU is better, there’s the problem of the missing perfume and broken tool but the makeup all goes together. And it has a candle! You’re totally right though, the Vogue one was top tier
Apparently the Sephora red liquid lip from the French calendar is the most popular red lip in France! Something about it being the perfect classic French red lip shade according to the women there, plus at an affordable price!!
Rare beauty mascara is just the best 🥹 I’m on my 3rd one 🥹 Their entire make up lines are great - I’ve noticed recently that I’m mostly reaching out to it and not any other make up products I own. 😅
I just wanted to say thank you! This has been a hard weekend with the 4th anniversary of my dad’s death coming up on New Year’s Day and learning that the hip wound that had been healing well then turned into a nightmare now requires surgery to clear out the abscess (a pool of infection very close to my bone) and there is a possibility of bone infection as well which means a long hospital stay. I desperately needed the little moments of joy you provided (and the sweetness between you & hubby was so precious). So thank you for being you! I love all your videos but especially your advent calendar series. I have watched you for a long time and you remain just as sweet and unproblematic as you were from the start! I hope you, hubby and the boys have an outdoor 2024!
Thank YOU for saying something so kind. Some people pass through here and are unbelievably rude for no reason whatsoever. You're sweet and positive even though you're having a hard time....others need to take note. You'll be in my thoughts ❤
French for win for me. Candle, nail polish, rituals and hair oil. I got that hair oil in larger bottle last year and have almost used it all up. Will be buying it soon. Loved it❤
I know you're afraid of the scalp scrub but I swear I started to use one, and I have noticed less hair loss when I shampoo I don't scrub very hard, but it does seem to help. Happy New Year
at less than $4 per item for the US & around $7 each for the EU one i think they are ok values provided you are ok with them being about half skincare. their stuff is always going to be about half skincare. i think for any of their stuff you do need to spoil the surprise & look at what's inside or have someone who knows you look & see what's inside before you buy.
You should try the lip thing. I know the color is light. But with a blended brown liner and gloss it would look beautiful on you. You have great shaped lips.
I just want to say thank you Alexandria Ryan for the videos you post and your sense of humour, your videos get me through difficult days. I am in a dark time in my life due to Illness and not sure if I am going to get well again, your videos always put a smile on my face and I love your dogs Ren and forgive me but I forgot the other dog's name. I hope you and your family had a superb Christmas. keep doing what you are doing you bring light into to peoples lives. 😊
Sniff coffee grounds to clothe olfactory senses. Not sure if Ulta still does it but they used to have coffee beans in the perfume section. So you could clear your nose between smelling perfumes
It’s so good to know your hubby checks on you every now and then cause with your (adorably lovely) clumsiness, I have to admit I worry about you sometimes too. 🫶🏻
Broken record, but I enjoy your advent calendar videos so much (they're the only US ones I watch). I love that you laid everything side by side at the end. Happy new year!
Hey guys! We have two Sephora Advent calendars today! One of them was the EU Favorites version and the other is the US favorites version. I thought it might be interesting to see the differences between them! The BIG Sephora Favorites UK Trunk will be coming soon! Let me know what you guy think about these! Love ya💖
You are amazing and I'm a huge fan
You should look up that ingredient in that Slather body serum. Just see if you can find out why it smells bad. 😉
Alexandria that stilleto perfume bottle if I'm correct may go back as far as the late 90s early 2000s.😊
Alexandria- my daughter and I got a cheap $10 beauty advent calendar at dollar general and we were prepared to roast it. It was better than Sephora.
Maybe next year you could try more store advent calendars (in addition to target)?
@@Lauren_P_that sounds really interesting! I didn't even know the Dollar general had one, i live in Central Oregon. The Pacific Northwest i dont think we actually have those here, did shop at a couple in Texas n i really enjoyed it ❤
We’ve entered the part of the year where we the viewers insist that we are more than willing to watch you open advent calendars all year and you for some reason don’t believe us lol
I laughed out loud for real when you opened door three and it was that insanely small beauty blender! This was such a fun way to do the calendars, back and forth.
Me too 😂
Saaame
Nearly choked on my peppermint candy when she opened that door. That was hilarious!
@@mcneca1It was just perfect 👌
They just couldn't help themselves could they!?😂
Your husband checking on you was so precious. ❤
definitely!
my fave part was I laugh-coughed watching and mine came to check on me in response 😂
Alexandria: this says tropical so maybe it’ll smell good…
The Bottle: def says Topical 😂😂😂
Ohhhhhhhhh😂😂😂
aw so pleasantly naive in the most precious , non -materialistic absolutely beautiful way. @@Alexandria-Ryan I love how truly funny and personable you are without even trying. Very refreshing
These boxes seemed ok, but still expensive to me. It's a shame you had 2 defective products.
Happy New Year!!
😂😂😂😂
not too bad, actually! kindof surprised by the quality in each!
I feel like a lot of these subscription boxes and advent calendars rely soo heavily on how over priced skin care is in order to push up their “value” instead of providing actually good, valuable products.
Love your videos❤
excellent point! Totally agree with you.
I know this is definitely a long shot but I would LOVE to see how you store all the goodys you get from all your subscriptions and advent calendars! (Or even an organizing video after all the advent calendars are done!!)
Hilarious???? Where do you store all the mountains of boxes you get?? 😊😊😊
11:46 IMPORTANT: Excedrin migraine and Tylenol both contain acetaminophen. Taking two Tylenol with one excedrin definitely goes above the recommended dosage for acetaminophen which can be quite dangerous both for your immediate and long term health.
Excedrin migraine has a recommended dosage of 2 tablets so I suggest just trying two of those without anything else. A cup of coffee or something else with caffeine could help boost the Excedrin’s effects
Agree with this 100%! You need to take care of your liver!
Not that liver health isn't important, but the recommended daily dose of acetaminophen is stated not to exceed 3 grams a day. Which is 3000 milligrams. She safely did not exceed that amount. Two Tylenol is 650 and 1 excedrin is only 250 mg. So I feel we just need to make sure we are putting the correct information out there. Tylenol is not a bad product while using it appropriately, and safely.
@@carrieneff48 you are talking about a recommended daily dose and I am talking about the recommended dose for how much to take at once. The absolute max dosage any adult should take at once is 1000mg. If she is taking regular strength Tylenol and an excedrin migraine, that is 950mg. If she is taking extra strength Tylenol and an excedrin migraine, that is 1250mg. Even if she is taking the former, such a high dose can still cause damage over time.
Also, taking two excedrin instead means she’s getting more aspirin and caffeine which tend to work a little better than mostly Tylenol on migraines in particular. I say this as someone who has had severe chronic migraines since I was a teenager and has had three neurologists in that time. Regardless of all of this, I am not spreading misinformation by explaining the dosing instructions given by the FDA, health agencies in other countries, and doctors.
And that doesn't even begin to cover "rebound headaches"! Took me two expensive neurologists to get to that answer so my migraines could get treated for real.
Coca cola works better actually. And you sound like someone who never had actual migrane - while there are reccomended at-once doses, they're nowhere near as solid as the daily dosage ones.
It's extremely common to take higher at-once dose while staying under daily dose with chronic pains such as migranes.
we had the same reaction when you opened up the tiny beauty blender in the huge door on the us calendar😂😭❤️ the door to product ratio there is terrible!!!
My jaw just dropped to the floor
Sephora in France 🇫🇷 is really good. My Mum and I go in every year when we go to France as a family shopping before Christmas. My Dad goes and has a nice French beer while he waits for us! 😊 That perfume being empty was really weird… and it was a shame the stone was broken… 😞 Overall I think these were both pretty good.
I got so jealous when I read your comment, and I know other Americans who Christmas shop in Europe or Asia, but not many. I shouldn't be indulging in envy lol, but then I remembered the English Motherland is next door to France and you did say "mum." If you are American and just posh, don't tell me lol 🤣 I'm still jealous, Saskatchewan Canada is my neighbor lol, but so silly of me to care...
@@standdownrobots_ihaveoldglorythat was such a lovely way to say that: “indulge in envy.”
@@standdownrobots_ihaveoldglory Yeah - I’m British so as you say - France is literally only a Channel Tunnel trip away for us. And we say “Mum” not “Mom”. If it’s any consolation - I’d love to visit the US again and I’ve never been to Canada but I’d love to go but they are so far away for us and really expensive to get to.
I laughed so many times but i had to rewind the bit where your husband came in for your face. You just cheer up my day.
Same that was so soft and sweet
I could watch you open advent calendars all year long. Thank you for all the joy you bring to us all
Neither is the best, but both are worlds better than any of the other Sephora’s we’ve seen you open.
Your advent calendar videos are the ones I look forward to EVERY year!
As per usual…considering all of Sephora’s contacts they should put together a much better variety of products for their advent calendars especially being that it is “best of”. As always opening it with you is so much fun!!!xoxoxo
my mom got me a dr. teals advent calendar for christmas. me and my boyfriend opened it like you would and judged accordingly. try it next year. i loved it.
Hi Alexandria 💕 compared to the other Sephora calendars you've done, these were adequate. I will admit I laughed out loud at the singular tiny beauty blender in the giant door. But they were nothing special 🤷♀️ You were right about it being the Inkey list, btw.
Thank you as ever for the video!
I also bought the US Sephora Favorites Advent Calendar. Personally, I was very happy with it, except the day with the tiny beauty blender. Between the fragrances and the handful of full size products, I felt the value was there.
I know you get a zillion ideas but have you ever considered doing one of the healing crystals/cool gemstone calendars?
The big reveal of the US Day 3 product killed me 😂💀
In Slather's defense it did say "topicals" rather than "tropicals" ahahaha
I use the tiny beauty blender for eyeshadow primer and concealing/setting under my eyes. The perfume brand you got on day 4 of the US calendar is EXTREMELY expensive! They made a 7 day advent calendar for the days between Christmas and New Years that costs $1000 😱🤗
Maison Louis Marie? Their perfumes are $93 for 50ml (1.7 oz), no way they had a 7 day advent calendar for $1000
I don’t want Advent Calendar season to end 😢. You are a Lovely, Wonderful, Fantastic Person ❤
If you want to get rid of your KP (chicken skin) do two things, get you some CeraVe SA lotion and apply after you get out of the shower and start either drinking orange or grapefruit juice each day or taking a vitamin C supplement. Keratosis Pilaris is caused by a lack of vitamin C. It cleared mine up completely and since I make sure to either eat or drink citrus fruits each day it has not returned
You've inspired this old lady to revisit make... for seniors. I was very glam when I was younger!
I'm very early on much more impressed by the French Sephora. Do you think we'll get an exciting last day. Opening a mini palette that matched the Orgasm blush helped as well.
I love the little sponges. I use them to blend out my concealer and shadow base. I get them at Walmart. Very good and useful to me. Emily Noel taught me about them!
Omg ❤❤❤ my senior shih tzu thought the phone was telling her "good girl" for eating her dinner (, she's the 1 shih tzu who isnt food motivated) and she was so surprised lol! She's really eating good too, i guess Alexandria inspires her more than my "good girls."
For chicken skin, a moisturiser containing lactic acid is great!
Also from a nail artist: that's a wide fan brush on the nail polish, and you will probably get staining from that colour without a base and topcoat (no topcoat = crayon lines if you accidentally drag your nails across something, and if you use a good quick dry topcoat like 'fast n hard' from vibrant vinyls you won't have to wait long for it to dry!)
so the anastasia product, there could be more in there than you think. i have this eyeliner pencil that i thought was running out, but it wasnt. it will only produce a certain amount of the eyeliner at one time to minimize breakage, which is actually very smart. hopefully thats the case with anastasia!
As someone with chicken skin, it’s nice to see Alexandria talk about it so openly lol
Same!😊
Agreed! I'd love to see a video sharing thoughts about these "chicken skin" products after using for a little while.
Same I have KP on my legs.
Take omega 3! It really works 😊
I had it my whole oife, until I stopped eating grains (most likely wheat was the culprit).
Loved this video! When it comes to those perfume minis, it’s easier to flip them upside down with the lid still on so the perfume fills up the little hole on the lid, and then tap the lid on your wrists for a less messy application ☺️
This is brilliant! Thank you!
That little baby beauty blender is adorable but I did just get that in a Sephora foundation sample bag 😂 (Same as the itty bitty Drunk Elephant) 😅
Hey pro tip from a nail polish loving girl who just learned this a few months ago. Use quick dry top coat on top of your manicure because it dries the layers underneath and quick! Finally have no dings in my polish lol
29:15 - That was so cute.
Honestly okay I LOVE the size up mascara. It reminds me of the Marc Jacobs one I loved so much 🥲
Hello! What are your NYE plans? I’m going to have a Harry Potter marathon with my boys! They’re all going to be home this year. I’m super excited! They’re 25,22 and 19 . They all love HP still🖤
That sounds perfect! I’m volunteering on a local hospital for 4 hours and after that, I’ll go see my horse and then go home to copy that HP marathon idea 🤩
I LOVE rare beauty. It doesn’t feel heavy like most makeup and has become some of my favorite makeup (when I wear it)
Maison is "house" in French, so like in fashion, "house of Louis Marie". It's pronounced sort of like meh-zone. You're so much fun to watch!
@alexandra do it with a VPN next year and choose a different country so you can buy it direct
They do make the bene-tints in other shades :) my fav is the flora tint.
Never apologize for a long video...we love them!!!
Ive got execema that inky list oat cleansing balm is so good . My skin doesnt feel tight and irritated like with others.
Don’t ever be sorry for giving us too long of a video …. We love to watch your videos !!!! ❤❤
I'm loving that you're getting some Dermalogica products in these calendars. The ones you have a fantastic for sensitive skin. The milkfoliant is gentle and wonderful. I use it twice a week for my sebherroic dermatitis and I can keep on top of it with little problem. Highly recommend Dermalogica products.
13:00 the body lotion: gold bond has an amazing body lotion with retinol, urea and lactic acid. It's Gold Bond Age Renew Retinol Overnight Body & Face lotion..13oz for $16. I also have KP or "chicken skin" and this makes my skin so smooth and soft. It was a recommendation from Dr. Dray here on TH-cam. I have repurchased that lotion 5+ times Walmart online is telling me
Good to know, thanks 😊 I've tried La Roche-Posay Lipikar AR, since I also have strawberry/chicken skin & also very dry skin. It's pretty pricey though (to me anyway; nothing close to the ones Alexandria has been getting, especially in the last video) & the pump doesn't work since it's so thick. I'll try that Gold Bond one.
Seriously it is SO good!!!
"I like stuff that says it's gonna peel things"
Girl same.
Bought a Korean peel off mask, doesn't really work in terms of skincare (which was surprising), but it's just fun to use lol.
When you opened nr.3 from the USA advent calendar I started laughing so hard, I scared my hubby. 😂😂😂
For a Sephora advent calendar, this was fantastic! The empty perfume and broken stone sucked, but they’re also things you could’ve had replaced if you’d been able to buy it directly from Sephora and not a third party seller. For $99, I don’t think I would’ve been too disappointed but I don’t really think either were worth more than that.
Side note: I received a Byoma serum in either my fall or summer FabFitFun box (possibly that exact one because it did look very familiar), so maybe that’s where you recognized it from?
Use the scalp scrubs as a body scrub for your legs before you shave!
I got this US Sephora calendar and was pretty pleased with it. I did get a discount during the VIB sale.
I feel like these two calendars weren't too bad.
I use that Inkey List cleanser and I do really like it, I have super sensitive skin.
The moment I saw the title, I ran and made myself some popcorn because I knew we were all in for some of the best Alexandria facial expressions and responses of the entire advent/after advent season and I am so glad I did because I was right. I laughed so hard when you opened US day three that I choked on my popcorn but your reaction made it so very worth it lmao. I am sad that your CH Blush was empty. I have the roll on of it and I love the smell. Your husband coming in to check on your well being was adorable and your response and the sweet look on your face was hilarious. This video just completed my day!
I have received the youth to the people cleanser in my Ipsy before and I remember liking it to the point where I was going to repurchase.
I love that Jeremy checked in on you.🥰✨
The Benetint cha cha is a peach tint and I love it.
Does it smell like peaches?
i'm from denmark and got the eu calendar and the gua sha was broken for me too! thankfully I got it replaced in the store but in general seems like a very breakable item
I have verrry fine hair, to the point where any oil will weigh my hair down or make it greasy etc. the Christophe Robin scrub is 100% safe to use on the scalp. It just feels nice and a lil scrubby and is meant to get rid of the ick and stimulate the scalp
I LOVE how you used weights and measurements to prove value for the buck! And, we got to see visually with the spoons! You are a force of sugar!❤and, now you can also use the (teehee) mini-spatula to scrape little bottles sus of actual product content. So exciting to see what's to come...
I died at the tiny beauty blender
But also that youth to the people face wash is my FAVE!!! I have extremely sensitive skin too and it doesn’t bother my skin!
And the protini moisturizer!!! SO GOOD
I would be happy with the Sephora France calendar however that sucks about that empty perfume 😢otherwise it would be a great gift ❤
Radiant Nectar by Clean Reserve is one of my absolute favorite scents!! Smells so good!!
“Fully empty.” That made me laugh. I really liked the Green nail polish. Such an elegant red.
I adore that you continue advent calendars past the season ✌️😭
That sponge day was the laugh I needed too! So interesting to see the different calendars together too
Just as a little side note: Sephora is actually a French company, founded at the end of the 60’s. Most people assume it’s a US company.
You’re my favourite TH-camr, thank you for existing
Hi sweet girl, I missed seeing the boys but I thoroughly enjoyed this video, I got so tickled especially when you opened that big door & there was that itty bitty sponge! It was funny but also cute when your husband came & checked on you! I just love your videos! Be careful & stay safe! Sending prayers, love & hugs! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🐾🐾❤️
I love max stain balm wash of colour that really stays and non transfer and lips stay moistened
It is The Inkey List & sounds like how you'd describe a good pen Ink-Y or like what a squid does.
I love youth to the people products. They are amazing if you have very sensitive skin and allergies.
I really enjoyed this video and comparing these two calendars! I want both of them now! 🥹🤩🫶🏼💗 Happy New Year! 🎆
The Good Girl perfume... you could always contact the company and let them know your job and circumstances of you opening on your channel, proving it arrived empty. They may be willing to compensate you for it. Its worth a try. I would.
But i love her entire line (the shoes) they're all wonderful scents and each unique.
Try the scalp scrub it works to clean of the chemical buildup it leave hair soft and beautiful
Urea saved my face!! Just a PSA: the Gold Bond formulas with urea that are starting to trend have no scent at all. It's a wonderful formula, but ive only tried the Gold Bond brand for urea-forward skincare. Misconceptions about the ingredient do keep prices down, but i dont want anyone needing serious frugal moisturizing skincare to miss out. My skin is visibly plumper after a year of using urea on the face 2x a day. Must try if you have cold, dry, windy winters!
Clean is my favorite perfume brand. The scent does last a while, but it is very delicate.
The Youth to The People green veg cleanser is really nice. Received a sample in an Ipsy Glam Bag and loved. Went on & bought a full size which my daughter took. 🙄
I loved this video!!!! So fun to do 2 and compare. I think the one from the EU is better, there’s the problem of the missing perfume and broken tool but the makeup all goes together. And it has a candle! You’re totally right though, the Vogue one was top tier
Apparently the Sephora red liquid lip from the French calendar is the most popular red lip in France! Something about it being the perfect classic French red lip shade according to the women there, plus at an affordable price!!
''I wish I had a memory that works''- same 😅
Rare beauty mascara is just the best 🥹 I’m on my 3rd one 🥹
Their entire make up lines are great - I’ve noticed recently that I’m mostly reaching out to it and not any other make up products I own. 😅
FYI, Honey is great for your hair and skin.
Made my day..again. Love your humor...cracks me up! Don't think the calendars are for me but I could see some of my friends loving them
the gisou was such a good door! my hair is very fine and gisou worked amazing for me
I just wanted to say thank you! This has been a hard weekend with the 4th anniversary of my dad’s death coming up on New Year’s Day and learning that the hip wound that had been healing well then turned into a nightmare now requires surgery to clear out the abscess (a pool of infection very close to my bone) and there is a possibility of bone infection as well which means a long hospital stay. I desperately needed the little moments of joy you provided (and the sweetness between you & hubby was so precious). So thank you for being you! I love all your videos but especially your advent calendar series. I have watched you for a long time and you remain just as sweet and unproblematic as you were from the start! I hope you, hubby and the boys have an outdoor 2024!
Thank YOU for saying something so kind. Some people pass through here and are unbelievably rude for no reason whatsoever. You're sweet and positive even though you're having a hard time....others need to take note. You'll be in my thoughts ❤
French for win for me. Candle, nail polish, rituals and hair oil. I got that hair oil in larger bottle last year and have almost used it all up. Will be buying it soon. Loved it❤
I know you're afraid of the scalp scrub but I swear I started to use one, and I have noticed less hair loss when I shampoo I don't scrub very hard, but it does seem to help. Happy New Year
Hi ❤ Thank you so so much for your videos. They're always bringing a smile on my face. And helps me a lot with my break up right now xx
My throat does the same thing girl if I put too much gloss on my lips. It's really weird and I agree that it's not a allergic reaction.
I wan to see your collection of minis. Mini makeup, mini perfumes, all of it
That scrub is amazing use it instead of shampoo. When your hair is extra greasy or gross. It’s the best thing I have ever used on my hair.
at less than $4 per item for the US & around $7 each for the EU one i think they are ok values provided you are ok with them being about half skincare. their stuff is always going to be about half skincare. i think for any of their stuff you do need to spoil the surprise & look at what's inside or have someone who knows you look & see what's inside before you buy.
You should try the lip thing. I know the color is light. But with a blended brown liner and gloss it would look beautiful on you. You have great shaped lips.
This is so fun. My favorite time of the year for TH-cam, for sure. I hope you and hubby have a Happy New Year! ❤
I just want to say thank you Alexandria Ryan for the videos you post and your sense of humour, your videos get me through difficult days. I am in a dark time in my life due to Illness and not sure if I am going to get well again, your videos always put a smile on my face and I love your dogs Ren and forgive me but I forgot the other dog's name. I hope you and your family had a superb Christmas. keep doing what you are doing you bring light into to peoples lives. 😊
His name is Tater! Thank you for being so kind.
Sniff coffee grounds to clothe olfactory senses. Not sure if Ulta still does it but they used to have coffee beans in the perfume section. So you could clear your nose between smelling perfumes
I feel like the eu one is best . Nd and ABH eyeshadows and a candle , alone are pretty good .
It’s so good to know your hubby checks on you every now and then cause with your (adorably lovely) clumsiness, I have to admit I worry about you sometimes too. 🫶🏻
That nail polush brush is called a wide paddle brush. That's my favourite type of brush for nail polish.
Broken record, but I enjoy your advent calendar videos so much (they're the only US ones I watch). I love that you laid everything side by side at the end. Happy new year!