Hey guys! I hope you all have been well! After Advent Season is back! Today we have the Cult Beauty Advent calendar with always sells out pretty fast every year! Let me know what you guys think of this one! Love ya💖
I bought this one this year!!! Some of the doors I opened them and was blown away by what was in them (day 18 - just a mirror!? 😂) And I thought you would really like this calendar. Hope I'm right!
@Alexandria-Ryan, retinal is a lighter form of retinol, less irritating and it takes longer for it so see effects but it's great for people with sensitive skin.
I think this was a fabulous calendar in the list of the best I would put VOGUE - 1 P LOUISE - 2 CULT BEAUTY 3 so far, in my humble opinion, these are the best ones for value for money. I'm definitely looking forward to the rest.
People are wrong! Fresh chestnuts are so good! I was raised on a large farm with a huge chestnut tree. All of the kids would fight over them as soon as they dropped off the tree.
@@lauram5590 You might be thinking of the European chestnut (which is also grown in the US), since the American chestnut tree has been functionally extinct for over 100 years. :(
I think that everyone would agree with me when I say, NEVER apologize for thinking it's a long video. I could sit here and watch you for hours!!! 30 minutes is definitely not long enough lol. Thank you again for all you do. I hope the babies, your hubby, and you are doing great. Looking forward to your next video. ❤
SAME. Yay for ADHD's lovely object permanence issues. I'd say let's all get together and lament, but I will 100% forget this comment exists three minutes after I hit enter. (poof!)
Halloween advent, thanksgiving advent but it’s one for American & the other is for Canadian, Christmas, new years, valentines, Easter & St.Patrick’s day and 4th of July & Canada Day! That would be so many lol
and some products really benefit from being in an airless pump! Because they would otherwise get degraded from contact with light/air. We definitely need more companies to use airless pumps rather than droppers.
@@mercedesvelasquez8781 Do you open them in a vacuum? If the answer is no, then you're exposing product to air. Some things break down fairly quickly with air exposure. Just look at how some pigments oxidize in air -- ever had a foundation that does some sort of weird alien color morph and goes three shades lighter or darker after an hour on your face? That's a minor air exposure issue. Some ingredients oxidize slowly, but can degrade or become inert from air. The airless pump thing minimizes that and lets you use more of your product before it goes bad AND lets the packaging be recycled. Sneering about being smart enough to use a cabinet minimized the actual benefit to this type of packaging...even if we're also smart enough to use a cabinet for storage. What gets me is how anyone can see Bethany Frankel as an intelligent source of literally anything. Just because someone is famous for being messy on-camera doesn't mean they have special knowledge of anything at all other than being messy on camera. It's safe to ignore that boneheadded twink's "education" about an industry she has no experience or training in.
I had to have my cat put to sleep today, he was 15 and ive had him since a kitten. Your video has really cheered me up, thankyou for your dedication to calendars
I am so very sorry for your loss. My son had a 18 year old cat that passed last year & it was heartbreaking. You must have taken very good care of him for him to live that long. Sending you lots of healing energy. 🌈💕
I think being assigned 1000+ pages to read a week broke me😂 I swear I don’t know how to truly read anymore because the professors taught us to “skim” for important details so I do that for everything now and I manage to miss a lot lol
@@Alexandria-Ryan I just finished my masters in August and I completely understand! I try and sit down to read a book for fun and realize I am not actually reading the chapters just skimming and assuming what it said lol
Roen!!!! I love Roen!!! Most people don’t like it because the eyeshadow isn’t made to be used with brushes, but actually applied with your fingers, so there isn’t a lot of precision, but the quality is amazing!
I LOVE their eyeshadows, especially the glittery ones. I think they are absolutely perfect if you just want a soft wash of sparkle all over your lid, which is basically the only thing I do on my eyes most of the time...
As someone who gets up at 2am for work which means I go to bed at between 6-7pm a sleeping mask (especially in summer when it’s light outside until 9pm) is an absolute must. I didn’t think I’d like it either, but I got used to it very quickly. I also have blackout curtains, but the way the windows are in my bedroom there are still spots where light gets in so the mask blocks that out because I need it pitch dark to sleep 🙂
I really am a natural born night owl!🦉😅 Sunny room: I'm sleepy, I typically sleep all the hours of sunlight. Dark room?: Turn on lightbulbs and zoom around and make artwork!
If your skin burns putting lotion on I'd recommend what my dermatologist recommended me to use: Vanicream moisturizing cream. It's amazing. It's thick but it'll fix you right up. And it's safe & was originally created for hospital use.😊
@@LindaKayHolevaswhat was the name of the other housewife her name went out of my head but too became a wealthy entrepreneur for the company blk water. I love that water but had zero clue who owned it until I looked it up one day lol and obviously I am not a big housewives fan which explains why I had no clue who created BLK water nor who created skinny girl product's.. Skinny girl is alright I tasted their margarti mix it was gross it tasted weak and also tasted like something was missing and their dressings are not the greatest but obviously its still a brand that is around because their is a fan base that does exist...
I actually really love watching these after the season is over. I get all the excitement of watching you open it and then I also save money because it’s out of season and I can’t buy it. 😂 win-win!
I have KP on my arms as well. I tried that OUAI on my scalp and it was ok, but it worked great for exfoliating my skin and helping to soften and reduce my KP, so I just use it on my skin and love it. The consistency will surprise you the first time you use it, but it is really nice. Leaves my skin super soft and velvety.
Saie = Say. For the satin pillowcase: Put it on your pillow & put the matching pillowcase over the top during the day, so you'll have a cohesive look & then take the top off at night (similar to how you remove pillows (if you use decorative ones). Nice haul, especially with the multiple product days. Good job Cult Beauty 👏
I don’t buy advent calendars but if I did, I would be satisfied with all of these products for the value. All seem really nice and you actually get a decent amount of them!
Hi sweet girl, this didn’t seem to be too bad. The boys looked so cozy & comfortable back there snoozing away, I don’t think they moved a muscle. Yes, it has been pretty cold here in Kentucky so stay warm. Sending prayers, love & hugs! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🐾🐾❤️
That Victoria Secret box is just TAUNTING me... Still. I'm gonna say it again: Please don't forget to open that one in a video. I'm SO excited for it!!!
Tbh the fact that that compact mirror is in a compact ups the value to me so much. Anything in my purse gets scratched up if it's not protected and all those little mirrors that are just open would get so scratched up but this one being in a compact protects it. Yay
I love your videos so much. I recently lost my fiance and your videos have given me a much needed reprieve from all the grief. You matter and your videos do so much more than you'd ever imagine. ❤
That’s awful 😢I’m so so sorry my dear. I hope you are doing ok? What a terrible thing to have happen. Please take care of yourself and hold tight to the memories until it doesn’t hurt quite so much 🥺 my thoughts and prayers are with you and I hope you take comfort and solace from your family and friends 🤗
Wow! What a nice calendar. I hope the facial wash and the cold cream help your sensitive skin. Heck, maybe our grandmothers and great-grandmothers had it right using Ponds cold cream. P.S. I'd be interested in seeing a video of your used or finished products of the month and your opinions on them. I've seen this on perfume channels. It might be interesting to see how you feel about what you tried out.
Ren and Tater did not move the entire video! I think they really like their new blanket. :) Thanks for sharing this fantastic advent calendar! I'm signing up for the waitlist now!
Roasted chestnuts are a popular snack food in Korea - you can get them from a little snack stand in any subway station in Seoul or from a street vendor. They do have a taste that is somewhat sweet and maybe a tiny bit nutty/beany, kind of like if a chickpea and a white sweet potato had a baby.
Is it the same thing, or is it water chestnut? If it's a bit crisp in texture then I'm guessing water chestnut. In America most stores have water chestnuts in canned form for use in recipes. I love making an horderve for the holidays where you wrap whole water chestnut in a little bit of bacon and then crisp it in the oven and add a touch of BBQ sauce to it. They are so good!
Whatever the Augustinus stuff does, I expect your skin/hair/etc to change accordingly...you got so many...more to come? Love Advent season...into March or more!
You should try that Augustinus Bader! I've been using it the last few nights and it's transformed my dry 63 yr old skin! I wish I had a few but only have the one.
5:10 😂😂😂😂😂 Also, if you didn't ever tell us that you have hair issues, we'd never know it... your hair is beautiful and I think it looks stunning today!!!❤
UK based boxes are ALWAYS skincare heavy and it breaks my heart lol. I would love an advent calander but I don't want that much skincare but unless I buy just a brands advent calander I'm stuck with getting loads of skincare :(
This is one of the ones I bought for myself. The Stylevana calendar was the only other expensive calendar I got. I've heard from a few UK box reviewers that they thought this was disappointing but I'm baffled about where they were disappointed. I didn't have any days that felt like filler and I was really happy with what I received all together. I got a lot of things I loved and a few things I didn't like that I used for my mother-in-law's gift.
This calendar looks like a treasure trove. And yes, in my experience, if your face burns when trying to moisturise, it is a sign of a very thirsty skin. My personal go to is face toner for sensitive skin used as often as possible, and no make up for a few days. A good face moisturiser, alcohol free, scent-free, and usually all vegan (because I'm allergic to animal fats, and they are very popular in skin products for very dry skin) is essential.
My sister and I went to Switzerland a few years before Covid and loved it! All there fountains have fresh water so you can literally refill your water bottle with them. We were in a town Lucerne, and they had a museum pass kind of like our city pass. Very beautiful, I hope they have a great time!
For a mainly skin and hair care, it's a nice calendar for everything it has, especially when most of the products are a nice size and not teeny tiny bottles. Also I love the chatty talking it's makes the videos enjoyable to watch ❤
My Dermatologist always says being consitant in skin care is more important then a strong retinol. Plus is can be very irritating to the skin. Which I know you know
I wanna say that the great British paste you are talking about is marzipan which I believe is an almond paste they mold into different shapes, mostly fruits and stuff
Ooo, this freshly 53 yr old would pounce on that calendar! One can never go wrong with Phillip Kingsley or Elemis! I’ve been using the Dr. Gross face peel/mask for a year now and WOW!!! Worth every pence! That calendar is phenomenal, except the coral blush and pink lip gloss. Those are easily overlooked though by all the other fab items!
I picked this one because I was basically in need of a full skin care routine and wanted some make up on the side. I am overall very pleased, the votary cleanser is my favourite
Hey Alex - you mentioned how your face has been super dry and peeling, and I was dealing with a similar situation for 2+ years. I tried so many moisturizers and nothing was helping, until I learned that for me it was due to my moisture barrier being damaged. I started using products specifically targeted towards barrier repair (in particular Krave Beauty's Great Barrier Relief was a GAME CHANGER) and the flakiness and patchiness began to diminish and heal. I'm at the point now where my skin only flakes if it gets super irritated by a product now. Obviously I don't know what you're specifically struggling with, but I wanted to share in case it helps!
The Dr. Dennis Gross Daily Peels are meant for the face (although they do have separate body ones). I'm a big fan of them - they're literally the only "must" in my skincare routine, apart from makeup remover/cleanser - but I buy the Extra Strength version, instead of Universal.
As much as I love makeup and think it’s super fun, I’m a firm believer that skincare is more important than makeup. I mean if your skin doesn’t look good your makeup won’t look good, so the more skincare heavy calendars don’t bother me (unless it’s advertised as a makeup calendar) so I think this one is really good compared to a lot of other ones where you get tiny samples of expensive products. These seem like you’d be able to try them out long enough to start seeing results and decide if you would buy it. On a side note, I so desperately want to try the watermelon toner from Glow Recipe 😩 I’m such a simp for toner, I just wanna try them all, but it’s quite expensive 😞 maybe one day I’ll be able to get it but there’s just a part of my brain that’s like well I HAVE to know lol
@@buzzydeckert4743 😭😭 that’s so unfortunate, I have had one other watermelon toner from bliss and it didn’t smell too good but since I’ve heard so much about the fragrance in Glow Recipe stuff, I figured it would be like watermelon candy. Ugh I’m sad but still curious lol
I love after Advent season SO freaking much! Thank you for taking your time with it this year and not rushing through it with five calendars per video once we hit January ❤️
Sunday riley also uses the bags on some products. I really like them because if you break the glass bottle youre product isnt lost. And it keeps it fresher not being exposed to air. Just snip the top and use a spatty when they get low
I have super fine, easily breakable hair and those silk pillow cases are amazing. I have noticed when I toss and turn on a normal cloth pillow case, my hair breaks. Somehow that doesn’t happen with the silk and my hair is happier lol
In my experience, the kinship mask is just an occlusive/emollient, not exfoliating, but it's nice & i like having one that isnt in a pot for when im sick or just dont want to wash up after applying it (cold winter days).
Hey Ms Alexandria…I wanted to ask how things are going with your hair journey? Any successes? I hope all is well with you & your hubby!!!! Thank you so much for your fun & awesome content!!!! You always make me smile. Thank you!!
I love your video’s especially the advent unboxings! It sounds like your skins moisture barrier is broken if lotion burns your face. I had the same issue and I started using CeraVe moisturizing cream every night and after just 2 days it stopped burning!
So happy you got the Cult Beauty Advent. Your excitement was so nice to see. This advent and the Vogue and the Elemis were the best I've seen, in my opinion. Plus it had baggies!! The only calendar I got was the Elemis one which I love but this year maybe I'll try for the Cult one. Enjoy all the great products. Take care! Love ya 💕💕💕
Frangipane is a paste made out of almond used in a lot of French dessert, monoi is made of Tiare flower out of Tahiti en coconut oil.. really nice smell, I love it..
As a fellow “skin so dry that lotion burns” girl, I’ve found that the Phytomer Gentle Cleansing Milk is a super gentle not-burny cleanser, if you’re in the market. I sadly also splurge on the Skinceuticals Triple Lipid Repair as my moisturizer now so my skin isn’t as dry and, when it is, it no longer burns. Just thought I’d throw that out there bc I know the pain
Satin pillowcase is for hair care as well- since your hair glides over it more easily, it theoretically does less damage than your normal kind. You only need it for the pillow you actually use!
Thank you so much for all of your happy content but I have to really say thanks for this one! I've been trying to get my hands on this one for the last few years and you just saved me $300 dollars❤ For some reason I thought it would have a lot more make up. It actually really reminds me of glossy boxes advent and that's easy to get and a tad cheaper. So cheers to you. You always brighten my day. Wish you and your family love & happiness always. 💗🐾
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Hey guys! I hope you all have been well! After Advent Season is back! Today we have the Cult Beauty Advent calendar with always sells out pretty fast every year! Let me know what you guys think of this one! Love ya💖
I bought this one this year!!! Some of the doors I opened them and was blown away by what was in them (day 18 - just a mirror!? 😂) And I thought you would really like this calendar. Hope I'm right!
Best advent calendar I’ve seen thus far ❤
@Alexandria-Ryan, retinal is a lighter form of retinol, less irritating and it takes longer for it so see effects but it's great for people with sensitive skin.
Warning to anyone who takes synthroid or thyroid meds, biotin messes with the absorption and levels so tell your dr
I think this was a fabulous calendar in the list of the best I would put
VOGUE - 1
P LOUISE - 2
CULT BEAUTY 3
so far, in my humble opinion, these are the best ones for value for money. I'm definitely looking forward to the rest.
I appreciate the fact that they gave you a full-size container of vitamin gummies instead of a pathetic little packet with one single gummy 😂 **ahem**
People are wrong! Fresh chestnuts are so good! I was raised on a large farm with a huge chestnut tree. All of the kids would fight over them as soon as they dropped off the tree.
Wow, I didn't know you could eat them raw, are they soft or hard when fresh?
@sharroon7574 They are soft, in a firm tofu way. Just don't mistake them for buckeyes. They are poisonous and look a lot like a chestnut.
We had 2 different types when I was growing up. I prefer the Chinese over the American. Better flavor and easier to peel
Chestnuts are amazing. Love them roasted
@@lauram5590 You might be thinking of the European chestnut (which is also grown in the US), since the American chestnut tree has been functionally extinct for over 100 years. :(
I think that everyone would agree with me when I say, NEVER apologize for thinking it's a long video. I could sit here and watch you for hours!!! 30 minutes is definitely not long enough lol. Thank you again for all you do. I hope the babies, your hubby, and you are doing great. Looking forward to your next video. ❤
‘If i don’t see it, it doesn’t exist’, amen sister!
Courtesy of ADHD.
SAME. Yay for ADHD's lovely object permanence issues.
I'd say let's all get together and lament, but I will 100% forget this comment exists three minutes after I hit enter. (poof!)
I wish there were advent calendars for every holiday lol. I'm obsessed
Don't give Sephora any ideas 😛 They'll put the same items in every one and call it a different holiday.
Halloween makeup advent calendar!!!!
Halloween advent, thanksgiving advent but it’s one for American & the other is for Canadian, Christmas, new years, valentines, Easter & St.Patrick’s day and 4th of July & Canada Day! That would be so many lol
There's Pipsticks calendars for birthday and Halloween. They're stickers and not beauty stuff though.
A lent calendar made of all the things you must give up.
the baggy dispenser is an airless pump. they are great. You get more of the product out of the container than if it was a regular pump.
and some products really benefit from being in an airless pump! Because they would otherwise get degraded from contact with light/air. We definitely need more companies to use airless pumps rather than droppers.
@@midnightcoffee0000 totally agree. I love airless pump products. One of the better packaging methods
@@midnightcoffee0000who leaves their cosmetic and skin care products out in the light I always keep mine in the dark ilike inside a cabinet
@@mercedesvelasquez8781 Do you open them in a vacuum? If the answer is no, then you're exposing product to air. Some things break down fairly quickly with air exposure. Just look at how some pigments oxidize in air -- ever had a foundation that does some sort of weird alien color morph and goes three shades lighter or darker after an hour on your face? That's a minor air exposure issue. Some ingredients oxidize slowly, but can degrade or become inert from air. The airless pump thing minimizes that and lets you use more of your product before it goes bad AND lets the packaging be recycled. Sneering about being smart enough to use a cabinet minimized the actual benefit to this type of packaging...even if we're also smart enough to use a cabinet for storage.
What gets me is how anyone can see Bethany Frankel as an intelligent source of literally anything. Just because someone is famous for being messy on-camera doesn't mean they have special knowledge of anything at all other than being messy on camera. It's safe to ignore that boneheadded twink's "education" about an industry she has no experience or training in.
I'm here for the advent calendars! I don't care if we're opening them in April, I'm here for it!
I was *fully* expecting that Kinship lip mask tube to go shooting across the room with how hard Allie was squeezing it!🚀😂
Same. I have the same one from Ipsy and it almost leaked out when I barely pressed it.
Nothing ever seems to be very filled in those advent calendars😮😢
Alexandria channeling her inner Hermoine/Ron is everything I needed today 🤣 "win gar dium levi ohhh sa"
WAIT WHAT. Roasted chestnuts are nutty and creamy. Are people eating chestnuts wrong?
Think they are getting them confused with water chestnuts lol
Frangipani is a flower you find quite often in Australia. It smells beautiful
and I think frangipane is almond paste of some sort
@@gfmilleryou might be thinking of marzipan
Edit: frangipane is almond cream/filling and marzipan is almond paste (just googled it)
I believe it's called Plumeria in America.
It's found in hawaii,they are used to make leis
aka plumeria
I had to have my cat put to sleep today, he was 15 and ive had him since a kitten. Your video has really cheered me up, thankyou for your dedication to calendars
I'm so sorry. To me, there is nothing worse. 😢
I’m sorry for your loss 💔
Aww so sorry
I am so very sorry for your loss. My son had a 18 year old cat that passed last year & it was heartbreaking. You must have taken very good care of him for him to live that long. Sending you lots of healing energy. 🌈💕
Too skincare heavy for me I’m more a makeup gal I tend to stick to same skincare my skin so sensitive still loved watching
Alexandria: "Im bad at reading"
Also Alexandria: *has Masters Degree*
I think being assigned 1000+ pages to read a week broke me😂 I swear I don’t know how to truly read anymore because the professors taught us to “skim” for important details so I do that for everything now and I manage to miss a lot lol
@@Alexandria-Ryan I just finished my masters in August and I completely understand! I try and sit down to read a book for fun and realize I am not actually reading the chapters just skimming and assuming what it said lol
Roen!!!! I love Roen!!! Most people don’t like it because the eyeshadow isn’t made to be used with brushes, but actually applied with your fingers, so there isn’t a lot of precision, but the quality is amazing!
I LOVE their eyeshadows, especially the glittery ones. I think they are absolutely perfect if you just want a soft wash of sparkle all over your lid, which is basically the only thing I do on my eyes most of the time...
As someone who gets up at 2am for work which means I go to bed at between 6-7pm a sleeping mask (especially in summer when it’s light outside until 9pm) is an absolute must. I didn’t think I’d like it either, but I got used to it very quickly. I also have blackout curtains, but the way the windows are in my bedroom there are still spots where light gets in so the mask blocks that out because I need it pitch dark to sleep 🙂
I really am a natural born night owl!🦉😅 Sunny room: I'm sleepy, I typically sleep all the hours of sunlight. Dark room?: Turn on lightbulbs and zoom around and make artwork!
The smell of roasting chestnuts always reminds me of Manhattan in winter. In a good way
Your Harry Potter reference gave me a little smile.
If your skin burns putting lotion on I'd recommend what my dermatologist recommended me to use: Vanicream moisturizing cream. It's amazing. It's thick but it'll fix you right up. And it's safe & was originally created for hospital use.😊
Your folks will love Switzerland! It’s one of my favorite countries to visit. It’s positively gorgeous.
Bethany is from Real Housewives NY originally. She had a talk show for a bit and is a wealthy entrepreneur from her Skinny Girl products
Bethenny 😊
I ❤️ Bethenny!
@@LindaKayHolevaswhat was the name of the other housewife her name went out of my head but too became a wealthy entrepreneur for the company blk water.
I love that water but had zero clue who owned it until I looked it up one day lol and obviously I am not a big housewives fan which explains why I had no clue who created BLK water nor who created skinny girl product's..
Skinny girl is alright I tasted their margarti mix it was gross it tasted weak and also tasted like something was missing and their dressings are not the greatest but obviously its still a brand that is around because their is a fan base that does exist...
@@mercedesvelasquez8781blk water was partially owned by the Manzo family from the real housewives of New Jersey.
Also the Lauritas from the same show.
Your hair and make up (and you, of course) look SO beatuiful in this video! Whatever you're doing, keep on it because you're glowing.
Your hair looks gorgeous today. Thank you for continuing with the Advent Calendar. I’m loving it.
YAYYYY!!! Advent calendar season will go on for months! Also your hair looks GOREGOUS!
I actually really love watching these after the season is over. I get all the excitement of watching you open it and then I also save money because it’s out of season and I can’t buy it. 😂 win-win!
I have KP on my arms as well. I tried that OUAI on my scalp and it was ok, but it worked great for exfoliating my skin and helping to soften and reduce my KP, so I just use it on my skin and love it. The consistency will surprise you the first time you use it, but it is really nice. Leaves my skin super soft and velvety.
Saie = Say. For the satin pillowcase: Put it on your pillow & put the matching pillowcase over the top during the day, so you'll have a cohesive look & then take the top off at night (similar to how you remove pillows (if you use decorative ones). Nice haul, especially with the multiple product days. Good job Cult Beauty 👏
That’s a great idea! I know myself and could never keep up with that lol. But for company!
I came back to say that your hair actually looks lovely
I miss the part of the videos where you used to go over the prices of everything.
I've gotten this one 3 years in a row. It's the only one I spring for anymore. I saw a few this year that I will consider next year though!
Agreed. I’m thinking this one and the Vogue. But £500😳For 2 calendars. I’ll need to be a really really good girl in 2024 to treat myself that much.
I don’t buy advent calendars but if I did, I would be satisfied with all of these products for the value. All seem really nice and you actually get a decent amount of them!
You literally ALWAYS post in the middle of me doing homework. It’s perfect timing every time. Thanks for being my homework partner! lol
Hi sweet girl, this didn’t seem to be too bad. The boys looked so cozy & comfortable back there snoozing away, I don’t think they moved a muscle. Yes, it has been pretty cold here in Kentucky so stay warm. Sending prayers, love & hugs! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🐾🐾❤️
That Victoria Secret box is just TAUNTING me... Still. I'm gonna say it again: Please don't forget to open that one in a video. I'm SO excited for it!!!
Tbh the fact that that compact mirror is in a compact ups the value to me so much. Anything in my purse gets scratched up if it's not protected and all those little mirrors that are just open would get so scratched up but this one being in a compact protects it. Yay
I love your videos so much. I recently lost my fiance and your videos have given me a much needed reprieve from all the grief. You matter and your videos do so much more than you'd ever imagine. ❤
So sorry for your loss ❤️
I'm so sorry for your loss 💔
That’s awful 😢I’m so so sorry my dear. I hope you are doing ok? What a terrible thing to have happen. Please take care of yourself and hold tight to the memories until it doesn’t hurt quite so much 🥺 my thoughts and prayers are with you and I hope you take comfort and solace from your family and friends 🤗
I always think that when we lose people we love,they become our guardian angels. Know that everytime you think of him,he is looking down at you
Wow! What a nice calendar. I hope the facial wash and the cold cream help your sensitive skin. Heck, maybe our grandmothers and great-grandmothers had it right using Ponds cold cream. P.S. I'd be interested in seeing a video of your used or finished products of the month and your opinions on them. I've seen this on perfume channels. It might be interesting to see how you feel about what you tried out.
Ren and Tater did not move the entire video! I think they really like their new blanket. :) Thanks for sharing this fantastic advent calendar! I'm signing up for the waitlist now!
Roasted chestnuts are a popular snack food in Korea - you can get them from a little snack stand in any subway station in Seoul or from a street vendor. They do have a taste that is somewhat sweet and maybe a tiny bit nutty/beany, kind of like if a chickpea and a white sweet potato had a baby.
Is it the same thing, or is it water chestnut? If it's a bit crisp in texture then I'm guessing water chestnut. In America most stores have water chestnuts in canned form for use in recipes. I love making an horderve for the holidays where you wrap whole water chestnut in a little bit of bacon and then crisp it in the oven and add a touch of BBQ sauce to it. They are so good!
@@ANPC-pi9vu two different things. The chestnuts I'm talking about come from trees. Water chestnuts are aquatic tubers grown in marshes.
This might be even better than the Vogue calendar which was my previous favorite of the ones you unboxed so far! TFS! 💜
Whatever the Augustinus stuff does, I expect your skin/hair/etc to change accordingly...you got so many...more to come? Love Advent season...into March or more!
I love watching the advent calendars. Wish they could go year round 😂
You should try that Augustinus Bader! I've been using it the last few nights and it's transformed my dry 63 yr old skin! I wish I had a few but only have the one.
5:10 😂😂😂😂😂
Also, if you didn't ever tell us that you have hair issues, we'd never know it... your hair is beautiful and I think it looks stunning today!!!❤
UK based boxes are ALWAYS skincare heavy and it breaks my heart lol. I would love an advent calander but I don't want that much skincare but unless I buy just a brands advent calander I'm stuck with getting loads of skincare :(
This is one of the ones I bought for myself. The Stylevana calendar was the only other expensive calendar I got. I've heard from a few UK box reviewers that they thought this was disappointing but I'm baffled about where they were disappointed. I didn't have any days that felt like filler and I was really happy with what I received all together. I got a lot of things I loved and a few things I didn't like that I used for my mother-in-law's gift.
Roen Eyeshadow Palettes are gorgeous!! You will love that one!!!
your HAIR!! 💖💖i love the waves, girl! its gorgeous!
This calendar looks like a treasure trove.
And yes, in my experience, if your face burns when trying to moisturise, it is a sign of a very thirsty skin. My personal go to is face toner for sensitive skin used as often as possible, and no make up for a few days. A good face moisturiser, alcohol free, scent-free, and usually all vegan (because I'm allergic to animal fats, and they are very popular in skin products for very dry skin) is essential.
This was another really good one! Proud it’s British! 🇬🇧 ❤
I hope this series never ends i purposely didnt watch any other advent unboxings so i could watch your unboxing of the advent calendars
I’m here for the year round advert calendars! I say just finish this year and dive right into next year!
My sister and I went to Switzerland a few years before Covid and loved it!
All there fountains have fresh water so you can literally refill your water bottle with them.
We were in a town Lucerne, and they had a museum pass kind of like our city pass.
Very beautiful, I hope they have a great time!
Oh yay!! I’ve been waiting for this one! I saw it on another page and was hoping for your review!
Omg the best reference to HP I've seen in a beauty video!!!
For a mainly skin and hair care, it's a nice calendar for everything it has, especially when most of the products are a nice size and not teeny tiny bottles. Also I love the chatty talking it's makes the videos enjoyable to watch ❤
Retinal is more powerful than retinol, but with less side effects than retinol. So win-win.
My brain read that as the same word and I was so confused. lol
What would tretenoin be considered?
My Dermatologist always says being consitant in skin care is more important then a strong retinol. Plus is can be very irritating to the skin. Which I know you know
I wanna say that the great British paste you are talking about is marzipan which I believe is an almond paste they mold into different shapes, mostly fruits and stuff
The fact that you are still opening up Advent calendars makes me feel better about the fact that my Christmas tree is still up. *gulp*
Ooo, this freshly 53 yr old would pounce on that calendar! One can never go wrong with Phillip Kingsley or Elemis! I’ve been using the Dr. Gross face peel/mask for a year now and WOW!!! Worth every pence! That calendar is phenomenal, except the coral blush and pink lip gloss. Those are easily overlooked though by all the other fab items!
I picked this one because I was basically in need of a full skin care routine and wanted some make up on the side. I am overall very pleased, the votary cleanser is my favourite
Hey Alex - you mentioned how your face has been super dry and peeling, and I was dealing with a similar situation for 2+ years. I tried so many moisturizers and nothing was helping, until I learned that for me it was due to my moisture barrier being damaged. I started using products specifically targeted towards barrier repair (in particular Krave Beauty's Great Barrier Relief was a GAME CHANGER) and the flakiness and patchiness began to diminish and heal. I'm at the point now where my skin only flakes if it gets super irritated by a product now.
Obviously I don't know what you're specifically struggling with, but I wanted to share in case it helps!
That plum plump cream is super hydrating. You should try it if you skin is feeling dry and your barrier needs repair.
I 100% agree with your description of Glow recipe! Can't wait to see you open that one, I didn't know they had a calendar
The Dr. Dennis Gross Daily Peels are meant for the face (although they do have separate body ones). I'm a big fan of them - they're literally the only "must" in my skincare routine, apart from makeup remover/cleanser - but I buy the Extra Strength version, instead of Universal.
As much as I love makeup and think it’s super fun, I’m a firm believer that skincare is more important than makeup. I mean if your skin doesn’t look good your makeup won’t look good, so the more skincare heavy calendars don’t bother me (unless it’s advertised as a makeup calendar) so I think this one is really good compared to a lot of other ones where you get tiny samples of expensive products. These seem like you’d be able to try them out long enough to start seeing results and decide if you would buy it.
On a side note, I so desperately want to try the watermelon toner from Glow Recipe 😩 I’m such a simp for toner, I just wanna try them all, but it’s quite expensive 😞 maybe one day I’ll be able to get it but there’s just a part of my brain that’s like well I HAVE to know lol
The smell of the toner is disgusting.
@@buzzydeckert4743 😭😭 that’s so unfortunate, I have had one other watermelon toner from bliss and it didn’t smell too good but since I’ve heard so much about the fragrance in Glow Recipe stuff, I figured it would be like watermelon candy. Ugh I’m sad but still curious lol
I love your advent calendar unboxings!! Keep 'em coming! I've been introduced to so many calendars and companies thanks to you
This is the advent calendar I got this year! I loved it and will be getting one next year as well. I hope you enjoy some of the products.
I love after Advent season SO freaking much! Thank you for taking your time with it this year and not rushing through it with five calendars per video once we hit January ❤️
YOUR HAIR IS SO GORGEOUS IN THIS VIDEEOOOOO🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
Your hair looks amazing ☺️
Sunday riley also uses the bags on some products. I really like them because if you break the glass bottle youre product isnt lost. And it keeps it fresher not being exposed to air. Just snip the top and use a spatty when they get low
I have super fine, easily breakable hair and those silk pillow cases are amazing. I have noticed when I toss and turn on a normal cloth pillow case, my hair breaks. Somehow that doesn’t happen with the silk and my hair is happier lol
your hair has grown and got so thick since i started watching your videos and i am in love with it
The various body and face oils are a great idea for an Advent calendar. Help with all the dry skin of winter!
'The Bethenny lady', as a fan of New York Housewives I immediately knew who you were talking about. CACKLED 😂
You look radiant today, your hair looks especially pretty!
This was a fun calendar to watch you unbox! ❤
Loved it, great value! I'd like to see the calendar with the rose next pls and ty
In my experience, the kinship mask is just an occlusive/emollient, not exfoliating, but it's nice & i like having one that isnt in a pot for when im sick or just dont want to wash up after applying it (cold winter days).
Hey Ms Alexandria…I wanted to ask how things are going with your hair journey? Any successes? I hope all is well with you & your hubby!!!! Thank you so much for your fun & awesome content!!!! You always make me smile. Thank you!!
Number of products wise, it was the best calendar so far. I love advent calendar season and I'm glad to see it last a lot longer.
Here in Cyprus we wait for the winter so we can roast chestnuts in our fireplace or oven. We also put it in the turkey filling in Christmas 😋
I love your video’s especially the advent unboxings! It sounds like your skins moisture barrier is broken if lotion burns your face. I had the same issue and I started using CeraVe moisturizing cream every night and after just 2 days it stopped burning!
Just joined the waitlist for the 2024 calendar. I was so impressed by this! Love your videos!!!
Yeahhh after advent calendar season is always my favorite. You look so beautiful. I love blue on you.
Wow I think this was one of if not the best advent calendar!
So happy you got the Cult Beauty Advent. Your excitement was so nice to see. This advent and the Vogue and the Elemis were the best I've seen, in my opinion. Plus it had baggies!! The only calendar I got was the Elemis one which I love but this year maybe I'll try for the Cult one. Enjoy all the great products. Take care! Love ya 💕💕💕
9:00 CC creams are color correcting products. Anything with minor bleaching properties, like vitamin C, can be used as an active ingredient.
Your hair and makeup looks so pretty 🥰😍❤ love watching your videos
Ally, Frangipani (also known as plumeria) is a tropical flower. you can find them in places like Hawaii
Wow this was an amazing calendar! I love the multiple items per day. That’s great!!!!! Try the sleep mask. I have one and love it!!!!!
I bought exactly one advent calendar this year and it was this one. It was EXCELLENT! Definitely worth the $$$
Frangipane is a paste made out of almond used in a lot of French dessert, monoi is made of Tiare flower out of Tahiti en coconut oil.. really nice smell, I love it..
Love this box and also your hair looks amazing!
I'm blown away by this one!!!
As a fellow “skin so dry that lotion burns” girl, I’ve found that the Phytomer Gentle Cleansing Milk is a super gentle not-burny cleanser, if you’re in the market. I sadly also splurge on the Skinceuticals Triple Lipid Repair as my moisturizer now so my skin isn’t as dry and, when it is, it no longer burns. Just thought I’d throw that out there bc I know the pain
Satin pillowcase is for hair care as well- since your hair glides over it more easily, it theoretically does less damage than your normal kind. You only need it for the pillow you actually use!
I think your hair looks really pretty in this video. Thanks for another great video!
Found your channel only 2 days ago. Completely obsessed. Probably the most entertaining channel I subscribe to 👍
Thank you so much for all of your happy content but I have to really say thanks for this one! I've been trying to get my hands on this one for the last few years and you just saved me $300 dollars❤ For some reason I thought it would have a lot more make up. It actually really reminds me of glossy boxes advent and that's easy to get and a tad cheaper. So cheers to you. You always brighten my day. Wish you and your family love & happiness always. 💗🐾
Oooh I love the seated queen. And that product is lovely ❤
I've been looking behind you. A LOT... and I'm happy about it!!