Christian Louboutin Thinks We're Idiots... The WORST Advent Calendar

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  • @cristinag3507
    @cristinag3507 6 месяцев назад +1649

    I know this sounds bad, but the advent calendar fails are so much fun to watch. Your reactions just kill me.

    • @theredderthebetter1
      @theredderthebetter1 6 месяцев назад +61

      Totally agree. Lauren’s sense of humor is on full display here. 😁

    • @StonedSammieSue
      @StonedSammieSue 6 месяцев назад +33

      She's hilarious it's exactly how I would react haha

    • @ashoalcraft4404
      @ashoalcraft4404 6 месяцев назад +20

      Agreed. It helps me know what to avoid while also making me laugh.

    • @montananerd8244
      @montananerd8244 6 месяцев назад +21

      It doesn't sound bad. Exposing the abject ridiculousness of luxury makeup companies = consumer rights. Being a fan of a brand, tbh, sounds so awful and wrong to me, but showing the very real, very poor value of these products is nothing but right! Consumers before brands (needs a cuter version: shoppers before scammers, but better than that lol)!!!

    • @trblessed1020
      @trblessed1020 6 месяцев назад +9

      The look on her face when she got that fourth perfume sample was amazing lol You could tell that she was feeling a myriad of emotions and one of them is this luxury brand is really trying to play in my face

  • @girlwhomustnotbenamed4139
    @girlwhomustnotbenamed4139 6 месяцев назад +1495

    It's like a relationship with a narcissist, the first 4 boxes were the love bombing that got your hopes up and then it went full gaslighting from there.
    Edit: it even had some breadcrumbing along the way with some better boxes, just perfect!

    • @jordanbelknap9168
      @jordanbelknap9168 6 месяцев назад +76

      LOL, that is a perfect analogy 🤣🤣

    • @redss111
      @redss111 6 месяцев назад +24

      oh my gosh you're right.

    • @minttulatte
      @minttulatte 6 месяцев назад +18

      Couldn’t have said it any better. 😭😂

    • @kissarococo2459
      @kissarococo2459 6 месяцев назад +39

      Except they couldnt even gaslight properly with that 2nd day empty tube. I wonder if their phonelines were busy after 2nd day with people thinking they had gotten an empty cylinder by mistake.

    • @hellsmyhome8979
      @hellsmyhome8979 6 месяцев назад +9

      so accurate

  • @lisakeefe8273
    @lisakeefe8273 6 месяцев назад +912

    I would be so pissed if I paid $600 only to get mostly crappy sample sizes.

    • @Khaleesi_Of_Kittens
      @Khaleesi_Of_Kittens 6 месяцев назад +19

      SAME!!

    • @VegaChastain
      @VegaChastain 6 месяцев назад +14

      The one from last year was trash too, so... lol so sad

    • @claudeyaz
      @claudeyaz 6 месяцев назад +28

      Well even the full size products aren't very much better than more affordable products... you're really paying for the brand, that's sadly a lot of these luxury brands? Even their staple products like purses or clothing or shoes? The qualities gone down hill

    • @atonyathehun6639
      @atonyathehun6639 6 месяцев назад +5

      me too!! at least shes enjoyable

    • @Layla-hb8mq
      @Layla-hb8mq 6 месяцев назад +10

      You could go stalk perfume counters, and get half of this calendar for free! If you are a DIY person maybe you could attach the charms to bracelet or make a cute pair of earrings. The lipsticks are limiting if you don't wear reds. Overall huge fail but hilarious commentary. I love this girl!!❤😂

  • @Hidden.Beauty.Secrets
    @Hidden.Beauty.Secrets 6 месяцев назад +743

    Working for Christian Louboutin was the worst! Would never support their brand. They treat employees like rubbish....

    • @lynettefinnigan9540
      @lynettefinnigan9540 6 месяцев назад +121

      Sad to hear when staff are treated badly...its had to find a good employer these days, they expect loyalty but give none 😢

    • @Salemhubstrega
      @Salemhubstrega 6 месяцев назад

      Same with Christian Dior awful experience and it was my dream job

    • @kageyamasmiling
      @kageyamasmiling 6 месяцев назад +37

      OMGG SPILL THE TEA WHAT HAPPENED

    • @Tamamnett
      @Tamamnett 6 месяцев назад +8

      @@kageyamasmilingI need to know tooooo

    • @Hidden.Beauty.Secrets
      @Hidden.Beauty.Secrets 6 месяцев назад +64

      Uh so many things happened! They made me wear stiletto heels 38hrs + /week. First thing I was told by my manager was to be "scary and intimidating" towards the team. I was expected to lay out all the money and take a photo so they can count that I didn't steal any money haha 🤣 the team were very entitled and didn't want to listen to me about anything. They thought calling clients "babe" was acceptable. Customers were crazy as well... had a guy on drugs come in claiming he knew the owner and we needed to give him new shoes. The security guard we had on at the time was some tiny Indian girl who was scared so I had to call the police. Just madness...a whole different world there. Oh also no one is happy at work and complained about everything. It's a no from me and also the quality is actually pretty shit. We would have special orders for customers and they would arrive scuffed and they wanted us to sell this... so embarrassing! We would try to argue with head office that these custom shoes aren't sellable but they told us to figure it out. 🙄

  • @lynettefinnigan9540
    @lynettefinnigan9540 6 месяцев назад +288

    Imagine being the poor boyfriend, who has spent a chunk of money.. I mean, as a gift, that is expensive... and seeing your girlfriend (or wife's) face of disappointment as she opens each box!!😢😢😢😢

    • @virginiaWT4237
      @virginiaWT4237 6 месяцев назад +46

      No fr 😭 “ he’s like “ I saved for this for months, you always talk about this brand … I hope you love 🥺”
      And she’s like “ WHAT THE FUCK.. I mean, oh honey this is a great….*free* sample “😬

    • @virginiaWT4237
      @virginiaWT4237 6 месяцев назад +15

      I love Dior beauty and couldn’t imagine if I got the calendar, and they fucked with me this hard 😂😂 I truly don’t mind their minis, I actually enjoy them cuz they are so easy to fit in my small purse and the minis last me a good while… wish I could honestly just BUY the minis cuz again, so easy for on the go . But if it was the FREE SAMPLES that they give you 3 of each order I’d cry 😭😭

    • @lethfuil
      @lethfuil 6 месяцев назад +13

      Who buys someone a $600 thingy without knowing what's in it and being sure it's gonna be liked?
      Unless one's pretty wealthy that seems like a dumb idea.
      But besides that, if it's from a loved one, would you even be disappointed? I know, some people are so materialistic that they'd care more about the stuff than the fact that it was a gift from a loved one who thought you'd like it (and bought it for a stupid amount of money without making sure before, but whatever), but surely most people would find the value easily in the intention, no?

    • @greenirisheyez
      @greenirisheyez 6 месяцев назад +17

      The Emperor's New Clothes come to mind here.

    • @halroxdynasty8683
      @halroxdynasty8683 6 месяцев назад +10

      Seriously! There are literally so many better ways to spend that much money! I'd feel so let down 😭

  • @teressa8556
    @teressa8556 6 месяцев назад +548

    Girl, its giving Chanel vibes. Idk if you saw last year's advent calendar for 800ish? STICKERS, craft bracelets.... garbage. They had the actual nerve to sell it and shockingly, it sold out.

    • @shendisackett
      @shendisackett 6 месяцев назад +34

      I remember watching that be opened and I was so shocked.

    • @MoreCoffeePlease.
      @MoreCoffeePlease. 6 месяцев назад +24

      And people likely purchased one again this year… 😵‍💫

    • @Khaleesi_Of_Kittens
      @Khaleesi_Of_Kittens 6 месяцев назад +24

      Stickers?? 😳

    • @vivienkoles1880
      @vivienkoles1880 6 месяцев назад +24

      @@Khaleesi_Of_Kittens I don't remember stickers, what stayed in my mind from a heated mess' video is those one time use lipstick-button samples. Cindy found if I remember correctly 3 of them. One per a day.

    • @WendyandBradPitt
      @WendyandBradPitt 6 месяцев назад +10

      I remember the stickers.

  • @annapetryk
    @annapetryk 6 месяцев назад +437

    They should have put a pair of disassembled Louboutin shoes in the calendar. Plus shoemaker tools. More fun and would make more sense lol.

  • @coffee8599
    @coffee8599 6 месяцев назад +470

    I don't care anything about luxury brands, personally. To be honest, I hope these calendars show people how ridiculous these brands are. It is all about name and status, nothing about quality anymore.

    • @AKbaby89
      @AKbaby89 6 месяцев назад +36

      Yeah ive been shocked by how much I've loved the $20 Trader Joes 12 day calendar. I'm planning on buying a few full sized items, and they made products just for the advent calendar. I've loved that calendar more than any advent calendar I've seen someone open on RUclips 😂

    • @Khaleesi_Of_Kittens
      @Khaleesi_Of_Kittens 6 месяцев назад +5

      Exactly.

    • @streetfamily6909
      @streetfamily6909 6 месяцев назад +4

      For sure

    • @WendyandBradPitt
      @WendyandBradPitt 6 месяцев назад +9

      ​@@AKbaby89 I loved the Trader Joe's advent calendar. They were all minis but I would use them. I look at that calendar as something that doesn't cost a lot so you can be excited about what you receive.

    • @AKbaby89
      @AKbaby89 6 месяцев назад +3

      @@WendyandBradPitt yeah honestly I've really loved everything so far. I'm planning on buying the full size of the products, I wish they made the cake batter body butter that stuff smells incredible 🙌

  • @mochilover87
    @mochilover87 6 месяцев назад +459

    We need an advent calendar tier list at the end of the season 😂

    • @ashoalcraft4404
      @ashoalcraft4404 6 месяцев назад +15

      Yes! As part of a wrap up with what Lauren will consider rebuying and what else she hopes to try next year.

    • @YahairaLeePerez
      @YahairaLeePerez 6 месяцев назад +1

      Yes yes yes!!!

    • @KS-dz5tp
      @KS-dz5tp 6 месяцев назад +1

      This is an amazing idea!!

    • @litcheerose
      @litcheerose 6 месяцев назад +2

      She did an advent calendar tier list a couple years ago and it was so fun to watch!

    • @litcheerose
      @litcheerose 6 месяцев назад +1

      You’re the best. This is so funny.

  • @streetfamily6909
    @streetfamily6909 6 месяцев назад +115

    It’s disgusting that they think they are so special they can charge 600 dollars for a bunch of tiny sample vials! It was fun to watch you open it though :)

  • @CuriousES
    @CuriousES 6 месяцев назад +198

    It’s crazy they are willing to trash their brand equity with this BS. If you had aspirations of buying something fancy and splurge buying something from their brand, this kills any good vibe about the brand.

  • @violetlune72
    @violetlune72 6 месяцев назад +351

    This box is just SAD. We all know the “retailed value” is already extremely inflated; it literally cost them $5 to make the small Parfum bottles and they’re too greedy to include them (instead of vials)?! Guess these were intended for ppl who has money to burn. I feel second embarrassment for LB 🙄🙄🙄

    • @michelleramsey4302
      @michelleramsey4302 6 месяцев назад +25

      One video I saw showed the regular price of the nail polish at around $40 they marked it up to over $216 in the calendar....my mouth dropped...I know these folks are in the boardrooms laughing their butts off at the fact that they are able to scam people...SMH!!!

    • @chiarac3833
      @chiarac3833 6 месяцев назад

      ​@@michelleramsey4302 well, they're not scamming me. I literally would have returned the calendar for a full refund.

    • @tamuz9633
      @tamuz9633 5 месяцев назад

      No these are made for poor dumb people. Rich people actually buy the full size products, not the trashy samples.
      You are all duped if you spend money 💰 on these cheap trinkets 😂😅

    • @TheStepmonkey
      @TheStepmonkey 5 месяцев назад

      ​@@michelleramsey4302 True, they are SO cheap and greedy

  • @jewlst4814
    @jewlst4814 6 месяцев назад +112

    “The bar is set in hell” 😂 😂😂I’m definitely going to be borrowing that phrase in the future

  • @simonesaidy
    @simonesaidy 6 месяцев назад +34

    In the 80s those mini bottles were free give aways when buying perfume. When the stores figured out how popular they were they started to sell them. I had shed loads of them in those little display wall shelves. I can believe they put these in a 600£ advert calendar. They only put cheap cheap crap and factory seconds in there

  • @tomfondly5266
    @tomfondly5266 6 месяцев назад +174

    Shameful is an appropriate description. If they had put all the perfume samples in one day, I wouldn't be disappointed. But to piecemeal each one out the way they did and to do the same with the lipstick case, refill, and charms...smh. Shameful indeed.

  • @LouiseMakeupArt
    @LouiseMakeupArt 6 месяцев назад +12

    Those charms are literally looking like they’re from Temu. This is the worst advent calendar unboxing ever. All those samples are insulting. 😠 thanks for taking one for the team. ❤

  • @NoNameNumberTwo
    @NoNameNumberTwo 6 месяцев назад +20

    RUclips suggested this to me, I don’t follow (m)any beauty channels. I think they did it because you’re funny. 😂 You’re doing a public service by letting people know what’s in these boxes, thank you. 🙂

  • @susanswanson5487
    @susanswanson5487 6 месяцев назад +60

    I have to say you’re doing the lord’s work with these.. pull the wool from our eyes! Luxury ain’t shit! To us poors it’s even more of a reminder that we’re not missing out on anything lol

  • @BritKay118
    @BritKay118 6 месяцев назад +58

    the title of this video says it all - luxury brands DO think we're idiots, bc we're paying for plastic/ cheap crap just bc it has a name/ label. I cannot believe those stupid charms are $20 a piece & that people buy them for their lipsticks - as Lauren said, they couldn't have been more than $0.50 to make. The system has failed us when there's people who are willing to spend that kind of money on frivolous crap while other people are struggling to pay for food and shelter.

    • @martina21953
      @martina21953 5 месяцев назад

      The system hasn't failed us, people are just a bunch of dopes. If you make it, they'll buy it, with the right advertising.

  • @amya8316
    @amya8316 6 месяцев назад +132

    This was actually a fitting end to the Advent calendar series. As much as I have enjoyed you opening these advent calendars, it really drives home the how much a company will do to make a profit. When I was a kid I was really happy to open my advent calendar that had one piece of candy 🍬 😂. Now every brand has one and CL really missed the mark!

    • @maryeckel9682
      @maryeckel9682 6 месяцев назад +3

      I'll take an Aldi chocolate calendar any day.

    • @jenniferp7497
      @jenniferp7497 5 месяцев назад +2

      Those Godiva or Lindor Advent calendars have more value to me than any "beauty" calendar I've seen this year.

  • @Julzableful
    @Julzableful 6 месяцев назад +132

    Omg this was tragic but I'm not surprised! This brand does not care about their customers. Their beauty line is a joke and their shoes hurt like heck. You're so right, designer does not mean luxury! Sorry for your disappointment but at least you have a train 😂

    • @shendisackett
      @shendisackett 6 месяцев назад +14

      Even then it's a cardboard train. It seems like this is just something to have to show off to other people.

    • @cassandrakitty1639
      @cassandrakitty1639 6 месяцев назад +5

      Train is made of heavy cardstock paper.

    • @BoricuaGirl69
      @BoricuaGirl69 6 месяцев назад +4

      @@cassandrakitty1639😂

  • @JosieMarie
    @JosieMarie 6 месяцев назад +21

    This feels like something an uber rich millionare mother would buy her toddler daughter as a small gift for christmas 😭

  • @sharonmaykovich1165
    @sharonmaykovich1165 6 месяцев назад +10

    Maybe it's just me, those tiny perfumes seem to be just a step up from giving someone a box of those paper samples they put in magazines.

  • @Savs_corner
    @Savs_corner 6 месяцев назад +60

    I’m so angry with you! I have the $20 advent calendar from Target and it has more value than this $600 one! I’m so livid.

  • @angelaabright
    @angelaabright 6 месяцев назад +36

    Omg that was SO disappointing but I loved watching you open it all 😂

  • @queenlegitimate5015
    @queenlegitimate5015 5 месяцев назад +13

    OMG...How CHEAP! Louboutin definitely had a warehouse full of junk they needed to unload and decided to toss it all in advent calendars and charge everyone $600. lol I feel like you should get MORE value!

  • @Justsayfetch
    @Justsayfetch 6 месяцев назад +30

    For the 25th they should add a gift card for a full size perfume, OR ANYTHING!

    • @martina21953
      @martina21953 5 месяцев назад

      Nah, Advent calendars end on the 24th.

  • @Ari_Kle
    @Ari_Kle 6 месяцев назад +69

    I'm so sorry for you that the calendar was disappointing but you made this into the most entertaining video! 😂

  • @evanie1659
    @evanie1659 6 месяцев назад +28

    The $5400 Dior one is so much worse

  • @cynthiafisher3392
    @cynthiafisher3392 6 месяцев назад +43

    I am so sorry that you are so miserable through this unboxing, but your reactions are freaking HILARIOUS!!😂😂😂

    • @WendyandBradPitt
      @WendyandBradPitt 6 месяцев назад +1

      That was my reaction opening my Beautylish Lucky Bag last year and my bag at least had value. I hated it and sold most of what I received but at least I was able to get my money back from the sales.

    • @cynthiafisher3392
      @cynthiafisher3392 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@WendyandBradPitt I had an experience like that with the Charlotte Tilbury‘s mystery box last year! I will never make that mistake again!

    • @WendyandBradPitt
      @WendyandBradPitt 6 месяцев назад

      @@cynthiafisher3392 I've learned that if you buy a mystery bag, an advent calendar, or subscribe to a monthly beauty box, you have to leave your expectations at the door.

  • @joann33483
    @joann33483 6 месяцев назад +47

    I really thought they would surprise you at the end with a coupon for a full bottle of perfume of your choice. It is absolutely ridiculous to be so loaded with perfume samples, I was pissed for you. ❤

  • @ccharles848
    @ccharles848 6 месяцев назад +68

    Wow! I cannot believe how much money you have spent on all of the advent calendars just for us! I hope you get so many views and commercials to help overcome the cash you spent! That said, I enjoyed watching you open every box! I lived vicariously through you and your reactions!🤗🎄🎅🏼

    • @dixierae3442
      @dixierae3442 6 месяцев назад +9

      It's important we rewatch videos as much as possible. As long as we click them on she gets the credit for the view. I love going back and spending a few hours watching her old videos. Every little bit helps.😊❤

    • @almo33YO
      @almo33YO 6 месяцев назад +4

      At least they are tax write-offs.

  • @nobody93935
    @nobody93935 6 месяцев назад +58

    Clicked so fast. This will be total crap, I already know it😂

    • @quiCksilvieZzz
      @quiCksilvieZzz 6 месяцев назад +7

      Bahahha, my thoughts exactly. Last minute cash grab😂

    • @kristentrep5038
      @kristentrep5038 6 месяцев назад +3

      Ding ding ding!!

    • @robinking6342
      @robinking6342 6 месяцев назад +2

      The expensive ones always are it seems😢

    • @LaurenMaeBeauty
      @LaurenMaeBeauty  6 месяцев назад +3

      Haha tell me why I thought it might actually be good… 🤣🙃

    • @nobody93935
      @nobody93935 6 месяцев назад +2

      @@LaurenMaeBeauty there is always hope 😂 the charms and free samples killed me.

  • @AKbaby89
    @AKbaby89 6 месяцев назад +22

    Yeeeeah ill keep my $20 Trader Joes advent calendar 😂 ive loved every single day so far and am planning on buying a few full sized versions of what was in the calendar. Ive had so much fun opening it

  • @urfavspookybabe
    @urfavspookybabe 6 месяцев назад +29

    My Mom is a CL buyer, has been for years. It’s her favorite brand. She got this for herself and was so disappointed, I felt so bad 😭

  • @tracyfrederick5606
    @tracyfrederick5606 6 месяцев назад +107

    The designer version of the Sephora advent. 😒

    • @diamondinmyeye6160
      @diamondinmyeye6160 6 месяцев назад +22

      Not even as useful as scrunchies.

    • @WendyandBradPitt
      @WendyandBradPitt 6 месяцев назад +16

      At least there's more variety in the Sephora calendar.

    • @tracyfrederick5606
      @tracyfrederick5606 6 месяцев назад +4

      @@WendyandBradPitt just an unscented butt candle

    • @applejellypucci
      @applejellypucci 5 месяцев назад

      @@tracyfrederick5606 a whaattttt lol

  • @ashoalcraft4404
    @ashoalcraft4404 6 месяцев назад +47

    If you do this again next year, you should consider the Ritual calendar. They always have a design that turns into a gorgeous holiday decoration, plus a really nice variety of their products. (I don't recall you mentioning them but their products seem up your alley.) It's not as expensive as this but it fills that similar decor use.

    • @vivienkoles1880
      @vivienkoles1880 6 месяцев назад +6

      I bought the premium one this year and it is absolutely amazing. It has a little DIY vibe, I put it together with my sister and we abslutely loved it and also love the opening of each day.

  • @woodsprite3371
    @woodsprite3371 6 месяцев назад +7

    It seems like these companies put so much effect into the calendar itself and then say, 'Yeah, just throw in any samples that fit the boxes. And put in anything else that didn't sell!'

  • @bymillie
    @bymillie 6 месяцев назад +24

    I think I'd rather buy a pair of their shoes for $600 than this 😆 Great video!! LOVED advent calendar week!

  • @anastasiacaamano479
    @anastasiacaamano479 6 месяцев назад +13

    19 minutes in when you said “that jingle gangle sound so help me” I actually laughed out loud. This wasn’t the finale I was expecting, but it was definitely entertaining!

  • @rvanderjagt5944
    @rvanderjagt5944 6 месяцев назад +81

    Imagine opening this and the last calendar together on day 2, and learning the butt candle is the better item
    Jokes aside, I did really enjoy seeing these calendar opening videos. It's like vicarious Christmas shopping

  • @SimplySchaun
    @SimplySchaun 6 месяцев назад +23

    The viles should have been one day together.
    Anyway, this was a good laugh. Thank you. ♥ 🎄

  • @WendyandBradPitt
    @WendyandBradPitt 6 месяцев назад +24

    That sucks that they took a 7 perfume sample set that they sell for $60 and split it among 7 days. That's less than $10 per day. Also, how many days were wasted on that one lipstick component? I would only buy a branded advent calendar if I knew they made a bunch of different products. The Sephora calendars suck but at least there's a chance at different products. Same with Elf and Ulta.

  • @fizzys26
    @fizzys26 6 месяцев назад +10

    This is my first time seeing one of your videos. I’ve been wanting a luxury advent calendar… I just want to thank you for taking one for the team. I will continue to live vicariously through you rather than waste hundreds of dollars on samples!

  • @irishbutterfly369
    @irishbutterfly369 6 месяцев назад +20

    They should have put all of the samples vials in one day, all of the charms in one day & given the full size mascara, that way they could have put some other decent items in the days that the samples/charms took up

  • @marienielsen8392
    @marienielsen8392 5 месяцев назад +4

    I am so disappointed. I don’t want little samples. I got one from a store from different brands and all it had was samples and what hurt me more was that my mom purchased them. She was told there was full size products, luxury products. In one little tube of foundation couldn’t even cover half my face. 😢

  • @christinaadams6133
    @christinaadams6133 6 месяцев назад +16

    Biiiitchh nooooo 😭 Criminal! Lol. Honestly for me, your reactions made it all worth it... keeping in mind that I an not the one who spent the $600 on this. Whyyyyy. Not all heros wear capes 👏🏻

  • @becca0912
    @becca0912 6 месяцев назад +5

    "The bar is set in hell"...Im dead 😂😂 i feel for you but the fails are my favorite videos simply cuz I love your reactions

  • @HoneyB93
    @HoneyB93 6 месяцев назад +21

    You’re so good at detecting the scent notes! It’s fun and inspiring to watch you! 💖✨

    • @piemoyer
      @piemoyer 6 месяцев назад +1

      I was going to comment this. It is absolutely impressive to me how she can pick them

    • @martina21953
      @martina21953 5 месяцев назад

      When I sold perfume, many years ago, I discovered that I had "the gift" too! Big deal! That, plus $5, might buy me a small coffee. It's fun to impress your friends though. LOL!

  • @genbernier
    @genbernier 6 месяцев назад +20

    Can you return it? Or write to them? Is there a way for you to get your money back? This is just too outrageous

    • @shendisackett
      @shendisackett 6 месяцев назад +1

      There's no way to get your money back on an advent calendar.

  • @tina_smt
    @tina_smt 6 месяцев назад +24

    Oh Lauren lol - what a BS calendar. I feel your disappointment. Ugh I feel sorry for anyone that actually bought this and expected nice items.
    This does not scream luxury at all.

  • @TheJordandean
    @TheJordandean 6 месяцев назад +13

    I really enjoy a failed advent calendar because you’re so funny! 😂

  • @isabel_st.3836
    @isabel_st.3836 6 месяцев назад +9

    I didn't realise they had so many perfumes... the minis are cute, the vials on the other hand. I don't think they want to give you value like other calendars (SpaceNK, Cult Beauty etc.). I even saw a video on the Dior one that cost like 5400 dollars and she calculated that you pay over 2000 dollars more compared to buying the individual items.

  • @curlylocksnovak9636
    @curlylocksnovak9636 6 месяцев назад +3

    You are killing me!!!!!! So appreciate your honesty...and humor. Thank You.

  • @barefacedbeautyreviews
    @barefacedbeautyreviews 6 месяцев назад +12

    I looooved this series! Thank you for doing it, even if this is how it ended 🤣😬

  • @brittanyosteen1857
    @brittanyosteen1857 6 месяцев назад +3

    I have REALLY enjoyed this series. Your reactions are my favorite 😂 I hope you do this again next year!

  • @SadieAbby
    @SadieAbby 6 месяцев назад +3

    Thank you for your sacrifices for us all Lauren! I loved watching your advent videos so much this year and honestly this is a surprising but hilarious finale. Happy holidays to you and your family!

  • @heathereisel8755
    @heathereisel8755 6 месяцев назад +9

    "The bar is set in hell" had me rolling. 😂😂 I'm sorry this was such a dud. I've really enjoyed the whole advent calendar series but what a crock for $600. 😑😑

  • @bbwbutt
    @bbwbutt 6 месяцев назад +2

    i've always had bad christmas times and your videos have got me through it so far, thanks so much

  • @tracyfrederick5606
    @tracyfrederick5606 6 месяцев назад +16

    Does the light up packaging make up for the butt candle?😂
    I've been Leery of this brand because I bought a nail polish. It's better as a bougie weapon, than an actual nail polish. It chips !

  • @EmilyMarie1990
    @EmilyMarie1990 6 месяцев назад +4

    Dang, I'm sitting here shocked right along with you! Loved watching, did not love the rip off you got. Uffduh! Thanks for the wonderful content as always Lauren ❤️ Merry Christmas to you! 🎄☃️🎄

  • @Makayz
    @Makayz 6 месяцев назад +13

    Jingle Bells, Batman smells, Boutin laid an egg! 😮😂

  • @hhlentz
    @hhlentz 5 месяцев назад +1

    This is my first video of yours but I’m definitely going to subscribe and watch more! I lost it at 19:05 when you’re saying, “So help me. So help me.” So funny!

  • @cool_dude1988
    @cool_dude1988 5 месяцев назад +1

    so entartaining, so much fun, honest and down to earth. loved it.

  • @beque3668
    @beque3668 6 месяцев назад +6

    Lol this calendar is just... wow...😅
    I would love to see you do a video rating all the advent calendars from best to worst and maybe next year doing an advent calendar recommendation video on the ones that are worth it from your experiences.

  • @WonderfulKira
    @WonderfulKira 6 месяцев назад +4

    You saved me money this year. I really really REALLY wanted to get an advent calendar. I’m not made of money at all but I really wanted to be happy surprised and find cool stuff and just be fancy. You saved me from ones I almost got and I didn’t end up getting a single one. Maybe next year? Depends on what you see and say. So thank you for all these ♥️♥️♥️

  • @terrismith-171
    @terrismith-171 6 месяцев назад +1

    I have really enjoyed your advent calendar series!!! You were warned, funny and entertaining. I can’t wait until next year!!!

  • @Pepper-sg5rc
    @Pepper-sg5rc 6 месяцев назад

    Wooo I was hoping you had a playlist of advent calendars on your profile and you did not disappoint!!

  • @Georgia-kf6pu
    @Georgia-kf6pu 6 месяцев назад +4

    These luxury advents are like they spat in your face and expect payment for it 😂.

  • @baileydubs
    @baileydubs 6 месяцев назад +3

    Omg all those vials!! Every time you unboxed one I was on my couch yelling “nooooo!!!”

  • @emilyowenz7675
    @emilyowenz7675 6 месяцев назад +1

    I absolutely love these advent calendar vids! Sorry this one was a fail but it was entertaining plus I just love you and your sense of humor 😅 Happy Holidays!

  • @nomegirl907
    @nomegirl907 6 месяцев назад +1

    My fave adventure calendar you opened was the Net a Porter one. 🎉 These videos are so fun!

  • @highcontrasthughes1923
    @highcontrasthughes1923 6 месяцев назад +35

    My theory: Brand boxes suck more because they aren't trying to gain new customers.
    The obvious ploy for the beauty store and the department store ones is marketing - the brand featured in there have received some kind of business proposal from the company putting the box together to participate, have received information on what kind of ROI / conversion they can expect from participating and how that likely increases by x percentage points for every dollar of value they contribute. It also explains the cheapo, dinky shit you got in the Sephora / Ipsy / Whatever boxes - they probably couldn't sell all the spots and so had to cover those days (and avoid too much loss on the box) themselves and that's why you got office party leftovers.
    Conversely, as you've said, unless you are already a customer of these brands, the likelihood that you are gonna get one of these brand-specific calendars is EXTREMELY low, so they don't need to sell you on anything. Are they doing you dirty at that price point with that junk? 1000% yes, but the philosophy makes gross sense.
    I'd stick with the beauty store / department store ones!

    • @maryeckel9682
      @maryeckel9682 6 месяцев назад +2

      I'm starting to think it would be better to find/make an empty calendar and fill it yourself.

  • @lynettefinnigan9540
    @lynettefinnigan9540 6 месяцев назад +8

    Sometimes the ONLY good thing about the calendars are the packaging!! Loved the lantern, definitely one you can use over and over, even for romantic centrepiece lighting for an anniversary dinner❤ and this will be a nice Christmas decoration.. but some are very disappointing (like who does the lipstick case and not the lipstick?...PLUS the refill in one of the other days!😢😮)

  • @AnalogFoggy
    @AnalogFoggy 6 месяцев назад +2

    Your reactions and silent screams are killing me 😂

  • @FranM-11
    @FranM-11 6 месяцев назад +2

    So entertaining! Your reaction is everything!

  • @VeganPanda4
    @VeganPanda4 6 месяцев назад +22

    I legit laughed watching this video, in the throes of postpartum, so thank you! You’re too funny! Only standup comedian videos have been able to make me laugh lately. This calendar was so awful. Who puts charms on their lipstick?? So many charms, yet an unusable lipstick.

    • @MelissaFranquii
      @MelissaFranquii 6 месяцев назад

      I'm also pp, I hope your doing ok!!!

    • @aimeewank7859
      @aimeewank7859 5 месяцев назад +2

      It gets better… when they start sleeping more, you’ll sleep more. Much love, Mamas! And remember, you’ve GOT to laugh or else you’re gonna cry! ❤️🌷

    • @VeganPanda4
      @VeganPanda4 5 месяцев назад

      @@aimeewank7859 since posting, she’s now sleeping 12 hours a night! I’m so happy ♥️

    • @GoldenXBoots
      @GoldenXBoots 5 месяцев назад

      4 days pp and struggling with feeding my baby on the breast - third time mom, but it is always such hard work getting the flow with baby. I see you momma. Hang in there, you are doing so well! 💪♥️ Loved this video too. Feeling annoyed at such a horrible box while enjoying the reactions really works wonders taking your mind off things.

  • @twinflower03
    @twinflower03 6 месяцев назад +8

    I love this series! I hope you do it again next year 😊

    • @LaurenMaeBeauty
      @LaurenMaeBeauty  6 месяцев назад +7

      Ahh Thank you!! So glad you liked it!! I definitely have plans to bring it back next year!! ❤️😊

    • @virusbebola
      @virusbebola 6 месяцев назад

      You bought a 600$ calendar which contains 600$ worth items, roughly. The issue is simply the ridiculous cost of this brand, not the calendar itself, in my opinion. Again, they sell those charms for 20$, people buy them, this is the problem.

  • @Birdman_and_Mus
    @Birdman_and_Mus 5 месяцев назад

    After watching til the end its hilarious to go back and warch how excited you were in the beginning then how disappointed ypu end up being. Thanks for sharing your pain with us!

  • @motherofcats6494
    @motherofcats6494 5 месяцев назад

    Happened upon this video, and I’m following you based on this one video. Your honesty is so refreshing!! This box was RIDICULOUS!!

  • @lavieenlavande
    @lavieenlavande 6 месяцев назад +8

    OMG, LAUREN!!! I was not prepared for this advent calendar! What a rip off!
    As much as you’re hoping to get a good value for the items in an advent calendar, you’re also hoping to get some special things and not multiple days of sample items or cheap charms. Like maybe if that had only been a few days to pad things out, but wow. I hate to say it but I laughed so hard a few times as samplegate continued.
    Well, now we know for next year. Go British and stick to something like Selfridges or Liberty. Loved the series, and thank you so much for taking us along on the ride!

    • @ChristChickAutistic
      @ChristChickAutistic 6 месяцев назад +1

      I wonder if Selfridge's ships to the US.

    • @lavieenlavande
      @lavieenlavande 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@ChristChickAutistic they do! Shipping is pricey but there is an option to pay some flat rate amount annually to get shipping for the year. My friend has done it before and said it was convenient. So I might take a look and see if that ends up being a good option for me this year.

    • @ChristChickAutistic
      @ChristChickAutistic 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@lavieenlavande thanks! 😁

  • @Youreallylooked
    @Youreallylooked 6 месяцев назад +3

    I loved your sarcasm this video 😂. It was a great way not to rage quit! Man CL really tried to get over with calendar, smh

  • @PastorBlessed1
    @PastorBlessed1 5 месяцев назад +1

    I was crying laughing watching you go awwwwwfff about their cheap boxes 😂😂😂😂 SUBSCRIBED ❤️❤️

  • @warriormom_of_many
    @warriormom_of_many 5 месяцев назад +2

    This is my first video I've seen of yours. You are hilarious!. I'm so glad I found your channel.

  • @WendyandBradPitt
    @WendyandBradPitt 6 месяцев назад +3

    I received the LoubiRouge sample as a free gift with purchase of the Allure Beauty Box. It was the same exact one you received, except mine came in a cute box.

  • @kellywolfe5930
    @kellywolfe5930 6 месяцев назад +7

    That's crazy anything they can do to make a buck even take free samples and make it into a set to sell for $60 is insane to me... Great video 💙💛❤💚💜

  • @christinaadams6133
    @christinaadams6133 6 месяцев назад +1

    Loved this series soo much!! Thank you. Soo entertaining tho.

  • @Nini330zsg
    @Nini330zsg 5 месяцев назад

    Girl I applaud 👏 u, you kept it together so well… I would have have a melt down

  • @laurieann2714
    @laurieann2714 6 месяцев назад +8

    You were on the train to Bullshit Town

  • @ericapoe
    @ericapoe 6 месяцев назад +4

    Not sure which is worse this advent calendar or the P.Louise that had empty boxes😂.

  • @kunn_
    @kunn_ 6 месяцев назад

    22:03 I just have to time-stamp this 😂 I keep wanting to rewatch this bit. Your sense of humor was definitely the highlight of this advent calendar video!

  • @kyliedugan7269
    @kyliedugan7269 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you for this series

  • @alliemay6076
    @alliemay6076 6 месяцев назад +6

    This was completely pathetic!! What the heck? I feel like the charms would be more excusable if those 7 samples had been real mini perfumes, and they should have had a real full size mascara.

  • @willowashe
    @willowashe 6 месяцев назад +3

    The only way I could see this as worth it is if you could trade in your favourite sample for a large size of the fragrance. It would be a nice tester library, but otherwise, this one was just gross.

  • @JoeysMagGoth
    @JoeysMagGoth 6 месяцев назад +1

    This was a great series, you did so well!
    I'm gonna miss you saying Dinky so much 😅
    Happy Holidays

  • @chiquitabanana89768
    @chiquitabanana89768 6 месяцев назад

    This video made me love you and now going to follow! So glad i found your channel!!!

  • @tvmayer
    @tvmayer 6 месяцев назад +3

    Clicked immediately when I saw the title. Spicy Lauren is the best Lauren.

  • @jackiesasfai4162
    @jackiesasfai4162 6 месяцев назад +4

    I’d be pissed!! That was so so disappointing!! They should be ashamed!! The money that company has and they took yours for a trainload of sh!+!!😢 so sorry!! I did love this series!! I wouldn’t keep the train set either!!😊

  • @redss111
    @redss111 6 месяцев назад

    Hey, Lauren! I'm happy you figured out the Net a porter lantern!!

  • @aimee9406
    @aimee9406 6 месяцев назад

    This was crazy! Thanks for sharing