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I was disappointed at day 11 on with mine! By the end I just shook my head. I was so excited in the beginning with the amazing skin care then it went downhill from there!
I have a feeling the cosmetics partner didn't fulfil their responsibilities. Harrods wouldn't normally put stuff like that cheap £12 Kylie lip gloss or £14 Charlotte Tilbury mascara in a luxury offering (they'd often throw it in free in your shopping bag instore when making a larger purchase). I imagine heads will roll somewhere in the purchasing department! 🖤
well yeah, cause skincare is (slightly) more universal than makeup. honestly I'd rather get a bunch of serums and creams than multiple hot pink/red lipsticks I'm never gonna use. the only way a full makeup calendar would make sense to me is if you at least got to pick your skin tone and if you like cool or warm tones..
But they say that. They said 'beauty and fragrance' so I guess they focused on the skincare side of beauty (which is more universal than some makeup products)
If they're going to put makeup in the calendar, I would have expected something like Chanel or Dior. I would be murderous to spend this kind of money on a calendar and get a trashy Kylie Cosmetics item.
Not helpful now, but the little baggies are useful for storing Christmas tree ornaments. The calendar box is good for keeping them in too! (That actually might be useful!)
I just stumbled across this channel last week and have been bunging 4 years of advent calendars. I absolutely love this. Its become my favorite channel
I worked for Harrods the past year, and got training on Sunday Riley - apparently, the reason the glass bottle is so light is because the type of Vit C used in their CEO line (the vit c line) is formulated to be inactive until applied to the skin, in contrast to other brands (they meant the ordinary lol) that use active vit C, which deteriorates quicker. They did say you were able to not have to keep the glass bottle in a dark place, and that it wouldn’t deteriorate from sun exposure … But I would take this with a pinch of salt, as I was also told that they didn’t use any fragrance in the CEO line, but that the products had a natural orange scent from the formulation … what this ACTUALLY means is that it contains citrus oils (which is still a fragrance and can lead to sensitivity and irritation) but they got around listing it as a fragranced product by saying that the citrus oils were in their for skincare effects and not as fragrance So just something to be aware of ! Also the vit c oil is intended to be used after cleaning and before serums, to allow it to penetrate deeper to the skin (contrary to most oils which as to be used as a last step or last before sunscreen) All of their active oils are to be used like this (CEO oil, Luna oil and UFO oil) but not Juno oil, which is a antioxidant hydrating oil, which is to be used as the pat or before last product x
You are the Queen of advent calendars and your philosophy on how they should be done is spot on. If you were to curate a calendar, or even a beauty box I would buy it immediately. Thanks for always making it entertaining!
For a $1350 value, I would like a piece of jewelry for day 24. I would like a surprise big gift in calendars like this. Wouldn't it be nice and leave all with a positive experience to have a $200 bracelet or pair of earrings on Christmas eve? While I like the color of Charlotte Tilbury's Pillow Talk, they are reaching and grasping every ounce of popularity of the shade when they use the name for their mascara.
@@LollipopsNFistsI think you’re thinking of Boots not Harrods. Harrods is owned by Mohammed Al-Fayed, the father of Dodi Al-Fayed, the boyfriend that died with Princess Diana.
I felt that part about the baggies. Do I use all the teeny boxes and bags I’ve saved over the years? NO! Do I continue to collect them? HECK YES. One day…maybe…possibly…there will be an opportunity where someone will need a teeeeeeny box or cute baggie, and we will be there.
I kinda like that they're cutting back on the waste. How many people are just throwing them away and they're just ending up in the landfill? Or at some point ending up there. Plus the extra waste while making them.
So not necessarily the same kind of fabric but a possible option...I had a friend that was a bartender and saved all of the crown royal bags and made a quilt out of them. Someone bought it. Perhaps there is an alternative use for those little bags too.
When you said “this makeup has been on my face for two days, there’s three layers on here,” it just solidified the reasons I watch you. Can relate. 😮💨👏🏼
Man i love advent calendar season! It makes me so happy someone from Kentucky is doing so well on youtube too, I'm from WV and love watching other creators from this region !
Yep, the perfume and lipstick definitely should have been full size. And the fragrance definitely could have been something a little more mass-appealing than the Between Two Trees. Definitely glad i watched this one before splurging!
I have the Harrods advent calendar (I worked with them and got it discounted and as my Christmas present from all my family) and each advent calendar does include a booklet that has every product listed and each of the products individual ingredient lists - you are also able to check online for any allergen information!
OK, so people can judge make fun laugh whatever, I accidentally used that scrub as a body scrub once and it’s bloody amazing! Now I regularly use it once a week, a little goes a long way, and your skin feels so silky and smooth😂
Believe me - once you hit 40 you will definitely become a skin care person! ( : Love watching you open everything. It’s really gotten me through some tough times!
Same! I’m almost 37 and I used to buy every palette going and never use skincare, sunscreen, or even wash my face all the time (and I totally used wipes when I did 😬) now I prefer the skincare side! I still love fun makeup I just don’t use it very often anymore!
For such a fancy brand I'd have expected stuff like Victoria Beckham Beauty, Dior, Natasha Denona, etc not Kylie Cosmetics and Bobbi Brown! This is really disappointing all round but your commentary made it thoroughly enjoyable as usual :)
I think repeats from last year are fine … as long as they are quality products that people really love. The Bader and Strum skin care would have been gone in 2-4 weeks easy. So, it makes sense to include them again.
PSA from a pro! When you get to the Lancôme calendar don’t swatch La Vie est Belle on paper and sniff right away. You will hate it! Give it a moment or two then sniff.
I think the lipgloss only has one ingredient because it's clear. The mica would be used to tint the base a new color. So one ingredient it probably accurate in this case.
I have a feeling that the calendar is aimed at 40 to 70 years old ladies. Which is probably why it’s skin care heavy. Every time I’ve been in Harrods which is only about 4 or 5 times as I don’t live in London, it seems to be mainly middle age (which is me now 🤦♀️) to older ladies with money (not me 😂). I feel that they would be extremely fussy with their make up, and that it would be very expensive, like Channel.
I've had a few chanel products and they kinda suck, not gonna lie. I got some of those chanel eye quads and they're just....fine. the formula is kinda of chalky
I have done a lot of research for my daughter as her hair was getting very thin the Champo brand has been an absolutely amazing in improving the thickness and texture of her hair in just a month of using shampoo and conditioner plus the growth serum we have seen a big improvement. Would definitely recommend you try this brand 😀
Alexandria I always look forward to your videos. Especially your advent calendar videos. It turns a not so good day to a better day. I’ve been here for years and your the only channel I’ve watched consistently for as long as I have. I also live in Kentucky 😊 Just wanna say I appreciate you and your hard work
I’m a Canadian educator for Dermalogica and the PreCleanse is a beautiful product! It melts off any makeup, sunscreen and debris built up in the skin and smells beautiful. I think you’ll really enjoy it ☺️ apply it to the skin dry, massage it in and then add water to emulsify and rinse off!
The Christophe Robin hair scrub is pretty aggressive. The salt chunks are huge. The Ouai scalp cleaner is way better. It’s sugar so you get a scrub but it melts fast so it’s not as harsh plus it smells amazing.
If you can, can you please review one of The Body Shop’s advent calendars? I have been wanting to purchase one of them but I’m not sure if they are worth their price. It would be so fun to see you unbox one 🥰
They’re pretty good. The only thing that put me off were the pink grapefruit items. The scent was strong, and seemed to permeate everything. I personally loathe grapefruit fragrances.
Hi, sweet girl, after seeing all the advent calendars you’ve opened over time, I’m certainly glad I’ve never gotten one! I wish just once you could get a perfect advent calendar that would be well worth the money & that you would love everything in it & be extremely giddy over it! Ren & Tater are so cute back there just sleeping away & it was so funny when you got that stuff named Ren & when you said it Ren raised his head up & looked at you!😂 You be careful & stay safe & healthy! Sending prayers, love & hugs! 🙏🏻🐾🐾❤️
Out of all the advent calendar unboxings I have seen not one that has a really great item in the last day which as you and many others have said should be a spectacular item!!!
Allie, do you have a you tuber that when you see they've posted you go as fast as you can? That's who you are to me! You always brighten my day! So much love to you, hubbie & the boys! ❤️
I've just had the sh*ttest shift (ironically whilst wearing my Lovely Wonderful Fantastic Sweatshirt) but now I've an Alexandria Ryan video and my cat to add some positivity back into my day 💀🌷💜🐱
Gisou hair products are actually really nice. It’s a French brand and I absolutely swear by the hair oil. That said, it’s also sold at Sephora and while it’s a prestige brand I’m disappointed it was included in the Harrod’s calendar. CEO Glow is a great product, but you are absolutely right that it should be in a tinted bottle. A little of the oil goes a long way so that was an exciting item to see. Would be awesome if you reviewed the Liberty London advent calendar. It’s a brand that started as a fabric designer and has branched out over the centuries. It’s been gaining more interest in the states recently.
I waited until now to watch this video because my mother went crazy and actually got me the Harrods advent calendar for Xmas?!? But I love watching you inbox advent calendars so who cares if it’s past Christmas! I can’t wait for the orange UK Sephora calendar!
I had a jumbo sized one of these in my beauty stash. Decided to try it when I got it in this calendar and OMG! This cleanser is by far the best I’ve ever used. I use it every night now and will make it my staple.
Listen, not dogging on Kylie Cosmetics cause I have had a couple things that were ok, but to be in a Harrods and its considered luxury, no! Also Gisou is such good hair care, I love the stuff. That is all lol!
The ren day was so satisfying 💜 Also personally if companies are classing their advent as a skin care and make up then 1/2 of the days should be skin care and the other 1/2 makeup. Not 90% skin care 10% makeup (more like 95%:5% for this calendar 😅)
You were a riot in this video. 😂 You had me laughing 😂. It’s so crazy what most of these companies put in the last box. What a let down. They must have a group of people just throwing whatever in the boxes without putting any thought into it.
Got to say, that EGF serum does work to rejuvinate the skin. If you can afford it, that is. My mom used to buy it before it got stupid expensive, and she loved it. Was the only thing she used on her skin for years (she was a farmhand and never much liked beauty products before then). I tried it myself, but I have sensory issues with my skin and it made them worse.
Trial mascara, clear gloss, brown blush & trial lipstick were the only make up items. There felt like just as much focus on hair as makeup (shampoo, conditioner, dry shampoo, growth serum).
I hear you about hair fall-out! I have an autoimmune disease that causes severe hair loss and fragile thin skin prone to epidermal slippage. These skin care products look so fun... but I have to stick to a medically prescribed skincare regimen. I use a little tinted moisture for makeup, false eyelashes, nail polish, and hypoallergenic jewelry accessories to achieve my glamor. Works pretty good for this boho-country girl!
If this was marketed as a make-up calendar and I got that amount of skincare I would be a little upset. Like, ok the brands of the skincare are great and so os the value, but I bought it for the make-up. This is why I like to watch videos like this before making a decision. Thanks Alexandria!
11:20 dimethicone is a fantastic hair lice treatment! 😂😂 perfect for my daughters’ (all 3) long hair!! 😂😂 never knew I could use it as a lip gloss though!! 😂😂
So I use that scrub because my hair was having problems falling out. The reason my hair was falling out is my pores were gunky, so it let the hair just fall out. So I definitely recommend you try that scrub use it and replace of shampoo.
hot and cold to open and close your pores actually is hydrating. The hot opens your pores, you wipe and get your face wet and the cold closes your pores with the moisture still in them. It's great for preventing dry skin (I do it in winter because I'm prone to really dry skin) It's actually really good for your hair too. Rinsing in cold water closes your hair follicles to help prevent your hair falling out.
Good news, re. the cleansing cloth. Skin doctors say "closing your pores" with cold water is bunk, so you don't have to worry about it! (You can shrink pores with retinol, but that's a whole different thing )
My favorite time of the year! Unhinged advent unboxings. Your channel is my favorite and these are the best videos! I look forward to all your reviews!
Im so happy you do this lol I watch each year. i would never buy this one or really most of them but I love to see what im NOT missing out on and saving my money.
I have used a cheap salt scrub on my scalp it is an interesting product but if you have hair it’s very time consuming to get it on your scalp as you can’t just rub it in like shampoo. But when it does get on to the scalp it does actually feel good and it’s not as hard as you would think as it is in a moist type of feeling but it helps get any dry skin off your scalp and makes a big difference afterwards. In my opinion and experience
At a gathering of close friends, I found that more and more friends began to pay more attention to personality and stories rather than simple brand labels. Inspired by this, I began to explore bags that can reflect personal style without being too expensive, and kislux helped me find a bag that suits my taste. This bag is both low-key and cheap, and there is really nothing wrong with it.
Theres a brand called Lily Lous Aromas (a candle company run by an amazing 10 year old as part of her home schooling) that has a candle advent calendar and i think youd like it! Her candles are great🫶💜 and shes just the cutest kid and im rooting for her so hard
My laughter started with "its a really fancy little sucker thing" and just rolled from there Thanks so much for making me smile at the end of a bad day.
My issue with it being so skin care heavy is do all of these creams and serums work together? Like it doesn't do you any good to have two $100 creams if they don't mesh well.
To be honest, I think the only people who buy the Harrods Advent calendars are 1. Influencers who are doing beauty Advent calendars on their social media channels. And 2. Men with money who don’t know what to buy their mums, girlfriends or Grandma.
The Eve Lom cleansing balm is amazing. But it has a very strong clove scent so be forewarned. I don't mess with the muslin cloth. Ain't nobody got time for that.
I think most advents have kinda missed the mark on makeup this year…I love a good mix of products! I skipped this one, but purchased the liberty London as I had beauty drop credit, I bought the Selfridges and I love every perfume it has! I also bought the space nk but I managed to snag the £400+ GWP. I’m set for skincare and fragrance for the next year! I think Selfridges and Liberty were good for fragrance this year, I really love getting new fragrances to try, so I’m very happy with the investment (or that’s what I’m telling myself!) I like the cult beauty one also, but can’t have 4 🙈
Hey there sweetie! I'm watching you in your UK shirt while I'm wearing my Gamecock shirt lol. I love this calendar. Harrod's is the coolest department store EVER IRL...if you're ever in London don't miss it!
I love the Eve Lom Cleanser but I just warm the cleanser between my hands and then put it on my face. Hey the muslin cloth wet with hot water and vigorously rub off. I don’t open or close my pores. That cleaner is magic at getting off waterproof makeup.
Hey guys! This calendar has a great value but I feel like the makeup portion is missing or at least an after thought. But if you love skincare you might love this! Let me know what you think! 💖
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I was disappointed at day 11 on with mine! By the end I just shook my head. I was so excited in the beginning with the amazing skin care then it went downhill from there!
It's advertised as beauty and fragrance not beauty and make up.
The 111 black diamond was in the Winter Fab, Fit, Fun box!
Let us know when these go on Poshmark! Really interested in Sunday Riley if you end up listing it
I have a feeling the cosmetics partner didn't fulfil their responsibilities. Harrods wouldn't normally put stuff like that cheap £12 Kylie lip gloss or £14 Charlotte Tilbury mascara in a luxury offering (they'd often throw it in free in your shopping bag instore when making a larger purchase). I imagine heads will roll somewhere in the purchasing department! 🖤
I swear the phrase "makeup and skincare" is code for "one red lipstick, one black eyeliner, and 22 skincare items"
UR SO REAL FOR THIS
well yeah, cause skincare is (slightly) more universal than makeup. honestly I'd rather get a bunch of serums and creams than multiple hot pink/red lipsticks I'm never gonna use. the only way a full makeup calendar would make sense to me is if you at least got to pick your skin tone and if you like cool or warm tones..
But they say that. They said 'beauty and fragrance' so I guess they focused on the skincare side of beauty (which is more universal than some makeup products)
PERIOD!!!!
Just the fact that they consider Kylie Cosmetics a luxury brand is disturbing
Remember those $300 brushes with that cheap Wish looking silver case😂
That destroyed me. I wouldn't buy it for that fact alone.
It is in uk as it’s quite hard to buy.
Kentucky Ryan USA 🇺🇸🇺🇸
@@lucycongreaveYeah, if I remember I think Harrods is one of the only UK stores that sells the full Kylie make up line.
I’m always happy when Charlotte Tilbury appears because it means we’re gonna get the accent!
Is it bad that's what I always hope for? Haha
What about the way she says Agustina Brum? It makes me giggle every time, lol.
Ive started saying it that way myself too 🤣
The EGF serum drastically increases the value of the calendar bc that 15 mL is “worth” $169.00. Skincare is crazy 😂
If they're going to put makeup in the calendar, I would have expected something like Chanel or Dior. I would be murderous to spend this kind of money on a calendar and get a trashy Kylie Cosmetics item.
I was definitely surprised by that as well! Not sure when Kylie Cosmetics officially became luxury 🤔. Personally, I just don't see it.
If someone like Kylie had tried to go into Harrods when they were first opened, she woulda been thrown back out on the street.
That stuff isn't widely available in the UK... Luxury/in demand is different all over the world
The demeritologist soap looks very canned and I'm sure I've seen that in the unichem for "Christmas bags", this is so awful.
@@duchenefanthey literally sell kylie at boots and on asos lol it’s very easy to get your hands on
Not helpful now, but the little baggies are useful for storing Christmas tree ornaments. The calendar box is good for keeping them in too! (That actually might be useful!)
That is a genius idea! Will definitely be doing that, thank you!
You. Are.a.GENIUS!!!! Love that idea, thank you!
Welcome to 2023 when you pay more to get less
In everything!
😂😂😂👍
Seriously on point!
You said a mouthful there, sister!
Amen Christine. Especially in Canada. When I look at the prices on Amazon U.S. compared to ours I can't believe it's legal.
I just stumbled across this channel last week and have been bunging 4 years of advent calendars. I absolutely love this. Its become my favorite channel
welcome to the family, it gets unhinged here! :D
Welcome:) Alexandria is one of my favorites. Very down to earth, no phoniness and I love her little quirks like her clumsiness lol
Snap!
Me too 😂😂😂
I worked for Harrods the past year, and got training on Sunday Riley - apparently, the reason the glass bottle is so light is because the type of Vit C used in their CEO line (the vit c line) is formulated to be inactive until applied to the skin, in contrast to other brands (they meant the ordinary lol) that use active vit C, which deteriorates quicker. They did say you were able to not have to keep the glass bottle in a dark place, and that it wouldn’t deteriorate from sun exposure …
But I would take this with a pinch of salt, as I was also told that they didn’t use any fragrance in the CEO line, but that the products had a natural orange scent from the formulation … what this ACTUALLY means is that it contains citrus oils (which is still a fragrance and can lead to sensitivity and irritation) but they got around listing it as a fragranced product by saying that the citrus oils were in their for skincare effects and not as fragrance
So just something to be aware of !
Also the vit c oil is intended to be used after cleaning and before serums, to allow it to penetrate deeper to the skin (contrary to most oils which as to be used as a last step or last before sunscreen)
All of their active oils are to be used like this (CEO oil, Luna oil and UFO oil) but not Juno oil, which is a antioxidant hydrating oil, which is to be used as the pat or before last product x
You are the Queen of advent calendars and your philosophy on how they should be done is spot on.
If you were to curate a calendar, or even a beauty box I would buy it immediately.
Thanks for always making it entertaining!
"My mummy bought me a pony" 🥴 killed me! 😂😂
Mascara and pencils (lip, eye, brow) should always be full size. Those are usually the cheapest items
And sometimes they even give you for free when you buy other items
For a $1350 value, I would like a piece of jewelry for day 24. I would like a surprise big gift in calendars like this. Wouldn't it be nice and leave all with a positive experience to have a $200 bracelet or pair of earrings on Christmas eve? While I like the color of Charlotte Tilbury's Pillow Talk, they are reaching and grasping every ounce of popularity of the shade when they use the name for their mascara.
It’s Herrod’s. They don’t have $200 pieces of jewelry lol
@@LollipopsNFists There’s plenty of jewelry on their site in that price range.
@@Alison73851I guess it depends if you’re looking at fashion or fine jewelry. I was looking at fine because the fashion is like plated brass lol
@@LollipopsNFistsI think you’re thinking of Boots not Harrods. Harrods is owned by Mohammed Al-Fayed, the father of Dodi Al-Fayed, the boyfriend that died with Princess Diana.
@@DawnPalmer55you're mistaken. Fayed hasn't owned Harrods since 2010, it's owned by Qatar Holdings
The two sleeping babies in the background are adorable as always!❤
I couldn't stop looking at them. 🥰😭 They're so freakin cute!
Yes they are the best!! Is one a Boston Terrier?
@@carmenblahey394 i believe so! they're so cuteee
Kylie gave us industrial lube in a fancy container and called it lipgloss 😂
(I know it also says it's used in cosmetics too shhhh it's a joke)
That’s hilarious. Something she would definitely do 😂😂😂😂😂😂
OMG - Tater and Ren sleeping in the exact same position. So stinkin' cute!!!
Shampoo and conditioner would be 2 different days in Sephora 🤣
I felt that part about the baggies. Do I use all the teeny boxes and bags I’ve saved over the years? NO! Do I continue to collect them? HECK YES.
One day…maybe…possibly…there will be an opportunity where someone will need a teeeeeeny box or cute baggie, and we will be there.
I kinda like that they're cutting back on the waste. How many people are just throwing them away and they're just ending up in the landfill? Or at some point ending up there. Plus the extra waste while making them.
So not necessarily the same kind of fabric but a possible option...I had a friend that was a bartender and saved all of the crown royal bags and made a quilt out of them. Someone bought it. Perhaps there is an alternative use for those little bags too.
I have a drawer full of collected rubber bands, paper clips and other assorted 'treasures'. Probably die long before I use them all
@@bluebirdonmyshoulder5633I came to comment about making a quilt with the little bags, you beat me to it, lol.
They really are great for gifting jewelry
When you said “this makeup has been on my face for two days, there’s three layers on here,” it just solidified the reasons I watch you. Can relate. 😮💨👏🏼
The moment wren looks up when you said "oh Ren!" has my whole heart
There it is! The Charlotte Tilbury I was waiting for! Nothing says advent calendar season like hearing Alexandria say that name 😃
Man i love advent calendar season! It makes me so happy someone from Kentucky is doing so well on youtube too, I'm from WV and love watching other creators from this region !
"I'm wearing my sleep shirt during the day and ready to sleep at a moment's notice" is such a mood
Yep, the perfume and lipstick definitely should have been full size. And the fragrance definitely could have been something a little more mass-appealing than the Between Two Trees. Definitely glad i watched this one before splurging!
You know it’s really Christmas season when Alexandria starts her advent calendars! ♥️💚
"I'm really tired, and these prices don't even make sense."
These prices don't make sense no matter how you're feeling! 😂
I have the Harrods advent calendar (I worked with them and got it discounted and as my Christmas present from all my family) and each advent calendar does include a booklet that has every product listed and each of the products individual ingredient lists - you are also able to check online for any allergen information!
OK, so people can judge make fun laugh whatever, I accidentally used that scrub as a body scrub once and it’s bloody amazing! Now I regularly use it once a week, a little goes a long way, and your skin feels so silky and smooth😂
Alexandria, you should see UK version of Sephora Advent calendar. It's like 1000x better than the US Sephora Advent calendar.
Believe me - once you hit 40 you will definitely become a skin care person! ( : Love watching you open everything. It’s really gotten me through some tough times!
I’m only 38 (technically almost 40!), and I’m with you- I love skin care items. I actually much prefer them over make up items.
Same! I’m almost 37 and I used to buy every palette going and never use skincare, sunscreen, or even wash my face all the time (and I totally used wipes when I did 😬) now I prefer the skincare side! I still love fun makeup I just don’t use it very often anymore!
For such a fancy brand I'd have expected stuff like Victoria Beckham Beauty, Dior, Natasha Denona, etc not Kylie Cosmetics and Bobbi Brown! This is really disappointing all round but your commentary made it thoroughly enjoyable as usual :)
11:49 girl WHAT? I thought u were in ur early 20’s. Ur skin is literally perfect 💅
I think repeats from last year are fine … as long as they are quality products that people really love. The Bader and Strum skin care would have been gone in 2-4 weeks easy. So, it makes sense to include them again.
PSA from a pro! When you get to the Lancôme calendar don’t swatch La Vie est Belle on paper and sniff right away. You will hate it! Give it a moment or two then sniff.
I think the lipgloss only has one ingredient because it's clear. The mica would be used to tint the base a new color. So one ingredient it probably accurate in this case.
I have a feeling that the calendar is aimed at 40 to 70 years old ladies. Which is probably why it’s skin care heavy. Every time I’ve been in Harrods which is only about 4 or 5 times as I don’t live in London, it seems to be mainly middle age (which is me now 🤦♀️) to older ladies with money (not me 😂). I feel that they would be extremely fussy with their make up, and that it would be very expensive, like Channel.
I've had a few chanel products and they kinda suck, not gonna lie. I got some of those chanel eye quads and they're just....fine. the formula is kinda of chalky
@@snailart14 I kinda think they would go for the name and the look of the thing.
I have done a lot of research for my daughter as her hair was getting very thin the Champo brand has been an absolutely amazing in improving the thickness and texture of her hair in just a month of using shampoo and conditioner plus the growth serum we have seen a big improvement. Would definitely recommend you try this brand 😀
Alexandria I always look forward to your videos. Especially your advent calendar videos. It turns a not so good day to a better day. I’ve been here for years and your the only channel I’ve watched consistently for as long as I have. I also live in Kentucky 😊 Just wanna say I appreciate you and your hard work
These unboxings are truly one of my favorite parts of the holiday season! Thanks for creating a fun tradition we can all share in, Alexandria! 💜
I’m a Canadian educator for Dermalogica and the PreCleanse is a beautiful product! It melts off any makeup, sunscreen and debris built up in the skin and smells beautiful. I think you’ll really enjoy it ☺️ apply it to the skin dry, massage it in and then add water to emulsify and rinse off!
"That's such a beautiful color!"... Shows us a white bottle 🤣🤣🤣 (I'm sure its the camera, but still funny)
The Christophe Robin hair scrub is pretty aggressive. The salt chunks are huge. The Ouai scalp cleaner is way better. It’s sugar so you get a scrub but it melts fast so it’s not as harsh plus it smells amazing.
If you can, can you please review one of The Body Shop’s advent calendars? I have been wanting to purchase one of them but I’m not sure if they are worth their price. It would be so fun to see you unbox one 🥰
She has actually done them in the past. You can find them in her playlists.
They’re pretty good. The only thing that put me off were the pink grapefruit items. The scent was strong, and seemed to permeate everything. I personally loathe grapefruit fragrances.
That perfume by floraiku - between two trees is so nice. I've been wanting it. Even a travel spray that size is like 60+ $
Hi, sweet girl, after seeing all the advent calendars you’ve opened over time, I’m certainly glad I’ve never gotten one! I wish just once you could get a perfect advent calendar that would be well worth the money & that you would love everything in it & be extremely giddy over it! Ren & Tater are so cute back there just sleeping away & it was so funny when you got that stuff named Ren & when you said it Ren raised his head up & looked at you!😂 You be careful & stay safe & healthy! Sending prayers, love & hugs! 🙏🏻🐾🐾❤️
I agree either parfume or maybe a bracelet, necklace or even earrings would have been nice!!❤
I don't think earrings work just because of the fact not everyone has their ears pierced
I know that's why I put them last. It really was a disappointing calendar for that price!!!
Out of all the advent calendar unboxings I have seen not one that has a really great item in the last day which as you and many others have said should be a spectacular item!!!
Allie, do you have a you tuber that when you see they've posted you go as fast as you can? That's who you are to me! You always brighten my day! So much love to you, hubbie & the boys! ❤️
The, "My mommy bought me a pony" quote is just... chef's kiss! 🤌❤
I've just had the sh*ttest shift (ironically whilst wearing my Lovely Wonderful Fantastic Sweatshirt) but now I've an Alexandria Ryan video and my cat to add some positivity back into my day 💀🌷💜🐱
Eve lom (the cleanser with the cloth) have their own advent calendar. I think it's adorable because it looks like a very elegant mail box.
Gisou hair products are actually really nice. It’s a French brand and I absolutely swear by the hair oil. That said, it’s also sold at Sephora and while it’s a prestige brand I’m disappointed it was included in the Harrod’s calendar. CEO Glow is a great product, but you are absolutely right that it should be in a tinted bottle. A little of the oil goes a long way so that was an exciting item to see.
Would be awesome if you reviewed the Liberty London advent calendar. It’s a brand that started as a fabric designer and has branched out over the centuries. It’s been gaining more interest in the states recently.
The ceo glow uses a form of vitamin c called thd ascorbate, which is highly stable, so it doesn't need the dark bottle to protect it from sunlight.
@@karihendrix6491yes!! Thank you for posting this.
I LOVE the hair oil!!!!
I think I can see the Liberty calendar on the table behind. It looks like the half timbered part of the shop with multiple gables.
@@rosacanisalbaoh! Didn’t notice that! How exciting!
Sephora has really left an impression on our poor baby Alex 😭🤣🤣
She’s been opening Sephora for five or six years now. It’s for sure imprinted on her.
I waited until now to watch this video because my mother went crazy and actually got me the Harrods advent calendar for Xmas?!? But I love watching you inbox advent calendars so who cares if it’s past Christmas! I can’t wait for the orange UK Sephora calendar!
I love that Eve Lom cleanser. You can just use a regular cloth and skip all those steps and it works great. Perfect for removing makeup
I know right!? I’ve been using that for years. Also it’s super expensive and this whole calendar is pretty nice
I had a jumbo sized one of these in my beauty stash. Decided to try it when I got it in this calendar and OMG! This cleanser is by far the best I’ve ever used. I use it every night now and will make it my staple.
Listen, not dogging on Kylie Cosmetics cause I have had a couple things that were ok, but to be in a Harrods and its considered luxury, no! Also Gisou is such good hair care, I love the stuff. That is all lol!
The ren day was so satisfying 💜 Also personally if companies are classing their advent as a skin care and make up then 1/2 of the days should be skin care and the other 1/2 makeup. Not 90% skin care 10% makeup (more like 95%:5% for this calendar 😅)
You were a riot in this video. 😂 You had me laughing 😂. It’s so crazy what most of these companies put in the last box. What a let down. They must have a group of people just throwing whatever in the boxes without putting any thought into it.
Got to say, that EGF serum does work to rejuvinate the skin. If you can afford it, that is. My mom used to buy it before it got stupid expensive, and she loved it. Was the only thing she used on her skin for years (she was a farmhand and never much liked beauty products before then). I tried it myself, but I have sensory issues with my skin and it made them worse.
Trial mascara, clear gloss, brown blush & trial lipstick were the only make up items. There felt like just as much focus on hair as makeup (shampoo, conditioner, dry shampoo, growth serum).
I hear you about hair fall-out! I have an autoimmune disease that causes severe hair loss and fragile thin skin prone to epidermal slippage. These skin care products look so fun... but I have to stick to a medically prescribed skincare regimen. I use a little tinted moisture for makeup, false eyelashes, nail polish, and hypoallergenic jewelry accessories to achieve my glamor. Works pretty good for this boho-country girl!
If this was marketed as a make-up calendar and I got that amount of skincare I would be a little upset. Like, ok the brands of the skincare are great and so os the value, but I bought it for the make-up.
This is why I like to watch videos like this before making a decision. Thanks Alexandria!
The muslin cloth cleanser, I have that, I nearly used it last night but couldn't find my glasses to read the instructions. Maybe I won't now 😂
11:20 dimethicone is a fantastic hair lice treatment! 😂😂 perfect for my daughters’ (all 3) long hair!! 😂😂 never knew I could use it as a lip gloss though!! 😂😂
My gosh! It's taking me like 100 years to finish watching this because I just got out of Surgery, but I’m so happy you uploaded it.
So I use that scrub because my hair was having problems falling out. The reason my hair was falling out is my pores were gunky, so it let the hair just fall out. So I definitely recommend you try that scrub use it and replace of shampoo.
Dermilogica works very well. I received it in my cosmetology school kit. It's expensive too.
currently obsessed with Burts Bees minis LipBalms holiday set
When you said “I’m 30 something, 1 or 2, I can’t remember,” I could not relate to something more 😅
Uhhh, Alexandria??
You look incredibly gorgeous when you're tired with no makeup. How the heck do you DO THAT?! 🥰
hot and cold to open and close your pores actually is hydrating. The hot opens your pores, you wipe and get your face wet and the cold closes your pores with the moisture still in them. It's great for preventing dry skin (I do it in winter because I'm prone to really dry skin)
It's actually really good for your hair too. Rinsing in cold water closes your hair follicles to help prevent your hair falling out.
More excited by the goodest bois in the background than pricey pricey skincare for sure. Love your videos~
Dragon Girl from Nars is a fantastic red once it's on!! Give it a shot!
Good news, re. the cleansing cloth. Skin doctors say "closing your pores" with cold water is bunk, so you don't have to worry about it! (You can shrink pores with retinol, but that's a whole different thing )
You cannot shrink pores either you can increase collagen production and decongest pores but their size stays the same.
I’m glad I’m not the only one who forgets my own age 😂 also your cuts of the prices were too hilarious ❤❤
My favorite time of the year! Unhinged advent unboxings. Your channel is my favorite and these are the best videos! I look forward to all your reviews!
Just wanted to comment and let you know that you look FLAWLESS in those pop up price videos ❤🔥
Im so happy you do this lol I watch each year. i would never buy this one or really most of them but I love to see what im NOT missing out on and saving my money.
I have used a cheap salt scrub on my scalp it is an interesting product but if you have hair it’s very time consuming to get it on your scalp as you can’t just rub it in like shampoo. But when it does get on to the scalp it does actually feel good and it’s not as hard as you would think as it is in a moist type of feeling but it helps get any dry skin off your scalp and makes a big difference afterwards. In my opinion and experience
I used the eve lom skincare line in highschool and it changed my skin. It’s honestly a beautiful product
Ren and tator couldn't contain the excitement they have for this video.. 😂😂
At a gathering of close friends, I found that more and more friends began to pay more attention to personality and stories rather than simple brand labels. Inspired by this, I began to explore bags that can reflect personal style without being too expensive, and kislux helped me find a bag that suits my taste. This bag is both low-key and cheap, and there is really nothing wrong with it.
Love the 'pony' comment!😂
This was a lot of fun!
Thanks, you made my day much better!!!
Omg barnacle boy and mermaid man😂 i havent thought of them in forever
Are we going to get any co-host dog advent calendars this year? Loved last years!! ❤🐶🐶
Theres a brand called Lily Lous Aromas (a candle company run by an amazing 10 year old as part of her home schooling) that has a candle advent calendar and i think youd like it! Her candles are great🫶💜 and shes just the cutest kid and im rooting for her so hard
My laughter started with "its a really fancy little sucker thing" and just rolled from there Thanks so much for making me smile at the end of a bad day.
I dropped my coffee laughing when you said it could be onion in there lol😂 oh lord these calenders funny as hell
You should of looked up the price of the EFG serum. Works beaurufully but it very expensive
My issue with it being so skin care heavy is do all of these creams and serums work together? Like it doesn't do you any good to have two $100 creams if they don't mesh well.
To be honest, I think the only people who buy the Harrods Advent calendars are 1. Influencers who are doing beauty Advent calendars on their social media channels. And
2. Men with money who don’t know what to buy their mums, girlfriends or Grandma.
I buy it for myself 🙋🏾♀️😊
I swear by that eve Lom cleanser, it’s amazing !
The Eve Lom cleansing balm is amazing. But it has a very strong clove scent so be forewarned. I don't mess with the muslin cloth. Ain't nobody got time for that.
This is my favorite time of year, I love that you get all of the advent calendars to review for us!! ❤
I think most advents have kinda missed the mark on makeup this year…I love a good mix of products! I skipped this one, but purchased the liberty London as I had beauty drop credit, I bought the Selfridges and I love every perfume it has! I also bought the space nk but I managed to snag the £400+ GWP. I’m set for skincare and fragrance for the next year!
I think Selfridges and Liberty were good for fragrance this year, I really love getting new fragrances to try, so I’m very happy with the investment (or that’s what I’m telling myself!)
I like the cult beauty one also, but can’t have 4 🙈
I love it when you do the sophisticated voice, it always makes me smile. 😊
Hey there sweetie! I'm watching you in your UK shirt while I'm wearing my Gamecock shirt lol. I love this calendar. Harrod's is the coolest department store EVER IRL...if you're ever in London don't miss it!
look into an exfoliating scrub like the inkey list salicylic acid or glycolic acid if you wanna scrub your scalp but don’t wanna rub salt in there ❤
I love the Eve Lom Cleanser but I just warm the cleanser between my hands and then put it on my face. Hey the muslin cloth wet with hot water and vigorously rub off. I don’t open or close my pores. That cleaner is magic at getting off waterproof makeup.