COSMETOPIA DIGEST... is run by your acne-scarred, buck-toothed, snub-nosed beauty junkie-next-door. I like keeping it real. You won’t find flawless looks from glossy mags, or paid reviews; you’ll find what is wearable, doable, and believable.
CONTENT: I talk about makeup and skincare, and review of subscription boxes from around the world, do opinion pieces, and post regular features, such as favourites, empties, and gift guides. I call out marketing gimmicks, over-hyped tat, and marked-up prices without hesitation; I point out value-for-money curations, and products that work.
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THE NAME: Suggested by a pal; an amalgam of "cosmetics" + "utopia". Digest is a nod to my journalism background.
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I agree with everything you mentioned. I also noticed brands have started to include a lot of hair care products in AC now to substitute adding newly launched beauty items. Whilst still increasing the price of AC in general.
Thank you for your no nonsense review and for tallying the cost of the full size products. I usually add up the cost of the items I like only, to see to determine whether it’s worth buying.
Too many hair products for me, I’d rather body products instead. I had last years (anniversary present from my husband)and still have some items I’ve not used so I don’t think I can justify it this year.
I'm always tempted by spacenk calendar, even last year's was good but I decided to be on a low buy last year and it didn't stay and sold out fast. This one's also looking nice but I'm on a No buy and I'm holding off until blackfriday sales! Turns out I tend to use products I love and trust more than anything I want to try ...so let's see if there's a discount or a gwp then I may change my no buy... lolzzz please do share any discount codes you'll come across 🙏 🙂
It’s my favourite so far and I’ll likely get this one…aren’t calendars so subjective! I love the gel exfoliating product from Paula’s choice, not the liquid, the full size liquid was either part of the 2022 calendar or was in the GWP as I got both from space NK that year!
Hello sweetie I don’t fancy this Too many hair products no eyeshadow palette and an SPF for day 25? I also have so many of the other products already it doesn’t float my boat Still going to tune in to listen to your take on all the others though Waiting for vogue to announce theirs don’t want the others
I also dont enjoy too many hair care products aa well...last yr was great but will give this a miss. Went ahead to purch Harrods because they gave products ive never heard of or will ever buy. Hoping cult beauty is better
I probably still don’t need to buy more skincare or makeup for another couple of years, but this one is looking decent and I could potentially be convinced to buy it… with a discount and/or GWP and my loyalty dollars.
This will sell out fast and I don't think we will be getting a GWP either, it's going to sell out fast!! I really think it's aimed at younger people as there's not much anti aging products, I really think they could have put a medik8 retinol serum in there, it's all Hyaluronic acid products, if I am wrong please tell me. Thanks for sharing x
Wow expensive 😭 but worth the money with that many full sized products!! It's going to be hard to match I'm sure! Too bad they didn't replace a hair product with another skincare one 😬
Hi Renu, I’ve been catching up on all your videos . Missed them. I was looking forward to purchasing the Space NK AC this year, but to be honest I’m a bit underwhelmed with this one. I feel last years was a much better curation of products. I don’t know, I feel like there is something missing in this years Space NK AC for me.
I also like this one! I’m keen to see Sephora’s one as the sneak peeks look good! Will you be doing a review of the Harrod’s Fragrance advent calendar this year?x
I’m really tempted by this one. I remember either last year or the year before they had the offer £10 off every £50, or something along those lines, the calendar wasn’t included in the discount though but had been previously
I agree with you, I like this better than Harrods and l think it's better than last years SpaceNK. Hoping we can use a discount code or the GWP is good because the price is high. I've tried multiple products from Skinrocks and have really enjoyed them. I absolutely love the moisturizer, my dry skin loves it. I love Paula's choice but I wish we would of got a different product from them or the new exfoliant.
Right? I have at least half a dozen of the 2% BHAs in 30ml, and two full sizes. And, that's AFTER giving away a few! Good to know about Skin Rocks - thank you! Will try to budget for them (I have multichromes from Clionadh, and Oxygenetix foundations, and ONE advent calendar scheduled for this year, so let's see).
I'm scared to wait for a discount for this one. I did that last year and it never went with discount... and one day it was sold out.😮😢 I love it again this year. Maybe I will wait for one GWP round... if it doesn't count with that I will just buy the calader anyway.❤
I used to buy space nk advent calendar every year but this year I'll pass it; too many hair and lips products and the skincare doesn't excit me... and is it really christmas without a candel in day 24/25? 😢
I dislike getting hair care products in advent calendars. 99% of them won't suit my hair. We all have our set products, and very few of us actually experiment with our hair care. It's a lame way of filling a few doors, unless it's all rich, luscious masques in full sizes!
Wait until the next video (NOT Selfridges) - I had SO much fun snarking and roasting 😂😂 But, yeah, Selfridges is worthy of a lot of snark as well; coming soon!
I agree with you. I splurged on last year's and am happy with that purchase. Lots of full sizes and lots of brands/products I wanted to try. This year doesn't appeal to me as much, but I am sure it would be great for others. I think it's going to be a standout this year.
Maybe I'm banned or have a stalker? :D I decided to comment instead of replying, but I've read all your replies! Thaank you! I will let you know about the MAS skincare once I test it, so... I'm lazy... don't expect it soon. :D
You're definitely not banned, as I saw your comment, approved, AND replied to it! But yeah, if you comment directly, then I see it on the YT Studio app directly, and can approve and reply without bothering to open a computer. I'm MUCH lazier hahahaha 😂
That’s a lovely and generous box I have to say! I have that Flower Knows palette but in a purple colour story, I own a ton of their makeup and everything so far has worked great for me. They’re a Chinese brand and they’re killing it with both their packaging and formulas! So happy you got treated like that, it’s like an early advent calendar ☺️
Oh, good to know the quality is good! I checked out their website, and the packaging is INSANE! I hope YesStyle includes some of their products in their advent calendar this year.
@@CosmetopiaDigest Yes the quality is there, it’s not just a pretty packaging 😃 But I’m really surprised you haven’t heard of them before, they’re literally everywhere on Instagram etc. It is honestly tempting not to buy every single collection that they come out with 😂
I was thinking a cracker might be a better option for me this year. But as you said, this is definitely not a cracker, it's way too much 😂 4-5 products in a big cracker is more than enough. "Walk of shame", that's a strange name for makeup... I sometimes wonder what is going in the head of the people naming products. (What types of books do you enjoy? ☺)
I wasn’t impressed with this last year and will give this year a miss too. I think the £50 fragrance crackers are a good value for those who didn’t grab the Harrods calendar
Hi Renu! I replied to you but don't see my comment now. Maybe someone reported it? Anyway, thanks for your thoughts and prayers. I just bought s skincare kit from Mad About Skin, so I may pass on an advent this year. :D
Gosh. I replied to that comment just a few hours ago, sending my wishes to you and your family. Your father is a brave, noble, and selfless soul. I can see my reply, but not your comment about your father? What toad thought it a good idea to report it? I only get to see reply-threads on desktop, and not on the Studio app, and, once I reply to something, I never see the reply again unless I go to the video on desktop, and scroll through comments. It's an insane system, because I love connecting with you, and other like-minded, decent humans. I heard that Mad About Skin launched a skincare line... you'll have to come back and let me know how the products work! The prices look good, and the serum is oil-free, and sounds lush.
@CosmetopiaDigest Eurgh, had stop watching a popular RU-vidr here gushing about an absolutely "luxurious" Symbiosis London box they'd bought for €50 with a *value* of over €500 🤩 Come on, you know full well it's filler and you can get better quality from own brand Superdrug products 👀 Will you do another filler bingo this year? Was so funny last time ❤️
@@lucyneleh Oooh, Superdrug actually has some nice products - the Vitamin E micellar water is super gentle, and affordable. People need to be EDUCATED on how these are filler brands, and not see "influencers" (I hate the term) gush over them, and promote them. Someone bought an Avant advent calendar. IDK what to say to that. I mean, I daresay the products work - good for them on finding things that work for them. But the brand's origin and story are so dodgy! We don't even know if it's from Ali Express or similar, where they just slap on their branding.
Glad you're back and feeling better. Congrats on your YesSttyle beauty box win! The eye palette case is lovely.Very happy to see you smile. I'm allergic to adhesives from fake nails...better for your health to stay away from.🙂
