As a fashion and beauty writer here at the Manchester Evening News, it should come as no surprise that I'm obsessed with monthly beauty boxes, limited edition edits and luxury advent calendars.
Trying out new products that I wouldn't otherwise purchase is always so fun and stumbling onto a new makeup bag must-have or new skincare shelf favourite is a fantastic feeling.
The only drawback with trying these types of edits and Christmas countdowns is that you're inevitably left with a few products you don't like or will never use.
I often donate the unopened products or handout the things I've tried and tested to my family and friends, which they're always appreciative of.
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