Mad Beauty Advent Calendars

(Gifted) OMG, I’ve been sent Mad Beauty Advent Calendars!!!!!!!!!!!!!

When I first found out I was going to have the opportunity to feature not one but two beauty advent calendars I was over the moon. A more precise description would be, I was like a puppy with a new toy. I couldn’t wait for them to arrive.  I’ve never had the fortune to feature beauty advent calendars for my blog before although I have featured a range of beauty products. There are two different calendars that we will be looking at here.  In addition, something to get you all excited!!!! I will be hosting a competition for one of the men’s and one of the women’s Mad Beauty Advent Calendars.  Mad Beauty will send them out once the winner is drawn.

First, let’s take a look at these calendars and see why you want one.

MAD Beauty Men’s 12 Days Advent

This calendar is suitable for teens and adults.  For the first 12 days of December, they can enjoy a different useful treat each day.

The set includes a Flannel, Body Wash 2 x 30ml, Comb, Foot Cream 25ml, Bath Salts 2 x 50g, Vanilla Lip Balm 4g, Hand Cream 25ml, Aftershave Balm 25ml, Soap Bar 30g and Body Puff.

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Ladies MAD Beauty Christmas Lights Advent Calendar

This is a 24-day advent calendar that counts you down to the big day itself. Hidden inside are all sorts of goodies including Lipsticks 2 x 3.5g, Powder Compact 3.5g, Nail Polishes 3 x 5ml, Lip Glosses 3 x 6.5ml & 2 x 2.5ml, Eyeshadows 2 x 3g, Eyeliner Pencil 0.5g, Lipliner Pencil 0.5g, Blushers 3.5g & 2.5g, Sharpener, Toe Separator, Lip Brush, Blusher Brush, Nail File, Applicator and a small sheet of Nail Stickers.  It’s perfect for a teen or adult and has some great products that are just the right size to fit into a small makeup bag and not weigh you down when out and about.

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I’ve been careful not to show you everything so you won’t know colours etc so it’ll be a surprise when you open each door.

So now you know what’s in the Mad Beauty Advent Calendars here is your chance to win some.  As mentioned before, one winner will receive one MAD Beauty Men’s 12 Days Advent and one MAD Beauty Christmas Lights Advent Calendar.

The winner will need to respond to me quickly as the competition ends on the Sunday 6th December.  Either start enjoying the excitement of opening doors when it arrives or save it until January to give you something to look forward to.

Entry is super easy, simply  fill in the rafflecopter form:

Further details:

Not all of the entry options are compulsory.  The more you do the more entries you will gain.  All are welcome to enter even if you have won with me before and I know there are a few of you out there.  Thanks so much for returning guys x

Look out for the daily options for extra entries.

Likes on Facebook are NOT compulsory but are very much appreciated plus it will ensure you don’t miss great posts, freebies and of course my FAB competitions.

No anonymous entries please.

Terms and conditions are on the rafflecopter form.

Good Luck!

Enter here:

Winner: Linda C

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This Post Has 226 Comments

  1. pamela hamby

    fabulous advent calendar, so many great items in each day. Great for every teenage girl and women – something for everyone 🙂

    1. admin

      There certainly is something for everyone.

      1. SUSAN L HALL

        I love the way your pages don’t get covered over by ads its so off putting when you are half way through reading and an ad pops up in the way

      2. Sandra Fortune

        These would be great for my daughter and son in law . Thanks for the chance

        1. admin

          I’m sure they’d love them.

  2. Sarah Cooper

    These advent calendars look amazing, I love the fact it gives you chance to try out lots of new cosmetics.

    1. admin

      Me too. It’s exciting to discover new products!!!

      1. Jo Young

        I love all the grown up Advent Calendars that are available now and the ones in your post look wonderful!

        1. admin

          They do don’t they! Great to have options other than chocolate.

  3. Iain maciver

    this would be a perfect gift for my daughter

    1. admin

      I’m sure she’d love this!

  4. JANET EMPSON

    would be great to win a his and hers calender never seen one before, have bought teen grandchildren beauty ones so would be nice for us to have one (don’t think anyone will buy us one)

    1. admin

      It would make a lovely treat!!

  5. Peter Watson

    There’s lots of thing both my wife and I would like.

    1. admin

      They are good calendars, plenty in there!

      1. Claire Driver

        I think these look like proper adult advent calendars

        1. admin

          They sure do Claire.

        2. Michelle Henderson

          I have always wanted to treat myself to a beauty Advent but have no idea which one to buy. Its surprising how many different types there are to choose from, the calender mentioned in your blog sounds very nice

  6. Peewich

    Fantastic advent 🙂

  7. Gill HM

    Thank you so much for your piece on what to buy the men in your life! It can’t be only me, but I find them SO hard to buy for – you can’t keep buying their favourite aftershave each Xmas, can you? The Burberry scarf is an inspired idea! Essential in Winter but super stylish too. Have also made a note of the sunglasses and wireless headphones, but really like the idea of gifting a chef too. Well done you!

    1. admin

      Ha, no. There is only so much aftershave one man can wear. The scarf is a lovely gift and popular too!!!

  8. Suan Watts

    This is a lovely prize and would love to win

    1. admin

      Who doesn’t love an advent calendar!!!

  9. Sheena Batey

    It is so exciting to build up the anticipation as Christmas approaches and how better to do that than have advent calendars

    1. admin

      It is perfect for that. I love it when everyone is in the Christmas spirit at home.

    2. Gemma Clark

      I love the fact that theres a woman’s and a mans to choose from, we all know some men are worse than women with there skin regime lol. They both look amazing and full of useful every day treats. There is definitely something for everyone with these.

  10. Sarah tulley

    I love the mad beauty one! X

    1. admin

      They’re pretty fantastic aren’t they!!!

  11. Heather Crowe

    It’s so nice to see a beauty advent for men! 🙂

    1. admin

      It sure is. I wanted to include both as I know I have male readers too x

  12. Sarah Bailey

    I have to admit I didn’t know Mad Beauty had an advent coming out this year – love the sound the of it.

    1. admin

      Neither did I until a week or so ago. Looks great doesn’t it!!!

    2. Emma Saxon

      Love being able to read a review of advent calendars and see the actual products before purchasing. Makes it all the more exciting too !

      1. admin

        It’s good to see what you are paying for. Sometimes a surprise can be disapointing. This way you avoid that.

  13. Linda C

    How exciting, love opening new windows each day to find exciting goodies to try

    1. admin

      I know!!!! We all need one!!!

      1. Louise craney

        Wow beautiful calenders would love to get one x

  14. YOLANDA DAVIS

    Wow. I’d be over the moon with one of these. Good luck everyone.

  15. Margaret Clarkson

    Both these calendars sound splendid with so many lovely things inside. It is so good to have such a nice calendar for men.

    1. admin

      It sure is good to have a male option.

  16. melanie stirling

    I have never seen a beauty advent calendar for men before and it would suit my boys. I like the sound of the contents of it too.

    1. admin

      Me too!!! It’s a great addition to the Christmas calendar options available.

  17. Tracy Hanley

    These look great , perfect for me and my husband

  18. Andrea Fletcher

    I have never had an adult advent calendar so this would be a lovely treat.

    1. admin

      These look great don’t they!!!

  19. Lisa Brown

    Ooh been looking for a nice advent calender and hadn’t even seen this one.

    1. admin

      Now you have. It is a fun idea!!!

  20. Annabel Greaves

    This is a really lovely treat

  21. Charlotte isobelle

    We all love a pamper, and I think these are a good excuse. Especially for men is great too.

    1. admin

      Who doesn’t love to be pampered!

      1. Michelle Ferguson

        I’ve always wanted a posh advent calendar and these are lovely

  22. Julie Lorraine Thomas

    Never had a beauty calendar to myself, in fact its years since I had on at all!

    1. admin

      This was my first ever!!!!!

  23. debbie gilbert

    Love the idea of both of these – fingers crossed I get lucky

    1. admin

      They are good ones!!!

  24. Lauren I

    These advent calendars look amazing. Would be a fab prize for December.

  25. Laura banks

    i always love different advent calendars it makes a change from just chocolate

    1. admin

      It really does Laura.

  26. Megan Kinsey

    These sound lovely! Lots of things in them to please everyone!

  27. Gill Colling

    Wonderful, I’ve never had a beauty calendar.

  28. Nicola Farrel

    Love this type of advent calendar, have had a similar one before and loved it.

    1. admin

      They are lovely aren’t they!!!

  29. Rachel McMillan

    Love these advent calendars. I really like the mixture of make up and tools on the ladies. I think my husband would love the aftershave Balm. He is not one for pampering himself normally but the things are not ott. He would also use the foot cream

    1. admin

      The items in the men’s one are ones he would find useful which is handy.

  30. sherri Hough

    wow this has a bit of everything in this calendar, i would love to win this xx

    1. admin

      They do have a range of products in there.

  31. Anonymous

    You’ve been so clever to take great photos which show that they calendars are lovely without giving too much away about the contents.

    1. admin

      That’s very sweet. Thanks so much. I won’t tell you how many I took lol. I will say it took a while though x

  32. Jo

    You’ve been very clever to take great photos showing how lovely the calendars are without giving too much away about the contents.

    1. admin

      Ha, I was sneaky but didn’t want to give too much away. It’s nice to have a surprise too x

  33. Lorraine Tinsley

    It’s so rare to see men’s advent calendars, I remember when I was young it was just chocolate or pictures now you can pretty much get anything socks, cheese, gin, beer.

    1. admin

      Honestly, I hadn’t looked for them before. When I saw them on the site though I had to ask if I could feature both as I am aware I have a number of lovely male readers too. I can’t have them feeling left out.

  34. Jenny McClinton

    These look really good and would be perfect for something different this year, as I usually only have a chocolate advent calendar.

    1. admin

      It is nice to have options.

  35. Emma Saxon

    Love reading reviews of advent calendars and to see the actual products you get in there before purchasing. Makes it all the more exciting too!

    1. admin

      It is exciting to see what these things are like. I hope I’ve not given too much away though x

  36. Ola

    This looks amazing and like a great opportunity to self-care and connect during the pandemic! Is it open to residents of the US too? #fingerscrossed

    1. admin

      It sure is ideal for self-care. We all need to have treats here and there.

  37. Fay Burman

    I love the range of products in both of the calendars! It’s always nice to try something that you don’t always get for yourself, for me it’s things like the lip liners and eyeshadows. I’d love to see what the nail polishes are like, especially if they’re festive or sparkly!

    1. admin

      It sure is. I can’t wait to get all the doors open and try everything!!!

  38. Janet Robertson

    What a good idea to have a men’s beauty products calendar. Its better than the alcohol ones you normally see

    1. admin

      I’ve not managed to get my hands on one of those yet!!!! These are lovely!

  39. Anastasia

    Lovely to see a men’s version of the beauty advent, great idea.

    1. admin

      I agree, well done Mad Beauty!!!

  40. Fiona Foskett

    Such beautiful advent calendars, Will make the run up to Christmas much more fun xx

    1. admin

      They sure do!!!

  41. Laura Hayes

    It’s the best advent I’ve seen. Such a great post

    1. admin

      It is pretty good. I didn’t want to reveal too much so you’d all still be surprised when you opened the doors x

  42. Julia Kerr

    Another great competition! These advent calendars sound and look amazing! Much better than just a picture behind a door LOL how things have changed

    1. admin

      Ha, tell me about it. What a difference. Even better than chocolate!

  43. Petra Beck

    There have been so many beauty calendars on the market this year, but I don’t think I’ve seen a men’s one before! Well done MAD beauty! Although it is a little bit sad that the men get only 12 doors and the ladies get 24! 😄

    1. admin

      I know, how fab is this!!! It’s great they have created this one for men.

  44. Becky Yeomans

    How lovely! Never had a beauty advent calender before and one designed for men is great! We are lucky if we have chocolate ones!!

  45. Ursula Hunt

    Its years since I have had an advent calendar, I always want a good one but it gets pushed to the back burner due to buying other peoples presents, it would be great to get one for myself for once

    1. Nicki Simpson

      I love beauty advent calendars but being on maternity leave currently means that I can’t afford one of the ones I normally get, they seem to be big business this year….I wonder if people are more like to treat themselves to indulgence like this because of how rubbish the year has been! Thankfully I have a new baby to keep me busy and to keep me from dwelling;)

      1. admin

        It does cheer you up seeing all the different goodies each day.

  46. Helen Thurston

    Such a good idea to have a man’s version of the beauty calendar – they so often miss out or have to make do with the alcohol ones !

    1. admin

      I agree it’s nice that they can have a beauty calendar.

  47. Susan B

    Mad Beauty is a new brand to me. The calendars look great and I appreciate the detailed information you have provided in your product reviews.

  48. justine meyer

    I am always on the lookout for advent calendars that are that bit different and these are so different i love them

    1. admin

      They sure are. It’s great that they have an option for men too.

  49. Pippa Ainsworth

    I love the Mad Beauty range, they have such, quirky, fun products, but they really work too! The advent calendars would be such a treat.

  50. Valerie Seal

    The ladies would be lovely for my granddaughter. Any man would be grateful for these gifts which are not too way-out!

  51. Joan

    would love this for my boys.

  52. Adeinne Tonner

    These advent calendars look and sound great, plus your never to old for an advent calendar

  53. Patricia J Porter

    Lovely prize and thanks for the chance. So men are opening those little doors now.

    1. admin

      Ha, yes they sure are!!!

  54. Anonymous

    I’m loving seeing all these beauty advent calendars out this year, there is so much choice

  55. Alison Johnson

    I’ve never tried a beauty advent calendar before & these look lovely xx I usually end up with a maltesers one 🙂 Great that there’s one for men too.

  56. Rich Tyler

    How cool is this for an advent calender, I’d love to win

  57. Jo m welsh

    The products sound very nice and advent have got so much over the years turning into a present themselves.

  58. Carole Nott

    Love advent calendars, especially the surprise of each day and a new treat to experience.

    1. admin

      Me too, it’s so exciting!!!

  59. hayley berry

    I normally get the cheap chocolate advent for myself but would really love to treat myself and this mad beauty looks perfect

    1. admin

      It has some lovely treats in there.

  60. Natalie Crossan

    i’m a big fan of a non chocolate based advent! They serve me so much better!

    1. admin

      These are great alternatives.

  61. Jessica Jacob

    Never seen a his and her advent before!

    1. admin

      These are great aren’t they!!!

  62. Faridah Brooker

    Very interesting to see a mens toiletry advent calendar. I’m sure my son would still prefer sweets – even tho he’s 16!

  63. Laura nice

    These Advent calendars look so good, I’ve always wanted one of these and one for the hubby too! Perfect

  64. Susan Willshee

    I love to buy advent calendars for the kids, but while Daisy and Leo are still young enough to enjoy a chocolate a day, Piper, at 13, is now a proper young lady and I always feel a choccie calendar is a bit lightweight for her. This sounds ideal because she loves her beauty products.

  65. Caroline Tinsley

    I’d love a beauty advent calendar! I had a lipstick one last year which I enjoyed but a variety of products like this one has would be lovely. I don’t think I’ve seen a men’s version before.

    1. admin

      I think variety is much better. These are great!

  66. Fay

    I’ve never had a beauty advent calendar either! I keep seeing them all over social media, I want one so bad, lol

    1. admin

      They seem to be everywhere!!!

  67. Suzanne Croft

    I love the fact that the items are small enough to slip in the smallest of handbags.

    1. admin

      That is handy!!!

  68. Charlotte Carter-Dunn

    love matching advents calendars! they’re such a lovely idea and it’s rare to find nice men’s options

    1. admin

      It’s great they do one for men too.

  69. Michelle Smith

    They both look great and would be a lovely treat

  70. Helen Arlow

    These look fantastic. For myself I always go for a traditional chocolate calander, but when buying for the family I try to think of different ideas x

  71. Lorraine Williams

    There are so many amazing advent calendars now, you are sure to find one to suit everyone. Always nice to get a daily treat on the lead up to Christmas.

  72. Kelly Wheelhouse

    I love the idea of beauty advent calendars! I remember when I was younger they were all just chocolate, so it’s a refreshing change to have something new and exciting to open! Although I do still love a good old chocolate one 🙂

  73. TRACY NEWTON

    I particularly enjoyed the article on what to buy for men. I am the only female in my extended family. I particularly struggle with finding a gift for my elderly Father in Law.

  74. Sarah Fielding

    This might be the best advent calendar i’ve ever seen.

  75. James Darby

    A fantastic bunch of goodies there, definitely something for everyone here, thanks for the chance.

    1. admin

      They are full of some great products!!!

  76. Kelly cooper

    Would love the lip glosses and lip liners and also never thought about saving it and opening after Christmas something to look forward to.

    1. admin

      It sure is. January is a boing month, we could all do with some excitement then.

  77. Charlotte F

    So nice to see advent calendars with useful things behind each door! So often you get things you just know are never going to get used! A very pleasant change!

  78. Iris

    There are some great advent calendars these days, I actually never had anything different than chocolate so far

    1. admin

      This is my first beauty calendar. I was soooo excited!!!

  79. Katherine Cakebread

    ooh i’d love to win this

  80. Sam Cornford

    I’ve never had a grown up advent calendar before, thanks for the chance .

    1. admin

      They are a lovely change!!!

  81. Jayne Townson

    Some lovely advent calenders there, it adds such fun on the lead up to Chrismas.

    1. admin

      It really does!!!

  82. Ellen Stafford

    I would love this. It’s so cool to see how many different advent calendars there are these days.

    1. admin

      It sure is. There are loads to choose from.

  83. Christine Taylor

    I love advent calendars but can never choose just 1, this one looks so good x

    1. admin

      There are so many lovely ones.

  84. Victoria Prince

    I love the variety of products in these calendars. So often I find beauty advent calendars are very “samey” or full of things I wouldn’t particularly use, but these really would excite me to open!

    1. admin

      These have a good range which I liked too x

  85. KATHRYN AMIS

    These are really lovely advent calendars! So different – and I particularly like the Mad Beauty one for men – its unusual to find beauty advent calendar for a man. Brilliant competition!

    1. admin

      Thanks, I’m so glad you liked these. I was glad to discover a men’s one too!!!

  86. betsy ferguson

    perfect gifts for my brother and sister in law – thank you for the reviews x

    1. admin

      Thanks for visiting x

  87. Charmian Filewood

    I’d love for both my partner and myself to own an advent calendar. There’s not normal any options for men, so happy they are finally branching out to do men’s calendars

  88. Amy Stevens

    The MAD Beauty Men’s 12 Days Advent sounds great, contains some good stuff.

    1. admin

      It does doesn’t it. They’re varied too.

  89. Michelle Maclachlan

    Lovely photography of the calendars, made them look even more christmassy than they are! Can get advent calendars for all tastes and interests these days, even grown ups love a bit os christmas!

    1. admin

      Thanks so much Michelle. It’s great the options available these days.

  90. Kim Carberry

    What a fab advent calendar. I wouldn’t mind opening that in the run up to Christmas x

    1. admin

      It is a good one. It’s fun to see what’s in them each day.

  91. Rebecca Walker

    i love advent calendars but i just think they’re so expensive

    1. admin

      Some can be but these are much more reasonable.

  92. Emma nixon

    A lovely advent calendar, perfect for me. A daily surprise in each one that is useful and fun. But, would still have to have a choccy one as well! Hehe!

  93. Chantiece Bates

    Love advent calendars, some of them are so expensive though! I saw the John Lewis one selling on eBay for £235!!

  94. Hazel Rea

    I love the fact that there can be his and hers advent calendars – though I am not sure how the male of the species would react to it.

  95. Julie F

    I love these, great selection something for everyone

    1. admin

      There sure is. They have a varied selection.

  96. Angela Muir

    This looks fantastic

  97. Charlie Larby

    I adore these calendars my fav by far this year the packaging is just stunning looks super high end would be happy as Larry if I was gifted these

    1. admin

      They do look great don’t they!!!!

  98. Emma England

    These both look like great advent calendars. I love the idea of having matching his and hers advent calendars with my husband!

    1. admin

      It’s a great idea!

  99. Petra Beck

    It’s been a terrible year and it is much appreciated that you are cheering us up with a lovely giveaway. Many thanks!

  100. Jessica Powell

    I love a good advent calendar and these look great – lovely photographs of them too!

    1. admin

      It’s nice to have something different.

  101. Sheri Darby

    I would love this, I have always wanted a beauty advent calendar

    1. admin

      They are a great alternative to chocolate. Or, you can enjoy both!!!!

  102. astrid c

    these do look great, i have to admit i haven’t brought any advent calenders yet!!!

    1. admin

      Not long now, they’ll be sold out everywhere soon.

  103. Michelle Moloney

    I do love all the alternative advent calendars that have made it out into the realm recently. There’s a great selection in these, something for everyone and useful not dust gatherer tat

    1. admin

      There is a growing range of options which is great.

  104. Kate Sutton

    Really good post, great selection here

    1. admin

      Thanks Kate ❤️

  105. Maria Messruther

    Its a great selection and I love the fact the womens has more doors than the mens lol. I would be gloating to the hubby plus he would have to share with the 12yr old. Look like there is so many different items so you wont be short on anything I might be kind and let my sister open 1 door just to show her what she’s missing lol x

    1. admin

      Lol, I’d not be too quick to gloat, yours might decide he wants two to make up for it!!!

  106. Amanda j Davis

    Ladies MAD Beauty Christmas Lights Advent Calendar looks lovely very eye pleasing design, plus the selection of products in it is fabulous.

  107. Kristyn Harris

    This is a great giveaway! It would be fabulous for my Husband and I to have advent calendars for a change, as it is only the children in our house that get them normally! Thank you for the opportunity!

  108. Anthea Holloway

    I love Advent Calendars and these are perfect! It is such a change to see something other than chocolate in them!

  109. Victoria Bazley

    Not often you see a male beauty advent calendar. Great stuff!

    1. admin

      I know, it’s great they have one.

  110. Laura Corrall

    Wow, this is a great alternative the to usual choccy advent calendars. I love that it would give me and my hubby a chance to try out products without buying the full size versions.

  111. Ruth Amy Wollerton

    Love beauty advent calendars but have never been able to afford one. Your blog sells them really well.

    1. admin

      These are both well priced compared to some others available. Thanks Ruth I aim to help x

  112. Adrian Bold

    These look great. Thanks for the wonderful prize and competition.

  113. Jennifer Toal

    These are really fun and useful gifts

    1. admin

      Calenders can be a great way to get into the Christmas spirit for young and old.

  114. Lauren Old

    I’ve not actually heard of Mad Beauty before so quite intrigued by their products, and an advent calendar is a great way to sample them!

    1. admin

      It sure is a great introduction to a company.

  115. Helen Tyler

    I love these calendars. A nice surprise for every day 🙂

  116. Angela S

    I love to concept of the men’s beauty advent calendar as you don’t see many about.

  117. Fiona Martin

    These look fabulous, love that there’s a his and hers!

  118. Megan

    These look great. I love trying new beauty products!

    1. admin

      Me too!!!

  119. Robyn

    Who doesn’t love a beauty advent calendar? These look pretty nice

    1. admin

      I know!!!!!!

  120. clair downham

    would love to win theses for me and the hubby love the fact their is a male one

  121. Cathryn Crawshaw

    Perfect something for everyone

  122. Erica Hughes

    Love that there is a his and hers calender never seen that before,

  123. Courtney Ellis

    Would love to share this with my fiance – thank you for this amazing comp!

  124. Sheena Read

    Sounds like the perfect Advent Calendar for both male and female.

  125. sharon martin

    these look like fab advents, a nice treat for us adults

  126. Georgie Wright

    I love getting little treats each day and both of these sound fab!

  127. Emma Davison

    I like the trend for different types of advent calendar. So many more than just chocolate ones these days.

    1. admin

      I agree, it’s good to have options.

  128. Leeanne Clifford

    Its so nice to have something to open in the land up to Christmas. We forget about ourselves as adults as its all about the kids, but a little treat every day really can cheer us up!

  129. Fiona jk42

    I look at the beauty advent calendars each year, but so far I’ve never actually bought one or received one as a gift.

  130. sallyanne rose

    i do like the mens calendar, they (men) are so hard to find a suitable one for outside of chocolates

    1. admin

      I’ve not seen many for men either which is a shame. Can’t have them being left out.

  131. Maria

    this would be perfect for christmas

  132. Lynne OConnor

    I can’t believe how many different Advent calendars are available this year. I still remember whent the chocolate ones came out

  133. LOUISE HEATON

    This would be lovely to share with my friend Nick who has helped me with losing my darling Malamute, Nakoma.

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