Six of the best Christmas advent calendars bursting with beauty and skincare products
The countdown to Christmas has never looked so good.
By Sacha Dance
Christmas is just around the corner, but why wait until the big day to treat yourself to some festive goodies? After this year, you’ve certainly earned it.
Gone are the days where advent calendars only dispensed chocolate or cartoon stable scenes – now some of our favourite brands offer luxurious alternatives bursting with beauty and skincare products.
They might set you back a penny or two, but not only do these stunning advent calendars deliver their money’s worth when it comes to cosmetics, they all stand as a decorative statement too.
Check out six of the best below:
MAKE IT REAL TOGETHER ULTIMATE ADVENT CALENDAR – £130
Pamper yourself in the run-up to Christmas with the Make It Real Calendar by The Body Shop, filled with gifts including shower gels, body butters and more!
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24 DAYS OF SKINCARE – £89
The Kiehl’s limited edition Advent Calendar will definitely add a bit of Christmas cheer this strangest of festive periods. The gorgeous illustrated box designed by artist Maïté Franchi comes with 24 suprise formulas behind each door, featuring cleansers, face masks, facial serums, moisturisers and more. Imagine this on top of your mantlepiece – just magical.
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CALENDRIER DE L’AVENT EDITION LUXE – £299
Unwrap this outstanding fragrance calendar from Atelier Cologne. With different daily fragrance pieces including perfume sprays, dabbers and finely crafted soaps, it’s a perfectly indulgent winter treat.
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THE BEAUTY ANTHOLOGY II – WORTH OVER £630
The finely-manicured mother of all advent calendars: Space NK have brought some phenomenal brands like Malin + Goetz, REN, NARS and more.
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10 DAYS OF BALMAIN – £180
This one’s for the haircare lovers: Balmain have created a limited edition advent calendar featuring a range of products including hair protection spray, shampoo, styling powder and more.
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12 DAYS OF GROOMING – £105
Look gorgeously-groomed come Christmas morning with the Mr Porter 12 Days of Grooming advent calendar.
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