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Bethan Shufflebotham

I tried a £70 bath and body advent calendar that’s cheaper than going to the spa

River Island Scotland

The Christmas season is almost upon us with sleigh bells jingling and tree lights twinkling, and if you want an advent calendar to make the countdown to Christmas that bit more exciting, now is the time to order one to make sure it arrives in time for December 1.

I’ve been taking a look at a number of beauty advent calendars this year, many of which include masses of makeup and skincare products for a fraction of the retail price. But this one from Arran Sense of Scotland offers something a little different. The beauty of self-care.

This bath and body advent calendar is priced at £70, holding £140 worth of indulgent spa-like products that remind you to take five minutes for yourself to unwind. Particularly important after all that Christmas shopping and making sure everything is ready for the big day.

It’s no secret that taking time out, slowing down and connecting with nature is known to improve both your physical and emotional wellbeing, which is why Arran’s products offer earthy, nature-rooted fragrances, proudly made in Scotland, to help you relax, recoup and reconnect.

Packed to the brim with classic Arran fragrances and a selection of exclusive products, the advent calendar will provide a little indulgence during the Christmas countdown with 25 extra special treats to be discovered.

Products include shower gel, miniature candles and creamy body lotion as well as hand soaps, shampoo and conditioner in some of their most loved scents, including Glen Rosa, Seaweed and Sage, and Machrie.

Christmas scents of Mandarin and Petitgrain and Soft Cinnamon are also included for the 2022 festive season to add to the festive feels - with the Soft Cinnamon candle being one of my absolute favourites in the whole set. I wish there were a couple more products in this deliciously seasonal scent, but for now, I’ll be cosying up with a book, blanket and this beautiful home fragrance.

After The Rain is an incredible scent that feels like you’ve run in from out of the drizzle, popped the log fire on and begun to thaw out. It’s a warm hug in fragrance form, and I’m so thrilled to see it behind seven of the doors in this calendar. The 15ml eau de parfum is definitely going to be spritzed liberally throughout the Christmas period - and I’ll likely be putting it on my Christmas list, too. That’s another fabulous thing about these calendars, is that you can discover new and exciting products for less, before deciding if you want to commit to a full-size.

With contents worth over £140, the calendar is a wonderful treat for fans of the brand or those who are looking to try a flavour of the beautiful range of products. It feels extremely magical, and the relaxing and uplifting scents are the opportune way to have a moment of mindfulness at the end of the day. They’re all very spa-like, costing a fraction of an actual trip to the spa, too.

You can find the full product list here: