Every year, Martin Lewis gives top tips on how shoppers can save themselves £100s on Christmas presents. One of his most popular tips is to invest in Boots' No7 advent calendar which contains £350-worth of products for £140.
Martin suggests buying an advent calendar and dividing up the full-size products inside into seperate Christmas presents. The MSE founder says you can save yourself hundreds at Christmas by doing this.
As we all know, Martin doesn't do adverts. So rather than him suggesting we all buy the Boots advent calendar, he's giving the advice to look for the best value calendar which costs the least amount of money for the highest value of products inside.
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This year's Boots No7 advent calendar has sold out, however there are PLENTY of beauty advent calendars available to buy - and some are actually better value. Avant's Advent Calendar, for example, contains £968-worth of products for £269.
Glossybox also has an incredible deal on for Black Friday. It contains £443 of products, but has been reduced down from £99 to £59 for Black Friday. It's INCREDIBLE value.
We tried this year's most popular beauty advent calendars to find out which is really best value for money. Here's our verdict:
The star buy: Glossybox Beauty Advent Calendar - £59 reduced down from £99 in the Black Friday sale (contains £443 of products)
Each and every year Glossybox's beauty advent calendar seems to get better, and is offering for 2022 is no exception. The Glossybox advent calendar is reduced down from £99 to £59 in the Black Friday sale, and is worth every penny.
One of the products inside the calendar - the XLash Eyelash Serum Pro - is worth £65 alone, so you're already paying less than what you're getting before you've opened more than one door. This year's calendar contains £443-worth of products inside, and you'll get some really premium (and more importantly, full-sized) products inside.
The Glossybox advent calendar is a make-up lover's paradise. Though it contains a decent amount of skincare items, too.
The star gift, the Magnitone XOXO SoftTouch Cleansing Brush, is a cult beauty product at the minute, and is highly sought after. The Glossybox advent calendar is definitely one you can use Martin Lewis' advice for.
With such a big range of premium, full-sized products inside, you could easily buy this and split it up into gifts people will love - without having to give out a load of miniature tester pots. I reveled in opening up every door on this one.
There were a few underwhelming goodies, like Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser, but the exciting products far outweighed those. This is without doubt, my top recommendation for 2022.
You can buy the Glossybox Advent Calendar for £59 here. Here is the full list of products inside the Glossybox 2022 beauty advent calendar:
- Iconic London Contour Duo Pot - Full Size (£25)
- Spectrum Collections B13 Face Brush - Full Size (£6.99)
- ColorWow Pop & Lock - Deluxe Size (£9.90)
- Forest Essentials Illuminating Body Oil -Deluxe Size (£10)
- Nip & Fab Vitamin C Fix Tonic - Full Size (£19.95)
- The Beauty Crop Setting Spray - Deluxe size (£12)
- REFY Brow Pencil - Full Size (£14)
- Land of Lashes Faux Mink Lashes - Full Size (£7)
- Laneige Water Bank Cream Cream - Deluxe Size (£13)
- Bybi Eye Plump - Full Size (£18)
- We are Paradoxx Moisture Express Hair Mask - Deluxe Size (£12)
- XLash Eyelash Serum Pro - Full Size (£65)
- This Works In Transit Camera Close Up - Deluxe Size (£16)
- Korres Wild Rose Night Brightening Cream - Deluxe Size (£14.50)
- MILK Makeup Rise Mascara - Deluxe Size (£9)
- 111Skin Rose Gold Brightening Face Mask - Full Size (£20)
- P Louise Lip Base - Full Size (£10)
- Earth Harbour Marina Face Serum - Full Size (£43)
- Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser - Full Size (£1.22)
- L’Occitane Shampoo - Deluxe Size (£3)
- L’Occitane Conditioner - Deluxe Size (£3)
- Frank Body Peppermint Coffee Body Scrub - Full Size (£13.95)
- GOSH Copenhagen Brow Lift - Full Size (£12.99)
- Glossier Cloud Paint - Full Size (£17)
- Glossier Balm Dotcom - Full Size (£10)
- Rituals Ritual of Ayurveda Shower Foam - Deluxe Size (£5.50)
- Rituals Ritual of Jing Body Lotion - Deluxe Size (£10)
- Magnitone XOXO SoftTouch Cleansing Brush - Full Size (£40)
6/5
The skincare lover's advent calendar: LookFantastic Beauty Advent Calendar - £99 (Contains over £500 of products)
Like Glossybox's offering, the LookFantastic advent calendar also contains an impressive number of premium and high-end items. As the LookFantastic advent calendar is not part of the website's sale, it's a little pricier than Glossybox's, but given it contains more than £500-worth of items, it's well worth the spend.
Some of the most impressive offerings include Zelens Tea Shot Urban Defence Serum, which is worth £41, and Avant Velvet Perfecting Rose Sugar Scrub.
I was also elated to discover a Disciple Gua Sha, which costs £30 inside the calendar. It's just the thing to help with puffy eye bags and tired skin over the Christmas period - especially if you pop it in the fridge.
I'd advise the LookFantastic advent calendar if you're more of a skin lover, as this calendar is geared more heavily towards skincare than it is to make-up. There are, however, some brilliant make-up products, like West Barn Co Gel Brows with Spoolie, and Revolution Lip Satin Kiss Lipstick & Pout Bomb Gloss.
You can buy the LookFantastic beauty advent calendar for £95 here. Here is the full list of products inside the Glossybox 2022 beauty advent calendar:
- PMD Clean Mini – worth £59
- Disciple Gua Sha – worth £30
- By Terry Hydra-pressed Powder - worth £18
- Rituals Ayurveda Mini Diffuser – worth £16.50
- West Barn Co Gel Brows with Spoolie – worth £15
- Elemis Pro Collagen Cleansing Balm – worth £9.50
- Drunk Elephant Protini ™ Polypeptide Cream – worth £5.95
- Iconic Triple Threat Mascara – worth £20
- ESPA Optimal Skin Pro Moisturiser – worth £50
- Demi Candle Femme Mini or Elle Mini – worth £8
- Zelens Tea Shot Urban Defence Serum – worth £41
- Sachajuan Hair Repair Mask – worth £6
- The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% + HA – worth £6.90
- BEAUTYPRO Warming Eye Mask – worth £2.95
- Luvia 2 Pan Eyeshadow – worth £14.33
- We Are Paradoxx 3-in-1 Hair Repair – worth £10.50
- Revolution Lip Satin Kiss Lipstick & Pout Bomb Gloss – worth £10
- Aroma Active Repair Cream Light – worth £6
- Rodial Vit C Brightening Mask – worth £34
- Christophe Robin Cleansing Purifying Scrub – worth £42
- Avant Velvet Perfecting Rose Sugar Scrub – worth £58
- Inika Black Eye Pencil – worth £19
- Emma Hardie Plump & Glow Hydrating Facial Mist – worth £13.99
- Philip Kingsley Elasticizer Booster – worth £4.60
- First Aid Beauty Bump Eraser Body Scrub – worth £6
5/5
The bath fanatic's advent calendar: Lush Deluxe Advent Calendar - £185
Lush's Christmas advent calendar is one that needs no introduction. It's hugely popular with shoppers each year, and if you like a long bubble bath as much as Rev Run, you will be in absolute HEAVEN.
This was one of the most exciting advent calendars to open - there was something about it that provided a childlike joy, and that's an unbeatable feeling during the festive period. Not only is the packaging beautiful, but the box also jam-packed with those Lush scents we all know of, making it the best smelling advent calendar out there.
It's not the cheapest advent calendar on the list, but it is one of the most special offerings. The advent calendar contains lots of people's festive favourites; including bubble bars, bath bombs and shower gels.
This is another great option if you want to go full Martin Lewis and divide it up into seperate gifts for people. There are some really gorgeous pieces inside, sure to impress, so while it looks expensive, it could save you a lot of cash in the long-run.
I was particularly excited by the shower gels, as these bottles go a long way, and smell delicious. Inside the Lush advent calendar you'll also get Sleepy Body Lotion, which has racked up thousands of rave reviews from shoppers who claim it helps them to sleep better I've tried it, and it really does).
There's also a Turmeric Latte Perfume inside, which I loved. To make it even more special, the Lush advent calendar contains four products you can't buy in-store - the Gingerbread House bubble bar, Christmas Party bath bomb, Ice Rainbow bubble bar and Christmas Eve Soap.
If you don't want to fork out £185 for the Lush advent calendar (we know the cost of living crisis is making things tight right now), there are some cheaper options available. You can shop Lush's advent calendars here.
The Lush Advent Calendar contains:
- Golden Pudding bath bomb
- Turmeric Latte perfume 15ml
- Gingerbread House bubble bar (Retro product, exclusive to gift)
- Hot Toddy shower gel 115g
- Christmas Party bath bomb (Retro product, exclusive to gift)
- Ice Rainbow bubble bar (Exclusive to gift)
- Christmas Eve soap (Exclusive to gift)
- Golden Wonder soap 85g
- Elf Shake shower gel 120g
- Golden Angel bubble bar 120g
- Salted Caramel lip scrub
- Moon Bath bath bomb
- Magical Santa bath bomb
- Party Popper bubble bar
- Candy Cane reusable bubble bar
- Gift Horse bath bomb
- Sleepy body lotion 50g
- Sweet Wild Orange hand balm 50g
- Montalbano shampoo bar
- Rainbow bubble bar
- Orange shower scrub 130g
- Snow Fairy shower gel 100g
- Sweet Pudding bath bomb
- Crystal Snow bath bomb
- Golden Pear soap 150g
5/5
The anti-ageing advent calendar : Avon 24 Days of Beauty - £65 (Contains £138-worth of products)
Avon's advent calendar contains an impressive selection of products from the beauty retailer. I LOVED this one as it contains several different perfumes, and I am the biggest fragrance fan going.
The advent calendar also contains some of the brand's most highly-rated items - some which have gone viral. Perhaps the most exciting is the Anew Renewal Power Serum 30ml, which is a huge hit with Manchester Evening News readers, and has sold out several times thanks to its impressive anti-ageing properties.
Another hero item is the Skin So Soft Original Dry Oil Spray, which went viral last summer because it is, surprisingly, an amazing insect repellent. It also keeps your skin beautiful.
You can buy the Avon beauty advent calendar for £65 here. Here is the full list of products inside the Avon 2022 beauty advent calendar:
- Anew Renewal Power Serum 30ml
- Skin So Soft Original Dry Oil Spray 150ml
- Glimmerstick Eyeliner in Blackest Black
- Ultra Matte Lipstick in Truest Red
- Ultra Satin Lipstick in Chic
- Gel Shine Nail Enamel in Showmance 10ml
- Anew Lifting Dual Eye System
- Far Away EDP Purse Spray 10ml
- Always EDP Purse Spray 10ml
- Attraction The Game for Her Body Lotion 150ml
- Eve Confidence EDP Purse Spray 10ml
- Ultra Colour 60 Second Express Nail Enamel in Think Fast Pink 10ml
- Ultra Colour Lip Gloss (shade may vary)
- Glimmerstick Diamonds Eyeliner in Silver Lights
- Glimmerstick Lip Liner in True Red
- Legendary Lengths Mascara in Blackest Black 10ml
- Absolute Nourishment Treatment Serum 30ml
- Tinted Lip Balm in Bare
- Micro Fine Brow Pencil in Dark Brown
- Anew Revitalising Micellar Water Trial Size 50ml
- Foot Works 3-in-1 Oil with Lavender 50ml
- Planet Spa Aromatherapy Beauty Sleep Hand Cream 30ml
- Clearskin Blemish Clearing 4-Minute Mask 75ml
- Lasting Gel Shine Base Coat 10ml
4.5/5
The beauty on a budget advent calendar : Pretty Little Thing Advent Calendar -£34.20 instead of £45 with code PINK24 (contains £141 of product)
Pretty Little Thing currently has 24% off everything for Pink Friday if you use the code PINK24, so its advent calendar is great value at £34 instead of £45. It's not the most lavish of advent calendars if you compare it so some of this year's other offerings, but at a mid-range price point, it's a brilliant option if you want beauty on a budget.
The PLT advent calendar contains some brilliant brands, like Color Wow (one of my absolute fave hair care brands), Bondi Sands, StarSkin and Olaplex. There are some less exciting offerings, like Carmex and Barry M, but as a whole, everything inside is pretty useful.
There's also a good selection of PrettyLittleThing's own brand items, which are well worth giving a go.
You can buy the PLT beauty advent calendar for £32.40 here. Here is the full list of products inside the PLT 2022 beauty advent calendar:
- Carmex Naturally Berry
- Color Wow Raise the Root 50ml
- Peaches & Cream Lipliner Praline
- Aroma Active Sleep Salt Soak, 50g
- This Works Pillow Spray 5ml
- Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe Herbs & Rosewater 59ml
- PRETTYLITTLETHING 5 Pan Eyeshadow Palette - Starlight
- PRETTYLITTLETHING Beauty Blender Sponge
- PRETTYLITTLETHING Fluffy Definer Brush
- PRETTYLITTLETHING Lip-gloss - Nude
- PRETTYLITTLETHING Volume & Length Mascara
- Starskin Smoothing Bio-Cellulose Eye Masks
- Vita Coco Organic Coconut Oil 50ml
- Wet N Wild Mega last Lipstick Bare it All/Sand Storm
- Bondi Sands Glo Lights Highlighter
- Sleek Loose Pigment
- Physic Sister's Jade Gua Sha
- Face Facts Overnight Face Serum
- Barry M Cheek & Lip Tint
- Primalash Eyelashes
- Sassy Shop Wax - Snow Pixie Wax Melt
- Olaplex No 3 20ml
- Palmer's Coconut Oil Formula Cleansing Balm 4ml x3
- Brush Works 8 Piece Setting Clips
4/5
The Nordic Beauty Advent Calendar: Lumene Advent Calendar 24 Nordic Beauty Treasures - £74.99 instead of £99 in the LookFantastic Black Friday sale (contains £188 of products)
Lumene is one of the lesser-known beauty brands for advent calendars, but if you've never heard of it before, now's the time. Lumene prides itself on skincare and anti-ageing products that really work, and this advent calendar is jam packed with items to give you smooth and glowing skin just in time for Christmas.
As well as skincare, you'll also find a decent amount of makeup. Some of my favourite items include the Brightening Day Fluid Mineral Spf30, Luminous Shine Hydrating & Plumping Lip Gloss and Instant Illuminizer.
The Lumene advent calendar puts a real focus on skincare, so if you're looking to up your beauty routine, or are buying a gift for someone else who wants glowing skin, this is the perfect treat.
You can buy the Lumene Advent Calendar 24 Nordic Beauty Treasures in the LookFantastic Black Friday sale for £74.99 instead of £99 here. Here is the full list of products inside the Lumene 2022 beauty advent calendar:
- Nordic-C [Valo] Brightening Day Fluid Mineral Spf30 10 ml,
- Nordic-C [Valo] Clear Glow Cleansing Gel Scrub 15ml
- Nordic-C [Valo] Fresh Glow Brightening Gel Mask 15ml
- Nordic-C [Valo] Glow Boost Essence 8 ml
- Nordic-C [Valo] Glow Renew Night Serum 8 ml
- Nordic-C [Valo] Glow Reveal Moisturizer 10ml
- Nordic Hydra [Lähde] Aqua Serum 8 ml
- Nordic Hydra [Lähde] Hydration Recharge Overnight Cream 15 ml
- Nordic Hydra [Lähde] Pure Arctic Miracle 3-In-1 Micellar Cleansing 50ml
- Nordic Hydra [Lähde] Purity Dew Drops Hydrating Eye Gel 5ml
- Nordic Hydra [Lähde] Oxygen Recovery 72h Hydra Gel Mask 15 ml
- Nordic Clear [Tyyni] Calming Hemp Oil-Cocktail 15 ml
- Nordic Bloom [Lumo] Anti-Wrinkle & Firm Moisturizing Eye Cream 15ml
- Nordic Bloom [Lumo] Anti-Wrinkle & Firm Night Moisturizer 15 ml
- Nordic Bloom [Lumo] Anti-Wrinkle & Revitalize Rich Day Cream 15 ml
- Nordic Ageless [Ajaton] Radiant Youth Night Elixir 8 ml
- Arctic Hydra Care [Arktis] Moisture & Relief Rich Day Cream 15 ml
- Bright Eyes Eyeshadow Primer 5 ml
- Natural Glow Skin Tone Perfector – 3 Coral Blush 20ml
- Brow Care Fixing Gel 5 ml
- Luminous Shine Hydrating & Plumping Lip Gloss – 11 Old Rose 5ml
- Stay Volume Mascara 9 ml
- Instant Illuminizer – Rosy Dawn 8 ml
- Instant Glow Uv Primer Spf 30 8 ml
4/5
The cult beauty Advent Calendar: Benefit Sincerely Yours Beauty Holiday 2022 Advent Calendar £44.60 when you spend £60 on Benefit in Boots
As someone who's used Benefit Cosmetics for years, I was really excited to open this one. Benefit has become a cult beauty staple in the UK thanks to its high-quality products, and this advent calendar contains several of them.
This is a really, really good calendar if you're into your makeup. The Benefit Sincerely Yours Beauty Holiday 2022 Advent Calendar costs £59.60 at Boots, but the retailer currently has an offer on where you can get 25% off if you spend £60 on the brand.
The cheapest Benefit product in the offer is the Benefit All-Purpose Pencil Sharpener, so if you add this to your advent calendar in your basket, you'll get a whopping 25% off. You could also combine the advent calendar with a different Benefit item to give as a gift to redeem the discount.
The only disappointing thing about this advent calendar is that it only has 12 doors instead of 24, but if you don't mind opening one door every other day, it's no great loss. You should also be aware that its brow products only come in shade 3, so check that's a match for your brows before buying.
You can buy the Benefit Sincerely Yours Beauty Holiday 2022 Advent Calendar £44.60 on the Boots website here. Here is the full list of products inside the Benefit Cosmetics 2022 beauty advent calendar:
- Benefit Roller Liner
- Benefit BADGal Bang! Mascara
- Benefit They're Real Magnet Mascara
- Benefit Roller Lash Mascara
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Benefit They're Real Mascara
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Benefit 24 hour brow setter
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Benefit Gimme Brow in Shade 3
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Benefit Pecisely, My Brow in Shade 3
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Benefit POREfessional Pore Primer
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Benefit POREfessional Hydrate Primer
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Benefit Hula Bronzer
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Benefit Dandelion Blush
4/5
The calendar that gives back: Boots Macmillan 24 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar - £38 instead of £88 (contains more than £200-worth of products)
Boots' Macmillan 24 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar is currently a Star Buy, and has been reduced by more than half price down tor £38 from £88. Christmas is all about giving, and that's exactly what this advent calendar encapsulates.
For every calendar sold, Boots will give £2 to the Macmillan cancer charity, so it'll make you feel good as well as look good. But while the calendar gives to charity, it also contains a load of Boots' most popular products. I worked it out, and the retail value of the items inside is well over £200.
Inside you'll find treats from brands like Champneys, Sleek, No7 and Ted Baker. There are, of course, a few Soap and Glory items inside, so you KNOW you'll be smelling good.
I was particularly impressed by the Liz Earle offerings inside. Back in the day my mum used to have Liz Earle on QVC in the hope of bagging a bargain, so I'll definitely be gifting her some goodies from this.
You can buy the Boots Macmillan 24 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar for £38 instead of £88 on the Boots website here . Here is the full list of products inside the Boots Macmillan 24 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar :
- Boots Ingredients Hyaluronic Acid Serum 30ml
- Boots Ingredients Hyaluronic Acid Moisturiser 30ml
- Botanics Peaceful Night Pllow Mist Lavender & Sweet Marjoram 100 ml
- Champneys Moisturising Face Mask 37ml
- Liz Earle Instant Boost Skin Tonic 50 ml
- Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser 30ml
- Liz Earle Eyebright Soothing Eye Lotion 50ml
- No7 Protect & Perfect Intense ADVANCED Eye Cream 5ml
- No7 Protect & Perfect Lip Care 10ml
- No7 Precision Lips Pencil - Nude
- No7 Stay Perfect Eye Pencil - Black
- No7 The Full 360 Mascara - Black
- No7 Flawless Finish Blending Sponge
- No7 Gel Finish Nail Colour Rose Gold 10ml
- No7 HydraLuminous Water Surge Gel Oil Free 25ml
- Soap & Glory Bright & Beautiful Brightening Sheet Mask
- Soap & Glory Heel Genius Foot Cream 50ml
- Soap & Glory CLEAN ON ME Hydrating Body Wash 75ml
- Sleek MakeUP Fierce Felt Eyeliner Zodiac - Black
- Sleek MakeUP i-Divine Palette Level Up
- Ted Baker Raspberry & Orange Blossom Body Lotion 50ml
- Boots Extracts Mango Hand Cream 30ml
- Boots Eyelash Curler
- Liz Earle Pure Cotton Cloth
4/5
The calendar packed-full of beauty tools: Real Techniques 25 Days Of Beauty Advent Calendar- £25 instead of £80 at Superdrug
As part of Superdrug's MAMMOTH Black Friday sale, the Real Techniques 25 Days Of Beauty Advent Calendar has been reduced from £80 to £25. If you're anything like me, and get through make-up brushes like there's no tomorrow, you will absolutely love this one.
I found it particularly useful when I couldn't find a pair of tweezers to apply my lashes. To my luck there was a pair inside, and I was over the moon. When I was looking up information on the calendar, I spotted a review which speaks perfectly, so you don't just have to take my word for it.
It reads: "I'm a massive fan of the real techniques brushes and sponges already so this was the perfect treat for me so if you're already a fan of real techniques products then you will love this! The colours of the calendar itself are so eye catching and I absolutely love that there are doors on the back and front, this saves space and excess packaging. This is also a full size 25 day calendar so perfect for starting December 1st to take you right up to Christmas day. I love that the brushes are all mini size so these are perfect for travelling, they're all a gorgeous bright pink colour too so they'll definitely stand out in your collection. I also love how the pink theme follows through with every product! Included in this calendar is 2 hair clips, pink silky hair scrunchie, a brow stencil, 2 undereye shields, undereye cooling roller, brush and sponge gel cleanser, 6 different mini brushes, 5 different miracle complexion sponges, a miracle cleansing sponge, miracle powder sponge, travel sponge case, a mask applicator, a brow razor, blotting paper, reusable makeup remover pad, a mini spoolie and tweezers. This is the perfect gift for someone special or a gorgeous treat for yourself - we all deserve to treat ourselves once in a while!"
You can buy the Real Techniques 25 Days Of Beauty Advent Calendar- £25 instead of £80 on the Superdrug website here . Here is the full list of products inside the Real Techniques 25 Days Of Beauty Advent Calendar :
- Satin scrunchie
- Eyebrow stencils
- Hair clips x 2
- Real Techniques Makeup Remover Pad x 1
- Real Techniques Brush + Sponge Cleansing Gel 30ml
- Blotting Papers
- Real Techniques Under-Eye Shields x 2
- Real Techniques Eye Cooling Skincare Roller
- Real Techniques Face / Eyebrow Razor
- Real Techniques Tweezers
- Real Techniques Mini 206 Contour Brush
- Real Techniques Mini 200 Expert Face Brush
- Real Techniques Miracle Powder Sponge
- Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge
- Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge
- Real Techniques Mini 301 Makeup Brush
- Real Techniques Mini 402 Finishing Makeup Brush
- Real Techniques Exfoliating Cleansing Sponge
- Real Techniques Mini 332 Smudge Makeup Brush
- Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge
- Real Techniques Face Mask Applicator
- Real Techniques Mini 207 Detailer Makeup Brush
- Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge Travel Case
4.5/5
The conscious beauty advent calendar: Holland and Barrett's 25 Days of Conscious Beauty Advent Calendar £35 instead of £55 in the Black Friday sale (worth over £180)
If you're looking for conscious, vegan products, then Holland and Barrett's 25 Days of Conscious Beauty Advent Calendar is a must-buy. I'm the first to admit that, until about a year ago, I wasn't too clued up on conscious beauty.
My sister, an ecologist, first got me intrigued when she introduced me to Salt of the Earth Spray Deodorant - a natural deodorant which comes in this year's Holland and Barrett beauty advent calendar. It smells AMAZING, and way better than any other deodorant I've tried.
Now I'm keen to try as many conscious products as possible, and this is a great advent calendar if you want to do the same. I highly recommend it. If you're all about conscious beauty, or want an entirely vegan offering, you'll already know how brilliant the selection in this calendar is.
A few personal favourites you'll find inside include: Source UK Sleep Eye Mask, Psychic Sisters Aventurine Gua Sha Facial Wand, Miaroma Frankincense Oil and Aroma Works Lemongrass & Bergamot Candle.
You can buy Holland and Barrett's 25 Days of Conscious Beauty Advent Calendar £35 instead of £55 in the Black Friday sale here. Here is everything you'll find inside:
- VitaSkin Vitamin C Cleansing Balm – 100ml – RRP: £15.00 (full size)
- FRUU Watermelon Lip Balm – 4.5g – RRP: £2.99 (full size)
- Olivia Olive Oil Soap – 125G – RRP: £1.99 (full size)
- Pip & Pod Dragonfruit Face Scrub – 50ml – RRP: £9.99 (full size)
- Magnitone Bamboo Swipes – 2 Pack – RRP: £10.00
- Miaroma Frankincense Oil – 10ml – RRP: £14.00 (full size)
- Tisserand De-Stress Moodfix Mist – 9ml – RRP: 90p
- Dr Organic Rose Otto Eye Serum – 10ml – RRP: £10.99 (full size)
- Westlab Mindful Bathing Salts – 454g – RRP: £3.17
- Evolve Hyaluronic Serum 200 – 10ml – RRP: £10.00
- So Eco Duo Brow Brush – RRP: £7.50 (full size)
- Q+A Hyaluronic Acid Daily Moisturiser – 75ml – RRP: £8.50 (full size)
- NBTY Beautiful Skin Gummies – Pack of 60 – RRP: £16.99 (full size)
- Urban Veda Reviving Night Cream – 20ml – RRP: £8.00
- Salt of the Earth Crystal Spring Spray Deodorant – 100ml – RRP: £3.99 (full size)
- Ethique Pinkalicious Shampoo and Guardian Conditioner – RRP: £5.99
- Naturtint Hairfood Goji Mask – 30ml – RRP: £1.40
- Source UK Sleep Eye Mask – bespoke product (full size)
- Fushi Jojoba Gold Oil – 10ml – RRP: £2.00
- Psychic Sisters Aventurine Gua Sha Facial Wand – RRP: £20.00 (full size)
- Ayumi Neem Face Mask – 20ml – RRP: £1.20
- Aroma Works Lemongrass & Bergamot Candle – 10ml – RRP: £4.66
- Vita Coco Coconut Oil – 50ml – RRP: £2.99 (full size)
- Faith in Nature Dragon Fruit Body Wash – 400ml – RRP: £5.49 (full size)
- Weleda Skin Food Body Lotion – 75ml – RRP: £14.95 (full size)
4.5/5
The luxury beauty advent calendar: Avant Hydrate & Replenish Advent Calendar - £269 (contains £968-worth of products)
This is by far the most expensive advent calendar on the list, but it also contains almost £1,000 worth of products. It may sound pricey, but this really is excellent value for money.
There are two different Avant advent calendars available this year - the Hydrate and Replenish advent calendar, and the Renew and Rejuvinate advent calendar.
If you're not sure which is best for your skin and hair type, you can take a quiz on the Avant website to find out. These advent calendars are pure LUXURY.
The Renew & Rejuvenate Advent Calendar focuses on anti-ageing, and contains 12 full-size products - which cost a total of £898. Some of the products cost £99 on their own, so this is a brilliant investment if you don't mind splashing the cash.
The products in the Renew & Rejuvenate Advent Calendar are:
Bi-Phase Hyaluronic Acid Rejuvenating Micellar Water 200ml - £72
Infused with replenishing ingredients, Bi-Phase Hyaluronic Acid Rejuvenating Micellar Water works in two phases. First, the oil phase, aiming to instantly dissolve resilient and waterproof make-up. Then, the micellar water phase, working to capture impurities, whilst dissolving make-up from the face, eyes and lips in one gentle action, without rubbing or rinsing.
Blue Volcanic Stone Purifying & Antioxidising Cleansing Gel 100ml - £77
Awarded Women & Home Clever Skincare Awards 2022 - Best Cleanser For Oily Skin our mild, non-drying, facial cleanser, aims to effortlessly eliminate excess oil, dirt and make up without leaving skin feeling over-exposed. With a cocktail of antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant extracts such Salicylic acid and Vitamin E, the Blue Volcanic Stone Purifying & Antioxidising Cleansing Gel helps prevent breakouts and soothe irritation. The perfect first step in your skincare regime.
Glycolic Acid Rejuvenating Face Exfoliator 50ml - £92
Aims to gently exfoliate and retexture the skin. This rejuvenating exfoliator is designed to reveal refined, brightened and renewed skin.
Collagen Intense Radiance Activator Serum 30ml - £92
Our Collagen Intense Radiance Activator Serum is infused with brightening and illuminating signature ingredients contributing towards visibly radiant and healthy skin.
R.N.A Radical Anti-Ageing & Lifting Duo Moisturiser 50ml - £99
One of the most radical ways to combat ageing, this day and night formula works to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for a youthful complexion.
Dynamic Hydra-Balancing & Firming Pullulan Night Moisturiser 50ml - £74
A lightweight, dynamising serum that aims to blanket the skin in pure oxygen, providing it with vivid rejuvenation. Fortified with innovative ingredients, this formula helps protect against environmental pollution and free radical damage, leaving complexion radiant and invigorated.
Anti-Ageing Glycolic Lifting Face & Neck Mask 50ml - £89
The ideal face and neck mask that works overnight to rejuvenate your skin. The Anti-Ageing Glycolic Lifting Face & Neck Mask combines signature ingredients and lab based actives including Glycolic Acid, Moringa seed oil and Hydrogenated Polydecene.
Anti-Ageing Collagen Lip Line Corrector 8ml - £89
Harbouring revolutionary ingredients such as Collagen and Glycerin, the Anti-Ageing Collagen Lip Line Corrector is designed to address visible signs of ageing on the lips.
R.N.A Radical Anti-Ageing & Tightening Body Cream 100ml - £89
This revolutionary R.N.A Radical Anti-Ageing & Tightening Body Cream is designed to reverse the visual effects of ageing on skin, namely sagging, wrinkling, and lack of tone. Massaging this rich body cream into targeted areas will noticeably help firm and tighten skin.
Hydra-Bright Collagen Eye Restoring Pads x 3 - £34
Wake up to brighter eyes with this revolutionary eye set, saturated with a complex combination of active ingredients. It aims to smooth, intensely hydrate and minimise the appearance of fine lines, dark circles and puffiness.
Centifolia Rose Radiance Capturing Mask x 1 - £19
Designed to thoroughly soothe and calm the skin, this rose mask contains powerful ingredients that will work to cleanse the skin of impurities and reduce the appearance of redness. Absorbing easily, this mask helps leave the complexion protected and feeling revitalised.
Serene Scalp Recovery Exfoliating Treatment 80ml - £72
The Serene Scalp Recovery Exfoliating Treatment as a spring-clean for your scalp, working to sweep away build-up, balancing oils and fighting flakes to keep your hair follicles healthy.
The Hydrate & Replenish Advent Calendar is for those with normal/dry complexions and hair. It contains 12 full-size Avant skincare and haircare products formulated with the aim of restoring dry skin and hair, thereby leaving you with a dewy, glowing complexion and luscious, silky locks. The items inside are:
Blue Volcanic Stone Purifying & Antioxidising Cleansing Gel 100ml - £72
Awarded Women & Home Clever Skincare Awards 2022 - Best Cleanser For Oily Skin our mild, non-drying, facial cleanser, aims to effortlessly eliminate excess oil, dirt and make up without leaving skin feeling over-exposed. With a cocktail of antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant extracts such Salicylic acid and Vitamin E, the Blue Volcanic Stone Purifying & Antioxidising Cleansing Gel helps prevent breakouts and soothe irritation. The perfect first step in your skincare regime.
Proactive Mandelic Acid Restoring & Anti-Pollution Toner 200ml - £72
Powered by Mandelic acid, this scrub works to smooth texture and increase radiance whilst being gentle on skin.
Centifolia Rose Radiance Capturing Mask x 1 - £19
Designed to thoroughly soothe and calm the skin, this rose mask contains powerful ingredients that will work to cleanse the skin of impurities and reduce the appearance of redness. Absorbing easily, this mask helps leave the complexion protected and feeling revitalised.
Flawless Energising & Oxygenating Caffeine 2-1 Face & Eye Serum 30ml - £92
A lightweight, dynamising serum that aims to blanket the skin in pure oxygen, providing it with vivid rejuvenation. Fortified with innovative ingredients, this formula helps protect against environmental pollution and free radical damage, leaving complexion radiant and invigorated.
Pro-Radiance Brightening Eye Final Touch 10ml - £97
Part of the Avant Age Radiance range, this eye cream helps illuminate your eye area.
Pro-Intense Hyaluronic Acid Illuminating Day Cream 50ml - £97
A revolutionary facial moisturiser designed to intensify the illumination of your skin. It is suitable for all skin types and will work to rapidly hydrate the skin and leave the complexion looking plumper, rejuvenated, firmer, with the appearance of lines and wrinkles significantly diminished.
Deluxe Hyaluronic Acid Vivifying Face & Eye Night Cream 50ml - £98
An anti-ageing moisturiser for the face and targeted eye area, formulated with Hyaluronic acid that works to deeply nourish and hydrate your skin. It combines signature ingredients to help improve the appearance of enlarged pores, uneven skin tone, fine lines, dullness and a weakened skin surface.
8 Hour Radiance Renewal Sleeping Mask 50ml - £84
This Beauty Bible award-winning, overnight sleeping mask, designed for dry and combination skin, will work to restore the moisture in your skin. Formulated with nourishing, soothing ingredients this facial mask with help intensely hydrate dry skin whilst working to revive dull, tired skin by reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Hyaluronic Acid Age Fix Toning Night Concentrate Mist 30ml - £82
Harbouring powerful hydrating and anti-ageing properties, the Hyaluronic Acid Age Fix Toning Night Concentrate Mist has been formulated to tone and soften skin.
Pro-Elongating Biotin Lash & Brow Fortifier Serum 3ml - £74
Our Pro-Elongating Biotin Lash & Brow Fortifier Serum is designed for those with short, thin, fragile lashes, needing a precise enhancement. It will work to upgrade the look of lashes without the need for false extensions. This lightweight, quick and easy to use serum is packed full of essential ingredients that help boost your lashes growth, fullness, and length.
Advanced Bio Restorative Superfood Facial Oil 30ml - £109
A Superfood Facial Oil combining a replenishing elixir of oils and papaya extract that work to visibly restore your skin.
Reconstructing Keratin Complex Ultra Shine Hair Cream 100ml - £67
This innovative hair reconstructing formula aims to leave hair smooth and radiant whilst stimulating growth and reducing scalp irritation.
The advent calendar for art lovers: Boots x Eleanor Bowmer - Christmas Advent Calendar - £36.85 instead of £55 in Boots' Black Friday sale
Designed by Eleanor Bowmer - an artist from the North West, we couldn't not include this advent calendar. It's one of the most beautiful out there, and a delight to look at before you've opened a single door. This advent calendar wasn't my favourite in terms of what's inside, as a few things were a bit samey, but it's still great value for money. I'd argue this one is a little more style over substance.
There are some really lovely scented bits inside. So if you like your fragrance, this is one for you.
You can buy the Boots x Eleanor Bowmer - Christmas Advent Calendar for £36.85 instead of £55 in Boots' Black Friday sale here. Inside you'll find
- 2 x 50g Soy blend candles
- 1 x 50ml Foot scrub
- 2 x 50ml Body Scrubs
- 2 x 50ml Body Butters
- 3 x 12ml lip balm tubes
- 2 x 3g lip balm sticks
- 2 x 30ml hand creams
- 1 x 50g Bath salts
- 3 x 30g Bath fizzers
- 1 x exfoliating gloves
- 1 x 5ml cuticle oil
- 1 x Microfibre headband
- 1 x Nail file 1 x body puff
- 1 x reusable make up remover disc
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