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Now, I’m a last minute gal through and through, and I make no apologies for this. BUT today marks two weeks until the BIG DAY! Yup, the big beauty advent calendar countdown is well and truly upon us, and even by my lastminute.com standards, there’s not a moment to lose if you are still to be certain that you’ll be counting down in style.
While this might cause an induced panic within some, I’m a far more chilled creature and believe the best things come to those who wait. Let’s hope armageddon doesn’t arise and I fall victim to a sell out and a lesson learned, but in the most likely eventuality that it doesn’t, you still have a hot minute to rectify the matter.
However, a word of warning if I may, act fast, for even lastminute.com gals like moi can end up with egg on their face where should be La Mer due to tardiness…and no one wants that.
BUDGET FRIENDLY:
The perfect way to dip your toe into the wonderful world of PIXI Beauty, this stunning 12 day countdown will leave your skin hydrated with skincare icons, make up that will leave you glowing and the most refreshing eye patches on the market!
FOR SUPERFANS:
MAC 24 MYSTERY MUST HAVES £195 (WORTH £444)
If you love MAC you’ll adore this one which is filled with 19 full sized products as well as travel sized goodies from skincare and colour cosmetics.
ESPA WELLNESS ADVENT £175 (WORTH £435)
A perfect gift for those whom love wellness. With 25 products, 7 of which are full sized and include skin, body and hair care along with lifestyle including a candle.
JO LOVES have created the ultimate luxury for die hard fans of the brand. 25 of their luxurious products are included including a limited edition nail polish with Nails Inc as well as candles, fragrance brushes, bath & body and a voucher worth up to £120 to select your own favourite.
L’OCCITANE LUXURY ADVENT £149 (WORTH £276.50)
With 24 luxe skincare, fragrance and body treats housed in a stunning presentation box this will be a treat for the whole house!
FOR THE UNFAITHFUL:
BOOTS 24 PREMIUM BEAUTY ADVENT CALENDAR £150 (WORTH £612)
A whopping calendar filled with 25 over 24 doors, with 17 full-sized products from Estee-Lauder, Laneage, NARS, Elemis and MAC.
FOR HIM:
LIBERTY MEN’S ADVENT | LIBERTY £260 (WORTH £932)
THIS. IS. A. TREAT! Much is made about the iconic women’s advent from Liberty ,BUT I would like to strongly suggest that this may well be the best mens advent on the market. With brands such as Acqua Di Parma, Augustinus Bader, Kat Burki and Malin + Goetz. Consider this not an advent but an education in skincare and an expensive habit about to manifest for the man who appreciates an investment in his grooming routine.
FRAGRANCE LOVERS:
THE FRAGRANCE STORE 25 DAYS OF LUXURY £150/ £120 MEMBERS (WORTH OVER £400)
A perfect gift for a couple, this calendar includes 25 treats, 3 of which are full sized including fragrance for him, her and the home with brands such as Issey Miyake, Montblanc, Givenchy, Rabanne and Moschino. A great way to experiment
SUPERLUXE:
PARFUM DE MARLY 7 DAY OF WONDERS £305
This 7 day of Wonders advent might be small but its packed with 12 treasures to discover including a candle, body cream and of course fragrance discoveries.
SISLEY PARIS X LUKE EDWARD HALL ADVENT £640 (WORTH OVER £1050)
OK, I know, this one is bougie but it is worth over £1k and as such a great way to experience the full Sisley Paris offering, which is absolutely one of my most brands ever. There’s a selection of 25 products across skincare, makeup, haircare and body care and the advent itself is one of the most beautiful on the market, designed by Luke Edward Hall and intended to be reused over and over as the doors can be reversed to not show the numbers. A real festive treat to enjoy into the new year.
