Countdown to the festive season

IT is almost time for beauty fans to discover what treats await behind advent calendar doors as they count down the holiday season with all manner of beauty goodies. Men aren't left out of the equation this year either, with a handful of brands offering male grooming advent calendars with products for face, body and beard.

British brand ASOS (photo below) is one of the brands that has men in mind this year with its ASOS Grooming Advent Calendar, featuring 12 men's grooming products. Treats include an Aveda Invati Men shampoo, a Clarins Men exfoliating cleanser, a Johnny's Chop Shop beard oil and ManCave Lemon and Oak shower gel. It's a whole routine of products to enjoy in festive style.

Kiehl's returns with another grooming advent calendar for 2018 featuring designs by artist Andres Bannecker, treating buyers to 24 surprise formulas for face, body and hair such as Age Defender Power Serum and Facial Fuel as well as Lip Balm #1 and Amino Acid shampoo.

The Bearded Man Company (photo above) has created an advent calendar containing 24 beard oils, with a different scent to discover each day behind its elegant windows. It's a great way to care for your beard this holiday season and all year long.

With the recent boom in women's beauty advent calendars, men look likely to get an increasing number of options in the festive seasons to come. – AFP Relaxnews