10 OF THE BEST: ADVENT CALENDARS
Who could have guessed when the first beauty advent calendars hit the shops a few years ago, that they would become such a huge phenomenon.
Back then, only a handful existed and they quickly sold out – but now there are tons to choose from, each offering 24 days’ worth of pampering pressies.
They represent excellent value for money, and make the perfect gift. So which should you choose? We’ve surveyed this year’s contenders and narrowed it down to our best buys. Filled with 24 miniatures made specially for the calendar, including bath fizzers, soaps and body wash.
The Body Shop 24 Days of the Enchanted, £45 Includes bath and body favourites like strawberry shower gel, coconut body lotion and bath bombs. Ciate Mini Mani Month, £50 20 mini nail polishes in a variety of shades, plus one full-size pot, a mini nail treatment and top coat.
Birchbox Beauty, £65 Brings together cult classics and new heroes from 24 beauty brands, including Pixi, Make Up For Ever, Lord & Berry and
Rituals.
Molton Brown Opulent Infusions, £175
Six of the 24 treats in this ravishing red box are full size, and that includes new festive eau de toilette Muddled
Plum. The pretty townhouse design conceals 24 hand and body treats, like bathing salts, body lotion and hand cream, all in delightful floral fragrances such as rose and mandarin. L’occitane Classic Beauty, £49, L’occitane
Shea Butter Hand Cream, Almond Shower Oil and Verbena Eau de Toilette are just some of the favourites.
Nuxe Beauty, £59, Escentual
Nuxe’s legendary body oils take centre stage in this chic selection, alongside skincare and body essentials.
WE 24 Days of Beauty, £70, Boots
A selection of 24 hair, bath, body and skincare minis from the Boots beauty family. For every purchase, £2 goes to women’s charity WE.
The Space NK, £250 Packed with products from Nars, Hourglass and Kevyn Aucoin plus skincare from the likes of Eve Lom, Darphin and Goldfaden
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