Western Daily Press (Saturday)
Countdown to the festivities
FROM CHOCOLATE TO CANDLES, WE HAVE GOT ADVENT CALENDARS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY. SNAP UP ONE OF THESE BEFORE THEY SELL OUT ....
OK! Beauty Box Advent Calendar
£95, okbeautybox.co.uk/advent An impressive 27 products (17 full size), behind 25 doors, worth £665. Pampering, wellness, haircare, cosmetics and skincare from luxurious big names such as Kate Somerville, Rodial, REN Clean Skincare and ESPA. Plus a voucher to redeem four copies of OK! worth £14.40.
■ VERDICT: Luxury every day
The Advent of Change
£59, The Body Shop Pamper yourself from head to toe with 24 treats ranging from shower gels to creamy body butter, lip butter and hand balm that celebrate small acts of positive change which could be recyclable packing or fair-trade ingredients. Worth £119.
■ VERDICT: Get body perfect for the big day
17. Countdown Of Joy Advent Calendar
£30, Boots Here are 24 ways to enhance your daily beauty routine with eye shadow, nail polish, lip gloss, bronzer and mascara as well as mini tweezers, emery board and an eye mask for a good night’s kip. ■ VERDICT: Filled with limited edition must-haves
Menkind Man’Stuff Advent Calendar
£30, Superdrug Has 24 lotions, potions and grooming essentials for men including shaving cream, body lotion, hand and foot lotion, shampoo, plus comb, nail brush and travel toothbrush.
■ VERDICT: A treat for blokes
L’Occitane Classic Beauty Advent Calendar
£59, Marks & Spencer
Has 24 best-sellers from Immortelle Precious Cream, Eye Balm and Divine Cream, to Verbena Soap, Reset Oil-in Serum and Shea Hand Cream. ■ VERDICT: Jam-packed with little beauties
Young fans of Colin will love this as it is filled with Colinthemed milk chocolates and a bag of festive mini Colin faces for Christmas Day. Plus they can cut out and keep the Colin Santa stop here hanger.
■ VERDICT: Good value for money
Lego City Advent Calendar £20, Argos
Has 258 pieces that include festive characters, such as Mr and Mrs Claus and a snowman, mini builds and accessories to keep kids aged five and over occupied in the build-up to Christmas.
■ VERDICT: A must for young Lego fans
KIDS
Mr Men & Little Miss Advent Calendar
£10, The Works
A special festive fun and fairytale mini storybook every day during the festive countdown from Mr Men and Little Miss favourites. Contains 24 individual stories to enjoy during December and beyond.
■ VERDICT: Get more for less as RRP is £21.99
Barbie Dreamtopia Advent Calendar £25, Argos
A Barbie doll and 24 surprises such as doll clothing and accessories including skirts, wings, a mermaid tail, shoes, a hairbrush, a unicorn and a puppy. ■ VERDICT: Lots of storytelling possibilities
Creamy milk chocolate shapes hidden behind each door that give the perfect-sized treat for each day, without any feelings of guilt.
■ VERDICT: A classic that never fails to please
* All prices correct at time of going to print. Available while stocks last