By Hannah Powling
Advent calendars have massively upped their game. I’ll admit, I do enjoy that non-guilty bite of chocolate through December (you’re allowed because it’s Christmas). But – imagine the delight of what was once a little piece of choccy has now taken the form of a wonderful beauty product to wake up to each day.
This year there are some divine Beauty Advent Calendars to get your hands on; ranging from little bottles of perfume to small pots of haircare. The countdown to Christmas has never been better. Now all you need to do is decide which one is your favourite (now THAT’S the hard part)…
KéRASTASE
The first ever luxury Kérastase Advent Calendar comes out this year, to transform your locks just in time to look flawless for Christmas. Filled with iconic products from Kérastase at travel size, mini and even full size – it contains 25 goodies for all hair types, ideal for pampering yourself and sharing with friends through December. This one is available from exclusive Kérastase salons nationwide and www.kerastase.co.uk now for £80.
Clarins
Open each of the 24 doors and be spoiled with a special Clarins treat. A perfect opportunity to discover Clarins best-selling and iconic products; and try out everything from their Beauty Flash Balm, to cleansers, moisturisers and more. There’s even some treats for the men (hey stocking fillers!). Get yours now from Clarins.co.uk for £60.
Charlotte Tilbury
Charlotte Tilbury is sharing all of her best-kept beauty secrets in the form of a 12 day countdown; with the Book of Makeup Magic. Featuring her miracle-working products encased behind mini makeup cabinets, ranging from skincare to makeup remover to makeup.. this one is not to miss out on. You know you’ll just love each and every surprise. Available for £150 from CharlotteTilbury.com
Jo Malone
Why not wake up to a Jo Malone gift each morning to spoil yourself rotten this year? In true Jo Malone style, open the georgian cream townhouse filled with luxuries from colognes to nourishing body cremes. Create your own seasonal scent by layering the mini fragrances. What an indulgent countdown to Christmas! Available from JoMalone.co.uk for £260.
Ciaté London
Ciaté have launched another of their Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar this year for 24 days’ worth of festive nail gifts. Ciaté have packed this one out with more than just polish this time round – with treatments, nail toppers and a mini crystal nail file as well. They have popped in their best-sellers, and 7 brand new polish shades, including an exclusive from the Olivia Palermo x Ciate collection too. Briliant. Available from Selfridges, ASOS, Boots, Look Fantastic and Very for £49.99.
No7
This all-rounder advent calendar has a great selection of No7 goodies ranging from skincare to cosmetics; bathing bits to beauty accessories – and 6 products are also full-sized. Worth a whopping £148, it costs only £38. A bargain if you ask me. Available to buy now from Boots stores and online.
Diptyque
Fragrance and candle fans – the first ever Diptyque Advent Calendar has landed. Its collection of 25 beauty miniatures includes candles, fragrances and body oils from the luxury brand, all guaranteed to please… Available from Selfridges for £250.
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