Rather than splurging on a pricey beauty advent calendar this Christmas, beauty baubles are the a great affordable alternative and we’ve found the best ones to shop
If the copious amounts of beauty advent calendars have already got your bank account groaning, we’ve found the perfect affordable alternative – beauty baubles. Not only will they bring you some festive glam without breaking the bank, but they double as a stunning decoration that you can add to your tree, garlands, or even just use on your table as a party favour whilst hosting.
Plus, it’s up to you whether you treat yourself to opening some in the run up to Christmas just like you would with an advent calendar, or save them all as extra presents to open come December 25. So if you’ve already vetoed buying a beauty advent calendar this year, these are some of our favourite beauty baubles that are already available to buy with picks to suit all budgets.
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Sculpted by Aimee Beauty Bauble – £14
The perfect little beauty treat to have hanging on your Christmas tree, the Sculpted by Aimee Beauty Bauble contains one of the brand’s Lip Dew. The lip gloss comes in a soft sheer pink that suits all skin tones, and is perfect for layering over your go-to winter lip shades.
L’Occitane Almond Ornament – £15
Priced at £15 but worth £19.50, this L’Occitane tree ornament is filled with some of the brand’s top-favourite products. The trio of items includes the shower oil, milk concentrate and hand cream all in a delicious almond scent.
Laneige Midnight Minis – £22
A dreamy purchase for anyone who loves Laneige, this set contains £26.95 worth of minis of some of the brand’s best sellers including lip products and skincare. You’ll get two glowy lip balms, three of the brand’s iconic lip sleeping masks, a toner and a moisturiser, all in a handy design that can be hung on your tree.
Bubble Polar Pair Mini 2-Step Routine – £10
The perfect pick for teens or those just starting their skincare journey, the Bubble mini set contains two Bubble bestsellers in one giftable exclusive set. Fresh Start cleanses and refreshes while Cloud Surf delivers balanced, fluffy hydration suitable for all skin types.
Molton Brown Fiery Pink Pepper Fragrance Bauble – £16
What’s Christmas without a delicious scent or two, and Molton Brown has just dropped its latest range of festive baubles filled with some of its signature scents. Our favourite has to be the Fiery Pink Pepper, which is the perfect warm and spicy scent for the festive season.
