Products from famous names such as Estee Lauder, Elemis, M.A.C., Sol de Janeiro and Brushworks can be purchased at bargain prices if they are bought as part of an Advent calendar collection
Savings experts have revealed how the beauty product Advent calendar phenomenon could help Brits put together a collection of fabulous Christmas gifts for family and friends at a bargain price. Products from famous names such as Estee Lauder, Elemis, M.A.C., Sol de Janeiro and Brushworks can be purchased at bargain prices if they are bought as part of an Advent calendar collection.
Anita Naik, savings expert at voucher website VoucherCodes.co.uk, said: “If your friends and family have expensive taste, but your festive budget is looking a little more basic than boujee this year, this is a great way to make huge savings and still satisfy those wish lists.
“Each year, retailers run advent calendars with several gifts included, ranging from luxury skincare and beauty to homeware, toys, or even socks. The calendars are often marketed to contain products worth hundreds of pounds, but actually cost just a fraction of that price. So, in order to attain hundreds of pounds worth of re-giftable products, savvy shoppers can split the calendar’s contents into multiple presents for friends and family, giving premium presents without the hefty price tag.
“By purchasing one or more of these in-demand advent calendars, savvy shoppers can curate multiple luxurious gifts, combining affordability with thoughtful, personalised giving. With hundreds of pounds worth of products for a fraction of the cost, it’s the ideal way to spread festive cheer without overspending.”
Anita said top of the unbeatable deals that are currently available is the LookFantastic Iconic Beauty Advent Calendar. It offers £565 worth of top-tier beauty products for just £100.
She said: “Packed with 27 luxury beauty items, this limited-edition advent calendar is the perfect cost-effective solution for splitting down and re-gifting.”
Products in the LookFantastic Iconic Beauty Advent Calendar include:
Skincare
ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Marine Cream 30ml (Full-Size) – worth £64
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum 15ml (Travel-Size) – worth £35
Medik8 Press and Glow Tonic 200ml (Full-Size) – worth £28
The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Eye Serum 15ml (Full-Size) – worth £19.90
Grown Alchemist Polishing Facial Exfoliant 12ml (Travel-Size) – £16
Shiseido Uplifting and Firming Express Eye Mask (Full-Size) – worth £11
First Aid Beauty Pure Skin Face Cleanser 30ml (Travel-Size) – worth £7
Peter Thomas Roth Rose Stem Cell Anti-Ageing Mask and Cucumber Gel Mask Duo 14ml (Travel-Size) – worth £20
Ultrasun Face SPF30 25ml (Travel-Size) – worth £12
ESPA Tri-Active™ Regenerating Treatment Oil 10ml (Travel-Size) – worth £25
Bodycare and Fragrance
Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 59 Perfume Mist 90ml (Full-Size) – worth £22
Aveeno Daily Moisturising Body Lotion 100ml (Full-Size) – worth £4
This Works Perfect Body Smoothing Wash 50ml (Travel-Size) – worth £6
Rituals Ritual of Sakura Scented Candle 140g (Travel-Size) – worth £17
Cosmetics and Tools
Anastasia Beverly Hills Soft Glam Palette (14 shades, Full-Size) – worth £48
ICONIC London Prep-Set-Glow Spray in Original (Full-Size) – worth £25
M.A.C Cosmetics Lustreglass Sheer-Shine Lipstick 3g in shade Hug Me (Full-Size) – worth £24
Avant Skincare Pro Perfecting Collagen Touche Éclat Primer 30ml (Full-Size) – worth £84
LOOKFANTASTIC x Trigwell Cosmetics Velvet Powder Puffs x 2 in Iconic Blue (Full-Size) – worth £14.99
Glow Hub Gen Gleam Lip Gloss 3ml (Full-Size) – worth £10
LOOKFANTASTIC x Brushworks Satin Eye Mask in Iconic Blue (Full-Size)- worth £7.99
Ciaté London Glow-To Illuminating Blush in shade Sweet Kiss (Full-Size) – worth £20
Haircare
Wella Professionals Care Ultimate Repair Shampoo 100ml & Conditioner 75ml (Travel-Size) – worth £26
Color Wow Raise the Root Thicken and Lift Spray 50ml (Travel-Size) – worth £12
The Nue Co. SUPA_THICK Topical Scalp Serum Supplement 15ml (Travel-Size) – worth £7
Other beauty advent calendars that offer great value include:
* Cult Beauty’s ‘Curated with Love’ Advent Calendar’ – £1,000’s worth of beauty icons products for just £225
* ASOS ‘Face + Body 25 Day’ Calendar – £300 worth of body essentials for just £90
* Abbott Lyon’s ‘Made More You Advent Calendar’ – £500 worth of jewellery for £299
* The Fragrance Shop’s ‘TFS’ Advent Calendar – £300’s worth of perfume for men and women for just £126 (£96 if you’re a member)
The LookFantastic Iconic Beauty Advent Calendar has been well received by beauty bloggers and editors. Mumsnet described it as “arguably the best valued offering for this year”.
Blogger Hannah Marie Brankley wrote: “LookFantastic delivers calendars packed with incredible value, ensuring you get more than your money’s worth.”
However, a generally glowing review from the Independent carried a caveat stating: “The make-up offering is good, but not overly thrilling.”
