OPI Wicked Mini Nail Lacquer 12 Day Advent Calendar Review With Spoilers

This year, I'll be counting down the days to Christmas with the OPI Wicked 12 Days of Thrillifying Shades nail polish Advent calendar, and I'm here to review it for you- with plenty of spoilers of the contents!

So, this year's OPI Advent calendar is a collaboration with Wicked the movie, and features twelve bewitchingly beautiful mini OPI nail polishes in shades inspired by the characters, which are perfect for the holiday season and beyond.

There are Glinda pinks and Elphaba greens, yellow-brick-road yellows and ruby-slipper reds- and a whole ensemble of other magical nail colours in between. 

I love the mix of nail shades included in this set, and that there is a colour for every mood, and occasion. Whether you're looking to get into the holiday spirit, feeling feminine like Glinda, or going for dark and edgy like Elphaba, there's a shade for it. It's been so well curated.

Here's a full list of the mini 3.5ml nail polishes you'll find inside. (Descriptions taken from OPI's website):

♥ Ga-linda- a light pink shimmer nail polish that'll ga-lindafy you.

♥ Oh, for Oz Sake- a white polish with pink and green pearlescence that'll unleash magic.

♥ Ozitively Elphaba- a green polish with gold pearlescence.

♥ I'm the Wonderfullest- a blue polish with multi-coloured shimmer.

♥ Glinda, the Good!- a hot pink shimmer that screams 'good witch.'

♥ Love You So Munchkin- a yellow and gold polish.

♥ Deflying Gravity- a black nail polish with blue and silver shimmer.

♥ Nessa-ist Rose- a rosy red nail polish that's Nessa-sary.

♥ Let's Rejoicify- a purple nail polish with red and gold shimmer.

♥ Oz-mazing- a light gold shimmer.

♥ Witch o'clock- a positively green polish that's Wicked.

♥ Fiyero's My Man- a cobalt blue polish that nails every prince-iple.

It was the greens, Ozitively Elphaba and Witch o' Clock, that sold me on this calendar- both shades look dreamy- but the black and purple shimmers, Deflying Gravity and Let's Rejoicify, and classic rosy red, Nessa-ist, look like they're going to be favourites, too. I haven't worn or even swatched any of them yet, as I'm saving that treat for when I open them, so we'll see if my favourites change later.

All of the nail polishes included in the calendar are 3.5ml minis, but they're still a reasonable size, and you'll get at least a few manicures out of each bottle. I can't deny, it would've been nice to see a full-size nail polish included for the final day, though.

The calendar itself is smaller than a paperback book, which is so cute, and perfect if you're short on space. It's made of sturdy, recyclable cardboard, and features a Wicked-inspired design in green and gold, with Glinda and Elphaba from the movie on the front.

Pull back the giant green nail polish, and it opens on a hinge to reveal the twelve numbered windows, in numerical order, and split into two sides. The left is green and purple for Elphaba, and the right is pink, purple, and yellow for Glinda. It's such a pretty design- especially the green side.

The windows are also clearly numbered with a modern white font, so it'll be easy to locate the correct one each day. And you'll find the name of each nail polish shade on the reverse of each window. You'll want to make a note of each one in case you wish to order a full-size bottle of your favourite shades, as, annoyingly, once again, they aren't printed on the bottles. I wish OPI would just print the names on the mini bottles already- it would make identifying them so much easier.

The OPI Advent Calendar retails for £52, which is expensive for twelve mini nail polishes, but it's fair when you consider the full-sized bottles retail for around £16 each. It's also currently included in a lot of Black Friday / Cyber Monday deals, so you should be able to grab it for much less. 

Overall, it's a fantastic, reasonably-priced nail polish Advent Calendar to count down to Christmas with, with a gorgeous variety of high-quality nail shades that will keep your nails looking their best long after the festive season is over. I'd highly recommend it.

You can find it from: Amazon, Boots, Nail Polish Direct, OPI, and Pretty Little Thing. (OPI currently have the best deal)!

Which Advent Calendar have you chosen this year?

Essie Bejeweled Wonderland Nail Polish Advent Calendar 2023 Review With Spoilers

One of my Christmas traditions is counting down the days 'til Christmas with a beauty Advent calendar, and this year, I've gone with the Bejeweled Wonderland Advent calendar from nail polish favourite, Essie.

I mean, the calendar looked so good, I just couldn't resist the excuse to restock my nail polish collection.

But was the calendar worth the spend? 

Let go through it and see.

So... Essie's Bejeweled Wonderland calendar is a twenty-four day Advent calendar filled with twenty-four full and mini sized Essie nail polishes and treatments to keep your nails looking their best over the festive season and beyond.

Inside you'll find nine full-size and fourteen mini nail polishes and treatments in a variety of classic and wearable colours, and one mini nail polish remover to help prep your nails for the next manicure. 

There are a great selection of nail polish shades included in this year's calendar, from classic orange-red and delicate nude-pink to calming lush greens and gothic jet-black. They've given us a much better variety of shades than in previous years, where they've mostly played it safe with reds, pinks, and nudes, so it's great to see Essie venturing out from their comfort zone and offering a wider colour choice. The nail polish shades are still very tame compared to others on the market, but as a brand, Essie is all about classic, tasteful nail colours and less about the trends. If you want something ground-breaking, this probably isn't the Advent calendar for you, so look elsewhere. However, if you're in to more time-honoured and softer colours, it does have a gorgeous selection of shades to discover, and they're all so wearable. I haven't swatched any of them yet as I'm saving that treat for December, but I particularly love the look of Fifth Avenue (the orange-red), Off Tropic (the forest green), Suits You Swell (blushing violet), Gossip 'n' Spill (muted rose), S'il Vous Play (metallic pink-purple), and Ripple Reflect (cornflower blue). The shades are all so pretty.

Here's a full list of the contents waiting inside.

Essie Full sized original 13.5ml nail polishes:

♥ Check Your Baggage- creamy bright yellow with red undertones.

♥ Ripple Reflect- cornflower blue with red undertones.

♥ Tuck It In My Tux- elegant silken ivory creme.

♥ S'il Vous Play- metallic pink with hints of purple.

♥ Gossip N Spill- muted rose with tone-on-tone pearl.

♥ Around the Bend- vibrant, yellow-toned pink.

plus

♥ Fairy Tailor Gel Couture 13.5ml- sheer nude pink.

♥ Iced Out Expressie FX Quick Dry Nail Polish 10ml- quick dry shimmer nail polish with pearly white, duo-chrome pearls that shift from pink to purple to teal.

Essie Mini 5ml nail polishes:

♥ Wicked- deep dark sinister red (looks more like purple-black).

♥ Off Tropic- lush grove green.

♥ Bikini So Teeny- pretty yet provocative cornflower blue.

♥ Frilly Lilies- muted mid-tone orange with coral undertones.

♥ Suits You Swell- blushing violet (pink-lilac).

♥ Lady Like- elegant soft mauve.

♥ Pencil Me In- vibrant magenta with blue undertones.

♥ Fifth Avenue- stylish and creamy red-orange blend.

♥ Win Me Over- muted khaki-green with yellow undertones.

♥ Licorice- beguiling jet black.

Nail Treatments

♥ Hard to Resist Advanced Nail Strengthener 5ml- a strengthening treatment to care for and protect weak, damaged nails.

♥ Apricot Cuticle Oil 5ml- fast-absorbing, nourishing cuticle oil to condition and protect cuticles from dryness.

♥ Strong Start Base Coat 5ml- a strengthening base coat infused with biotin to reinforce for less weak and brittle feeling nails.

♥ Stay Longer Premium Longwear Top Coat 5ml- a premium long-lasting top coat to protect your manicure for up to seven days.

♥ Gel Couture Matte Top Coat 13.5ml- an ultra-glossy, quick-drying top coat to seal and protect your manicure.

♥ Good as Gone Nail Polish Remover 25ml- a mini nail polish remover with acetone and vitamin c to remove all traces of colour, leaving naturally shiny nails.

I'm also impressed to see nine full-size bottles of nail polish and not just mini-sizes hidden inside. Most nail polish Advent calendars only contain minis, with one full-size bottle for Christmas Eve, if you're lucky, so it's a treat to get so many full sized polishes. And, as each bottle would retail for £8.99 and up, it's such good value for money, too, and an economical way to try out lots of new products.

As for the packaging, the calendar itself is a massive 38cm x 38cm x 5.5cm square box with twenty-four windows cut into the cardboard. There are no fancy boxes to open and the design isn't elaborate like some out there, but it's clear and uncomplicated, and it's easy to spot the numbers on the doors. 

This year, the design takes the form of a bejewelled castle with Essie nail polish bottles for turrets, which dominates a pine and snow-draped mountainscape dotted with colourful little houses, gems and jewels, and rogue bottles of nail polish. It's an attractive design, and pretty enough to keep out among your Christmas decorations.

The Essie Bejeweled Wonderland Advent calendar retails around the £60 mark, but I managed to get mine from Perfume's Club for about £48. It's currently out of stock from them, but it's still available from Boozy Shop, and Luxplus online.

Overall, I think it's a fantastic mid-range nail polish Advent calendar to count down to Christmas with. It's got a lovely variety of nail polishes and treatments, lots of full-sized products, high-quality contents, and it's so reasonably priced. I'm really pleased with it, and I'm glad I chose it as this year's calendar. I'd definitely recommend for any one who loves nail polish, so snap one up while you can!

Which Advent calendar are you counting down to Christmas with this year?

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OPI Celebration Collection Advent Calendar Review With Spoilers 2021

I rarely get to splurge on beauty products for myself these days, so I always look forward to treating myself to a beauty Advent calendar each Christmas. This year, for the second year running, I chose the OPI Celebration Collection Advent calendar, a gorgeous little calendar bursting with mini nail polishes.

I'd intended to try something different this Christmas, but I knew I wanted another nail polish calendar, and wasn't impressed by the nail shades in the Essie, Ciate, or Barry M calendars at all. Too many boring nudes I'd never wear. OPI has the best selection of colours for my taste out of the limited selection of nail polish Advent calendars available this year, so here I am with an OPI Advent calendar beside me, ready to review for you guys for the second year in a row.

I'm so excited to tell you about it, and give you a full look at the contents.

So, the OPI Celebration Collection Advent Calendar is this year's offering from high-end nail polish favourite OPI. As usual, it's brimming with mini OPI nail treats in a range of bold and sophisticated colours to discover as you count down to Christmas, including twenty-two mini nail polishes, and three mini nail treatments. Inside, you'll discover festive reds and pretty pinks, bold blues and icy whites, and more in between, with ten brand new colours from this year's Celebration Collection Christmas range, and lots of old favourites, too.

Here's a full list of the mini OPI polishes and treatments you'll find in the calendar:

♥ Abstract After Dark- a shimmery midnight purple.

♥ All is Berry & Bright- a rich berry creme.

♥ Alpine Snow- fresh, crisp white, perfect for French tips.

♥ Big Apple Red- bright, shiny red!

♥ Big Bow Energy- a charming creme pink.

♥ Gelato on Your Mind- icy-cool pastel blue.

♥ I'm Really An Actress- a shimmery burgundy red.

♥ I'm Not Really A Waitress- a vivacious chianti red.

♥ LED Marquee- a vibrant holographic blue.

♥ Lincoln Park After Dark- midnight meets purple.

♥ Maraschino Cheer-y- bold creme red.

♥ My Color Wheel is Spinning- a holographic violet.

♥ Mylar Dreams- holographic fuchsia.

♥ OPI ♥ to Party- a rich burgundy creme.

♥ Paint the Tinseltown Red- a bold holographic red.

♥ Ready, Fete, Go- vibrant holographic teal.

♥ Ring in the Blue Year- vibrant cobalt blue creme.

♥ Snow Day in LA- a frosty pearl white.

♥ Strawberry Margarita- bright pink.

♥ Strawberry Waves Forever- strawberry glitter.

♥ Tickle My France-y- naughty nude.

♥ Turn Bright After Sunset- a dark holographic cosmic hue.

♥ Nail Envy Bubble Bath- a tinted pale pink nail strengthener.

♥ Rapid Dry Top Coat- a quick dry top coat with high shine protection.

♥ Start to Finish- a 3-in-1 base coat, top coat, and strengthener.

There are so many beautiful nail colours included in this calendar that I can't wait to try, from the vibrant holographic teal, Ready, Fete, Go! to the holographic violet, My Color Wheel is Spinning, the bold cobalt blue creme, Ring in the Blue Year, and of course, all the reds, because I will never not love a red nail polish. The calendar doesn't quite cover a whole spectrum of colours, with OPI once again choosing to fill their Advent calendar with reds, pinks, and dark purple polishes, but they have toned it down a little this Christmas, and added in a few blues and greens, which gives a little more variety. Don't get me wrong; I love red, pink, and purple nails, but there's such a thing as overkill, and I'm pleased to see more colour options in this year's calendar. 

My only real bug-bear with the selection- and it's only a little one- is that there are several nail shades that were also in last year's Advent calendar, such as Alpine Snow, Lincoln Park After Dark, and Strawberry Margherita, which is a little disappointing as a returning customer. I would personally have preferred to see a whole new selection so I could dip my toe (nails) in lots of new shades. However, the colours are gorgeous, and I can understand why they were included, as some of OPI's best-sellers of all time. I'm sure plenty of OPI fans will be pleased to find these classics in the calendar.

If you're expecting the calendar to be filled with full-size OPI nail polishes; you're going to be disappointed. All twenty-five bottles are miniature-sized, and they really are mini at just 3.5ml each. However, you still get several manicures out of each bottle, and it's a great way to try lots of OPI nail shades before committing to full-sized bottles, which we all know can be pretty pricy. They're also an ideal size to pop in your bag or suitcase to use on the go, and less likely to dry up or separate before you reach the bottom, which usually happens before I finish a full-sized bottle of nail polish.

As for the packaging, the Celebration Collection calendar is made from thin, but reasonably-sturdy recyclable card, and this year features a simple red and white design which reminds me of creased metallic foil. It opens like a book to reveal twenty-five unique nail-polish shaped cardboard windows, each numbered in order to make finding the right one a piece of cake each day- no matter how many drinks you put away at the Christmas party the night before! The design is festive and tasteful, understated but attractive, and the box won't take up too much space as it's not too big and can be folded shut.

Overall, my first impressions of the OPI Celebration Collection Advent calendar are almost entirely positive. I love most of the contents, the variety of nail colours has improved, it's not been bulked out with cheap tat like some Advent calendars, the packaging is attractive, and the price is reasonable. While I haven't tried any of the nail polishes yet, as I'm saving that pleasure for Advent, I've always been pleased with the quality of OPI nail polishes in the past, and have no reason to think this set will be any different. If I didn't trust the quality, I wouldn't be splurging on one of their calendars for the third time in five years!

I can't wait to start opening the windows this December, and will do my best to give you a peek at what polish or treatment I get each day of Advent over on Instagram. Make sure you stop by if you'd like to follow along.

The OPI Celebration Collection Advent Calendar retails for £70, but can be found much cheaper from various retailers, so make sure you shop around for the best price. OPI currently appears to have the lowest price online in the UK at just £45.44 in their Cyber Monday sales.

Have you treated yourself to a beauty Advent calendar this year, or have you gone with something a little traditional?

OPI Shine Bright Nail Polish Advent Calendar Review With Spoilers

I can't believe it's already time to start talking Advent calendars! Seriously, where has this year gone? It only feels like two minutes since I was reviewing last year's beauty calendars!

If you've been following my blog for a while, you'll know that I like to treat myself to a beauty Advent calendar every Christmas. I don't often splurge on beauty products throughout the year, so this is one beauty treat I like to give myself. This year, I decided I wanted to go with a nail polish calendar again, and after narrowing down my favourites, I chose OPI's Shine Bright Advent calendar.

Before we go any further, please note that this review contains spoilers including photos of the contents, so if you don't want to ruin the surprise for yourself, you may want to stop reading here. If you are here for the spoilers, however, keep reading, and I'll try not to disappoint you!

So, the Shine Bright Advent calendar is this year's offering from nail polish favourite OPI in collaboration with Swarovski. It features twenty-five mini OPI nail polishes in a range of bold and sophisticated colours for the holiday season, including twelve brand new shades from the Shine Bright collection, and thirteen of OPI's iconic classic colours. An almost perfect balance of new and old nail shades.

There are festive reds, playful pinks, dazzling golds, mesmerising midnights, decadent purples, and so much more, providing you with something for every mood, outfit, and occasion. It's a beautifully curated collection, and it's sure to keep your nails looking fabulous throughout the festive season- and beyond. 

The twelve new Shine Bright polishes included in the calendar are:

♥ Dressed to the Wines- a red-wine shimmer. 

♥ Gingerbread Man Can- a shimmery brown. 

♥ Heart and Coal- a black glitter. 

♥ Let's Take an Elfie- a shimmery violet-purple. 

♥ Merry in Cranberry- a playful fuchsia. 

♥ Naughty or Ice?- a shimmery champagne. 

♥ Red-y For The Holidays- a classic velvety red. 

♥ Snowfalling For You- a pearlescent pink.

♥ This Gold Sleighs Me- a metallic gold.

♥ This Shade is Ornamental- a velvety rose-pink.

♥ Tinsel, Tinsel 'Lil Star- a metallic silver.

♥ To All a Good Night- a shimmery midnight blue.

And the thirteen classic OPI nail shades included are:

♥ Alpine Snow- a whitest white.

♥ Aurora Berry-alis- a raspberry pink.

♥ Bogota Blackberry- a deep claret with an intriguing fruity sparkle.

♥ Bubble Bath- a neutral tone.

♥ It's A Girl- a baby pink.

♥ Kyoto Pearl- a soft pearly white.

♥ Lincoln Park After Dark- a midnight meets purple.

♥ Malaga Wine- a wine-red.

♥ Pompeii Purple- a hot pink with an explosion of purple.

♥ Russian Navy- a deep-sea indigo.

♥ Strawberry Margarita- a bright pink.

♥ Taupe-less Beach- an enticing taupe.

♥ Tickle My France-y- a naughty nude.

The Shine Bright calendar is filled with beautiful nail colours, although, it does contain a lot of reds, and pinks, instead of covering a whole spectrum of colours, which is common with OPI's Advent calendars. You might view this as good or bad depending on the shades you like to wear on your nails. I personally love wearing a whole rainbow of colours, yet I'm thrilled with the shades in this calendar. The colours are stunning, and there's a great mix of glosses, shimmers, glitters, and pearlescent finishes. There are so many shades inside that I can't wait to try out, especially the reds like Red-y For the Holidays and Dressed to the Wines, and the glittery blacks and blues like Heart and Coal and To All a Good Night. However, I also would've preferred to have seen a little more variety in the calendar; seven pink shades is a little excessive for one set- even if they are all different, and there are too many nudes for my taste, which are unlikely to ever get used because I prefer a bit of colour. I decided to overlook this, though, as I love the look of the majority of the nail polishes in the calendar, and I've been impressed with OPI's calendars in the past. 

All of the nail polishes in this calendar are miniature-sized OPI nail polishes, so if you were hoping for full-sized bottles, you may be disappointed. Yes, at 3.5ml they're small in size, but mini cosmetics are adorable, and you still get plenty of manicures from each bottle- I'd say at least half a dozen two-coaters. The calendar is a great way to try out lots of OPI nail shades before committing to their full-sized bottles, which, let's face it, can be quite expensive. These mini nail polishes are also the perfect size for putting in your bag or suitcase to use on the go (not that many of us are going places right now; thanks, Covid), and they're less likely to dry up or separate before you reach the bottom, which often happens to me with full sized bottles of nail polish.

My only real problem with these mini OPI nail polishes is that they don't tell you the names of the nail shades on the bottles, which can make identifying the correct shades tricky if you want to reorder a favourite colour at a later date. Sure, it tells you the names on the back of the calendar, and on the inside of each window, but who holds on to the packaging until every bottle is used up? It's a minor issue, but I wish OPI would just label each bottle to make life easier.

As for the packaging, the calendar is made from thin but reasonably-sturdy recyclable card from responsible sources, and features a modern red and pink design with disco balls and streamers. The front of the calendar is split in two, and opens up to reveal twenty-five geometric cardboard windows in deep red, pink, yellow, and purple on a background of metallic pink streamers, split in to three sections. Each window is clearly numbered in a large white font and organised in numerical order to make locating the correct window a breeze, and when you open them, you'll find the name of the polish printed on the inside behind it. I really like the design this year. It's attractive, it's festive, it's colourful, and it'll look great on display with the rest of the Christmas decorations. What's not to love?

Overall, my first impressions of the calendar are almost entirely positive. I love the majority of the nail shades, there isn't any cheap tat added to cheaply bulk out the calendar like some other nail brands have done (I'm looking at you, Essie), the packaging is attractive, and the price is reasonable. While I haven't tried any of the nail polishes inside yet, I've always been impressed with the high quality of OPI nail polishes in the past, and I'm really pleased that I chose the Shine Bright calendar for Christmas 2020. I can't wait to start trying everything over the holidays.

I'll be giving you a closer look at the polishes over on Instagram every day during Advent, so be sure to give me a follow if you want to see which polish I get each day as we count down to Christmas.

The Shine Bright Advent Calendar retails for around £65, although it can be found much cheaper with some online stores.

It's currently still available to purchase from Amazon, Just My Look, Nail Polish Direct, and OPI.

Have you treated yourself to a beauty Advent calendar this year, or have you gone for something a little more traditional?

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Ciaté Mini Mani Month Nail Polish Advent Calendar 2019 Review

This year, I will be counting down the days 'til Christmas with not one but two nail polish Advent calendars. Earlier in the week, I reviewed the Essie Advent calendar for you guys, and today I'm back to give you the low-down on this year's Ciaté Mini Mani Month calendar.

Ciaté London's Mini Mani Month nail polish Advent calendar is the original beauty calendar, which appeared on the scene years before all the other beauty brands caught on and began to release their own. This calendar has been returning year after year for about a decade now, getting a redesign and a new set of contents each year, and it's so popular it sells out every Christmas. I think this is the third or fourth Christmas I've purchased one of their Advent calendars- they're that good I keep on going back for more!

This year's Mini Mani Month Advent calendar features a metallic silver design with a modern illustration of London at Christmas time in silver, grey, and white emblazoning the front. The design includes iconic landmarks like The Shard, Tower Bridge, Big Ben, and The London Eye, along with non-descript buildings and houses, a scattering of simple modern Christmas trees, and 'Mini Mani Month' printed in a large script in the centre.

The calendar opens on a hinge like a book to reveal twenty-four large cardboard windows, with the numbers in a large font size which will make it easy to locate the right door each day.

Hidden behind its twenty-four silver windows, are twenty-four nail treats for you to discover each day in the lead up to Christmas, including twenty-two mini paint pots, one full-sized paint pot, and one limited edition glitter nail file. The set includes ten brand new shades for 2019, and six mystery polishes, which Ciaté say may vary from calendar to calendar, so you'll never quite know what shades you're gonna get!

Here's a list of everything you will find inside:

♥ Limited edition gold glitter nail file- a mini rose gold glittery emery board nail file.

♥ Party Popper full size paint pot 12ml- a clear polish with gold and holographic glitter flakes.

♥ Kiss Chase mini paint pot 5ml- a dreamy pink with luminous pastel tendencies.

♥ Gilded Goddess mini paint pot 5ml- a clear polish with glittery gold flakes.

♥ Sweet Treats mini paint pot 5ml- a candy pink shimmer.

♥ Splash! mini paint pot 5ml- a delicate pale yellow-gold shimmer.

♥ Palm Springs mini paint pot 5ml- a vibrant royal blue with a pearlescent twist.

♥ Phantom mini paint pot 5ml- a stunning teal glitter with a slight purple shimmer.

♥ White Heat mini paint pot 5ml- a creamy, glossy white.

♥ Royal Reign mini paint pot 5ml- a dark purple-grey.

♥ Snatch mini paint pot 5ml- a bold, blue-toned red.

♥ Paparazzi mini paint pot 5ml- a vampy red-black.

♥ House of Mirrors mini paint pot 5ml- a very fine sparkly silver with a delicate red shimmer.

♥ Star Crossed mini paint pot 5ml- a dreamy sunset orange and yellow gold glitter.

♥ Iced Frappe mini paint pot 5ml- a creamy, uplifting cream nude.

♥ Tutu mini paint pot 5ml- cool baby pink.

♥ Pepperminty mini paint pot 5ml- a tingly fresh mint green.

♥ Summer Haze mini paint pot 5ml- a warm orange-red.

And the six mystery shades included in my calendar are:

♥ Purple Rain mini paint pot 5ml- a pretty lilac and ice blue shimmer.

♥ Midnight in Paris mini paint pot 5ml- a gorgeous midnight blue with a silver shimmer.

♥ Cyclone mini paint pot 5ml- a turquoise to bronze shimmering duo-chrome.

♥ Up In The Clouds mini paint pot 5ml- a dreamy opalescent pale pink.

♥ After Dark mini paint pot 5ml- colour-shifting purple to blue iridescent.

♥ Violet Vixen mini paint pot 5ml- a rose-gold glitter with a red, purple, and yellow gold shimmer.

I couldn't resist taking a peek at all of the products hidden inside when the calendar first arrived, and let me tell you, there are some seriously beautiful nail shades in this set! Everything is so gorgeous. There are bold reds, mesmerising navys, pretty pinks, glamorous golds, beautiful iridescents, and so many other gorgeous shades, mostly from the Gelology creme nail paint collection. There are less nudes and more colourful shades than in some of their previous calendars, so of course, that's makes this calendar a winner in my book! I'm so impressed with the selection of nail shades included in this Advent calendar; I think it has one of the best selection of colours yet. I can't wait to try them all out this December. 

The great thing is, there are no annoying loose glitters or caviars like there used to be in past Mini Mani Month calendars, and unlike the Essie Advent calendar, it isn't bulked out with cheap accessories. Okay, there is one sturdy, glittery gold emery board included, but I can live with that. A girl can never have too many nail files around in case of nail emergencies, right? 

I've not yet tested or swatched any of the paint pots as I want to save that pleasure for Advent, but I've been a big fan of Ciaté nail paints for years, and I can tell you the formula handles like a dream, dries quickly, and is long lasting. I usually find Ciaté polishes remain chip-free for at least four or five days, which is far longer than most other nail brands I've tried. (And believe me, I've tried a lot). They're well worth the investment.

You may also be happy to know that the brand is vegan friendly, not tested on animals, and free of parabens, so they're kinder to your nails, health, animals, and the environment than many nail brands. You can purchase with a clear conscience knowing no animals were harmed to make this Advent calendar, and that Ciaté are committed to a sustainable future. How great is that?

This year's Mini Mani Month calendar contains £150 worth of products, but retails for just £50, so it's fantastic value for money, and one of the most reasonably priced beauty Advent calendars around this Christmas. It's still available to purchase from Ciaté, Beauty Expert, Debenhams, Look Fantastic, Mankind, and Nail Polish Direct, but you'll have to be quick because it won't be around for much longer!

Overall, I think this year's Mini Mani Month is a fantastic Advent calendar. The design is attractive, the contents are amazing, and the price is very reasonable for twenty four good quality nail products. I can't wait for Advent to arrive, so I can start opening the windows, and try all of the gorgeous goodies inside. My nails are going to look so good this December! 

I'll be revealing what I find inside each window over on my Instagram account during every day of Advent, along with the contents of my Essie Advent calendar, so be sure to give me a follow if you want to follow along.

How will you be counting down the days 'til Christmas this year?

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Every Beauty Advent Calendar For Christmas 2019

With just two weeks to go until the Christmas count down begins, the shops are filled with Advent calendars, and this year there are more beauty Advent calendars to choose from than ever before. On my quest to find the perfect beauty calendar for myself this year, I've come across 147 of them, and I've been busy compiling them all in to one handy post for you for the past two months to spare you the effort of hunting them all down. Y'know, because I'm good like that. It's coming to you a little later than I intended, but I've been struggling with a neck injury and a broken laptop this autumn, so I hope you'll forgive me.

You'll find every single one of this year's beauty Advent calendars in this post, including all of the big name beauty brands, and some lesser-known ones, too, including calendars from other countries in Europe. There are calendars for beauty lovers of all ages and genders, and something for every budget from an indulgent £405 to a purse-friendly £12.50. Whether you're in to skincare, hair care, make up, nail polish, bath and body care, or candles, there's sure to be a perfect Advent calendar here for you. If you can't find a calendar you're looking for, be sure to check back, as I'll be adding calendars and links to the list as they become available.

Let's start with the most expensive, and work our way down to the most affordable. You'll find men's beauty calendars, calendars from over seas, and calendars of different genres towards the end.

Brand: Dr. Barbara Sturm

Price: £405

Contents: Dr. Barbara Sturm wins the crown for this year's most indulgent beauty Advent calendar. Featuring a selection of the brand's best-selling and age-defying skin solutions in sachet, deluxe and full sizes, including supercharged serums and deluxe face creams, the calendar features your daily dose of luxurious beauty with a surprise for each day of the holiday season.
Available From: Cult Beauty, and Net-A-Porter now.

Brand: Penhaligons

Price: £350

Contents: Penhaligon's has hidden a fragrant surprise behind each door of its twelve day Advent calendar to make you light up like a Christmas tree as you count down to the big day. From the intoxicating Juniper Sling, to the dreamy serenity of Luna, and the commanding presence of Elisabethan Rose, this limited edition festive treat is perfect for anybody who loves fragrances and the finer things in life. Inside you'll find perfumes, lip balms, candles, body & hand washes, and body & hand lotions.
Available From: Penhaligons, and Selfridges now.

Brand: Acqua di Parma

Price: £350

Contents: Specially designed by Italian artist Gio Pastori, the Acqua di Parma Advent calendar will help you get to know the premium brand in all its facets. Inside this twenty-five day calendar are premium fragrance, bath & body, hair care, and skin care products from the Colonia, Blu Mediterraneo, Le Nobili and Signature of the Sun collections in travel sizes, with a special surprise for Christmas Day.
Available From: Acqua di Parma, Harrods, and Sephora now.

Brand: Dior
Price: £340

Contents: Dior fans can now celebrate the magic of the holidays inside 30 Avenue Montaigne, the home of the infamous couture house on the Champs-Élysées. Designed by the artist and illustrator Vincent Darré, Dior's Advent calendar unveils all the secrets of the Dior Workshop; an enchanting world where expert hands snip, stitch, and sew to craft the brand's exquisite gifts. Behind each window of this twenty-four day calendar, you'll discover twenty-four surprises to immerse yourself in the magical world of Christmas in Dior, from fragrances and soaps to creams and candles, and more.
Available From: Dior now.

Brand: La Mer

Price: £335

Contents: After debuting their first Advent calendar last Christmas, La Mer have returned with their second highly anticipated calendar, The Twelve Days of Glowing Renewal. This limited edition twelve-piece count down calendar from La Mer is the ultimate indulgent Advent calendar for any luxury beauty fan. From uplifting luminosity to flawless perfection, you'll discover an entire season of radiance in this luxurious count down collection. Each of the twelve days brings a different mini skin care treatment- all infused with cell-renewing Miracle Broth and La Mer's touch of glow-boosting luminosity.
Available From: Harrods now.

Brand: Jo Malone

Price: £320

Contents: The highly anticipated Jo Malone Advent calendar is back for another year with an elegant cream and taupe design that compliments its iconic product packaging. Its twenty-four drawers are bursting with Jo Malone signature scents and travel-size bath and body delights, including mini candles, colognes, and more.
Available From: Jo Malone, and Sephora now.

Brand: Diptyque

Price: £320

Contents:  If you're looking for a magical and indulgent treat this Christmas, look no further than Diptyque's Advent calendar. Inside you'll find twenty-five miniature Diptyque treasures hidden within the pretty patterned drawers of this colourful nature-print calendar to help you count down to Christmas in style, including a scented selection of mini Diptyque candles, eau de parfums, and huille de parfums.
Available From: Diptyque, Selfridges now.

Brand: Jo Loves

Price: £300

Contents: After the success of their debut calendar last Christmas, Jo Loves have returned with a new offering for 2019. Inside this stylish red and white calendar, you'll find a scented delight to enjoy every day of Advent, with a full size Christmas Trees Home Candle to celebrate Christmas Day. The twenty-five treats inside include fragrances, colognes, candles, hand & body lotion, and more, in fragrances like Orange Butterflies, White Rose & Lemon Leaves, Plum Pudding, and Rose Petal.
Available From: Jo Loves now.

Brand: Marks and Spencer

Price: £300

Contents: M&S are back for another year with their ever popular beauty Advent calendar, and it's filled with twenty-five days of surprises, including bestsellers and six full-sized favourites. Inside its twenty-five festive coloured boxes are skincare and make up treats from brands like Ren, L'Occitane, Nuxe, Stila, and many more- perfect for pampering yourself throughout the holiday season. This calendar retails for £300, but it's available to buy for just £40 if you spend £25 across clothing, home and beauty in store! How amazing is that?! 

Available From: Marks and Spencer now. (Sold out online, try in store).

Brand: Harrods

Price: £250

Contents: Housed in a beautiful navy blue coffret which will serve as a keepsake for years to come, the Harrods beauty Advent calendar is packed to the rafters with twenty-five miniature and full sizes favourites from Harrods' beauty halls. Hand selected by Head of Beauty, MIa Collins, the calendar includes everything from 111Skin Celestial Black Diamond Eye Mask to Huda Beauty Demi Matte Mogul Lipstick. The calendar is decorated with an intricate and whimsical illustration of the iconic Knightsbridge store, and its twenty five windows of joy are sure to delight any beauty lover this Christmas.
Available From: Harrods now.

Brand: Atelier Cologne

Price: £250

Contents: This holiday classic from Atelier Cologne is filled with luxurious, perfumed cult favourites for you to indulge yourself with each day of the holiday season. Inside the twenty-four drawers you'll find a selection of fragrances, leather pouches, and hero bath and body products to keep you smelling your best throughout the festive season. As you count down to Christmas, you can look forward to treats like Bois Blonds Cologne Absolue, Clementine California Cologne Absolue, and more.
Available From: Selfridges now.

Brand: Giorgio Armani

Price: £249

Contents: Designed exclusively for Selfridges, the 2019 Giorgio Armani Advent calendar is filled with twenty-four miniature version of its favourite fragrance, skin care, and make up products and accessories, including Rouge D'Armani Matte, Eyes to Kill Mascara, Lip Maestro, and Aqua Di Gioia eau de parfum.
Available From: Selfridges and Sephora now.

Brand: Net-A-Porter

Price: £225

Contents: After instantly selling out their debut Advent calendar in 2018, Net-A-Porter's Advent calendar has returned for 2019. Counting down 25 days and with a value of over £780(!), its drawers are packed with goodies picked by their team of beauty buyers. A mix of travel and full-sized products cover all the bases of your party agenda, from glamourising make up by Charlotte Tilbury and Hourglass to day-after detoxes and skin saviours from the likes of Susanne Kaufmann, Dr. Dennis Gross and Omorovicza. Tied with a ribbon, the standing display will look elegant atop a vanity table or under the tree.
Available From: Net-A-Porter now.

Brand: Liberty London

Price: £215

Contents: The iconic Liberty London beauty Advent calendar is back for 2019, and it's better than ever. This is one indulgent treat you are not going to want to miss. Housed in a stunning recyclable Liberty London box adorned in their Strawberry Thief print, this calendar is jam-packed with must-have products from Liberty's beauty hall worth a staggering £610. Inside its twenty-five pull-out drawers await cult favourites and fresh discoveries from brands like Votary, Herbivore, Diptyque and Hourglass, as well as exclusives from Vilhelm Parfumerie, Omorovieza, and Hair by Sam McKnight. 
Available From: Liberty London now.

Brand: Yves Saint Laurent

Price: £195

Contents: The count down to Christmas will be even more beautiful with this year's Beauty Advent Calendar from Parisian beauty powerhouse, Yves Saint Laurent. Housed in their signature black and gold packaging, it features a whole host of travel-sized miniatures including the iconic Touché Eclat, Black Opium perfume, and Forever Youth Liberator serum. This calendar is the perfect way to discover new YSL brand favourites and an truly indulgent gift for any beauty lover.
Available From: Douglas, and Selfridges now.

Brand: Space NK

Price: £195

Contents: After ther success of their debut Advent calendar last year, Space NK have returned with a newly re-imagined offering for 2019. Inspired by a beautiful, fairy tale tome, their calendar contains four chapters to see you through the festive season; Pre-Party, Night-Out, Morning After and Everyday, which are all filled with festive favourites. From full size essentials to miniature heroes, you'll find brands including Drunk Elephant, Charlotte Tilbury, Olaplex, and more hidden behind each of its colourful twenty-four doors. It's contents are worth a staggering £550, so while it's expensive, it's also fantastic value at £195.
Available From: Space NK now.

Brand: Fortnum & Mason

Price: £195

Contents: Fortnum and Mason have returned this Christmas with a brand new beauty calendar filled with festive beauty surprises hoarded from Fortnum's iconic beauty hall worth more than £750. Contained within each of its twenty-five drawers are the most nourishing skincare, make-up, haircare, bath and body, and wellness treats from a wide range of luxury brands including Chantecaille, Penhaligon's, Fresh, Guerlain, Sisley and more. This exceptional Advent calendar will leave your face glowing and your beauty regime on point.
Available From: Fortnum & Mason now.

Brand: Cult Beauty

Price: £195

Contents: TBC
Available From: Cult Beauty now.

Brand: Lush

Price: £195

Contents: This year, Lush have finally brought out their first compartmentalised Advent calendar, and boy, does it look incredible! Featuring a vibrant and decorative design which dazzles and delights, the doors open to reveal three drawers with twenty-four compartments housing a bounty of beautiful products. Contents include a combination of limited edition bath, body and shower products, including five favourites returning from Lush past. This is a limited edition calendar with just 500 made, making it an unforgettable gift for any Lush fan.
Available From: Lush now.

Brand: Molton Brown

Price: £175

Contents: Molton Brown's twenty-four day Advent calendar is a clandestine celebration of fragrance experiences. From indulgent rituals to aromatic home infusions, awaiting you are a selection of mini Molton Brown fragrance, bath & body products, and candles, in a variety of tantalising fragrances to help you count down to the festivities and explore London via The Roaring Twenties..
Available From: Douglas, John Lewis, Look Fantastic, and Molton Brown now.

Brand: The White Company

Price: £160

Contents: You'll make the count down to Christmas even more special with the Beauty Advent calendar from The White Company. Back for 2019 by popular demand, it's filled with mini eau de toilettes, votives, hand creams, cleansers and more in a whole host of the brand's bestselling scents. 
Available From: Selfridges now.

Brand: I Heart Revolution

Price: £160

Contents: If you open the doors of I Heart Revolution's Gingerbread House you'll find twenty-five boxes filled with must-have I Heart Revolution goodies. Filled with full-sized surprises including chocolate shadow and face palettes, iconic heart highlighters, scented glosses, and super cute accessories. Every day of December will feel like Christmas Day.
Available From: Superdrug now.

Brand: Charlotte Tilbury

Price: £150

Contents: Charlotte's Beauty Universe is the must-have beauty Advent calendar of 2019 for any high-end make up fan, Housed in a magnificent tower of glittering beauty that can be reused as a magical jewellery case, and inspired by the bestselling, most-loved collections that came before it, this Glittering Galaxy calendar is filled with twelve of the most iconic, out-of-this-world make up and skin care beauty icons, worth £195. Inside is the ultimate universal starter kit in full and mini sizes, including Matte Revolution lipstick in Pillow Talk, Mini Legendary Lashes, Travel Sized Goddess Skin Clay Mask, Colour Chameleon cream eyeshadow in Champagne Diamonds, and much more.
Available From: Charlotte Tilbury, Cult Beauty, John Lewis, and Selfridges now.

Brand: John Lewis & Partners

Price: £150

Contents: John Lewis' beauty Advent calendar is back for another year, and once again, it's packed with a selection of new and iconic beauty treats for the Christmas count down. Inside are twenty-five full and deluxe size products brimming with radiant skin care heroes, make up must-haves, and beautifully scented fragrance favourites. Behind every drawer you'll find a different treat every day from much-loved beauty brands like Charlotte Tilbury, Ren, Clarins, Clinique, Dermalogica, Bobbi Brown, and many more, to ensure you're perfectly prepped and pampered for the festive season. In addition, Sisley, Dermalogica, Lancome, Clinique, Bobbi Brown, Laura Mercier, Elemis, Clarins, BECCA, and Charlotte Tilbury invite you to receive a complimentary gift or service at one of their John Lewis in-store counters, allowing you to continue enjoying the calendar even when Christmas is over.
Available From: John Lewis now.

Brand: Fenwick

Price: £150

Contents: Housed in an exclusive presentation box designed by artist Julie Verhoeven, this year's limited edition Advent calendar from Fenwick contains a showcase of best-loved products from their beauty haul worth a staggering £450. With everything from cult skincare to best-selling make up products from brands including Estée Lauder, NARS, Bobbi Brown, and Aveda, the Fenwick Advent calendar is the ultimate pre-Christmas gift for any beauty buff.
Available From: Fenwick now.

Brand: Balmain

Price: £150

Contents: Bringing it's best-selling products together, this limited edition Advent calendar from Balmain is the perfect treat for the holiday season. This limited edition Advent calendar has everything you need to keep your tresses looking their best. Inside the 10 day countdown you'll find a treat from the house's Hair Couture range, including a Argan Moisturising Elixir, Revitalising Mask, a mini silver mirror, and a hair accessory with a 14-carat gold plated 'B'.
Available From: Selfridges now.

Brand: ESPA

Price: £130

Contents: With ESPA's Precious Moments Advent calendar, you'll explore a limited edition collection of precious hand-selected gifts hidden within each drawer of this stunning grey calendar. You'll discover new bath & body, skincare, and hair care favourites and some of ESPA's most popular formulas, one little precious moment at a time.
Available From: Harvey Nichols, and Look Fantastic now.

Brand: Cowshed

Price: £130

Contents: The ultimate Christmas countdown features 24 of Cowshed's best-loved and vegan-friendly products, including a wide selection of natural skincare, hand care, and bath and body treats for pampering throughout the holiday season. It features illustrations from botanical artist Katie Scott and boasts refillable drawers so you can enjoy it this year, then save it to use next Christmas and in the years to come. 
Available From: Cowshed, and John Lewis now.

Brand: MAC

Price: £129

Contents: After the success of their debut Advent calendar which sold out in minutes last Christmas, MAC have returned with a beautifully presented matte black and rose gold star-shaped calendar for Christmas 2019. Starring You is bursting with 24 of your favourite MAC beauty items to enjoy in the run up to Christmas, including make up, make up accessories and skincare, with everything you need to create perfect festive looks, and build up your make up collection for every day wear. It's sure to sell out fast, so be sure to snap one up now if you have your heart set on counting down to Christmas with MAC this year.
Available From: MAC Cosmetics now.

Brand: Kiehls

Price: £125

Contents: Kiehl's has returned for Christmas 2019 with this beautiful Selfridges- exclusive wall hanging calendar featuring an illustration from Finnish illustrator Janine Rewell printed on each of its twelve pockets. Hidden in this Advent calendar are some of the brand's best skincare products so you can treat your face and hair in the count down to Christmas and long after the festive period is over. Inside you'll find Creme de Corps, Avocado Eye Treatment, Amino Acid Shampoo, and many other wonderful Kiehl's favourites.
Available From: Selfridges now.

Brand: Revolution

Price: £120 (currently on promo for £80!)

Contents: The first of three Revolution Advent calendars available at Superdrug this Christmas, this Christmas tree calendar is the perfect present for Revolution fans. Open a box a day to reveal a surprise Revolution make up gift for eyes, lips, or face, and by Christmas you'll have a respectable make up stash containing everything you'll ever need to create a wide variety of make up looks. Contents include eyeshadow palettes, lipsticks, contour kits, highlighters, and so much more.
Available From: Superdrug now.

Brand: Elle

Price: £115

Contents: Elle's sell-out beauty Advent calendar is back for a second year. Exclusively designed by Bella Freud, this limited edition calendar is packed with 24 cult products that will take you from December and in to the New Year looking and feeling your best. Behind its twenty-four windows you'll find a variety of make up, nail care, skincare, and fragrance gems worth a whopping £420 from brands including NARS, Clinique, Huda Beauty, Dermalogica, Dr. Dennis Gross, and many more.
Available From: Hearst Magazines UK now.

Brand: The Body Shop

Price: £99

Contents: The Body Shop have returned for another Christmas with not just one but three Advent calendars catering to different budgets, encouraging you to dream big and imagine a world where anything is possible. The most indulgent of this year's calendars, the Dream Big This Christmas Ultimate Advent calendar, is the ultimate choice for beauty lovers and fans of The Body Shop alike. Behind every door of this dreamy festive town are daily beauty surprises from their favourite collections worth £248.50, including skincare bestsellers, deliciously-scented bath and body, make up, and more in a variety of new, seasonal, and classic Body Shop scents. What's more, every day of Christmas, you can celebrate the achievements of brilliant women who dreamed big and made history, with daily trivia to inspire and empower you. Once you're finished with your calendar, you can then collect your empty Advent boxes and design a magical Christmas village of your own.
Available From: The Body Shop now.

Brand: Rodial

Price: £98

Contents: Rodial's 12 Days of Red Carpet Glam Advent calendar features a collection of skin and make up products designed to get you party ready. Contents include Pink Diamond Cleansing Balm, Dragon's Bloody Eye Mask, Skinny Mascara, Suede Lips, and much more.
Available From: Harrods, and Harvey Nichols now.

Brand: Lancome

Price: £95

Contents: Exclusive to Boots, Lancôme's luxurious Advent calendar is filled with a selection of Lancome make up, skincare, and fragrance treats to make every day of the holiday season special and exciting. Products include Lancôme Hydra Zen Cream Gel 15ml, Monsieur Big Mascara 2ml, La Vie Est Belle Eau de Parfum 4ml, Tonique Confort 75ml and much more.
Available From: Boots now.

Brand: Lancome

Price: £95

Contents: Another calendar from Lancôme, this time exclusive to Selfridges, the 12 day Beauty Fantasies Advent calendar is brimming with best-selling Lancôme skincare, and make up products in full and mini sizes. Contents include Hypnose Mascara, Mini La Vie Est Belle EDP, Confort Tonique, Absolu Lip Lacquer, and so much more. 
Available From: Selfridges now. 

Brand: Sara Miller

Price: £95

Contents: With this decadent beauty Advent calendar from Sara Miller, you're sure to enjoy the Christmas countdown from start to finish this year. Inside you'll discover an opulent treat every day in the countdown to Christmas, including lip gloss, hand cream, and show cream, all blended with a fusion of exotic fragrances and ingredients from all parts of the globe.
Available From: John Lewis now.

Brand: Rituals

Price: £89.90

Contents: With The Ritual of Advent calendar, the first of two Advent calendars from Rituals this year, you can enjoy a luxurious Rituals product behind every window. This festive Advent calendar includes a unique selection of little luxuries worth £140, including four special Advent candles, to help you count down the last twenty-four days of Christmas. This beautifully packaged tree-shaped calendar is even decorated with fairy lights to illuminate your Christmas gifts, so this one is a truly magical gift for yourself or a loved one this Christmas.
Available From: Rituals now.

Brand: Lumene

Price: £89.90

Contents: Lumene's 24 Nordic Beauty Surprises calendar features the best of Lumene with eight make up and sixteen skin care must-haves worth £209 for a full discovery of the Nordic natural beauty. You'll get to explore some of Lumene's favourite products from the Nordic Hydra, Nordic-C, Nordic Detox, and Nordic Rituals collections, all containing a potent blend of natural Finnish ingredients, like pure Arctic spring water, Arctic cloudberry, Nordic pine bark, and Nordic chaga. This is one beauty Advent calendar you won't want to miss.
Available From: Feel Unique now.

Brand: L'Occitane

Price: £89

Contents: The first of two Advent calendars from L'Occitane this year, this luxurious beauty Advent calendar contains twenty-four travel sizes of L'Occitane's most popular premium products. Each drawer opens to reveal a fragrance, skincare, hair care, or bath & body product containing the secret to youthful skin, all infused with organic ingredients such as shea butter, almond, and immortelle. Exclusive to L'Occitane's website and boutiques, this luxury calendar comes in a unique moving design. The two towers that make up the calendar rotate a full 360 degrees, revealing hidden drawers filled with everything you need for the ultimate pre-Christmas pamper-session. Taking you on a twenty-four day journey, you will discover the Tree of Dreams story. Each day open a drawer and uncover a tip to help nurture nature.
Available From: L'Occitane now.

Brand: Elemis

Price: £89

Contents: This triangular treasure trove from skincare favourite Elemis is the ultimate twelve-day collection of innovative skincare, targeting deep set lines and wrinkles and visibly hydrating and plumping the skin for beautiful results. Contents include Superfood Berry Boost Mask 75ml, Soothing Apricot Toner 50ml, Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm 20g, Papaya Enzyme Peel 15ml and much more.
Available From: Debenhams, and John Lewis now.

Brand: Dr. Hauschka

Price: £85

Contents: Dr. Hauschka's limited edition calendar contains twenty-four little care rituals from Dr. Hauschka's range of high-quality natural cosmetics. Behind every little door are mini skin care products for face and body, with an exclusive surprise on Christmas Eve.The products inside are all 100% natural and organic, free of harmful ingredients, dermatologically tested for sensitive skin, and never tested on animals.
Available From: All Beauty, Douglas, Dr. Hauschka UK now.

Brand: Clinique

Price: £85

Contents: This year's count down to Christmas will be the best one yet with the 24 Days of Clinique Advent calendar. Bursting with the brand's signature skincare, fragrance, and make up must-haves, including the Smart Night Custom-Repair Moisturiser, Pep-Start Eye Cream, and Clinique Pop Lip Colour and Primer, it's guaranteed to get Clinique fans and newcomers to the brand in to the festive spirit.
Available From: Douglas, Selfridges, and Sephora now.

Brand: Decléor

Price: £85

Contents: Décleor's 'Infinite Surprises' Advent calendar is a luxurious calendar containing twenty-four of Décleor's best-selling products to prepare you for the holiday season. Behind the twenty-four doors are twenty-four skincare and body essentials, designed to lavish and indulge every day of December. Whether you're looking to cleanse, moisturise, soothe, tighten or brighten, the Décleor calendar comprises a nurturing, nourishing, and versatile set of treatments to help you achieve happy, healthy-looking skin throughout the festive season- and beyond.
Available From: Look Fantastic now.

Brand: Grazia

Price: £85

Contents: The first ever Grazia Beauty Advent calendar has arrived to luxe up your December. Offering a covetable Christmas edit of both cult classic and new found heroes worth over £326, get ready to discover twenty-four of the best beauty brands including Anastasia Beverly Hills, Omorovicza, Clean Reserve, Spectrum Collections, and Lixir Skin.
Available From: Latest In Beauty now.

Brand: Glamour x Boots

Price: £85

Contents: Glamour has collaborated with Boots for their very first beauty Advent calendar for Christmas 2019, and it's the perfect calendar for any beauty lover. It's packed with £280 worth of beauty treats loved by the Glamour team, from incredible brands including Fenty Beauty, Becca, Too Faced, Benefit, Smashbox, and more.
Available From: Boots now.

Brand: Kiehl's

Price: £82

Contents: Designed by renowned artist Janine Rewell, and filled with fan favourite skincare products, the Kiehl's limited edition Advent calendar is guaranteed to get you in to the holiday spirit. The calendar includes twenty-four Kiehl's skincare surprise formulas, including cleansers, face masks, facial serums, moisturisers, and more.
Available From: Douglas and Kiehl's now.

Brand: Cath Kidston

Price: £80

Contents: After the success of their debut Advent calendar last Christmas, Cath Kidston have surprised us with not one but two beauty Advent calendars this Christmas. The most luxurious is this fun 3D Christmas house Advent calendar, which is packed full of twenty-four pampering treats in Cath K's classic prints and signature scents, from hand cream and lip balm to body wash and bath fizzers, plus a pretty eye mask for sweet dreams.
Available From: Cath Kidston now.

Brand: Paul & Joe

Price: £80

Contents: You'll discover an assortment of beauty treats in Paul & Joe's beautifully designed Make Up Collection Advent calendar this holiday season. Featuring twenty-three of the brand's bestselling make up, skincare, and body care products, as well as exclusive treats and accessories, you won't want the countdown to end!
Available From: Beauty Bay and Feel Unique now.

Brand: Glossybox

Price: £80 (£70 for subscribers)

Contents: This beautiful rose gold calendar is filled with twenty-five of Glossy Box's favourite beauty products, worth over £300, and features some of the UK's most loved brands including NARS, Real Techniques, and HUDA Beauty. Inside is an unrivalled collection of products, with an array of skincare, make up, hair care, and beauty tools to get you ready for the festive season. Finished with stunning metallic accents, and the iconic Glossy bow, this calendar is the ultimate gift for any beauty lover.
Available From: Glossybox now.

Brand: Bare Minerals

Price: £79

Contents: Bare Minerals' new limited-edition Advent calendar gives you twenty four reasons to celebrate the season. Each day, you'll open a window to discover a best-selling make up or skincare mini that will have you looking your best for the holiday season. Contents include Skinlongevity Vital Power Infusion Serum Deluxe Sample, Mini Dew Mist Shimmering Setting Spray, Mini Lash Domination volumising mascara, and much more.
Available From: ASOS, Bare Minerals, Boots, Debenhams, and Douglas now.

Brand: Feel Unique

Price: £79

Contents: Inspired by the wonder of the Northern Lights, catch the light of Christmas with Feel Unique's 24 Days of New Beauty Surprises Advent calendar. Worth over £250, this year's treasure trove stars an indulgent mix of full and deluxe-sized treats from firm favourite and up-and-comers including the likes of Benefit, Emma Hardie, Sol de Janeiro, and Huda Beauty. Each prismatic drawer reveals a new beauty treat to fall in love with, and when you're finished, you can reuse the boxes for anything your heart desires.
Available From: Feel Unique now.

Brand: Look Fantastic

Price: £79

Contents: Featuring twenty-five magical beauty treats worth over £420, this premium collection from Look Fantastic contains a show-stopping line-up of the best products from the beauty industry. From skincare treats to tanning, hair care to cosmetics, branded tools and exclusive products, you'll discover something unique within every drawer from brands like Glam Glow, Molton Brown, Illamasqua, Caudalie, and more, as you count down to Christmas. Whether you want to open your eyes to an array of beauty luxuries or delight your family and friends with the ultimate beauty gift, this is one beauty calendar that is guaranteed to make December magical.
Available From: Look Fantastic now.

Brand: The Pip Box

Price: £75

Contents: The Pip Box Beauty Advent calendar boasts twenty-four carefully curated vegan skincare, haircare, and make up products from a whole host of cruelty-free brands like Aveda, Noughty Hair Care, Weleda, Copyright London, Elate Cosmetics, Phase Zero Beauty, and many more. With a value of over £275 and the majority of its contents being full sized products, this calendar is amazing value for money, and as it's cruelty-free, it's the perfect treat for any beauty fan with a conscience.
Available From: The Pip Box now.

Brand: Cowshed

Price: £70

Contents: Packed with some of Cowshed's most loved heroes, this twelve-day Advent calendar includes a wide selection of natural skincare, bath, and body products for pampering throughout the holiday season. It's contents are also suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
Available From: Cowshed now.

Brand: Birchbox

Price: £70 (£56 until 17th November!)

Contents: Filled with twenty-four beauty treats, inside the Birchbox Beauty Advent calendar you'll find brands like Estee Lauder, Lumene, Aveda and Philosophy to see you through the festive season in style. With contents worth £206, but a price tag of just £70, this calendar is fantastic value for money, and another one you're not going to want to miss.
Available From: Birchbox now.

Brand: ASOS

Price: £70

Contents: This twenty four day calendar from ASOS features a mix of skincare, make up, and hair care products from popular brands like Clinique, Origins, and RITUALS. The packaging is also completely recyclable, so you can do your part to help the planet once you've opened the last window, and enjoyed the calendar.
Available From: ASOS now.

Brand: NYX

Price: £70 (currently on promo for £45 at Superdrug!)

Contents: Discover the festively fun, disco-themed twenty-four day beauty Advent calendar by NYX featuring eye make up, lipstick, lip gloss, liquid highlighter, make up tools, and plenty of other festive surprises. Bursting with goodies worth £210, this professional make up artistry toolbox is well equipped to tide you through the party season and well in to the New Year.
Available From: Superdrug now.

Brand: Superdrug Bloom

Price: £70

Contents: Open each box of Superdrug's Bloom calendar to reveal a fragranced bath or body product. This gift set includes twenty-four treats including eau de toilettes, body lotions, shower gels, and hand creams in contemporary classic scents, which can be worn individually or layered to create personalised scents.
Available From: Superdrug now.

Brand: The Body Shop

Price: £65

Contents: The second of this year's Body Shop Advent calendars, the Dream Big This Christmas Deluxe Advent calendar, is a wonderful choice for beauty lovers and fans of The Body Shop alike. Behind every door of this dreamy festive town are daily beauty surprises from their favourite collections worth £125, including skincare bestsellers, deliciously-scented bath and body, make up, and more in a variety of new, seasonal, and classic Body Shop scents. What's more, every day of Christmas, you can celebrate the achievements of brilliant women who dreamed big and made history, with daily trivia to inspire and empower you. Once you're finished with your calendar, you can then collect your empty Advent boxes and design a magical Christmas village of your own.
Available From: The Body Shop now.

Brand: OPI

Price: £65

Contents: This twenty-five piece Hello Kitty Advent calendar from OPI features a fun Hello Kitty design with twenty-five doors, each with a miniature Nail Lacquer behind it. The calendar offers a rainbow of nail shades for any occasion, in a spectrum of nude, bright, and deep shades and finishes from the new Hello Kitty collection, and other existing OPI collections.
Available From:  Image Beauty, John Lewis , and QVC now.

Brand: Next

Price: £65

Contents: Next's exclusive branded beauty Advent calendar contains a collection of full-size and mini make up, hair care, skin care, and bath & body products worth over £175 from the biggest brands like Pixi, L'Occitane, and Smashbox.
Available From: Next now.

Brand: Bomb Cosmetics

Price: £65

Contents: If you open the 24 day Tinsel my Fancy bath and beauty Advent calendar from Bomb Cosmetics, you'll discover a world of festive fancy. Behind every door, awaits a glorious Bomb Cosmetics treat to help you pamper yourself through 'til Christmas, including bath mallows, soaps, shower gels, bath blasters, and more.
Available From: Bomb Cosmetics now.

Brand: Winter in Venice

Price: £65

Contents: Winter in Venice's Christmas Chalets Advent calendar holds a handy travel size toiletry product in each mini Christmas chalet, including vitamin enriched lotions, body butters, shower gels, and bubble bath, fizzers and salts, in four sumptuous fragrances.Their products are all cruelty-free, and also free from sulphates, parabens, minerals, paraffins, and DEA.
Available From: Winter in Venice now.

Brand: Clarins

Price: £60

Contents: Back by popular demand for 2019, this year's Advent calendar from Clarins features twelve best-selling Clarins products to indulge yourself with this Christmas. Worth £125, this collection of 2 full size and 10 travel size skincare favourites and make up essentials features some of the brand's most covetable products, from the best-selling Beauty Flash Balm to an SOS Comfort Mask, mascara, khol, lip shimmer, and even Instant Make Up Remover to take it all off again.
Available From: Boots, Clarins, Debenhams, John Lewis, and Selfridges now.

Brand: Essie

Price: £60

Contents: This Advent calendar from Essie will make every day of Advent even more magical with the twenty-four beauty surprises waiting inside. With classic Essie nail polishes, gel couture colours, and Essie nail care products in a mix of full and mini sizes, plus a handful of accessories, this is the perfect calendar for any nail polish addict. Contents include eight full-size and ten mini nail products, and six accessories. I couldn't resist a calendar full of Essie nail polishes, so this is the first of two Advent calendars I treated myself to this year. I'll be bringing you a full review of the calendar very soon, complete with spoilers, so be sure to keep an eye out for it on the blog over the next week or so!
Available From: Amazon, Douglas, Ocado, and Sephora now.

Brand: Rituals

Price: £59.90

Contents: With The Ritual of Advent calendar, you can enjoy a luxurious Rituals product behind every window. This festive twenty-four day Advent calendar includes a unique selection of little luxuries worth £118.45, including skincare, bath & body care, and fragrance products, plus four special Advent candles to light as you count down to Christmas. This is the perfect present to give or receive this Christmas.
Available From: Rituals, Douglas, and Sephora now.

Brand: Nuxe

Price: £59

Contents: The NUXE Beauty Countdown gift set contains a coveted selection of twenty-five face and body products worth £100.80 housed in a decorative box. From multi-purpose dry oil to a cleansing gel and lip balm to eau de parfums, there's a mini treat behind every door to count down the festive season in style.
Available From: Gorgeous Shop, Look Fantastic, and Sephora now.

Brand: Ciaté

Price: £50 (currently £45 at Look Fantastic!)

Contents: The original beauty Advent calendar from nail polish expert Ciaté is back for 2019, and it may just be their best calendar yet! This year's Mini Mani Month features twenty two long-wearing, ultra-shine and richly pigmented mini paint pots and one full size polish, including ten brand new and exclusive shades. This year there are also six mystery polishes, and the shades range from deep purples and stormy blues, to bright whites and fresh mints. You'll also find a limited edition glitter nail file inside. The contents are all paraben and gluten free, and suitable for vegans. I have this calendar this year and I'll be reviewing it for you really soon!
Available From:  Ciaté London, Beauty Expert, Cloud 10 Beauty, Debenhams, and Look Fantastic now.

Brand: Cath Kidston

Price: £50 (£40 via Cath Kidston)

Contents: The second and more budget-friendly Advent calendar from Cath Kidston features a book-shaped design, and is packed full with twenty-four full sized products. Inside you'll find a selection of hand creams, soaps, body scrubs, cuticle cream, lip balms, and body lotions in beautiful CK packaging, for full body cleansing and hydrating this festive season.
Available From: Cath Kidston, Boots, Littlewoods, and Very now.

Brand: Amazon Beauty

Price: £50 (Currently £40!)

Contents: The limited edition 2019 Amazon Beauty Advent calendar contains a combination of twenty-four skincare hair care, make up, and nail care products and deluxe samples worth £220 from some of the world's most-loved beauty brands, including Elemis, Real Techniques, Sanctuary, FOREO, and more. Pull out the box with the relevant date, and open it up to reveal your daily beauty treat. The future boxes will then appear by dropping down. You'll also be able to instantly buy the products you loved in the Advent calendar by scanning the Amazon Smile Codes included in the calendar.
Available From: Amazon now.

Brand: Revolution

Price: £50 (currently on promo for £30 at Superdrug!)

Contents: This twenty-five piece collection from Revolution contains new and exclusive make up products alongside some Revolution favourites. Each day there will be an exciting face, lip, or brush in full of mini sizes behind each door, including one of their new, exclusive Reloaded palettes. 
Available From: ASOS, and Superdrug now.

Brand: Alessandro

Price: £48.89

Contents: TBC
Available From: Parfum Dreams now.

Brand: Winter in Venice

Price: £49.50

Contents: Winter In Venice's Peacock Advent calendar is filled with a collection of toiletries in five signature scents infused with natural extracts of Sage, Nectarine, Orange Blossom, Bergamot, and Neroli. Behind each door lies a handy travel size toiletry product from vitamin enriched body lotions and body butters to shower gels and bubble bath, fizzers, and salts. All of the beauty products inside are free from sulphates, parabens, minerals, paraffins, and DEA.
Available From: Winter in Venice now.

Brand: Winter in Venice

Price: £49.50

Contents: Winter In Venice's Striped Advent calendar is also filled with a collection of toiletries in five signature scents infused with natural extracts of Sage, Nectarine, Orange Blossom, Bergamot, and Neroli. As with the Peacock Advent calendar, behind each door lies a handy travel size toiletry product from vitamin enriched body lotions and body butters to shower gels and bubble bath, fizzers, and salts. All of the beauty products inside are free from sulphates, parabens, minerals, paraffins, and DEA.
Available From: Winter in Venice now.

Brand: L'Occitane

Price: £49

Contents: L'Occitane's much-loved beauty Advent calendar is back for 2019, and this year, it takes the form of a book, telling a true story of the almond tree, which completely disappeared from the Provence landscape in the 1950s. L'Occitane helped to reintroduce almond trees back on to the hills of Provence in 2000, and today the landscape is full of them! This beauty Advent calendar features twenty-four of L'Occitane's most loved products, in mini sizes with everything from shower gels to shampoos, and soaps to eau de toilettes. Contents include Cherry Blossom Shower Gel, Shea Butter Foot Cream, Almond Delicious Hands, and many, many more. It sells out every year, so don't miss out! (I've bought L'Occitane calendars twice in recent years, which both had similar contents to this one, and they were such a treat. I couldn't recommend this calendar more!)
Available From: Debenhams, Douglas, John Lewis, L'Occitane, and Marks and Spencer now.

Brand: Mavala

Price: £45

Contents: This beautifully presented 12 Days of Christmas calendar from Mavala has a little Mavala treat in each of the twelve drawers. With treats from Mavala's award-winnning Mini Colour range, the new Swiss Skin Solution, nail treatments, and tweezers with a life time guarantee, this calendar is brimming with beauty treats to make you or a loved one feel fabulous this Christmas.

Available From: Feel Unique now.

Brand: The Body Shop

Price: £45

Contents: The third and most budget-friendly of this year's Body Shop Advent calendars, the Dream Big This Christmas Advent calendar, is the perfect choice for beauty lovers and fans of The Body Shop alike. Behind every door of this dreamy festive town are daily beauty surprises from their favourite collections worth £81, including skincare bestsellers, deliciously-scented bath and body, make up, and more in a variety of new, seasonal, and classic Body Shop scents.
Available From: The Body Shop now.

Brand: Feel Unique

Price: £45

Contents: The second and most affordable calendar from Feel Unique this year. Inspired by the wonder of the Northern Lights, catch the light of Christmas with 12 days of new beauty surprises. This year's treasure trove stars an edit of deluxe sizes from firm favourite and up-and-comers worth £120 from the likes of Charlotte Tilbury, Lime Crime, and Zoeva. Each prismatic drawer reveals a new beauty treat to fall in love with, and when you're finished, you can reuse the boxes for anything your heart desires.
Available From: Feel Unique now.

Brand: Winter in Venice

Price: £42.99

Contents: The Vintage Parisian House Advent calendar from Winter In Venice is filled with a collection of twenty four miniature toiletries in four beautiful fragrances. Inside each drawer lies a handy travel size toiletry product from vitamin enriched body lotions and body butters to shower gels and bubble bath, fizzers, and salts. All of the beauty products inside are free from sulphates, parabens, minerals, paraffins, and DEA.
Available From: Chemist 4 U now.

Brand: Soap and Glory

Price: £42

Contents: With twenty-four beauty-full soaprises and glam delights, it's beauty galore in-store behind every door with Soap and Glory's 'Miracle on 24th Street' Advent calendar. Inside you'll find mini versions of your pampering faves like Clean On Me shower gel, Scrub of Your Life body buffer, Sexy Mother Pucker lip glosses, Eyes Cream Liquid Eyeshadow in Gold Outside, and much more. It's the perfect Advent calendar for beauty lovers everywhere!
Available From: Boots now.

Brand: No7

Price: £42

Contents: Boots No7 have returned with their iconic beauty Advent calendar for Christmas 2019, and if previous Christmases are anything to go by, it's sure to sell out fast. With an ultimate collection of twenty-five luxurious skincare and make up treats waiting to be revealed behind each door (worth a whopping £173.50), including Laboratories Line Correcting Booster Serum and the Intense Volume Mascara, this is one calendar you won't want to miss. Also, look out for one of seven Golden Tickets, worth a massive £700, hidden at random throughout the calendars, which are redeemable across No7 products!
Available From: Boots now.

Brand: Morris & Co

Price: £40

Contents: The 2019 Morris & Co Strawberry Thief Advent calendar opens to reveal twenty-four doors decorated with an eclectic selection of heritage prints for a joyous countdown to Christmas. Behind the doors you'll find twenty-four assorted beauty treats including bath salts, hand cream, and body wash, fragranced with one of three signature Morris & Co scents, Golden Lily, Strawberry Thief, and Library of Prints
Available From: Boots now.

Brand: Morris & Co

Price: £40

Contents: Decorated with the stunning peacock design from the Morris & Co Forest pattern, the 2019 Morris & Co beauty Advent calendar opens to reveal twenty-four doors decorated with an eclectic selection of heritage prints for a joyous countdown to Christmas. Behind the doors you'll find twenty-four assorted beauty treats including bath salts, hand cream, and body wash, fragranced with one of three signature Morris & Co scents, Golden Lily, Strawberry Thief, and Library of Prints.
Available From: John Lewis now.

Brand: Macmillan

Price: £40

Contents: The cancer charity Macmillan have released their own beauty Advent calendar this year packed full of skin care, bath & body products, make up, and accessories from big name beauty brands like Liz Earle, Soap & Glory, Masqd, No7, and more. Not only would you be treating yourself or a loved one by buying this calendar, but you'll be helping others, too, as £2 from every one of Macmillan's bumper beauty calendars goes to Macmillan Cancer Support to help people with cancer live life as fully as they can. I can't think of a better excuse to spoil yourself this Christmas!
Available From: Boots now.

Brand: Sleek

Price: £40

Contents: The Sleek Make Up 'New Day, New Attitude' Advent calendar has got you covered this Christmas with a bunch of Sleek bestsellers, and some amazing exclusive surprises. Inside you'll find twenty-four make up treats from Matte Me Lip Creams to Black Utopia Volumising Mascara, and I-Divine Eyeshadow palettes to Shatteredglassglitter Effect Lip Toppers, and much, much more.
Available From: Boots now.

Brand: Revolution

Price: £40

Contents: This eighteen piece, twelve-day calendar from Revolution contains new and exclusive make up products alongside some Revolution favourites. Each day there will be an exciting face, lip, or brush in full of mini sizes in one of twelve individual boxes, including one of their new, exclusive eyeshadow palettes. 
Available From: ASOS now.

Brand: Nivea

Price: £40

Contents: Exclusive to Amazon, Nivea's Advent calendar contains a combination of twenty-four of your favourite Nivea skincare, lip care, and bath & body products. It will treat you to a different beauty gift each day in the run up to Christmas, and allow you to experience smooth, cleansed skin, and luscious lips during the party season. Contents include Refreshing Moisture Mask, Soft Moisturising Cream, Creme & Oil Pearls Cherry Blossom Shower Cream, and much more.
Available From:  Amazon now.

Brand: Holland & Barrett

Price: £35

Contents: This festive red and green 25 Days of Natural Beauty Advent calendar from Holland & Barrett comes stocked with some of the nation's favourite cult health and beauty products worth £146 to ensure you're pampered ready for the festive season. Containing a variety of SLS and paraben-free iconic beauty treats, including the backstage beauty secret Weleda Skin Food, the award-winning natural beauty brand Dr Organic, and the 100% pure and synthetic-free oils from Miaroma, this calendar is bursting with products guaranteed to ease your winter woes and get you in the festive spirit.
Available From: Holland & Barrett now. (Sold out online, check in store).

Brand: Harry Potter

Price: £35

Contents: This Harry Potter themed Advent calendar from Boots features a selection of make up, accessories, and bath & body products for each of the four Hogwarts' houses. Contents include bath fizzers, nail polishes, colouring-changing lipsticks, and more.
Available From: Boots now.

Brand: NYX

Price: £30

Contents: The second beauty Advent calendar from NYX for 2019, the Lip Party 12 day Advent calendar features a different lipstick, lip cream, liner or gloss behind every door to make you stand out this Christmas.
Available From: Look Fantastic now.

Brand: Profusion

Price: £30

Contents: The Profusion 25 Days to Sleigh Advent calendar offers twenty-five days of cosmetic treats. Contents include eyeshadow palettes, Sparkle Pigments, Matte Lipe Cremé, tools, and more.
Available From: Boots now.

Brand: Academy of Colour

Price: £30

Contents: This cruelty free and vegan-friendly calendar from Academy of Colour boasts twenty-four make up and nail essentials including eyeshadow trios, lip glosses, metallic nail polish, and more.
Available From: Debenhams now.

Brand: Next

Price: £30

Contents: Next's beauty Advent calendar is filled with fragrances, bath and body products, and make up, from eau de toilettes and bath bombs, to body scrubs and lip glosses.
Available From: Next now.

Brand: Studio London

Price: £26

Contents: This twenty-four day Advent calendar features a selection of Studio London make up, nail polish, and beauty tools including lip glosses, mascara, and glitter eye liners to get you looking glam for the festive season.
Available From: Superdrug now.

Brand: Revolution

Price: £25

Contents: Presents don't have to stop when Christmas is through -once Advent is over you can continue the festivities by counting down to New Year's Eve! The Revolution Countdown to NYE calendar offers you a beauty gift each day from the 25th to the 31st of December. Inside you'll find Revolution make up products including Reloaded Bronzer and Highlighting Palette, lip liner, liquid eyeliner, three lip glosses, and even the brand new Reloaded Eyeshadow Palette.
Available From: Superdrug now.

Brand: Mad Beauty

Price: £24 (Currently just £12 at Superdrug!)

Contents: If you like Disney's Aladdin, you'll love this twelve day Disney Aladdin Advent calendar from Mad Beauty. Hidden behind the twelve doors are twelve great beauty products in cute Disney packaging including bath fizzers, bubble bath, lip balm, and bath salts.
Available From: Superdrug now.

Brand: Moroccanoil

Price: £20

Contents: An introduction to Moroccanoil, each Beauty Vault includes seven head to toe argan-oil-infused heroes, including Moroccanoil Treatment, Body Soufflé Originale, Dry Texture Spray, and more.
Available From: Feel Unique, and Look Fantastic now.

Brand: Bomb Cosmetics

Price: £19.99

Contents: The Bomb Cosmetics' Bomb Advent calendar is filled to the brim with a mix of Bomb Cosmetics' favourite soaps and blasters to get you in a fizzy, festive mood ready for when Santa comes to town. If you're a fan of Lush, you're sure to love Bomb Cosmetics products, too, which are are handmade, cruelty-free, and vegan-friendly.
Available From: Bomb Cosmetics now.

Brand: Bomb Cosmetics

Price: £19.99
Contents: The Bomb Cosmetics' Countdown to Christmas Advent calendar is filled to the brim with a mix of Bomb Cosmetics' favourite cruelty-free and vegan-friendly soaps, bath blasters, creamers, and mallows, which are so good you won't be able to contain your excitement on the countdown to Christmas.

Available From: Bomb Cosmetics now.

Brand: Dove

Price: £19

Contents: You can enjoy some self care over the twelve days of Christmas with the Dove 12 Days of Christmas Advent calendar. Nestled inside you'll find twelve unique mini Dove gifts including nourishing body washes, beauty accessories, shampoos, conditioners, and more.

Available From: J D Williams now.

Brand: Mad Beauty

Price: £16

Contents: Fans of Simba and the gang will love this twelve day Advent calendar from Disney's The Lion King and Mad Beauty. Waiting inside are twelve great beauty products in cute Lion King packaging including bath fizzers, bubble bath, lip balm, and a face mask.
Available From: Superdrug now.

Brand: Next

Price: £16

Contents:  Young unicorn fans will love counting down to Christmas with Next's Magical Advent calendar, which promises a different beauty, stationery, or hair accessory treat behind every door. Nestled inside are fragrances, bath fizzers, an eyeshadow palette, lip gloss, nail polish, stationery, hair accessories, and more.
Available From: Next now.

Brand: Colours by Technic

Price: £15

Contents: This cruelty-free, unicorn-themed calendar from Colours by Technic is filled with a fun selection of cosmetic minis for budding make up enthusiasts, including eyeshadows, nail varnishes, lipglosses, and more.

Available From: Boots now.

Brand: Aldi

Price: £14.99

Contents: TBC
Available From: Aldi 21st November.

Brand: Sunkissed

Price: £14

Contents: The 25 Days of Sunkissed Cosmetics Advent calendar includes ten Sunkissed sample sizes for you to try, and fifteen limited edition colours and formulas for all your bronzing beauty needs. Contents include eyeshadows, nail polishes, bronzers, and more.

Available From: J D Williams now.

Brand: Q-K!

Price: £14

Contents: Celebrate the run up to Christmas with a beautiful new make up item every single day with the Q-KI London Cosmetics Advent calendar. Inside you'll find eye shadow palettes, lipsticks, nail polishes, cosmetic accessories, and much more.

Available From: J D Williams now.

Brand: Technic

Price: £14

Contents: This beautifully packaged twenty-four day Advent calendar from Technic is filled with a variety of bath and body products, including bath fizzers, mini soaps, bath salts, and a selection of handy accessories.

Available From: JD Williams now.

Brand: Mad Beauty

Price: £13.99

Contents: Fans of Disney will love this twelve day Disney Minnie Mouse Advent calendar designed by Mad Beauty. Hidden behind the twelve doors are twelve great beauty products in cute Disney packaging including bath fizzers, bubble bath, lip balm, and bath salts.

Available From: ASOS now.

Brand: Boots A Little Something

Price: £12.50

Contents: With the A Little Something calendar from Boots, you can countdown to Christmas with the brand's favourite cosmetics and accessories. You'll be able to perfect your party look every day with cosmetics treats like eyeshadows, lip glosses, nail colours, accessories, and more.

Available From: Boots now.

European Calendars

Brand: Origins

Price: €99

Contents: The Origins Advent calendar contains a selection of their best skincare and bath & body products in deluxe travel sizes, so you can cleanse, moisturise, purify the skin, tighten the pores, boost, enhance, and revive your skin this Christmas and beyond. Contents include Drink Up Moisturising Night Mask, GinZing Refreshing Exfoliating Cleanser, Original Skin Renewal Serum with Fireweed, and much, much more.
Available From: Sephora now.

Brand: Sephora

Price: €89

Contents: One of three calendars from Sephora this year, Sephora Christmas Favourites is packed full with twenty-five beautiful surprises from twenty-five exclusive beauty brands including Kat Von D, Huda Beauty, Fenty, Too Faced, and more. This calendar contains a selection of Sephora's favourite skin care, make up, and fragrance products worth €269 for you to discover or rediscover, which are sure to quickly become essentials in your beauty routine if they're not already.
Available From: Sephora now.

Brand: BABOR

Price: €74.90

Contents: The BABOR Advent calendar offers twenty-four days of intensive care for your skin to help it look radiant in time for Christmas. Inside are hydrating, highly concentrated formulas in a variety of BABOR fragrances that will aid, protect, and firm your skin.
Available From: Douglas now.

Brand: Biotherm

Price: €59.99

Contents: This exclusive and limited edition Advent calendar from Biotherm brings twenty-four fantastic moments of luxury with skin care, hair care, fragrance, and bath & body must-haves worth more than €200 from brands like Biotherm, Lancôme, Giorgio Armani, Kiehls, and Yves Saint Laurent. The calendar also features environmentally friendly packaging you can recycle after Christmas.
Available From: Douglas now.

Brand: Alessandro

Price: €59.99

Contents: This year's Advent calendar from the international brand Allessandro contains twenty-four wonderful surprises for beautiful nails and well-groomed hands. Each day, unique highlights from the innovative care lines Spa and Pedix, and unique colour nail polishes from Alessandro await your discovery. And on Christmas Eve, you'll discover the iconic moisturising Nice Day Hand Lotion in a wonderful Winter edition as an extra special treat.
Available From: Douglas now.

Brand: Art Deco

Price: €59.95

Contents: With twenty four carefully selected and lovingly compiled surprises in this Advent calendar, Artdeco will keep you looking your best throughout the festive season and beyond. This calendar contains exclusive beauty highlights, including nail lacquers, eyeliners, beauty tools, and more, and will look attractive on the dressing table on next to the Christmas tree.
Available From: Douglas now.

Brand: Primavera

Price: €55

Contents: In this scented Advent calendar from Primavera, a different scent experience awaits you every day. You'll discover seventeen essential oils, six different fragrance blends, and two organic care oils inside.
Available From: Douglas now.

Brand: Sephora

Price: €49.99

Contents: TBC
Available From: Sephora now.

Brand: Kneipp

Price: €49.99

Contents: TBC
Available From: Douglas now.

Brand: Arcaya

Price: €49.99

Contents: Behind every door of the Arcaya calendar hides a cosmetic ampoule for intensive beauty care. These little beauty highlights make the Advent days even more magical, and will each give you a radiant look for the holidays. Included in the calendar are 1.5ml vials of Hyaluron Crystal, Lift Express, Collagen Flash Beauty, and Hyaluron cures.
Available From: Douglas now.

Brand: Sephora

Price: €39.99

Contents: The third and most budget-friendly of Sephora's Advent calendars for 2019, the Sephora Collection Frosted Party calendar is packed full with twenty four make up, bath, and care products and accessories to enjoy as you count down to Christmas. Surprises include lip colours, masks, shower jellies, nail transfers and more.

Available From: Sephora now.

Brand: Douglas

Price: €39.99

Contents: The Douglas Advent calendar will enchant you with its wintry New York City charm, and twenty four skincare and fragrance highlights worth over €200 from brands like Ariana Grande, Annayake, Biotulin, Starskin, and many more.

Available From: Douglas now.

Brand: Catrice

Price: €34.99

Contents: Catrice have launched a DIY Advent calendar this year with twenty-four of their make up highlights, and twenty four high-quality bags, boxes, and stickers included so you can create your own individual beauty calendar. Products featured in the calendar include Prisma Chrome Lipsticks, Spectra Light Effect Nail Lacquers, HIghlighter palettes, and much more.
Available From: Douglas now.

Brand: Douglas Collectiom

Price: €29.99

Contents: With Douglas' make up Advent calendar, every day in the run up to Christmas will feel like Christmas morning for beauty fans. Behind its twenty-four doors hide fantastic surprises just waiting to be discovered, including make up stars and accessoris from the Douglas Collection.
Available From: Douglas now.

Brand: Essence

Price: €24.99

Contents: The limited edition Advent calendar by Essence offers exclusive products specially developed for the calendar, as well as best sellers from the range in a limited design and original sizes for eyes, lips, nails, complexion and hands With its beautiful Ferris Wheel design, this calendar is sure to fit in with your Christmas decorations, and will make the time until Christmas Eve go by in a flash with lots of joy and twenty-four fabulous gifts.
Available From: Douglas now.

Brand: Boulevard de Beauté

Price: €24.99

Contents: This Angelic Beauty cosmetics Advent calendar features twenty-four colour-coordinated beauty surprises from nail polish to eyeshadow, and lipstick to accessories to put a smile on your face every day of Advent.
Available From: Douglas now.

Brand: Boulevard de Beauté

Price: €24.99

Contents: You'll be enchanted on each of the twenty-four days of Advent with this Advent calendar from Boulevard de Beauté, which is filled with make up treats and accessories. Inside you'll find colour-coordinated cosmetics from eyeshadow and blush to lip gloss and highlighter to create the perfect look for Christmas Eve or for the glittering New Year's Eve party.
Available From: Douglas now.

Brand: Essence

Price: €19.99

Contents: Essence are another brand who have brought out a DIY beauty calendar this year. Inside you'll find twenty four fabulous Essence make up and cosmetic favourites for unique statement looks, plus twenty-four small bags and numbered stickers to help you make a personalised Advent calendar in time for the festive season.
Available From: Douglas now.

Brand: Douglas Collection

Price: €19.99

Contents: This Pug'tastic beauty Advent calendar from the Douglas Collection features a selection of make up products and accessories each featuring cute pug designs.

Available From: Douglas now.

Brand: Boulevard de Beauté

Price: €17.99

Contents: The fesh! Beauty Advent Calendar by Boulevard de Beauté is the perfect pre-Christmas gift for beauty fans. Inside this fun Pop Art style calendar are 24 wonderful surprises - from nail polish to eyeshadows and lip gloss to beauty tools.

Available From: Douglas now.

Beauty Calendars For Men

Brand: Mr Porter

Price: £105

Contents: The combination of cold air, late nights, and boozy cocktails will have your skin crying out for attention over the festive season, so Mr Porter created their 'The 12 Days of Grooming' Advent calendar to keep it in check. Behind every numbered door, you'll find one of their favourite lotions, scents, and serums from the likes of Dr Dennis Gross, Erno Laszlo and Grown Alchemist, all working to ensure you look your best for the party season. The watercolour-illustrated presentation box makes it ideal for gifting, too.
Available From: Mr Porter now.

Brand: Next

Price: £65

Contents: Next's very first branded men's grooming Advent calendar is the perfect treat for yourself or your favourite gent this Christmas. This twenty-four day calendar features a wide range of grooming products for skin, hair, and teeth worth over £170 from amazing brands like L'Occitane, Botanicals, Dermalogica, Brighton Beard Company, Clinique for Men, and many more.
Available From: Next now.

Brand: ClarinsMen

Price: £60

Contents: Cleanse, moisturise, and scrub; the Clarins Men 12 Days of Advent calendar provides everything you need to take care of your skin during the festive season, and beyond. Suitable for all skin types and containing natural ingredients, this calendar features a fantastic selection of skin care, hair care, and bath and body care products, including Clarins Men Super Moisture Balm, Blue Orchid Face Treatment Oil, ClarinsMen Anti Fatigue Eye Cream, and more.
Available From: Boots, Debenhams, and John Lewis now.

Brand: ASOS

Price: £35

Contents: The Grooming Advent calendar from ASOS is a twelve day calendar featuring a fantastic mix of skin care and hair care, with products from Lab Series, RITUALS, L'Oreal Men, and many more. This calendar comes presented in an easy-open calendar gift box, and the packaging is completely recyclable so you do your part to help the planet once you've opened the last window.
Available From: ASOS now.

Brand: Lynx

Price: £25 (Currently just £15 at Superdrug!)

Contents: The Lynx 'Let The Count Down Begin' Advent calendar is a must for the count down to Christmas. This 12 day grooming count down kit contains twelve grooming treats in mini and full-sizes, including a full size Lynx Ice Chill body spray, mini Lynx body washes, Lynx Urban hair wax, grooming accessories, and more.
Available From: Superdrug now.

Brand: Bristle & Smith

Price: £18 (Currently just £10 at Superdrug!)

Contents: The Bristle & Smith Advent calendar will help you tame and maintain your look over the festive season with a range of dapper toiletries and grooming accessories. Waiting inside this twelve day calendar are a selection of skin care and bath and body products, plus accessories including shave balm, body wash, bath soak, accessories, and more.
Available From: Superdrug now.

Brand: Biotherm Homme

Price: €59.99

Contents: This exclusive and limited edition Advent calendar brings twenty-four fantastic moments of luxury to men with skin care, hair care, fragrance, and bath & body must-haves from brands like Biotherm Homme, Giorgio Armani, Kiehls, and Yves Saint Laurent. The calendar also features environmentally friendly packaging you can recycle after Christmas.
Available From: Douglas now.

Candle Advent Calendars

Brand: Yankee Candle

Price: £79.99

Contents: The first and most indulgent of this year's Advent calendars from Yankee Candle takes the form of a tower with an alpine-inspired design. The calendar opens up concertina style to reveal twenty-four individual windows to open each day with a treasure of best-loved Yankee Candle holiday fragrance surprises inside. Contents include votive candles, wax melts, two small jar candles, a glass votive holder, and accessories in a variety of new and classic holiday scents.
Available From: Yankee Candle now.

Brand: Next

Price: £35

Contents: Countdown to Christmas with Next's fragranced candle Advent calendar, including some of Next's favourite fragrances- Mulled Wine, Spiced Apple Cider. Merry Cherry and more. Inside this calendar you'll find six diffusers, one votive holder, six candle votives, and eleven tea lights.
Available From: Next now.

Brand: Yankee Candle

Price: £34.99

Contents: This festive Book Advent calendar from Yankee Candle is full of festive flair and fragrance. It's beautiful alpine-inspired design folds out to reveal twenty-four individual doors with a mixture of Yankee Candle votive candles, tea lights, and accessories in a range of classic and brand new festive fragrances waiting inside.
Available From: Yankee Candle now.

Brand: John Lewis & Partners

Price: £28

Contents: This contemporary Advent calendar from John Lewis and Partners contains twenty-four seasonally scented candles in festive fragrances like Winter Spice and Frosted Spruce, plus a tealight holder to house all your daily treats.
Available From: John Lewis now.

Brand: Yankee Candle

Price: £24.99

Contents: Count down to Christmas with this Yankee Candle Advent calendar. Each day reveals a scented Yankee Candle tea light in one of their seasonal scents, plus a votive candle on Christmas Eve. Festive fragrances that will help to bring the Christmas spirit in to your home include: Christmas Magic, Cinnamon Stick, Snowflake Cookie, Icy Blue Spruce and more.
Available From: Boots now.

Brand: Yankee Candle

Price: £24.99

Contents: Countdown to Christmas with Yankee Candle's classic wreath Advent calendar, which features a beautiful alpine-inspired design. Each window of the Yankee Candle Wreath Advent calendar opens to reveal a scented tea light candle in one of eight festive scents, including Pomegranate Gin Fizz, Candlelit Cabin, Evergreen Mist, After Sledding and more. A clear glass tea light candle holder completes this festive Advent calendar.
Available From: Yankee Candle now.

Brand: Superdrug Bloom Collection

Price: £24 (Currently just £15!)

Contents: This beautiful festive 25 Days of Christmas Candle Calendar from Bloom holds a glass tealight votive behind door one, and a scented tealight behind each following door for twenty-four days, allowing your home to smell beautiful every day until Christmas. Each door reveals one of four individually scented tealights to light up your home this Christmas.
Available From: Superdrug now.

Brand: Boots

Price: £22

Contents: Proudly made in Britain, the Boots Christmas Streets Tealight Advent calendar will take you on a journey from fun and play to sweet indulgence with this collection of twenty-four scented tealights and a holder. The fragrances include Toy Shop- a joyful explosion of fruity and floral scents; Bakery- rich and spicy notes with a drop of sugar; and Sweet Shop- a seasonally scrumptious yet icy fresh fragrance.
Available From: Boots now.

Brand: Yankee Candle

Price: £15

Contents: This Yankee Candle Home Inspiration Advent calendar boasts twenty four tealight in a variety of five festive fragrance, including Winter Glow, Cranberry Ice, Christmas Memories, Christmas Cookie, and Macaron Treats.
Available From: ASDA now.

And that is this year's line up of beauty Advent calendars.

I'll be adding to the list if I discover any I've missed, so keep checking back if you're looking for one in particular. Feel free to give me a shout if you can't find one you're looking for, and I'll see if I can track it down for you. Remember to also check back for my reviews of the Ciaté and Essie nail polish Advent calendars coming later this month.

If you've made it all the way to the end, you deserve a medal! Thanks for reading!

Will you be counting down the days to Christmas with a beauty Advent calendar this year, or do you prefer something a little more traditional?

Which of these calendars would you choose if they were all in your budget?