Disclaimer: We received this product free of charge for the purpose of this review and all thoughts and opinions are our own.
Gone are the days when Advent calendars were just for children, over the last few years beauty advent calendars have become something of a Christmas phenomenon and my Instagram feed is currently full of them. Containing everything from luxury skincare and gorgeous fragrances to make-up and pampering treats these calendars seem to get bigger and better each year. A well as being a fun way to count down the days to Christmas, they’re a great opportunity to try new products, discover some new favourites and enjoy some pretty impressive savings compared to buying the products individually.
December is always a crazy month and I usually find myself racing around trying to meet deadlines at work and getting ready for Christmas so it’s lovely to have an advent calendar that is packed full of treats. Whilst they are a lot more expensive than a chocolate advent calendar, the products inside will last considerably longer than the few seconds it takes to eat a piece of chocolate! Although, admittedly, chocolate does have its place in my life too!
The Superdrug 24 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar costs £60 and is one of the more reasonably priced calendars available this year. With contents worth a whopping £160, it is a real treasure trove of goodies and offers plenty of opportunities for a spot of pre-Christmas pampering. The majority of products are skincare, with a good mix of Superdrug favourites alongside some well-known beauty brands, including Olay, Aveeno, Beauty of Joseon, Round Lab and Lanolips. With 24 different surprises hiding behind the numbered doors it’s a fantastic way to try something new, discover some new favourites as well as stocking up on everyday beauty essentials.
First impressions count and the striking pink box containing 24 numbered boxes in shades of pink and gold, looks lovely and would make a colourful addition to any dressing table. Someone has clearly put some thought into the design too, as there are holes in the back of the calendar to make removing the individual boxes really easy. No wrestling with the packaging or resorting to a pair of scissors before you’ve even got to your goodies!
So, what’s hiding behind those 24 doors?
There’s a generous selection of skincare products, including cleansers, toners, serums, moisturisers and eye creams, alongside face masks, a Gua Sha tool and a few extra treats. Here’s the full line-up:
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ PA++++ 10ml
• Olay Super Serum Mini 14ml
• Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Probiotics Essence 120ml
• Me+ Collagen Sheet Mask
• Aveeno Calm + Restore SPF50 Facial Sunscreen
• B. Cleanse Melting Cleansing Balm 65g
• Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Toner 100ml
• Vitamin E Eye Cream 15ml
• Me+ Niacinamide Booster Serum 30ml
• Naturally Radiant Gua Sha Facial Massage Tool
• Vitamin E Night Cream 100ml
• VT Reedle Shot 100 2-Step Face Mask
• Extracts Shea Butter Hand Cream
• Studio 8 Reusable Makeup Remover Pad
• Pop Pink Pomelo Face Wash 150ml
• Me+ Hyaluronic Acid Sheet Mask
• Lanolips Gingerbread & Candy Cane Duo Gift Set
• B. Hydrate Brightening Eye Cream
• Naturally Radiant Glycolic Tonic 100ml
• Vitamin E Facial Mist 50ml
• Me+ Salicylic Acid Cleanser 100ml
• Deep Action Blemish Patches
• Me+ Hyaluronic Lip Balm
• Skin Vitamin C Serum 50ml
It’s worth noting that there are a mix of full sized and sample sized products but the smaller ones are ideal for popping in your handbag or taking on holiday.
I think there is a great selection of products inside this calendar and I’m looking forward to trying them all. With 24 different products there are bound to be a couple that you may not like or use but that’s part of the fun of an advent calendar. It’s a chance to experiment without having to splash out on lots of individual products.
Would I buy this for myself? Absolutely! At £60, with contents worth £160, I think it’s excellent value for money and if you’re quick you can snap it up for £54 with the current Black Friday deals.
