Inside John Lewis’ £195 beauty advent calendar that’s actually worth over £900
This is one of the best value beauty advent calendars we’ve seen so far this year. (John Lewis / Yahoo Life UK)
It might only be October, but we’ve already got beauty advent calendars coming from every direction.
Whether that’s returning advents from best-sellers like Liberty, Lookfantastic and Fortnum & Mason, or brand-new iterations from Boots or No7 — the hype is real this year.
The latest to reveal its coveted calendar for Christmas is John Lewis. Returning for another year, the retailer’s advent calendar is a cult buy for many, and is considered one of the most hotly-anticipated advent launches of the year.
This time around, it comes with an impressive 31 beauty items (16 of which are full-size) behind 25 drawers. Expect finds from the likes of Elemis, Clarins, Clinique, Philip Kingsley and more.
As for the advent calendar’s overall worth, the grand total is a huge £921and it’s available to buy for £195, making this one of the best value beauty advent calendars we’ve seen so far this year (a close second to Harvey Nichols unbelievable offering worth £1,300 and on sale for just £250).
Filled with 31 beauty items, there’s 16 full-size picks from L’Occitane, Clarins, Charlotte Tilbury and more. (John Lewis)
The calendar includes everything you need for the Christmas party season, including this Carolina Herrera lip balm and case. (John Lewis)
With such a range of products, this calendar is a great way of trying lots of top-rated beauty items for less. (John Lewis)
It’s packed with items you’ll actually use, such as hand cream and a calming Neom candle. (John Lewis)
£195 £921 at John Lewis
Featuring a generous mix of cult-favourite brands, there’s everything from Elemis’ Pro-Collagen Rose Marine Cream (£37) to Clinique’s High Impact Mascara (£27) and Votary’s Super Seed Serum (£79). Side-by-side with scented candles, face masks, lip balms and more.
Whether you’re in the market for a spot of self-care this festive season, or are keen to expand your makeup collection and enhance your skin care routine, this advent has something for everyone. Not to mention, at such a competitive price, it’s the perfect way to try a range of products for less.
And if that wasn’t at all enough, for 10 lucky customers, there’s a £500 gift voucher to spend at John Lewis hiding behind door 25. Plus, one of four money-can’t-buy experiences, too. Talk about the gift that just keeps on giving?
Available to snap up now over at John Lewis for £195, we reckon it’s worth buying ASAP to save any disappointment come December.
Carolina Herrera Mini Tint Lip Balm and Case (full size)
L’Occitane Almond Delicious Hands Hand & Nail Care, 75ml (full size)
Neom Organics London Bedtime Hero Scented Candle, 185g (full size)
Neom Organics London Bedtime Hero Pillow Mist, 30ml (full size)
Spectrum Collections Angled Cheek Brush
Votary Super Seed Serum – Broccoli Seed & Peptides, 50ml (full size)
Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady Eau de Parfum Refill, 10ml (full size)
Charlotte Tilbury Luxury Eyeshadow Palette, Walk of No Shame (full size)
OTO 10% CBD Sleep Drops, 15ml (full size)
OTO Power Drops 7.5% CBD, 15ml (full size)
Elemis Pro-Collagen Rose Marine Cream, 15ml
Rodial Banana Low Lighter Concealer, 1.6ml
Acqua di Parma Colonia Eau de Cologne Spray, 12ml
Acqua di Parma Colonia Bath & Shower Gel, 40ml
Lumene Lähde Nordic Hydra Oat Milk Oil Cleanser, 50ml
Aromatherapy Associates De-Stress Muscle Bath & Shower Oil, 55ml (full size)
The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA, 30ml (full size)
Sunday Riley Good Genes Glycolic Acid Treatment, 15ml
Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder, Translucent 9.3g
Murad Targeted Wrinkle Corrector, 15ml (full size)
Ren Clean Skincare Evercalm Gentle Cleansing Gel, 50ml
Clarins Eau Extraordinaire, 50ml
Clinique High Impact Mascara, Black (full size)
Nars Blush, Behave, 1.2g
Susanne Kaufmann Glow Mask, 50ml (full size)
Dermalogica Awaken Peptide Eye Gel, 15ml (full size)
Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick, Golden Bronze (full size)
Living Proof Triple Bond Complex, 15ml
Philip Kingsley Body Building Weightless Shampoo, 75ml
Philip Kingsley Body Building Weightless Conditioner, 75ml
Sisley Hair Rituel Precious Hair Care Oil Glossiness & Nutrition, 10ml
Shop now: John Lewis Beauty Advent Calendar | £195 (Worth £921) from John Lewis
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Harvey Nichols Beauty Advent Calendar 2023 | £250 (Worth £1,300) from Harvey Nichols
Price: £250
Worth: £1,300
Product count: 45 – 25 full-size and 20 deluxe miniatures
Product highlights: This is one of the best value for money calendars available this year, filled with some of the biggest names in beauty, such as Acqua Di Parma, Dermalogica and Eve Lom.
Fortnum’s Beauty Advent Calendar 2023 | £260 (Worth £1,020) from Fortnum & Mason
Price: £260
Worth: £1,020
Product count: 22 full size and 8 miniature
Product highlights: The 30 products range from Aromatherapy Associates, Cult51, ESPA, Acqua Di Parma, Bramley and OTO, it’s luxurious mix of fragrance, wellness, skincare and make-up. While it costs £15 more than last year, its contents value is £176 more.
Lookfantastic Beauty Advent Calendar 2023 | £99 (Worth £565) from Lookfantastic
Price: £99
Worth: £565
Product count: 12 full size and 15 miniature
Product highlights: Boasts 27 products, including a Avant Hyaluronic Acid Eye Cream, usually worth £97, an Iconic London Day to Slay Palette, usually worth £45, and an Origins Mega Mushroom Treatment, usually £23.50, to name just a few.
