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We tested three of the best beauty advent calendars – suitable for all budgets

I rated Space NK’s beauty advent calendar among the best

WITH beauty advent calendars hitting shelves as early as August, many of the big names have already sold out.

But if you’re only just thinking about Christmas, here’s the best of what’s left – suitable for all budgets.

We tested three beauty advent calendars
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We tested three beauty advent calendars

Budget

Glossybox 'Feel The Magic' advent calendar is great value
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Glossybox 'Feel The Magic' advent calendar is great valueCredit: Handout

GLOSSYBOX “Feel The Magic” advent calendar 2023, £80: I had to think long and hard about what constitutes affordable in the beauty advent calendar world as, generally, you get what you pay for – and many of those on the bargain end are barely worth the RRP.

This was the best value I found.

Granted, £80 isn’t cheap, but given the contents are worth nearly £500, it is definitely worth investing in.

Highlights include Avant collagen intense radiance activator serum, which costs £92 alone, as well as brands such as Rodial, Medik8 and L’Occitane. glossybox.co.uk

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Space NK 12 Days Of Fragrance Advent Calendar is among the best this year
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Space NK 12 Days Of Fragrance Advent Calendar is among the best this yearCredit: SPACE NK

Space NK 12 Days Of Fragrance Advent Calendar, £150: I rated Space NK’s beauty advent calendar among the best this year and, unfortunately, it is long sold out.

But they have now launched this 12 Days Of Fragrance set and it is just as good – especially if you are already happy with your make-up and skincare routine, as you are more likely to get proper use out of the smellies inside.

Goodies include three full-sized fragrances from Diptyque, Laura Mercier and Malin+Goetz, plus a full-sized scented candle from Rose Inc, all for the price of one perfume.

If I could pick just one of the three to take home, it would be this.
spacenk.com

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Best Black Friday Deals 2023

BLACK Friday and Cyber Monday are fast approaching! Here are our top picks from the sales:

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  1. Oodie Hooded Blanket, £35.60 (save £53) - buy from Oodie
  2. AirPods Pro, £199 (save £30) - buy from Very
  3. Simba Mattress: save up to 55% - buy from Simba
  4. Amazon 55-inch Fire TV, £149.99 (save £400 with Prime) - buy from Amazon
  5. Apple AirPods Pro, £199 (lowest price ever) - buy from Amazon
  6. Refurbished Ninja 9.5-litre Air Fryer, £96.75 (save £32.25) - buy from eBay
  7. L'OR Coffee Machine Bundle, £59 (save £105) - buy here
  8. Gymshark Elevate Leggings, £36 (save £24) - buy from Gymshark
  9. Emma Mattress: up to 65% off w/ code THESUN - buy from Emma
  10. Refurbished Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser, from £59 - buy from eBay
  11. Boots No.7 The Beauty Collection, £35 (was £85) - buy from Boots
  12. Refurbished Dyson Airwrap, £239.99 (save £160) - buy from eBay
  13. Estee Lauder Heroes Collection at QVC, £109.92 (save £71) - buy from QVC
  14. Charlotte Tilbury Mini Cleanse & Glow Trio, £28 (save £12) - buy from Charlotte Tilbury
  15. Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite, £21.99 (save £13) - buy from Amazon
  16. Sage Creatista Plus Coffee Machine, £349.95 (save £150) - buy here
  17. Lovehoney, up to 60% off and extra 3% w/ code VBBF - See vouchers here

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Luxury

Jo Malone London 25 Day Advent Calendar will keep you smelling stellar all year long
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Jo Malone London 25 Day Advent Calendar will keep you smelling stellar all year longCredit: Jo Malone

Jo Malone London 25 Day Advent Calendar, £350: If I had £350 to spend on an advent calendar, there is no doubt it would be this one.

With that iconic cream-and-black packaging and a dash of this year’s festive ginger biscuit offering, it is packed with everything a perfume lover could ever need – travel size scents, votive candles, hand wash and cream, body lotion and lip balm.

And there’s a mix of limited edition festive scents plus its iconic best-sellers like Peony and Blush Suede and Wood Sage and Sea Salt to keep you smelling stellar all year long. jomalone.co.uk

Pick of the week

Sainsbury’s has lowered the price of a selection of products for its Nectar customers, including Oral-B Pro 3 3900, RRP £160, Nectar Price, £60
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Sainsbury’s has lowered the price of a selection of products for its Nectar customers, including Oral-B Pro 3 3900, RRP £160, Nectar Price, £60

BEAUTY deals are coming in fast ahead of Black Friday, and you can cash in on this one during the weekly shop.

Sainsbury’s has lowered the price of a selection of products for its Nectar customers, including Oral-B Pro 3 3900, RRP £160, Nectar Price, £60, and St Tropez Self Tan Express Bronzing Mousse, RRP £35, Nectar price, £17.

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