I got my hands on Charlotte Tilbury’s Advent Calendar and one thing surprised me

13 October 2023 , 10:15

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If you're utterly obsessed with Charlotte Tilbury? Then you'll love this advent calendar!

Now when it comes to Charlotte Tilbury products, I’m obsessed. Ever since launching back in 2013, there was nothing I wanted to get my hands on more than the coveted Magic Cream - because my boss at the time constantly raved about it. Now 10 years on, I’m still just as obsessed with everything she launches - including her advent calendar for this year, called Charlotte's Lucky Chest Of Beauty Secrets.

For £160 this year, you get 12 ‘handbag heroes’ that will literally see you through the party season - we’re talking desk to date to dawn! You’ll find a mini mascara, full-size lipstick, that Magic Cream, blush, serum, lip oil, eyeliner, highlighter and the rest. Now with products being ‘one shade fits all’, I worry that it’s not going to be to everyone’s taste.

This advent calendar contains almost everything you'd need for the perfect, party look! (Charlotte Tilbury)

With Beauty Advent Calendars being at the top of everyone’s Christmas list this year, there’s some pretty big competition - Harrods, Cult Beauty, LookFantastic, Boots and SpaceNK have some extraordinary options - not to mention Liberty’s. However Charlotte’s really is for the super fan, or that one friend/sibling/cool aunt that just wants to try her bits out. Plus, I’m a little bit obsessed with the bouji drawers - I was just surprised that the lid didn’t have a mirror in, then I would probably get more use out of it.

As for my top five? Well that was incredibly easy - starting with the AirBrush Flawless Setting Spray. I would probably go as far as saying that this product would be in my top 10 of beauty items I couldn’t live without. If you’ve ever taken the tube in the summer, in London - you’ll know how hot it is. But thanks to this miracle product, my makeup literally stays put - and I couldn’t live without it in my routine now.

I picked my top 5 items from Charlotte's advent calendar that will be in my handbag/makeup kit this season!

Another product that would also make that list from Charlotte is her Pillow Talk Matte Beauty Blush Wand. Wow, wow, wow. I love the colour this gives my cheeks - literally the perfect flush without looking obvious. It’s also so easy to apply and blend - so this will be in my ‘touch-up beauty kit’ for sure.

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Sticking with the skin theme, I’ve actually never tried the Hollywood Beauty Light Wand Highlighter - but read and seen every review going (thanks TikTok!) I hate looking overly ‘shiny’, but feel like, when used in the right way, this would give me that ‘pop’ of Christmas shimmer I’ve been searching for. Plus in the same 5ml size as the blusher, it’s a no brainer to have in your handbag, and take with you, throughout the party season!

If you’ve never read any of the other articles I’ve ever written, you probably won’t know that I’m a huge mascara fan (and slight snob). I’ve tried quite a few over the years and even though when it first launched, I wasn’t overly impressed with the Pillow Talk Push Up Lashes - but I am now. I love how the brush literally ‘pushes’ the lashes up at the root - meaning you get the most amazing lift and length! Honestly, I’ve had people asking me if mine are fake when I used this legend.

And finally, of course I’m going to pick Charlotte Tilbury’s Magic Cream as my final product. This rich and luxurious cream is literally the perfect base for your makeup. The skin instantly has this glow about it - literally like magic!

So if you’ve been searching for the perfect present for your bestie that has everything, a fussy makeup-mad sibling or just someone that you really care about - this advent calendar is more like the ultimate present, rather than something you’d open everyday, leading up to Christmas. With an item for every part of the face, it’s the perfect way to try out Charlotte’s award winning products - without wasting your money.

What's more is that for today only (October 13) there's a way to get the Charlotte Tilbury beauty advent calendar for less than £120 with a money-savvy hack. For just 24 hours only, new members of can stack two of the site's flash deals to save a whopping £41.67 on the festive gift.

From 00.01 on Friday, October 13 to 23.59 the same day, all members can get a - slashing the calendar from £160 to just £118.33.

Here are the simple steps to get the deal:

1. To claim the £15 sign up bonus, new members of TopCashback need to

2. Search for Charlotte Tilbury and click ‘Get cashback now’

3. Shop your beauty advent calendar and checkout as usual

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For other advent calendars we can’t get enough of this year? Well Liberty’s Advent Calendar is full of incredible skincare goodies that anyone would love. The Boots 25 Days of Premium Beauty Treats Advent Calendar has a little bit of everything that you should try this 2023 - including BYOMA, Arkive, Too Faced, Liz Earle, The Inkey List and so much more. For a budget advent calendar? Beff is obsessed with one from PrettyLittleThing - and it’s under £50! Or if you just want to try out more Charlotte products, along with others - check out these calendars.

Sarah Bradbury