04 November 2023 , 18:00
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Although there’s still 52 days to go until Christmas, Mariah Carey has said ‘IT’S TIME’ - so I think it's fully acceptable to dust off those decorations, blast ‘All I Want For Christmas’ on your Alexa, and maybe even have a cheeky glass of mulled wine to get into the mood - or maybe that’s just me getting too excited?
Apart from the decorations, festive food menus, and of course the sparkly pieces I’ll be adding to my wardrobe from now until 25 December, one thing that really gets me in the festive mood is a good ol’ advent calendar to open - especially when it's filled to the brim with skincare must-haves.
Now, as much as I love Christmas, the lead-up tends to fill me with anxiety and stress - whether it’s leaving the gifts until last minute, or having to put on a full festive spread for the family - so Avon’s Self-Love Wellbeing Advent Calendar is the perfect way to unwind as the countdown to the big day begins.
The 'self-love' calendar is perfect for a pamper night inBest of all? The calendar is priced at just £35, but contains 12 of Avon’s bestsellers worth a whopping £81.75 altogether - so it’s definitely great value for money, especially as most of the products crammed behind the colourful festive doors are full-sized.
Some highlights from the calendar include Avon’s best selling Planet Spa Sleep Ritual Pillow Mist, Anew Lifting Dual Eye System, and the award-winning Anew Renewal Power Serum which shoppers swear by for ‘reducing wrinkles.’
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After opening up every festive window, I tested out every product inside, including these bestsellers, and can confirm they're well-worth adding to your beauty shelf!
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My top picks:
Anew Lifting Dual Eye System (worth £13)
Anew Lifting Dual Eye System (worth £13)As I eagerly peeled back window number one, I was delighted to find the Anew Lifting Dual Eye System which I've already read numerous positive reviews on. Combining the power of a gentle upper eye gel and under-eye cream, this magic duo targets fine lines and sagging around the eyes - just what I need for hiding my pre-Christmas bags.
Anew Renewal Power Serum (worth £24)
Anew Renewal Power Serum (worth £24)As someone who's obsessed with skincare, I'm constantly on the lookout for the best anti-ageing products to help stall those fine lines and wrinkles - and this Renewal Power Serum is perfect for prevention! It's powered by Protinol™ Technology, which works faster than products with retinol to give skin a better-quality collagen boost, as well as being formulated with niacinamide which protects collagen and helps renew skin at the surface. It also smells delicious and left my skin feeling super hydrated and glowy.
Planet Spa Sleep Ritual Pillow Mist (worth £4.75)
Planet Spa Sleep Ritual Pillow Mist (worth £4.75)As mentioned before, I love Christmas, just not the stress that comes beforehand which often leaves me feeling pretty drained due to sleepless nights. To help stressed out last minute shoppers like me catch some well-earned zzz's, this relaxing pillow mist infused with French lavender and chamomile essential oils is the perfect way to unwind. After just one spray of this heavenly scent on my pillow, I felt instantly relaxed and even caught my partner spraying his pillow too!
Everything you'll get inside the 12-day calendar:
- Anew Platimum Lift & Tighten Serum (10ml)
- Anew Ultimate Night Restoring Serum (15ml)
- Planet Spa Radiance Ritual Liquid Gold Face Mask (50ml)
- Anew Lifting Dual Eye Serum (2 x 10ml)
- Anew Renewal Power Serum (30ml)
- Nail Experts Restoring Cuticle Cream (15ml)
- Planet Spa The Sleep Ritual Pillow Mist (100ml)
- Advanced Techniques Absolute Nourishment Treatment Serum (30ml)
- Avon Care Skin Recovery Lip Balm
- Planet Spa Aromatherapy Beauty Sleep Hand Cream (30ml)
- Footworks Clay Mask (75ml)
- Anew Revitalising Micellar Water (50ml)
The verdict
If you know of someone who needs a little pick me up, especially over the hectic Christmas period, this advent calendar is the perfect way to show you really care. Or, if like me you find the pre-Christmas period a little overwhelming, the 'self-love' calendar is great for treating yourself to a little treat each day to help you unwind and relax. When compared to other beauty advent calendars out there, it's also a really great price for those on a tighter budget, but still looking to impress! Plus, most of the products are full-size which is pretty unusual for a beauty advent calendar - so you'll be getting a whole lot for your money.
One thing this calendar doesn't have is makeup, so if you're a makeup gal or guy looking to get your glam on this Christmas, this one's not for you. Fear not though as Avon also have a 24-day beauty advent calendar which is bursting with impressive skincare and stunning makeup treats.
It's also available to buy on the Avon website here, and is priced at £65, but filled with products worth £190.25.
If you're looking to splash out on a beauty advent calendar this year, our team of beauty fantaics have been unboxing some of this year's most popular calendars, from budget options under £50 like PrettyLittleThing and Revolution, to mid-range options in LookFantastic and Glossybox and high-end hauls from luxury department stores like Selfridges and Liberty.