Advent Calendars & Beauty Sets 2022

One could say finding an amazing bargain is almost as satisfactory to me as the actual purchase, but with advent calendars or beauty sets the actual purchase and discovery of newness makes the thrill even more enticing. A worthy advent calendar or set of beauty products can get me drooling and weak in the knees within seconds.

Advent calendar shopping isn’t all magical-savings-unicorn-glitter time though. However fun it may be to discover new products, I am rather cautious and picky with skin care and tend to stick to a limited amount of brands, so I’ve luckily formed the slightly healthier habit of asking myself before advent calendar / beauty set purchasing:

1. which of these products would I buy in their full sizes?, 2. do those products more or less amount to the price of the set?, and 3. am I actually running out of the main stars / most valuable products or actives featured in this set or calendar? So basically, will I actually use the majority? Luckily I have a sister, mother and boyfriend who are less particular about which creams they massage onto their delicate visages, so I gift them the products I won’t be using, justifying yet another purchase of beauty products I probably didn’t really need. Self-pamper savings time usually makes it a worthy endeavour for me though, and if you’re looking for a fantastic gift, look no further.

The advents calendars featured below are a selection that might be gone by the time you read this, but hopefully the websites they’re sold on can inspire you to find future calendars or sets on if these have sold out. Space NK, Cult Beauty, Lookfantastic, Feelunique, Sephora and Skins for example, all regularly sell beauty sets with fantastic value throughout the year, so check those websites out if you’re on the hunt for a value set bargain.

(nothing is sponsored, nothing was gifted)

SPACE NK

Worth£770 for €245, available here.

SET CONTAINS

Paula’s Choice: Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant (118ml – Full size)
Nécessaire: The Hand Cream Fragrance Free (65ml – Full size)
Charlotte Tilbury: Matte Revolution Lipstick in Pillow Talk (3.5g – Full size)
Summer Fridays: CC Me Serum (30ml – Full size)
La Mer: Crème De La Mer Moisturizing Cream (7ml)
Caudalie: Vinergetic C+ Instant Detox Mask (75ml – Full size)
Drunk Elephant: Wonderwild Miracle Butter (5ml)
Olaplex: No.3 Hair Perfector (100ml – Full size)
Hourglass: Veil Translucent Setting Powder (2g)
Drunk Elephant: Protini Polypeptide Cream (15ml)
Dr. Barbara Sturm: Hyaluronic Serum (10ml)
Biossance: Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil (12ml)
Ultra Violette: SPF 50+ Supreme Screen Hydrating Facial Sunscreen (50ml – Full size)
Space NK: Voyage Body Wash (350ml – Full size)
Rare Beauty: Perfect Strokes Universal Volumizing Mascara (3ml)
Fresh: Soy Face Cleanser (50ml – Full size)
JVN Hair: Complete Air Dry Cream (20ml)
Living Proof: Perfect Hair Day Shampoo (50ml)
The Ordinary: Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% (30ml – Full size)
Sisley-Paris: Black Rose Cream Mask (10ml)
Sisley-Paris: Black Rose Skin Infusion Cream (10ml)
Laura Mercier: Caviar Stick Eye Colour Matte in Au Naturel (2g – Full size)
Sol De Janeiro: Brazilian Bum Bum Cream (75ml)
Sunday Riley: C.E.O. Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream (15ml)
Dr Dennis Gross: Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel (2.2ml x 3)
Malin + Goetz: Lip Moisturizer (10ml – Full size)
Medik8: Crystal Retinol 3 (30ml – Full size)
Rose Inc: Blush Divine Radiant Lip & Cheek in Heliotrope (4.5g – Full size)
Jo Loves: Snowflake Votive (70g)
Augustinus Bader: The Face Oil (10ml)
Tatcha: The Dewy Skin Cream (10ml)

SKINS

For the occasional niche perfume set with 10ml sizes and minis at great prices, visit the SKINS exclusives corner.

The Fragrance Experience Autumn Box (€60) contains the following products:

Maison Francis Kurkdjian – 724 Eau de Parfum 5ml
Simone Andreoli – Ocean Of A Midnight Moon Eau de Parfum 10ml
Maison Crivelli – Ambre Chromatique Extrait de Parfum 5ml
Parfums de Marly – Layton Eau de Parfum 10ml
SALLE PRIVÉE – Monochrome Eau de Parfum 10ml
D’Orsay – M.D. Nous sommes amants Eau de Parfum 3,5ml
Penhaligon’s – Halfeti Eau de Parfum 10ml
Violet – Un Air d’Apogée Extrait de Parfum 9ml
Memo Paris – Marfa Eau de Parfum 10ml
Essential Parfums – Fig Infusion Eau de Parfum 10ml

They also sell luxury skin care brands and regularly have new sets.

This skin care sets has some nice products for example:

The Skinfinity Box (€55) contains the following products:

Juliette has a Gun – Magnolia Bliss (5ml)
Maison Crivelli – Lys Sølaberg (5ml)
MARC-ANTOINE BARROIS – B683 (2,5ml), B683 Extrait (2,5ml) en Ganymede (2,5ml)
Creed – Wind Flowers (1,7ml)
Patyka – Double Action Smoothing Scrub (20ml)
111SKIN – Sub-Zero De-Puffing Energy Facial Mask
Cultured – Biome One Cleansing Balm (15ml)
COOLA – Classic SPF 30 Face Lotion Cucumber (25ml)
Royal Fern – Phytoactive Hydra-Firm Intense Mask
Rahua – Scalp Exfoliating Shampoo (22ml)
Skins x Fugazzi – Laundry Detergent White Clouds (100ml)
Dr. Vranjes – Ambra Room Spray (25ml)
Westman Atelier – Eye Love You Mascara Mini
RMS Beauty – Luminizer X Quad

LOOKFANTASTIC

LOOKFANTASTIC Beauty Advent Calendar 2022, supposedly worth over £500, yours for £95. Link here.

PMD Clean Mini – worth £59
Disciple Gua Sha – worth £30
By Terry Hydra-pressed Powder – worth £18
Rituals Ayurveda Mini Diffuser – worth £16.50
West Barn Co Gel Brows with Spoolie – worth £15
Elemis Pro Collagen Cleansing Balm – worth £9.50
Drunk Elephant Protini ™ Polypeptide Cream – worth £5.95
Iconic Triple Threat Mascara – worth £20
ESPA Optimal Skin Pro Moisturiser – worth £50
Demi Candle Femme Mini or Elle Mini – worth £8
Zelens Tea Shot Urban Defence Serum – worth £41
Sachajuan Hair Repair Mask – worth £6
The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% + HA – worth £6.90
BEAUTYPRO Warming Eye Mask – worth £2.95
Luvia 2 Pan Eyeshadow – worth £14.33
We Are Paradoxx 3-in-1 Hair Repair – worth £10.50
Revolution Lip Satin Kiss Lipstick & Pout Bomb Gloss – worth £10
Aroma Active Repair Cream Light – worth £6
Rodial Vit C Brightening Mask – worth £34
Christophe Robin Cleansing Purifying Scrub – worth £42
Avant Velvet Perfecting Rose Sugar Scrub – worth £58
Inika Black Eye Pencil – worth £19
Emma Hardie Plump & Glow Hydrating Facial Mist – worth £13.99
Philip Kingsley Elasticizer Booster – worth £4.60
First Aid Beauty Bump Eraser Body Scrub – worth £6

CULTBEAUTY

Christmas Edits coming soon, but you can get on the waiting list here.

I love the Cult beauty edits, they’re usually well worth the money. Looking forward to these.

SEPHORA

Sephora Favourites Advent Calendar: €149.90, with a value of €410.

This Sephora calendar contains:

– AUGUSTINUS BADER Face Oil – Travel Size (10ml)

– An Extreme Length Mascara, They’re Real! Black Magnet, BENEFIT – Travel Size (4.5g)

– A Black Pillow Talk Push Up Lashes Mascara, CHARLOTTE TILBURY – Travel Size (4ml)

– A Regenerating Mask With Rare Prickly Pear Oil, CHRISTOPHE ROBIN – Mini Size (40ml)

– A Gentle Enzymatic And Mechanical Exfoliator, Daily Microfoliant, DERMALOGICA – Travel Size (13g)

– A Liquid Eyeliner, Life Liner Quick ‘N Easy Precision Black, HUDA BEAUTY – Standard Size (1ml)

– A Pore-Reducing Clay Mask With Super Volcanic Rocks, INNISFREE – Mini Size (20ml)

– A Perfecting Moisturizing Base, Hydra Booster Step 1 Primer, MAKE UP FOR EVER – Standard Size (30ml)

– A Face Spray With Aloe Vera, Adaptogens & Coconut Water, MARIO BADESCU – Travel Size (59ml)

– A Powdery Pink Lip And Cheek Stick, MILK MAKEUP – Travel Size (6g)

– A Moisturizing Shampoo, MOROCCANOIL – Travel Size (70ml)

– A Baby Retro Eyeshadow Palette, NATASHA DENONA – Travel Size (3 Eyeshadows)

– A Hair Care, N°3 Hair Perfector, OLAPLEX – Mini Size (30ml)

– A Fame Eau De Parfum, PACO RABANNE – Miniature (4ml)

– A Detoxifying Night Oil For The Face Nigella And Charcoal, Carbon Star, PAI – Travel Size (10ml)

– Revitalizing Eye Patches, Flashpatch, PATCHOLOGY – Mini Size (1 pair)

– Nocturnal Regeneration Gel Patches For The Eyes, Flashpatch, PATCHOLOGY – Mini Size (1 Pair)

– A Volumizing Mascara, Perfect Strokes Universal Black, RARE BEAUTY – Travel Size (8ml)

– An Ultra-Comforting Soothing Mask, Evercalm, REN CLEAN SKINCARE – Standard Size (50ml)

– A Mini Cherry Blossom Scented Candle, The Ritual Of Sakura, RITUALS – Travel Size (25g)

– A Radiance Super Serum, SEPHORA COLLECTION – Standard Size (30ml)

– A Matte Lipstick, Cream Lip Stain Matte Mauve, SEPHORA COLLECTION – Standard Size (5ml)

– One Crème Blush, SEA Breezy Peach Sunset, PIE – Travel Size (2.5g)

– A Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG Eye Serum, THE ORDINARY – Standard Size (30ml)

– A Plumping Lip Gloss, Lip Injection Maximum Plump Translucent, TOO FACED – Travel Size (2.8g)

– A Bottleless Oat & Almond Shower Gel, UNBOTTLED – Standard Size (110g)

More interesting sets are this hair box, this care box, and this “Glow booster box“.

BIJENKORF

Beauty Adventskalender 2022 worth €500,- for €129.

This Bijenkorf Advent Calendar Contains:

The Ordinary Full Size Salicylic Acid 2% Mask – Face Mask, 50ml
Salicylic Acid 2% Masque is formulated to target a matte tone and texture irregularities. The formula, infused with charcoal and clay, aims to improve the appearance of smoothness and luminosity, leaving skin feeling refreshed.

Moroccanoil Travelsize Hydrating Shampoo, 70 ml
Hydrating Shampoo hydrates dry hair deep into the hair fibers thanks to antioxidant-rich argan oil, Vitamins A and E, as well as moisturizing red algae. The shampoo makes the hair shiny, soft and more manageable.

Too Faced Full Size Diamond Light Highlighter Diamond Fire, 12 grams
This highlighter is one of a kind. The Diamond highlighter with diamond powder creates a colorful glow that suits all skin tones. Brighten your complexion and mix the pink, blue and gold tones for a color of your own. The formula is hand poured making all highlighters unique.

Pixi Travelsize Retinol Toner, 100 ml
Do you suffer from acne, dull skin, pigmentation spots or starting skin aging? Retinol (vitamin A) brightens the complexion and reduces acne. Jasmine soothes and restores. The peptides stimulate the natural production of collagen. And all with a zero-to-low irritation guarantee: the tonic does its job without the signature irritations often associated with other retinol products.

NARS Full Size Orgasm Lipstick, 3.5 grams
The bestselling Orgasm lipstick from NARS has a satin finish. The dynamic blend of moringa and passion fruit seed oils enhances color vibrancy and nourishes the lips.

YOS Inner Beauty Collagen nutritional supplements, 30 pieces
From the age of 25, most people’s natural collagen production decreases. This slowly causes wrinkles and weakens the skin. YOS Inner Beauty consists of collagen peptides and various vitamins for natural skin rejuvenation from within.

Rituals Mini The Ritual of Jing Fragrance Sticks – fragrance sticks, 70 ml
Perfume your home in a unique, natural and fashionable way with these mini fragrance sticks based on the calming aroma of sacred lotus and jujube. This calming and soothing scent lasts for about 2-3 weeks.

Kiehl’s Travelsize Avocado Eye Cream – eye cream, 14 ml
This rich and creamy care, based on avocado oil, moisturizes and nourishes the sensitive eye contour. This creamy, hydrating eye contour care effectively moisturizes for all skin types.

Caudalie Full Size Vinoclean Cleansing Mousse, 150 ml
This crystal-clear lotion, with over 97% natural ingredients, transforms into a luscious and airy foam to pamper the skin in a cocoon of softness.

Ex Nihilo Travelsize Fleur de Narcotique Eau de Parfum, 7.5 ml
Fleur Narcotique is seductive and sophisticated. An overdose of essential ingredients for an explosion of powerful scents. A sensual peony wrapped in woody notes, bergamot, peach and jasmine.

Polished London Full Size Whitening Pen
Use the Whitening Pen for a dazzling smile. The quick, easy and effective pen consists of a soft brush applicator, ideal for applying the formula to each tooth.

K18 Travelsize Leave-in Molecular Repair Hair Mask – hair mask, 15 ml
The K18 silicone-free formula penetrates deep into the cortex of the hair and returns the hair to its natural, youthful state in just 4 minutes. It also calms hair cuticles and porosity.

Hourglass Travelsize Veil Translucent Setting Powder – loose powder, 2 grams
The magic of Veil, transformed into a refined loose powder, specially formulated to give the skin a natural, even finish. The finely ground powder blurs imperfections and reduces the appearance of pores, fine lines and wrinkles. This transparent formula can be used for all skin tones.

Paula’s Choice Full Size Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant, 118 ml
The most powerful BHA exfoliant from Paula’s Choice gives great results on combination to oily skin with blackheads and pimples. You hardly feel the liquid on your skin and it is quickly absorbed. Helps remove dead skin cells, even in the pore.

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Mini Baccarat Rouge Candle – scented candle, 35 grams
Born from the meeting of Maison Francis Kurkdjian and Maison Baccarat, the Baccarat Rouge 540 scented candle combines the magic of nature with legendary craftsmanship. It gives off a graphic and highly condensed olfactive signature with a floral, amber and woody breeze.

Molton Brown Travelsize Orange & Bergamot Showergel – shower gel, 100 ml
This carefully cleansing shower gel leaves the skin clean and refreshed, including vitamin-rich ingredients to make the skin glow.

REN Travelsize Evercalm Redness Relief Serum, 15 ml
Soothing serum with a velvet touch to soothe irritated, sensitive and quickly reddened skin. Strengthens the skin barrier to protect against environmental factors.

Living Proof Travelsize Advanced Clean Dry Shampoo – dry shampoo, 90 ml
The Living Proof Perfect Hair Day (PhD) Advanced Clean Dry Shampoo ensures a hard reset of the hair. The absorbent formula is designed to minimize oil, sweat and odors and provides an ultra-fresh feel to get the best out of hair.

ILIA Full Size Balmy Gloss Tinted Lip Oil Only You – lip oil, 4.5 ml
A soft, colored lip oil with hyaluronic acid for a full effect and strong moisture retention properties that leave your lips feeling soft, smooth and non-sticky. Your lips will instantly feel plumper, softer and smoother, with a natural glow that blends into a veil of color.

Jo Malone London Travelsize Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne, 9 ml
Escape the daily grind and enjoy a breath of fresh air by the sea. The waves break with white foam heads, the air is fresh and salty from the splashing foam. The rugged cliffs exude the invigorating scent of minerals mixed with the earthiness of sage.

SLIP Pink Skinny Scrunchie – Pink Silk Hair Tie
Traditional hair ties can get caught in your delicate hair, leading to damage and breakage. The wide surface and high-quality silk mean that the Slip silk scrunchie is designed to reduce those annoying prints.

The Coucou Club Mini Gua Sha Rose Quartz – Massage Tool
Create your own at-home Coucou Spa with the Coucou Gua Sha. This is not just a beautiful heart-shaped rose quartz, but an ancient ritual from China. The Gua Sha, also called ‘scraper’, is a beautiful and effective addition to your skincare routine. The ‘scraping’ stimulates blood circulation and collagen production, promotes lymphatic drainage and removes waste products.

Balmain Hair Coutoure Full Size Texturizing Salt Spray – hair spray, 200 ml
Create the ultimate beach look with this Texturizing Salt Spray. Provides a matte texture and instant volume.

dr. Barbara Sturm Travelsize Anti-Aging Body Cream – body cream, 50 ml
Refresh your skin with the moisturizing body cream from Dr. Barbara Sturm. White almond and elderberry blossom extracts tighten the skin, while nutrient-rich oils restore elasticity, resulting in visibly firmer skin. Purslane helps to soothe the skin and reduce the visible signs of irritation from skin aging.

Memo Paris Travelsize Marfa Eau de Parfum, 10 ml
Marfa by Memo Paris is a perfume based on the Texas city of the same name, in the middle of the sweltering heat of the desert. The fragrance contains notes of orange blossom, tuberose and white musk.

Charlotte Tilbury Full Size Pillow Talk Push-Up Lashes Mascara black, 10 ml
The Pillow Talk Push Up Lashes Mascara that makes every eye color shine! For the lashes of your dreams + wider, brighter, dreamier eyes. The mascara has a flattering contrast on dark lashes. For long-lasting volume, length and a weightless 24-hour lifting effect.

ASOS

Asos has some good ones sometimes, but unfortunately they sell out fast.

ASOS Face + Body 25 Day Advent Calendar – 73% Saving: €117.99

1 x Neom Bedtime Hero Travel Candle: 75g
1 x Elemis ProCollagen Night Cream: 15ml
1 x Oskia Renaissance Mask: 15ml
1 x Rituals Sakura Body Cream: 70ml
1 x MAC Velvet Teddy Lipstick: 3g
1 x Iconic London Light and Glow Duo in True Golden: 2 x 4g
1 x Invisibobble Slim Sprunchie Duo in True Golden
1 x Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream: 25ml
1 x Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel: 15ml
1 x Bobbi Brown Smokey Eye Mascara: 3ml
1 x ThisWorks In Transit Camera Close Up: 20ml
1 x Popmask Sleep Over Self-Warming Sleep Mask
1 x Carmex Cherry Pot Lip Balm: 3ml
1 x Le Mini Macaron Mini Nail Stickers
1 x Charlotte Tilbury Collagen Superfusion Facial Oil: 3.5ml
1 x Earth Harbor Marina Biome Brightening Ampoule: 1oz
1 x Olaplex No.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask: 20ml
1 x Psychic Sisters Mini Face Roller in Opalite Crystal
1 x MasqueBar Brightening Sheet Mask with Vitamin C
1 x ELF Lip Plumping Lip Gloss in Pink Paloma: 2.7ml
1 x Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Adaptogens & Coconut Water: 59ml
1 x Dr.PAWPAW 7-in-1 It Does It All Hair Treatment: 100ml
1 x Sleek Face Form Blush: 5.7g
1 x BYBI Booster Serum: 15ml
1 x Revolution Re-Loaded Palette in Velvet Rose
1 x Revolution Mini Infinite Fixing Spray
1 x Revolution Extra Hold Brow Glue
1 x Revolution Mini Baking Powder in Translucent
1 x Revolution Superdewy Liquid Highlighter in Pink Lights