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I love the original CC Cream from IT Cosmetics, so I was keen to try out the new natural matte version. Here’s the lowdown on IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC Cream Natural Matte SPF40.
What is IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC Cream Natural Matte?
IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC Cream Natural Matte SPF40
Full-coverage CC cream
Works to conceal imperfections
Reduces the look of redness, pores, shine and oil
Provides a comfortable natural velvety matte finish
Uses brightening, colour-correcting pigments
The formula is enriched with a blend of skin-nourishing ingredients
Delivers SPF40 (although I still use the correct dose of SPF underneath)
Easy to blend
Suitable for combination and oily skin types
16-hour shine control
Sweat-proof formula
Available in 30 shades
Key Ingredients
Hyaluronic Acid – to hydrate
Air Licium – to control excess sebum
Lentil seed extract – to defend against environmental aggressors
Charcoal and colloidal clay – to detoxify and balance
SPF 40 – broad spectrum protection
Before & After Photos
I am using shade Light Neutral which gives me a really nice and brightened result.
Before PhotoAfter Photo – Light Neutral
Annoyingly, I forgot to take my after photo before I put on the rest of my makeup, but the only other thing I have on my skin is the REESON Blush in Fresh Rose*.
IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC Cream Natural Matte SPF40 Swatch
I have shade Light Neutral to show you:
IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC Cream Natural Matte SPF40 – Light NeutralIT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC Cream Natural Matte SPF40 – Light Neutral Swatch
My Review
IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC Cream Natural Matte SPF40 packaging
Although I am really more of a glowy finish kind of girl, I have to say there are times when I appreciate a soft matte formula, especially in the summer time. The idea of a natural matte, is all about a natural looking skin finish, that isn’t flat, and as I like to use other products to give me glow, I find they can really work for my combination skin.
This is certainly the case with the IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC Cream Natural Matte SPF40. Applied over my Vitamin C serum and SPF50, it still allows a natural looking radiance to the skin yet has a soft blurring effect on pores and texture.
A little goes a long way because the formula has satisfyingly high coverage, and it tackles redness and uneven tone swiftly with minimal effort. I use my REESON No. 1 Brush* to buff and blend and it works perfectly with it.
It lasts really well on my skin, and feels very comfortable and light. It really is a great option for the warmer weather, especially with its SPF40. Although having said that, I don’t need to use that much product to get the finish I want, so I make sure I use my proper dose of SPF50 underneath.
All in all, I am very pleased with this.
Where to buy it
IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC Cream Natural Matte SPF40 is £38 and available now via the following links:
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I am a big fan of Monika Blunder’s foundation and concealer in one product, so I was super excited to test out her mascara which comes in black and also a gorgeous brown. Here’s the low down on the Monika Blunder Beauty Architect Eyes Buildable Mascara with before and after photos.
What is Monika Blunder Beauty Architect Eyes Buildable Mascara?
Uses algae extract to thicken and lengthen lashes over time
Formula is infused with shea butter for smooth reapplication
Tapered silicone brush creates a natural look
Buildable formula suitable for no makeup days and more statement looks
Vegan and cruelty free
Available in 2 shades – Black and Brown
Key Ingredients
Plankton Extract – to thicken and strengthen lashes
Shea Butter – to moisturise and promote lash growth
Before and After Photos
Before PhotoLight to Medium ApplicationBolder Application
My Review of the Monika Blunder Mascara
Monika Blunder Beauty Architect Eyes Buildable Mascara – Black and Brown
I am always on the hunt for a good Brown mascara. I absolutely love the Tower 28 one (review here) but it isn’t yet available in the UK as far as I know.
I have only tested the brown shade in this mascara so far, and I think it’s great. The shade is really good. It’s a rich brown, that’s deep enough to really define the lashes and eyes, but it just gives more softness than black. It’s a subtle difference, however, I find it really flattering especially if you’re a bit older like me.
The brush is great. It makes it really easy to grab and extend each lash, and the formula feels really lightweight and comfortable to wear. It isn’t waterproof or water resistant, so avoid water or crying (!), but it holds in place really well, and the lashes stay defined and lifted.
The smoothness of the formula means you can top up later in the day quite easily and I love that there’s lash conditioning ingredients in there.
Where to buy Monika Blunder Beauty Architect Eyes Buildable Mascara
The mascara is available in Black and Brown via the links below:
If you are looking for a more affordable mascara, I am really enjoying the newest one from L’Oreal Paris and it is also available in Brown. Read: L’Oreal Paris Volume Million Lashes Panorama Mascara Review.
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When it comes to getting the best Beauty Advent Calendars, it is always a good idea to plan ahead! For 2024, this post is your best friend once again! I will have lots more updates for you with news on Space NK, Harrods, Cult Beauty, Liberty, Jo Malone London, NET-A-PORTER, YSL, M&S, Selfridges, and more! I will be constantly updating with the latest stock information so please stay tuned.
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Space NK £20 off every £100 Spend – August 2024
The Space NK £20 off every £100 Spend promotion is love! Details on lower spend thresholds here too.
Beauty Advent Calendars 2024
Stay tuned to this section for all the latest news. There will be daily updates. Make sure you sign up for my launch alert emails too.
PRE-ORDER OPEN NOW: Harrods Beauty Advent Calendar 2024 – Plus Fragrance & a Brand New Calendar
After it’s sell-out success of the last seven years, the Harrods Christmas calendar is back again, and it is better than ever. Think a MUCH higher value for exactly the same price and amazing products! Plus, this year, we have TWO extra calendars!! Find out everything you need to know here. Pre-order has begun!Official Launch Date 1st September.
Get the full details on all the calendars in my full blog post.
What’s in the Harrods Beauty Advent Calendar 2024
Pre order the Harrods Beauty Advent Calendar for £250 here*:
Harrods Fragrance Advent Calendar 2024
Pre-order the Harrods Fragrance Calendar for £185 here*:
Harrods Hair & Body Advent Calendar – 12 Days Of Sparkle
Pre-order the 12 Days Of Sparkle Advent Calendar for £99 here:
Ormonde Jayne Advent Calendar 2024
This is first time fragrance brand Ormonde Jayne have released an Advent Calendar and it celebrates 8 days from Christmas Eve to New Years Eve.
Ormonde Jayne Advent Calendar 2024
Release Date & Price
There a choice of calendars which will retail for £395 and launch is set for 8th October 2024. Click the link below for all the details.
Beauty Advent Calendars 2023
Below is all the information for 2023. These will be updated as soon as news comes in. I am expecting lots of exclusives this year.
Cult Beauty Advent Calendar 2023
This calendar is always real hot property and one of the most popular multi-brand calendars. You can now get it for £200 here*. The value is over £1000.
Cult Beauty Advent Calendar 2023
Release Date & Price
The Cult Beauty Advent Calendar 2023 price is £225 with a value of over £1084. Get more details via the link below.
Space NK Fragrance Advent Calendar – Exclusive Reveal!
Online now! This will sell out – SHOP HERE NOW!
Space NK Fragrance Advent Calendar Review, Contents & Launch
I have revealed the contents and launch details of Space NK’s first ever fragrance advent calendar and it is great. Find out everything via the link below:
M&S Beauty Advent Calendar – Online Now
I have all the details of the ever popular M&S Beauty Advent Calendar here and as always it is really excellent value! Spend £35 at M&S here* to get the calendar for £45. It is worth £310.
M&S Beauty Advent Calendar 2023 Contents
For all the info, see the full blog post via the link below.
Space NK Advent Calendar 2023 – Sold Out
Stay tuned to Instagram for updates.
Here is the full reveal of the Space NK Advent Calendar for 2023! Shop here now.*
Space NK Advent Calendar 2023
You are going to be completely thrilled with the contents this year. It contains 33 products and 19 are full sized. Buy it here*.
I can now reveal the full contents and look of the Elemis Beauty First Class Advent calendar and it’s absolutely wonderful! Order it here now*.
ELEMIS Advent Calendar 2023 Review
The price of the 2023 advent calendar is £189 and the value of the products is £551!
Liberty Advent Calendar 2023 – SOLD OUT
The Liberty calendar is always one of the most popular calendars and it sold out quickly last year. I have full details of the 2023 calendar now. This year there are 20 full size products and the full contents has a value of £1,043!
Liberty Advent Calendar 2023 Contents
Release Date & Price
This year’s beauty advent calendar will be available to buy at Liberty Beauty* for all customers from 27th September 2023 at Midnight.
You can get a full list of products and more launch info via the link below.
Harvey Nichols Beauty Advent Calendar 2023 – SOLD OUT
The Harvey Nichols advent calendar is back for its second year and it is even bigger and better this time.
What’s inside the Harvey Nichols Beauty Advent Calendar 2023
It contains 45 gifts, 25 of them are full sized and there is a massive value saving.
Release Date & Price: The price is £250 with a combined value of products and treatments totalling over £1300. It is available exclusively at Harvey Nichols*. Get all the details below.
Glossybox Advent Calendar 2023 – Online Now
Subscribe with code REALLYREE* to get the October box for £10 and the Advent Calendar for £70 to get a combined value of £536. Non-subscriber price: £80 (value £473).
This year’s calendar is called Feel the Magic. and contains 28 beauty products which includes 14 full sizes.
Glossybox Advent Calendar 2023 Contents
Release Date & Price
Get the full details via the link below:
John Lewis Beauty Advent Calendar 2023 – Online Now
Literally everyone is asking about this year’s John Lewis Beauty Advent Calendar and the good news is, it is back 2023 and available HERE* now.
What’s in the John Lewis Beauty Advent Calendar 2023
The price is £195, the value is over £921 and you can buy it HERE! Full details via the link below.
MAC Advent Calendar 2023 – Out Now
MAC’s advent calendar always creates a real stir every year. Here is the 2023 edition.
MAC Advent Calendar 2023 Contents
Release Date & Price
The MAC Advent Calendar 2022 is £165. It is available at MAC*and Selfridges* now.
La Mer Advent Calendar 2023 – Online Now
I love the La Mer Advent Calendar! It’s always packed with La Mer goodies and looks beautiful.
La Mer Advent Calendar 2023 – Contents & Launch Details
Check out the full details on contents via the link below.
Release Date & Price
The calendar is available now for £470 and the value is over £569. It is available now.
DIOR Advent Calendar 2023 – Online Now
This is always such a stunning calendar with 24 DIOR miniatures across fragrance, skincare and makeup. It is available online here* now.
There is an excellent selection of products and it’s a great way to try out new things.
DIOR Advent Calendar 2022
Release Date & Price
This year’s edition is available at DIOR* for £570 now.
Jo Malone London Advent Calendar 2023
This is always a great calendar. This year it is filled with 25 surprises including much-loved Colognes, travel-size Bath & Body and Miniature Candles. Shop it online here now!*
Jo Malone London Advent Calendar 2023
Release Date & Price
The Jo Malone London Advent Calendar 2023 is £350. It is available HERE* now.
This is the advent calendar that set the bar for luxury in this genre, and it’s usually on everyone’s wishlists.
Get the full details in the blog post below.
Sephora Advent Calendar 2023
The Sephora Advent Calendar 2023 deatils are all here. Order it here now.*
Sephora Advent Calendar 2023 packaging
The calendar is worth over £1000 but priced at £179, so there’s a brilliant value saving. The Sephora Advent Calendar 2023 is available exclusively at Sephora UK*.
Selfridges Beauty Advent Calendar 2023
I now have a full list of the products for the Selfridges calendar for this year! It is available online HERE *.
Selfridges Beauty Advent Calendar 2023
Release Date & Price
The price is £220 with a value of £1049. See more details in the post below and shop here*.
Penhaligons Advent Calendar 2023 – ONLINE NOW
Luxury fragrance brand Penhaligons is back in the Advent Calendar game for 2023. It is available HERE* now.
Penhaligons Advent Calendar 2023
There’s always a great selection of fragrance and ancillary body products and also a full size candle.
Molton Brown Advent Calendar 2023 – Online Now
This year’s calendar is beautifully festive and chic! It celebrates Molton Brown’s collection across fragrance, hair and body. There’s a whole host of luxury goodies inside, including new limited edition scent Marvellous Mandarin and Spice. Shop it here now.
Molton Brown Advent Calendar 2023 – Contents & Release Date
I love this really simple and classic festive style that the brand have gone for this year. The Molton Brown Advent Calendar 2023 is £210.
The White Company Advent Calendar 2023 – Online now
I think most people have a soft spot for The White Company. It’s chic simplicity at its best and they have some absolutely gorgeous fragrances for the home and also some brilliant self care products too. This year’s mix includes candles, and bath and body products. It’s a lovely line up. Shop it here now.*
The White Company Advent Calendar 2023
It is £175 and available here* now.
Sisley Paris Advent Calendar 2023 – Online now!
Rather excitingly, this is a brand new advent calendar and it is absolutely beautiful. Sisley is one of my all time favourite luxury brands and the product line up is gorgeous!
Sisley Paris Advent Calendar 2023
The Advent Calendar has been designed to kept and reused, and each box can be turned to conceal the numbers once you have opened all the surprises.
The contents include a range of bestsellers from Sisley Paris and Hair Rituel by Sisley across full size or travel and miniature sizes. The price is £595. Get the full details via the link below. It is now online here * and available to purchase.
Fortnum & Mason Beauty Advent Calendar 2023 – OUT NOW!
The F&M beauty calendar always sells out on pre-order and this year it is launching early! There are 22 full-sized products included in the line up.
Fortnum and Mason Beauty Advent Calendar 2023
The price of the calendar for 2023 is £260, which is £15 more than last year. The products are altogether worth over £1020.00. Last year’s value was £800. Get full details via the link below. SHOP HERE.
Harrods Beauty Advent Calendar – Online Now
Harrods Beauty Advent Calendar 2023
This year’s Harrods Advent Calendar a brilliant mix of skincare, makeup and haircare from gorgeous super-luxe brands. It has already launched for pre-order. Shop here now.
Jo Loves Advent Calendar 2023
This beauty advent calendar is back for its sixth year and as beautiful as ever! It is HERE now*.
Jo Loves Advent Calendar 2023 – Contents
Release Date & Price
The Jo Loves Advent Calendar 2023 retails at £365 and is available now exclusively at Jo Loves*.
William Morris At Home Advent Calendar 2023
This is a very pretty and super affordable Advent Calendar full of scented bath and body minis packed with Shea butter, botanical extracts and fragrant essential oils.
William Morris At Home Advent Calendar 2023
It is £45 and available now at John Lewis*. Full details in the post below.
2023 Beauty Advent Calendar On Sale Soon
Here are all the Beauty Advents that we have info on but they haven’t launched yet. You can sign up to alerts in each of these individual posts, so that you receive my email as soon as they are available.
NET-A-PORTER Beauty Advent Calendar 2023
Last couple of years, the NAP Advent has been the MOST ENQUIRED ABOUT Advent in all the years I have been doing this. This year they are really changing things up and I can’t wait to see what you all think!
Find a list of products inside via the link below – it is very different to the ones we’ve had from NET-A-PORTER in the past. The price is £275 and the value is £1332.
No7 Advent Calendar 2023 – 4 Options Online Now
This is always one of the fastest selling advent calendars and it’s one of the originals. This year there are four to choose from with different price points and different values, and for the first time, with different skincare focusses.
No7 Advent Calendar 2023 Lift & Luminate
Release Date & Price
For more details – check out the blog post linked below.
2022 Advent Calendars
The below calendars will have their information updated very soon!
Cowshed Advent Calendar
This is an absolutely excellent calendar if you are looking for a really good mix of products to completely equip you for all your overnight stays.
Cowshed Advent Calendar 2022
It is beautifully designed and covers skin, body, hair, hands, feet and even has a gorgeous travel candle. It’s really good.
The price it £140 and there are limited quantities still available. Shop here now.
Rituals Advent Calendars 2022 – Online Now
This year, Rituals have three beauty advent calendars to choose from and they are all really special. You can check them out HERE*.
Rituals Advent Calendar 2022 – 3D Contents
I absolutely love the 3D one as it offers up great value for money and also makes the prettiest Christmas tree decoration. The whole thing is about taking some time to put up your tree and really get into the Christmas spirit. Also there are four candles for every Sunday of Advent. So special! Get all the details via the link below.
Decleor Advent Calendar 2022
Decleor Advent Calendar 2022
The Decleor Advent Calendar 2022 is £125, with a value of £488. Get the full details in the blog post.
Clinique Advent Calendar 2022 – Online Now
This calendar is always super popular, great value for money and sells out every year. It is one of the more affordable luxury festive offerings and it tends to be a must-buy for Clinique fans wanting to stock up on minis and travel sizes in many essential products. It is more expensive this year but that increase is very much reflected in the value.
Clinique Advent Calendar 2022
I love the Pop lip colours and that powder brush is such a good member of my collection.
Release Date & Price
The Clinique Advent Calendar 2022 is £150, worth over £381. It is available now at Selfridges*, Clinique* and John Lewis*.
Sephora Collection Beauty Advent Calendars – Online Now
We now have Sephora in the UK and that also means access to TWO Sephora Collection Advent Calendars!!
There’s the standard Discovery calendar that costs £44.99 and has had a value of £85. Shop the collection here*.
Sephora Collection Beauty Advent Calendar 2022 – Wishing You
Then there’s the premium edition which is is £69.99 with a value of £186.
Sephora Collection Wishing You Premium Beauty Advent Calendar
Get all the details via the link below.
Bobbi Brown Advent Calendar 2022 – Online Now
Last year, this was a newbie to the beauty advent calendar world and it is back for 2022.
Bobbi Brown Advent Calendar 2022 – Contents
Available now at Bobbi Brown* (check link below for additional retailers). The price is £135 and the value is £300+.
Origins Advent Calendar 2022 – Online Now
This year Origins have upped the ante and have doubled their calendar to a 24 day affair! It contains mask and moisturiser heroes with deluxe samples and a real focus on bath and body products. It’s online HERE* now.
Origins Advent Calendar 2022
It is a great way to discover new products from Origins without breaking the bank.
Release Date & Price
The price of the calendar is £99 and is available here now.*
Jurlique Advent Calendar 2022 – Online Now
This is a gorgeous 24 day calendar perfect for skincare junkies.
Jurlique Advent Calendar 2022
The price is £85, worth £280 and it’s available HERE now.
Fenwick Beauty Advent Calendar 2022 – Online Now
This year’s edition is looking great and it has a value of over £700. Order it here now.*
Fenwick Beauty Advent Calendar 2022 Review
It is priced at £195 HERE* and it contains a great mix of makeup, skincare, bodycare and fragrance. Get all the details via the link below.
Latest In Beauty Advent Calendar 2022 – Online Now
This is one of the originals and it is back for its 11th year in a row! This year’s edition has raised the bar with a hook up with The Sunday Times Style, 25 products and a value of £810! Shop here now*.
Latest in Beauty Advent Calendar 2022 Contents
The price is £199 and it is available at Latest in Beauty* in October. Get the full details via the link below.
YSL Beauty Advent Calendar 2022 – Online Now
This year’s advent is looking absolutely gorgeous and will be a real winner for fans of the brand as it crosses all categories of the YSL beauty offering including skincare, makeup and fragrance.
YSL Beauty Advent Calendar 2022 Contents
It is available at YSL HERE now* for £220. Get all the details via the link below. It is also available at Selfridges.*
Lancome Advent Calendar 2022 – Online Now
This year’s Lancome Advent is another beautiful Parisian cityscape stuffed with goodies across makeup, skincare and fragrance. Lancome currently have a site wide offer when means you can the calendar for £105 instead of £140. SHOP HERE NOW*
Lancome Advent Calendar 2022
Lancome have includes a lovely mix of colour, skin and scent, so all the bases are covered and it will be great for stocking up on minis and also discovering new products.
Release Date & Price
The normal price is £140 but you can get it at Lancome* now for £105.
Spotlight Oral Care Advent Calendar 2022 – Online Now
This 12 day calendar contains everything you need to get your smile in shape. I absolutely love Spotlight’s sonic toothbrush and it comes in this set with three heads plus a host of other essentials to get your teeth gleaming. It just launched HERE*.
Spotlight Oral Care Advent Calendar 2022
The cost is £150 and the value of the contents is £300 so you make a brilliant saving. Shop HERE* now and get all the details via the link below.
Diptyque Advent Calendar 2022 – Online Now
Oh my goodness! The 2022 calendar from Diptyque looks absolutely stunning!! Order it HERE* now.
Diptyque Advent Calendar 2022
Product sizes range from retail size and discovery size and for the first time, the Diptyque Advent Calendar includes the three limited-edition Christmas scents. Get more details via the link below.
Charlotte Tilbury Advent Calendar 2022 – Online Now
This year’s advent calendar has the same super glam design with crystals on the drawers, but this time it’s Pillow Talk Pink!
Charlotte Tilbury Advent Calendar 2022
There are 12 products to enjoy with lots of makeup in this year’s collection. Shop HERE now*
Kiehl’s Advent Calendar 2022 – Out Now
This year’s edition has 24 goodies and was created in partnership with design studio Made by Radio. I love this calendar because it is such a great one to share with your partner as there are so many unisex products.
Kiehl’s Advent Calendar 2022 Contents
It promises to be the best value yet. It is £99 and is available HERE* now.
Acqua di Parma Advent Calendar 2022 – ONLINE NOW
The stunning Acqua di Parma Advent calendar is back for its fifth year and available at Selfridges here* now.
Acqua di Parma Advent Calendar 2022
Release Date & Price
The Acqua di Parma Advent Calendar 2022 will is available at Selfridges* now. It is £450.
Elle Beauty Advent Calendar 2022 – Out Now
The Elle calendar is back and it has a really great mix of products and brands in it, across makeup, skincare, haircare and body care. There’s even some tech!
ELLE Beauty Advent Calendar 2022 contents
Release Date & Price; the price is £175 and the value is £755. Order it here now.*
The White Company Advent Calendar 2022 – Online now
I think most people have a soft spot for The White Company. It’s chic simplicity at its best and they have some absolutely gorgeous fragrances for the home and also some brilliant self care products too. This year’s mix includes candles, and bath and body products. It’s a lovely line up. Shop it here now.*
There were 26 beauty treats in the LOOKFANTASTIC calendar this year and the value amounts to £502. Use code REALLYREEADVENT here.* for £10 off.
LOOKFANTASTIC Advent Calendar 2022 Review
Release Date & Price
Use code REALLYREEADVENT to get it for £85 (that’s £10 off) HERE*.
Kate Somerville Advent Calendar 2022
This is an exciting one for the skincare junkies because this 12 day set offers up a 47% value saving.
Kate Somerville Advent Calendar 2022: 12 Days of Kate Outer Packaging
Price and Release Date:
You get 12 products in the set for £375 at Kate Somerville* and Harvey Nichols*, however, the total value is £697. The calendar is set to launch 7th September.
Flannels Beauty Advent Calendar 2022
You can pre-order this now.
Flannels Beauty Advent Calendar 2022
There are 18 full sizes from amazing brands. You can pre-order it now at Flannels Beauty*. The price is £235 and the value is £800+. Get the full details below.
Benefit Advent Calendar 2022
This year’s offering is called Sincerely Yours, and is includes the same products as the 2021 edition. If you liked that one, you’re in luck!
Benefit Advent Calendar 2022
It is available for £59.50 here now.*
THE FOLLOWING ADVENT CALENDAR INFO IS AWAITING NEW IMAGES AND UPDATES WHICH ARE ALL IN THE WORKS, SO STAYED TUNED!
GRAZIA X GLOSSYBOX Beauty Advent Calendar 2021
Last year, this calendar came back for its second year. I am finding out if GLOSSYBOX x Grazia Beauty Advent Calendar will be back for 2022 and will update as soon as I can. This is what last year’s looked like.
GLOSSYBOX x Grazia Beauty Advent Calendar 2021
Release Date & Price: TBC
BY TERRY Advent Calendar 2021
The By Terry Advent Calendar will be back for its third year this year. This is the 2021 edition:
By Terry Advent Calendar 2021 Jewel Fantasy Edition
Release Date & Price
I’ll update with news on the By Terry Beauty Advent Calendar 2022 as soon as I can.
Clarins Advent Calendar 2021
Clarins will be returning for 2022 with their advent calendars.
I really love the design of these beauty calendars and if you order from Clarins direct, you always get great free samples. This is from last year:
Clarins Advent Calendar 2021 for Women
Release Date & Price
I’ll update with news on the Clarins Advent Calendar 2022 as soon as I can.
Boohoo Beauty Advent Calendar 2021
The news is that there will be no Boohoo Beauty Advent Calendar 2022 but instead they will be doing beauty boxes.
I will share news on those soon, but this is what their calendar looked like last year.
Nuxe Advent Calendar 2021
This was the Nuxe advent calendar offering for 2021. You got 24 gorgeous Nuxe products for £65.
Nuxe Advent Calendar 2021
I’ll update with news on the Benefit Advent Calendar 2022 as soon as I can.
What is the Most Popular Beauty Advent Calendar?
So this is a tricky question so I thought I’d share a list of the most clicked on Advent Calendar posts over last five of years, which will be a great indication of what will be popular for Christmas 2022.
Here’s the list of last year’s Top Ten Beauty Advent Calendars searches:
Bear in mind, some of the below have been making them longer than others so this is in no particular order:
Elemis
Space NK
No7
Liberty
Jo Malone
Diptyque
Kiehl’s
M&S
LOOKFANTASTIC
Harrods
Glossybox
Cult Beauty
MAC
Beauty Advent Calendars 2021
Below are all the beauty advent calendars that were available in 2021 but are now sold out. If you are still looking to buy an advent calendar I’d suggest looking at the available ones above.
NYX
NYX have one advent calendar this year and it’s 24 day one called Diamonds & Ice Please. There’s a great mix of best-sellers across eye, lip and face products.
NYX Advent Calendar 2020
Release Date & Price
The NYX Advent Calendar 2020 retails at £45 and is available at:
Look Fantastic*
Armani
The dedicated Giorgio Armani beauty advent calendar is back! It is super stunning and absolutely stuffed with goodies. Available here*.
Armani Advent Calendar 2020
There was a mix up makeup, fragrance and pins too and it was such a great edit that I think even hardcore Arman Beauty fans will find themselves discovering something new. You can find out exactly what is inside below.
Release Date & Price
The Armani Advent Calendar 2020 is £249 – same as last year but will better contents!
Beauty Expert
The Beauty Expert Advent Calendar is back for 2020 and it is better than ever! This is an amazing 12 day affair with almost a £400 value saving! It is available HERE* now.
Release Date & Price
This price of this year’s Beauty Expert Advent Calendar is £100 and the value is £495!! It’s a massive value saving. It is available HERE* now.
NARS
NARS Advent Calendar 2020
Release Date & Price
It will be on sale for £215 (value £284). Launch is set for early November .
Atelier Cologne
This is the one for the luxury fragrance lovers! I adore this brand’s perfumes and this is the perfect discovery kit.
Atelier Cologne Advent Calendar 2020
Release Date & Price
The Atelier Cologne Advent Calendar 2020 is £299 and available at Selfridges* now.
ASOS
We have three from which to choose from ASOS Face + Body this year.
Packed full of pampering picks: the ASOS Face + Body 24 Day Calendar (£75)
Christmas party picks: the ASOS Face + Body 12 Day Calendar (£35)
For the boys: The ASOS Grooming 12 Day Calendar(£35)
ASOS Beauty Advent Calendar 2020 – Face + Body 24 Day Calendar
Release Date & Price
Check out all the details in the full blog post linked below. AVAILABLE NOW!*
Shiseido
The Shiseido Advent Calendar is perfect for skincare lovers!
Shiseido Advent Calendar
Release Date & Price
The Shiseido Advent Calendar is £105 with a value of £322 and available LOOKFANTASTIC now!*
Cowshed Advent Calendar
This calendar was packed with 24 Cowshed products:
Made with essential oils, botanical extracts and wildcrafted ingredients
Refillable drawers
Made in England
Suitable for vegetarians and vegans
The ultimate introduction to Cowshed
M&S Formula 12 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar
M&S Formula 12 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar
Once the main M&S Beauty Advent sold out, this 12 day skincare one popped up from their own brand, Formula.
Paul & Joe
Last year’s Christmas makeup calendar from Paul & Joe was their biggest one yet. It was absolutely stuffed with gorgeousness.
Paul & Joe Advent Calendar 2019
As you’d expect, the box was absolutely stunning and adorned with the brand’s floral symbol, the chrysanthemum, as well as designer Sophie’s cats Gipsy and Nounette.
L’Occitane
Like the previous year, we had two calendars from L’Occitane and they were both fabulous. I love L’Occitane’s skincare and these are a great way to discover it.
L’Occitane Advent Calendar 2019
You could choose between the standard calendar and the luxury calendar, and you can check out all the contents by visiting my main blog post below.
Release Date & Price
The L’Occitane Beauty Advent Calendar 2019 standard edition was £49 and the luxury version was £89.
Debenhams
Last year was Debenham’s second one and there was a brilliant line up of brands and a gift card too!
Debenhams Beauty Advent Calendar 2019
Release Date & Price
The Debenhams Advent Calendar 2019 was priced at £90 but could be purchased for £45 with any beauty purchase at Debenhams, which was amazing because the calendar was worth over £190 if products were to be purchased individually.
Rodial
This was a 12 day affair packed with Rodial’s best sellers. I adore all the Pink Diamond stuff and totally recommend it.
This set had 25 beauty treats and included Bumble and bumble, Oribe, Lumene, Caudalie, AVEDA, Estee Lauder and more!
Birchbox Advent Calendar 2019
Release Date & Price
The Birchbox Advent Calendar 2019 was priced at £70 with a value of over £200. Check out the full list of contents via the button below.
Next Beauty 2020
Last year was the first time Next had done a beauty advent calendar and they also had one for men – see a full list of the contents of both via the link below.
Next Beauty Advent Calendar 2019 – Women’s
Release Date & Price
The Next Advent Calendar 2019 was £65 with a value of £239.
Keep me informed on all the beauty advent calendar news.
Hihi everyone, I hope all is well. Today I am sharing my thoughts on the Shein soft gel press on nail tips. If you are a DIY gel x girl, stay tuned for more
Shein soft gel nail tips come in a variety of shapes and colours. I chose to get the french manicure nail tips because I’m not that great at drawing the white lines on. I also played around with lengths and shapes so I got ballerina and almond in medium lenght and square in short.
My experience I’ve been using these since the beginning of this year. It’s been heavy in my rotation. They come in the standard nail sizes so I don’t have an issue with getting a good fit. Each pack also comes with a lot of pieces so they last a long time. The application is easy, these are soft gel tips so they require uv glue and lamp.
Application method & Tools
I use the gel x method for these nail tips. I use the Beetles nail glue ( review here) , BTART solid glue and Mylee clear builder gel and top coat (review here). For nail lamps, I use the Markatt goose neck nail lamp for flash curing then the Mylee UV nail lamp for a full cure.
Nail prep( filing, cuticle prep, cleansing)
Beetles UV nail glue then cure. BTART nail glue in the inside of the tips and flash cure till all nails are completed. Then fully cure
Rhinestones/stickers/ decorations(optional)
Builder gel then cure. Top coat then cure
The whole process from start to finish is about 1.30hrs
So I absolutely love these pre made French tips because it saves me so much time and effort having to draw the white tips from scratch. Whilst I love them. It took a little bit of trial and error to get them right
When I first started using these tips, I started with the Beetles Builder gel. After a few days, the white tips started fading and even some cracking. It was horrible. And this would happen to alll most all nails. I never liked this Builder gel anyways, but for these soft gel tips you need to seal it with a Builder gel and top coat.
I then decided to experiment with other sealants so I tried the Beetles UV glue, Beetles base coat, Mylee Builder gel and Mylee base coat. All of these gave me better results than the Beetles Builder gel but I still had fading after 5 days wear with the exception of the Mylee Builder gel. That Builder gel lasted a full 7 days before some chipping however the one I had was a light pink shade so I decided to get a clear one and try again.
I purchased the Mylee clear Builder gel followed the same application method above but decided to do 2 thin coats of Builder gel, fully curing each layer before using the Mylee top coat. SUCESS!
This way gave me the best results. My nails now last till whenever I decide to take them off, usually after 10 to 13 days! No fading. No chipping. The nails themselves are also great quality, they do not split/crack after they are fully cured.
Verdict
I love these shein nail tips. I’ve got them in different nail shapes and lengths and even some colour pre made French’s too. This makes it so easy and quick to do a quick manicure especially when I am short on time. These are the dupe to the BTART nail tips but I haven’t tried those yet. The shein ones are great and I highly recommend them. They have a variety of pre made frenchs both classic and coloured and in all the shapes & lengths!
I’ve been using the gel x method since December of last year and I absolutely love this method.
