Beauty Advent Calendars seem to be officially a “thing” now – and why not? I’ve always had a bit of a penchant for beauty miniatures, so opening doors to discovery gorgeous mystery items definitely floats my boat! And there is something rather exciting about getting a new product to try every day for the run-up to Christmas. I had to open all the doors on the calendars in this feature to be able to photograph them, but I’ve already tried four new things and that’s since last night! I tend to take minis with me on my travels so that I can have loads of options and variety without using up too much of my suitcase space.

The first one I want to show you is The Beauty Secret from LookFantastic.com and is an absolute WHOPPER of a calendar. It weighs a tonne and is crammed full of bits and pieces. If you don’t want to spoil the surprise then look away now – you can get the calendar online here, it’s £70 but is worth over £250, apparently, so a great way to try new brands and beauty products.

There’s a range of full-size and mini-sized beauty in this one and a great mix of tried-and-tested favourites alongside newer launches. Makeup, skincare, bodycare and some wonderful hair products with a nice lean towards things that will make you look ever-so-glam over the Christmas holidays. Jet-black mascara, false lashes, silky hair treatments and face masks to make your skin glow.

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