It may not be Christmas just yet, but anyone who knows anything about retail knows that the festive season starts way ahead of that.
And there is no better way to get into the spirit than with an advent calendar.
In 2023, advent calendars aren’t just filled with little windows of chocolate for kids.
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You can get your hands on all sorts of stunning buys – from those filled with beauty products to those complete with beer and wine and skincare must-haves.
BEST PICKS’ BEST BEAUTY ADVENT CALENDAR
Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte’s Diamond Chest of Beauty Stars, Charlotte Tilbury, $300
Top of everyone’s wish list this festive season is Charlotte Tilbury’s Charlotte Diamond Chest of Beauty Stars ($300; Charlotte Tilbury).
Comprising a stunning 12-drawer box of beauty treats, including a mixture of full-size and travel-size products, there is something for every beauty lover in this advent calendar.
While it’s almost too hard to list the highlights, long-time Charlotte Tilbury fans will be delighted to hear the advent calendar includes a travel-size award-winning Magic Cream, a travel-size Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray and a full-sized Hot Lips lipstick in the shade “Glowing Jen”.
Elsewhere, shoppers who buy the advent calendar will also receive top skincare buys including the Magic Serum Crystal Elixir, the Magic Lip Oil Crystal Elixir and the Collagen Lip Bath.
Then, there are a host of makeup must-haves including the Mini Matte Beauty Blush Wand, the Mini Beauty Light Wand, the Rock ‘N’ Kohl Eyeliner, Pillow Talk Push Up Lashes Mascara, Lip Cheat Lip Liner and Mini Hollywood Complexion Brush.
While the advent calendar might sound expensive at $300, when you crunch the numbers, you’ll realise that this works out at just $25 per product.
Many of Charlotte Tilbury’s products are viral online.
A quick search for Charlotte Tilbury products on TikTok reveals the search term has more than 450 million views.
Those who already have their hands on the luxury advent calendar have raved about it.
In the reviews section on the Charlotte Tilbury website, one shopper said: “My first chest box, looks amazing. Lovely products inside.”
In an additional perk, any shoppers who spend over $180 on the Charlotte Tilbury website will receive a free mini Magic Eye Rescue, mini Magic Night Cream and mini Wonderglow.
Charlotte Tilbury most recently launched a “water” version of her celebrity-loved “Magic Cream” that sells every two minutes around the world.
The British makeup artist to the star’s new Magic Water Cream instantly sinks into the skin for a glowing, plump and and hydrating complexion.
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