The Best Beauty Advent Calendars For Christmas 2014

Christmas… A time for giving, spending time with family – and forking out on beauty advent calendars, obvs.

We can’t be the only ones that get overly excited about this?!

From Jo Malone and Elemis to Benefit and No7, a host of beauty brands are jumping on the advent calendar bandwagon for Christmas 2014 and we’re pretty damn pleased about it.

Not only do they feature miniature versions of best-selling beauty products (you can try before you buy!) but they also offer MASSIVE savings when compared to buying the products individually.

Here are our faves…

No7 Beauty Calendar, £35

It only launched last year – but it was a complete sell-out. Ideal for those that want to update their beauty bag without breaking the bank, it contains some of the brand’s best-sellers in digital form. Look out for the lip crayons and the Stay Perfect nail polishes – we’re obsessed.

Available in selected stores and at Boots.com from October 29.

The Body Shop 24 Days of Joy, £50

Not only does this save you a massive £33 on the price of the products separately, but a donation goes to charity War Child for every calendar sold. Expect some of the brand’s most iconic products alongside new ranges, including the delicious Glazed Apple collection.

Available in The Body Shop stores and online now.

Benefit Candy Coated Countdown Advent Calendar, £60

This advent calendar has gained cult beauty blogger status for a reason – it’s worth nearly double its calendar price! Make sure you try out the mini They’re Real mascara – it’s seriously amazing and we guarantee you’ll want to invest in the full-size version come January.

Available in Benefit boutiques, selected Debenhams stores and on the Benefit website now.

Yankee Candle Advent Calendar, £21.99

You can’t beat getting in from work and lighting your favourite candle to signal a lazy evening ahead (coupled with a large glass of red, of course). Your Yankee Candle obsession starts here.

Available on the Yankee Candle website now.

L’Occitane Advent Calendar, £45

Celebrate Christmas in style with a host of miniature fashion, beauty and skincare treats from the luxury French beauty brand. You’ll fall in love with the Shea Butter hand cream in no time.

Available on the L’Occitane website from November 3.

Ciate Mini Mani Manor, £49

One for the nail addicts out there – a new polish lies behind every window of the brand’s advent calendar. It’s the perfect way to update your nail varnish collection for the new season.

Available at Selfridges and John Lewis stores and the ASOS, Boots and Ciate website now.

Selfridges Enchanted Spells Advent Calendar, £85

Now this is one for the serious beauty aficionados – it’s total luxury. Containing some of the world’s best beauty brands, expect your make-up bag to be seriously overhauled after using this. It even contains miniature fragrances. We need this in our lives.

Available at Selfridges stores and online now.

Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar, £149

The one to rival Selfridges in terms of luxury is Liberty’s advent calendar offering. The front is decorated to replicate the iconic Luxury department store – and it features the famous Liberty print inside the calendar too.  The fact it includes mini NARS, Diptique and Kiehl’s is making us weep…

Available in store and on the Liberty website from November.

Jo Malone Advent Calendar, £250

Um, WHAT? Behind every door of this beautiful advent calendar is miniature Jo Malone colognes and body creams.  This is at the top of our wishlist – fellas, we’re looking at you.

Available in Jo Malone stores and online from November 10.

Elemis Twelve Days of Beauty, £59.50

Not into make-up and more into luxury skincare? This one’s for you. Elemis is a British institution, synonymous with spas – and it makes you feel like you’re having a facial every time you use their products. Even better, this 12-piece kit is practically half price considering it’s worth £113 altogether!

Available at Timetospa.co.uk now.

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