From Dior to Maybelline, Jo Malone to Lush, beauty advent calendars represent a fantastic value-for-money gift, Black Friday or not, usually containing must-have products with a value that, if totted up, would come to far more than they would bought separately. Plus they often give you the opportunity to try something new. Did I say you? I mean your loved-one, relative, bestie ... oh go on, why not treat yourself, but hurry because these are selling out fast. All available at time of compiling.
5. Ciaté London Ciate London Mini Mani Nail Advent Calendar, £55
Ciaté London Ciate London Mini Mani Nail Advent Calendar, £55 at Asos. With 22 mini (and one full size!) Plant Pots new formulation with up to 80% natural origin ingredients and biodegradable glitters. Photo: Ciate
6. Nivea Ski Lodge Skin Care Advent Calendar 2020, £39.99
Nivea Ski Lodge Skin Care Advent Calendar 2020, £39.99 at Argos. Wonderful festive treat with 24 skincare gifts including lip balm, hand cream, a face mask, shower cream, make-up remover and deodorant. Photo: Nivea
7. Giorgio Armani Advent Calendar 2020, now £199
Giorgio Armani Advent Calendar 2020, was £249, now £199, at Selfridges.com.
Includes six full-size products inc Lip Maestro #405 and #102, Eyes to Kill Stellar #2, Eye Tint Silk #8, Designer Eyeliner #1, Eccentrico Mascara Black. Photo: Giorgio Armani
8. Lush 12 Days of Christmas Calendar, £75, click & collect
Lush 12 Days of Christmas Calendar, with bath, shower and body products inc Lush Celebrate. It's £75 to click and collect during lockdown via local store Instagrams and Lush website (click on your local shop at uk.lush.com/shops) Photo: Lush