13 November 2022

LET'S TALK ABOUT - BEAUTY ADVENT CALENDARS IN SA 2022

LET'S TALK ABOUT BEAUTY ADVENT CALENDARS,
as it's a topic I love to talk about.
 (Hence the long blogpost today)
I have to be South Africa's biggest fan of advent calendars, especially
the beauty ones, but I am partial to a chocolate one and I confess
that I've had a chocolate calendar every year since being a child and this
year will be no exception even at my age...

The beauty calendars are what get me the most excited now and I treated
 myself to my first one back in 2016.
Beauty Calendars have been big business in the UK & USA for many years
and I'm happy to report that for 2022 we have a decent
assortment here in South Africa.
I am hoping to make this an annual post and I have 14 listed below.


  Here's some background into the world of beauty advent calendars:
 They can vary between having 12, 24 or 25 doors or drawers and they fall
 into two categories: 

The Brand Calendars, 
where behind every door is a product from the same brand.

The Multi Brand Calendars 
where you will find a
selection of products from a variety of beauty houses spread across 
the calendar doors. These are usually from beauty stores or 
beauty online retailers that retail many brands and are my personal 
favourites.

Beauty Advent Calendars can contain a variety of product sizes
ranging from sample, deluxe, travel and in more recent years 
full size products.

What I love about an advent calendar is the daily excitement and surprise
 behind every festive door in the days leading up to Christmas Day
 and whilst I know what the calendar contains before I order,
 I've usually forgotten by the time it comes to the daily opening.
They also offer the chance to experience new brands and new products,
which I just love.
More often than not, they offer a great saving over buying all of the
items individually and if there's a product that doesn't appeal to
you or not for your skin type, then I often gift them as stocking fillers,
and the smaller sizes always come in handy for travel.
Another added bonus is that many of the boxes are reusable 
and I have filled several of my previous advent calendars with beauty, 
chocolates and other goodies for my family.

My past beauty advent calendars have all been mainly multi brand calendars,
however last year I also had my first brand calendar BYTERRY, which
was one of my favourites of all time.
and I have Highlight Reels over on my IG account for each one
with what my daily openings revealed.

For 2022 I will be opening the 24 Days of the 
RITUALS PREMIUM CALENDAR
and I cannot wait for December 1st



LA MER
ADVENT CALENDAR
12 DAYS
R7,900


Limited Edition. 
A holiday countdown calendar with a host of La Mer favorites.

12-PIECE SET INCLUDES
The Cleansing Foam, 30ml
The Tonic, 30ml
The Renewal Oil, 5ml
The Regenerating Serum, 5ml
The Revitalizing Hydrating Serum, 5ml
The Lifting & Firming Mask, 15ml
The Intensive Revitalizing Mask, 15ml
The Eye Concentrate, 5ml
The Lip Balm, 9g
The Hydrating Infused Emulsion, 15ml
The Cool Gel Cream, 15ml
Crème de La Mer, 15ml




JO MALONE
ADVENT CALENDAR
25 DAYS
R6570




Make the countdown to Christmas even more exciting. 
Fill your December with 25 days of scented treats.
 Mood-boosting home fragrances, popular colognes in miniature,
 seasonal adornments and a couple of full-sized surprises await.

The Advent Calendar Includes:
White Moss & Snowdrop Cologne 9ml
Scarlet Poppy Cologne Intense 9ml
Lime Basil & Mandarin Cologne 9ml
Honeysuckle & Davana Cologne 9ml
Red Roses Shaped Soap
Pine & Eucalyptus Travel Candle
Fig & Lotus Flower Cologne 9ml
Myrrh & Tonka Cologne Intense 9ml
Wood Sage & Sea Salt Body Crème 15ml
Dark Amber & Ginger Lily Cologne Intense 9m
Peony & Blush Suede Body & Hand Lotion 30ml
Blackberry & Bay Cologne 9ml
Limited-Edition Collectible Snowball Keyring
Velvet Rose & Oud Cologne Intense 9ml
Lime Basil & Mandarin Body & Hand Wash 30ml
Peony & Blush Suede Cologne 9ml
Myrrh & Tonka Mini Candle
Red Roses Cologne 9ml
Oud & Bergamot Cologne Intense 9ml
Jasmin Sambac & Marigold Cologne Intense 9ml
Lime Basil & Mandarin Mini Candle
Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne 9ml
Limited-Edition Collectible Snow Globe
English Pear & Freesia Body and Hand Wash 50ml
English Pear & Freesia Cologne 30ml



CHARLOTTE RHYS 
ADVENT CALENDAR
24 DAYS
R2332


If the countdown to Christmas fills you with festive joy, 
you'll love the brand-new CHARLOTTE RHYS Advent Calendar.

With a range of beautifully fragranced treats hidden inside, 
this stylish calendar puts a twist on a treasured tradition and leaves you
 feeling and smelling great.
 Featuring a selection of our signature scents to enjoy, it makes the 
perfect present for friends and family or for yourself.

In The Drawers you'll find:
4 x 100g Bath Soap 
 (A timeless treat, our bath bar soap lathers into rich, sumptuous suds
 that leave your hands feeling and smelling incredible.)

4 x 50g Perfumed Candle
 (Whether it's for cosy nights in or long summer suppers, our deliciously scented, slow-burning candles give you hours of fine fragrance to enjoy)

4 x 30ml Hand Cream
(With its beautifully fragranced formula, this luxurious lotion will help nourish
 and condition your skin, giving your hands the attention they deserve.)

4 x 100ml Hand & Body Lotion
 (Packed with heavenly hydration, this lotion smooths into the skin, 
reviving and restoring your hands and body whilst leaving you smelling sensational.)

4 x 100g Supreme Body Crème
(Our supreme body creme will nourish and repair your skin with its richly 
textured, yet elegant, formula locking in moisture to leave it soft and
 nourished throughout the day.)

4 x 10ml Eau De Parfum
 (With just a splash of our Eau de Parfum, you can transform your mood,
 elevate an experience and perfume your world)

Fragrances Include Oud Noir, Oud Blanche, No.17, Under the Leaves, 
Gingerbread (50g candle)
All Charlotte Rhys products are vegan-approved, cruelty-free and carefully crafted using sustainable practices.


NIMUE
12 DAYS OF HEALTHY SKIN
ADVENT CALENDAR
R1,750

Unlock 12 days of healthy skin this festive season with Nimue's
 limited edition Advent Calendar.
Contents:
 Cleansing Gel 15ml
▪ Exfoliating Enzyme 15ml
▪ Hyaluronic UltraFiller Serum 15ml
▪ Super Hydrating Mask 15ml
▪ Environmental Shield SPF 50 15ml
▪ 2x Active Resurfacing Wipes
▪ Hydro Lip Protection
▪ Anti-ageing Eye Cream 15ml
▪ Select your own moisturiser*
▪ Limited edition Body Wash 15ml
▪ Limited edition Body Lotion 15ml
▪ Limited edition Active Heel Treatment 15ml


L'OCCITANE
CLASSIC
BEAUTY ADVENT CALENDAR
24 DAYS
R1300

Start everyday of December (re)discovering the best of L’OCCITANE products, including our latest novelties. 
This advent calendar features their most popular body, hair and skincare products. 24 days of pampering – what’s not to love?
Indulge a loved one or treat yourself to this luxurious pre-Christmas gift, 
which contains:
75ml Almond Delicious Hands
5ml Immortelle Precious Cream
25g Verbena Leaf Soap
4ml Shea Ultra Rich Lip Balm
35ml Almond Shampoo
10ml Shea Butter Hand Cream
 30ml Verbena Body Lotion
10ml Rose Hand Cream
 35ml Citrus Verbena Shower Gel
 5ml Overnight Reset Serum
10ml Verbena Cooling Hand Cream Gel
35ml Almond Shower Oil
6ml The Petit Remedy
 5ml Shea Light Comforting Cream
35ml Almond Conditioner
A Wooden Comb
10ml Cherry Blossom Hand Cream
35ml Repairing Shampoo
25g Shea Milk Extra Gentle Soap
35ml Citrus Verbena Body Lotion
50g Almond Delicious Soap
35ml Repairing Conditioner
30ml Verbena Shower Gel
10ml Shea Butter Foot Cream.


BODY SHOP
ULTIMATE
ADVENT CALENDAR
25 DAYS
R2,995




The Body Shop have 2 calendars on offer in SA this year and this
one is the more expensive one.
The Body Shop Ultimate Advent Calendar features an amazing 
pop-up construction with 25 seriously good head-to-toe treats for keeping
 you pampered all season. 
Plus, a few full-sized favourites and bestsellers have been added to make 
this calendar extra-special. 
Your countdown to Christmas Day will be even more wonder-filled with this 
Box of Wishes and Wonders Ultimate Advent Calendar.



BABOR
AMPOULES CONCENTRATE
ADVENT CALENDAR
24 DAYS
R1,820



The BABOR Advent Calendar 2020 has arrived - 
containing a whole collection of the most effective serums from BABOR! 
This year their beautiful calendar includes an active course of these
 24 ampoules….

2 x Hydra Plus
2 x Algae Vitaliser
2 x Stress Control
2 x Beauty Rescue
3 x Active Night
3 x 3D Firming
3 x Lift Express
2 x Grand Cru Rosé
3 x Grand Cru White
2 x Grand Cru Black




SENSAI
HOLIDAY ADVENT CALENDAR
12 DAYS
R4,500


Treat yourself or someone you like this Christmas with a gift featuring SENSAI’s most beloved skincare and makeup  products.
Inspired by Kirie, the Japanese paper art, this limited edition set is decorated
 with scenic motifs unique to Japanese nature and the four seasons.
This beauty calendar includes 12 windows with best-selling products that are
 either used during the coming year, either as a surprise each month, or for those who can’t wait, like a Christmas calendar with a window to open 
every other day.




SOIL
AROMATHERAPY
ADVENT CALENDAR
24 DAYS
R320





A 24-day journey exploring natural and organic wellness products. 
Join SOiL in the countdown by following our social media pages.
The calendar shares 1ml vials to sample pure essential oils and pure 
essential oil blends; massage oil blends; remedy roller blends; carrier oils
 and even an aroma charm for your Christmas tree.


BENEFIT
SINCERELY YOURS
BEAUTY ADVENT CALENDAR
12 DAYS
R1,150




Get 12 of Benefit’s bestselling & fan-favorite beauty goodies
Features brow top-sellers, mascaras, pore primers & face powders
Open a door each day for a holiday beauty surprise!





MOLTON BROWN
ADVENT CALENDAR
24 DAYS
R6,160




One of my bubbles of choice this MOLTON BROWN calendar is filled
with some absolute MB treasures.
Make your festive countdown full of merriment with 24 cherished Molton Brown icons, Bathing luxuries and Fragrances joyfully waiting to be revealed. 
This Limited Edition Advent Calendar is splendidly embossed with a golden wreath, sprinkled with festive flowers and fruits.



ACQUA DI PARMA
ADVENT CALENDAR
25 DAYS
R8,000




Celebrate colours and joy with 25 special treats this Holiday Season with 
Acqua di Parma's Advent Calendar wrapped in a visual symphony of the
 Maison's golden shades of yellow with seasonal accents of red and green.



CLARINS
ADVENT CALENDAR
24 DAYS
R2,100

It's not just children who look forward to Christmas...
 so you can count down in style, Clarins presents its iconic beauty calendar.
 A festive selection of 24 iconic surprises to discover each day when 
you open the window: skincare, body care and make-up to embellish
 your preparations and make sure you're the most beautiful
 thing under the tree. 
It's hard to resist opening all the windows at the same time!



ESSENCE
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
ADVENT CALENDAR
24 DAYS
R599




In the limited edition essence advent calendar, 24 happy moments are 
waiting to be discovered: 
21 full-sized products & 3 nail polishes in a mini format.

This advent calendar contains a moisturizing sheer lipstick, eye patches
 in the shape of a star and a Xmas highlighter. 
This is guaranteed to make the Christmas countdown all the more beautiful!


 
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