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To buy a beauty advent calendar at £95-£150 ?

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Spice22 · 12/09/2016 09:50

Hi guys ,

I've been wanting the Selfridges advent calendars(£95) since they started doing them but could never part with the money . This year, I'm seriously considering buying it or the Charlotte Tilbury one (£150). It will be out in October and usually sells out quick and then I'll need to get it on Amazon for extortionate prices - so, I need to decide pretty quick if I should put money aside for one of them.

Has anyone bought either previously? Are they worth the money? Would you aplurge and treat yourself for Christmas?

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Ceaser1981 · 16/09/2016 21:11

theldndiaries.com/the-best-advent-calendars-for-2016/

Link to the 2016 ones, they all look fab. If you can afford it, go for it! Ive got a bomb cosmetics one and torn between loccitane and rituals (one just isnt enough). I dont wear makeup but if you feel the price is reasonable buy it.

I was tempted to get this just because it looks cool but woukdnt use it. www.reallyree.com/2016/09/too-faced-grande-hotel-cafe-palette-swatches

trying29 · 16/09/2016 21:15

I had the selfridges one last year it was brilliant! Lots of mini perfumes as well as high end skincare and beauty.definitely worth it. I would never get the benefit one again - as someone said upthread was 25% stationery and hair clips.
There is a Kiehls one this year that looks good

Fintress · 16/09/2016 23:39

OMG, I seriously cannot be arsed with Christmas as all our babies are grown up and flown the coop but I WANT that Liberty advent calendar. Not even going to drop a hint, will buy it myself 😄

AndNowItsSeven · 16/09/2016 23:52

When does the elc one come out?

MorrisZapp · 17/09/2016 00:00

Brilliant link!

HemanOrSheRa · 17/09/2016 00:10

The Liberty one has a FULL SIZED BAIES DIPTYQUE CANDLE Shock. That is my favourite scented candle in the whole world and the calendar itself is so gorgeous. I really need it.

TheLastHeatwave · 17/09/2016 00:12

Beauty - meh.

But someone mentioned stationery...now you're talking!!

I love the Lego ones too!

TheLastHeatwave · 17/09/2016 00:40

Heman. Have you seen this one!

To buy a beauty advent calendar at £95-£150 ?
leccybill · 17/09/2016 00:57

Links to any stationery ones most welcome!

HemanOrSheRa · 17/09/2016 01:05

I have now Heat. I was stupid enough to click on the link Ceaser posted Grin. I've spent the last 50 mins or so googling beauty advent calendars. The hoohah over the M&S one went straight over my head last year. But they are all so lovely. Off to look at stationery ones now.....

Rainatnight · 17/09/2016 01:07

These are so amazing.

Stupid question, though - do you give them as a present 12 days before Christmas so that people can open them in the run up, like a normal advent calendar?

FeelingSmurfy · 17/09/2016 01:09

Posting again, this is the Stationery advent calendar I have ordered

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 17/09/2016 01:15

A couple of years ago, I got the Boots one.............two of the compartments were EMPTY Angry

I waited until it was after the 24th then took the whole thing apart in the hope that the missing items had slipped out,, they hadn't.
The calender hadn't been damaged/opened and I had no way of proving the items were missing. One was the Protect &Perfect Day Cream,.

MelanieCheeks · 17/09/2016 07:46

Rain, you can do what you like with them! If you wanted to give them as a present, then in advance of the 12/24/25 days would make sense.

Keletubbie · 17/09/2016 08:28

I had Benefit 2 years on the trot - not worth the money - big M&S last year and it was lush. I might go Liberty this year...

trixymalixy · 17/09/2016 09:00

The M&S one looks like it has some fabulous treats in it this year!

HemanOrSheRa · 17/09/2016 10:13

The M&S one does look good, contents wise. But the Liberty one is so beautiful to look at. Decisions, decisions. I must say it is good to have a fun and frivolous dilemma for once Grin.

Idliketobeabutterfly · 17/09/2016 10:19

M & S
Lookfantastic
youbeautydiscovery

All worth a look

MorrisZapp · 17/09/2016 10:23

The Liberty one could be repurposed for life, dare I say it could form part of a hallowed 'Christmas Tradition'.

So it's a sensible investment if you love your kids.

Discopanda · 17/09/2016 10:26

This is only £13 www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Technic-Nail-Varnish-Advent-Calendar-Christmas-Countdown-Nail-Polish-Gift-Set-/191966613609?hash=item2cb21a1069:g:azIAAOSw9IpX0sk6

Tempted to get it for myself because every year my kids eat my chocolate!

HemanOrSheRa · 17/09/2016 10:28

You make a very good point Morris. And there was I, selfishly working out that for roughly the same price as the Liberty box I could get the Rituals, M&S and LookFantastic (which does) ones. What was I thinking? DS will be thrilled!

MUjunkie · 17/09/2016 10:33

Oh OP!!! So much for wanting us to talk you out of it! You've talked us into it!!! Why didn't I know about these???

MissPattie · 17/09/2016 19:22

The m and S one is sold out? Or has it yet to go on sale?

HemanOrSheRa · 17/09/2016 19:27

I think it goes on sale on 10th Nov Pattie. I believe it's £35 with £35 worth of purchases.

ILostItInTheEarlyNineties · 17/09/2016 19:29

My sister bought the Boots one last year and gave me all the samples she didn't like, which was a bonus.

She didn't encounter any empty doors though, 70isa, that sort of shit can ruin your Christmas. What a let down.

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