So which do you think the best advent calendar is?

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Wondering which one to go for next year.
I had m&s this year and whilst it's been nice, it hasn't been as substantial as I'd like. Everything is mostly sample size which I find a bit disappointing, although it wasn't terrible value for money.

I had liberty last year and that was really good, but they tend to repeat the same things each year.

I've followed the HOF thread and am tempted for a laugh next year

What has your experience been?

I bought the Atelier Cologne Discovery set this year to use as an advent calendar and it has definitely delivered lots of interesting perfume (plus a money off voucher if I buy a full bottle!). They also do an advent calendar where you get soaps and travel size perfumes as well as the samples which looks good. Next year will probably be a perfume calendar again, 4160 Tuesdays looks a good option.

I have the Look Fantastic one and would recommend it. The products are a great size and I've loved most so far.

Our only complaint on the thread is that there are quite a lot of moisturisers/skin care products.

I got the Amazon one for £35 lots of different brands and it's pretty good stuff (some a bit crap like stick on nails but varied). I loved the m&s one last year but thought this year looked quite similar.

Jealous of the look fantastic one I couldn't justify the money

I was given the Cowshed one . which is all body products but I love it..
Also the Ciate nail polish one.. which i also love .. both quite niche i suppose though

DD has the the Look Fantastic one i .. ( we have been spoilt with calendar gifts this year) .. Its been very good, and she has been pleased but as I am not a big makeup wearer I wouldn't have used many of the products ..

I have m and s dd has amazon (she loved the nails for her night out!) and I will go amazon next year. I don't like the m and s one it feels a bit old and weird.

I've had M&S one that year and last. This year has been a bit meh, lots of duplicates, and more m&s branded stuff than last year.

The liberty one is the one I'd most want, but it's out of my price range. I sort of wish I'd gone for the ASOS one this year.

The ASOS one is amazing. Really impressed with it.

Oooh good thread. I had m&s this year and it was ok but not great. Want to try another one next year x

Hi my DH spoilt me this year with diptyque one. Its lovely if you are a big fan of candals not sure i would splash out again. The little bottles of perfume are lovely.

I got the cheapest Body Shop one 30% off on the 2nd and it's been fabulous. Loads of mini shower gels, body lotions/butters/makeup remover, and hand cream which I will use all year. Great for travel!

The second cheapest Body Shop one is proving good too. Also bought it with a hefty discount.

I am loving the M&S one

Don't normally splash out on cosmetics or cream, so am happily slapping on everything

LF one is okay, though not much makeup. It's the first time I've bought a beauty AC.
Still 5 boxes to go and then I'll decide whether to bother next year.

I've had M&S and Boots No7. I've liked both but Boots has had more make-up, some brushes and tweezers along with the serums etc. I've had one before and I'd definitely get it again.

I've got the NYX lipstick one and I'm loving it. A decent range of shades and a few of each of their most popular products (lip lingerie, soft matte lip cream etc). The lipsticks are a decent size too.

Anybody have the Loccitane one? My first one and I really like it but might go for one with some makeup next year.

I had the M&S one last year and it was great so I got it again this year. But it’s not been nearly as good. I feel like they’ve filled it with free samples and unpopular nail varnish colours. Also 2 mascaras and 2 lip colours that are very similar.

I wish I’d spent a bit more and gone for the John Lewis one.

I've had the M&S one and it's the first year I've bought a calendar.

I'm not sure I'd get a beauty one again. Im feeling overwhelmed with all the products and there's only one thing I'd definitely buy, full sized.

I've had both of the Bomb Cosmetics calenders. They are brilliant and I'll definitely get them again next year.

I've got the Clarins one. It's only got 12 days but everything is great inside. So far had a full size mascara, a decent size shower gel, make up remover, lip gloss etc. I love it.

I am really enjoying my Essie nails calendar; so many lovely colours and products! It’s replenished my nail polish drawer as I three quite a few older bottles away recently.

I Have the John Lewis calendar this year.
I’ve really enjoyed it, a nice mix of creams, make up & perfume. I’d definitely recommend it!

I had the l’occitaine calendar this year. It’s quite nice, lots of mini hand creams and body lotions, even a shampoo and conditioner. There’s a bath bomb I’m looking forward to using. There are quite a few soaps though and I don’t really use them. It is a lot of money for what you get.

I've got the l'occitane and M&S one - early December birthday.

I think I prefer the l'occitane one, but that's mainly because I love the brand and use the products anyway, so everything will get used. The M&S one has been fun, with some lovely surprises (the sponge was a revelation!) but there have been a few misses. I thought there would be an eye shadow, or lipstick.