Beauty Advent Calendars 2020

[Writersblock2]

After a weird year, who is thinking about treating themselves? Can’t believe how quickly this has come round!

Nothing is out yet but some places are keeping waiting lists for notifications e.g. Cult Beauty. The John Lewis sneak peak looks promising. And I believe Body Shop is out the end of this month.

Any you will be looking out for? I’m thinking of splurging on a decent one this year — I had serious envy over Cult Beauty last year. I’ve also become a huge SpaceNK fan this year so I’ll have my eye out to see what they’re producing.

My big surprise hit last year was Holland and Barrett — super cheap and some brilliant items. If it’s as good this year I might end up with that as a bonus.

[LoveEatYoga]

Yes TK Maxx often does the Ciate ones for £20-25

[g1c2d3]

At the moment Ciate retails at £59 which is more than I want to spend but will keep an eye for price going down as I have another girl to buy for and it might be better suited for her. Thank you for the suggestion.

[LoveEatYoga]

I will post if I see it (I love TK Maxx)

[NandosPeriometer]

Look out for Superdrug's advent calendars too. They are usually good for young people

[LoveEatYoga]

TK Maxx has this for anyone looking for something for the kids

www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/home/hobbies+leisure/tech+phone-accessories/advent-calendar-2019/p/36058857

[NandosPeriometer]

Just looked and there's not so many this year... They definitely had big discounts on their advent calendars last year

[LoveEatYoga]

Did the discounts come later?

[tellmewhentheLangshiplandscoz]

I was going to treat myself, DH and DD to Hotel Chocolat advents but for some reason and especially as I'm hoping to get the CB one I'm really balking at paying £3.95 delivery

[Nearlyadoctor]

My Arran one has arrived , looks lovely and very well packaged. The free hand cream smells beautiful.

[LoveEatYoga]

Some of the hotel Chocolat advent calendars are on Amazon so you could pay amazon postage or get free delivery with Prime if that helps?

[BeaLola]

I a trying to resist buying a calendar as I have lots of small sizes from M&S ones, Space NK , Votary & Cult Beauty etc & am trying to use them up.

I used to save to use when on holidays & that hasn't happened for a while & during lockdown I went to use one - a facial exfoliating mask & it had "dried up" in the tube and I had to throw it away so now I am sitting on my hands but have decided to "treat" myself to something special instead - no idea what yet but I will be doing it

(also hopes that Jo Malone limited gifts this year may be upo my street ?)

[tellmewhentheLangshiplandscoz]

Cheers Love, didn't think to check there!

[LoveEatYoga]

No problem tellme

I'm the same BeaLola I have orders the H&B but not ordering another as I end u with boxes full of minis and I gave loads away this year!

Also have a list of things I might treat myself to

[Dailyhandtowelwash]

You are making me think I might treat myself to a full sized bottle of the gorgeous Peony perfume rather than a beauty advent calendar. But also get the Diptyque one as an enormous treat.

[LoveEatYoga]

I started a thread about the things I might treat myself to

I thought I'd make a list and then maybe see what I can get on Black Friday

I wonder what sales will be like this yeae

[LoveEatYoga]

year

[Fancyateapottea]

Has anyone heard anything about the Debenhams advent calendar? I had it last year and loved it. It was a really reasonable price too.

[Bloomburger]

DH bought me the John Lewis one yesterday. It looks lovely.

[ajandjjmum]

@Bloomburger

DH bought me the John Lewis one yesterday. It looks lovely.

I've had them for the past two years, and always been thrilled.

[OchonAgusOchonO]

@Fancyateapottea

Has anyone heard anything about the Debenhams advent calendar? I had it last year and loved it. It was a really reasonable price too.

I'm hoping for that one too.

[Writersblock2]

My SpaxeNK arrived and it’s gorgeous. So happy I got £55 off! Can’t wait to open it.

So that’s this, H&B and LookFantastic. Super tempted by Cult Beauty...and next month’s Glossybox is so beautiful and you get money off the advent! Anyone have a GB code??
Talk me down, ladies!

[WrinklesShminkles]

@LoveEatYoga
I've just had an email from Paperchase advertising a £40 stationery calender

www.paperchase.com/en_gb/2020-stationery-advent-calendar.html?om_campaign=omme_4ff89cd4-590_245_1252&om_send=2f65f5b3ebc247b2b3cba4bdf73a8bce&utm_campaign=omme_4ff89cd4-590_wk35c_christmas_launch_and_mega_sale&utm_content=variation_a&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Paperchase&awc=3637_1601658431_ac49e6fb5b230e31aef7ae21280047e1

[Writersblock2]

You know...I’d love a stationery calendar but I want something luxe with decent bits in it, not a couple of random paper clips, some drawing pins, and a cheap notebook. I don’t know, maybe I’m expecting too much. But I like my stationery to be substantial.

I like Paperchase too, so I wish it was better. 😬

[Coniferhedge]

IIRC I think there was a bit of annoyance generally about Paperchase’s calendar being a bit crap last year. Looks like they haven’t learned from last year as this year’s looks just as uninspiring. There are a couple of stationery calendars on Etsy, but I think I’ll stick to my Inku subscription box from Japan!

[NandosPeriometer]

The Paperchase one is still crap and looks like it came out of crackers. Reminds me of the terrible Zoella one from a few years ago