Beauty advent calendars 2024 #4

[virgocatlover]

We still have 2 months to go so there's still time for dilemmas, decisions and discounts.

We have a few coming out this week including John Lewis, OK and No7. I'm still WAC (without advent calendar) but that may soon change!

I didn’t realise it was that popular. It must’ve been like the Harrods fragrance calendar!

I remember in 2022 there being quite a few calendars reduced around November time so last year my friend decided she would wait for a bargain. By Black Friday she was left with very few options as lots suddenly sold out. This year they seem to be selling out even earlier so I doubt there will be many reductions.

Space NK fragrance one is a miss for me, quite a disappointing selection. Hoping to get the HN fragrance one though.

I ended up with a ridiculous number of calendars in 2022, thanks to all the bargains! That year was very unusual though, it's not the norm. Not sure what happened. Maybe it was peak cost of living crisis.

Sadly, it’s been OOS for weeks. I keep looking but no change.

It all feels too early. The waitlists came out in the summer and then contents were released months later. It’s still only October but they’re sold out already.

I don’t usually start to think about Christmas until November.

F&M is still available. I think that used to sell out more quickly in the past. I guess that people are finding it too samey. Once you've tried the brands, the shine wears off a bit.

I suppose that it also has a different target market compared to CB, Space NK, Sephora and LF. The department store calendars in general seem to be aimed at the 30+ range, whereas the beauty brands seem more targeted at people in their 20s (not that it stops me buying them! 😂)

If I was forced (it would have to be at gunpoint!) to pick only 3 brands based on effectiveness and enjoyment of use...

1. Elemis
2. Sunday Riley
3. Medik8

I recommend checking thr QVC website if you're interested in Elemis or Sunday Riley :)

Skincare brands I rate are medik8 Sunday riley and drunk elephant. Never really 'got' elemis although it does seem popular. Clinique, clarins etc I just see as money for old rope

I’ve still got piles of stuff from them I haven’t used yet. I really don’t need anymore.

The worst moisturisers I've ever used have been Clinique. I got a set a couple of Christmas's ago which had a pink gel 'moisturiser' which I swear did the opposite. Then I also once bought a yellow travel sized tube to take on holiday which was equally ineffective and awful.

Stupidly I bought the travel size after knowing the pink one was awful. I think there are certain brands my brain must equate with good just because they've been around for decades and was the stuff I couldn't afford as a teenager.

I really like the Clinique Moisture Surge (is pink), and the only cleansing balm I use is the Clinique! We're all different.

I read that Net a Porter are getting rid of their beauty division, which may explain why they don't have advent.

To me they are both good. SpaceNK have limited selection compared to Harvey Nics and are more targeted to clean aesthetic vs HN is more targeted to someone who is up for something stronger.

Same! Clinique stuff does nothing for me, feels like plastic on my skin. Thought it was just me.

That's true. Products do work differently on people. I'm glad the Moisture Surge works for someone!

My SNK arrived yesterday, ordered on the first day of the open sale. I hope everybody has theirs now? I’ve given each box a little shake and it seems everything is filled.

I should stop reading this thread as it’s tempting me to get another despite having LF too on pre-order!

Lots of good boxes coming out at the monent too, though especially on CB.

John Lewis now available to order

www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-beauty-advent-calendar/p112012768

I'm no longer without advent calendar. I've ordered JL. I may only have one this year (usually 3!) unless some good discounts tempt me...

The John Lewis is the one I like most but still too many things I wouldn’t use . If it was discounted,
maybe!

I really like the look of JL this year. Resisting the urge to order though as I don’t need another calendar. However I could be tempted if it gets reduced.

it’s my birthday today and I have my Harrods calendar all wrapped up in front of me. DH is asleep after his night shift so I can’t open it until later. Think he will have to hide it from me again to stop me looking in all the boxes!

Happy birthday @pinkchampagne1 , yes I would need it hidden away until 30 November

My jl rewards gives me £10 off the calendar, I've got it in my basket with card details entered, I just can't press buy! I still think it's over priced. It is the only one that appealed to me though. I'd be annoyed if it gets discounted and equally annoyed if it sells out.

MiaN
Thankyou. I think I'll get the HN one . 🤔

I've also just ordered the JL calendar. This thread is soooo enabling, it should come with a warning title.

Just bought mine, there is a store near me so I went for next day click and collect will be in my hands tomorrow!