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🎄 2025 Style and Beauty Advent Calendar Discussion ***SPOILERS*** THREAD 3

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BakeOffRewatch · 22/08/2025 23:08

Annual Style and Beauty Advent Calendar discussion thread. First AC reveal this year was 23rd June. First luxury reveal was 2nd July.

Thread 1: https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/style_and_beauty/5360770-2025-style-and-beauty-advent-calendar-discussion

Thread 2: https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/style_and_beauty/5388836-2025-style-and-beauty-advent-calendar-discussion-spoilers-thread-2

The regulars on the thread mainly discuss luxury BAC and this dies down by September when everyone has purchased and forgotten the contents. Then it goes into discussion on what’s selling out, what hasn’t and what deals and discounts to be had on ACs in the lead up to December. Then in December we move onto AC opening threads!

There’s a separate thread for GWP, discounts and other deals here: https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/style_and_beauty/5338957-beauty-chat-freebiesgifts-with-purchaseoffers-thread-three

A thread for the Liberty Beauty Drop here: https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/style_and_beauty/5253698-liberty-beauty-drop-spoiler-from-the-despatch-date-part-9

MN has a great Christmas board for deals and early gift buying here: https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/christmas

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LUXURY MULTI-BRAND

Cult Beauty - partial reveal so far beautyadventcalendar.net/cult-beauty-advent-calendar-2025/
£265 Fortnum & Mason - full reveal www.fortnumandmason.com/2025-fortnums-beauty-advent-calendar
£250 Fenwick - full reveal beautyadventcalendar.net/fenwick-advent-calendar-2025/
Flannels - only a cracker so far beautyadventcalendar.net/flannels-beauty-cracker-2025/
£250 Harrods - full reveal www.harrods.com/en-gb/p/harrods-of-london-the-harrods-beauty-advent-calendar-2025-000000000007826118
£250 Harvey Nichols - full reveal www.harveynichols.com/harvey-nichols/harvey-nichols-beauty-advent-calendar-2025-42956-232485/
John Lewis - later in the year probably October
£275 Liberty - full reveal https://www.libertylondon.com/uk/pre-order-liberty-beauty-advent-calendar-2025-000839831.html
£250 Selfridges - full reveal cloud.mail.selfridges.com/beautyadventcalendar25
£260 Space NK - full reveal beautyadventcalendar.net/space-nk-advent-calendar-2025/
Vogue - later in year probably September issue, £350 last year

HIGH STREET
Anthropologie
ASOS
Beauty Bay
The Body Shop https://www.thebodyshop.com/collections/beauty-advent-calendars
Boots
Elle
French Pharmacy
Glossybox
Holland & Barrett https://www.hollandandbarrett.com/info/beauty-advent
Jarrolds
LIB Latest In Beauty x Stylist
Lush £125, £179, £205, https://www.lush.com/uk/en/c/christmas-advent-calendars
L’Occitane
LookFantastic £105 https://www.lookfantastic.com/c/waitlist/advent
M&S
Next
Revolution Beauty £50 https://www.revolutionbeauty.com/uk/en/gifts/advent-calendars/revolution-beauty-makeup-advent-calendar-2025/1868648.html
Sephora https://www.sephora.co.uk/c/beauty-advent-calendar-waitlist
Ted Baker
The White Company

BUDGET
Aldi
Sainsbury’s

SINGLE BRAND BEAUTY
Arran £85 https://arran.com/products/advent-calendar
Charlotte Tilbury
Elemis https://uk.elemis.com/advent-calendar-2025-sign-up
e.l.f.
Gruum
Jo Malone
Liz Earle
Lumene
Neom https://neomwellbeing.com/pages/neom-wellbeing-advent-calendar-sign-up-page
Shisheido https://www.shiseido.co.uk/gb/en/newsletter-advent-calendar.html

BATH & BODY
Ciaté
Cowshed
Rituals

JEWELLERY
Oliver Bonas
Liberty
Accessorize

FOOD
Bonne Maman jam
Degusta
Paxton and Whitfield cheese
Fortnum & Mason Tea and Biscuits

MEN’S
Liberty

FRAGRANCE
Acqua Di Parma
Diptyque
Fragrance Shop
Harrods fragrance
Harvey Nichols fragrance
L’Artisan Parfumier
Jo Loves https://www.joloves.com/pages/advent-calendar
Jo Malone
Penhaligons
Perfume Shop
Sniph
Space NK fragrance

K-BEAUTY
Stylevana
Yesstyle
Stylekorean

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QueefofSheena · 27/08/2025 22:01

Benny12 · 27/08/2025 20:48

@ElizabethG81 and @QueefofSheena I was waiting like you (when others had received theirs last week) when I got an email on sat night to say it was handed to the courier and then it arrived sun morning …! so I think they must be doing them in batches but were very quick delivering after the email was sent ….

Mine still says processing, I’m probably at the end of the line now I’ve complained!

Evergreen21 · 27/08/2025 22:05

Beautybay advent calendar is on sale now and for £120.

Boots reveal their contents tomorrow so that will help me choose between that and Lookfantastic.

I've not yet seen when Glossybox is being released but I do like the look of it this year so will plan to get it. I also like Space NK and what we have seen so far of the Sephora calendar. I've signed up to the waitlist for ok beauty too.

AlPaccacino · 27/08/2025 22:05

JoRaRaRa · 27/08/2025 13:38

😱 Do you not check it before putting it away? I have to check every drawer. In fact, I've now checked the fragrance calendar 5 times 🤣 and sprayed 2 of them, just to make sure 😉

My Liberty is still sealed in its box. I never check.

Evergreen21 · 27/08/2025 22:13

I've signed up to the Holland and Barratt advent calendar waitlist and would be interested in hearing from those that have had it before.

@MentyB I picked up the ted baker advent for around £36 last October. My husband enjoyed opening it.

TempleBra · 27/08/2025 22:28

JoRaRaRa · 27/08/2025 20:35

I think this calendar looks quite good so far 😁

Me too! I am intrigued what the free gift is if you pre-order also, hope they reveal it 🤔

MentyB · 27/08/2025 22:29

@Evergreen21 thank you! He won't use half the stuff in one like look fantastic and I know he likes ted baker. He would probably love an Aftershave one but he insists on spraying half a bottle at a time so would be wasted on him 😆

HolaLolla · 27/08/2025 22:39

QueefofSheena · 27/08/2025 17:13

Anyone else still waiting for their Harrods fragrance AC? I’ve emailed chasing delivery and they’ve ignored me.

Mine been saying this since Monday

🎄 2025 Style and Beauty Advent Calendar Discussion ***SPOILERS*** THREAD 3
Addictedtobeauty · 27/08/2025 22:41

Oh! Ok beauty is looking lively! Best of the rest so far. Roll on the Boots reveal tomorrow.

OvaHere · 27/08/2025 22:53

The Boots Macmillan AC is half price at £44. I didn't spot that one earlier.

https://www.boots.com/macmillan-24-doors-of-joy-beauty-advent-calendar-103628750

OvaHere · 27/08/2025 22:55

BeautyMoth · 27/08/2025 20:16

I got that too. Have they revealed the full contents yet? Did I miss that one?

No, just a few products. Guess it will be on Friday when it launches.

HollyGolightly4 · 27/08/2025 22:57

Don't they realise we want to pour (pore?!) over the contents before we can order!

OvaHere · 27/08/2025 23:02

HollyGolightly4 · 27/08/2025 22:57

Don't they realise we want to pour (pore?!) over the contents before we can order!

They do understand but they want you to be gripped by FOMO and impulsively panic buy. 😂

JoRaRaRa · 27/08/2025 23:07

Addictedtobeauty · 27/08/2025 22:41

Oh! Ok beauty is looking lively! Best of the rest so far. Roll on the Boots reveal tomorrow.

Ooo is there a set time for the boots reveal?

Isabelle70 · 27/08/2025 23:13

@QueefofSheena@ElizabethG81I an still waiting for both of my Harrods, the order is still processing.

Thelifeofawife · 27/08/2025 23:24

Did someone have the contents list of the Look Fantastic beauty AC? I can’t seem to find it and I’m updating my spreadsheet to decide my final choices

JoRaRaRa · 27/08/2025 23:53

Thelifeofawife · 27/08/2025 23:24

Did someone have the contents list of the Look Fantastic beauty AC? I can’t seem to find it and I’m updating my spreadsheet to decide my final choices

This is what was posted on the Beauty Detective website but was removed soon after:

The waitlist for the Lookfantastic Advent Calendar 2025 is open now (worth over £655). Priced at £105. Features 28 products, 17 of which are full size. This year there will be 3: beauty, grooming, and a new fragrance one. Launch date 01/09.

What’s inside:

The White Company Seychelles Candle 75g (Full Size) – Worth £12
Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 62 Perfume Mist 90ml (Full Size) – Worth £24
Medik8 Hydra B5 Intense 30ml (Full Size) – Worth £59
Color Wow Shampoo and Conditioner 75ml 2pcs (Deluxe Size) – Worth £22
Iconic London Prep Set Blur 120ml (Full Size) – Worth £26
MAC MACximal Matte Honeylove, Clear Lipglass, Lip Pencil Spice 3pcs (Full Size) – Worth £67
Rodial Dragon’s Blood Hyaluronic Acid Mask 50ml (Full Size) – Worth £55
REN Clean Skincare Radiance Eye Cream 15ml (Full Size) – Worth £49
ESPA Overnight Hydration Therapy 55ml (Full Size) – Worth £39
Elemis Pro-Collagen Rose Marine Cream 15ml (Deluxe Size) – Worth £37
Aveda Botanical Repair Strengthening Leave-In Treatment 100ml (Full Size) – Worth £36
Avant Glycolic Acid Rejuvenating Face Exfoliator 50ml (Deluxe Size) – Worth £92
Spectrum Collections 4 Piece Metallic Brush Set 4pcs (Full Size) – Worth Over £24
The Nue Co. Magnesium Ease 15ml (Deluxe Size) – Worth £20
Peter Thomas Roth Anti-Ageing Cleansing Gel for all Skin Types 30ml (Deluxe Size) – Worth £10
LANEIGE Hydro UV Defence EX SPF 50 20ml (Deluxe Size) – Worth £13
GLOW HUB Buff Blush Stick 5g – Poppin (Full Size) – Worth £12
L’Occitane Shea Hand Cream 30ml (Deluxe Size) – Worth £10
Makeup Revolution The True Icon Bronze Palette (Full Size) – Worth £8.99
Wella Professionals Ultimate Smooth Mask 30ml (Deluxe Size) – Worth Over £8
Myvitamins Coconut and Collagen 30pcs (Deluxe Size)
LOOKFANTASTIC Towelling Wristbands 2pcs (Full Size) – Worth Over £6
Molton Brown Bath and Shower Gel – Fiery Pink Pepper (Deluxe Size) – Worth £6
BEAUTYPRO Eye Therapy Under Eye Mask with Collagen and Green Tea Extract (Full Size) – Worth £2
Aveeno Skin Relief Body Lotion 50ml (Deluxe Size) – Worth £4.50

🎄 2025 Style and Beauty Advent Calendar Discussion ***SPOILERS*** THREAD 3
MrsBnow12 · 28/08/2025 05:54

The unboxing for both the Boots calendars are on YouTube.
The link below is for the skincare one.

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QueefofSheena · 28/08/2025 06:15

HolaLolla · 27/08/2025 22:39

Mine been saying this since Monday

Everybody ordered on the same day so I don’t see why they can’t just be organised for once!

Addictedtobeauty · 28/08/2025 06:48

JoRaRaRa · 27/08/2025 23:07

Ooo is there a set time for the boots reveal?

i don’t know- I’m just going by the info in this thread I think it was @Evergreen21 who shared the Boots reveal date.

Puravida23 · 28/08/2025 06:53

MrsBnow12 · 28/08/2025 05:54

The unboxing for both the Boots calendars are on YouTube.
The link below is for the skincare one.

Thanks @MrsBnow12 they seem pretty solid advents . Getting slightly concerned now we are literally a few days away from a deluge of advent releases and I have no clue what to do

Housewife2010 · 28/08/2025 06:54

@MrsBnow12 thank you
There are some good products there. Anyone else find the youtuber annoying? She had that daft habit of referring to inanimate objects as "she"! I'm looking forward to seeing the list now. I was hoping for more Korean products in the skincare one. It would have been helpful if she'd said the colours of the make up in the premium one - rather than just raving about everything.

Ohdear7 · 28/08/2025 07:17

The contents of the boots premium off YouTube:

You can purchase your Advent Calendar now at www.boots.com while stock lasts. Want to explore the individual stars of the show? Shop the full product list through the links below...

Vinohydra Moisturising Mask - www.boots.com/...
Botanical Repair Leave in Treatment - www.boots.com/...
Origins GinZing Brightening Eye Cream with Caffeine and Ginseng - www.boots.com/...
Elasticizer Extreme - www.boots.com/...
Floral street - www.boots.com/...
Lip Glowy Balm (Berry) - www.boots.com/...
Get Cheeky Face Palette - www.boots.com/...
Lipliner (Whirl) + Mini Velvet Teddy - www.boots.com/...
Cheirosa 76 - www.boots.com/...
Genifique Ultimate - www.boots.com/...
Facial Radiance Pads - www.boots.com/...
Elemis cleansing balm - www.boots.com/...
Nars Light reflecting primer - www.boots.com/...
Drunk elephant moisturiser - www.boots.com/...
Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Express Eye Mask - www.boots.com/...
Mehr Body Scrub - www.boots.com/...
Icon Velvet Liquid Lipstick - www.boots.com/...
Blemish Defeat'r BHA Spot Targetting Gel - www.boots.com/...
Too Faced lip oil - www.boots.com/...
Estee Lauder cleanser - www.boots.com/...
Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder - www.boots.com/...
Mini Hoola Bronzer - www.boots.com/...
Milk highlighter - www.boots.com/...

If you still haven’t subscribed to Boots on YouTube, what are you waiting for? Subscribe now! bit.ly/2MKJZMO

Evergreen21 · 28/08/2025 07:22

It's on Boots Instagram now. I'll need to watch the unboxing on youtube to make up my mind. Is the unboxing on YouTube just for the skincare calendar?

Housewife2010 · 28/08/2025 07:31

Introducing 24 Days of #Skincare! Join us as we unbox this year's #Skincare #Advent #calendar one by one. Enjoy the show!
You can purchase your Advent Calendar now at https://www.boots.com
Want to explore the individual stars of the show? Shop the full product list through the links below...
Anua - https://www.boots.com/...
Burts bees lip balm - https://www.boots.com/...
AHA body scrub - https://www.boots.com/...
Boots moisturiser - https://www.boots.com/...
Superfacialist cleansing oil - https://www.boots.com/...
Round Lab SPF - https://www.boots.com/...
Garnier sheet mask - https://www.boots.com/...
Aveeno skin renewal - https://www.boots.com/...
Inkey List - https://www.boots.com/...
St Moriz - https://www.boots.com/...
Star face - https://www.boots.com/...
Pizi Hydrating mist - https://www.boots.com/...
Soap & Glory clarity - https://www.boots.com/...
Byoma cleanser - https://www.boots.com/...
Lanolips - https://www.boots.com/...
Lumene Vit C - https://www.boots.com/...
Simple - https://www.boots.com/...
Anua - https://www.boots.com/...
Cetaphil - https://www.boots.com/...
Tocobo lip mask - https://www.boots.com/...
Acid Cleanser - https://www.boots.com/...
Bubble slam dunk - https://www.boots.com/...
Modern chem - https://www.boots.com/...
Haru Haru - https://www.boots.com/...

Beauty | Health | Pharmacy and Prescriptions - Boots

Shop our extensive range of health and beauty products from leading brands, fragrances for her and him and much more on Boots.com

https://www.boots.com

LightandBreezy · 28/08/2025 07:36

Is anyone else finding the boots website is glitching and pages won't load?

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