Hey my angels! I hope you are all well and staying safe - I am back with another Christmassy blog post and this one, was quite possibly my most requested post to do before Christmas. In today's post I am going to be sharing with you the WHOLE contents of this years Glossybox Advent Calendar, whether I think it is worth the money or not and my thoughts on the products we received. Hope you enjoy! If you got an Advent Calendar this year too, let me know your thoughts as we are now 14 days in...
So the name of the Advent Calendar by Glossybox this year is called 'Reasons to be Happy' and is a full 25 day advent calendar eek and is WORTH OVER £390... YIKES!!! Impressive right?! The packaging is beautiful it's marble, rose gold and pink and looks super luxurious. They have designed the calendar so that when you open the doors it then splits into FOUR drawers and then all of the boxes are inside. For subscribers to the Monthly subscription boxes we paid £80 and for non-subscribers it costed £99. Now - let's start unboxing and see what is inside this year's Advent Calendar features incredible products from some of the most iconic brands out there - including ICONIC LONDON, LIME CRIME & HUDA BEAUTY!! This advent calendar always sells out so quickly and I'm super grateful I managed to get one, as I'm loving opening it up daily! Keep scrolling to see all the contents!
DOOR NUMBER 1 - HD Complexion & Contouring Sponge Set by BrushWorks
This is a perfect set of sponges for - contouring, strobing and highlighting - this year I have actually really enjoyed applying my foundation with a sponge over a brush as it applies more flawlessly! The RRP of this is £11.99!
DOOR NUMBER 2 - Liquid Eyeliner by Illamasqua
I was excited to see a high-end product so early on into the Advent Calendar! This is a liquid eyeliner which has a precise, felt tip-like point that glides effortlessly along your eyelid! Even better - it says that this jet black eyeliner is SMUDGE-PROOF formula and dries to a semi-matte finish! The RRP of this is £21!
DOOR NUMBER 3 - NCEF-Reverse Supreme Multi-Correction Cream by Laboratoires Filogra Paris
Next up we got this which I am excited to try - it has 50 revitalising ingredients, as well as hyaluronic acid, collagen and vitamins A, H and E. It says this treatment smooths out wrinkles, reduces the appearance of sagging skin and evens out the tone of your complexion. The RRP of this is £77 for the full size 50ml, however in our Advent Calendar we received the deluxe mini (7ml) which is worth £10.78 - so a good chance to try before considering if you want to purchase the full-size item!
DOOR NUMBER 4 - Glow Mist by Pixi
Okay... door number 4 made me SUPER happy as I've actually been wanting a few face setting spray product to try and always heard so many good reviews about the Pixi brand! This is a multi-purpose lightweight spray which hydrates, nourishes and soothes your skin. It says to use before applying makeup to protect your skin, or after applying makeup to set in place and create a dewy finish. How good does that sound?! Eeek... cannot wait to use this! The RRP of this is £16!
DOOR NUMBER 5 - Mini Valentines Liquid Lipstick by Lime Crime
Another beauty product in the Advent Calendar - so far, I think we've had a good mixture!! This is a liquid lipstick by the brand Lime Crime - it's a matte lipstick which glides effortlessly onto your pout and applies a long-lasting swipe of colour that stays put without drying your lips! Sounds good to me, and the RRP of this which we received is another deluxe-mini product for 1.7ml £10, however the full-size 2.6ml RRP is £18!
DOOR NUMBER 6 - Hair Apology 10-in-1 Treatment Spray by Lee Stafford
Next up we have a hair product (now I have my extensions in I do only use one brand for haircare) so I'll have to give this away, perhaps my Mum would like to try it - it says it's filled with repairing ingredients and is a multi-tasking conditioning spray which works to repair and reduce damage, whilst also preventing future breakage by hydrating and moisturising your hair! The RRP of this is £11.99!
DOOR NUMBER 7 - 3-IN-1 Moisturiser by Glossybox Skincare
If you are a Glossybox fan, you'll know that this year they brought out and released their OWN skincare range, I have tried their eye cream which came in a previous Glossybox and thought it was quite good - so I'm excited to try another product from their range. This is a lightweight 3-in-1 moisturiser that plumps, primes and protects your complexion, nourishing your skin and preparing it for flawless makeup application. The RRP of this to exclusive subscriber price is £18, otherwise it retails for £22.50!
DOOR NUMBER 8 - Winter Berries Bath Bomb Fizzers by Bubble T
Who doesn't love a bathbomb? I certainly do! So good for a relaxing bubble bath and pamper! This says enjoy a fresh and fizzy bathing experience like no other with these bathbombs... interesting! Packed full of winter berries, this will fill your bathroom with a sweet and uplifting fragrance. The RRP of this is £5.99 which I think is quite reasonable for a bathbomb!
DOOR NUMBER 9 - Eyebrow Pencil by MUA Cosmetics
And next, we have another beauty product - this is an eyebrow pencil from MUA Cosmetics. Although, this year I discovered the Anastasia Beverly Hills dip brow pomade and I am convinced that is the BEST eyebrow product out there, well... from what I have tried anyway!! I used to always use pencils for brows as they are easy to use to define and fill in your brows effortlessly - but I don't think I will personally get any use out of this so I will look to give it away! The RRP is £1.50!
DOOR NUMBER 10 - Screen Queen Highlighting Palette by Zoeva
And we're on a roll with the beauty products... here we have another! I would say out of the first 10 days this is by far my FAVOURITE product I've unboxed so far! Again, always heard great things about the brand Zoeva! And this palette is filled with three velvety smooth highlighters, including a champagne, lilac and peach hue - they are highly-pigmented (essential for a highlighter really!) and the RRP of this is £15 - a really good price and would make a fab Xmas pressie too!
DOOR NUMBER 11 - Original Coffee Scrub by Frank Body
The next product we received is this original coffee scrub, which has vitamin E and antioxidant-rich oils to keep your skin looking perky, even and soft! The RRP of this deluxe mini we received is £1.40, however the full-size 200g RRP is £12.95!
DOOR NUMBER 12 - Watermelon Glow Sleeping Mask by Glow Recipe
This is today's product... and oh my, am I excited to try this! I absolutely love discovering new face masks- and this one sounds amazing! This is an overnight mask which exfoliates and clarifies your skin, giving you a radiant complexion. We got a deluxe mini and the RRP of 10ml worth is £3.93 and the full-size 80ml RRP is worth £36.40!
DOOR NUMBER 13 - Good Genes Glycolic Acid Treatment by Sunday Riley
Next up we have this treatment by Sunday Riley which is formulated with purified glycolic acid, and this treatment penetrates the deeper layers of your skin to remove dirt and impurities from your pores. It says that this also reduces sun damage, reduces the appearance of wrinkles and brightens dull skin! The RRP of the deluxe mini we received is 5ml worth £11.84 - however, the full-size 30ml RRP is £67!
DOOR NUMBER 14 - Hand Cream by ECooking
Perfect for this time of the year is a good hand cream so I'm excited this is included in the Advent calendar - this will rescue your dry skin this winter. It blends apricot seed, almond, sesame and jojoba oils with aloe vera, it's nourishing formula hydrates softens and smooths your skin, whilst protecting it from environment aggressors! Plus its fragrance free! The RRP of this - although we have another deluxe mini but a good size (30ml) was £7.50 but the full-size RRP is £15.50!
DOOR NUMBER 15 - Match Stix Shimmer Skinstick by Fenty Beauty By Rihanna
This one is SUPER exciting!!! I have never tried or owned a product from Fenty Beauty by Rihanna so cannot wait to give this a go - this is a long-lasting, light-as-air shimmer stick which can be used to highlight and enhance your natural features. The RRP of this is £21!
DOOR NUMBER 16 - Prime Time Foundation Primer by Bare Minerals
Okay, next up we have this soothing mineral-based primer will keep you glowing this festive season! We received a deluxe mini which is 7ml and the RRP is worth £6.00 and full-size 30ml RRP is £26!
DOOR NUMBER 17 - Himalayan Charcoal Purifying Glow Mask by The Body Shop
Now we have another skincare product - eek, so excited for this one as I love a face mask and have tried this before and it is really good. This is a Body Shop face mask - 100% vegan! And says it'll draw out impurities and reduces the appearance of pores, leaving you with a healthy, purified complexion that glows. This is another deluxe mini product 15ml and the RRP is £6 and the full-size 75ml RRP is worth £18 which is a good price for a mask - but a good chance to try before buying the full size.
DOOR NUMBER 18 - Loose Pigment by Sleek Make Up
Here we go with another beauty product - I have had some Sleek makeup before and loved it! This is a glittery, multi-purpose pigment powder which boasts a highly pigmented formula that will allow you to create endless dazzling party looks! The RRP of this is £5.49!
DOOR NUMBER 19 - Polly Bow Make-up Headband by The Vintage Cosmetic Company
This was a lovely surprise I wouldn't expect to see in the Advent Calendar which is amazing! So this is the ultimate pampering accessory, it's so beautiful, soft and fluffy which you can use to keep your hair away from your face when you cleanse, apply skincare or create your makeup looks. I cannot wait to use this headband it's so pretty - the RRP of this is £6.99 and would make a lovely gift aswell.
DOOR NUMBER 20 - Power Bullet Matte Lipstick - Wedding Day by Huda Beauty
Another beauty product - from a high-end brand too which is super exciting! This is a highly-pigmented, full-coverage formula matte lipstick from Huda Beauty. The RRP is £22!
DOOR NUMBER 21 - 3-1 Hyaluron-Filler Collagen Eye Formula by Avant Skincare
And we have another skincare product, this is from Avant Skincare - a brand I've tried a couple of skincare products from before and absolutely loved them (although they are quite pricey - this really is a great chance to try the product before you think about investing yourself!) it say's that this eye cream deeply hydrates your skin and improves its elasticity, helping to smooth out fine lines and wrinkles. The RRP for this one... WAIT FOR IT!!! Is £99 OMG!!!! This product alone covers the amount AND MORE that we actually pay for the Glossybox - how incredible is that?!
DOOR NUMBER 22 - Daily Microfoliant by Dermalogica
They are treating our skin in this year's Advent Calendar aren't they! Here we have a daily microfoliant which is formulated with rice bran, white tea and licorice, and says this exfoliating powder removes dead cells and evens out your skin tone to reveal a bright, smooth complexion. This is another deluxe mini product - 13g and the RRP is worth £13.50, the full-size 75g is worth £51.
DOOR NUMBER 23 - Go Big or Go Home Mascara Trooper Black by KVD Vegan Beauty
Last couple of doors to open now, let's be honest the most exciting one we all want to see is day 25! This is another beauty product and is a mascara (Fun fact - mascara's used to be my favourite makeup product to collect and try from so many brands - at one point I owned over 15 mascaras... too many for one person but I always used it up fully before opening another) this is an extreme volume mascara and says it lasts all day WITHOUT smudging. Ok, I will put it to the test and share for you soon! We got a deluxe mini 3g worth £5 however the full-size 10g is worth £20!
DOOR NUMBER 24 - Victoria Nail Polish by Nails.Inc
And day 24 is a really pretty festive nail polish, although I won't personally be using this as I do get either gel/acrylic nails I will be giving this away to a friend/family member who would use it! This is a classic deep red hue and says it's long lasting (what we all want in our nail polish) and really does look like the perfect colour for this festive season. The RRP of this product is £15! I haven't actually brought a nail polish since the first lockdown and was shocked at the price of them now.
And... time for the big real, the day we are all waiting to see what's inside!!!
DOOR NUMBER 25 - Day to Slay Eyeshadow Palette by Iconic London
I honestly had the BIGGEST smile on my face when I saw what was behind door number 25! A EYESHADOW PALETTE.... but not just any palette an ICONIC LONDON palette! How lucky are we? This palette is absolutely beautiful as you'll be able to see from the photo's below. This features 20 matte, shimmery and glittery shades and can be used to create either day or night eye looks! The RRP of this palette is £45 - the packaging the shades inside this palette are all SO BEAUTIFUL!
So in conclusion... do I think the Glossybox Advent Calendar is worth the money? Yes I do, as you pay £80 as a subscriber, and it's worth £391.90 (based on prices in the Advent Calendar booklet of the items we received and the subscriber RRP price of the moisturiser) that is honestly AMAZING value for money - plus you get the beautiful box the calendar comes in with the drawers which you could certainly reuse and store either your makeup, skincare or haircare products in! I think there is only a very small handful of products in here that I wouldn't use, but I will be gifting them on to my loved ones so they enjoy them too and cannot wait to try out the products in here! In total out of the 25 days we received 15 FULL SIZE PRODUCTS & 10 DELUXE-MINI PRODUCTS!
What do you think to the products we received? Did you get a Advent Calendar this year, if so, which one and are you happy with it so far?
I hope you enjoyed and that this post was a helpful read! See you in my next blog post!
Love Em oxo
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