The Latest in Beauty x The Sunday Times Style Beauty Advent Calendar for 2023 is packed with luxury and value, offering 25 premium beauty products behind 24 doors. Retailing at £175 (or £150 with a discount code), the contents are worth over £700, making it one of the highest-value beauty calendars on the market this year.
The calendar is impressively wide but not too deep, making it easy to display. It opens outwards with a sleek, editorial look, and includes a handy booklet outlining each product inside. With minimal filler and a heavy emphasis on full-size and generously sized items, it’s a skincare and haircare lover’s dream.
Day 1 – Tatcha The Water Cream 50ml – Worth £67
The calendar begins with a beautifully presented jar of lightweight moisturiser that delivers a burst of hydration while refining pores and balancing the skin. Tatcha's The Water Cream features a clever built-in spatula and elegant packaging that perfectly matches its luxe formulation.
Day 2 – 111SKIN Rose Gold Brightening Facial Treatment Mask – Worth £16
Known for its radiant results, this single-use sheet mask by 111SKIN is infused with 24k gold and rose extract to brighten, firm, and deeply hydrate. It's the go-to glow booster used by celebrities and makeup artists alike.
Day 3 – We Are Paradoxx Growth Thickening Shampoo & Conditioner – Worth approx. £16
A full haircare routine arrives with a sustainable touch thanks to We Are Paradoxx. Their Growth Thickening Shampoo and Conditioner duo supports fuller, stronger hair while packaged in 90% plastic-free aluminium tubes.
Day 4 – Votary Daily Apple Toner 30ml – Worth approx. £16
Brightening and soothing in one sweep, the Daily Apple Toner from Votary combines gentle AHAs with glycerin and botanical extracts to even tone and hydrate. Ideal for refreshing tired complexions.
Day 5 – Delilah In Bloom Radiant Liquid Blush in 'Peony' – Worth £24
A gorgeous flush of colour comes courtesy of Delilah's In Bloom Radiant Liquid Blush. The shade 'Peony' delivers a soft rose hue that blends effortlessly for a dewy, lit-from-within finish.
Day 6 – Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream 15ml – Worth £26
Few moisturisers are as iconic as Charlotte Tilbury’s Magic Cream. This travel-size pot offers all the nourishing, plumping benefits of the original, packed with vitamins C and E and hyaluronic acid.
Day 7 – This Works Morning Expert CBD Skin Booster 30ml – Worth £36
For skin that looks tired in the mornings, the Morning Expert CBD Skin Booster from This Works provides a revitalising pick-me-up. Infused with 1% CBD and CoQ10, it helps restore glow and smooth texture.
Day 8 – Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Advanced Clean Dry Shampoo 198ml – Worth £27
Dry shampoo gets an upgrade with this full-size favourite from Living Proof. Designed to actually clean the hair rather than mask grease, it leaves locks soft, fresh, and residue-free.
Day 9 – Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream (Mini) – Worth approx. £8
A tropical escape in a jar, the Brazilian Bum Bum Cream from Sol de Janeiro is famed for its intoxicating scent and firming caffeine-rich formula. This mini is perfect for travel or testing.
Day 10 – Pixi Botanical Collagen Mask 45ml – Worth £18
Pixi delivers hydration and plumping power with the Botanical Collagen Mask. This leave-on formula is packed with botanical collagen and arginine, helping skin look smoother and more luminous.
Day 11 – Miller Harris Scherzo Eau de Parfum 10ml – Worth £28
This beautifully complex fragrance blends dark rose, peony, and narcissus with a touch of sweetness. Scherzo by Miller Harris is rich, bold, and perfect for winter evenings.
Day 12 – Hair by Sam McKnight Happy Endings Nourishing Balm 30ml – Worth £25
Tame frizz and smooth split ends with the multitasking Happy Endings Nourishing Balm by Hair by Sam McKnight. Just a small amount softens and defines without weighing hair down.
Day 13 – Dr. Hauschka Translucent Bronzing Tint 18ml – Worth £20
Enhance your natural glow with this customisable liquid bronzer from Dr. Hauschka. Mix it with moisturiser for a subtle tint or build for a deeper bronze.
Day 14 – Rituals The Ritual of Jing Calming Foaming Shower Gel 200ml – Worth £9.50
A luxurious start or end to the day, Rituals' The Ritual of Jing Foaming Shower Gel soothes the senses with sacred lotus and jujube while cleansing the skin gently.
Day 15 – Gatineau Radiance Enhancing Gommage 75ml – Worth £24
Gentle yet effective, this enzyme-based exfoliator from Gatineau polishes the skin without abrasion. AHA acids help to dissolve dullness for a refreshed, radiant look.
Day 16 – Aveda Botanical Repair Strengthening Leave-In Treatment 100ml – Worth £26
Give hair a protective boost with Aveda’s Botanical Repair Leave-In Treatment. This plant-powered formula shields against heat, reduces frizz, and strengthens strands over time.
Day 17 – James Read Gradual Tan Sleep Mask Face Retinol 25ml – Worth £21
An overnight glow-up, the Gradual Tan Sleep Mask with Retinol by James Read smooths skin and builds a subtle tan while you sleep. It’s gentle, effective, and suitable for all skin tones.
Day 18 – Lumene Nordic Hydra Oxygen Recovery 72h Hydra Gel Mask 150ml – Worth £26.90
Quench dehydrated skin with Lumene’s Nordic Hydra Oxygen Recovery Mask. Its cooling gel formula boosts moisture for up to 72 hours, thanks to hyaluronic acid and Nordic birch sap.
Day 19 – Tropic Rainforest Dew Hydration Serum 30ml – Worth £42
Tropic’s Rainforest Dew Serum is a daily hydration hero. Blending hyaluronic acid and plant peptides, it deeply nourishes and leaves skin plump and supple.
Day 20 – BBB London Clear Brow Gloss 5ml – Worth £18
Achieve glossy, well-groomed brows with BBB London's Clear Brow Gloss. With a fine brush and nourishing formula, it keeps brows in place without stiffness.
Day 21 – ilapothecary Hyaluronic Eye Serum 10ml – Worth £12
Delicate eye skin gets a dose of hydration and protection from the ilapothecary Hyaluronic Eye Serum. It’s rich in essential fatty acids and helps soothe puffiness.
Day 22 – The Body Shop Camomile Sumptuous Cleansing Butter 90ml – Worth £11
Effortlessly melt away makeup, including waterproof formulas, with The Body Shop’s Camomile Cleansing Butter. Gentle and effective, it’s a staple for sensitive skin.
Day 23 – Amika Soulfood Nourishing Mask 250ml – Worth £26
Restore softness and shine with the Soulfood Nourishing Mask from Amika. This creamy treatment delivers deep hydration without weighing hair down.
Day 24 – OSKIA Isotonic Hydra Serum 30ml – Worth £64
The final treat is a full-size Isotonic Hydra Serum from OSKIA, offering biomimetic hydration through a blend of minerals and amino acids. Lightweight yet deeply quenching.
The Latest in Beauty x Sunday Times Style Advent Calendar 2023 is a true standout. With over £700 in value and a focus on full-size, high-performing products, it leans heavily into skincare and haircare, with a few thoughtful extras like fragrance and blush. While light on makeup, it makes up for it with generous sizing, premium brands, and a curated feel that skincare lovers will appreciate.
For £175 — or £150 with a valid discount code — it offers exceptional value and an impressive variety of textures, purposes, and price points. If you love trying new serums, masks, cleansers, and hair treatments, this is a fab calendar to pick up!
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