However, I believe the correct way to open a 12 day advent calendar is to start on Boxing Day, and open the last box on January 6, celebrating the 12 days of Christmas. The product range is really impressive and it offers just the right amount of well known brands and not so well known brands to help shoppers try out something new. It's exciting, luxurious, and a great way to treat yourself on the lead up to Christmas.” River Island

The fact that two of the product total more than the price you pay for the box, it’s pretty good going, and if you happen to come across a product you’re unlikely to use, you can pop it in with someone’s Christmas present to save yourself a bit of cash and spread the festive cheer. Some shoppers have slammed M&S for what they've found inside. Katrine Cassidy said: "I got satsumas so think I’ll find mine no prob." Emily Harris complained: "Mine's just a handcream for the first day." Nikki Wadsworth said: "I got a Robin xmas Dec would of liked the gin lol." Personalised Offers: Exclusive offers will be available to use across M&S Clothing, Home, Food and beyond! Offers include 20% off Christmas prosecco, 20% off chocolate corn wreath, 20% off online flowers and 15% off knitwear*! All perfect for Christmas gifting! What I love about beauty advent calendars is that the boxes can often be upcycled - for example, this one can be used to create a hamper-style gift for a friend later in the year, or transformed into a handy storage solution that can be displayed in your dressing room. The contentsEvery day from 1-12 December, Sparks customers can look forward to a daily reward, including free festive treats, personalised offers and exclusive competitions: First founded in 2007, Cult Beauty has earned a reputation for spotlighting some of the very best emerging and independent beauty brands, from Drunk Elephant to Charlotte Tilbury; and this year it's advent calendar is overflowing with beauty icons, from under-the-radar heroes to make up's biggest names and everything in between. While they’re marketed as Advent calendars, even if you’re not intending to open them day-by-day, they can be worth it to get products for much cheaper than you'd normally buy them for separately. They're also great for dividing up as gifts for multiple friends/family members in hampers for Christmas or as birthday gifts throughout the year.”

Here’s the full list of products included in the LookFantastic Beauty Advent Calendar and how much they cost:Over the last few weeks, Manchester Evening News have been taking a look inside some of the best beauty advent calendars that money can buy - and they’ll save you a fortune on makeup and skincare in the long run. Our verdict: "After The Rain is an incredible scent that feels like you’ve run in from out of the drizzle, popped the log fire on and begun to thaw out. It’s a warm hug in fragrance form, and I’m so thrilled to see it behind seven of the doors in this calendar. That’s another fabulous thing about these calendars, is that you can discover new and exciting products for less, before deciding if you want to commit to a full-size. Even though advertised as including haircare I wasn't expecting quite so many products to be included, and as far as beauty advent calendars go there's a lot to leave your hair feeling like you've just stepped out of the salon. Our 60 second review: "Out of the 12 products in the calendar, there is a mix of mini and full-sized, with some of their most-loved formulas included, as well as skincare bits you might not have tried before. "By the end of the 12 days you will have a whole new skincare set, with a cleanser, toner, day and night moisturiser, and eye lotion, making it a brilliant option if you want to switch your usual routine up or you're not sure where to start with introducing one. I loved the scent of all the products included, as they smell really luxurious and give you a taste of spa-life from home."

It’s December 1 which means many of us have rushed to open the first doors on our advent calendars this morning - be it chocolate, beauty or in my case, opening one filled with venison treats for my dogs. Some people were, however, thrilled with what they managed to bag through the advent calendar. @Weggster tweeted: "I’ve won on the M&S 12 Days of Christmas advent calendar. I need to share my hate for tea wider I think. Grateful though so thank you." @MrsMummypennyUK said: "Share your M&S sparks card 12 days of Christmas freebies. I got mince pies. But @EveK1979 got a bottle of gin!!! Who can beat gin?" Our verdict: “The Revolution You Are The Revolution 25 Day Advent Calendar 2022 is a fantastic beauty advent calendar for those who want in on the trend without spending a fortune. From what I’ve already unboxed, all of the products seem pretty universal for all skin tones, and therefore would make the ideal gift for your loved ones, or a treat for yourself.” High street giant Marks and Spencer (M&S) has come under fire with shoppers over its 12 Days of Christmas advent calendar. Shoppers who have the advent calendar were promised to find goodies like free gin snow globes and light-up biscuit tins inside.Many brands launch themed calendars to open from December 1 - you can find some of our favourites here - but did you know that there are also a number of 12 day advent calendars out there, too? Free treats: A huge range of festive treats are up for grabs, including everyone’s favourite festive tipple – the gin globe, all butter mini shortbread trees, mince pies, Percy Pig lights and tea light-up tins!*

Their blog tells shoppers: “Beauty Advent calendars are significantly pricier than chocolate ones, but they've become increasingly popular in the last few years as a way of bagging beauty products at a fraction of the normal cost. They often sell out early, but can also be heavily discounted later if they don't. vioIentdeIights tweeted: "why am i getting the worst things on the m&s 12 days of christmas when everyone else is getting gin." I’m really excited to try all of the products in the calendar, indulging in some me-time and discovering some new brands along the way. Cons

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Ted Baker's Advent Calendar is filled to the brim with indulgent bathing and beauty treats, as well as some limited edition festive surprises. Last year there were 24 products inside the advent calendar, while this year there are 27. However, comparing this year’s contents to last year, 18 products included are exactly the same, which could be good or bad depending on which way you look at it. When I reviewed the Future Renew range upon its release, I was blown away by it. You can read my full review here. READ MORE: Boots No7's 'most powerful' anti-ageing cream broke the internet - it's made my skin so flawless, I've ditched my foundation Here's everything you can expect to find inside the No7 Ultimate 25 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar for 2023: