There’s no shortage of choice when it comes to luxury beauty advent calendars this year, with versions from Harrods, Space NK and Liberty London already proving hugely popular with shoppers, and in some cases even selling out altogether (the Harrods Beauty Advent Calendar is long sold out ). But there’s one recent release that we think could give the rest a run for their money: the Harvey Nichols Beauty Advent Calendar 2024.
At £250 but worth £1,000 inside, this is one of the most impressive product lists we’ve seen so far this year. Inside, there are a whopping 42 products from 31 brands hidden behind 25 drawers. Some of the big brands you can expect to find include Augustinus Bader, Trinny London, Charlotte Tilbury, Le Labo, La Prairie and more. And did we mention there are 18 full-size items?
This calendar is now available for purchase and we expect it to be a serious contender for the best beauty advent calendar for Christmas, as it contains by far the most products and is therefore one of the most affordable options.
Harvey Nichols
It contains 42 products from 31 of the biggest beauty brands typically found in high-end department stores, 18 of which are regular-sized.
£250 at Harvey Nichols
As for the most expensive picks in this calendar, there’s the cult classic, Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream, which retails for £74 for 15ml and is said to be a rich cell renewal cream that deeply hydrates the skin using natural amino acids, premium vitamins and peptides in what’s called a TFC8 (Trigger Factor Complex). The luxurious cream is a firm favourite among A-list celebrities and the calendar is a great chance to try it out without spending a huge amount on a single moisturiser.
There is also a handbag-friendly version of the deliciously sweet, fruity and citrusy Xerjoff Erba Pura Eau de Parfum, which retails for a whopping £140 for a 50ml bottle and £205 for a 100ml bottle.
£250 at Harvey Nichols
Other standout products we’re really looking forward to include Charlotte Tilbury’s Matte Revolution Lipstick (£30), Trinny London’s Eye2Eye (£18), 111SKIN’s Bio Cellulose Facial Mask (£19) and a Malin+Goetz Mojito Lip Balm (£14).
There’s also a full-size Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser Blush that customers describe as blendable, buildable and perfect for adding a pop of colour all over the face.
What we also love is that the calendar includes a bunch of handy items that bring a little luxury to the hustle and bustle of Christmas. Think Bamford Geranium Body Lotion, Neom Happiness Scented Candle and Espa Bergamot & Jasmine Bath & Shower Gel.
Better yet, Harvey Nichols has hidden a £250 gift voucher in a number of its calendars. According to the store, there is a 1 in 100 chance of finding a gift voucher behind drawer 25 on Christmas Day.
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111SKIN Y Theorem Bio Cellulose Facial Mask (Full Size) – worth £19
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Augustine Bader The Rich Cream (full size) – worth £74
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Bamford Geranium body lotion
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Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick (Full Size) – worth £30
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Davines OI conditioner
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Davines OI shampoo
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Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Ultra Gentle Peeling
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Ecentric molecules Escentric O1
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Ecentric molecules Molecule + Black Tea
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Spanish Bergamot & Jasmine Bath & Shower Gel
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Eva Lom Cleaner and cloth
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Fenty Beauty Fenty Eau de Parfum (large size) – worth £26
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Fenty Beauty Poutsicle Hydrating Lip Stain (full size) – worth £21
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Pomegranate Jardim Real Eau de Parfum
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Harvey Nichols Mini Hairbrush
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Jo likes Layered Votive with Two Christmas Scents
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Kate Somerville Delicate Recovery Cream
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The Prairie Skin Caviar Luxury Cream
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Laura Mercier Lip Glacé l (full size) – worth £26
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Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizing Blush (Full Size) – worth £28.50
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The Laboratory Santal 33 Eau de Parfum
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House Francis Kurkdjian Soft Fluidity Gold Eau de Parfum
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House Francis Kurkdjian Soft Fluidity Silver Eau de Parfum
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Malin+Goetz Mojito Lip Balm (Full Size) – worth £14
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Manicurist Nail and Cuticle Oil (Full Size) – worth £14
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Manicurist Red Velvet Nail Polish (Full Size) – worth £19
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MZ skin Radiance & Renewal Aha Instant Clarity Refining Mask
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MZ skin The light moisturizing cream
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Neom Lucky scented candle (full size) – worth £25
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Olverum Body Polish (full size) – worth £18
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Olverum Firming Body Moisturizer (Full Size) – worth £18
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Otis Batterbee Small powder brush
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Rodial Blush Drops Deluxe in the color Frosted Pink
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Rodial Blush Drops Deluxe in the color Sunset Kiss
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Rodial Bronze Glowlighter Deluxe
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Sisley Paris Sisleÿa L’intégral Anti-Age Fresh Gel Cream
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slipping Pure Silk Skinny Scrunchie Gold
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Sun of Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream (full size) – worth £21
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Trish McEvoy Eyelash Curling Mascara (Full Size) – worth £22.50
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Trinny London Energise Me Mini Niacinamide Moisturiser (Full Size) – worth £18
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Trinny London Eye2Eye in the color Virtue (full size) – worth £18
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Xerjoff Erba Pura Eau de Parfum
If you’re into trying out new and cult-favorite brands for a lot less than the retail price, this beauty advent calendar is a must-have. With its monochrome checkerboard design, it’s also one of the chicest calendars we’ve ever seen, and will definitely take pride of place on your dresser.
Buy Now: Harvey Nichols Beauty Advent Calendar 2024 | £250 from Harvey Nichols
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