We’ve had a sneak peek instead the Elemis advent calendar (Image: Laura Mulley)The beauty advent calendars for this year have started to hit the shelves and, given their hefty price tags, it can be a bit tricky deciding which ones are worth splashing out on. I’ve had the chance of previewing some of them and I’m here to share my top picks that have truly impressed me this year – including Elemis’s stunning skincare selection box. Elemis’s 2024 Christmas countdown is called The Ultimate Skincare Advent Calendar and is up for grabs on the Elemis website. It costs £199 and boasts 25 drawers brimming with skin and body goodies valued at a whopping £537 in total, featuring a full size 50ml jar of Pro-Collagen Marine Cream, which alone is worth £95, reports the Mirror. A golden ticket will also be tucked away inside for 15 fortunate customers, bagging you £1,000 worth of Elemis products. Sadly, I wasn’t one of the lucky ones, but having thoroughly inspected all the drawers, I must say I’m quite taken – and I know my mum’s going to be over the moon with it this year. Here’s my comprehensive review… READ MORE: Charlotte Tilbury’s 2024 advent calendar is now on sale and will save you more than £70
Costs £199 but worth £537
(Image: Laura Mulley)
The Ultimate Skincare Advent Calendar, £199 from Elemis (worth £537) Pros Looks luxe Has mass appeal and is a real treat Contains easy-to-use skincare products that would suit anyone Contains one full size pot of Pro-Collagen Marine Cream, usually worth £95 Cons Only contains one full size product There are a couple of filler products (a flannel and a headband) Some customers say it has similar products in to last year’s The packaging As expected from a luxury brand like Elemis, the box itself looks elegant and sophisticated, in jewel tones of blue, green and red with gold foil lettering. The front panels swing open to reveal 25 slide-out drawers (which gets an immediate thumbs up from me, as some advent calendars only go up to 24 December). I love that this design is relatively compact and doesn’t occupy much space when its doors are shut, and it’s certainly robust enough to be repurposed in the coming years. The contents The Elemis Ultimate Skincare Advent Calendar is packed with luxury skincare products worth over £530. The star product is a 50ml tub of Pro-Collagen Marine Cream, found in drawer number 25.
Three Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balms
(Image: Laura Mulley)
The Ultimate Skincare Advent Calendar, £199 from Elemis (worth £537) Other highlights include travel-size varieties of Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm, Pro-Collagen Morning Matrix day cream, and Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads. Despite the price tag it is, in my opinion, good value for money, saving you over £330. If you’re after a more affordable option, Boots Skincare Advent Calendar 24 Days Of Skincare is worth considering – it costs £65 but is worth over £242. If you’re keen on sampling a variety of brands, the LOOKFANTASTIC Iconic Beauty Advent Calendar 2024 offers similar value to the Elemis one but at half the price.Story SavedYou can find this story in  My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.Follow OK! MagazineFacebookTwitterMore OnBeautyChristmasSkincare
