John Lewis Advent Calendar 2023 review

Pricing

This was the cost of the calendars in the past years

2023 £175.50 (with 10% being given off)

2021 £159

2020 £150

Talk about inflation.! Haha

Where can I buy the calendar?

Join the waitlist here

https://www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-beauty-advent-calendar/p110129565

Is it available for shipping outside the UK?

I don’t think so

What do I think of this calendar and would I buy it?

I like this calendar (a lot).  Given that most calendars contain a bunch of stuff I wouldn’t use – this calendar does the opposite.  Its not just a skincare or make up calendar – it has fragrances and home products too.

Notable for me are the Votary Serum, Susanne Kaufmann Glow Mask and the make up (Carolina Herrera, Charlotte Tilbury, Laura Mercier, NARS, Bobbi Brown etc).  All of these are mainstream staples, which yes, is playing safe – but I am ok with that because I will use the product instead of it filling a landfill It is pricey – but show me a calendar that is not. 

Also, I cannot emphasize this point enough – it actually has many products which you and I would associate with being big enough to use (so mini or normal sized products). Many calendars are filling their boxes with too small samples/travel sizes

Full list of products in 2023 calendar

Skincare

Votary Super Seed Serum, Broccoli Seeds & Peptides, 50ml (full size): Cooling and refreshing on your skin, it leaves skin more resilient and less reactive. Broccoli seed and rosehip oil deliver a natural lipid boost while hyaluronic acid increases hydration and plumps skin. Grape seed extract soothes reactive skin while natural and bio-engineered peptides boost skin’s natural defences by supporting lipid function and microbial balance

Elemis Pro-Collagen Rose Marine Cream, 15ml: Formulated with fully traceable Organic English Rose Hydrolat incorporating over 20 varieties of roses, carefully selected for their complexity of fragrance, and combined with Gingko Biloba and Chlorella Vulgaris, which have been sustainably grown with biotechnology

Lumene Lahde Nordic Hydra Oat Milk Cleanser, 50ml: Treat your skin with this luxurious milky oil cleanser infused with Nordic oat. Gently yet effectively melts away long-lasting face and eye makeup, SPF filters, dirt and other impurities leaving skin thoroughly clean, soft and moisturised

The Ordinary Natural Moisturising Factors + HA, 30ml (full size): Natural Moisturising Factors (NMF) are elements that keep the outer layer of the skin protected and well-hydrated. NMF are made up of multiple amino acids, fatty acids, triglycerides, urea, ceramides, phospholipids, glycerin, saccharides, sodium PCA, hyaluronic acid and many other compounds that are naturally present in the skin

Sunday Riley Good Genes Glycolic Acid Treatment, 15ml: Clean, purified glycolic acid deeply exfoliates and repairs the look of dull, congested, and sun-damaged skin for a visibly radiant, healthier-looking complexion

Murad Targeted Wrinkle Corrector, 15ml (full size): Targeted treatment that instantly fills and erases the look of wrinkles

REN Clean Skincare Evercalm Gentle Cleansing Gel, 50ml: A gentle facial wash formulated to leave sensitive skin thoroughly cleansed, refreshed and soothed without irritation, tightness or discomfort

Susanne Kaufmann Glow Mask, 50ml (full size): Reveal your inner glow. A revitalising face mask to brighten and regenerate the complexion, leaving skin looking luminous and full of vitality

Dermalogica Awaken Peptide Eye Gel, 15ml (full size): Firming, hydrating eye gel helps minimise the appearance of puffiness and fine lines

Make-up

Carolina Herrera Mini Tint Lip Balm and Case, 002 Delicious Rose (full size): Designed to fit easily into the Lip Balm case, it will keep lips lusciously soft. Case can be refilled

Spectrum Collections Angled Cheek Brush, A05: The expertly designed shape of this angled cheek brush will effortlessly hug the contours of your cheek for precise application of contour powder or coloured blush

Charlotte Tilbury Luxury Eyeshadow Palette, Walk of No Shame (full size): These shimmering, iconic, red eyeshadow tones have a magical eye-enhancing, mesmeric effect that makes your eyes pop and enhances your eye colour sparkle

Rodial Banana Low Lighter Concealer, 1.6ml: Providing a softer highlight to the complexion, this complexion enhancer is ideal for creating a healthy radiance to the skin without a strong shimmer effect, leaving skin looking dewy and fresh for the perfect ‘no makeup’ look

Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder, Translucent 9.3g: Translucent Loose Setting Powder has become a staple in every makeup artist’s kit. Cult favourite and winner of major awards, Laura Mercier’s ‘Best in Beauty’ Translucent Loose Setting Powder is beloved for its instant blurring effect, 16H wear and iconic soft-focus finish with zero flashback

Clinique High Impact Mascara, Black (full size): High Impact Mascara for dramatic lashes is a multi-benefit mascara that adds maximum volume with definition and length. Specifically developed brush and formula work together to dramatically thicken lashes while separating

NARS Blush, Behave, 1.2g: Superfine micronised powder pigments ensure an irresistibly soft, blendable application. Buildable shades from sheer to bold deliver a natural wash of colour to every skin tone

Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick, Golden Bronze (full size): Our ultimate quick stick — plays harder, lasts longer. Our swipe-and-go cream eyeshadow glides on with ease for up to 24 hours of instant, effortless eyes

Fragrance

Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady Eau de Parfum Refill, 10ml (full size): A baroque, sumptuous and symphonic perfume that required hundreds of trials to balance such an expressive formula, Portrait of a Lady is undoubtedly the perfume containing the strongest dosage of rose essence and patchouli heart

Acqua di Parma Colonia Eau de Cologne Spray, 12ml: Elegant and classic, Acqua di Parma Colonia was created in 1916 and since then has managed to seduce the senses of both men and women. A unique and naturally fresh sensual scent that will linger for hours

Clarins Eau Extraordinaire, 50ml: A bright and zesty treatment fragrance that hydrates and perfumes with notes of Jasmine, Patchouli, Red Ginger, and a sparkling twist of citrus

Bodycare

L’OCCITANE Almond Delicious Hands Hand & Nail Care, 75ml (full size): The almond nut, which grows protected in a beautifully soft and green velvet shell, is reowned for its ability to soften and smooth the skin

Aromatherapy Associates De-Stress Muscle Bath & Shower Oil, 55ml (full size): Experience the intensely warming and easing powers of rosemary, lavender and ginger to de-stress your body after spending too long in one position or after too much physical activity

Acqua di Parma Colonia Bath & Shower Gel, 40ml: Acqua di Parma’s Colonia bath and shower gel is a gorgeous and gentle formulation to cleanse and purify the skin. With coconut oil and wheat protein, your skin will be soft, smooth and delicately perfumed

Hairecare

Living Proof Triple Bond Complex, 15ml: Get your healthiest hair yet with this weekly treatment, engineered to build 8x stronger, smoother and shinier hair in just one use while protecting against future damage

Philip Kingsley Body Building Weightless Shampoo, 75ml: A volumising shampoo that is ideal for fine hair, it provides gentle and weightless cleansing with maximum volume

Philip Kingsley Body Building Weightless Conditioner, 75ml: Treat limp, lifeless locks. A volumising formula that delivers long-lasting moisture and shine, without extra weight

Sisley Hair Rituel Precious Hair Care Oil Glossiness & Nutrition, 10ml: Exquisitely perfumed hair care oil to bring nutrition, radiance and softness to the hair

Home and other

Neom Organics London Bedtime Hero Scented Candle, 185g (full size): Neom Scent To Sleep™ range is specially formulated with natural fragrance which not only smells wonderful but also has a relaxing effect on the mind and body

Neom Organics London Bedtime Hero Pillow Mist 30ml (full size): Chamomile can soothe and calm body and mind. The Scent to Sleep fragrance, Deeply Relaxed is a complex and powerful essential oil blend, created to help you prepare for an amazing night’s sleep

OTO 10% CBD Sleep Drops, 15ml (full size): OTO CBD Sleep Drops contains 10% CBD as well a complementary blend of botanicals like lavender and butterfly pea flower, hand-selected to help you wind down, relax and better prepare for a peaceful night’s sleep

OTO Power Drops 7.5% CBD, 15ml (full size): OTO Power Drops have been designed to enhance your morning ritual and leave you fresh, focused and ready for your day

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