The gift that keeps on giving – we test the best beauty advent calendars

WE all love an advent calendar on the countdown to Christmas.

But it doesn’t just have to be choccy goodies hiding behind the doors. I pick three top make-up advent calendars to make Xmas glam.

Budget

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LIZ EARLE 12 Days Of Beauty advent calendar, £65 (worth £157, from : Whether you’re a skincare buff or complete newbie, you can’t go wrong with British brand Liz Earle’s botanical offering.

The products are great for all skin types, and there are three full-sized products, including the new Cleanse & Glow Transforming gel cleanser that melts away make-up and will work wonders on dull, hungover skin after the indulgent festive season.

Plus, if you have any holidays booked, the travel sizes are perfect for fitting in your cabin luggage.

It’s only 12 days, but if you abide by the rules and save it for twixmas, it’ll keep the festive spirit going well into 2023.

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Mid range

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MAC advent calendar, £165 (worth £405, ): Launching tomorrow, the make-up calendar ­contains 16 full-size and eight mini ­products, making it incredible value for money.

Highlights include my favourite lip primer, Prep + Prime Lip, which stops matte lipsticks from feeling heavy/drying, and two mini versions of my go-to lip shades; ­Velvet Teddy, a 90s nude-brown hue, and Mehr, a mid-tone mauve pink colour, as well as five party season staple eyeshadows that create a foolproof bronze smokey eye.

This really is the gift that keeps on giving. My favourite.

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Luxury

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DIPTYQUE advent calendar, £370, (): At an eye watering £370, this is about as luxury as it gets.

It’s packed with limited edition products, including three festive scents and the classics including Baies, and my favourite Feu de Bois – the perfect winter fragrance that makes any room smell expensive.

Hidden behind the 25 doors is a full-sized Eau Rose eau de parfum, as well as 13 mini candles (with a combined burn time of 174 hours).

It doesn’t launch until October 12, so mark the date in your diary.
If you have the cash, you won’t be disappointed.

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If you are on the hunt for a Dyson AirWrap Multi Styler (£499.99), I have good news – the pioneering brand has launched a special edition Vinca Blue and Rosé colourway across all of their kind-to-hair heat tools for the festive season, and they are all back in stock now.

Comes with free paddle brush. Run, don’t walk! .