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MARTIN Lewis has revealed how to get hold of £310 worth of beauty items from M&S for just £85.
Speaking on the Martin Lewis Money Show, the founder of MoneySavingExpert.com explained how Brits could nab the incredible bargain.
The festive season is just around the corner and can leave a big dent in budgets.
But there are also opportunities to bag some cracking deals if you shop at the right time and place.
Martin told viewers that the Beauty Advent Calendar provided the perfect opportunity to snap up a bargain.
The money whizz said that it was made up of 25 items that would separately cost £310.
But Martin has done his research to find out that you could in outlay.
Shoppers must first spend at least £35 on full priced clothing, beauty or homeware.
Then you can secure the calendar for £50.
Martin says that is a source of multiple gifts after being divided up.
But he warned viewers that the incredible calendar may sell out quickly due to high demand.
It comes as M&S shoppers rushed to buy a £15 box of chocolates which comes with a unique festive surprise.
The fancy supermarket has brought out a gift box with a magical miniature forest inside - and when you shake it, it snows.
To find your nearest M&S store, you can go to its website and use the store finder tool.
M&S festive food is always the centre of excitement at Christmas time, with shoppers splashing that little bit extra to mark the occasion.
The Sun tried all 450 new items in the M&S huge Christmas range, including a turkey feast lasagne and hot honey brie.
We rated the Xmas dinner dip the top of our list this year - it features bacon bits, turkey, cranberry and even stuffing and is delicious to eat with bread or crisps.
Booze lovers will also be pleased to see the original snow globe gin liqueur back on shelves this year after it was slashed from last year's range.
In previous years M&S have had to install an alcohol buying limit because of the massive demand.
Shoppers can also buy 75cl bottles of cocktail drinks on sale at the moment for just £5.50, which come in flavours Christmas Cosmo, Christmas Colada and Christmas on the Beach.
The new white mulled wine is also £6 and offers another twist on a winter favourite, with pear, vanilla and mulled spice flavours.
Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how you can save money on your Christmas shopping.
Limit the amount of presents - buying presents for all your family and friends can cost a bomb.
Instead, why not organise a Secret Santa between your inner circles so you're not having to buy multiple presents.
Plan ahead - if you've got the stamina and budget, it's worth buying your Christmas presents for the following year in the January sales.
Make sure you shop around for the best deals by using price comparison sites so you're not forking out more than you should though.
Buy in Boxing Day sales - some retailers start their main Christmas sales early so you can actually snap up a bargain before December 25.
Delivery may cost you a bit more, but it can be worth it if the savings are decent.
Shop via outlet stores - you can save loads of money shopping via outlet stores like Amazon Warehouse or Office Offcuts.
They work by selling returned or slightly damaged products at a discounted rate, but usually any wear and tear is minor.
