These are the ones that stand out from a crowded market this year – and they’re selling fast …
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Advent calendars add a touch of fun to the build-up and/or melt-down to Christmas! And it’s not just beauty lovers who long for exciting boxes of mini items as a dream present this winter. A little treat to open every day can give anyone a boost throughout these dark days.
Brown Thomas and Space NK both do excellent options, with a men’s version at Liberty of London featuring brands such as Marvis, Acqua diParma and New York toiletries brand Malin + Goetz. The Marks & Spencer one is so popular, especially as it comes in a giant vanity case instead of a big block of cardboard, but it’s currently sold out online, so keep an eye out in stores to snap up any remaining stock.
1. FOR MEN: Liberty of London Men’s Advent Calendar, €340; www.libertylondon.com
2. FOR DESIGNER BEAUTY: Brown Thomas Beauty advent calendar, €300 (worth up to €1,000); www.brownthomas.com
3. FOR UNDER €100: Clarins 12 Day advent calendar, €95; www.clarins.ie
4. FOR LUXURY SKINCARE LOVERS: Augustinus Bader 12-Day advent calendar, €525; www.augustinusbader.com
5. FOR SCENT AFICIONADOS: Diptyque Paris limited edition advent calendar, €425; www.diptyqueparis.com
6. FOR REST & RELAXATION: ESPA Wellbeing advent calendar, €210; www.anthropologie.com
7. FOR SPARKLING TREASURES: Charlotte’s Beauty Treasure Chest, €215; www.charlottetilbury.com
7. FOR RELIABLE RITUALS : Deluxe Advent Calendar, €109.90, Rituals; www.rituals.com