OK! has introduced a luxury advent calendar curated by A-list makeup artist Hannah Martin. The high-end Beauty Box Advent Calendar retails at £100 but is currently on offer at £95. It boasts an impressive collection of beauty and skincare products worth around £570. The beautifully designed festive red box is packed with 26 selected products, including 17 full-sized items, chosen by Hannah Martin.
The treat-a-day Christmas countdown starts with a full-sized bottle of Rodial Soft Focus Glow Drops, typically priced at £75. It delivers an illuminating ‘lit from within’ finish, supported by the product’s rose tint. This highly-anticipated makeup item is also packed with niacinamide, an ingredient known for evening out skin tones.
Another standout product included in the curated selection is the Origins Ginzing Energizing Gel Cream. Worth £38.50, it carries a soothing ginger aroma that emulates a spa-like atmosphere. Its gel texture contributes to the product’s longevity and the little-needed-to-apply approach means it is excellent value for money. After a week’s use, noticeable skin benefits include a revitalised sheen, along with significant hydration—a welcomed relief in colder weather conditions.
Hannah Martin’s Beauty Box Advent Calendar has much more than skincare to offer. It’s loaded with a makeup selection, including the Kosas Weightless Lip Colour. Available in the shade Turned On, with a retail price of £25, the lipstick has been widely appreciated for its universally flattering mauve brownish-pink hue. Its texture adds to its appeal, applying creamily despite its matte finish, without drying the lips.
The advent calendar also includes a 19/99 creamy lip liner in the shade Neutra, valued at £19. The fleshy shade is a perfect pair for the Kosas lipstick, especially for people with deeper skin tones. For fairer skin tones, it imparts a warm-tone brown color.
The luxury box equally embraces wellness products, acknowledging the demanding nature of the festive season. A full-size bottle of De-Stress Muscle Bath and Shower Oil from Aromatherapy Associates, valued at £58, is one such inclusion. The luxurious oil is applied directly onto dry skin before bathing, targeting the torso, shoulders, and lower back. It claims to alleviate aches and pains, making it a promising addition to a winter body care routine.
Among the other items to look forward to are two Espa products – a bergamot and jasmine body wash and body cream. The advent calendar also features a miniature Rodial Setting Powder in the shade Glass, the full-size version of which retails at £45. This translucent shade promises to blur imperfections and brighten the skin.
Lastly, the box includes brands such as LH Cosmetics, Ole Henriksen, and more. There’s even an array of full-sized products and good-sized minis that will go beyond just a few uses. However, the one drawback is that the packaging doesn’t open like a traditional advent calendar. If decorating with your advent calendar is something you’re fond of, an alternative option might be necessary.
With items from trending brands and exciting new discoveries, this array of luxury products makes for a fantastic advent calendar. Whether you’re out to treat yourself or searching for the perfect gift for the beauty enthusiast in your life, the Beauty Box Advent Calendar by Hannah Martin could be the ultimate festive find.
