The festive spirit is in the air with the release of a luxury advent calendar by OK! featuring the magic touch of A-list makeup artist Hannah Martin. Decked out in a cheerful red hue that screams Christmas, this beauty box advent calendar, the price of which is currently on a special offer at £95, holds an astonishing £570 worth of exciting goodies.
Upon opening the box, one can’t help but ooh and aah at Hannah’s compilation – an impressive total of 26 specially selected products, 17 of which await in their full-size versions. With such a grand assortment of products, it’s an absolute treat to delve into the assortment meticulously picked by Hannah herself. The array of offerings spans everything from makeup and skincare to body care, providing recipients with a complete beauty solution in one package.
Starting the countdown is a full-size bottle of Rodial Soft Focus Glow Drops – a product worth £75 all on its own. These glow drops promise a vibrant, ‘lit from within’ radiance – a feature that everyone seeks in their makeup. Containing a splash of zesty orange scent and imbued with niacinamide, they prove to be just as exceptional for the skin, evening out skin tones and providing a refreshing sensation when used as a primer.
Another star of the collection is the full-sized Origins Ginzing Energizing Gel Cream that delivers a soothing and invigorating concoction of ginger into your skincare regime. It leaves a delightfully calming effect that mimics a luxury spa session right at home, and with its sizeable volume and gel consistency, it’s bound to be a long-lasting addition to your beauty stack.
When the lights dim and it’s time to unwind, the De-Stress Muscle Bath & Shower Oil from Aromatherapy Associates comes to the rescue. This essential oil blend, infused with potent rosemary, lavender, and ginger, exudes a refined, herbal aroma that will elevate your downtime to a whole other level. Designed to alleviate aches and pains, it contributes significantly to the overall wellness offerings of the Beauty Box Advent Calendar.
Reflecting on the makeup selection, the Kosas Weightless Lip Colour and 19/99 creamy lip liner stand out as noteworthy additions. The Kosas lipstick boasts a versatile mauve-brownish-pink hue offering a matte yet creamy finish that won’t dry out your lips. On the other hand, the lip liner presents a warm-tone brown colour – subtly accentuating your lips and perfect for any skin tone.
The Beauty Box Advent Calendar features a fascinating mix of popular and groundbreaking brands – Rodial, Espa, REN, Ole Henriksen, and more. It exhibits a generous amount of full-sized products, coupled with good-sized minis promising more than just a one-time use.
However, it’s worth noting that this unique Christmas gift comes with a minor caveat. Unlike traditional advent calendars, this set does not spread out to display the products, and might miss out on that quintessential Christmas decor factor. But with the charming red box, the calendar can be displayed or reused for storing other items.
Overall, the Beauty Box Advent Calendar by Hannah Martin is a fantastic pot of luxury items at a reasonable price, presenting the perfect mix of well-known brands and exciting new discoveries. Despite its packaging, its true beauty lies in the magnificence of the treasures hidden within – a compendium of full-sized products and generous miniatures to keep you feeling beautiful and refreshed throughout the festive season.
