I’ve been a shopping editor for over three years now, and one of the best things about my job is that when it comes to real life, I apply my expert skills there, too! Knowing what’s trending and what HELLO! readers are shopping makes it pretty easy to hit the target when it comes to choosing gifts, especially around Christmas.

This year’s festive dark blue and gold theme advent calendar from Atelier Cologne is just as beautiful as their last one! This calendar wants your to “Follow The Path of The Stars” this holiday season. It contains 24 full-size and mini treats such as travel sprays, leather cases, hand creams, body lotions and candles. Contains fragrances from their unisex collection like Clementine California, Pomelo Paradis and Oolang Infini scents. It will be available October 1st at Bloomingdales, Nordstrom, Sephora, Brown Thomas, Selfridges and Selfridges USA. NIVEA MEN PROTECT & CARE DEEP CLEANING FACE WASH 100ml: Aqua, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Myreth Sulfate, Decyl Glucoside, Panthenol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Menthol, Alcohol Denat., Acrylates/ C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, PEG-90 Glyceryl Isostearate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Polyquaternium-10, Laureth-2, Trisodium EDTA, Benzophenone-4, Citric Acid, Pantolactone, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Limonene, The beauty brand will have two calendars available to buy this year - the Nivea Ski-Lodge Advent Calendar and the football-themed Nivea Men Advent Calendar. Apotheke has launched a second calendar and I’m so here for it. This one is a 25 day advent calendar that’s filled with mini candles, diffusers and accessories. It’s available now at Nordstrom. X NIVEA MEN ENERGY SHOWER GEL 50ml: Aqua, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Decyl Glucoside, Parfum, Glycerin, Menthol, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Sodium Sulfate, Sodium Benzoate, Linalool, Limonene, Benzyl Alcohol, Citronellol, CI 61570.So I’ve crunched the numbers and worked out the best value beauty advent calendars of 2023 that will get you the highest possible value for the least amount of money, because it's not just about what’s behind each door; it's the promise of luxury at a fraction of the cost that's making these calendars the must-have indulgence this holiday season. I took a look at some of the most popular beauty advent calendars that have been released this year and looked at the difference between their price and value to work out the savings as a percentage and you might be surprised at which had the best deal. A beauty calendar favorite that I always look forward to. Kiehl’s will be offering a limited-edition advent calendar this year. The unique 3-D style box created by London and Cape-Town based animation studio, Mady by Radio, features 24 of the brand’s classics from eye treatment to hand salve. Kiehl’s Advent Calendar is available now at Kiehl’s UK, Kiehl’s USA, and Selfridges.

Laura Ashley Is a new brand to jump on the beauty advent calendar train this year. They’re launching a 12 day advent calendar filled with bath and body as well as home products with three signature fragrances. I just love the English Garden design of the calendar. Don’t you? The calendar is available now at Boots. I thought Clarins would have just a 12 day advent calendar this year so imagine my surprise to hear a 24 Day advent calendar will be launching too. You get double the amount of Clarins beauty products including the popular Beauty Flash Balm and Wonder Perfect 4D Mascara. Available now at Clarins USA and coming soon to Selfridges, Selfridges US, and Clarins UK.Amidst a cost of living crisis where every penny counts, beauty brands are stepping up to create advent calendars that not only deliver some incredible products but also promise substantial savings on big brands. Though let it be said that some of the savings are better than others.

Last year there were 17 full-size and 8 travel size products so I’m hoping for the same this year. From FaceGym Gua Sha tool and Tata Harper’s Regenerating Cleanser to Augustinus Bader The Face Oil and Dr. Barbara Sturm Anti Aging Body Cream, there’s an impressive mix of skincare, haircare, make-up, plus pampering bath and body products. It is available now at Net a Porter UK and Net a Porter US. X NIVEA SOFT MOISTURISING CREAM 25ml: Aqua, Glycerin, Paraffinum Liquidum, Myristyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Myristyl Myristate, Palmitic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Cera Microcristallina, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lanolin Alcohol (Eucerit®), Myristic Acid, Arachidic Acid, Oleic Acid, Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate, Dimethicone, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool, Citronellol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene, Benzyl Salicylate, Parfum.Materials: Frame Zinc Alloy, Handle Polished Beech Wood, Roller Natural Jade Stone, Plugs Silicone, Pouch 100% RPET Polyester. LOOFAH MITT Country of Origin: China. Materials: Mitt Sisal 35%, Cotton 35%, Polester 15%, PU Sponge 15%, Hanging Loop and Trimming Cotton 50%, Polyester 50% Those categories also just happen to be the overall favourites when it comes to the men's advent calendars HELLO! Readers choose every Christmas – so I’ve made sure to include lots of options across those themes.