Deinfluencing your 2024 Beauty Advent Calendars.
When was the last time you purchased an advent calendar? No, not one filled with chocolate, or even tea bags. How about one filled with skincare? Or makeup? I myself have been tempted before. SpaceNK sees far too much of me, and back home in New Zealand our beauty equivalent, Mecca, was one of my favourite stores. This year Harrods, SpaceNK, Liberty, Selfridges and Sephora released particularly great beauty advent calendars, three of which are already sold out- weeks prior to December starting. This year I don’t have a spare £240ish pounds for a calendar where I’m not guaranteed to like/find useful at least 80% of the items so here are some other options for you…
Just to clarify, these alternatives aren’t necessarily more ethical or sustainable- but it is up to us to create purchasing decisions that aren’t excessive. It’s weird to need so much of the same thing. When I moved countries unfortunately I was allotted one 23kg suitcase, and a carry on backpack. When cleaning out my room I realised just how much stuff I had collected over the years. 13 perfumes, at least 5 foundations, so much nail polish, lipstick galore and don’t get me started on the eyeshadow palettes.
So, enjoy these slow(er) consumption Beauty Advent Calendar alternatives (presents you’ll actually use).
Could you imagine? Buy once and use forever. A visual guide to seasonal fruit and vegetables grown in the UK. Perfect for those that frequent local markets or just really enjoy a great piece of artwork.
2. Mason Pearson Hairbrush
It may seem crazy to purchase such an expensive hairbrush however these hairbrushes do god’s work. Plus, they last forever. This is a hairbrush you splurge on once and are able to put to use for 10-15 years even.
3. A Blunt Umbrella
It’s embarrassing to be walking around the UK and have your umbrella turn upside down, or break. Buy one umbrella and know that it will really work. The founder of Blunt actually dreamed up the idea when he was in London… It’s fate.
4. Davines Advent Calendar
Now this is an sustainable advent calendar you’ll really put to good use. If you’re anything like me being in the UK is so exciting due to the ease of travel and with travel comes the need for a great mini shampoo & conditioner. Davines is a B-Corp certified business that creates incredible hair products. I got one of these last year and the samples were used on each of my trips.
5. Emma Lewisham ‘The Essentials’ Set
Emma Lewisham is a Cruelty Free skincare company that you can purchase in Space NK! This is the best skincare advent calendar alternative. Products you are guaranteed to like!
6. 12 Days of Baking Advent Calendar
This is a really fun advent calendar that changes thing up! A great excuse to bake with friends, or to gift to someone that loves baking themselves.
7. Haeckels Bladderwrack + Buckthorn Body Wash
I love this body wash so much. It’s sustainable (seriously), it smells fantastic and it’s produced locally in the UK. Need I say more? You could literally buy such a range of Haeckels products for the cost of one beauty advent calendar. Or you could buy one singular item, see if you like it and slowly build up a personal range- so nothing is wasted/unappreciated.
8. Lakrids By Burlow CHRISTMAS Advent Calendar
I had to include something chocolate based, and this would be a great calendar for someone that wants a more elevated experience.
I hope that this list has somewhat inspired you to do something different this Christmas season- to purchase something that you are guaranteed to love rather than a range of products that may not be quite right for you.
