It’s worth noting that the Marks & Spencer Advent Calendar 2016 is the only advent that I’ve actually had reader requests to feature – last year’s customers certainly were very happy. It’s a little bit different in that it’s not a flat out buy – you need to spend £35 in M&S Beauty, Clothing & Home (excluding furniture) before you can then purchase the Marks & Spencer Advent Calendar 2016 for £35.
Even with that proviso, it’s well worth the spend if you’re looking for an advent this year because the contents are worth over £250. I have to say that the packaging is exceptional – each box contains a beauty treat worth having: everything from Alpha H Liquid Gold, Nails Inc Polish, REN Evercalm Global Protection Cream and Shay & Blue fragrance. As usual, I don’t spill all of the beauty beans because if you get this as a gift, I think it still needs to be something of a surprise.
You could certainly keep all of the boxes and build your own for next year – it’s sturdy enough to last a few times I think. At this point, with its mix of hair, makeup and skincare, this one is my recommended best buy for packaging, mix of sample and full sizes, variety and quality of content. The Marks & Spencer Advent Calendar 2016 launches on 10th November. I expect a RUSH!
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Literally loving this as It’s inevitable I will do an M&S shop for Xmas gifts and this would make a terrific gift for a beauty lover – or for myself! Plus the re-usable aspect to the box is really good – well done M&S!
I hope these don’t quickly run of stock. I love the idea of it being refillable.
I donated my M&S advent boxes to someone else to re-use last year. That’s the real downside of the beauty advent calendars is that much of their packaging can’t be recycled. Well done M&S!
Strange question for you, Jane – do you know how many products are rose scented or contain rosehip? I split last year’s one with my mum last year, but I’m allergic to rosehip so I’ve been put off a few calendars so far this year like The Body Shop’s ones that contain 200ml Rose Body Butters. Thanks x
I don’t I’m afraid, but it doesn’t necessarily follow that because they have rose they will have rosehip – or vice versa… I think it’s a question of being vigilant with lists. x
No worries, thanks for your reply 🙂 x
I’m definitely picking this one up x I bought a few pressies to get it last year and it was well worth the money
Have you seen the feelunique advent calendar? Wondering if it is any good??
No.. haven’t seen it yet. x