By now, you’ll be well versed in the cult of the beauty advent calendar. From the blockbuster retailers to new and niche independent operations, almost every player in the beauty arena has joined the annual race to deliver a calendar that cuts through the clutter.
So, how does one drown out the competition in a category this crowded? According to Harvey Nichols, the answer is simply to go big – really big. The retailer has pulled out all the stops this year, combining quality and quantity to deliver a calendar that offers an unbeatable experience and exceptional value for money.
On sale now, the Harvey Nichols Beauty Advent Calendar 2024 offers a journey across the brand’s sprawling beauty hall, through skincare via make-up and hair care, and of course passing through that renowned aisle of niche luxury perfumers.
This year’s calendar is priced at £250, yet contains over £1000 worth of products. Of the 42 products inside, 18 are full sized (and all are chosen by the retailer’s buying team for their sheer brilliance). Now, there’s the quantity box ticked, but how about the quality? Well, with the likes of La Prairie, Sisley, Maison Francis Kurkdjian and Le Labo all on board, we doubt you’ll need much convincing in that department.
Harvey Nichols Beauty Advent Calendar
The Bazaar beauty team’s highlights are wide-reaching: Eve Lom’s iconic Cleanser is a botanical balm that melts away make-up like no other, which is why it has remained a classic for over 30 years. The 50ml pot, which comes alongside the prerequisite cleansing cloth, is perfectly sized for long weekends away (and usually costs £48 alone). An undersung hero, Davines’ OI shampoo and conditioner has been a mainstay in many a beauty editor’s bathroom for years: not solely for the heady white-floral scent, but for the plush lather and intense rehydration the sustainably made formulas deliver. In the perfume realm, Le Labo’s inimitable Santal 33 is the cashmere sweater of autumnal scents, crowd-pleasing and cosy. And of course Augustinus Bader’s The Rich Cream likely needs little introduction: use this 15ml bottle over the course of a hectic December week, and you’ll emerge looking brighter and better rested than you did before the parties commenced.
So far, so generous: but there is more in store. To make a few festive celebrations extra-special, one in every 100 calendars contains a £250 Harvey Nichols gift card for you to splurge on that New Year’s Eve outfit.
The Harvey Nichols Beauty Advent calendar is available in-store and online now, priced at £250.
