Vanity Fare: Beauty advent calendars to kick off the year-end festive season


Tis' the season for joy, merriment and beauty products. Photo: Guerlain

Want a fun way to count down the days to Christmas? Check out beauty advent calendars, which will also be ideal for pampering or indulging yourself during the lead up to festive merriment.

Hive of wonders

Guerlain’s advent calendar takes on the Shalimar Eau de Parfum’s tones of blue and sparkling effects inspired by French artist Shourouk Rhaiem’s extraordinary world.

Every day, lovely wonders reveals its most precious secrets: L’Art & La Matiere miniature bottles and candles, ceramics for perfuming, along with a host of miniature Abeille Royale and Orchidee Imperiale skincare products.

Compartment 25, entirely covered in rhinestones, opens to reveal a sensational Rouge G whose case is adorned for this unique occasion in a multitude of crystals with enchanting reflections.

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Exquisite gifts

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The Trove Advent Calendar is encased in a chest of twelve curated treasures – a treat for the sight and senses.

Within its decorative decks are an array of award-winning skincare and exquisite fragrances which will promise a nice surprise during this season.

This special advent calendar is an invitation to savour the holiday magic with every handpicked indulgence, designed to delight you and those you cherish.

Greatest hits

Innisfree’s The Isle Treasure Kit is a complimentary gift that one will receive with a purchase of RM450 worth of products and above.

This cute kit includes some of the brand’s greatest hits such as the Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Serum (10ml), Vitamin C, Green Tea Enzyme Brightening Serum (7ml), Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule (5ml) and Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Cream (15ml).

There is also the Collagen Green Tea Ceramide Bounce Cream (10ml), Black Tea Youth Enhancing Ampoule (7ml) and Isle Number, and Body & Hand Wash Warm & Fuzzies (50ml).

Colourful treats

Diptyque’s unique advent calendar takes the shape of a sewing box – echoing the world of artist Lucy Sparrow – and conceals an assortment of 25 surprises.

Among the contents of its many colourful compartments, you will find three new arrivals: the Sapin (Pine Tree) candle in a 70g format and the Etoile (Star) and Friandise (Sweet Treat) candles in a 35g format.

It also has products for personal use and home such as a fragrances, home fragrances, odour-removing candles, decorative pendants and more.

After the holidays are over, the magic continues as there are many ways to reuse this box.

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Timeless scents

Jo Malone’s limited edition advent calendar features 25 scented surprises, awaiting discovery behind its decorative doors.

There is a selection of timeless and seasonal colognes, miniature candles as well as bath and body favourites in smaller sizes.

Also featured in the set are a travel candle and a 30ml festive fragrance.

Fill your December with these delightful scents, each chosen to be used individually or paired together as part of a ritual.

Mix, match and play to discover a new favourite or a unique pairing.

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