It’s still a while away from the first of December, but Advent calendars are already available everywhere. In addition to classic calendars filled with chocolate, more expensive luxury variants are also offered, for example with cosmetics. What’s inside and is it worth buying?
Advent calendars not only brighten up the Advent season for children, there is also a constantly growing selection of special calendars with different content for adults. One of them: the deluxe Advent calendar from Rituals, which, according to the manufacturer, contains goods worth 185 euros. Does the calendar keep what it promises and are there alternatives?
Deluxe Advent calendar from Rituals: What’s behind the doors?
Shower gel, scented candles or a room perfume – the deluxe Advent calendar 2023 from the Dutch brand Rituals contains all of this. The calendar, which costs just under 100 euros, is designed in the shape of a wintry village with small houses and trees in which the gifts are hidden. There is also a string of lights that can be used to illuminate the calendar.
The details of the Rituals calendar:
- Contents: 24 gifts, including shower oil, mini scented candles, hand soap and home fragrance sticks
- Special feature: Design of a winter village, lighting included
- Price: 99.90 euros
- Value of goods according to manufacturer: 185 euros
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Rituals states the value of its deluxe calendar as 185 euros. There would have to be a product worth at least 7.70 euros hidden per door. However, it is not that easy to check whether this is actually the case, because most of the products in the calendar are not part of the shop’s regular range; they are often specially made for the Advent calendar in special sizes. But to get a rough impression, it’s worth taking a look at the room fragrance sticks, which are in the calendar in a size with a capacity of 70 milliliters and can also be bought individually in the shop for 16.90 euros.
Well-known alternative: Advent calendar from Douglas
If you don’t necessarily want to spend almost 100 euros on a calendar, the beauty calendar from Douglas is a cheaper alternative. At 32.95 euros, the perfumery version is much more affordable and is also packed with a colorful selection of make-up, care products and beauty accessories.
The details of the Douglas Advent calendar:
- Contents: 24 make-up and care products as well as beauty accessories
- Price: 32.95 euros
- Value of goods according to manufacturer: 140 euros
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For make-up fans: Beauty calendar from Artdeco
Artdeco also has a beauty advent calendar for 2023. This is filled with make-up and matching accessories. It will appeal primarily to lovers of lipstick, eyeshadow, etc. On eBay, for example, the beauty calendar is available for 59.95 euros. It is therefore almost 40 euros cheaper than the version from Rituals. However, eBay does not sell the calendar at the best price. In addition to the 59.95 euros, there are also 2.95 euros shipping costs. In some small shops the model is available for ten euros less. Other providers also charge significantly more at just under 70 euros.
The details of the Artdeco Advent calendar:
- Contents: 24 make-up products including lipstick, eye shadow and eyebrow brush
- Price: 59.95 euros
- Value of goods according to manufacturer: 220 euros
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The value of the Artdeco calendar is stated as 220 euros. This means that the value would even be higher than that of the ritual Advent calendar. A hefty sum for a calendar filled not only with full-size products, but also with product samples, travel sizes and refills. Another disadvantage is that there is a high risk that certain colors of make-up will not be liked and, in the worst case, end up in the trash.
Who are beauty advent calendars useful for?
Beauty Advent calendars are available in countless designs with different content and for every taste. The price range, which starts at a few euros and can go up to several hundred euros, is just as large as the selection. Which calendar is the right one depends on personal preferences and the price.
Anyone who likes to try out new products and loves surprises will enjoy a beauty calendar. If fixed beauty routines and products are already established, there is a high probability that the contents of the calendar will be thrown away or gather dust in the bathroom. In this case, investing heavily in such an expensive calendar hardly makes sense. Nevertheless, it is worth taking a closer look and comparing prices before buying. The calendars are often offered in different shops at different prices. It also makes sense to take a closer look at the content. If the products included are all items that can also be found in the regular range, the value of the calendar can be quickly added up.
Source: Stern
I’m Caroline, a journalist and author for 24 Hours Worlds. I specialize in health-related news and stories, bringing real-world impact to readers across the globe. With my experience in journalism and writing in both print and online formats, I strive to provide reliable information that resonates with audiences from all walks of life.
