Beauty Advent Calendars 2018: Discount Codes And Updates

Beauty Advent Calendars 2018: Discount Codes And Updates

SpaceNK Cosmetopia Digest   Sunday, October 07, 2018

Very quickly, an update for you about all the beauty advent calendars of 2018, including discount codes.
I've already done a post here about more than 40 different beauty advent calendars available this year, and that post includes all the spoilers.
Here, I'm not going to be giving you spoilers. Instead, you'll find discount codes, along with what is already available now. I'm updating everything in the 40+ calendars post as well, but not everyone goes back to check, so this is all the latest information for you.
At one point, I was very unenthused by some of the advent calendars of this year, but that's gone now, and I'm very excited, particularly by some of these. Also, the discount codes make them all the more attractive - I bought Feelunique's advent calendar at some £39 OFF (including a bunch of Guerlain and Inkey List, but I only paid £119 for the whole lot).
I'm not counting the ones that are sold out already - Fortnum and Mason has come and gone, as did Harrods, but the latter has been brought back owing to major demand.

Scroll for updates and discount codes for the best beauty advent calendars of 2018.

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Beauty Expert Collection Gold Edition Contents, Unboxing, Review: Ships WW

Beauty Expert Collection Gold Edition Contents, Unboxing, Review: Ships WW

Unboxing Cosmetopia Digest   Tuesday, August 21, 2018

Beauty Expert's latest edit is their best ever! ONE product in here is far more than the worth of the entire collection, and has me gobsmacked. Everything about each of these brands screams LUXURY, and everything is ideal for this season.
For those who came in late, Beauty Expert ships worldwide - they have seasonal curations of cult must-have beauty products in "collections", in a nice wash bag. Everything is full-sized, and the collections are worth far more than their price-tags, and sell out within seconds, if not minutes, of launching. I have my previous Beauty Expert collections all unboxed here.
The latest is the Gold Edition. Gold obviously stands for luxury, and the moment I heard the name of the edit, I knew we would only see high-end products in here.
This is what Beauty Expert says about this collection:

Discover the power of Gold in this luxurious edit of Gold-infused and Gold-inspired beauty products. We’ve handpicked six premium beauty products that will make you feel instantly more glamorous and glowing with radiance. This capsule collection includes skincare, body care and hair care products, so you can add a touch of Gold to every element of your beauty routine.
With six best-selling beauty products housed in a premium cosmetics bag, the Beauty Expert Collection: The Gold Edition is the perfect way to add a little luxury to your everyday. We’ve also included a special extra addition to help you create a Cleopatra-inspired eye look.

Now, there are six full-sized products in here, and a little extra mini. A total worth of more than £300, and a price-tag of just £99.
The Beauty Expert Collection Gold Edition is available worldwide NOW right here!

Scroll down for the contents of the Beauty Expert Collection Gold Edition.

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NUXE Beauty Treasures Advent Calendar For Holiday 2017: Ships Worldwide

NUXE Beauty Treasures Advent Calendar For Holiday 2017: Ships Worldwide

Nuxe Cosmetopia Digest   Thursday, October 12, 2017

Who else is a huge Nuxe fan? Their dry oil, reviewed here, is one of those products I've stuck to using from the time I got into beauty. It smells just like cupcake batter, and does a great job in hydrating my scalp and keeping the pesky flakes at bay. I also love their lip balm and hand cream.
Last year, Nuxe did an Advent Calendar (see here) that sold out very quickly. It was themed "10 Beauty Treasures". This year, they continue with the Beauty Treasures theme. The calendar contains 10 products, and comes in luxurious packaging. The products are worth £83, and the calendar costs £49.

Scroll down for the contents of the Nuxe Beauty Treasures Advent Calendar for Holiday 2017.

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LookFantastic Beauty Box January 2017 Review, Unboxing

LookFantastic Beauty Box January 2017 Review, Unboxing

Vintage Cosmetic Company Cosmetopia Digest   Thursday, January 19, 2017

The first LookFantastic Beauty Box of the year is here. It is themed the Beauty Revolution Edition, meant to overhaul our routine and help make new beauty discoveries. You would expect this box to be skincare-centric, but three of the products are actually makeup this time!
I love the positive design of the box itself. Lots of hope for the new year. The box comes with the January edition of the Elle UK magazine, and the regular beauty-box magazine, which is now glossy and contains breakfast recipe ideas and lifestyle articles, apart from more on beauty products.

Scroll down for the contents of the LookFantastic Beauty Box January 2017.

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Feelunique Magic of Beauty Advent Calendar 2016 Unboxing, Review, Contents

Feelunique Magic of Beauty Advent Calendar 2016 Unboxing, Review, Contents

Unboxing Cosmetopia Digest   Thursday, November 24, 2016

Feelunique Magic of Beauty Advent Calendar 2016 wows me in many ways. The amazing packaging. The size and type of products included. The low price-point. I call this a joint-winner of 2016's best beauty advent calendar list, along with LookFantastic's calendar, reviewed here.
Before I tell you about this year's Feelunique Advent Calendar, take a look at last year's offering from Feelunique here. This year, they've improved upon every aspect, from design to curation. Only the price remains the same at £30.

BUY THE 2017 FeelUnique BEAUTY ADVENT CALENDAR HERE.

Scroll down for the review and unboxing of the Feelunique Magic of Beauty Advent Calendar 2016.

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Holiday 2016 Gift Guide: 20 Beauty Christmas Crackers That Are Great Budget Stocking Stuffers

Holiday 2016 Gift Guide: 20 Beauty Christmas Crackers That Are Great Budget Stocking Stuffers

This Works Cosmetopia Digest   Wednesday, November 09, 2016

Christmas Crackers are fun, nifty, inexpensive stocking stuffers than contain novelty items such as paper hats, joke gifts, whistles, and mini-perfumes. These days, they even contain beauty products.
Apart from stocking stuffers, these also make great party favours and hostess gifts, and don't break the bank. You don't even have to worry about wrapping them; they already look cute enough. Most of these are very generous, with multiple products inside. 
All the links ship worldwide.

Scroll down for 20 of the best beauty product Christmas crackers for Holiday 2016.

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LookFantastic Advent Calendar 2016 Beauty Secret Vol 2 Review, Contents, Unboxing; Comparison vs 2015

LookFantastic Advent Calendar 2016 Beauty Secret Vol 2 Review, Contents, Unboxing; Comparison vs 2015

Skin care Cosmetopia Digest   Monday, November 07, 2016

Stealth is not needed for this prey - you swoop right in, tearing, clawing and ripping with both hands. So much so that you barely remember to click some hurried photographs right where you are. The LookFantastic Advent Calendar has turned me into a mad predator for the second year running.
Measuring a massive 1'5''x12''x 6'', the Holiday 2016 LookFantastic Advent Calendar, titled Beauty Secret Vol. 2, is a heavy white and rose-gold box packed with 26, not 25, beauty products. 
The 2015 LookFantastic Advent Calendar, reviewed here, measured 14''x11''x6'' in contrast. It was a white and yellow-gold box.
Because of last year's success, the 2016 LookFantastic Advent Calendar sold out on pre-order a full 24 hours BEFORE its scheduled launch date. I had posted spoilers here.
No way can I wait until advent. The box arrived; it was unboxed within minutes, as I hinted.

The 2017 LookFantastic Advent Calendar is available on pre-order here; I've just ordered mine.

GET THE LOOKFANTASTIC BEAUTY ADVENT CALENDAR FOR 2018 HERE.

WARNING: Do NOT scroll down if you are avoiding spoilers. I have photos of everything below.

Scroll down for the contents and review of the LookFantastic Beauty Secret Vol. 2 Advent Calendar for Holiday 2016.

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Holiday 2016 Gift Guide: Best 10 Beauty Advent Calendars That Ship Worldwide

Holiday 2016 Gift Guide: Best 10 Beauty Advent Calendars That Ship Worldwide

Skin care Cosmetopia Digest   Thursday, November 03, 2016

When I was growing up, my Dad and Gramps, both of whom worked in shipping, used to bring home chocolate Advent Calendars, with enough sweets to last until March. As an adult, I am addicted to Beauty Advent Calendars. See the best selections from last year here.
Beauty Advent Calendars seem to be more of a UK-centric thing, though brands in the US and elsewhere are fast catching on. So much so that the LookFantastic Beauty Secret Vol 2 Advent Calendar for 2016 has sold out while on pre-order - a good 24 hours before the release date. See the spoilers here. The 2017 Advent Calendar is available here.
With 12-25 beauty products that you can open each day of the Advent (or for the 12 Days of Christmas), what is not to love? Think of it as a best-of-the-year surprise beauty box. I've been showing you individual calendars over the last couple of weeks; here is the round up of the best ones currently available - they all ship worldwide.

Scroll down for the ultimate list of the best 10 Beauty Advent Calendars for Holiday 2016.

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Holiday 2016: Feelunique Magic of Beauty Advent Calendar Contents

Holiday 2016: Feelunique Magic of Beauty Advent Calendar Contents

Skin care Cosmetopia Digest   Monday, October 31, 2016

Only a couple more beauty advent calendars left to show you for this season. This one contains a range of 12 products including makeup, and costs just £30. Yes, it ships worldwide. I also have Hallowe'en discount codes for you at the end of this email.
Last year, Feelunique brought out a beautiful 12 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar, which I unboxed and reviewed here. This year, Feelunique's advent calendar has been designed by fashion illustrator Meredith Wing (@moomooi). I had shown you an exclusive collection designed by @moomooi here. That the advent calendar is by her makes it more of a keepsake.
Warning: Do NOT read further unless you want to see the spoilers/contents.

BUY THE 2017 FeelUnique BEAUTY ADVENT CALENDAR HERE.  

Scroll down for the contents of the Feelunique Magic of Beauty Advent Calendar for 2016.

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Beauty Products Emptied in October 2016 + Link-up

Beauty Products Emptied in October 2016 + Link-up

Yardley Cosmetopia Digest   Monday, October 31, 2016

In October, my skincare routine has been more regular and diligent than it was in September. I have been going through a multi-step routine for the face every morning and evening, including double cleansing on most evenings, and have moisturised all over twice daily. I've used AHA/BHA acids and Vitamin C almost every day. See here for my 10-step skincare routine.

Scroll down for the beauty products I used up in October 2016, and my quick thoughts on each.

Best Skincare Discovery And Starter Sets

Best Skincare Discovery And Starter Sets

Treatment Cosmetopia Digest   Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Ever invested in expensive skincare, only to find that the product does not work for you, or worse, breaks you out? I bought two bottles of Lancome Visionnaire as soon as it came out, after all the hype about the international waiting list. Wham - my face was an explosion in a fireworks factory. Luckily for me, I was able to palm them off on my Mum who was not affected adversely by the product.
Most brands do not give out samples these days unless you buy something from their counters first, which means you try-when-you-buy instead of try-before-you-buy.
Fortunately, several brands now offer discovery kits with trial sizes of their key products, so you can actually go through a whole routine for a couple of days, before deciding to invest further. Plus, these are ideal for travel.
Here are a few sampler kits that I have tried over the last few months - individual reviews to follow later. These would also make nifty gifts for Mothers' Day, birthdays or special occasions. Everything shown here ships worldwide.

Scroll down to know more about nine of the best skincare discovery and starter sets available. 

LookFantastic Beauty Box March 2016 Review

LookFantastic Beauty Box March 2016 Review

Unboxing Cosmetopia Digest   Thursday, March 17, 2016

March 2016's LookFantastic Beauty Box is the #LFExplorer edition. It includes products from London, Paris and New York.
Some people seem to have received this month's Elle magazine with the box - I did not. Possibly because international subscriptions are exempt? I got a magazine last month, though. I have emailed them to find out why.
This month's box has a vibrant Spring-appropriate design. I do hope they do a Glossybox and have a different design for the box each month.

Scroll down for the contents of the March 2016 LookFantastic Beauty Box.

Beauty Products Emptied in December 2015 + Link-up

Beauty Products Emptied in December 2015 + Link-up

Skin care Cosmetopia Digest   Monday, December 28, 2015

Four more days for the year to end. It has been a decent year for me - I hope 2016 is a happy and memorable year for all of us.
One of my beauty resolutions for 2016 is to be diligent about using up more makeup, and also to moisturise every day. I tend to skive off on "those" days, and a course of tetracycline (for acne) has left my elbows feeling dry. Another one is to work on getting rid of my acne and - this is the most important one - to arrive at a face care routine that does not break me out. You can see a bunch of anti-acne products among my empties here. Did they work? Find out.

Scroll down for the beauty products I used up in December 2015 and my thoughts on each. 

Beauty Products Emptied in October 2015 + Link-Up

Beauty Products Emptied in October 2015 + Link-Up

Skin care Cosmetopia Digest   Tuesday, November 03, 2015

Have you begun your Christmas shopping yet? I worked on my lists over the weekend and finished the books-side of things. A large-print, leather-bound gilded library edition of Les Miserables for Gramps is the crowning glory. He can no longer read his tiny-print 1891 edition, so hopefully he will love this.
Eight more weeks and this year would have gone by. Now that the weather is dry, I have been using up intensive hydrating products on my skin and hair.

Here are the beauty products I used up in October 2015 and my thoughts on each.

LookFantastic Beauty Box July 2015

LookFantastic Beauty Box July 2015

Skin care Cosmetopia Digest   Wednesday, July 22, 2015

For the last few months, I haven't been a huge fan of the LookFantastic beauty boxes. Vitamin C pills, diet pills, mouthwash and a gazillion mini pencil eyeliners turned up in rapid succession, so I didn't have high expectations from the July 2015 box - so much so that I didn't even bother to search for spoilers.
Thankfully, the July box is an improvement on the last few boxes and is as good as some of their earlier offerings.
For the uninitiated, LookFantastic is a UK-based company; they ship worldwide. Boxes cost £15, but an annual subscription means boxes cost £9 each. Not a bad price.

Here are the contents of my LookFantastic beauty box for July 2015. 

LookFantastic beauty box January 2015 unboxing

LookFantastic beauty box January 2015 unboxing

Skin care Cosmetopia Digest   Friday, January 30, 2015

 LookFantastic's New Year beauty box contains Molton Brown, Nuxe and more.

I was not a fan of the December 2014 LookFantastic beauty box. It contained a collagen drink, a Lord and Berry clear lip gloss, a Murad cleanser I already have, and a Bourjois palette that fell apart within seconds of coming into contact with a brush, apart from small samples of Ole Henriksen facial oil and Elemis papaya peel, and a Macadamia Natural Oil comb I already have. Boo.
So I did not have great expectations from the January 2015 LookFantastic box. For those who came in rather late, LookFantastic beauty boxes ship worldwide each month from the UK and contain mostly British and European beauty brands. Each box costs £15 and is worth more. Purchase details at the end of the post.

Here are the contents of my January 2015 LookFantastic beauty box.

Nuxe Micellar Cleansing Water review

Nuxe Micellar Cleansing Water review

Skin care Cosmetopia Digest   Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Makeup removal in the evenings is a compulsory ritual for me. One that I have grown to enjoy. A far cry from my university days when I would come home from some party or the other and just fall into bed, face-first, shoes and all. We have all been there.

I have more pores on my face than stars in the sky, so I need to get all the gunk out of them every day if I am to prevent breakouts. Worse, sometimes, the makeup remover itself may break me out. My skin is incredibly sensitve. Which is why I try to avoid oil-based makeup removers and anything with harsh surfactants. Even two-phase makeup removers have been known to break me out.

For those with sensitive skin, micellar water is a great makeup remover in lieu of harsher foaming cleansers or oil-based products. A "micelle" is a round group of surfactant molecules. Any product with surfactants will form round micelles. But unlike regular soapy water and two-phase makeup removers, the micelles in "Micellar Water" are incredibly mild and low-foaming, at the same time, they do a great job in cleaning the skin without irritating. They also form around toxic molecules, thereby making the product gentler and protecting the skin.

Read on for my review of the Nuxe Micellar Cleansing Water. 

Twelve favourite beauty products from early 2014

Twelve favourite beauty products from early 2014

Urban Decay Cosmetopia Digest   Monday, July 14, 2014

This year, I have not come across any new foundations or primers that wowed me so far. Boo... hiss! My all-time favourite foundation continues to remain the Shiseido Sheer Mattifying Compact and my favourite mascara continues to be Lancome Hypnose Doll Eyes.Nor did I come across an applicator that bettered my beloved Beautyblender either.
A number of my recent favourites are lipsticks, as I tried to move on from the discontinued Rose Garnet in Chanel Rouge Double Intensite.  And, I did discover my Holy Grail face serum. And a couple of lovely palettes and a brilliant eye primer, as you will see below.
These are pictured in no particular order, but the listing below is grouped into skin and hair care, eye palettes/makeup and lipsticks.

Here are 12 of my favourite beauty products from January to June 2014.

Beauty box from HQHair unboxing, review

Beauty box from HQHair unboxing, review

Unboxing Cosmetopia Digest   Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Some days ago, HQHair.com, one of my favourite online shopping destinations for makeup, had an irresistible offer - a free beauty box as a gift with purchase, containing their editors' picks from high-end brands, if you buy for £45 from their website.
Who can possibly resist a free beauty box, especially a beauty box addict such as yours truly? I was going to get myself the full-sized GlamGlow YouthMud Tinglexfoliate Treatment anyway, after loving the sample, so I ordered the pack and the GlamGlow Brightmud Eye Treatment (will review after using).
British-based HQHair ships worldwide and has express shipping with full tracking, so my order arrived within a week - just after the Easter break - and I didn't pay customs'duties for this. Best of all, HQHair - and their sister website LookFantastic - have similar offers from time to time. I got the entire Real Techniques Core Collection free once, and several other goodies.

Here is my free Editors' Picks skin care beauty box from HQHair.com.

NUXE Huile Prodigieuse Multi-purpose Dry Oil review, usage, photos

NUXE Huile Prodigieuse Multi-purpose Dry Oil review, usage, photos

Skin care Cosmetopia Digest   Thursday, February 27, 2014

From the time Feelunique sent me samples of the NUXE Multi-Purpose Dry Oil or Huile Prodigieuse in August, I have been hooked to it, purchasing the 10ml bottle in the NUXE Essentials Set and finally the 100ml bottle. As the name says, this is a multi-purpose product for the face, body and hair, though I use it as a regular overnight oiling treatment for my dry hair.
Any leave-in oil treatment usually gives me a stiff or sprained neck - always on the right side - the following day, even if I apply the oil for just an hour. This can last for a week and poses problems while driving (sprain-prone muscles inherited from aunt) and, if I dare to use an oil overnight, the stiffness can radiate from my neck all the way down my right arm. I use the Yarok Feed Your Youth serum for the scalp reviewed here, but that is for dandruff and you only need a few drops on flaky areas. I do experiment with new oils and suffer the consequences, but my dry hair does not get the much-needed deep conditioning that overnight oiling provides. My hair remained dry until the first sample from Feelunique came in.

Here is my review of the NUXE Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Purpose Dry Oil.