Why I’m buying this L’Oréal Paris beauty advent calendar early this year (aff)

I’ll be honest, I used to think people who bought Advent calendars in November were being a bit dramatic. December felt ages away, delivery delays felt unlikely, and I always assumed there’d be plenty of stock. Then last year, my friend learned the hard way why waiting isn’t always a great idea.

She ordered a beauty advent calendar she’d been excited about for weeks. It arrived late. Not just a day late, several days late. By the time it turned up, we were already halfway through the month. That’s why this year, I’m not waiting.

I recently came across the L’Oréal Paris 24 beauty iconic makeup, skincare & haircare favourites gift set, and it genuinely stopped me in my tracks, not because it felt flashy, but because it made sense.

It includes 24 products across makeup, skincare, and haircare, which I personally prefer. I like advent calendars that feel useful, not ones that are heavy on tiny samples I’ll never finish. This one includes things I’d actually reach for: mascara, lip gloss, lipstick, skincare staples, and haircare essentials.

And then there’s the price. It’s usually worth over £240, but right now it’s £62.95, which is about 74% off. I don’t say that lightly, that kind of discount on products people already buy year-round isn’t something you see often.

L’Oréal Paris 24 beauty gift set

Shop now for £62.95 worth £240 (74% off)

The deal is great, yes. But if I’m being completely honest, that’s not the main reason I’m buying it now instead of “waiting a bit”. It’s because of what happened to my friend.

Advent calendars aren’t just another gift; they’re tied to a specific moment. You only get one chance to open door number one on December 1st. When a calendar arrives late, you don’t really get that moment back. And with deliveries getting slower the closer we get to December, the risk just isn’t worth it to me anymore.

I’d rather have it sitting at home, ready, than be refreshing tracking updates while December quietly starts without me. I didn’t realise how much I’d appreciate being ahead of things until I actually did it. Instead, it’s done. I know what I’m opening on December 1st, and that feels weirdly comforting.

The L’Oréal Paris 24 beauty iconic gift set happens to be a great option, especially at £62.95, but the bigger takeaway is this: if you’re planning to get a beauty advent calendar at all, it’s worth doing it sooner rather than later.

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