Advent calendars - the gift that keeps on giving throughout December! Article

Bored of chocolate? Treat yourself or your special someone to an advent calendar of dreams this year. We’ve put together a list of some of the best advent calendars available at Victoria Centre. There’s something for everyone, whether you are after fun toys or a beauty product calendar, there’s something that will be perfect for your loved one this year! Give them a gift they’ll never forget by unwrapping their ultimate gift every day.

Self-confessed beauty addict? Sleigh all day with Charlotte Tilbury’s advent calendar (£150.00), available at John Lewis & Partners. The luxe chest is perfect for trying out some of the brand’s cult favourite products like Charlotte Tilbury’s Magic Cream and The Beauty Light Wand, with seven travel-sized items and a generous five full-sized items. If you’re looking for a gift that keeps giving, this is the product for you.

For more self-care treats, help yourself to an ultimate bathing and beauty bits box with the Ted Baker 2022 Advent Calendar (£45.00) available to pick up from Boots.

Filled with 27 products for your skincare, body care and beauty routine, from soothing soaks to pretty products for your daily routine, this advent calendar has everything you need to help you feel your best throughout the festive season.

The Rituals 3D advent Calendar (£105.00) is the perfect gift for both him and her and even comes with string lights included to help decorate this 3D tree like the main one in your home. Filled with luxury products, from four candles for every Sunday of Advent to full-sized items that will last you ‘till long after Christmas, you’ll be spoilt for choice with what to use first! Will it be the Ritual of Mehr Parfum or luxurious body cream? Grab yours now before they get snapped up.

It’s time to treat him right and give him the ultimate Clarins Men 12 days of Christmas (£65.00) to count down Christmas. This gift set has 24 individual gift boxes containing 12 Clarins Men products, each designed to keep him feeling fresh all day and every day after that.

For the man in your life, treat them to their skincare favs, with this Nivea Advent Calendar (£40.00) from Boots. A real treasure trove of gifts, this advent calendar features the best basics for him as well as some extra treats; who doesn’t love a pair of festive socks?

Next 25 Days of Grooming Advent Calendar (£85) is filled with the best of the best grooming heroes, including full-size Clinique For Men Moisturising Lotion, and The Brighton Beard Co Alfriston Beard Balm worth £32 alone. With many more best-selling treats hidden behind every door, this Grooming Advent Calendar has favourites from brands such as ELEMIS, Clarins, Kiehl's, NEOM and L'Occitane. Pop them in your travel bag, or keep them in your cabinet, there's bound to be something new to try out

Get the best of two worlds with the LEGO Marvel Guardian of the Galaxy Advent Calendar (£29.99) from John Lewis and Partners. With 6 Minifigures, mini-builds and accessories waiting for little ones to recreate some of their favourite scenes and all their favourite characters including Star-Lord, Rocket, Groot, Mantis, Nebula and Drax, this one will keep them busy for months!

For stationery-loving kids who are obsessed with Smiggle, this is the advent calendar they’ve been waiting for. Smiggle Limited edition advent calendar (£35.00) is full of 25 colourful, fun, and quirky products, they’ll be loving the sweet-scented stationery and fun-popping toys. Also, you can find a winning lucky ticket inside the advent calendar and win a massive Smiggle shopping spree.

Welcome kids to the fabulous world of Barbie. The Barbie Dreamtopia Advent Calendar gives your little one’s daily surprises, with accessories, storytelling pieces and fashions that let kids dress barbie doll up as a princess. Your little ones will be entertained for hours as they discover each new surprise inside.