JO MALONE ADVENT CALENDAR 2020 - FULL REVEAL & SPOILERS!

Without question, the Jo Malone Advent Calendar is always going to be luxurious, lustworthy and one that everyone needs - superfan, fan, never tried a thing a and the curious. It houses the best the brand has to offer and so much more.

The calendar, as expected depicts the classic Townhouse design. If ever you have seen Jo Malone HQ here in London, or been inside (I have just once) then it is pretty much that in a picture. Said to be a ‘Season of Scent’, inside there are 24 products that include colognes, bath & body and miniature candles and on the last day an little something extra special.

If you want to get your hands on this beauty but don't want to see the contents, then don't scroll down because they are listed.  Instead the calendar will launch on October 1st for a 2 week preview at Jo Malone before being rolled out to other stockists. Its price is £320 here*.

Contents

• Pine & Eucalyptus Miniature Candle
• Honeysuckle & Davana Cologne 9ml
• Wild Bluebell Body & Hand Wash 30ml
• Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne 9ml
• Myrrh & Tonka Cologne Intense 9ml
• Peony & Blush Suede Miniature Candle 35g
• Pomegranate Noir Cologne 9ml
• Dark Amber & Ginger Lily Cologne Intense 9ml
• Poppy & Barley Cologne 9ml
• Blackberry & Bay Body Crème 50ml
• Velvet Rose & Oud Cologne Intense 9ml
• Wild Bluebell Cologne 9ml
• Red Roses Body & Hand Wash 15ml
• Oud & Bergamot Cologne Intense 9ml
• Green Tomato Leaf Miniature Candle 35g
• Lime Basil & Mandarin Cologne 9ml
• Tuberose Angelica Cologne Intense 9ml
• Lime Basil & Mandarin Hand Cream 15ml
• English Pear & Freesia Cologne 9ml
• Sweet Almond & Macaroon Miniature Candle 35g
• Blackberry & Bay Cologne 9ml
• Vetiver & Golden Vanilla Cologne Intense 9ml
• Peony & Blush Suede Cologne 9ml
• English Pear & Freesia Mini Soap 50g * plus additional surprise!

As a reminder, priced at £320, the calendar will launch on October 1st here* for a 2 week preview at Jo Malone before being rolled out to other stockists.

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Origins Beauty Advent Calendar 2020

I have a lot of time for Origins skincare and the Mega Mushroom range in particular, so this calendar ticks a few boxes for me. If you are a fan of the brand, have never tried anything or are firmly sitting on the fence, this one might change your mind and convince you they are a fab brand.

Featuring 12 days of Christmas, I absolutely adore the Nutcracker theme, it comes presented all very woodenesque with a beautiful pink bow. Inside are some of the brands best selling products across the skincare and makeup range and surprisingly it costs just £50 but has an RRP of over £100!

As always, if you don't want to see the entire list of contents then don't scroll down any further because they are being listed, though it doesn't state which product is for which day.  What you need to know is that it launches on 1st October here with Origins* for £50.

Contents

• Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask 30ml
• Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask 30ml
• Ginzing Oil-Free Energy-Boosting Gel Moisturiser 15ml
• Original Skin Retexturising Mask 15ml
• Checks & Balances Frothy Face Wash 30ml
• Plantscription Anti-Ageing Power Serum 15ml
• Ginger Souffle Whipped Body Cream 30ml
• Full Size Lipstick Dusky Rose
• Mega Mushroom Micellar Water 30ml
• Mega Mushroom Soothing Treatment Lotion 100ml
• Plantscription Anti-Ageing Eye Cream 5ml
• Mask BrushOrigins Advent Calendar 2020

The calendar is set to launch on the 1st of October with Origins for just £50, with the overall  value being over £100

*this post contains PR samples and/or Affiliate Links unless indicated otherwise - you can learn more on my Disclaimer page.

Miin Korean Cosmetics

If like me you are a bit of a fan when it comes to Korean Beauty, then Miin Korean Cosmetics is definitely somewhere not to be overlooked. Featuring a whole host of much loved Korean brands including Son & Park, Aromatica, Klairs and P:Rem, there is also a whole host of other brands to get to know and I am sharing some of them on the blog with you today which I have been kindly sent.

It is a known fact that the Korean skincare routine can include 10-11 different steps with cleansing, toning, masking and essence playing a huge part. From Miin Korean Cosmetics, all of their brands are 100% Korean, cruelty-free as well as being mostly natural and vegan.

I have been wanting to read The Korean Skincare Bible for some time and now I finally have my hands on it. Described as being the ultimate guide to K-beauty secrets, what it does is make understanding K-Beauty much less daunting that it needs to be. It is easy to read, easy to follow, packed with advice and tips.

The Korean Skincare Bible is available in Kindle Format or Hardback and it costs as little as £3.99 via Miin Cosmetics or Amazon.

Also included was the Freshen Up Body Wash by LoveBod. I absolutely love this body wash, everything about it from the scent to the feel of it on my skin. Described as being a hydrating, pH-balancing body wash to cleanse your skin in the shower.

The clear gel lathers up really nicely when it comes into contact with water and because one of its main ingredients is Moringa Seed Oil, I am sure you can imagine just how amazing it does smell!

Then we have Papaya-D Sun Cream SPF38 by Benton. I am really picky when it comes to Sunscreen, I don't like thick, greasy feeling creams on my skin at the best of time, but for some reason Sunscreen just lingers on the skin a lot longer.

From Benton, what I have loved about this product is that it uses Papaya Water, so it isn't a thick cream, it has a similar consistency to a face cream. Papaya Extract provides the skin with vitamins and antioxidants which in turn help promote cell renewal.  There is a slight floral scent to this SPF which I quite like and it is great for wearing with or without makeup of course, with makeup it doesn't affect application or how anything sits.

The final item in my little package comes from A. By Bom with the (2 step) Ultra Floral leaf Mask. I adore sheet masks, any excuse to lay down and take some time out whilst letting your skin have some goodness too.

This 2-step mask is a little more fun than others I have tried and totally different in application. It has two sections the first is flower patches which you apply to the areas of your face you want to give a little extra attention too - around the eyes and mouth for example. These little patches contain organic Floral extracts which includes Cherry Blossom, Peach Blossom, Lotus Flower and they are combined with pharmaceutical grade Niacinamide, to help brighten the skin and plump up fine lines. Then the sheet mask, which is a soft natural cellulose sheet, is saturated in lotion and is absolutely soothing and cooling when applied to the skin. 

If you are looking to learn more about the world of K-Beauty but are not too sure where to start, Miin Korean Cosmetics is a great place to begin. All of the products are really well placed and if you are unsure, then head to the tab titled 'Type of Skin' and that should help with your choices!

Have you ever used any K-Beauty products?

*this post contains PR samples and/or Affiliate Links unless indicated otherwise - you can learn more on my Disclaimer page.

Essence Ho Ho Home For Xmas calendar 2020

I am a huge fan of Essence Cosmetics, especially the mascaras. If you have a local Wilko, chances are it has an Essence stand and it you find it, grab everything!!! For Christmas, Essence seemingly have two advent calendars. The DIY calendar which I featured here and the Ho Ho Ho Home for Xmas one I am sharing now.

This Essence Advent Calendar features a mixed selection of 24 “enchanting and Christmas-themed Essence products” and alongside a few Essence favourites from the classic Essence range there will also be some limited edition items too.  We are also told to look out for two hidden products in the calendar's outer double-doors!

If you don’t want to know what the contents of the calendar are then don’t scroll down because they are listed. This calendar is available on Just My Look for the absolutely bargain price of £24.95.

Contents

1 x Essence Eyebrow Styler (2g)
1 x Essence Eyeshadow Brush
1 x Essence I Love Extreme Volume Mascara Black (12ml)
1 x Essence Kajal Pencil 01
1 x Essence Mini Eyebrow Tweezer
1 x Essence Body Jewelry Tattoos
1 x Essence Charm Bracelet
1 x Essence Face Jewels
1 x Essence Glitter Duo Sharpener
1 x Essence Hair Ties
1 x Essence Nourishing Hand Cream (25ml)
1 x Essence Makeup Remover Towel
1 x Essence Mini Highlighter Brush
1 x Essence Mini Highlighter Stick (1.8g)
1 x Essence Mini Matte Fixing Powder (4.5g)
1 x Essence One Wish A Day Notebook
1 x Essence Colour Changing Lip Balm (4.8g)
1 x Essence Glitter Lip Topper (3.5g)
2 x Essence Mini Lipsticks (2 x 1.8g)
1 x Essence Mini High Gloss Top Coat (5ml)
1 x Essence Mini Metallic Nail Polish (5ml)
1 x Essence Mini Nail Polish (5ml)
1 x Essence Nail Stickers
1 x Essence Gift Tags.

All of the products from Essence are cruelty-free. This calendar is on sale now and you can find it here.

*this post contains PR samples and/or Affiliate Links unless indicated otherwise - you can learn more on my Disclaimer page.