Best Single-Brand Skincare Advent Calendars 2026
Published on September 16, 2026
Multi-brand calendars are great for variety, but they usually come packed with a wider variety of products (makeup, candles, haircare, etc). Single-brand calendars tend to be more skincare-focused, and typically hold higher value for money if skincare is your main interest.
Same rules as with our multi-brand beauty calendar post: every product below has been run through the classifier, scored on the actual actives and their concentrations. You'll find the score, whether the item is full-size, and the pro-rated skincare value — what that mini/travel size is actually worth compared to buying the brand's full-size bottle. In the tables below, full sized products are identified with a FS.
Front-runner so far? Lumene. (Updated 28th Sep 2026)
I'll be adding calendars as more single-brand options are confirmed, so this page will keep growing through the season. Jump to any calendar below, or bookmark the page and check back.
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Sunday Riley 12 Days of Sunday Advent Calendar 2026
This calendar contains 12 products, all of them skincare, and costs £105.
| Product | Price | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Good Genes Lactic Acid Treatment | £18.67 | 7.7 |
| C.E.O. Vitamin C Brightening Serum | £18.67 | 9.3 |
| C.E.O. Glow Vitamin C and Turmeric Face Oil | £9.71 | 8.8 |
| Luna Sleeping Night Oil | £12.14 | 6.5 |
| Auto Correct Brightening and Depuffing Eye Cream | £32.00 | 8.1 |
| Ceramide Barrier Replenishing Cream | £18.00 | 7.9 |
| Tidal Deep Hydrating and Plumping Serum | £35.00 | 7.5 |
| A+ High Dose Retinoid Serum | £18.67 | 9.0 |
| Pink Drink Firming Resurfacing Essence | £21.00 | 7.8 |
| C.E.O. Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream | £18.00 | 7.4 |
| C.E.O. Afterglow Brightening Vitamin C Gel Cream | £18.00 | 8.6 |
| Aquamarine Melt Hydrating Gel-Balm Cleanser | £8.14 | 7.1 |
| Average score | 8.0 |
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Good Genes Lactic Acid Treatment — Water/Eau/Aqua, Opuntia Tuna Fruit Extract, Cypripedium Pubescens Extract, Opuntia Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae (Yeast) Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Lactic Acid, PPG-12/SMDI Copolymer, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Disiloxane, Ceteareth-20, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus (Lemongrass) Oil, Potassium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Phytate.
C.E.O. Vitamin C Brightening Serum — Water/Eau/Aqua, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Squalane, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, PEG-8 Beeswax, PPG-12/SMDI Copolymer, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols, Sodium Phytate, Tocopherol, Acetamidoethoxyethanol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Jojoba Esters, Glycolic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Chlorphenesin, Glycerin, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Saccharide Isomerate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Peel Oil, Linalool, Limonene, Phenoxyethanol.
C.E.O. Glow Vitamin C and Turmeric Face Oil — Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Seed Oil, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Seed Oil, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Octyldodecanol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Pentylene Glycol, 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol, Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Seed Oil, Bisabolol, Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide, Hexyldecanol, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Stearic Acid, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract.
Luna Sleeping Night Oil — Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Rubus Laciniatus (Blackberry) Seed Oil, Salvia Hispanica (Chia) Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Oil, Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil, Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile) Flower Oil, Tanacetum Annuum (Blue Tansy) Flower Oil, Vanilla Planifolia (Vanilla) Fruit Extract, Eriocephalus Punctulatus Flower Oil, CI 61565, CI 60725.
Auto Correct Brightening and Depuffing Eye Cream — Water, PEG-8 Beeswax, Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate, C10-18 Triglycerides, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Phenyl Trimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Glycerin, Jojoba Esters, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Polysilicone-11, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Fructose, Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Extract, Methylpropanediol, Acmella Oleracea Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Caffeine, Citrullus Vulgaris (Watermelon) Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Lens Esculenta (Lentil) Fruit Extract, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Butylene Glycol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ptychopetalum Olacoides Bark/Stem Extract, Pfaffia Paniculata (Brazilian Ginseng) Root Extract, Lilium Candidum Flower Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Glycolic Acid, Alcohol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Silica, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Sodium Phytate, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Tagetes Erecta (Marigold) Flower Extract, Anthemis Nobilis (Roman Chamomile) Oil.
Ceramide Barrier Replenishing Cream — Water/Eau/Aqua, Chondrus Crispus (Red Algae) Extract, Squalane, C13-15 Alkane, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Lanolin Alcohol, Tri(Polyglyceryl-3/Lauryl) Hydrogenated Trilinoleate, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract, Ceramide NP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Linoleic Acid, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Fruit Extract, Fructooligosaccharides, Beta Vulgaris (Beet) Root Extract, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Fruit Extract, Pimpinella Anisum (Anise) Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Cucumis Melo (Melon) Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Sterols, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax/Rhus Succedanea Fruit Wax, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Triethyl Citrate, Tapioca Starch, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Phytate, Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Aspartate, Pentylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Zinc Gluconate, Stearic Acid, Copper Gluconate, Phenoxyethanol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer.
Tidal Deep Hydrating and Plumping Serum — Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, C15-19 Alkane, Polyglycerin-6, Jojoba Esters, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Glycoproteins, Xylitylglucoside, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Trehalose, Arginine, Phenyl Trimethicone, Anhydroxylitol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, C12-13 Alkyl Glyceryl Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Passiflora Edulis Fruit Extract, Cucumis Melo (Melon) Fruit Extract, Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Isododecane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Carbomer, Xylitol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Lauryl Dimethicone, Polyglutamic Acid, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11, Fibroin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Phytate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Copper Gluconate, Sodium PCA, Pentylene Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract, Citric Acid, Alcohol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) Citrate, Pinene, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Limonene.
A+ High Dose Retinoid Serum — Water/Eau/Aqua, Propanediol, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Triheptanoin, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Hexyldecanol, Disiloxane, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Diheptyl Succinate, Propylene Carbonate, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, PPG-24-Glycereth-24, Phenyl Trimethicone, Retinol, Ubiquinone (CoQ10), Honey Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Algae Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract, Bisabolol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Phospholipids, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Lecithin, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, 1,2-Hexanediol, 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Sorbitol, Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide, Polysilicone-11, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sodium Phytate, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Polysorbate, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Stearic Acid, Brassica Campestris Sterols, PVP, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Sodium Benzoate, Alcohol, Potassium Phosphate, Decyl Glucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Hexylene Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Tocopherol.
Pink Drink Firming Resurfacing Essence — Water/Eau/Aqua, Yeast Ferment (Pink Yeast) Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Honey Extract, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9, Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside (EGCG), Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cucumis Melo (Melon) Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Seed Extract, Sea Water, Phospholipids, Sphingolipids, Laminaria Digitata (Sea Kelp) Extract, Zymomonas Ferment Extract, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Phytosphingosine, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract, Triethyl Citrate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower/Leaf Extract, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract, Rosa Damascena Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Polyglycerin-6, Glycerin, Saccharide Isomerate, Cholesterol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Betaine, Polysorbate 20, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Xanthan Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Maltodextrin, Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) Citrate, Alcohol, Sodium Phytate.
C.E.O. Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream — Water, Squalane, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (Vitamin C), Dicaprylyl Carbonate, C10-18 Triglycerides, PEG-8 Beeswax, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Tapioca Starch, PPG-12 SMDI Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Jojoba Esters, Cetyl Alcohol, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Lecithin, Glycerin, Microcitrus Australasica Fruit (Lime Pearl) Extract, Butylene Glycol, Alteromonas Ferment Extract (Exopolysaccharides), Phenoxyethanol, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit (Kakadu Plum) Extract, Bisabolol, Chlorphenesin, Caprylyl Glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Nylon-12, Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Peel Oil, Citric Acid, Sodium Phytate, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Fragrance, Rosa Centifolia Flower Wax, Rosa Damascena Flower Wax, Alcohol Denat., Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Citrus Junos Fruit (Yuzu) Extract, Lippia Citriodora Flower (Lemon Verbena) Extract, Euterpe Oleracea (Acai) Fruit, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit (Rosehips) Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf (Oolong Tea).
C.E.O. Afterglow Brightening Vitamin C Gel Cream — Water/Eau/Aqua, Dimethicone, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Polyglycerin-6, Propanediol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Ergothioneine, Xanthophyll, Allantoin, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Neroli) Oil, Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Crosspolymer, Mannitol, Pentylene Glycol, Isododecane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sodium Phytate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Sweet Orange) Peel Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate.
Aquamarine Melt Hydrating Gel-Balm Cleanser — C15-19 Alkane, Water/Eau/Aqua, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C13-15 Alkane, Disiloxane, Sucrose Laurate, Glyceryl Behenate, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Sucrose Stearate, Malachite Extract, Centaurea Cyanus (Cornflower) Flower Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Chamomilla Recutita (German Chamomile) Flower Oil, Vanilla Planifolia (Vanilla) Fruit Extract, Anthemis Nobilis (Roman Chamomile) Flower Oil, Tanacetum Annuum (Blue Tansy) Flower Oil, Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Peel Oil, Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sucrose Palmitate, Didecyldimonium Chloride, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Methylpropanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polyquaternium-80, Sodium Phytate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Diisostearyl Malate, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, CI 42090, Limonene.
Every product in this calendar is skincare, and the average score is a strong 8.0. The C.E.O. Vitamin C Brightening Serum and the A+ High Dose Retinoid Serum both score very high and lead a lineup that covers vitamin C and a retinoid in one box, which is great. The lowest score is the Luna Sleeping Night Oil. The catch is size. None of the 12 products is full-size, and half of them are 8 ml or smaller (both face oils are 5 ml). The pro-rated skincare value comes to £228, more than twice the £105 price, so this is good value as a way to test the range, just not as a way to stock a routine. Considering Sunday Riley is typically on the pricey side, £105 isn't that steep for the selection you are getting. This is pretty good if you've ever wanted to try the brand but didn't know where to start.
24 Days of Kiehl's Advent Calendar
This calendar contains 24 products and costs £119.
| Product | Price | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Calendula Deep Cleansing Foaming Face Wash | £16.00 | 6.3 |
| Ultra Facial Barrier-Hydrating Cleanser | £5.30 | 8.0 |
| Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate | £19.50 | 7.7 |
| Ultra Facial Toner | £7.50 | 8.5 |
| Calendula Herbal-Extract Toner | £11.70 | 7.7 |
| Rare Earth Pore-Minimizing Clay Mask | £3.86 | 8.6 |
| Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum | £18.33 | 9.3 |
| Midnight Recovery Concentrate | £6.67 | 4.7 |
| Clearly Corrective Daily Re-Texturizing Triple Acid Peel | £6.67 | 10.0 |
| Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution | £7.60 | 7.2 |
| Ultra Facial Cream | £21.00 | 9.1 |
| Midnight Recovery Omega-Rich Cloud Cream | £14.00 | 7.2 |
| Super Multi-Corrective Cream | £9.94 | 6.4 |
| Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream | £5.18 | 8.2 |
| Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado | £25.00 | 8.7 |
| Super Multi-Corrective Eye Zone Treatment | £7.71 | 8.3 |
| Average score | 7.9 |
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Calendula Deep Cleansing Foaming Face Wash — Aqua/Water, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Coco-Betaine, Glycerin, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Citrus Limon Peel Oil/Lemon Peel Oil, Limonene, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium EDTA, Propylene Glycol, Geranium Maculatum Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Citral, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil, Artemisia Absinthium Extract, Citric Acid.
Ultra Facial Barrier-Hydrating Cleanser — Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Chloride, Glycol Distearate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Citric Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Kaolin, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Caprylyl Glycol, Acrylates Copolymer, Behenyl Alcohol, Magnesium Gluconate, Squalane, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Panthenol.
Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate — Propylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Ascorbic Acid, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Cyclohexasiloxane, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Lauroyl Lysine, Acrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate/Vinylidene Chloride Copolymer, Polysilicone-11, Adenosine, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Limonene, Isobutane, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil/Lemon Peel Oil, Citral, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate.
Ultra Facial Toner — Aqua/Water, Glycerin, Squalane, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sorbitan Oleate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, PEG-100 Stearate, Potassium Sorbate, Triethanolamine, P-Anisic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil/Sweet Almond Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil/Apricot Kernel Oil, Tocopherol, Persea Gratissima Oil/Avocado Oil.
Calendula Herbal-Extract Toner — Aqua/Water, Propylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Methylparaben, Disodium EDTA, Arctium Lappa Extract/Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Calendula Officinalis Extract/Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Allantoin, Hedera Helix Extract - Ivy Leaf/Stem Extract, Althaea Officinalis/Althaea Officinalis Root Extract.
Rare Earth Pore-Minimizing Clay Mask — Aqua/Water/Eau, Kaolin, Bentonite, Propanediol, Glycerin, CI 77891/Titanium Dioxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Zea Mays Starch/Corn Starch, Phenoxyethanol, Cetereth-20, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Glycine Soja Oil/Soybean Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour/Oat Kernel Flour, Allantoin.
Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum — Aqua/Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Cetyl Alcohol, Isohexadecane, Isononyl Isononanoate, Diisopropyl Sebacate, 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol, 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Adenosine, Ceramide NP, Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine, Lauroyl Lysine, Octyldodecanol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Retinol, Tocopherol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Behenyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Glycine Soja Oil/Soybean Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil/Sunflower Seed Oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Lecithin, Phenethyl Alcohol, Poloxamer 188, Polycaprolactone, Sorbitan Laurate, Steareth-100, CI 40800/Beta-Carotene, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol.
Midnight Recovery Concentrate — Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Squalane, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Coriandrum Sativum Oil, Tocopherol, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Linalool, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Citronellol, Geraniol, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Cucumis Sativus Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Limonene, Citral, Sclareolide, Rose Flower Oil, Jasminum Officinale Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil.
Clearly Corrective Daily Re-Texturizing Triple Acid Peel — Aqua/Water/Eau, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Glycolic Acid, Gluconolactone, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water, Propanediol, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Panthenol, Allantoin, Salicylic Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Copper Gluconate, Coco-Betaine, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract/Papaya Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Arginine, Disodium Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Phosphate.
Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution — Aqua/Water, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, PPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-30, Phenoxyethanol, Salicylic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Potassium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil/Lavender Oil, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, Linalool, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Citrus Aurantium Tachibana Peel Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract.
Ultra Facial Cream — Aqua/Water, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Squalane, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Sucrose Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, PEG-8 Stearate, Myristyl Myristate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil/Apricot Kernel Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Persea Gratissima Oil/Avocado Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil/Rice Bran Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil/Olive Fruit Oil, Chlorphenesin, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil/Sweet Almond Oil, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopherol, Glycine Soja Oil/Soybean Oil, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Myristic Acid, Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine, BHT, Salicylic Acid, Citric Acid.
Midnight Recovery Omega-Rich Cloud Cream — Aqua/Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Shea Butter, Squalane, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cellulose, Cetearyl Glucoside, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil/Lavender Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Glycine Soja Oil/Soybean Oil, Coriandrum Sativum Seed Oil/Coriander Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil/Jojoba Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil/Rosemary Leaf Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil/Evening Primrose Oil, Zinc Gluconate, Sodium Polyacrylate Starch, Silica, Adenosine, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Salicylic Acid, Benzoic Acid, CI 77007/Ultramarines, Linalool, Geraniol, Citral, Citronellol.
Super Multi-Corrective Cream — Aqua/Water, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Ether, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Shea Butter, Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Propylene Glycol, Isopropyl Isostearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Behenyl Alcohol, Candelilla Cera, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Carbomer, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, PEG-100 Stearate, Vigna Aconitifolia Seed Extract, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Cetearyl Glucoside, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Pentylene Glycol, Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract/Jasmine Flower Extract, Myristic Acid, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil/Rosemary Leaf Oil, Adenosine, Inonotus Obliquus (Mushroom) Extract, Limonene, Linalool, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil/Lavender Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil.
Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream — Aqua/Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Butylene Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Pentylene Glycol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Menthoxypropanediol, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Sarcosine, Salicylic Acid.
Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado — Aqua/Water/Eau, Squalane, Persea Gratissima Oil/Avocado Oil, Glycerin, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Sodium Chloride, Glycine Soja Oil/Soybean Oil, Copernicia Cerifera Cera/Carnauba Wax/Cire De Carnauba, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil/Sunflower Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract/Rosemary Leaf Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Shea Butter, Caffeine, Sodium PCA, Copper Gluconate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Salicylic Acid, CI 40800/Beta-Carotene, CI 77288.
Super Multi-Corrective Eye Zone Treatment — Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol, Niacinamide, Alcohol Denat., Propylene Glycol, Silica, Propanediol, Polysilicone-11, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Di-C12-13 Alkyl Malate, Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 Dimethicone, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Carbomer, Ceteareth-20, Caffeine, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lactate, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Adenosine, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Boron Nitride, Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Polysorbate 20, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Chlorphenesin.
Two thirds of this calendar (16 of 24 products) is skincare, and the average score is 7.9. The top end is strong: the Clearly Corrective Triple Acid Peel, the Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum and the Ultra Facial Cream all score very high. There are no full sizes, though, and the best-scoring product is a 4 ml sample. The low point is the Midnight Recovery Concentrate, with the lowest score across both advent calendar roundups so far: a serum blend built on essential oils, with several listed fragrance allergens (linalool, citronellol, geraniol, citral, limonene). The pro-rated skincare value comes to £185.96 against a £119 price, so the skincare alone covers the calendar (about 56% more than the price). A reasonable way to sample the range, as long as you don't mind the mini sizes.
Clinique 24 Days of Favourites Advent Calendar
This calendar contains 24 products and costs £180.
| Product | Price | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture Surge Overnight Mask | £12.60 | 7.4 |
| Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm | £4.08 | 7.6 |
| Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Cream | £21.30 | 8.2 |
| 7 Day Scrub Cream Rinse-Off Formula | £4.44 | 7.5 |
| All About Clean Rinse-Off Foaming Cleanser | £5.60 | 7.1 |
| All About Clean Liquid Facial Soap Mild | £3.60 | 6.8 |
| Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel (FS) | £25.00 | 7.6 |
| All About Eyes (FS) | £36.00 | 7.6 |
| Moisture Surge 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator | £25.80 | 7.9 |
| Take The Day Off Makeup Remover (Lids, Lashes, Lips) | £9.80 | 6.3 |
| Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Serum | £20.83 | 7.8 |
| Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ (FS) | £25.00 | 7.5 |
| Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Eye Cream | £18.00 | 8.8 |
| Moisture Surge Active Glow Serum | £7.50 | 8.8 |
| Average score | 7.6 |
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Moisture Surge Overnight Mask — Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, PEG-8, Glycereth-26, Sucrose, Sorbitan Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Trehalose, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Hypnea Musciformis (Algae) Extract, Gelidiella Acerosa (Algae) Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Extract, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, PEG-75, Caffeine, Pantethine, Sorbitol, Butylene Glycol, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Sterols, Oryzanol, Bisabolol, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Bran Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hexylene Glycol, Carbomer, Potassium Hydroxide, Potassium Sorbate, Dextrin, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, CI 14700, CI 19140.
Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm — Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Polyethylene, PEG-5 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Water/Aqua/Eau, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol.
Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Cream — Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Algae Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Sigesbeckia Orientalis (St. Paul's Wort) Extract, Whey Protein/Lactis Protein/Protéine Du Petit-Lait, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Acetyl Glucosamine, Caffeine, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, Cetearyl Glucoside, Tocopheryl Acetate, Isohexadecane, Petrolatum, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycereth-26, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, PEG-8, Polysorbate 20, Hexylene Glycol, Polysorbate 80, Carbomer, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Sorbitan Oleate, Cetyl Alcohol, Sodium Citrate, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate.
7 Day Scrub Cream Rinse-Off Formula — Water/Aqua/Eau, Tridecyl Stearate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Sorbitol, Hexyldecyl Stearate, Bisabolol, Disodium Cocoamphodipropionate, Triethanolamine, Oleth-10 Phosphate, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Stearyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Chlorphenesin.
All About Clean Rinse-Off Foaming Cleanser — Water/Aqua/Eau, Myristic Acid, Glycerin, Behenic Acid, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Potassium Hydroxide, Palmitic Acid, Lauric Acid, Stearic Acid, PEG-3 Distearate, Cholesteryl Hydroxystearate, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Tetrasodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, CI 60730, CI 14700.
All About Clean Liquid Facial Soap Mild — Water/Aqua/Eau, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate, TEA-Cocoyl Glutamate, Di-PPG-2 Myreth-10 Adipate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Sucrose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cetyl Triethylmonium Dimethicone PEG-8 Succinate, Citric Acid, Butylene Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Polyquaternium-7, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone.
Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel — Water/Aqua/Eau, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Butylene Glycol, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Glycerin, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Hordeum Vulgare (Barley) Extract/Extrait D'Orge, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seedcake, Caffeine, Trehalose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polysilicone-11, Silica, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Oleth-10, Lactobacillus Ferment, Laureth-23, Laureth-4, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Tromethamine, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, CI 19140, CI 14700, CI 15985.
All About Eyes — Cyclopentasiloxane, Water/Aqua/Eau, Isostearyl Palmitate, Polyethylene, Butylene Glycol, Polysilicone-11, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Morus Bombycis (Mulberry) Root Extract, Caffeine, Phytosphingosine, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Bran Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Whey Protein/Lactis Protein/Protéine Du Petit-Lait, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Cholesterol, Linoleic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Pyridoxine Dipalmitate, Sucrose, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Laurate, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Petrolatum, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Propylene Carbonate, Sodium Chloride, Quaternium-90 Bentonite, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499.
Moisture Surge 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator — Water/Aqua/Eau, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Trisiloxane, Trehalose, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Silybum Marianum (Lady's Thistle) Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Polysaccharides, Sorbitol, Sodium Polyaspartate, Caffeine, Thermus Thermophillus Ferment, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Caprylyl Glycol, Sucrose, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Oleth-10, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Saccharide Isomerate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tromethamine, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Disodium EDTA, PEG-8, Hexylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Tocopheryl Acetate, BHT, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, CI 14700, CI 19140.
Take The Day Off Makeup Remover (Lids, Lashes, Lips) — Water/Aqua/Eau, Isododecane, Isohexadecane, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, PEG-4 Dilaurate, Lauryl Methyl Gluceth-10 Hydroxypropyldimonium Chloride, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Phosphate, Dipotassium Phosphate, Dipotassium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol.
Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Serum — Water/Aqua/Eau, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Polysilicone-11, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Squalane, Hypnea Musciformis (Algae) Extract, Gelidiella Acerosa Extract, Sigesbeckia Orientalis (St. Paul's Wort) Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Extract, Hordeum Vulgare (Barley) Extract/Extrait D'Orge, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Caffeine, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Whey Protein/Lactis Protein/Protéine Du Petit-Lait, Isohexadecane, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Cholesterol, PEG-8, Sorbitan Oleate, Yeast Extract/Faex/Extrait De Levure, PEG-6, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Phosphate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Polysorbate 80, Carbomer, Hexylene Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Potassium Hydroxide, Tin Oxide, Disodium Phosphate, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).
Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ — Water/Aqua/Eau, Mineral Oil/Paraffinum Liquidum/Huile Minérale, Glycerin, Petrolatum, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Urea, Lanolin Alcohol, Triethanolamine, Hordeum Vulgare (Barley) Extract/Extrait D'Orge, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Extract, Pentylene Glycol, BHT, Disodium EDTA, Tetrasodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, CI 17200, CI 15985, CI 19140.
Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Eye Cream — Water/Aqua/Eau, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Glycerin, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Glyceryl Behenate, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Propanediol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cetearyl Wheat Straw Glycosides, Hypnea Musciformis (Algae) Extract, Gelidiella Acerosa Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sigesbeckia Orientalis (St. Paul's Wort) Extract, Whey Protein/Lactis Protein/Protéine Du Petit-Lait, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caffeine, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Sucrose, Acetyl Glucosamine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Arachidyl Glucoside, Jojoba Esters, Tridecyl Stearate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate, Molasses Extract/Saccharum Officinarum/Extrait De Mélasse, Trehalose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cholesterol, Bisabolol, PEG-8, Beeswax/Cera Alba/Cire D'Abeille, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol, Nylon-12, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Arachidyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Behenyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hydroxide, BHT, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol.
Moisture Surge Active Glow Serum — Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Butylene Glycol, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Dimethicone, PPG-24-Glycereth-24, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glycereth-26, Polysorbate 80, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caffeine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Sodium Polyaspartate, Trehalose, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Sucrose, Laureth-7, Xanthan Gum, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Polyacrylamide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, BHT, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Mica, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), CI 77491.
Clinique's calendar is consistent rather than exciting. The two best, the Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Eye Cream and the Moisture Surge Active Glow Serum, are 5 ml minis, while the three full sizes (the two Dramatically Different moisturizers and All About Eyes) score 7.5 to 7.6. The lowest scores are the Take The Day Off Makeup Remover and the All About Clean Liquid Facial Soap. The pro-rated skincare value is £219.55 against a £180 price, so it covers the cost, but only by about 22%, and the three full sizes account for £86 of it. A safe choice for existing Clinique fans, but there are better-scoring options in this roundup if skincare is the priority.
Barbara Sturm Advent Calendar 2026
This calendar contains 24 products and costs $560.
| Product | Price | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Ceramide Drops Face Oil (FS) | $160.00 | 9.6 |
| Super Anti-Aging Night Cream | $94.80 | 7.6 |
| Super Anti-Aging Face Mask Rich (New) | $95.00 | 7.6 |
| Face Cream | $75.00 | 8.8 |
| The Peptide Serum (New) | $86.67 | 8.1 |
| Darker Skin Tones Foam Cleanser | $26.67 | 8.0 |
| Everything Eye Patches | $4.17 | 7.9 |
| Hyaluronic Serum | $108.33 | 6.9 |
| Face Cream Rich | $80.00 | 8.6 |
| Face Cream Men | $75.00 | 7.9 |
| Glow Cream | $96.00 | 7.7 |
| Enzyme Cleanser | $22.00 | 8.3 |
| Glow Drops | $53.33 | 8.2 |
| Super Anti-Aging Serum (New & Enhanced) | $126.67 | 7.2 |
| Make-Up Remover | $14.00 | 7.9 |
| Clarifying Mask | $55.00 | 7.4 |
| Facial Scrub | $15.00 | 8.0 |
| The Good C Vitamin C Serum | $53.33 | 10.0 |
| Everything Hydrogel Mask (New) | $20.00 | 7.2 |
| Average score | 8.0 |
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Ceramide Drops Face Oil — Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Squalane, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Linoleic Acid, Cocoglycerides, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Oleic Acid, Tocopherol, Ceramide NP, Linolenic Acid, Lecithin, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Citric Acid.
Super Anti-Aging Night Cream — Aqua/Water/Eau, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Lactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Panthenol, Sodium Polyglutamate, Maltodextrin, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Nonapeptide-1, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Pantolactone, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Disodium Phosphate.
Super Anti-Aging Face Mask Rich (New) — Aqua, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Squalane, Cetyl Palmitate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Decyl Oleate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Lactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract, Xylitylglucoside, Panthenol, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Magnesium Sulfate, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Trihydroxystearin, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Annona Cherimola Fruit Extract, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Anhydroxylitol, Stearyl Stearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xylitol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax, Glycosphingolipids, Glucose, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Alcohol, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Phenylpropanol, Magnesium Stearate, Sodium Citrate, Pantolactone, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Dehydroacetate.
Face Cream — Water (Aqua), Octyldodecanol, Urea, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Decyl Oleate, Zea Mays (Corn) Germ Oil, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Lactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Sorbitol, Propanediol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Panthenol, Phytosterols, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Alcohol, Sorbitan Oleate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Baicalin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Pantolactone, Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid.
The Peptide Serum (New) — Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Betaine, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Hyaluronate, PCA, Tocopherol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Serine, Alanine, Glycine, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Caprylyl Glycol, Glutamic Acid, Lysine HCl, Threonine, Arginine, Decapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Proline, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Butylene Glycol, Sclerotium Gum, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Sodium Oleate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Hexapeptide-3.
Darker Skin Tones Foam Cleanser — Aqua/Water/Eau, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Sodium Chloride, Panthenol, Urea, Lactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract, Glycerin, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alcohol, Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) Citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Pantolactone, Propylene Glycol.
Everything Eye Patches — Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Agar, Xanthan Gum, Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob) Gum, Panthenol, Carrageenan, Sucrose, Allantoin, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Levan, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Fruit Extract, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Sodium Hyaluronate, Piper Methysticum Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Prunella Vulgaris Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Natto Gum, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP.
Hyaluronic Serum — Aqua/Water/Eau, Butylene Glycol, Lactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate.
Face Cream Rich — Aqua, Octyldodecanol, Urea, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Decyl Oleate, Zea Mays Germ Oil, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Lactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract, Persea Gratissima Oil, Sorbitol, Propanediol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dimethicone, Phytosterols, Panthenol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Baicalin, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Pantolactone, Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid.
Face Cream Men — Aqua, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Lactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract, Propanediol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides, Squalane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Allantoin, Taurine, Acanthopanax Senticosus Root Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris/Lupinus Albus Protein Ferment, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Baicalin, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Cetearyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pantolactone, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Dimethicone, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol.
Glow Cream — Aqua/Water/Eau, Octyldodecanol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Decyl Oleate, Zea Mays (Corn) Germ Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides, Lactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract, Butylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Cocoglycerides, Dimethylimidazolidinone Rice Starch, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polygonum Bistorta Root Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Squalane, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Caprylyl Glycol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Mica, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sclerotium Gum, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Cellulose Gum, Hexylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Tin Oxide, Silica, Alumina, Citric Acid, Pantolactone, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, CI 77891, CI 77491.
Enzyme Cleanser — Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Starch, Cellulose, Sucrose, Kaolin, Aqua/Water/Eau, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Xanthan Gum, Maltodextrin, Niacinamide, Ascorbic Acid, Ectoin, Sodium Polyglutamate, Papain, Biosaccharide Gum-1.
Glow Drops — Aqua, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Lactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polygonum Bistorta Root Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Carbomer, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Mica, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Pantolactone, Xanthan Gum, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Alumina, Tin Oxide, CI 77491, Titanium Dioxide.
Super Anti-Aging Serum (New & Enhanced) — Aqua, Lactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract, Maltodextrin, Propanediol, Glycerin, Betaine, Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Superoxide Dismutase, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Baicalin, Glutathione, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid.
Make-Up Remover — Aqua, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Betaine, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Decyl Oleate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Sodium Polyglutamate, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Lactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Sodium Hyaluronate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Tocopherol, Glycolipids, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate.
Clarifying Mask — Aqua/Water/Eau, Kaolin, Alcohol Denat., Cetearyl Alcohol, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Lactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract, Octyldodecanol, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols, Cetearyl Glucoside, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Zinc PCA, Allantoin, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Lens Esculenta (Lentil) Seed Extract, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hexylene Glycol, Polygonum Bistorta Root Extract, Arginine, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Pantolactone, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopherol, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).
Facial Scrub — Aqua, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Octyldodecanol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Dicaprylyl Ether, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Cellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sorbitol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides, Lactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Glycerin, Olea Europaea Husk Powder, Retinyl Palmitate, Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Pantolactone, Sericin, Phenoxyethanol, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Lecithin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Oleate, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Tocopherol.
The Good C Vitamin C Serum — Aqua, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Lactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Zinc PCA, Phenoxyethanol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Xanthan Gum, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Sodium Sulfite, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sclerotium Gum, Tocopherol.
Everything Hydrogel Mask (New) — Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Panthenol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Cellulose Gum, Algin, Potassium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77891, Sucrose, Butylene Glycol, Fructan, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Dextrin, Sodium Hyaluronate.
This calendar has the best value-to-price ratio on this page: the pro-rated skincare value comes to $1,260.97, more than twice the price, and 19 of the 24 products are skincare. The average score of 8.0 is solid, led by The Good C Vitamin C Serum and the Ceramide Drops Face Oil. The value figure needs a caveat, though. Only one product, the Ceramide Drops Face Oil, is full-size, and a large share of the value sits in expensive products that score below average: the Hyaluronic Serum and the Super Anti-Aging Serum account for about $235 of it. The stronger formulas, like the vitamin C serum and the Enzyme Cleanser, contribute far less to the total. It still covers its price comfortably on paper, but the value comes from the products that score worst, not the ones worth buying the box for.
Clarins 24 Day Beauty Advent Calendar
This is the 24 Day Beauty Advent Calendar, priced at £165, containing 24 products with 4 being full sized.
| Product | Price | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Instant Eye Makeup Remover | £6.24 | 6.9 |
| Total Cleansing Oil | £9.33 | 7.3 |
| One Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser | £6.96 | 6.3 |
| Soothing Toning Lotion | £7.00 | 6.4 |
| Total Eye Lift | £31.27 | 7.4 |
| Mini Multi-Active Glow Serum | £14.00 | 7.2 |
| Hydra-Essentiel Silky Cream (FS) | £27.00 | 7.5 |
| Cryo-Flash Cream-Mask | £10.80 | 6.8 |
| Hydra-Essentiel Night Cream | £13.20 | 7.3 |
| Hydra-Essentiel Mask | £7.20 | 7.5 |
| Hydrating Toning Lotion | £7.00 | 5.8 |
| Average score | 6.9 |
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Instant Eye Makeup Remover — Aqua/Water/Eau, C9-12 Alkane, Methyl Trimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Phenethyl Alcohol, Parfum/Fragrance, Propanediol, Disodium EDTA, Potassium Sorbate, Xanthan Gum, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Tetrasodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Gentiana Lutea Extract, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Hexadecanolactone, CI 42090/Blue.
Total Cleansing Oil — Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, C9-12 Alkane, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Aqua/Water/Eau, Propanediol, Parfum/Fragrance, Tocopherol, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Sodium Citrate, Gentiana Lutea Extract, Citric Acid, Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract, Maltodextrin, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract.
One Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser — Aqua/Water/Eau, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Propanediol, Acrylates Copolymer, Cellulose, Coco-Glucoside, Citric Acid, Phenoxyisopropanol, Xanthan Gum, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Parfum/Fragrance, Jojoba Esters, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi) Fruit Extract, Linalyl Acetate, Sodium Benzoate, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract, Gentiana Lutea Extract, CI 77492, Potassium Sorbate, Talc, CI 73360/Red 30, Maltodextrin, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract.
Soothing Toning Lotion — Aqua/Water/Eau, Propanediol, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Maris Aqua/Sea Water/Eau De Mer, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Parfum/Fragrance, Phenylpropanol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Laminaria Digitata Extract, T-Butyl Alcohol, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Linalyl Acetate, Saccharide Isomerate, Crocus Sativus Flower Extract.
Total Eye Lift — Aqua/Water/Eau, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Pentylene Glycol, Panthenol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Caffeine, Steareth-21, Hydroxyacetophenone, Dimethicone, Chlorphenesin, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, PVP, Tocopheryl Acetate, CI 77891/Titanium Dioxide, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Disodium EDTA, Escin, Parfum/Fragrance, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Dimethiconol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Harungana Madagascariensis Extract, Marrubium Vulgare Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract, Sodium Carrageenan, Jania Rubens Extract, Tin Oxide, Maris Sal/Sea Salt/Sel Marin, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Dextran.
Mini Multi-Active Glow Serum — Aqua/Water/Eau, Hexyl Laurate, Propanediol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Butylene Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Parfum/Fragrance, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Glycolate, Linalyl Acetate, Malpighia Emarginata (Acerola) Seed Extract, CI 14700/Red 4.
Hydra-Essentiel Silky Cream — Aqua/Water/Eau, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Betaine, Propanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Silica, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cetearyl Glucoside, Squalane, Parfum/Fragrance, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chlorphenesin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dimethiconol, Polysorbate 60, Tocopherol, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Kalanchoe Pinnata Leaf Extract, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Marrubium Vulgare Extract, Citric Acid, Phenethyl Alcohol, Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Lapsana Communis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Maris Sal/Sea Salt/Sel Marin.
Cryo-Flash Cream-Mask — Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Octyldodecanol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Propanediol, Menthone Glycerin Acetal, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Boron Nitride, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Hydroxide, Escin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Parfum/Fragrance, Disodium EDTA, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Linalyl Acetate, T-Butyl Alcohol, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Geranyl Acetate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, CI 42090, CI 19140.
Hydra-Essentiel Night Cream — Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Squalane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dimethicone, Sodium Polyacrylate Starch, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cetearyl Glucoside, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Sucrose Palmitate, Parfum/Fragrance, Sodium Hyaluronate, Boron Nitride, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Linoleate, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Kalanchoe Pinnata Leaf Extract, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Marrubium Vulgare Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Propanediol, Pectin, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Phenethyl Alcohol, Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Lapsana Communis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Maris Sal/Sea Salt/Sel Marin.
Hydra-Essentiel Mask — Aqua/Water/Eau, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Betaine, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Pentylene Glycol, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Boron Nitride, Cetereth-12, Parfum/Fragrance, Carbomer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ceramide NP, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Kalanchoe Pinnata Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopherol, Potassium Sorbate.
Hydrating Toning Lotion — Aqua/Water/Eau, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Propanediol, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Maris Aqua/Sea Water/Eau De Mer, Parfum/Fragrance, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Phenethyl Alcohol, Limonene, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Linalyl Acetate, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Linalool, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Lavandula Oil/Extract, Citral, Geranyl Acetate, Pinene, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Crocus Sativus Flower Extract.
In this calendar, skincare only makes up 46% of what's behind the doors. Of the 11 skincare items, only one is full-size (the Hydra-Essentiel Silky Cream), and the scores themselves are unremarkable — nothing tops 7.5, and in general there are a lot of fragrant ingredients quite high up in the ingredient list for a lot of products, making this probably not the best pick for sensitive skin. The pro-rated skincare value comes out to £140, which doesn't cover the calendar's price. With skincare making up less than half the box, this is really a calendar for people who want Clarins' whole catalogue (makeup included), not one built for skincare fans specifically.
Lumene Nordic Beauty Calendar
This is a 24 day advent calendar priced at €99.90, with 12 full sized products.
| Product | Price | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Nordic-C [Valo] Glow Boost Essence | €7.91 | 6.8 |
| Nordic-C [Valo] Glow Moisturizer | €9.27 | 7.2 |
| Nordic-C [Valo] Glow Renew Night Cream | €9.27 | 8.3 |
| Nordic-C [Valo] Glow Boost Eye Serum (FS) | €30.90 | 7.6 |
| Nordic-C [Valo] Exfoliating Gel Cleanser | €1.89 | 5.8 |
| Nordic Hydra [Lähde] Hydration Boost Toner | €5.63 | 8.7 |
| Nordic Hydra [Lähde] Aqua Hydration Serum (FS) | €29.90 | 8.7 |
| Nordic Hydra [Lähde] Intense Hydration Moisturizer | €7.47 | 7.7 |
| Nordic Hydra [Lähde] Hydration Eye Gel Cream (FS) | €24.90 | 8.1 |
| Nordic Hydra [Lähde] Oat Milk Oil Cleanser | €5.63 | 7.8 |
| Nordic Hydra [Lähde] Hydrating Gel Mask | €3.74 | 7.1 |
| Nordic Sensitive [Herkkä] Weightless Serum | €7.44 | 8.1 |
| Nordic Bloom [Lumo] Vegan Collagen Essence | €7.91 | 7.6 |
| Nordic Bloom [Lumo] Bounce Moisturizer | €9.27 | 7.7 |
| Average score | 7.7 |
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Nordic-C [Valo] Glow Boost Essence — Aqua (Water), Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Rubus Chamaemorus (Cloudberry) Fruit Extract, Rubus Chamaemorus (Cloudberry) Seed Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Betaine, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Saccharide Isomerate, Xylitylglucoside, Sodium Polyglutamate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Anhydroxylitol, Trehalose, Urea, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Maltodextrin, Xylitol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Citrate, Adenosine, Pentylene Glycol, Serine, Citric Acid, Algin, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium Phosphate, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Pullulan, Potassium Phosphate, Limonene, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Linalool, Citral, Parfum (Fragrance).
Nordic-C [Valo] Glow Moisturizer — Aqua (Water), Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Propanediol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Rubus Chamaemorus (Cloudberry) Seed Oil, Rubus Chamaemorus (Cloudberry) Fruit Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Panthenol, Cetyl Palmitate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sorbitan Palmitate, Maltodextrin, Sodium Polyglutamate, Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Mica, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopherol, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Limonene, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Linalool, Citral, Pinene, Parfum (Fragrance), CI 73360, (CI 77891) Titanium Dioxide.
Nordic-C [Valo] Glow Renew Night Cream — Aqua (Water), Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Olus (Vegetable) Oil, Propanediol, Glycerin, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Cetyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Silica, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Rubus Chamaemorus (Cloudberry) Seed Oil, Rubus Chamaemorus (Cloudberry) Seed Extract, Oleyl Erucate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Saccharide Isomerate, Heptyl Undecylenate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Sodium Polyglutamate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Maltodextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Xanthan Gum, Acacia Senegal Gum, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil Unsaponifiables, Lactic Acid, Tocopherol, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Cellulose Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Limonene, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Linalool, Citral, Pinene, Parfum (Fragrance).
Nordic-C [Valo] Glow Boost Eye Serum — Aqua (Water), Butylene Glycol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Rubus Chamaemorus (Cloudberry) Fruit Juice Extract, Glycerin, Rubus Chamaemorus (Cloudberry) Seed Extract, Mica, Cetearyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Propanediol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Hydroxyacetophenone, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Sclerotium Gum, Sodium Polyglutamate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Triheptanoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, C9-12 Alkane, Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Castor Oil/IPDI Copolymer, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Protein, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Sodium Dextran Sulfate, Superoxide Dismutase, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, (CI 77891) Titanium Dioxide.
Nordic-C [Valo] Exfoliating Gel Cleanser — Aqua (Water), Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Trioleate, Rubus Chamaemorus (Cloudberry) Fruit Extract, Rubus Chamaemorus (Cloudberry) Seed Extract, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Sodium Gluconate, Glycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Limonene, Linalool, Parfum (Fragrance).
Nordic Hydra [Lähde] Hydration Boost Toner — Aqua (Water), Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Xylitol, Pentylene Glycol, Betula Alba (Birch) Juice, Betula Alba (Birch) Leaf Extract, Betaine, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Panthenol, Sodium Gluconate, Trehalose, Urea, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Serine, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Algin, Caprylyl Glycol, Pullulan, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Linalool, Parfum (Fragrance).
Nordic Hydra [Lähde] Aqua Hydration Serum — Aqua (Water), Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Xylitol, Betaine, Pentylene Glycol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Betula Alba (Birch) Juice, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Betula Alba (Birch) Leaf Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Saccharide Isomerate, Xanthan Gum, Trehalose, Urea, Maltodextrin, Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan) Powder, Sodium Gluconate, Serine, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Lactic Acid, Algin, Caprylyl Glycol, Pullulan, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Linalool, Parfum (Fragrance).
Nordic Hydra [Lähde] Intense Hydration Moisturizer — Aqua (Water), Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Xylitol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Betula Alba (Birch) Leaf Extract, Betula Alba (Birch) Juice, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Betaine, Behenyl Alcohol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Trehalose, Urea, Allantoin, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Citric Acid, Serine, Algin, Caprylyl Glycol, Pullulan, Tocopherol, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Linalool, Parfum (Fragrance).
Nordic Hydra [Lähde] Hydration Eye Gel Cream — Aqua (Water), Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Pentylene Glycol, Xylitol, Silica, Betula Alba (Birch) Juice, Betula Alba (Birch) Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Xanthan Gum, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Trehalose, Urea, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sodium Gluconate, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Serine, Cellulose Gum, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Algin, Pullulan, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Protein, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Dextran Sulfate, Superoxide Dismutase.
Nordic Hydra [Lähde] Oat Milk Oil Cleanser — Aqua (Water), C15-19 Alkane, Oleyl Erucate, Propanediol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Betula Alba (Birch) Juice, Cetyl Palmitate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit Juice, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour, Canola Oil, Saccharide Isomerate, Sclerotium Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Citric Acid, Sodium Gluconate, Xylitol, Cellulose Gum, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Citrate, Decyl Alcohol, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Sodium Chloride.
Nordic Hydra [Lähde] Hydrating Gel Mask — Aqua (Water), Propanediol, Glycerin, Xylitol, Pentylene Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Betula Alba (Birch) Juice, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Betula Alba (Birch) Leaf Extract, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Hydroxide, Allantoin, Sodium Gluconate, Trehalose, Urea, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) Citrate, Alcohol, Serine, Xanthan Gum, Algin, Caprylyl Glycol, Pullulan, Copper Gluconate, Citric Acid, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Linalool, Parfum (Fragrance), CI 42090, CI 60730.
Nordic Sensitive [Herkkä] Weightless Serum — Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit Juice, Aqua (Water), Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Xylitol, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Betaine, Inulin, Avena Sativa (Oat) Bran Extract, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide EOP, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Saccharide Isomerate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Squalane, Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan) Powder, Sodium Gluconate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Triethyl Citrate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Behenic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Carrageenan, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Maris Sal (Sea Salt).
Nordic Bloom [Lumo] Vegan Collagen Essence — Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea (Lingonberry) Fruit Juice, Aqua (Water), Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan), Sodium Gluconate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, SH-Polypeptide-121, Pentylene Glycol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Sorbate.
Nordic Bloom [Lumo] Bounce Moisturizer — Aqua (Water), Dicaprylyl Ether, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, C10-18 Triglycerides, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Saccharide Isomerate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea (Lingonberry) Fruit Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer, Tocopherol, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Mica, C9-12 Alkane, Alcohol Denat., Sodium Gluconate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Mannitol, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Cellulose Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Castor Oil/IPDI Copolymer, Cyanocobalamin, SH-Polypeptide-69, Tin Oxide, (CI 77891) Titanium Dioxide.
This is the calendar to beat so far. Fourteen skincare products spanning four of Lumene's Nordic sub-lines, three full sizes (the eye serum, the hydration serum, and the eye gel cream), and a skincare value of roughly €161 against a €99.90 price - you're getting well over half again what you paid for. The only weak spot is the Exfoliating Gel Cleanser, which drags the average down slightly; everything else clusters comfortably in the high 7s and 8s, with the Hydration Boost Toner and Aqua Hydration Serum both hitting great marks - in fact, the whole Lähde line is looking very interesting to me. If you want one brand's entire skincare story at a fair price, start here.
Augustinus Bader The 12 Days of Bader Calendar
This is a 12 day advent calendar priced at $660 containing 12 products.
| Product | Price | Score |
|---|---|---|
| The Cream Cleansing Gel – 30ml (FS) | $26 | 8.1 |
| The Essence – 30ml (FS) | $34 | 8.1 |
| The Vitamin C Serum – 5ml | $63 | 8.6 |
| The Elixir – 5ml | $92 | 9.0 |
| The Rich Cream – 30ml (FS) | $195 | 8.3 |
| The Cream – 15ml | $98 | 9.2 |
| The Face Oil – 10ml | $100 | 9.5 |
| The Sunscreen SPF 50 – 7ml | $34 | 7.6 |
| The Eye Patches | $22 | 8.6 |
| Average score | 8.6 |
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The Cream Cleansing Gel — Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Coco-Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Carrageenan, Coconut Acid, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Maltodextrin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Alanyl Glutamine, Arginine, Oligopeptide-177, Phenylalanine, Potassium Sorbate, Sisymbrium Irio Seed Oil.
The Essence — Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Gluconolactone, Lactobacillus/Wasabia Japonica Root Ferment Extract, Phytic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Sorbate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate, Salicylic Acid, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Papain, Citric Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Maltodextrin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, N-Hydroxysuccinimide, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Algin, Alanyl Glutamine, Arginine, Oligopeptide-177, Phenylalanine, Sisymbrium Irio Seed Oil, Sodium Chloride.
The Vitamin C Serum — Aqua/Water/Eau, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Propanediol, Methylpropanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Cellulose, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Citrate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citric Acid, Sodium Phytate, Tropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Ceramide NP, Ergothioneine, Maltodextrin, Trehalose, Xanthophylls, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Lecithin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sucrose Stearate, Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside, Tocopherol, Adenosine, Cyclodextrin, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Protein, Xanthan Gum, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract, Arginine, Brassica Alba Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Oligopeptide-195, Oligopeptide-196, Oligopeptide-197, Oligopeptide-198, Oligopeptide-199, Oligopeptide-6.
The Elixir — Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Glycerin, Triethylhexanoin, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Aqua/Water/Eau, Cetearyl Alcohol, Lauroyl Lysine, Sucrose Polystearate, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Triolein, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Xanthan Gum, Behenyl Alcohol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Collagen Amino Acids, Ceramide NP, Glyceryl Dioleate, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Levulinic Acid, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Levulinate, Maltodextrin, Trehalose, Elastin, Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil Unsaponifiables, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Adenosine, Cyclodextrin, Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Protein, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Extract, Lecithin, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract, Arginine, Brassica Alba Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Oligopeptide-6, Oligopeptide-195, Oligopeptide-196, Oligopeptide-197, Oligopeptide-198, Oligopeptide-199, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract.
The Rich Cream — Aqua (Water), Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Squalane, Glycerin, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Ethyl Oleate, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Magnesium Sulfate, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate, Zinc PCA, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Maltodextrin, Citric Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Alanyl Glutamine, Arginine, Oligopeptide-177, Phenylalanine, Sisymbrium Irio Seed Oil, Sodium Chloride, Dextran, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8.
The Cream — Aqua/Water/Eau, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Sorbitol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Xanthan Gum, Panthenol, Sodium Carbomer, Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Retinyl Palmitate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Squalane, Phenoxyethanol, Cholesterol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Carbomer, Ceramide NP, Lecithin, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Protein, Superoxide Dismutase, Sodium Hydroxide, Alanyl Glutamine, Arginine, Ceramide NG, Citric Acid, Dextran, Glycine, Lysine, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8, Phenylalanine, Proline, Scenedesmus Rubescens Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopherol, Brassica Alba Seed Extract, Disodium EDTA, Oligopeptide-177, Sodium Ascorbate, Sodium Dextran Sulfate, Potassium Sorbate.
The Face Oil — Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Corylus Avellana (Hazelnut) Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Seabuckthorn) Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Seed Extract, Pongamia Glabra Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bisabolol, Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Seed Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract, Lecithin, Glycerin, Aqua (Water), Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Alanyl Glutamine, Arginine, Brassica Alba Oil, Oligopeptide-177, Oligopeptide-6, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopherol.
The Sunscreen SPF 50 — Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C13-15 Alkane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Glyceryl Stearate, Sorbitan Stearate, Stearic Acid, Jojoba Esters, Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether, Batyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Xanthan Gum, Bisabolol, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Squalane, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Maltodextrin, Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Extract, Plankton Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract, Punica Granatum Flower Extract, Lecithin, Alanyl Glutamine, Arginine, Oligopeptide-177, Phenylalanine, Potassium Sorbate, Sisymbrium Irio Seed Oil, Sodium Chloride, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract.
The Eye Patches — Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Xanthan Gum, Allantoin, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Niacinamide, Panthenol, CI 77491 (Iron Oxide), Agar, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (Guar) Gum, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Calcium Lactate, Glucose, Potassium Chloride, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Phytate, Chlorphenesin, Rhizobian Gum, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Tin Oxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Maltodextrin, Citric Acid, Alanyl Glutamine, Arginine, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Squalane, Brassica Alba Seed Extract, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Oligopeptide-177, Phenylalanine, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Chloride.
This is, score-for-score, the strongest lineup in this roundup by a wide margin — nothing dips below a 7.6, and The Face Oil and The Cream are two of the highest-scoring products we've seen in any calendar this year. The problem is the sizes. The two highest-priced items contain just 5ml each. That's not a mini, that's a sample. That's the type of size you include but don't count in the totals. And this size problem is reflected in the math: the pro-rated skincare value comes to roughly $663, which is basically the price of the calendar. There's no "advent calendar discount" magic here — you're paying full retail for the privilege of trying the range in smaller (too small!) sizes.
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