A festive calendar with elf benefits

Ho ho ho... No really, it's time to talk Christmas. Or more specifically - advent. Beauty advent calendars to be exact. With September drawing to a close, plenty of brands have launched this year's offerings.

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You'll need to be quick - year after year many beauty advent calendars sell out way before December 1. There really is one for everyone - and all budgets. Not sure which one to get? I'm here to help.

Best for... MAKEUP

M.A.C Advent Calendar, £195 (maccosmetics.co.uk) contains 24 covetable treats worth more than £430, 19 of them full size. Inside you'll find two MACximal Matte Lipsticks, in Forever Curious and Russian Red, plus a Taupe if Off Eyeshaow Stick, MACStack Mascara and more.

Best for... ALL ROUNDER