The highly coveted Wonders Advent Calendar for 2025 has officially returned to shelves, causing a stir among beauty enthusiasts across the UK. Previously sold out for three consecutive years, this beauty edit promises an unprecedented level of luxury, bundling 12 award-winning skincare products with a combined value of £935 for a fraction of the price.
Unboxing Luxury: What's Inside the Calendar?
Available now for £99, or a reduced £89 with the code WONDERS, the calendar is being hailed as a beauty powerhouse. The brand emphasises that the items inside, which range from rejuvenating serums to deeply nourishing creams, are crafted with sustainably harvested natural ingredients designed to restore and renew the skin.
This year's edition introduces a magical augmented reality feature. By scanning the calendar's front panel, users can watch an animated scene of bees, butterflies, and a fairy harvesting ingredients come to life on their screen. Adding to the excitement, some calendars will contain a Golden Ticket worth up to £1,000 in Avant Skincare prizes.
The standout product featured is the full-sized Pro-Intense Hyaluronic Acid Illuminating Day Cream, a past winner of the Vegan Beauty Awards. The brand claims this formula helps to smooth fine lines, deeply hydrate, and restore radiance, with 97% of users reportedly agreeing that their skin looks and feels smoother after use.
Editor's Verdict and Shopper Reactions
To verify the hype, Affiliates Content Editor Phoebe Barton put the calendar to the test. She reported that one product, in particular, made her jaw drop: the Damascan Rose Petals Revitalising Facial Serum. Valued at £114 individually, the 30ml bottle contains visible, floating pale pink rose petals and orchid extract.
Barton also highlighted her eagerness to try the Hyaluron-Filler Lip Plumping Treatment (RRP £69), noting its potential to combat winter dryness with hyaluronic acid. She confirmed it can be worn alone or under lipstick, making it ideal for daily use.
Shopper reviews largely echo this enthusiasm. One customer on the Avant website called it the best skincare advent calendar I’ve ever bought, praising the excellent products and their visible impact on her skin. Another described it as incredible, beautiful and absolutely great value for money, revealing they purchased four calendars as gifts.
However, a small minority offered constructive criticism, with one buyer suggesting that the product instructions should use a larger font for better readability.
Competitive Alternatives in the Beauty Calendar Market
For those considering other options, the market offers several compelling alternatives. The Beauty Advent Calendar at LookFantastic is priced at £105 (down from £655) and contains 28 products, 17 of which are full-sized, featuring brands like MAC and Sol de Janeiro. Meanwhile, M&S The Beauty Advent Calendar 2025 offers 25 skincare and haircare products for £60, a significant reduction from its original £330 price tag.
Despite these competitors, the Wonders Advent Calendar 2025 continues to dominate conversations with its staggering product value and innovative features, solidifying its status as a must-have beauty item this festive season.
