Beauty lovers can snap up the Symbiosis London 12 Days of Eternal Starlight advent calendar for £98.10 using the discount code STARLIGHT10, offering £988 worth of skincare products for a fraction of the price. The collection is designed to tackle dry, irritated skin caused by the switch between chilly outdoor weather and central heating indoors.
What's Inside the Calendar
The calendar contains 12 skincare essentials, including a cleanser, exfoliator, lip scrub, serum, moisturiser and masks, valued at £988 when sold separately. Priced at £109, the calendar drops to £98.10 with the code, meaning each item works out at just over £8 each.
Unlike many beauty advent calendars that include products you might never use, everything inside this collection forms a practical skincare routine that can be tried out straight away, according to a review by Catherine Addison-Swan for the Liverpool Echo.
Mask and Night Treatment Favourites
The standout product was the Rose + AHA In-Depth Detoxifying and Oxygenating Mask, priced at £97 on the Symbiosis London website. The mask requires no rinsing off and left the reviewer's skin feeling nourished throughout the day, making it ideal for dry winter skin.
However, the reviewer noted she would not pay the full price for the mask, preferring her trusted staple, the No7 Instant Results Nourishing Hydration Mask, available for £11.96 with the code BEAUTY20 at Boots, despite it being sticky and time-consuming to wash off. The Hyaluronic Acid + Shea Butter Ultra-Rich Regenerating Night Treatment was also praised, though product sizes were considered small, making them suitable for travel.
Cleanser and Scrub Results
The least favourite product was the Collagen + Isododecane Instant Perfecting Primer, which had a watery consistency and did little to visibly smooth the complexion. The cleanser and scrub proved effective in clearing skin after a city break, while the night treatment and overnight eye serum left the reviewer looking revitalised despite broken sleep.
Each product absorbed quickly without leaving skin greasy, and even very sensitive skin had no adverse reactions. The calendar is available on the Symbiosis London website with the discount code STARLIGHT10 for 10% off.
