A new mum has reviewed the OK! Beauty Box Advent Calendar by Hannah Martin, describing it as the "ultimate self-care treat" after welcoming her first child 18 months ago. The 26-piece collection is officially priced at £109, but using the discount code ADVENT2026 at checkout reduces the total to £98. With a combined value of over £605, the calendar is being highlighted as a high-value purchase for shoppers.
First impressions and packaging
The reviewer praised the packaging, noting that the combination of pinks, burgundy, red, and gold complements each other beautifully. Despite being a festive countdown, it avoids feeling overly Christmassy, meaning it can sit on a dressing table long after December, particularly given the generously sized drawers.
Hannah Martin, who previously curated three consecutive sell-out calendars, has delivered again with the contents. In addition to the 25 beauty products inside, every purchase automatically enters buyers into a prize draw for the chance to win a private virtual masterclass with Hannah Martin herself.
Standout products
Among the highlights are several Rodial products, including the full-sized Bee Venom Eye Cream, worth £145, which promises to plump, smooth, and firm fine lines and wrinkles. The Rodial Glass Powder, worth £38, was also noted for its versatility across all skin tones to blur imperfections and set makeup.
Other notable items include the MUA Makeup Academy Blushed Liquid Cream Blusher, the Arkive Decorated Woods Eau de Parfum Scent for Hair and Skin, and the Gatineau Paris Collagene Expert Hydra Essence. The reviewer expressed minor reservations about the Nail Kind Polish and the Blink Brow Bar Blink and Go Lashes, but attributed these to personal preference.
Full contents and comparable deals
The calendar includes a range of full-size and mini products from brands such as Bobbi Brown, bareMinerals, Aromatherapy Associates, Spectrum, Kosas, L'Oréal Paris, Weleda, and Hello Sunday, among others. The full list features 25 beauty products plus the prize draw entry.
For comparison, the LookFantastic Beauty Advent Calendar is available for pre-order at £120, with a collection valued at over £665 and brands including Medik8, LANEIGE, Aveda, Avant, and Color Wow. The Boots 24 Days of Luxe Beauty Advent Calendar is priced at £150, with a haul worth over £700 and products from Huda Beauty, Benefit, Clinique, NARS, and MAC.
Customer feedback and availability
Since the calendar has not yet been dispatched to those who have pre-ordered, no customer reviews are currently available. However, the most expensive product included, Rodial's Bee Venom Firming Eye Cream, has already received praise from beauty enthusiasts. One customer said: "I saw a difference after the first couple of uses. It's amazing at reducing dark circles, puffiness, and fine lines, and even relieves tired, tight-feeling eyes! Expensive, but worth it!"
Another wrote: "Now on my second pot, which I know will last for ages, so that's how I justify the price. I find it really works to reduce dark circles and fine lines, and it isn't greasy like some eye creams I've tried in the past." The reviewer strongly recommends interested shoppers place their order without delay, as previous editions have quickly sold out.
