What is an 'after' advent calendar? I tested Sephora's viral After Advent calendar — and it's on sale for under $30
Designed to be opened from Dec. 25 through New Year's Eve, this beauty gift set is valued at $106.
We've all heard of advent calendars, but what about post-holiday, "after advent" calendars? A fun little gift idea for those weird in-between days between Christmas and New Year's Eve, Sephora's After Advent Calendar is an eight-piece gift set that includes beauty and self-care essentials from Sephora's in-house brand, Sephora Collection.
I, an advent calendar enthusiast, had the chance to test out the Sephora Collection After Advent Calendar earlier this year. To read my full review of the gift set — and shop it on sale for under $30! — scroll below.
This post-holiday advent calendar has more than 14,000 "loves" from Sephora shoppers.
The details
The Sephora Collection After Advent Calendar is a limited-edition gift set with eight standard-size beauty surprises. Designed to be opened from Dec. 25 through New Year's Eve, the popular bundle is valued at a whopping $106 — but right now, Sephora shoppers can snag it on sale for just $29.
Unlike many mini-filled advent calendars, all of the goodies in the After Advent Calendar are standard-sized, so you really get your money's worth.
This year, shoppers can look forward to:
Cucumber Hand Mask
Colourful Blush in 06 Flirt It Up
Retractable Waterproof Eyeliner in 01 Black
Caffeine Eye Mask
Lip Sleeping Mask in Vanilla
Nail Polish in 501 Baby Blue
Sheer Shine Lipstick in 07 Rose Refraction
Size Up Volumizing Mascara in Ultra Black
What I like about it
Unlike a lot of advent calendars I have tried over the years, this eight-piece set actually feels like it's worth $106. Everything inside is standard-sized, so you're getting proper bang for your buck.
The Size Up Volumizing Mascara is $18, the About That Shine Sheer Shine Lipstick is $21 and the Nourishing Lip Sleeping Mask is $10 — those three products alone add up to $49. Considering the After Advent Calendar is on sale for $29, it's a great deal.
What I dislike about it
There is very little I dislike about the After Advent Calendar. I honestly think it's a great bargain, especially considering the number of full-sized products you get. The only thing I will say is that it's quite similar to the brand's Advent Calendar, so if you purchased both of them, you might be disappointed in the lack of range.
Reviewers say the Sephora Collection After Advent Calendar is "definitely worth it."
The verdict
The countdown to Christmas is underway, so if you have yet to tackle your holiday shopping, it's time to get a move on. If your gift recipient is a Sephora lover or has an eye on new beauty, the Sephora Collection After Advent Calendar is a fun and thoughtful gift idea. Having personally unboxed the eight-piece gift set, I can vouch that it is indeed worth $106, even though shoppers can snag it on sale for under $30 right now.
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