Marks & Spencer launches £50 beauty advent calendar packed with over £300 worth of products

With a multitude of beauty advent calendars already on the market this year - some even sold out - many shoppers may have already secured their Christmas countdown. However, others will undoubtedly have been waiting for one in particular.

The Marks & Spencer beauty advent calendar has gained a reputation as one of the best high-street options in recent years. And at last, the eagerly anticipated haul is available from today, Thursday, October 24, both online and in store but you might have to be quick.

This year, the calendar is packed with over £300 worth of makeup, skincare, fragrances and more from the M&S beauty hall. Inside there are 25 products, 11 of which are full sized, ideal for indulging yourself all the way to December 25.

Shoppers can look forward to finding a mix of familiar and new brands to explore, with products from Clinique, Benefit, REN, Prai and more hidden inside. But unlike most calendars where you can simply pre-order or buy the calendar, M&S's approach is slightly different.

Instead of buying outright, customers can purchase the advent calendar for £50 when they spend £35 on clothing, home and beauty. Here's the complete list of products in the Marks and Spencer Beauty Advent Calendar 2024:

• Floral Street Vanilla Orchid Eau Deu Parfum 10ml
• Clinique Take the Day off Balm 15ml
• Color Wow Colour Security Shampoo 75ml
• Color Wow Colour Security Conditioner 75ml
• Benefit Fan Fest Mascara 8.5g
• REN EverCalm Cleansing Milk 50ml
• Nails Inc Cranberry Me Merry 10ml
• Percy & Reed Tame That Mane Smoothing Blow Dry Cream 100ml
• Formula Sleep Cream 15ml
• L’Occitane Shea Hand Cream 30ml
• Philip Kingsley Elasticizer 40ml
• Fresh Elements Glow Day Cream 15ml
• Aveda Botanical Repair Strengthening Masque 15ml
• Nails Inc Nude In Noelle 10ml
• Pixi Eye Define Waterline Tightline Black 0.35g
• Cowshed Relax Bath & Body Shower Gel 100ml
• Margaret Dabbs Nail and Cuticle Serum 15ml
• This Works Deep Sleep Overnight Whip 200ml
• Discover Velvet Amber 10ml
• Cowshed Relax Bath & Body Body Lotion 200ml
• Dr. PAWPAW Ultimate Red Tinted Lip Balm 10ml
• Prai Ageless Throat & Decolletage Crème 30ml
• Living Proof PhD 5-in-1 Styling Treatment 60ml
• Emma Hardie Purifying Pink Clay Detox Mask 15ml
• Bloom & Blossom Keep Dancing Foot & Leg Mist 100ml

While having to spend £35 to qualify to buy the calendar may be a downside for some, for others, it could be the perfect excuse to get some Christmas shopping done, or the opportunity to find your festive party look for the season.

If you're seeking some style inspiration, this Leather Look Metallic Midi A-Line Skirt is priced at £35 and is sure to make a statement at the Christmas party. Alternatively, these £55 Sequin Elasticated Waist Wide Leg Trousers are ideal for achieving a party-ready look, reported the Mirror.

For a cosier option, consider this £35 Cloud-Yarn Fairisle Roll Neck Jumper, perfect for festive markets or emulating Taylor Swift at a Christmas tree farm. Or perhaps these Pure Cotton Revere Pyjamas, which exude spa day vibes and make an excellent gift.

This year offers a plethora of choices, with numerous brands releasing beauty advent calendars, including Sephora and Harvey Nichols, both valued over £1,000. Or you can grab the M&S beauty advent calendar for £50 when you spend £35 here.