ESPA 2020 Advent Calendar – Available Now!

You’re welcome! 😀 I’m glad I could help!

Thank you SO much Luna! I screenshotted all your suggestions so I can do some research later. I’m leaning towards one of the Space NK boxes for both her and (now) me. I adore Barbara Strum and that basically pays for half of the box. Thank you a million times Luna!

Hi Mellissa! 🙂
A few calendars that meet (or come close to meeting) your criteria are:
Feel Unique – It’s £89/~$115 but you can save 10% if you select “Powered by FeelUnique” as one of your Brand For Life brands in your account. It’s a 25-day calendar that has a nice variety of skincare, haircare, makeup, body care, aromatherapy, and even includes a candle! I like this calendar because I think they did a great job at including a variety of brands ranging from mid-range to luxe.
MSA posted about the calendar here: https://www.mysubscriptionaddiction.com/2020/09/feelunique-2020-advent-calendar-available-now-full-spoilers.html

Lookfantastic – It’s $110 (try code ADVENTUS to save $20; that code worked when the calendar first went on pre-order, but I’m not sure if it’s still working). This is a 25-day calendar that also includes a nice range of beauty products, although I don’t think it includes a candle.
MSA posted about the calendar here:
https://www.mysubscriptionaddiction.com/2020/09/look-fantastic-2020-advent-calendar-available-now-coupon.html

Macy’s – It’s $99, but if you’re interested in this one I’d suggest waiting since last year it went on sale for 50% off one week before Thanksgiving. If you don’t feel like waiting, then you can use code VIP to save 15% off right now. I think they also did a pretty good job at curating their 25-day calendar this year, and it includes a nice array of different types of beauty products from a nice variety of brands.
MSA posted about the calendar here:
https://www.mysubscriptionaddiction.com/2020/09/macys-25-days-of-beauty-advent-calendar-available-now.html

Space NK – This year you can get their calendar by going on their UK site, then selecting the green “shopping from overseas” button; unfortunately, they’re not doing a standalone U.S. calendar like they have in prior years. This 24-day calendar includes a nice variety of beauty products (including a candle from Jo Loves) ranging from high-end to luxe brands. The cost on their site shows as £195, but a 16.67% VAT is removed for non-UK residents making it £162.50/~$206 for us. 🙂 It’s not live now, but it should be available starting 10/1.

MSA hasn’t posted about it, but the contents are:
(there are only two variants b/w the UK & international calendars which I noted below)
Augustine Bader The Rich Cream (15ml) – $77.94 value
Jo Loves Layered Christmas Candle (140g) – unknown value
Diptyque Philosykos Travel Spray (7.5ml) in UK calendar; Diptyque Eau Rose Perfume Stickers (x2) in International calendar – $27.50 value
Byredo Hand Cream (30ml – FULL SIZE) – $43 value
Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum (10ml) – $100 value
Sol de Janeiro Rio Sunset Glow Oil (30ml) – $14 value
Kate Somerville Retinol Vitamin C Moisturizer (50ml – FULL SIZE) – $90 value
Drunk Elephant F-Balm Electrolyte Waterfacial Hydrating Mask (15ml) – $15.60 value
Fresh Soy Face Cleanser (50ml) – $15 value
Chantecaille Bio Lifting Mask (15ml) – $48 value
Laura Mercier Mini Cavier Volume Panoramic Mascara (3ml) – $6.25 value
NARS Mini Bronzer in Laguna – unknown size
Hourglass Mini Ambient Lighting Powder in Dim Light (1.4g) – $6.72 value
Kevyn Aucoin Emphasize Eye Design Palette in Unblinking (FULL SIZE) – $46 value
IGK Hair Antisocial Overnight Dry Mask (66ml) in UK calendar; IGK Hair Mistress Hydrating Hair Balm (50ml) in International calendar – $9.80 value
Olaplex No. 7 Bonding Oil (30ml – FULL SIZE) – $28 value
Living Proof PhD Dry Shampoo (92ml) – $19.17 value
REN Ready Steady Glow AHA Tonic (100ml) – $15.12 value
Olverum Bath Oil (60ml) – $22.08 value
Malin+Goetz Bergamot Hand & Body Wash (250ml – FULL SIZE) – $24 value
Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant (30ml) – $7.38 value
Eve Lom Cleansing Oil Capsules – unknown size
Tan Luxe Super Glow Body Hyaluronic Self-Tan Serum (75ml) – unknown value (not sure if the 75ml is a typo; a 30ml is sold for $49 which would make a 75ml worth $122.50… not sure that’s right)
Charlotte Tilbury Mini Lipstick in Pillow Talk – unknown size

Total calculated value (not counting the 5 items below): $615.56 (a 67% savings)
– Jo Loves Layered Christmas Candle (140g) – I couldn’t locate the size of their full size candles, so I wasn’t sure if this was full size or what the breakdown value would be.
– NARS Mini Bronzer in Laguna – unknown size
– Eve Lom Cleansing Oil Capsules – unknown size
– Tan Luxe Super Glow Body Hyaluronic Self-Tan Serum (75ml) – unknown value (not sure if the 75ml is a typo; a 30ml is sold for $49 which would make a 75ml worth $122.50… not sure that’s right)
– Charlotte Tilbury Mini Lipstick in Pillow Talk – unknown size

Some other calendars you may want to keep an eye out for are:
Skinstore which will go live on 10/1. It’ll be $150 with a $544 value.
They only have a few spoilers for their 12-day calendar so far, which are:
Chantecaille Jasmine & Lily Healing Mask (50ml)
Christophe Robin Cleansing Purifying Scrub with Sea Salt (75ml)
Christophe Robin Regenerating Mask (75ml)
U Beauty Resurfacing Compount Serum (10ml)
Verso Eye Cream (20ml)
You can sign up to be on their waitlist by clicking the “Holiday Collection” link on their site.

Beauty Expert – no info has been released on this yet, but last year it was $131.50. There was a 30% off coupon around December.
MSA posted about the calendar here:
https://www.mysubscriptionaddiction.com/2019/10/beauty-expert-2019-advent-calendar-available-now-full-spoilers.html

Lookfantasic Beauty Chest – This will go live on 10/1, and it’ll be $130 with a $530 value. This isn’t a calendar, but a limited edition beauty box LF usually puts out during the holidays. Sometimes they do good bundle deals where you can get both their calendar and LE beauty box at a really great price.
The box includes:
Aurelia Cell Repair Night Oil
Color WOW Dream Coat Spray (200ml)
Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream (30ml)
ESPA Optimal Skin ProCleanser (100ml)
EVE LOM Rescue Mask (100ml)
Iconic London Lip Plumping Gloss in Lovestruck
Kevyn Aucoin The Neo Blush (Grapevine, Pink Sand or Rose Cliff)
Natasha Denona Eyeshadow Palette 5 (assorted shades)
NEOM Real Luxury Scented Candle (Lavender, Jasmine or Brazilian Rosewood) (185g)
Origins GinZing Refreshing Eye Cream (15ml)
Pai Skincare Rosehip Oil (30ml)

I think that’s all I can think of right now. As usual, I feel like I’m blanking on a couple, but I’ll update if I remember any more 🙂 I’d love to hear which one you ultimately decide on! 🙂