Hey guys! So I probably should have just deleted this video and moved on lol It has been a pain from start to finish! The quality, color, sound, and everything about it is pretty bad and Im so sorry about that! Im going to go back to using my old camera until I can figure this thing out! Oh also I am currently surfing from extreme fatigue for some unknown reason and this video was edited while I was half asleep so Im so sorry if there are any mistakes! Anywho, let me know what you think of this calendar! Love ya💖
'Non-Sterile' means it is not for use in a medical/surgical situation (as opposed to home use). For example, you might buy scalpel blades in a pack that are individually wrapped designed for use in crafts etc, which will be marked non-sterile. If they are for use in surgery then they will be sterilised (often by radiation) and specially packed in a tamper proof sterile wrapping. Hope that makes sense. 🖤
Thank you. Because I was honestly thinking maybe all European things (ie skin care/medicinal items) may have this label/symbol unless they cause you to be sterile. There…I said it… and I feel dumb!! 😊😊😂🤣
Fun fact! Most disposable things like blades, gauze, bandaids, etc. will be sterilized using ethylene oxide rather than radiation. :^) EtO is a highly toxic gas that kills any microorganisms or spores, but after a 12 hour aeration time, it’s perfectly safe to handle the items that were sterilized.
@@NoliaRoselle The Covid testing packs in the UK are sterilised using EtO i think. It was one of the things the naysayers used as evidence that they were 'poison'. XD
The value is definitely there. $300 for this means each door is $12. I didn’t see a single item that would be less than $12 and most were significantly higher.
Yes,❤️💜😘 I was looking at it in breakdown like that also, 😜😆... They are all significantly higher than 12$😇💭❣️... Even the trial of shampoo n conditioner was worth it if done as treat 🎄☃️🎄❣️...
Skullcap is a plant, named so because the flowers supposedly look like little caps. It's supposed to help with sun damage. It definitely is NOT some freaky, weird, head bone extract, I promise!😂😂😂
Okay I had to know the prices so I looked them all up. Prices pulled from Harrods whenever possible. I used the current price, several products were on sale. I also included the brand price when I could (easily) find it and it was different from the harrod listing. Enjoy! Day 1- $65 Day 2- $175 Day 3- $95 at harrods, $155 from 111 skin Day 4- $10, $40 for a 4 pack of samples Day 5- $44 at harrods, $65 from NIOD Day 6- $180- $240 depending on where you buy it (assuming I got the size right) Day 7- $38 Day 8- $89 Day 9- $17 for five treatments (if I counted correctly) Day 10- Full size 50ml is $207, no idea how big the sample size is Day 11- $48 Day 12- $58 ($29 from walmart) Day 13- $70 Day 14- $16 for a single pack Day 15- $26 Day 16- $22 Day 17- $40 Day 18- $22 or $39 (not sure which pack they are) Day 19- $63 Day 20- $92 Day 21- $37 Day 22- $61 Day 23- $130 (or $900 if you buy it from Saks 5th ave??) Day 24- $53 Day 25- $19? Tough to find an exact match for the pack Total, taking only the lower numbers and without day 10 (because I don’t know the price) is: $1470. Not bad!
I'm impressed! With all the lame Advent calendars out there it looks like Harrods hit a home run. They definitely put Chanel to shame, not a sticker or cheap plastic bracelet in sight.
The Chanel one was essentially a $1000 Christmas cracker. I was half expecting a lame knock-knock joke in one of the drawers. This Harrods one actually looks like good value.
That has got to be the most reusable Advent Calendar you’ve reviewed so far! You could refill the drawers with anything, you could even used it and the little dust bags to store ornaments. I’m a bit relieved it’s sold out so that I can’t talk myself into it. 💸
Alexandria- don't worry if the creams you use from this box end up being expensive. If you like them and they work for you, figure out their active ingredients and use cheap, reputable products with those same active ingredients. Unlike makeup, the price for skincare does not correlate to efficacy. The active ingredients are cheap and the rest of the price is marketing and "prestige". I highly recommend Eucerin, CeraVe, and Cetaphil for drug store brands that work. I personally use CeraVe.
I'm glad you didn't delete this video. It's not as bad as you think. I probably wouldn't have notice, if you hadn't said. This was a great calendar! Have a great week, and a Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all🥰💖🎄🎉🎆
The glass skin trend is actually the trend of a very hydrated and glowy look to the point of your skin having an almost wet looking shine, not necessarily the smooth no texture look :)
I always find it funny when YT’r apologize for the lighting, saturations, mic …..and so on. 🙃 Honey, most of us aren’t tech geeks. We don’t notice and have NO idea what you mean 🤣🤍🥰 You look beautiful!
I can see the valve in this calendar, especially if you’re into skincare. The Charlotte Tilbury quad is really nice. That’s an expensive item. I think the calendar is beautiful and well made. It’s definitely one of the better calendars.
The video quality and sound quality isn’t bad. You’re good! You could read the dictionary in a bathroom where it’s super echoy, with it being lit by a single flashlight, and I’d still enjoy the video
Now I want to see that! I love reading the dictionary myself, but she would be super cute, and funny reading it, her commentary is hilarious sometimes.
As someone with oily, hooded eyelids, that Nara eyeshadow primer is a must. It’s one of the few eyeshadow primers that has actually helped my creasing/disappearing eyeshadow issues.
Maybe my skin has dried out over the years, or my setting spray is that good, but the Marshmallow primer by Nyx has been doing wonders for my whole face. I have very hooded and deep set eyes, and at least most of my life have had greasy AF skin.
I was in Harrods last week but fyi for next year try the liberty’s London Calendar, the place is so much nicer than harrods and supports small brands! It’s how harrods use to be xx
I think in the Macy’s one they split the shampoo and conditioner into two doors as well, at least this one gives them to you together in one instead of taking up another spot 😅
@@daan8695 Hahaha. 🤣🤣 Sephora's is so bad it's good. Especially because I'm not paying for it. A new Christmas tradition, roast the Sephora advent calendar! 🎄🎄
Imo Harold'a has now become the leader in the advent calendars war! I would actually use most (if not all) of these products... 1st time for that so far!
This Harrods calendar brings back so many memories for me, going to Harrods at Christmas... I think this is a wonderful calendar, but I'm a skincare junkie. Just the full size Sunday Riley and Elemis would do it for me. I think that for once, you actually got a calendar that lives up to the value promise. By the way, vetiver is used in making colognes, so that's a very pricey hand cleaner.
I'm so glad it's sold out online otherwise I 100% would've spent money I don't have to get this calendar lmao. Definitely great for skincare lovers! Loving the series, and I wouldn't have noticed anything weird about the video if you hadn't mentioned it so don't worry too much!! Just glad you posted this still. :)
NO apologies needed beautiful Alexandria! Half of us don’t necessarily know what “it should look like” anyway! Lol! You always do a fabulous job & look stunning as ever! ❤️❤️❤️
Skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis) is a medicinal plant that is used for healing purposes, particularly in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It got its name due to its shape resembling that of a medieval helmet The plant is of the mint family, Lamiaceae, and ranges from blue to pink in color. This herb has been used as an alternative medicine to help reduce inflammation, provide relief from spasms, stimulate blood flow in the pelvic region, help eliminate headaches, reduce fever and induce relaxation.
Hylauronic acid can be used as an injectable agent, commonly used as lip filler. It indicates it's non-sterile because it's intended for topical use only (anything injected needs to be sterile). It's a bit silly because it's labelled as a serum, but that would be my best guess
I'm always happy when there is some Charlotte Tilbury in a calendar because I know we are going to get the accent! The nice thing about having a decent number of full-size products is that you can sell the ones you don't want and recoup some of your money.
Finally, an advent calendar that makes some sense! I get that the general idea behind advent calendars is to have something to open each day just for fun. But these days when it's practically it's own industry, I think most consumers who are in the market for a high-end calendar would rather pay more and get incredible products than pay less and be severely disappointed (or worse, pay a lot and still be disappointed). Edit: P.S., I was SO HOPING for an epic day 25. I'll always wonder why they don't put the most costly item there! It doesn't have to be a pony. Just take the most expensive item you were already going to include and put it at the end!
I love this comment! It still makes me laugh 3 years later as I imagine Alexandria looking at a massive day 25 box and saying, “I wonder what’s in here. Do I hear neighing?!” 😂😂😂
I just came from the $800 Chanel Collector Advent Calendar video, and this $300 one is already better. I’m still not over the Chanel curators putting stickers for five days, which didn’t really have good variety.💀 But this calendar does put a smile on my face.
I'm glad you didn't delete this - it was really fun to watch! Plus, this calendar was actually really good. It's expensive, but actually seemed worth it, at least for people who spend lots of $$ on skincare.
Not something I'd ever buy, but the packaging and bags are already so nice. It's reusable for so many things, cute, and I'd use it for storage w no issue. And those bags and seam rip the logo and use for gift bags for kids.
Baobab is a tree that grows in Africa. It looks like it's upside down with 'roots' for branches, quite unique. It has edible fruits too if I remember correctly. 🖤
It wasn’t even that bad of a video! Maybe a little gray but not bad honestly!! I’m so glad I got to see it! This calendar was super good! I do wish there was more variety but pretty good none the less!
Can I just say… these videos have been the absolute highlight of my month! You’re my favorite TH-camr and this month has been so hard for my family, but every night when I have to clean the kitchen/do the dishes I just smile and laugh along, so thank you!
I'm sure a million people have commented this by now but skullcap is a plant, a type of herb. Also don't delete videos even if they don't seem perfect to you, we all enjoy them anyway, you're just a bundle of joy and we love watching them!
The crest means “by royal appointment” it just means one of the senior members of the royal family is regularly supplied a product and the Queen (who was still the sovereign at the time) granted it a warrant in recognition.
The only way I keep my skin care routine going is I do it right after I brush my teeth in the morning in the evening. I take a moment to put myself in the present (sort of like meditation) and it takes me about 5 minutes. In the past I could never be consistent with it until I combined the timing with a moment to reflect after brushing my teeth. I told my friend that kept insisting she didn't have the time to give herself a moment, now she keeps up with it as well. Worth a try so I figured I would share.
I overall really liked seeing this box and am so glad that the value is actually there for you! Not to mention you could totally repurpose the box to make a calender for yourself or someone else next year. ✌
Boabab is a tree found in sub-saharan Africa. Fun fact, it's actually a giant succulent. It's called the "upside down tree" due to its appearance, with it looking like roots are growing out the top. The oil is very thick and moisturising. To be fair to Harrods the slip scrunchies are actual silk and not polyester satin, so they will be more expensive and better quality.
The Evidens de beauté (it's sort of a word play in French but it would be translated to Evidence of Beauty) full size special mask is 50 mL and €170 so given this is 30 mL, it would be worth €102!! I thought the video was great!
Probably the most beautiful advent calendar yet! Beautiful, useful content and packaging. Even the smallest products were worthy of praise, gold tubed mascara, lovely, silk scrunchies. Thank you Harrods! Finally, yay!!. Alex you don't look gray just pretty and you sound fine in this video. Actually a perfect voice clear audio
Yessssssss I love living vicariously through you with this Harrods advent calendar. I live in London and pre panini I’d go to Harrods at Christmas every year since I was little.
Alex the Dr Dennis Gross peel pads are my number one favorite skincare item. You'll love them. literally a game changer in my routine - I too was scared I was going to burn my face off but its so easy to use and it says you can cut the time in half if you're super sensitive skin. I personally really enjoyed this advent. Its 100% better than some of those * cough cough* sample size calendars. Can't wait to see what's next!
The video quality looks good! If you’re not happy with the color try adding some red or gold or purple in the background. Small colored lights or pillows will give the camera something to work with on coloring. But it really looks good already.
Yes I love the video quality as well..and good advice but it depends if the camera setting white balance is on automatic. In that case a blue background would be better because the camera would correct it by adding yellow. So it could be that for example the brown couch (warm) causes the camera to add ‘cold’ that makes a person look more pale. Maybe there is also an option to measure white balance with ‘spot’ (one point of focus in the middle and not everything in the frame). I think a manual white balance would be the best. I personally don’t mind the colors in this video, I’m also glad you will probably not have the mysterious delete problem. Much love from the Netherlands ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
It’s been a rough week and these advent calendars of yours makes me very happy!! I don’t want them to end 😭😩😅 Also I’m very proud of you for being continuous on your advent videos lol
I bought cedar balls for my drawers and closets and use the little bags to hold them. I also use the bags and drawers for desiccant beads. So pretty no one notices.
Wow I’m so early!! Alexandria you’re advent calendar unboxings have became a huge tradition for me every Christmas season✨ they genuinely put me in the festive mood at this point lol, thank you so much for you’re frequent uploads I always look forward to your videos💖
I thought this one was actually pretty good! It definitely seemed to have a good value for money, there was an ok assortment of products, and you get all those cute little bags!
As an older woman, 63, this is my actual photo used in profile pic, all these products are fantastic! I'm going to to on-line to see if it's still available. Also, that box would be great in your wardrobe as a scarf box or accessory storage box. So keep it, you never know, if you don't want it, perhaps you have a niece.
I personally agree with you on most of these advent calendars. I like seeing more make up products in them. I cannot figure out how people can use so many skin care products at once without having some sort of skin problems or remembering to use them all before the dates run out. I would think they would have some equal medium between skin products and makeup in the calendars. However I think its all in opinion. Their are many people that love skin care. I just have very sensitive skin so its definitely not for me. But plenty of people I know would love it. Other than that, I loved the make up pallet you got in the calendar. Very pretty! Have loved watching your advent calendar videos this year! Has been very entertaining! Thank you! :)
Girl... that Augustinus Bader lip balm is $38!! I knew they were a super luxury brand (I got TEENY TINY little samples of their moisturizers from Influenster a year or 2 ago), but $38 for lip balm? Dang.
I bought one of the Sephora Favorites sets for lip balm, and it had the Pat McGrath balm in it (full size). The whole set of lip balms was $29, but had I bought that pat one on its own it would have cost $40! It was so mediocre =/
the NARS eye primer is great for everyday, not just eyeshadow looks. keeps eyeliner from smudging and helps any eyeshadow stay in place; I also have very greasy eyelids and it helps keep them from getting too oily throughout the day. you can use it as an eyebrow primer too! it’s very useful ime ✨
I bought that Floral Street sampler looking for a new signature scent and I fell in love with Chypre Sublime. Although they are floral based, a lot of their scents are a lot more spicy and intense than traditional old lady florals. I enjoyed it.
I think the perfume sampler on day 25 is fantastic personally; last year j got something similar as a gift for Christmas and I still have and use the perfumes (they were slightly larger samples) of course it would help if you liked floral scents!
I appreciate your videos because they take us back to the golden days of youtube. It's 2008, the editing was very simple, the film quality and lighting were garbage but the content was wholesome and honest. Also: Use of skullcap extract in the maintenance of healthy skin, however, is becoming increasingly popular because of skullcap's potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, as well as its ability to inhibit melanin synthesis and protect against sun damage. But like... a tiny bit of it because skull caps are called funeral bells for a reason.
Hey guys! So I probably should have just deleted this video and moved on lol It has been a pain from start to finish! The quality, color, sound, and everything about it is pretty bad and Im so sorry about that! Im going to go back to using my old camera until I can figure this thing out! Oh also I am currently surfing from extreme fatigue for some unknown reason and this video was edited while I was half asleep so Im so sorry if there are any mistakes! Anywho, let me know what you think of this calendar! Love ya💖
No need to apologise, seeing one of the videos is always a joy and pleasure to watch. Hope you get some rest and feel better!
So glad you didn't delete it. It's a joy to see you enjoying a calendar ❤
It looks great to me! Soo glad you didn't delete. You have great content and we are loving it❤💚Happy Holidays💚❤
There is nothing wrong with the video I enjoyed it. I honestly thought it was pouring rain though that is the only thing I noticed
I am also surfing extreme fatigue. I think.
'Non-Sterile' means it is not for use in a medical/surgical situation (as opposed to home use). For example, you might buy scalpel blades in a pack that are individually wrapped designed for use in crafts etc, which will be marked non-sterile. If they are for use in surgery then they will be sterilised (often by radiation) and specially packed in a tamper proof sterile wrapping. Hope that makes sense. 🖤
Thank you. Because I was honestly thinking maybe all European things (ie skin care/medicinal items) may have this label/symbol unless they cause you to be sterile. There…I said it… and I feel dumb!! 😊😊😂🤣
Thanks! First thing that came to my mind was "don't inject it!"🤷🏻♀️
I was thinking 🤔🤔 non-sterile as in no safety seal so not sterile...🤷 I'll go with your definition
Fun fact! Most disposable things like blades, gauze, bandaids, etc. will be sterilized using ethylene oxide rather than radiation. :^) EtO is a highly toxic gas that kills any microorganisms or spores, but after a 12 hour aeration time, it’s perfectly safe to handle the items that were sterilized.
@@NoliaRoselle The Covid testing packs in the UK are sterilised using EtO i think. It was one of the things the naysayers used as evidence that they were 'poison'. XD
The value is definitely there. $300 for this means each door is $12. I didn’t see a single item that would be less than $12 and most were significantly higher.
Yes,❤️💜😘 I was looking at it in breakdown like that also, 😜😆...
They are all significantly higher than 12$😇💭❣️... Even the trial of shampoo n conditioner was worth it if done as treat 🎄☃️🎄❣️...
Yes it’s pretty awesome 😊
The first two doors are like $200 combined. Mind blown.
@@lenabob2671 she did not lol that would be insane
@@lenabob2671 no it is valued at $1400 but she paid $300. Around the 1:20 mark
Skullcap is a plant, named so because the flowers supposedly look like little caps. It's supposed to help with sun damage. It definitely is NOT some freaky, weird, head bone extract, I promise!😂😂😂
Came to make sure this had been said. 🖤
I needed to know this! My brain was right there with Alexandria... 😂🤣🤣. THANK YOU!
Aren't there also skullcap mushrooms?
@@amykh7647 There are! They're usually called autumn skullcaps or funeral bells cuz they're HIGHLY toxic, so probably not what's in this product😅
@@shaunacorrigan9372 At this point you never know! Lol
Okay I had to know the prices so I looked them all up. Prices pulled from Harrods whenever possible. I used the current price, several products were on sale. I also included the brand price when I could (easily) find it and it was different from the harrod listing. Enjoy!
Day 1- $65
Day 2- $175
Day 3- $95 at harrods, $155 from 111 skin
Day 4- $10, $40 for a 4 pack of samples
Day 5- $44 at harrods, $65 from NIOD
Day 6- $180- $240 depending on where you buy it (assuming I got the size right)
Day 7- $38
Day 8- $89
Day 9- $17 for five treatments (if I counted correctly)
Day 10- Full size 50ml is $207, no idea how big the sample size is
Day 11- $48
Day 12- $58 ($29 from walmart)
Day 13- $70
Day 14- $16 for a single pack
Day 15- $26
Day 16- $22
Day 17- $40
Day 18- $22 or $39 (not sure which pack they are)
Day 19- $63
Day 20- $92
Day 21- $37
Day 22- $61
Day 23- $130 (or $900 if you buy it from Saks 5th ave??)
Day 24- $53
Day 25- $19? Tough to find an exact match for the pack
Total, taking only the lower numbers and without day 10 (because I don’t know the price) is: $1470. Not bad!
Thanks for doing that...fully appreciated! Merry Christmas @Wildcat 🎄❤️🎄
Dang! Good value calendar. Thanks for your hard work ❤
That's amazing!
Thanks for pulling this list, I was curious about the value of each product. This advent calendar really lived up to the advertised value!
doing gods work
Ok for $300 dollars this is actually a good calendar. You get full size products and cute little bags.
Right, you could regift these items in the bags! So cute !
And she could reuse the drawer packaging next year if she refills it.
@@lenabob2671 It was WORTH that much but only cost $300, which is actually pretty great.
I'm impressed! With all the lame Advent calendars out there it looks like Harrods hit a home run. They definitely put Chanel to shame, not a sticker or cheap plastic bracelet in sight.
The Chanel one was essentially a $1000 Christmas cracker. I was half expecting a lame knock-knock joke in one of the drawers. This Harrods one actually looks like good value.
I would agree
100% agreed
Idea for the harrods bags: keep your christmas ornaments in them when you pack them away for the season.
I was coming to the comments to say this as well!!! :)
Also I use them to keep small, easily lost items in my purse. Sometimes you have to take those earrings out...
Genius.
Hopefully, she sees this! Great idea 🎄
She can use the Chanel dust bag too
That has got to be the most reusable Advent Calendar you’ve reviewed so far! You could refill the drawers with anything, you could even used it and the little dust bags to store ornaments. I’m a bit relieved it’s sold out so that I can’t talk myself into it. 💸
Alexandria- don't worry if the creams you use from this box end up being expensive. If you like them and they work for you, figure out their active ingredients and use cheap, reputable products with those same active ingredients. Unlike makeup, the price for skincare does not correlate to efficacy. The active ingredients are cheap and the rest of the price is marketing and "prestige". I highly recommend Eucerin, CeraVe, and Cetaphil for drug store brands that work. I personally use CeraVe.
That's a really good idea!
La Roche Posay is an amazing cost effective option as well!!
Are any of those brands cruelty free
@@Jezabella2002 technically, no, because all of the above mentioned brands sell in mainland China.
@@Jezabella2002 trader joe's and elf have cruelty free skincare that's similar to what i've tried from cerave and some expensive brands!
I sat here and Googled everything you pulled out of the box and they did not lie about the value. I'm super impressed.
I'm glad you didn't delete this video. It's not as bad as you think. I probably wouldn't have notice, if you hadn't said. This was a great calendar! Have a great week, and a Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all🥰💖🎄🎉🎆
Merry Christmas 🎄 to you too!
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Exactly
The glass skin trend is actually the trend of a very hydrated and glowy look to the point of your skin having an almost wet looking shine, not necessarily the smooth no texture look :)
I’ve tried it, and mixed with texture/oily skin, it does not go well 🤷🏻♀️ I become a melting oily mess within 3 hours!
Does it help when you are dry like the desert?
There is an element of using a whole lot of skincare to make your face perfectly smooth
I always find it funny when YT’r apologize for the lighting, saturations, mic …..and so on. 🙃 Honey, most of us aren’t tech geeks. We don’t notice and have NO idea what you mean 🤣🤍🥰 You look beautiful!
I can see the valve in this calendar, especially if you’re into skincare. The Charlotte Tilbury quad is really nice. That’s an expensive item. I think the calendar is beautiful and well made. It’s definitely one of the better calendars.
Yes!!! Asking Santa for this next year!!!! 😻🎄
The video quality and sound quality isn’t bad. You’re good! You could read the dictionary in a bathroom where it’s super echoy, with it being lit by a single flashlight, and I’d still enjoy the video
Same, she’s just that entertaining and sweet
Now I want to see that! I love reading the dictionary myself, but she would be super cute, and funny reading it, her commentary is hilarious sometimes.
My dad passed away last Christmas Eve, and today has been hard. I was hoping for an advent calendar video. Thank you for making me smile tonight.
So sorry for your loss 💗
hugs!
As someone with oily, hooded eyelids, that Nara eyeshadow primer is a must. It’s one of the few eyeshadow primers that has actually helped my creasing/disappearing eyeshadow issues.
I don't do "eyeshadow looks", but that stuff is fantastic. My eyeshadow would end up in my crease within hours, but with this stuff it just sticks!
Have you tried the Sigma primer? In that case, is the Nars better?
Maybe my skin has dried out over the years, or my setting spray is that good, but the Marshmallow primer by Nyx has been doing wonders for my whole face.
I have very hooded and deep set eyes, and at least most of my life have had greasy AF skin.
Agreed the Nars one is my favorite primer for my eyes without it my eye makeup creases
I use meleleuca brand. The only one I found to work for me. One lil tube lasted forever too.
I was in Harrods last week but fyi for next year try the liberty’s London Calendar, the place is so much nicer than harrods and supports small brands! It’s how harrods use to be xx
This is how an advent calendar should be!
Macys, take notes!
I think in the Macy’s one they split the shampoo and conditioner into two doors as well, at least this one gives them to you together in one instead of taking up another spot 😅
Only because I recently watched the Macy’s one. They were in the same door with the coupon behind them.
@@vicky092011 that may be right. I swear one of them this year has done that but there’s been many lol
@@muse5551 I have no doubt that it has occurred.
The EviDens mask retails for $194. Definitely an amazing calendar considering 1 door alone is more than half of the cost of the entire thing.
Just me. Counting down the days to Christmas Eve because I feel like that’s when we will see the Sephora calendar.
Will it be better or worse? And what will be in the last day this year? Stay tuned and discover it on December 24th!
She knows that’s all we are waiting for, so maybe it’s going to be the last one
@@daan8695 Hahaha. 🤣🤣 Sephora's is so bad it's good. Especially because I'm not paying for it. A new Christmas tradition, roast the Sephora advent calendar! 🎄🎄
I got the Sephora calendar this year… not impressed lol
Imo Harold'a has now become the leader in the advent calendars war! I would actually use most (if not all) of these products... 1st time for that so far!
This Harrods calendar brings back so many memories for me, going to Harrods at Christmas... I think this is a wonderful calendar, but I'm a skincare junkie. Just the full size Sunday Riley and Elemis would do it for me. I think that for once, you actually got a calendar that lives up to the value promise. By the way, vetiver is used in making colognes, so that's a very pricey hand cleaner.
❤❤❤ vetiver!!
I'm so glad it's sold out online otherwise I 100% would've spent money I don't have to get this calendar lmao. Definitely great for skincare lovers! Loving the series, and I wouldn't have noticed anything weird about the video if you hadn't mentioned it so don't worry too much!! Just glad you posted this still. :)
Yeah I like some of the calendars that she has reviewed but I sure can't afford them!
NO apologies needed beautiful Alexandria! Half of us don’t necessarily know what “it should look like” anyway! Lol! You always do a fabulous job & look stunning as ever! ❤️❤️❤️
Skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis) is a medicinal plant that is used for healing purposes, particularly in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It got its name due to its shape resembling that of a medieval helmet The plant is of the mint family, Lamiaceae, and ranges from blue to pink in color.
This herb has been used as an alternative medicine to help reduce inflammation, provide relief from spasms, stimulate blood flow in the pelvic region, help eliminate headaches, reduce fever and induce relaxation.
I'm always excited when she opens a box with a CT item! I live for the fancy way she says "Charlotte TilBuryyy" 😂
Hylauronic acid can be used as an injectable agent, commonly used as lip filler. It indicates it's non-sterile because it's intended for topical use only (anything injected needs to be sterile). It's a bit silly because it's labelled as a serum, but that would be my best guess
Good to know 🙂
I'm always happy when there is some Charlotte Tilbury in a calendar because I know we are going to get the accent! The nice thing about having a decent number of full-size products is that you can sell the ones you don't want and recoup some of your money.
Finally, an advent calendar that makes some sense! I get that the general idea behind advent calendars is to have something to open each day just for fun. But these days when it's practically it's own industry, I think most consumers who are in the market for a high-end calendar would rather pay more and get incredible products than pay less and be severely disappointed (or worse, pay a lot and still be disappointed).
Edit: P.S., I was SO HOPING for an epic day 25. I'll always wonder why they don't put the most costly item there! It doesn't have to be a pony. Just take the most expensive item you were already going to include and put it at the end!
I love this comment! It still makes me laugh 3 years later as I imagine Alexandria looking at a massive day 25 box and saying, “I wonder what’s in here. Do I hear neighing?!” 😂😂😂
We love your addiction to advent calendars. Thank you for getting all the nice ones I cannot afford, and letting me live vicariously thru you.
I was out socializing and missed this upload. So excited!
I just came from the $800 Chanel Collector Advent Calendar video, and this $300 one is already better. I’m still not over the Chanel curators putting stickers for five days, which didn’t really have good variety.💀
But this calendar does put a smile on my face.
Same here
I'm glad you didn't delete this - it was really fun to watch! Plus, this calendar was actually really good. It's expensive, but actually seemed worth it, at least for people who spend lots of $$ on skincare.
Not something I'd ever buy, but the packaging and bags are already so nice. It's reusable for so many things, cute, and I'd use it for storage w no issue. And those bags and seam rip the logo and use for gift bags for kids.
I would absolutely buy this for $300. Totally worth it!
Baobab is a tree that grows in Africa. It looks like it's upside down with 'roots' for branches, quite unique. It has edible fruits too if I remember correctly. 🖤
I remember getting some packs of baobab fruit powder at the Eden Project years ago. Pretty tasty and all around fab.
Best Advent calendar ever! Very much worth it if you love skin care. I want one!!
If someone loves trying skincare this is the calendar for them. Holy skincare heavy box.
The value is 100% there. This is probably the best value you have unboxed so far this year.
I would full on keep that beauty as decoration and just refill it with advent gifts every year, that packaging is beautiful
It wasn’t even that bad of a video! Maybe a little gray but not bad honestly!! I’m so glad I got to see it! This calendar was super good! I do wish there was more variety but pretty good none the less!
Can I just say… these videos have been the absolute highlight of my month! You’re my favorite TH-camr and this month has been so hard for my family, but every night when I have to clean the kitchen/do the dishes I just smile and laugh along, so thank you!
I'm sure a million people have commented this by now but skullcap is a plant, a type of herb. Also don't delete videos even if they don't seem perfect to you, we all enjoy them anyway, you're just a bundle of joy and we love watching them!
I wish this was a year round series on your channel.
The crest means “by royal appointment” it just means one of the senior members of the royal family is regularly supplied a product and the Queen (who was still the sovereign at the time) granted it a warrant in recognition.
The only way I keep my skin care routine going is I do it right after I brush my teeth in the morning in the evening. I take a moment to put myself in the present (sort of like meditation) and it takes me about 5 minutes. In the past I could never be consistent with it until I combined the timing with a moment to reflect after brushing my teeth. I told my friend that kept insisting she didn't have the time to give herself a moment, now she keeps up with it as well. Worth a try so I figured I would share.
Thats nice!
I love those Dr. Dennis Gross wipes. They’re gentle and work well
I use little bags like these for loose change in my purse or for jewelry and whatnot when I travel!
Alex please take care of yourself. It's okay to take a break when you're tired. We love you.
I love how mad you get over the slip hair scrunchies and I have ABSOLUTELY paid for these out of my own pocket 😅
Nice packaging almost
Makes me
Want to buy it for that alone! Why does packaging get me every time!
I overall really liked seeing this box and am so glad that the value is actually there for you! Not to mention you could totally repurpose the box to make a calender for yourself or someone else next year. ✌
I praise you for how brutally honest you are about how you just "smudge" brown on your eyelids because same.
Ooo this video makes me want to get this for myself next year lol- this is how I do all my Christmas shopping. “ you know who would like this? Me!”
Wow! This is the single advent calendar so far that I would actually buy and use! Alas, they are sold out for the season…
I've been binge watching these advent calendar videos by Alexandria and it's getting me in the mood for Christmas
Boabab is a tree found in sub-saharan Africa. Fun fact, it's actually a giant succulent. It's called the "upside down tree" due to its appearance, with it looking like roots are growing out the top. The oil is very thick and moisturising.
To be fair to Harrods the slip scrunchies are actual silk and not polyester satin, so they will be more expensive and better quality.
The Evidens de beauté (it's sort of a word play in French but it would be translated to Evidence of Beauty) full size special mask is 50 mL and €170 so given this is 30 mL, it would be worth €102!!
I thought the video was great!
Amazing how hard you are on yourself. It's not the quality of the video but of the presenter. As soon as I saw this video, my first thought was "yay".
Yes! I'm so ready for another calendar! Can't believe we're already up to number 22.
Out of all the calendars you have unboxed so far, this one definitely gave you more bang for your buck
I have been checking for your videos every day. I can't get enough of this series!
Cool calender and share. Cute. Your puppy is interested too. Happy holidays 🎁
There’s nothing wrong with this video and this is a really nice calendar! Thanks for sharing this with us
Alex, when you are done with your advent calendars, can you do an update on the items you use the most and the items you like the least that you used?
Probably the most beautiful advent calendar yet! Beautiful, useful content and packaging. Even the smallest products were worthy of praise, gold tubed mascara, lovely, silk scrunchies.
Thank you Harrods! Finally, yay!!.
Alex you don't look gray just pretty and you sound fine in this video. Actually a perfect voice clear audio
Yessssssss I love living vicariously through you with this Harrods advent calendar. I live in London and pre panini I’d go to Harrods at Christmas every year since I was little.
Pre-panini 🤣 love it!
I love seeing Ren in your video backgrounds now! ♡
That box is a really nice way to pamper yourself! I would buy that one, if I could afford it! Luxury items.
Never delete a video.....they're too much fun! Don't mind what color you turn.
Nice skin care items. Awfully pricey!
YOU DID HARRODS! It makes me so happyyyyyyy!
Alex the Dr Dennis Gross peel pads are my number one favorite skincare item. You'll love them. literally a game changer in my routine - I too was scared I was going to burn my face off but its so easy to use and it says you can cut the time in half if you're super sensitive skin. I personally really enjoyed this advent. Its 100% better than some of those * cough cough* sample size calendars. Can't wait to see what's next!
Thank you so much for not deleting this video! I was looking forward to a Harrod's video! Definitely better than last year's.
Here’s a tip-The Harrod’s bags are nice for wrapping your fancy ornaments 👍🏻
This is the only one so far that actually made me want to buy it next year😂😂
The video quality looks good! If you’re not happy with the color try adding some red or gold or purple in the background. Small colored lights or pillows will give the camera something to work with on coloring. But it really looks good already.
Yes I love the video quality as well..and good advice but it depends if the camera setting white balance is on automatic. In that case a blue background would be better because the camera would correct it by adding yellow. So it could be that for example the brown couch (warm) causes the camera to add ‘cold’ that makes a person look more pale. Maybe there is also an option to measure white balance with ‘spot’ (one point of focus in the middle and not everything in the frame). I think a manual white balance would be the best. I personally don’t mind the colors in this video, I’m also glad you will probably not have the mysterious delete problem. Much love from the Netherlands ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
13:02 I cannot believe you do that too!!😂 you set up the scene perfectly haha!
It’s been a rough week and these advent calendars of yours makes me very happy!! I don’t want them to end 😭😩😅 Also I’m very proud of you for being continuous on your advent videos lol
Ooooooo more mascara for your mama’s stocking!!! 🎄🎁🧦 I’m telling’ ya easy-peasy gift😁
I want this advent calendar! It’s amazing! Wow! I need everything in there immediately!😂 I love skincare!
I bought cedar balls for my drawers and closets and use the little bags to hold them. I also use the bags and drawers for desiccant beads. So pretty no one notices.
Wow I’m so early!! Alexandria you’re advent calendar unboxings have became a huge tradition for me every Christmas season✨ they genuinely put me in the festive mood at this point lol, thank you so much for you’re frequent uploads I always look forward to your videos💖
That second cream is PRICEY... Couldnt resist looking itup xx
I thought this one was actually pretty good! It definitely seemed to have a good value for money, there was an ok assortment of products, and you get all those cute little bags!
As an older woman, 63, this is my actual photo used in profile pic, all these products are fantastic! I'm going to to on-line to see if it's still available. Also, that box would be great in your wardrobe as a scarf box or accessory storage box. So keep it, you never know, if you don't want it, perhaps you have a niece.
I personally agree with you on most of these advent calendars. I like seeing more make up products in them. I cannot figure out how people can use so many skin care products at once without having some sort of skin problems or remembering to use them all before the dates run out. I would think they would have some equal medium between skin products and makeup in the calendars. However I think its all in opinion. Their are many people that love skin care. I just have very sensitive skin so its definitely not for me. But plenty of people I know would love it. Other than that, I loved the make up pallet you got in the calendar. Very pretty! Have loved watching your advent calendar videos this year! Has been very entertaining! Thank you! :)
Girl... that Augustinus Bader lip balm is $38!! I knew they were a super luxury brand (I got TEENY TINY little samples of their moisturizers from Influenster a year or 2 ago), but $38 for lip balm? Dang.
I bought one of the Sephora Favorites sets for lip balm, and it had the Pat McGrath balm in it (full size). The whole set of lip balms was $29, but had I bought that pat one on its own it would have cost $40! It was so mediocre =/
I've been to Harrod's and you can literally spend an entire day there. ALSO, Ren is not a good boy...he is the best boy! 💕
the NARS eye primer is great for everyday, not just eyeshadow looks. keeps eyeliner from smudging and helps any eyeshadow stay in place; I also have very greasy eyelids and it helps keep them from getting too oily throughout the day. you can use it as an eyebrow primer too! it’s very useful ime ✨
I bought that Floral Street sampler looking for a new signature scent and I fell in love with Chypre Sublime. Although they are floral based, a lot of their scents are a lot more spicy and intense than traditional old lady florals. I enjoyed it.
Skullcap is a spice it used for stress and anxiety and relaxation and it is good for the black under your eyes and fine lines and wrinkles
I think the perfume sampler on day 25 is fantastic personally; last year j got something similar as a gift for Christmas and I still have and use the perfumes (they were slightly larger samples) of course it would help if you liked floral scents!
Love it! Love your videos 🌸
Yay! Love these! I need you to create a advent calendar lol
Harrods is an amazing store to go through if you ever get the chance. You can spend hours just walking around. Lots of fun
Sisssss, I love these videos! Your content in general is 10/10! Happy holidays girl!
I appreciate your videos because they take us back to the golden days of youtube. It's 2008, the editing was very simple, the film quality and lighting were garbage but the content was wholesome and honest.
Also: Use of skullcap extract in the maintenance of healthy skin, however, is becoming increasingly popular because of skullcap's potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, as well as its ability to inhibit melanin synthesis and protect against sun damage.
But like... a tiny bit of it because skull caps are called funeral bells for a reason.