Beauty lovers: forgo your confectionery-based countdowns this Christmas – mark each day by opening a window of a beauty advent calendar that, instead of treating your taste buds, imbues your self-care routine with all the expertise of some of the industry’s greats. Why not celebrate the run-up to the big day with a make-up advent calendar? You’ll discover handbag essentials – maybe even a new favourite lip shade or shadow to take you from desk to dancefloor in a matter of seconds. Then there’s skincare advent calendars and ones filled with perfumes; slather on a newfound, skin-quenching saviour, spritz an uplifting fragrance and you’re ready for every Christmas party invitation.