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Marks & Spencer launches beauty advent calendar 2016 which costs £250 but you can get it for £35…with just one catch

There are over 25 products hidden behind the calendar doors

COULD this be the best value advent calendar of 2016?

Marks & Spencer have launched an exciting beauty-themed calendar this festive season, and it’s packed full of luxurious products.

There's no doubt that makeup mavens will be rushing to M&S to get their hands on this
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There's no doubt that makeup mavens will be rushing to M&S to get their hands on thisCredit: Marks & Spencer

 

But for just £35, M&S shoppers will be treated to over £250 worth of cult cosmetic items, including makeup, skincare, perfumes and hair care - there is just one catch.

The offer will only be available to customers who spend £35 in store, but this shouldn’t be a problem if you’re already planning on buying some Christmas gifts from the retail giant.

To qualify for the calendar, purchases must be made in the beauty, fashion or homeware sections - although furniture isn't included.

From November 10th, beauty addicts can get their hands on the quirky calendar, but it means a total spend of £70 in M&S to get hold of the bargain makeup deal.

Competition for the best beauty calendar has already hotted up this year, with the highstreet offerings ranging from a tenner to £150.

ALDI have impressed shoppers with their £8.99 advent item, which retails at £56 cheaper than the Harrods version.

The 25 products will be released in the calendar which is available from the 10th of November
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The 25 products will be released in the calendar which is available from the 10th of NovemberCredit: Marks & Spencer

There are 25 different products packed behind the individual doors on the Christmas tree design.

Calculations from  show the vast savings that are made by buying the advent calendar rather than splurging on the items individually.

From festive nail varnish to luxurious body cream, here are all of the products that make up the 2016 calendar…

Make-up:

This £7.50 Eyeko eyeliner has been promoted by Alexa Chung, and is included in the festive calendar
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This £7.50 Eyeko eyeliner has been promoted by Alexa Chung, and is included in the festive calendarCredit: Marks & Spencer
  • Autograph nail colour in 'Cranberry', 11ml, normally retails for £6
  • Eyeko Skinny mini liquid eyeliner in black, 1.2g - worth around £7.50
  • Look Good Feel Better mini powder brush, full-size retails at around £12.99
  • Nails Inc nail polish in 'Piccadilly Court', 10ml - next cheapest similar, £10 based on fullsize 14ml version at Nails Inc.
  • Pixi brow tamer, 4.5ml - norm £12 at Pixi Beauty.
  • Pur Minerals correcting primer 'Prep & Perfect', 10ml - worth £8 based on fullsize 30ml version at M&S.
  • Rosie for Autograph lip glossy in 'Supermodel Smile', 2.5g - norm £12.50 at M&S.

Face care:

This cult cleansing balm will be hiding behind one of the Christmassy doors
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This cult cleansing balm will be hiding behind one of the Christmassy doorsCredit: Marks & Spencer
  • Alpha H Liquid Gold, 50ml - worth £16.75 based on full-size 50ml product
  • Burt's Bees beeswax lip balm with vitamin E & peppermint, 4.25g - retails at around
  • Emma Hardie Moringa cleansing balm, 15ml - retails at £13.50
  • Filorga time filler, 15ml - worth £13.50 based on full-size 50ml product
  • Formula Absolute Ultimate Sleep Cream, 15ml - worth £6.60 based on full-size 50g product
  • REN Evercalm global protection day cream, 30ml - worth £16.80 based on full-size 50ml product
  • Rodial 'Super Acids X-treme Acid Rush' peel, 20ml - worth £30 based on full-size 50ml product
  • Skyn Iceland 'Icelandic Relief' eye cream, 5ml - worth £13.57 based on full-size product
  • Studio 10 'Miracle Effect' priming serum, 5ml - worth £22.67 based on full-size 15ml product
This Liquid Gold item is award-winning and a full-size retails for £40
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This Liquid Gold item is award-winning and a full-size retails for £40Credit: Marks & Spencer

Body care

  • Ultrasun Face SPF 30, 25ml - worth £9.50 based on full-size 50ml product
  • Rituals 'The Ritual of Sakura' body cream, 70ml - retails at £6
  • Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse, 30ml - worth £10.20 based on full-size 50ml product
  • Leighton Denny mini crystal nail file, retails at £12.50
  • Neal’s Yard Remedies 'Bee Lovely' hand cream, retails at £10

Hair care:

  • Josh Wood 'Radiant Shine' hair treatment oil, 28ml - worth £7.29 based on full-size 48ml product
  • Percy & Reed Perfectly Perfecting Wonder Balm, 30ml - worth £7.20 based on full-size 75ml product
  • Philip Kingsley elasticizer, 40ml - worth £8 based on full-size 150ml product

Fragrance:

  • Shay & Blue Atropa Belladonna natural spray fragrance, 10ml - worth £5.50 based on full-size 100ml product
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