Lookfantastic Advent Calendar 2019 Review

Handy information cards about the products! Well, not really needed as I can google but nice to have now that the items are already scattered around the house. 

Overall, I am pleased with the Lookfantastic Advent Calendar 2019! Earlier I said it may be better than the 2017 one. But in the end, I think they are pretty similar. I have discovered new things in both of them, some really good ones that I wouldn't have bought myself, and of course also things I consider unwanted. These calendars are a great value, especially if you are new to makeup and skincare. But also, I really didn't need any of this, so if you already have a lot, this all may be a bit extra... Also because I am a slow person, I have just recently only tested some of the 2017 calendar products! And some things I felt iffy about when opening the boxes, like Dr. Lipp, I have learned to love later. I still use the 2017 calendar box for storing my makeup, too! It's been very good and sturdy for that. This new calendar, I don't know, while it's bigger the boxes are individual so it is not that ideal for storage.

This Calendar was a christmas gift for me. Would I purchase, or ask for the calendar again for 2020? Maybe it would be time to try another advent calendar, like Glossybox or Feelunique, to avoid getting the same products all over again. Or skip a year like I skipped 2018 (I feel like it was the right decision, no remorse). I just like how Lookfantastic calendar can't go badly wrong and they don't immediately reveal what is in the boxes so it is possible to be surprised every day! But that only works if the calendar has a good reputation already.

The advent calendar cost 89,00 €. Lookfantastic claims the full value is 455 €.

25 boxes - roughly 8 make up, 11 skincare, 2 haircare, 4 bath and body care.

Most exciting things 

Morphe Always Golden 9A Eyeshadow Palette

What a way to start the calendar! I have heard a lot of Morphe before and not always good things. But I love this palette! The shades are perfect for me and they look a lot better in person compared to photos. Also I didn't have any nude palettes so definitely an all around win. The palette also feels quite luxurious despite it being "an average price" (14 €). I actually almost purchased another bigger palette from Morphe, but decided it didn't have enough interesting boring nude shades after all. But if they release something like that, I'll be there!

Luxie Brushes 121 Mini Tapered and 141 Mini Round

Just. Pure. Love. Soft for sensitive eyes. Made me search for more Luxie brushes and actually purchase two more sets (Essential and Mini Detail Eye) because there was such a good sale going on.


First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads, 28 Pads

I had been looking at these pads earlier! Interesting to see if they are worth their price, seeing that the ingredients seem basic (but nice and safe). The 2017 calendar had Ultra Repair Cream from FAB.


Bioeffect EGF Serum

So exciting! I have heard a lot about Bioeffect before. I would never purchase it myself and I don't think I am their target group (right now at least) but I will use every single drop of this serum and stare at my fine lines everyday to see if anything looks more plump. That counts as a hobby, yes?

Oskia London Renaissance Cleansing Gel

Intriguing! Oskia is a very pretty brand. If I had money, this brand is something I would notice. The 2017 calendar included Oskia's Renaissance Mask mini.


Molton Brown Fiery Pink Pepper Bath&Shower Gel

Yay! I was hoping for Molton Brown again. The 2017 calendar had the Gingerlily one that I ended up loving.


Filorga Meso-Mask

Yay, some Filorga. I have wanted to try something from them for a while. I think it is one of Filorga's bestsellers?


Sleek MakeUP Highlighting Palette Solstice

Very pretty, I must say I was surprised. The finishes of the highlighters are quite glittery (haven't tried the cream one yet though). I rarely touch highlighters however and I wouldn't have chosen these shades necessarily. I would have gone for the more golden/copper shade palettes! But still the only shade I don't like is the pink/lilac one (those shades make me look sick).


Illamasqua Lip Liner in Raw

I don't have many lip liners so this was definitely a great addition. Nice versatile nude shade that disappears into my own lip color. A bit hard though and not as long lasting than my cheapo Essence ones, that was a surprise. Quality and price don't always go together.

Ok+ things

Eyeko Lash Alert Mascara

Mascaras are always useful. I don't really care which mascara I use as long as it doesn't smudge too bad or irritate my eyes. I think Eyeko Mascara is a tubing mascara, so maybe it'll be smudge free.


The Delilah Cosmetics Brow Groom Eyebrow Pencil 

Very stylish pencil. Nice shade. Actually this pencil and the shade feel a lot better than the Model Co Eyebrow pencil from 2017 Calendar (it felt oilier). Now that I have played more with eyebrow products I feel I can rate them better too.



Caudalie Vinopure Clear Skin Purifying Toner

I was excited to see some Caudalie, then I noticed the toner has alcohol and it is probably not suitable for my routine right now. I will try it anyway!


Rituals The Ritual of Ayurveda Natural Dry Oil for Body and Hair Nourishing

Interesting! I don't think I ever would have purchased a dry oil like this, but it feels very nourishing indeed and absorbs nicely. The scent is very sweet, I feel neutral about it.

Neals Yard Wild Rose Hand Cream

I like hand creams even though I have a couple already! They are quite a safe thing to get and use. This one looks very nice too, a lot of oils, including rose hip seed oil.

Emma Hardie Moisture Boost Vit + C Cream

Interesting, a new brand for me. The ingredient list on the tube doesn't match the one I found online! Shea butter is second on the list so I don't know if it's too much for my skin.

Ok- things

Philip Kingsley Elasticizer 

Hair treatment, why not? I will definitely use it. But not exactly something I needed or wanted. I tried it once already, but didn't really notice a huge change in my hair. Maybe my hair was smoother.


Elemis Pro Collagen Marine Cream

A full size jar! Sadly, I got a sample size from 2017 calendar, and I think it's breaking me out. Good value though. This is going to someone else as a gift.


Omorovicza Queen of Hungary Mist Rose Gold Edition

So pretty bottle. I want to save it and use it for something else too. But for the last box, 25, I was expecting something else! Something bigger, fancier, Idk? Also I have one Queen of Hungary Mist from the 2017 Calendar. It is actually even a prettier (pink) bottle! Not fungal acne safe so I have to use it in the moderation.


Avant Moisture Surge Overnight Treatment - Shea Butter, Sweet Almond, Moringa, Rice 50 ml

Sounds very nourishing. Just worried it will trigger something (fungal acne) or clog my skin because of all the oils. It is crazy expensive full size product though.


The Living Proof PHD 5-in-1 Styling Treatment 

Ok product and smells really nice. But I am so lazy, I rarely style my hair! Except for the sea salt spray.

Meh things

Rodial Dragon's Blood Lip Mask

I have never tried a lip mask. So it's interesting. But I also think they are a gimmick and I would never pay 6-8 € for one lip mask!


Mellow Matte Liquid Lip Paint in Tehran

I rather like how this product applies and feels on lips. I just think the shade is off on me and it doesn't wear out evenly. I could consider other shades of this same lip paint (it's comfortable), but none of them appealed to me either.


PRAI AGELESS Travel Throat & Decolletage Crème 15ml

For some reason I find the concept of neck/throat/decolletage etc products hilarious. Especially for these prices. Like, I just use my facial serums and creams... or if I want to save, body creams. I don't think my throat knows or cares which one it is. I might learn to appreciate them more when my neck ages more though! Right now my neck is as oily as my face so it doesn't really enjoy extra stuff too much. (Gets clogged, like my face.)


Lord and Berry Eyeliner in Black

Nice looking product. I just rarely use eye liner, and when I do, it's not black. Black is so harsh on me. I am going to try this one to see how the formula lasts on my oily eye lids though before deciding if I am going to gift it away.


Bubble T Salted Caramel Bath Fizzies

I don't have a bath tub. I can use these for a foot bath of course but still quite a bleh, cheap box.