The Standout Formulas in this Year’s Beauty Advent Calendar
Hero products made by hero hands, Liberty shines a spotlight on greatest discoveries to be found within this year's (now sold-out) festive countdown
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The Standout Formulas in this Year’s Beauty Advent Calendar
Hero products made by hero hands, Liberty shines a spotlight on greatest discoveries to be found within this year's (now sold-out) festive countdown
By: Shannon Peter
It may have now sold out, but there's a lot to love about this year’s Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar. There’s the all-new box , complete with charming artwork by Clym Evernden depicting the iconic facade of our London store. Then, there’s the fact we’ve hidden a Golden Ticket inside five of the calendars, each one worth £1,000 to spend on beauty at Liberty. But what really matters to you, dear beauty obsessive, is what lies inside, right?
Worth over £1,000, this year’s countdown is home to 29 hero beauty products hidden within 25 drawers. Some are cult classics, iconic products every bonafide beauty fan has to try. Others will be under-the-radar Beauty Hall heroes our buyers think you need to know about. And then there’s the juicy ones: new and exclusive launches you won’t have seen anywhere else. And that includes a very special preview of Liberty LBTY. – our brand new collection of elevated and artistic fragrances conjured up by the world's top perfumers. Trust us, it’s as extraordinary as it sounds.
If you’re pro-spoilers, feel free to consult our interactive unboxing which walks you through the reasons to love every single one of the 29 products. Or, for just a little taster, below we share the stories of some of the greatest products to grace the Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar 2023. Meet your future favourites…
Missed out? Prep ahead for 2024 by registering your interest now to be the first to hear when next year's edition is ready to shop
Your New Signature Scent
Liberty LBTY. Tudor Eau de Parfum
The Liberty world is expanding, reaching artistic new heights and it’s all thanks to the recent launch of Liberty LBTY. Fragrance. An elevated collection of luxury fragrances created by the world’s most renowned perfumers. In drawer one, expect to experience a taster of Tudor, the scent created by Pierre Negrin which is inspired by our iconic store and melds notes of energising ginger and warm nutmeg with woods and resins. Smell it, love it and then discover the rest of the range via the link below.
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Augustinus Bader The Cream
If you were looking for a chance to try this iconic moisturiser before levelling up to the full size, let this be it. Hidden inside one drawer is a 15ml tube of Augustinus Bader’s much-loved formula which, like the rest of his products, is formulated around his groundbreaking stem cell research, working wonders to firm skin and remedy inflammation.
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New and Exclusive
Bibbi Parfum The Ghost of Tom
Just landed exclusively at Liberty, Bibbi Parfum is a brand new and rather extraordinary fragrance brand created by Stina “Bibbi” Steiger and her husband Jan Vilhelm Ahlgren (yes, the founder of Vilhelm Parfumerie). Each of the scents are inspired by Steiger’s transformative experiences with ancient meditation philosophies, and sit at the intersection where artisanal craftsmanship meets new-gen technology. Ghost of Tom, the fragrance found in one of our drawers, was conjured up to replicate the tea-like scent supposedly left by otherworldly spirits. Spooky? A little. Delicious? Completely.
Shop BIBBIA Miniature Take on a Favourite
Liberty Stately Bouquet Scented Candle
We can’t be alone in thinking that most things are cuter in miniature, our Stately Bouquet Scented Candle included. It’s perfect for travelling, should you wish to emit the warm and inviting ambience of blackberry and cashmere in your temporary abode, or simply use it as your chance to test one of our award-winning candles that you haven’t yet smelled. But note: you won’t find it in this size anywhere else but the Beauty Advent Calendar – do you really need any other excuse?
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Beyond Beauty
Estella Bartlett Stars So Bright Gold Plated Bracelet and The Uniform Hair Clip Duo
For this year’s curation our beauty buyers have extended their sights beyond the Beauty Hall, to include treats from our accessories edits, too. Find endless hairstyling inspiration with the use of this hair clip duo from uber-cool label, The Uniform, and also enjoy an extra bracelet to add to your stack from Jewellery Hall favourite, Estella Bartlett.
Shop AccessoriesA Novel Way to Try Le Labo
Le Labo Rose 31 Liquid Balm Perfume
By now, you’re likely to have tried a Le Labo scent or two. In fact, we’re guessing your perfume wardrobe is full of the stuff. But have you tried the brand’s Liquid Balm Perfumes? A rather novel way to try Le Labo on for size, this glass rollerball houses an alcohol-free version of the distinctive rose-based scent which muddles notes of rose, cumin, cedar and amber. It’s just the size for popping in a pocket or adding to your carry-on.
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