Lush’s Advent Calendar is the ‘bomb’ —and already available to buy
I’m just going to say it: Lush’s 29½ High Street Advent Calendar is the bomb. If you know someone who loves taking a long, relaxing bath, I honestly can’t think of a better gift.
The calendar is a fun way to count down to Christmas, with 25 bath treats hidden behind little doors. You open one each day from Dec. 1 through Christmas Day, so the gift keeps giving all month long.
It’s packed with Lush favorites, including Snow Fairy, Butterball, Sleepy and Unicorn Horn. There are also festive bath bombs like Christmas Tree, Reindeer, Magical Santa and The Christmas Penguin.
Six of the products are exclusive to the calendar. That includes adorable bath bombs like Carrot, Honey Bear, Rosie Bear and Snoozy Bear, along with Celebrate and Swirly Sticky Dates mini bubble bars.
That makes this such a great gift. Instead of opening one present and being done with it, the person you give it to gets a little surprise every day. And every surprise is basically an invitation to take some time for themselves.
Because let’s be honest: Who doesn’t love a good bath?
Allow me to set the scene: you’ll fill the tub with warm water, drop in a colorful Lush bath bomb, turn down the lights and finally get a few quiet minutes to yourself. It’s one of the easiest ways to unwind after a long day, and this calendar gives you 25 reasons to do exactly that.
I’ve been using Lush bath bombs for years, and I always have a basket of them sitting in my bathroom. I love having a bunch to choose from. I’ll run a bath, grab a bath bomb from the basket and settle in with Hulu or my journal. It turns an ordinary evening into a little treat, and it’s one of my favorite ways to slow down and take some time for myself.
I also love that the calendar itself can be reused or recycled as well. Lush says it’s made from 100% recycled board fibers, while the ribbon is made from recycled plastic bottles.
The Advent calendar is available to buy now for $195. While that’s definitely a splurge, you’re getting 25 bath treats, including several exclusive products, all wrapped up in one seriously fun gift.
If you’re shopping for someone who loves relaxation and a little bit of everyday luxury, this is the gift to pick.
Actually, I’ll go one step further: it’s the best gift ever for anyone who loves bathtime.
This article was written by Victoria McDonnell, New York Post Commerce Journalist & Content Strategist, who has spent countless hours researching, testing hundreds of products and comparing the latest makeup, skincare, hair and beauty items and trends to determine what’s truly worth your hard-earned cash. She evaluates formulas, textures, ingredients and more, in addition to consulting medical and industry experts. Some of Victoria’s latest conquests include testing the best sheet masks on the market, and a rinse-and-repeat review of the best shampoos for all hair types and budgets. Victoria, who received a beauty industry essentials certification from the Fashion Institute of Technology, has been creating shopping guides for the New York Post since 2021 and previously held positions at Insider Reviews and CNN Underscored.