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Macy’s Beauty Advent Calendar is cheaper than Amazon’s — and has more inside
Macy’s is selling its 25-day beauty advent calendar for $69.30, reduced from $99, and says the contents have a total retail value of $350. The article presents it as a comparatively good-value option for shoppers seeking a range of established beauty brands.
The calendar includes skincare, make-up, haircare and fragrance products from brands such as Benefit, Clinique, Lancôme, Shiseido and Sunday Riley. Miniature fragrances from Balmain, Carolina Herrera and Jimmy Choo are among the contents; the article contrasts the mix with criticism of Skims’ $148, 12-day accessories calendar, after which the brand offered refunds or store credit.
In short
- Macy’s 25-day calendar costs $69.30.
- The retailer estimates its contents are worth $350.
- It includes skincare, make-up, haircare and fragrance.
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The case for
At $69.30 for 25 days of products with a stated retail value of $350, Macy’s calendar could be a relatively affordable way to try a broad range of established beauty brands. For shoppers who enjoy discovery sets and would use at least some of the skincare, make-up, haircare and fragrance items, the variety may make it better value than pricier calendars.
The case against
The claimed $350 value is based on retail prices and may not reflect what buyers would actually pay or how useful they find the included products. Many items are miniature, and a mixed set may offer poor value to someone who would use only a few of them; the comparison with another brand’s calendar also does not establish that Macy’s is the right choice for every shopper.