While Christmas may seem a long way off, in the beauty industry, advent calendar season kicks off in September. This is when all the must-have releases hit the shelves, and this year there are plenty of fantastic options. Among the most eagerly awaited beauty advent calendars are those from Cult Beauty and Charlotte Tilbury.

to name a few. However, if you're on the hunt for an advent calendar that's packed solely with skincare treats, Liz Earle's 12 Days of Beauty countdown is one to add to your wishlist. The renowned beauty brand prides itself on crafting products that contain 'naturally active ingredients', utilising botanical extracts to create effective skincare solutions for all skin types.

Retailing at £79, this year's festive countdown can be purchased from Boots and contains products worth £178. This year's advent calendar is £4 pricier than last year's edition, which was priced at £75. I decided to get into the festive spirit early this year and put it to the test.

READ MORE: Amazon's 'life-changing' weighted blanket racks up over 15,000 five-star reviews for sleep benefits READ MORE: Cosy heated foot massager helps relieve aches, pains and cold feet - get £20 off First up, I tried the iconic Cleanse and Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser - it's a cult favourite for good reason, reports the Mirror. I must confess, I've used this cleanser several times before and it's one of my go-to products, which is why I reached for it first. As one of the original hot cloth cleansers.