Boots shoppers race to buy £302 Korean skincare advent calendar for under £90

With 26 items found inside, each product works out to cost just £3.45 apiece, which is much cheaper than if you were to buy them individually

With less than 100 days to go until Christmas, the countdown to December 25 is surely on. There’s plenty of benefits to starting the festive shop early, not only spreading the cost over a few months but allowing shoppers to pick up deals that would otherwise be sold out in the weeks before the big day.

Boots has dropped a number of Chrismtas countdowns this year, including a K-beauty themed box for the very first time. The StyleKorean 24 Days K-Beauty Advent Calendar brings together a curated collection of bestselling skincare, haircare and makeup products from Korea.

The StyleKorean 24 Days K-Beauty Advent Calendar retails for £89.90 but is worth over £302. With 26 items found inside, each product works out to cost just £3.45 apiece, which is much cheaper than if you were to buy them individually.

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Worth £26, the Madeca Cream Time Reverse by Centellian24 is one of the most expensive items in the box. A bestseller in Korea, the anti-ageing cream is designed to improve the appearance of fine lines, loss of firmness and dull skin.

Powered by advanced Madeca Science, the lightweight yet intensive moisturiser delivers multi-benefit care to help restore smoother, brighter and more resilient-looking skin. Providing rich hydration while maintaining a comfortable, non-greasy finish, the lightweight cream absorbs quickly without leaving a sticky residue, making it suitable for both morning and evening routines.

Another standout is Medicube’s PDRN Peptide Eye Cream, valued at £17.90 when bought individually. The targeted anti-aging treatment has been specially formulated to smooth, firm, and brighten the delicate eye area.

Infused with PDRN and a powerful blend of peptides, this cream supports skin regeneration, reduces the appearance of fine lines and improves elasticity. Its velvety texture absorbs effortlessly, delivering hydration and lifting care without heaviness or irritation.

The advent calendar also features a full-sized tube of the Zeroid Intensive Oint-Cream, typically priced at £27. Rich in a whole host of fatty acids and vitamins that work to improve the appearance of dry and flaky skin, the moisturiser is designed to trap moisture deep into the layers of skin, improving skin hydration.

The naturally-derived butters in this Oint-Cream have antioxidant properties that help heal reddened skin. The ceramides in the formula mimic the skin’s natural structure, creating a protective blanket against harsh environments and soothing irritation.

It also includes a 50ml mini of the Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream by COSRX, valued at around £12. The deeply nourishing formula works to fight signs of ageing.

Fortified with 92% snail secretion filtrate, Korea’s best kept beauty secret, the lightweight, fast-absorbing jelly cream replenishes and regenerates dry, damaged skin. It also helps to minimise the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for a smoother, younger-looking complexion.

Here’s everything found inside the StyleKorean 24 Days K-Beauty Advent Calendar:

• Biodance – Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask, 4 EA – full size
• Dr.Reju-All – Advanced PDRN Rejuvenating Lip Serum 10ml – full size
• Axis-Y – Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum 50ml – full size
• Beauty of Joseon – Ground Rice and Honey Glow Mask 150ml – full size
• Zeroid– Intensive Oint-Cream 80ml – full size
• Medicube – PDRN Peptide Eye Cream 30ml – full size
• Fwee – Lip & Cheek Glowy Jelly Pot JC02 Mellow Mango 4g – full size
• Centellian24 – Madeca Cream Time Reverse 50ml – full size
• Haruharu Wonder – Rose PDRN Soothing Serum 30ml – full size
• Tocobo– Bio Watery Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ 50ml – full size
• Missha– Airy Fit Sheet Mask Rice, 1 sheet – full size
• Missha – Mascure Hydra Sheet Mask, 1 sheet – full size
• Numbuzin – No.9 NAD Bio Lifting Essence 30ml
• Dr. Althea – 345 Relief Cream Mist 60ml
• COSRX – Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream 50ml
• TIRTIR – Milk Skin Toner 50ml
• COSRX – PEPTIDE-132 Ultra Perfect Hair Bonding Treatment 60ml
• COSRX – PEPTIDE-132 Ultra Perfect Hair Bonding Shampoo 100ml
• Round Lab – 1025 Dokdo Toner 100ml
• SKIN1004 – Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil 30ml – mini size
• Isntree – Gim PDRN Hydro Bouncy Ampoule 10ml – mini size
• Isntree – Gim PDRN Deep Sleep Mask 10ml – mini size
• Round Lab – 1025 Dokdo Cleanser 40ml – mini size
• Dr.Reju-All – Advanced PDRN Rejuvenating Cream 5ml – mini size
• Haruharu Wonder – Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence 30ml – mini size
• Mediheal – Madecassoside Pad, 14 pads – mini size

Elsewhere, the 12 Days Of K-Beauty Advent, worth over £140, is available for £50 at LookFantastic. The gift-wrapped bag features 12 popular Korean beauty products from the likes of Laneige, Anua Medicube and more.

Alternatively, Avant’s Odyssey Advent Calendar 2026 is valued at over £1,029 but costs just £109. Behind each door awaits one of 25 skincare and beauty treasures, from award-winning, clinically proven full-size formulas to the brand’s most-loved essentials.

Included in the countdown is a full-sized bottle of the R.N.A Radical Firmness Anti-Ageing serum. Clinically proven to smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, the serum is designed to boost visible radiance in 28 days.

Back at Boots, the StyleKorean 24 Days K-Beauty Advent Calendar is so new in, it is yet to receive any reviews from shoppers. The Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream, on the other hand, boasts an overall star-rating of 4.7 out of five based on 2,534 reviews.

One satisfied shopper said: “Love this lotion. Just light enough, but provides plenty of moisture. Skin doesn’t break out with this product. Highly recommend.”

A second wrote: “I use this in winter instead of the snail mucin essence, it is very hydrating. I usually use it before sleeping and my skin feels soft and hydrated in the morning it is my last step after toner and serum.”

“I have used this cream on my entire body for at least a year,” a third penned. “I won’t use anything else. I have sensitive skin, this works better than any prescribed creams. I am so happy I found you.”

One shopper, however, wasn’t as impressed with the hydration levels on the Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream, giving it a two-star review. They shared: “I was really excited to try this face cream as I love and adore the essence.

“It was way too lightweight for me though. It absorbed so quickly into my skin and left it tacky. Just wasn’t hydrating enough for my dry skin.”

“Not the biggest fan of this cream,” another two-star review mentions. “Very sticky and not very moisturizing. Gave it a few weeks for an honest chance, very minimal changes noticed. Probably won’t purchase in future.”

Nevertheless, someone else loved their latest Boots purchase, adding: “I’ve been loving the COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All In One Cream. It keeps my skin hydrated all day without feeling heavy or greasy, and I’ve noticed a healthy, radiant glow since I started using it.

“It absorbs quickly, layers well under makeup, and leaves my skin feeling soft, smooth, and plump. A little goes a long way, making it a great everyday moisturizer. I would definitely repurchase it and recommend it to anyone looking for lasting hydration and glowing skin.”

Another five-star review reads: “This is my absolute holy grail of a product. I recommend this cream to everyone I know. My skin was so dry and I’m allergic to alot of products. I have no problem with this and my skin has improved so much since using this.

“I’m on my 4th bottle and will not be stopping anytime soon.” Get the StyleKorean 24 Days K-Beauty Advent Calendar for £89.90 here.