A WASTE OF MONEY & POTENTIAL!? | Benefit Gorgeous Grocer 2024 Advent Unboxing (Advent #3)

[@Alexandria-Ryan]

This Calendar had the potential to be SO COOL!😭 Thank you Helix Sleep for sponsoring! Helix’s Black Friday Sale is running now and they are offering my followers an EXCLUSIVE limited-time offer- Visit helixsleep.com/alexandria to get 27% off your mattress (plus two FREE pillows) and receive a Free Bedding Bundle with your Luxe or Elite order. Offers subject to change. #helixsleep

[@Asunavulpix27]

When you stated you bought it because it was a shopping basket I thought it would be the soup cans and such too! Do you know how fast I would have bought that calendar if that was inside. Now I know if I want a advent calendar spend the extra money shipping it from the uk or Europe

[@CheyenneDoucet]

I just saw someone inbox the P Louise advent calander and OMG!!! This has to be the best of the year!! Please try it!!

[@GingerSmurfette]

You do realise you used the entirety of that setting spray with the 1 and a half spritzes 😂

[@camillepatenaude9246]

Don’t forget to get your fav lancôme mascara 12/26! ulta has it on black friday sale for $15 :))

[@DinkyInky2]

Poor Wren! I hope hes feeling better. Give him and sleepy Tater cuddles . If they had made one of those blushers full size, and one of those tints full size, it would have been so much better. Still looking for a replacement to OG Dallas, as since they changed the colour, I can't wear it.

[@katrynasunrise1015]

when the basket becomes empty, you can store your tears there. tears for spending money on samples.

[@m.service5584]

😂

[@PeggyParrish-sg1eu]

😂😂😂

[@kimabee2422]

Hilarious!

[@kelqueen9998]

Except, they'll all leak out. 😛🥲

[@Kayyouhu77]

@@kelqueen9998Because human tears will melt this Devil's Grocery Basket.

[@keajahlaws8546]

as someone who used to work at ulta i can confirm that pretty much everything in there was a free sample

[@mommashawna707]

There lies the question I have for Ulta, (I know you only worked there I’m not directing this at you, I was just wondering if you questioned it also) how do they make you spend so much money for free samples? It’s never made sense to me. Free is free and the companies give them to the stores to give out free yet with Ulta you have to spend so much money to get them. It just always boggled my mind.

[@itsgaylebitxh]

​@mommashawna707 They don't make you, but the idea of getting something for free can incentivize spending more. You want one shirt, but it's buy2get1 free? It feels like you got a discount when in reality, you spent more than you wanted to. The deals with brands tends to be "you spend $50 with tarte/ you get a free tarte sample." The free samples are NEVER free

[@enochchaos9152]

​@@mommashawna707 Marketing. People will go into a store knowing roughly what they want/ what they will spend. If they are then told if you spend xyz then you get a free sample then many people will subconsciously believe it's a deal and so will purchase more just to get the sample. If they were just free with any purchase then low spenders would also get them, having to pay to be able to receive a sample may make people feel more exclusive. There's lots of psychology and research and thought behind most marketing and even how shops work

[@candyace]

@@mommashawna707Not that I worked for Ulta or anything, but this is common at makeup/skincare stores in general. Sephora does the same thing. At this point, I think it’s just to get you to sign up for their rewards programs or to have you buy more product (either to get points to redeem a sample or to get a sample advertised as free with the product.)

[@cavafrick]

This honestly pisses me off so bad. I work for Dillard's in fragrance & every week w our shipments we get free gifts w purchase to give customers & the shower gels, lotions, small perfums are SO much bigger than any of these. And they're free. I hate these companies ripping everyone off! We collectively need to stop buying crappy advent calendars! Boo Benefit! Yay Tater & Ren!

[@simplythebestgirl]

I ❤ Dillard's! You all are great at customer service, even when I go in looking shabby, lol. Everyone is very nice and respectful. 💖😍💖

[@snakewithapen5489]

​​@@simplythebestgirl Dillard's is where i shop for "fancy" clothes for events LOL it's usually quite nice in there

[@ericapaquette9624]

Some people watch hallmark shows to get into the holidays ....I watch you open calendars 😅

[@roxannelippard3354]

Me too it’s more entertaining

[@punkfish77954]

This should be top rated most relatable comment.

[@mommashawna707]

I do both, sorry I have a lot of time on my hands.😂

[@fleetwoodmacncheese4159]

Same. Both are tear-jerkers...Alex getting samples and Temu beauty tools makes me want to cry...😅 Why tf didn't Benefit do the grocery items like pictured on the website?! Whyyyyyy?! The are so cute! 😭😭😭😭 🥝💚🖤

[@alysha2162]

So true lol 😂

[@elizabethcoylewrites]

I'm a writer who rarely wears makeup and yet this is my favorite comfort channel on KZbin! You remind me of a beloved protagonist from everyone's favorite romance novel, and I feel so happy and cozy watching you unbox makeup.

[@sheramelton3583]

Exactly! You hit the nail on the head! So comforting and uplifting.

[@tezzcan1]

I never wear make up. What with being that time of life plus heart problems any makeup melts off my face within 30mins. But I’m obsessed with this channel and especially the advent ones.❤

[@Paperscrapper]

I developed an allergy to make up, and I love this channel too. Every now and then I think I could try to wear some again, but I really can't.

[@poyznelf]

I do not wear makeup at all. This is the only makeup channel I watch anymore and I love Alexandria

[@karennoneyabeeswax7929]

I’ve heard of you! Kinda cool to find you on this channel too! Wishing you and your career all the best!

[@newtpollution]

Alexandria: Remember play food? Me, a preschool teacher: I can't escape it, actually.

[@Cascadeis]

This advent calendar would make a great (if epensive) toy for my play kitchen-loving 3 y o.

[@alyssag6429]

felt that

[@nerdmaid1240]

How cool would it be if the boxes looked like play food, meaning the packaging could be reused by kids. One of the issues with advent calendars is the waste. Some are moving towards outer packaging that can be reused, why not all. 😊

[@WillSing4TP]

😂

[@huntressmma1822]

Love seeing the Sephora trash tree in the back ground🎄

[@sugarmouse3555]

I wish it wasn't covering her beautiful dog picture.

[@krumdelakrum]

I just noticed thats what it was 🤣 too funny

[@smlorrin]

'Fun Size' is what candy companies call the little bars that most people give out at Halloween.

[@BeckyA59]

And those are just not much fun! 😅

[@jmarshal]

Like the single M&M in a wrapper? Fun!! 😂

[@ShannonStevens-gl7le]

There's nothing fun about them. I gotta eat 10 and then wallow in wrapper shame

[@magpie4948]

I watched an "influencer" unbox this calendar not too long ago and his reaction to it kinda shocked me lol. This is priced at almost 170 dollars...thats not cheap! This influencer didnt really get upset or side eye anything in here! This is easily 75% minis..cmon yall lol. Thats a lot to pay for some samples. And I normally dont post responses but cmon lol. We're not all getting this as PR. Its not free to us. He said the video wasnt sponsored but his reaction told me at some point..he was sponsored by Benefit and wanted to be again in the future lol. I watch your content to see an ACTUAL review..so thank you!

[@IsaacIsaacIsaacson]

a lot of influencers seem to be scared to critique stuff in case they get taken off PR lists.

[@magpie4948]

@@IsaacIsaacIsaacson oh for sure! I dont think we need them to be brutal but when they see it not adding up... cant they give it a sideways glance? lol We all know lol.Its disappointing to see them sell out. Worse yet..they let US be the ones that get stuck with a next to worthless purchase.

[@LilithNow]

This! I am not watching anybody else anymore, cause I always feel so strange sitting here, watching the screen and go "how can you be so enthusiastic about that sample size face mask /body gel thingy?!"

[@iheartbusterk82]

That’s one of the biggest reasons why I love Alexandria, she’s not afraid to really speak her mind on stuff. Even if she really likes a brand, like the Vogue calendar, she’ll still call them out for featuring less luxurious iterations of a product or products that essentially came from Temu. And the upside? If she sings the praises of a calendar? Like last year’s Vogue and every year’s P. Louise? You know it’s worth your money.

[@magpie4948]

@@iheartbusterk82 Exactlly! Its sad that I know before I watch an influencers video...that theyre gonna say nice things no matter what,because of the relationship theyve had with the brand in the past. Idk why its hard to be honest..sometimes products suck lol. Its not always gonna be a homerun. When it is..praise it! But when its not..they OWE it to us to be honest. Its our money theyre wasting if they arent

[@crystalmather5448]

If they’re saying it’s $322 value and the item price for the full size/ minis is $203, then they’re essentially saying all the “fun size ” items are approximately $8 each… because there’s $119 left and if there’s 15 of them that’s $8…. There’s no way they’re even close to being that much each.

[@pagecinnas8498]

Dollar Tree has baskets made very, very similar. They have black, blue, and grey. I got 6 of them. There are smaller ones, too. All are $1.25. You're welcome.

[@theirishslyeyes]

I have two of them, and love them!

[@thekawaiislartibartfast42]

I was downstairs (im in a homeless shelter) and i was sitting on the couch and a kid comes peeking over my shoulder and asks me what im watching so i tell him and he chews his lip and nods. "She seems kind of irritated (i had my earbuds in!)" So i explained that you paid a pretty good amount of money. He nods again and says "She should play Roblox. I bet shed feel better."

[@m.service5584]

Aww ...

[@thekawaiislartibartfast42]

@m.service5584 it just made my day and i had to share!

[@SweetPea112]

That's actually so sweet!!

[@thekawaiislartibartfast42]

@SweetPea112 it really was!

[@katiekawaii]

Aw, sweet kid 🥰

[@rebekah1180]

Alexandria out here being a makeup private investigator. We appreciate your work Detective!🕵️‍♀️

[@daleblanquita]

Tater falling asleep while eating his treat has literally given me the strength I need to make it through the rest of this year

[@cadavher]

Right? Too cute!

[@bmichellew2010]

Everytime I see her pups it makes me want a little dog. But I'm not sure how my cat would deal with it.

[@jessica_meigs]

My theory on the lack of lid with the brow pencil, since it seems no one's has one: the pencils wouldn't fit in the box with the lid on, so Benefit's solution was to pull the lids off as they packaged them so they wouldn't have to spend more money redesigning the box and/or actually giving the purchaser something of actual value.

[@toreason8146]

That definitely sounds plausible although you'd think they'd just include the lid as well so you can then put it on?! Very strange

[@yourfuturewaifu9061]

I kind of wonder if the plastic polymer can't take that heat and be that size for a lid. Like there's enough for the brow housing, but for the lid it could be too brittle. The sides would be too thin and plastics can be more persnickety than you would think.

[@elizabethread1674]

No lids is weird. Like others have said, I don’t wear makeup anymore. I love watching you unbox anything (to be honest), but Advent Calendar unboxing is definitely your forte. Your personality, depth of knowledge and honesty make watching your videos one of my favourite things. 😊🇨🇦

[@laura6796]

I really feel like these calendars should be about $10 since they appear to be freebies. These companies should honor their customers with way better and way cheaper calendars.

[@nom-nomnami1743]

They've caught on that they can lure us in with cute packaging. But that's not the ONLY thing we want. Yes I LOVE good packaging, but if you give me a pile of shit in a pretty box. You still gave me a pile of shit.

[@GeeSmith333]

I knew as soon as I saw they chose to taunt us with the groceries we can't afford, that this would be some 🐂💩😩😂😂😂 It did brighten the under eye

[@YaDamnSkippi]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 not the groceries that us brokies can’t afford! I cackled out loud.

[@baybeachbeauty]

😂I’m dead

[@animekittykitty]

The sad thing is that at least grocery samples have the decency to be free.

[@beckycarlson1957]

I haven’t seen a grocery store in my area give samples in many years. If they still do it it’s only for like 2 hours on a Sunday morning or something like that. Not when I shop though.

[@shellnet411]

I could tell the difference after you put that pink Under your eye it actually did look really nice

[@Jacqueline7]

I’m a huge dog person so the bonus calendar at the end is my favorite!! Tater dosing off while trying to eat the treat was so freaking precious! 🥰

[@sheHerTheyThem]

My husband went through and picked out the interesting looking calendars from behind you, he decided Fenty, Macy's , Harrods, there's a pink one yup,HE was pointing out the ones he is interested in watching you unbox❤ we watch together. Happy advent season y'all 🎉

[@StLsalsagirl]

❤

[@BeckyA59]

That's so sweet!

[@sheHerTheyThem]

@BeckyA59 thank you! He really is. We both are her fans. He humours me and agrees with me on which calendars I would buy, thanks to our years of watching together! P. Louise, Liberty of London, and Harrods as well as Cult pens we added this year after we watched another unboxing video. And we both agree sephora is garbage and we doubt they are worthy of consumer dollars ever.

[@paulmaccaroni]

Side note: I appreciate the year on the title card, in the title itself, and announced in the intro 😂 because I catch myself accidentally watching older advent calendar videos. Not that it's a problem because I am happy to watch those too!

[@Cascadeis]

I do the same thing - accidentally watching any older videos I haven't already seen! XD

[@WillSing4TP]

Omg, I've done that too!😂

[@bethlovesthings]

No apology needed 29:58 These companies can afford to fact check the information on their website & they should all have QA/QC practices in place. Zero sympathy for massive companies but allllll the love for Alexandria & calling out their BS & mistakes all whilst being gracious, hilarious & endearing. 😂 Advent season coming in swinging ❤🎄

[@katieadams7708]

The basket is for easy disposal of all the crap into your trash can. Sorry that’s harsh, but the basket does make a handy garbage receptacle. I giggled my way through this one. Your righteous indignation is so freaking fun.

[@snakewithapen5489]

I am reminded of Atomic Shrimp's "Respond to aggression (bad advent calendars?) not with compliance, but with righteous indignation"

[@Dawn_Aramoana63]

Love watching Alexandria tear brands apart...in the sweetest way of course. Highly recommended by other content creators and influencers who also love to watch her 😊

[@readingonmybreaks2523]

"For a little guy...that's a respectful mist" 😂

[@DebbieM-p8c]

Alexandria I’m at 66 year old grandma who stumbled upon your channel. You immediately drew me in. I don’t use most of the products I see but being able to watch your reviews is a highlight of my day. I’m now watching the older ones. Thank you for your humor, wit, honesty and giving this grandma laughter each day. Please don’t stop!!! Ever!!!😂

[@DreaM82mp]

Not me scaring myself thinking Wren was relaxing on the very top of the pile of advent calendars 🤦‍♀️ Although I can't unsee it now 😂

[@bethanyaliceh9796]

I'd maybe keep the basket on your filming desk so when you're doing unboxings you can keep the products in there so they don't roll off/get misplaced? Might help you keep things together until you decide what to keep/donate/gift?

[@PekebunMager]

Good ones, we all knew how messy she could be

[@jmarshal]

It can be the naughty basket and all stickers, hair grippies, scrunchies, key chains, and coupons can get lobbed in there to think about what they’ve done.

[@taylorciot23]

The way Alex said "its a make up product" 😂 the bar is so on the floor after the horror of the sephora beauty insider

[@jet__girl]

Advent calendars need rules. They need to be 25 days long. And if they are beauty or hygiene or skincare related at least half the products should ve full size. And if they are over 150dollars they need a luxury item on the last day.

[@romantic_hippie]

Can't do that, makes too much sense

[@britt4130]

That powder definitely brightened your under eye! It genuinely looks airbrushed

[@christianasherrill5849]

I never click so fast except for these videos

[@Alexandria-Ryan]

Thank you so much for watching!!

[@christianasherrill5849]

@@Alexandria-Ryan I’m always happy to :)

[@ElementoDisidente]

So much packaging for those tiny tiny tubes! Definitely not worth the money, cute basket or not. Dang it! I hope Wren gets better soon! Seeing him and Tater is always a welcome treat. ❤

[@rosemarybelore6622]

You are the bestest advent calendar opener ever!! You are like an investigator. You track down the size, ounces, grams etc. We are being ripped off and you can prove it!! lol Love love love watching you get so steamed about these guys doing us dirty. If there is ever going to be a change for the good in these calendars it’ll be because of you Alexandria ❤️ Seriously you should do an investigation on them because you are on to something with them putting cheaper versions of their products in advent calendars and subscription boxes. Now it’s samples not for resale! Like what the heck? These are freebies and we pay for them in advent calendars and subscription boxes!! Disgraceful tactics by these big companies to cheat us out of our money and thank you for showing us this ❤

[@Samlovest.]

Thank you for wasting money so we don't have to,I truly appreciate it and all you do. I was so tempted to purchase this. Not now. Very disappointed in benefit. I buy loads of benefit staples. However theyre on borrowed time with me..Thank you❤ Have a lovely day. Only just saw at the end little wren.bless him ,hope he heals up fast.❤

[@Chaoslootgoblin]

I would love to see all the trash items, I mean the best value items hung up on the Christmas trees in the background that way things can be repurposed as ornaments

[@katiekawaii]

Tree isn't nearly big enough 😄

[@mrsbinkbonk]

A “Tree of Fame” and a “Tree of Shame”

[@P3achR1ngz]

I recently got recommended one of your older videos and subscribed. I'm obsessed with your advent series and I love how honest and expressive you are

[@britt4130]

I’ve been bingeing your old advent calendar videos and I love them so much. Especially when you get a little spicy 😂

[@punkfish77954]

My favorite Spicy one where you can see her loose her absolute mind, is The Chanel one. It was lowkey my comfort video for like literal years. 😅

[@nabywanieks]

"Daddy were down!" My favorite movie as well lol. No one ever gets my references. I often just say Darlaaa for no reason 😂

[@brookgordon6961]

This reminds of the Avon samples my Mom use to give me for Christmas or my Birthday.

[@itscjhey]

I love the hand gestures when you get sassy Alexandria. "It's still - [leans back and points mascara down the barrel of the camera] - NOT GOOD" 😂

[@AlwaysAChicagoGirl]

You flipping out while the Nutcracker is playing in the background is E V E R Y T H I N G. You are a delight. Don't ever change, my dear! What you see as flaws, we see as your charm and joy. You have a bald Auntie in me. Feeling your pains and frustrations. XoxoX

[@SunshineArt]

If I've learnt anything from last year, all of these Advent calendars are just a place for companies to offload their extra samples. It is rare nowadays to find a Advent calendar that has more than 25% full size or travel-sized products. It's usually all samples or parts of a set split over several days. That's all profit it can't possibly cost them anything because they've already got all of these samples they just need to pay for the Box to be made.

[@KristenZianourry2015]

Yeah the only one I could see myself getting is that nice Sephora one that sells out pretty fast.

[@rose_and_thorns]

I will say, even when their calendars are......not amazing, I have such a soft spot for Benefit. It was the first higher-end cosmetic brand I used in my late teens, and I loved their kitschy packaging and fun products. Like, I have such nostalgia for the Lemon-Aid concealer, Do It Daily moisturizer, the Gilded highlighter stick, etc.

[@JanHuber-v2s]

I’m beginning to love these terrible advent calendars for the sad madness you detail. I have to chuckle at your humor. ❤

[@brookenames7792]

If you want more calendars 5 below has 4 makeup/bath advents for $5 each. It’s just like Sephora‘s but for the price it should be.

[@RisseDesBluts113]

I'm so happy you put up an advent calendar today. 😭 I had been wishing for one so bad lol

[@nona7214]

same haha im like literally coming back to her channel every other day to see if shes posted

[@TalenynWren]

Same. I keep checking just to make sure KZbin wasn’t holding out on me. (But also don’t want Alexandria to feel rushed)

[@annadover976]

As soon as I saw it was a new unboxing I couldn't hit the button fast enough. Love the way u break everything down.

[@joybesser756]

I already knew that this advent calendar was going to rattle your brain and make you a little heated. 😂😂 I know because when I watched it, I got annoyed lol. I would definitely not be happy if I paid 165$ for this calendar for what you get. I purchased the PLouise train and that’s it! That is because we all know we are going to get good value! ❤ I’m newer to your channel and you totally remind me of my bestfriend! You were meant to do this. Not everyone has good personality on their channels, and you have so much of it!❤

[@teridoster5840]

It really is infuriating when companies include free samples/gifts with purchase as the majority of items in their advent calendars. I know they only see the holiday season as one big cash grab to boost their already crazy profit margins. There’s very few advent calendars I’d even consider buying anymore… but I still absolutely LOVE watching you unbox them 😅 💜

[@EmisWorldOfficial]

You can use the basket to store doggie toys, clothes or other doggie items, Toilet paper in a guest bathroom uhhhh maybe cleaning products? Idk tbh lol

[@Kayyouhu77]

Sephora and Benefit - a match made in....heaven. I'm trying to be nice, it's the holidays.

[@celarts5752]

I don't even wear makeup, my skin's way too sensitive for that kinda thing, but it's always infuriating when these companies just decide to offload samples onto y'all and call them "advent calendars", like I wouldn't even bat an eye if it was revealed that all these samples were close to expiration or just would not be allowed to be given out any more by next year or somethin

[@tmontanez2]

I really though wren was on top of the tree at first 😂😂😂 then I realized it was the painting I just didn't see tatter lol

[@ashleighfaith2489]

I don’t do my brows and I have never used benifit (and likely won’t), but I watched to the end just to see your reactions! Thanks for doing what you do. It brings such joy to folks who may be going through things. Your channel is such a nice and happy place on the internet

[@dixierae6063]

Alexandria I cannot get enough of your boys. Sweet Wren too tired for a treat. LOL My big boy wakes up from a snoring coma laying flat on his back and out like a light if he hears me eating a slice of cheese. :-) Seeing these fellas after your videos has planted a seed in my heart that there is more than enough room in home for a couple of brothers. ♡

[@muggle804]

I’m at the start and already I can see the danger warnings and the disappointment ahead. 😂

[@mizzLopez]

I'm glad you do this because this would have been something that I would have fallen for and regretted immensely!

[@aleigha9141]

Wheeeeee! I love your advent calendar unboxings! 🎉 with that being said, Benefit is borderline criminal with their “fun size” products 😳 imagined value at its finest. Love seeing Tater and Wren ❤️ 🐾 I hope Wren feels better fast! Hugs 💖

[@lbednaz]

The basket with plastic food with be a great gift for a child or preschool classroom!

[@tashajones1287]

I absolutely love the advent season 😍. Really hoping these unboxings get better for you lol the disappointment of the first one was just unreal lol this is why I watch these videos so I know what not to buy 😂 thank you for your sacrifice

[@dramaminedream22]

I’d use the basket to carry stuff I need to from room to room. Thinking about it now, I’m not sure how often that happens for me but It must happen sometimes. 😂

[@smbledsoe21]

Cleaning supplies!

[@Cristy-nn9pb]

While the basket is super cute, it's not with $164.

[@hannahlee9989]

I have a cardboard box upstairs to put stuff in that needs to go downstairs. And one downstairs for stuff that needs to go upstairs. Tbf both end up sitting around gathering fluff… the novelty of the basket might help me keep on track. Maybe. Xxx

[@dianaallen5700]

I love the sass...was having a bad day but my grin is back. Thank you.

[@dubbyxo]

I am not a makeup girlie BUT I throughly love and enjoy your videos! You’re hilarious and adorable 💖

[@fayefoster4476]

Why doesn't Alexandria have a million subscribers? Her content is entertaining, and she is adorable. I'm perplexed!

[@jennifergranger7499]

That was the most southern passive aggressiveness coming out at 23:20 😂

[@janemcnaughten7275]

Hello Alexandria. Agatha Christie has nothing on you😂😂😂😂😂😂 The Miss Marple of the Advent calendar rip offs. So far: No Vogue. No: Sephora. No Benefit. Hmmm I wonder what the great detective finds next. 😊😊😊😊 Love this time of year. Jane in New Zealand 🇬🇧 🇳🇿

[@ruthquick9040]

The "play foods" packaging would of been adorable, probably would of purchased if so...great vid!!!

[@wernstberger]

Hi Alexandria! You shoudl check out the Fortnum & Mason Feasting Advent Calendar!

[@Neonmoonstitch]

Yesssssss!!!! It’s the best time of the year!!!!! Spill the tea girl!!!

[@StLsalsagirl]

😂 Agreed, on all counts!

[@Plum_bird]

As always, we appreciate your sacrifice to help us save money and not get scammed.

[@jessicahaha9]

I never thought of Just Friends as a Christmas movie until now, thank you for the excellent excuse to watch it again and get Forgiveness in my head for the eight bajillionth time 😂

[@Tonyaisquirky]

IDEA: Day 25 being at the bottom of all of those 24 tiny boxes and be a nice big eye shadow pallet

[@2bleushadow]

I don't think I even know what benefit eyeshadow looks like. 💭

[@cassiemaayzombiesceks2256]

@@2bleushadowI actually threw some out today, it’s not very good 🤣 I gave it to my kid to play with and even she didn’t want it.

[@2bleushadow]

@cassiemaayzombiesceks2256 😯 Well maybe there's a reason it's basically excluded from their branding then. 😅

[@dixierae6063]

It's our voices that are telling you to check all the Oz and the prices alexandria. We love you and thank you very much for telling us what is really going on. Hugs

[@hollyjayne]

Tater looks so good now! Bless his little boop! ❤

[@smarttechaddict]

I bought 4, I've done 2 now and have a lovely excel spreadsheet with prices and if they're travel. I like organisation! The M&S winning with cost of £50 value of £340.

[@CarryOnChronically]

You have no idea how much joy these videos bring me. You are a delight. I don’t even have any intention to buy an advent calendar.

[@dixierae6063]

I've seen this opened already a couple times and I've been dying to see what Alexandria has to say. Hers is always the only review that matters.

[@tammylynn1966]

You are THE BEST …… I have tried watching other advent calendar videos, but I never finish them. I can watch your videos over and over again. Thank you for making me laugh and your videos help me unwind after a hard days work as a nurse. My shifts are 12 hours long. When I get home, I shower, put on my jammies, make a cup of tea and watch your videos. Thank you ❤

[@shelbygarcia91]

The brow pencil is definitely supposed to have a lid 😂

[@l.u.o.n.n.o.t.a.r]

Oh the basket would be great for mushroom picking!

[@pamelajackson6954]

I love your advent calendar videos. And I totally agree that free gifts are not a value. Love your hair this way so cute.

[@kelseysunsolicitedopinion]

I’m 3 minutes in but it’s giving “subtle foreshadowing”

[@carmengarza1232]

I'm starting to think companies like Benefit & Sephora (and any future sample-stuffing offenders) have officially put the nail in my advent purchasing coffin. Their contents are insulting.

[@Kayyouhu77]

Right? And it's not just that you don't get as much product - those tiny things are also hard to use.

[@BarczaKellenberger]

OMG! You need to absolutely keep it! Whether it's true or not, this is special to you. People create packages, packages do not create people. Rock it girl, salute kislux !

[@vivienkoles1880]

I'm a simple woman, I see a new advent calendar video from you and I click.

[@freckledandred]

You can definitely pull off bright colors because of your high contrasting light skin and dark hair. You also look amazing in a red lip

[@doreimi1809]

I thought Wren learned to climb the tree and was just chilling xD

[@mozav9]

I skip everyone else's advent calender openings until i see yours first! Thanks for your honest opinions

[@jodietester2415]

Ohh vanilla frosting paint… sounds lovely 😂😂

[@thefallenangel3454]

I stopped watching beauty content a while back, but I still check in for advent season every year. Glad to be back.

[@ryannheninger1602]

It should be illegal to apply any value to a sample item. Full size or mini fine. They don’t charge for samples in stores.

[@siobhangallagher8514]

You are my absolute favorite comfort channel ❤ I have a high stress job and watching your videos before bed helps my brain calm down and laugh a little. I re-watch your advent calendar videos all year long 😂

[@jeanettehammond8692]

This is insane - not as bad as the Sephora calendar but insane none the less!

[@AspiringNormie]

I thoroughly enjoy the madder Alexandria gets, the southern accent gets more and more prominent.

[@ChayW]

I also got sucked in by the little basket 🤦‍♀️ it’s just too cute!!

[@nikifmradio]

The first thing I thought when the first box was opened was “is there no lid?” 😭😂 I’ve officially decided to only shop at places that don’t try to get one over on customers during advent calendar season 🎉 I’M LOOKING AT YOU SEPHORA 🗣️

[@JensHangOut]

Is it just me or are these like leftover Ipsy Bag deluxe samples? The basket is cute and maybe you could use it for like the farmers market if it is made well enough but dang Benefit!

[@MarzNGrama]

That's what I thought too...leftover Ipsy bag items.