I tried the *cheapest* beauty advent calendars and...

[@tabulous77]

That Sephora $2500 point calendar will live in infamy. We'll be recalling that one for years to come!

[@tracygarrett3952]

Two thousand five hundred?

[@princezzpuffypants6287]

​@tracygarrett3952 you can only purchase it with Sephora points. It requires 2500 points, which means youve spend at least $2500 at Sephora within the year.

[@lynettefinnigan9540]

I honestly think that the cheaper 20-50 dollar ones are better value than the ones that are $600 and into the thousands. Those little sample sizes with a couple of full size is a good way to try something before spending the money on the full product.

[@kratze1738]

Plus there's no frustration when you do get sample sizes, and getting a full size feels like you won the lottery. I agree, it seems the cheaper the calendar (as a rule), the better the deal.

[@daisybutinhertennisoutfit]

one: love your husband coming through with the wildcard calendars. seriously never would’ve thought to look at Costco and Whole Foods so that was fun!!! two: CVS killed it! I feel like going halvesies with one of my sisters and splitting all the little goodies would be so fun.

[@kellyharper367]

Thank you for letting us live vicariously... without spending our money. I'm an old lady on a fixed income. These videos help me shop so that what I do buy... is something I want! ✨️ Happy Holidays 🌟 to you, 🎁 your family, and 💫 all the fellow fans out there!✨️

[@tammygarrett9261]

Me too. I want her as another granddaughter.❤😊

[@OrchidLilies]

I can confirm that the E.L.F Makeup removal balm works wonders! Admittedly, it's the first makeup removal balm I tried, but it melted the makeup away with such a small amount, I didn't need to try any other kind.

[@theredderthebetter1]

I’ve used many and like the E.L.F. a lot. Repurchased many times. 👍🏻

[@gracesmiley3364]

I like that one but it left a film on my skin after rinsing. I double cleanse anyway but the Banila clean it zero doesn't leave a film and works out to a similar price per ounce, plus it's unscented and I don't love the elf scent. It definitely does the job though!

[@tracygarrett3952]

​@@gracesmiley3364I would apply a toner after washing my face. That should get rid of anything left behind. Then you're ready for serum, eye cream, moisturizer/ night cream. Each thing sets you up for the following item.

[@cheyenne21577]

I feel like the Costco one would be a great gift for a spouse or friend who’s going on a trip soon

[@JanPyt]

I was so excited to see you do this video! I got the Target lip one when it was 50% and I was extremely pleased with it. Plus they’re all cruelty free products which is important to me

[@_Mamimi]

The constant worry of my nails popping off is why I stopped wearing those nails. I lost one while serving tables and I never felt a fear and stress like that before

[@standdownrobots_ihaveoldglory]

lol!!! I still get crap about the day that 6 nails popped off during one class… in 1996! I was in my 2nd semester as a Computer Science instructor at a very low budget business college. We didn’t even have a projection setup for the teacher computer, I had to write command lines & flow charts (I was teaching DOS & fully text based applications, no GUI) on the board (with my back mostly to the board, damn I was good!), and then show them the correct way on their computer if needed. Between trying to write with the dry erase markers & typing, my brand new first ever Lee press on nails started flying off every 5-10 mins, we never found all of them. By the 3rd one, my students could not stop laughing. And they were navy blue, I was the 1st person I saw in Billings MT to wear non-traditional polish other than black on their fingers (lol people would stop me and tell me that kind of polish is only for toenails 😂)! I was so proud & I was so embarrassed by the end of the day. The school was verrrrrry small, so by then everyone heard & would not stop mocking me in a very elaborate way. Tbh, 🤫 but these things are great for managing students esp older ones - gets the sass out of their system & they respect you much more if you roll with it when you make yourself look dumb. But a couple students who I see regularly *still* think it’s hilarious…

[@KristenZianourry2015]

Pression nails or acrylic nails

[@suzy8109]

Why don't you ladies just stop biting your nails and learn to grow your natural nails. There was a time when false nails were not around.

[@KristenZianourry2015]

@ why dont u just lose some weight? There was a time where overweight people were not around.

[@KristenZianourry2015]

@ also at least I know for me I don’t bite my nails but leave it to the big back to assume why other women would want to invest in their appearance. Being a pick me makes sense as most plus size women like you are pick mes. You really should really work on your self-esteem.

[@ylvandamme]

I struggle with my mental health in general and it’s amplified by a busy December. Your videos are helping me zone out and just relax.

[@beckieinhorn]

me too 😮

[@princessdaaahlingamor5798]

I’ve been mesmerized by the organizers behind you…. Is that all your makeup? Can you give us a tour of all that please? I love to see how people organize their collections 😊

[@LaurenMaeBeauty]

The top drawers are all my lip products! I actually have a lip declutter filmed and am hoping for that to be my next video so you will get to see them a bit more in-depth! The rest of my makeup is in the ikea drawers they sit on! I am thinking about doing a studio tour in the new year!! 😊🩷

[@abigailsara]

​@LaurenMaeBeauty yes! I'd love to see a tour! I'm looking for inspiration

[@alondrad19]

Omg same 😂

[@gigi2k326]

Lumify is really nice but definitely only use them for special occasions. They really work!

[@LindseyDyan]

Same!

[@KosmicN.]

Box 4 she didn’t even notice she left an extra free perfume sample in number 4, lol

[@genevieveve]

She eventually found it! 😁

[@christina0927]

that Costco one is for me!! def love all the different travel sized skin care products. The Whole Foods one cracked me up 😂

[@sidniemcgraw5136]

I love the lumify drops! I use them when I’m going out or if I haven’t had a good nights rest . They really help if you’re prone to eye redness. I think the target ones are cute and hold enough value for 20$, would be a good gift for a cousin or a friends kid or something, pair it with a gift card or some candy it’s an easy Christmas . Especially with the lack of actives in the skincare one it would be good for tweens just starting to get into skincare.

[@standdownrobots_ihaveoldglory]

Great for 420 fans!!! 😂😂😂

[@zar889]

Hey! I watch your advent calendar videos all the time! I really like the original way of how you filmed, so I can see your live reaction it makes it ready interesting to watch!

[@aleigha9141]

This was a fun video 😊 I think my favorite out of all of them was the CVS Luxe one. I would just use most of the products in that one the most. Plus they were larger sizes. And I’m ok with them not being “luxe” brands. Have a very Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁 hugs 💖

[@cindywollenschlaeger1073]

The Burger King and Vaseline Advent Calenders are awesome x

[@LaurenMaeBeauty]

Lol I will have to check those ones out and watch some unboxings!!

[@lakishiaselby3598]

I personally enjoy seeing your facial expressions

[@joanikirbyhomes]

The CVS ones look nice and Costco too. Happy Holidays Lauren!🎄🥂

[@Kristina_with_the_K]

Commenting as I watch: 12 days of beauty: Def. worth every penny! Those whitening strips are so good for sensitive teeth so just doing a quick touch up with 4 treatments is great. Allergy season is upon us and eyes get red and irritated, visine can rinse the allergen out but these drops will help to restore the brightness faster. The ELF primer is great (one for travel even better) and the setting mist from ELF is good too.

[@biancahicks1359]

This was so fun! I liked the Costco one the best because I really liked the little bottles of Crabtree and Evelyn. The CVS one was good, too. Happy Holidays everyone!!!

[@MiciousDawn]

I’ve used lumify and yes they make the whites of your eyes suuuuper white. I can’t use them anymore because of an eye condition (totally unrelated) but they work

[@KristenZianourry2015]

Stoners need fr

[@AmeliaJ.R.]

I like seeing your reaction to each of the calendar items better than the face down view

[@TheSaltySiren]

WHAAAAT?!??? Lumify?!? I LOVE those! I have an autoimmune deficiency that causes my tissues to be inflamed. My eyes dry out horribly because of this. Lumify is the only eye drop that works for me.

[@J2Jgames]

Is it sjogren's syndrome? My bf has it and I want to get him these eyedrops to try

[@aloluccak.8303]

Wanted to ask the same question 😆 is it sjogren‘s? i am on the hunt for good eye drops

[@airypersiflage]

When you were talking about the CVS calendar being cute for a younger kid, it reminded me of the time my eldest son, who was about 4 at the time, got into my Sephora order and used up a Jazz Club sample in my bedroom. My room smelled AMAZING, but I was a little sad it was all gone! Younger me would have enjoyed the heck out of any of these, TBH.

[@AirBeat-lk3pl]

I also hate gritty lip balms! But I use them as cuticule oil so they don’t go to waste! I have one next to my bed, and one in my hand bag. It’s actually really useful! Oh and sometimes before bed I’ll even put a bit on my toe nail cuticules

[@airypersiflage]

Smart!!!! I also use face creams I don't like the texture or smell of on my feet. They can use as much help as they can get, haha

[@kata8654]

I got the Target skin care advent calendar from my sister and it was really good. I got stuff I like and some new things to try. These are such fun videos. Thank you Lauren.

[@lorimartino6496]

I am glad that there are nice options that aren't so expensive...especially when so many are struggling.❤

[@rayraycrow]

So bored at work right now so this video came in clutch thank you!

[@megansmakeupmusings]

this comment right hereee lol

[@Coco-iw1db]

Would love to see you try the Trader Joe's Advent calendar! never tried it but i've heard good things

[@jessy_e]

Your reaction to the lavender spray 😂😂 chewed up cereal 🤣 Also, love that you have a potty mouth cuz so do I

[@ccharles848]

Just starting the video and I’m so excited! Btw, I use the lumify eye drops as my eyes are very dry. I use them in the morning and sometimes before bed.

[@museumghost]

ok tea!

[@floatingsmiley]

@@museumghostI love lumify!

[@AngelaMissal-e5v]

Hi I got both the Target ones and 1 of the CVS on black friday for 10 each. I thought they were worth it for 20 but 10 was a steal.

[@Lucysil1970]

The Lumify drops are amazing. They turn the whites of your eyes totally white.

[@airypersiflage]

I have chronically dry eyes and they get really irritated by indoor heating so these drops are life saving

[@aprilrich807]

I’ll be on the lookout for that yummy sounding lavender-fish scent!!! 🤣

[@KosmicN.]

Box 3 😂😂😂😂 When she realized what was the bonus item!!!!

[@botheredwithknots-Sandra]

But was the perfume the bonus or the moisture surge?! 😅 😮

[@melrose985]

'Sample not for sale' doesn't always mean sample size. Sephora has been putting it on some full size items (that don't already come in packaging- hair creams and things) in their kits so that people can't try to return them.

[@onlyme23rang]

My opthamologist recommended lumify drops for dry eye. I used them and they worked for me.

[@meganwalker27]

That eyedrop recall was scary as F! All those poor souls who were hurt badly broke my heart 💔 On a related side note, Similasan, who had zero products involved in the recall, my absolutely favorite and most trusted and only brand I ever used.. stopped selling in the USA over that crap because they didn't want to be involved with all our BS - I miss those damn eyedrops soooo much!!! 😢

[@rubylovelet1803]

I wear contacts and suffer from dry eyes. Those eye drops are a life saver I found them when my makeup artist recommended them and tried them on me. She uses them before she shoots videos or takes pictures and she always has some bottles on hand for her clients.

[@RentedFashion]

“Kinda painful. Kinda enjoyable” when talking about lip plumpers. 😂😂😂

[@nataleeee33]

I would have loved that liquid IV😭 especially around the holidays😂

[@emcatz]

Man, I wish I would have known about the CVS ones before they sold out! I would’ve 100% bought at least one (or both if I could have gotten them on sale). Definitely keeping my eye out for those next year, those were legitimately a way better value than all the luxury ones I’ve seen so far!

[@noonacho7902]

Love these calendar unboxings, I think I’ve watched them all 😅 but also love seeing your face and reactions!

[@desireeeeam]

Petition to get Ariana to send Lauren free Mod Vanilla for life 💖

[@TheSaltySiren]

The CVS advent was nice! So far, that’s the one I like the most. Oh! And another CVS advent? Wow!

[@bethschumacher8228]

If you don't like the Olay melts they are great for washing brushes.

[@lipglossed]

Good tip! I got that advent calendar and was debating what to do with those.

[@QueenHeslin]

Hi Lauren!! Love all of your videos. Love love loove the advent calender videos specifically I wish I could get my hands in them, but i will look in the future now that I know there are so many. Keep these videos coming if possible. Fave was the target calender, least was the whole foods & Costco.

[@kristitucker5149]

I bought the CVS one for bogo. Two for $20! Great secret Santa and niece gift!

[@Lpdx]

In one of the corners of yours screen, you should put the total cost of product as you open them up so that we can see overall worth at the end of each box!

[@Thistastesbad]

I use those Olay cleansing melts - not a sample size. I really like them.

[@maureenmccombs2869]

Lumify is 20$ on its own re: the Target advent calendar. I’m going to hunt this advent calendar down! Thanks, Lauren!

[@ghadeeral888]

Nobody make these advent calendars videos like u do I sweaaaar😂❤ love u ma girl!

[@KosmicN.]

Girl opening that first box was so entertaining 😂

[@PriscillaLange]

I LOVE lumify! They make your eyes bright as hell!

[@MamaW30]

LOVE LOVE LOVE Lumify. They are amazing!! They are expensive.

[@mundain8818]

“you better whiten it up.. that’s beauty” damm real 😔🤘

[@aly5856]

I love this format so so so much

[@BelleStreetBoyz]

I honestly think the Target ones were pretty great for $20! The packet of Bioderma was a joke, but the rest of it was pretty solid. 👍🏻

[@poppyvisions6094]

Mary Ruth in the house 😂. You're killing me! This was the best.

[@leslieanderson7695]

Thanks for making a video for us low budget girlies ❣️

[@bigreenize]

The lumify drops are incredible

[@BelleStreetBoyz]

Okay, CVS!!! WE SEE YOU! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Lisa_Uncensored]

The hubby was sweet for getting calendars!

[@WendysJournalAdventure]

“That’s sick as hell” lol “like lavender and fishy latex” hysterical…you really made my day. ❤❤❤

[@RoKer13]

I love the Marshmallow Setting Spray, I changed from the regular matte to that one and I love the scent of it! It’s good when I don’t have time to put on perfume lol

[@SG-unhinged]

I travel almost constantly and eye drops are a must! Good value and very good product...if you use them. And the Poparazzi nail polish is the BEST!! For a non-gel nail polish it is the BEST!!! Stays on forever!!!

[@MsGee-rd9qc]

No. I need to see your reaction. It's everything 😂

[@MamaW30]

Ohhhh…just started the video and I am settled in ready to watch! Thank you! This is exactly what I need rye neow! ♥️

[@christa2047]

Those lumify drops are amazing and they’re different than other redness reducing drops. You should give them a try.

[@Oorang3e]

I LOVE this opening set up!!!

[@pinkfeet518]

i’m sure someone else told you this LOL but the mac stack mascara was advertised to be able to layer as many layers as you want without it looking spidery. i liked that part but it flaked like crazzzzzyy on me

[@DKNyborg]

13:31 love that cleansing balm. It's my everyday!

[@genb_genbeauty]

The Whole Foods calendar may have been the worst but your reactions were the best for content. 😂 I absolutely love that your husband thought of you, though! Super sweet!! 💝 CVS kind of came in clutch, I don't hate it!

[@maureenbyrd4642]

Love the Lumify drops.

[@sspivey38]

thanks so much these videos, you are the best on youtube! are there calendars just with makeup? I don't want all of the skincare and they all seem overloaded with them.

[@laurenmarzocca3903]

i kind of like the idea of the costco one. i assume that they sell all of these brands and costco obviously has great deals, so it would be nice to get to try these things without having to buy a metric ton of them 😂

[@wendym356]

Your remarks (especially about the final box) made me laugh out loud. What a treat of a video!

[@StillNatty]

You need the NYX x Home Alone Advent Calendar! Everything full size!

[@darcye7629]

I got the beauty and skincare ones from Target. I was pleased with the products I received.

[@lesliejones8462]

I am soooo excited for this!

[@LaurenMaeBeauty]

🩷😊

[@deevah2450]

This video was SO FUN!

[@RoseJKers]

4:54 That looks like a mini brand toy! they is no reason for it to be that small.

[@Sursie_Metzger]

That’s exactly what I thought! That’s criminally small. Especially when I get the travel size for $4 from the dollar store 😮‍💨

[@joyousenoful]

I adore those Lumify drops! They’re a legit brand, not sketchy

[@Sherapop49er]

I wish I could have seen your face when you opened the Whole Foods calendar 😂

[@annakariol]

I love this view!!!

[@kate98765]

Those CVS ones were pretty alright! I agree

[@kbutler317]

Oh man I’m cracking up because I’m a crunchy gal who doesn’t even wear makeup but I found you while looking for recommendations for my 20 yr old daughter. That being said the whole foods one was my favorite! Mary Ruth vitamins are the best and Patcha bath bombs are some of the best I’ve ever used. They last forever in the tub

[@vvs9992003]

The cvs boxes’ packaging is far superior to the others, feels like one of the luxury calendars you’ve opened

[@boogiebear3095]

I love long videos 😍 so ready for this

[@TheSaltySiren]

Lauren, I’ve lived in my house for 11 years now. I sooooo miss having a soaking tub. My kids’ bathroom has the tub, but it isn’t big enough for me to comfortably soak in. I swear my next house needs to have a nice size tub in the master bathroom.

[@arii_mariii]

I tried the 25 below beauty related advent calendars and both were absolutely amazing and well worth it for only five dollars!

[@bnb0510]

Lumify is the best thing ever! I use them once a day. They’re so good!

[@Gjigfvniyf]

Oh I am SO into this. I didn’t even know this was something I needed but holy crap I’m invested

[@gabriellegenereux4528]

I love these longer videos just going ham on a bunch of calendars, just be careful of using the exacto-knife to get products out of the plastic holders! They can snap pretty easily since they are pretty thin blades and get into your eye or cut you.

[@phouse1964]

Did you see the P Louise Train adventure calendar ? One to put on the 2025 list. I’d love to hear your opinion?

[@coeurdequebecoise]

I love the curel hand cream!

[@Barbs_Collectibles]

I love the Target skin care calendar. I was able to get it for $10 so 😊

[@ManalHussain-cg1sm]

omg was waiting for this!

[@LaurenMaeBeauty]

😊😊😊

[@megbennettMUA]

What I feel like the first target one was good! Even with the tiny cleaning oil I still feel like you could get a few uses out of it

[@hawaboutnow]

Definitely relaxing to see someone else spend their money 😂