LUXURY CALENDARS ARE BAD!? THE WORST ITEM!? | $220 Saks Advent Calendar Unboxing #19

[@Alexandria-Ryan]

EDIT: By the way I meant this is one of the worst items in this years calendars! The single vitamin and the stickers from last years calendars have it beat! Hey guys! I hope you are all having a wonderful day! I wanted to say sorry for not having the puppies unbox their advent calendar at the end of this video. I think I am just really nervous about giving Tater random treats now even though Im sure that had nothing to do with wha happened. Let me know if you would like to see them still at the end of the videos even if it's just them getting their regular treats! Also let me know what you thought of this video! Love ya💖

[@Mizz.Person]

Stop apologizing! 🩷 no worries, carry on! 😁

[@DawnYarnDoll]

Give the puppy's hugs and love for me ♥

[@birdiebridges3510]

I'm sure Tater is OK without his treats from the calendar. His health is most important. You are a awesome furr mommy. He is precious.

[@theelaavar]

Any puppy involvement is always welcome!! ❤️❤️🐶

[@sarahlandrith384]

Always love seeing the boys 😊

[@thatgirlisawkward]

The only thing worse than the audacity of these companies to include samples that aren't supposed to be for sale in $200 advent calendars is the amount of people that will tell you it's actually worth it 🙃

[@melaniejerrils3671]

Those people are the ones who would see a bugger on your face and not say anything to u. Just let u talk and talk and take bites of food and nothing. Did this possibly happen to me? Maybe. Yes. Yes it sure did

[@jamiemiesler322]

Samples AND tea lights they’re calling a “candle”. So you buy your mom, sister, best friend an advent calendar thinking you got her something to brighten her day every single day right up to Christmas 🥰 Why? Because you’re both so busy with life (work) But then you both realize that “fancy brand” stuff is going to end up in that drawer we all have of crap we don’t want but haven’t thrown away yet. These brands need to do better or don’t bother. It’s not like the old days. People post about this. Do better please.

[@emilymulcahy]

@@melaniejerrils3671 booger* bugger means something sexual that I won't say on Alexandria's channel or a bad name to call someone in the uk

[@melaniejerrils3671]

@@emilymulcahy Really? Well to set it straight i was talking about the little nasty slimy things in the nose. Thanks and i will be more careful when using the word in the future.

[@SussexSandra]

@@emilymulcahy It sure does mean something different here in the UK😮🇬🇧

[@rococogoth]

This could just be an advent calendar unboxing channel and I'd be delighted.

[@Babycat42069]

I would also be very okay with this series going beyond the holidays

[@ame8901]

Just what I was thinking

[@elenalizabeth]

If only companies also made Easter or Halloween (31 days) advent calendars 🤔

[@rococogoth]

@@elenalizabeth Aaaaa, I would LOVE a Halloween advent calendar, and an Easter one!! ..And a summer one too because not a lot happens between June-August.

[@bellz9113]

@@elenalizabeth there are a few companies that do this but I believe they are mostly European. I used to see Eltoria review non Christmas advent calendars on her channel.

[@bethc4084]

Toothpaste? No one tell sephora, they’ll add two tubes to next year.

[@jennw9930]

Lmao! They would put in a single use foil packet

[@thelalathestrange]

😂

[@catherinecox6275]

@@jennw9930 but one packet each in three different days

[@jennw9930]

@@catherinecox6275 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 yes!

[@mirandacoulter888]

Depending on the brand, a full size tube of toothpaste could be a decent value 😂 (but that’s assuming they’re actually going to include full sized items)

[@ainslielulabelle13]

I could watch Advent calendar unboxing until the end of eternity 😍

[@giacatuara]

Same! I love them so much lol!

[@skullbarbie8015]

Yes girl me too!!

[@awetistic5295]

It's weirdly comforting to watch them and I never want it to stop.

[@kat7047]

I think you’ve underestimated how much we like you 😊 you could cook, organize, get ready, get unready, open advent calendars, play with wren and tater, review subscriptions etc… and we would all still watch because you have an amazing personality. You are beautiful from the inside out. You’re a real, authentic, person who we all want to be friends with.

[@FromPointAtoMe]

I always feel some kinda way when I see these advent calendars only give out samples. It feels like they should give you full size items for the price or come up with a new size that bigger than a sample but smaller than full

[@buyerbware25]

I agree. Even travel size would be better than just samples.

[@SocialExperiment232]

They call those deluxe samples. They’re a tiny bit bigger than samples but slightly smaller than travel size. Equally disappointing tho 😂

[@Kmb33831]

I agree. I mean you should at least be getting 220$ worth of value-and for a 25 day calendar that means 9$/day (roughly). A sample that you can only use once or twice is not worth 9$. Not to me. I don’t care whose name is on it.

[@Kristenrb1]

Even my $15/month Ipsy bag gives out Deluxe Samples, which don’t get me wrong, still small…but at least enough to try more than once lol

[@DebbieBlatt0816]

That’s how they getcha* They give you the tiniest amount, you try it once, maybe 3x’s at most; fall in love with the product, and then spend $300 on the full size. They know exactly what they’re doing…. And it works more then 75% of the time. 🤷🏻‍♀️ I fell for it- so, I know. I was foolish: but, whatever.

[@_.trish._]

When Alexandria said there's many more advent unboxings still to come, did I get excited? Absolutely yes. Do I care that this may take until far past Christmas to complete? Absolutely not.

[@UsernamesForDummies]

The Cult Beauty advent calendar was about $270, but had a value of around $1100. Admittedly, that is a lot of money, but the value was incredible. I’m just mentioning it because there are several brands in both of them - with the important difference, that for example the Sunday Riley serum was full size (worth over $80 alone) and so was the Augustinus Bader cream. In total there were 37!!! Items, 16 were full size and the rest large luxury samples, not the sort of crap you get for free at the counter. There was a quad eyeshadow from Charlotte Tilbury, too. I bought it because there were several full-size products I always wanted to try but would never have spent that much money on. Compared to that calendar, most others seem like a ripoff. Only the Harrods one was comparable in price and value.

[@jxc3527]

I got the cult beauty calendar, and it was a great value. A little too heavy on hair care for me, but I gave those products to my stylist.

[@justlookin00]

The Cult beauty advent calendar was BY FAR the best calendar this year. BY FAR! I'm definitely getting that one next year. The Bay beauty calendar was a good one too!

[@elaineoh3984]

I have my calendar set on 1 Oct 2023 to look out for its launch date after seeing the 2022 unboxings.

[@justlookin00]

@@elaineoh3984 They lowered the price in mid November if I remember correctly. Even though you might not get it in time for Dec 1st opening, it's still worth the wait...if you want to save a little bit of $

[@elaineoh3984]

@Charlynn Man that's insane, it's alreasy such a high value calendar! Thanks for the heads up.

[@katefrench6526]

Alexandria I just watched your life update and just wanted to let you know you owe it to no one to stick to schedule and get content filmed if you aren't feeling it. I think I speak for a lot of people that understand we love your videos but not at the detriment of your mental health. Look after yourself and your lovely pup xxxx

[@jennw9930]

Absolutely!

[@aprilsilvers381]

Yes, that's what I said. Everyone is putting so much pressure about it. I'll watch whatever she posts whenever. I am not going to the one to tell someone to upload upload. She has many other things going on and I know 1st hand what that does to your mental and physical health

[@meggely]

I gasped at the toothpaste, because I just stayed in a hotel and we got that exact brand/size FOR FREE in the room!! It's like the execs went on vacation, took the free samples from the hotel room and threw them into a calendar 💀

[@justlookin00]

Thank you for #1 making ANY videos with all the chaos going on, and #2 continuing with the advent calendars!

[@daniellegentry9958]

I live vicariously through you with Advent calendars lol

[@allif445]

I will watch advent calendars as long as you keep putting them out! It never gets old!

[@Lin_Zhou]

i'm lowkey excited to have so many advent calendar unboxings coming up, thank you for continuing to do this!

[@Lin_Zhou]

LOL this toothpaste reminds me of the QVC calendar when you got a foil packet of powdered mouthwash

[@bibliophile2012]

Ambergris is what you were thinking in the fancy perfumes. It’s from the digestive system of sperm whales. It has been used by perfumers because it helps the scent stick to the skin for longer (a fixative) but these days most perfumes use a synthetic version. Also, it’s funny you mentioned Futurama in this because they have an episode that mentions ambergris. (Episode name: Three Hundred Big Boys)

[@AshtonStands4Awesome]

All this explains my perfume never lasts. Clearly using a synthetic version isn't working.

[@huntressmma1822]

Makes you not want to think about just how they get that ambergris💀🐋

[@lovingtheglovedone]

They should spend less on useless packaging and more on quality products. Jewelry would have been nice to find or super expensive deluxe chocolates. I’d love those lipsticks. Thanks for sharing. ❤

[@mihmo2663]

The calendar content is great. Honestly, it's only 20% about the products and 80% about your reactions 😂😂

[@GroovyCatMom]

Kopari 100% Coconut Melt is what I use to get my waterproof mascara off. It’s not too expensive, and the tub lasts a super long time. A little goes a long way and it doesn’t burn or irritate my eyes. If I get some in there, I just blink a bunch of times. I love your advent calendar unboxing and could watch them the entire year. Your reactions to the crap that gets sold in the boxes is hilarious!

[@rainshadowgamingart2236]

I feel like I'm getting more value with my Burt's Bees advent and it's 12 days of lip balm lol I've been opening them whenever I need a pick me up and so far I've had one major bust, but getting to check out a lot of scents/flavors I wouldn't normally try.

[@jenniferp7497]

Yes, exactly! Even the small eye shadows in the cheaper calendars can be used again and again. I would rather have some less expensive things I'll get use out of.

[@Leslie-wb8cb]

I've been doing the same with mine!! Thank you, Sam's club.

[@BlackWidow00741]

How much did that one cost? I didn't know they made a advent calendar.

[@rainshadowgamingart2236]

@@BlackWidow00741 I got mine for $20. It has two of the classic and ten additional scents/flavors (12 lip balms total). I have five kids so can always pass on the ones I don't like and let them try them too. It's been fun on hard days to have them help me open a door and see what we get and if someone likes it.

[@midnightorchid9731]

"Get back in your little foam hole" Love it🤣😂 💜💜

[@AmandaSerrano050]

I’d love if you did Korean skincare/makeup advent calendars. They are definitely worth the money and you get tons of full size products.

[@ennismaggie7]

I LOVVVEEE THE GUCCI FLORA PERFUME. ITS GENUINELY MY FAVORITE

[@elainehay631]

I nearly jumped for joy at the prospect of multiple more advent calendars. You make it such fun , I look forward to each and every one 😊

[@Prairiemom5340]

When she says “ potentially 10-12 more advent calendars” , and I legit think to myself… “that’s it?!”

[@TwistedTangled]

I'd watch your advent calendar unboxing videos forever and all eternity. It's just darn entertaining. Thank you.

[@racheldlfc]

I would love to see a ranking video at the end of advent calendar season. You could share what you feel is worst to best, and then maybe your top five favorite and least favorite products in the calendars. Or even which products showed up the most times.

[@TabithaYouTube]

I think the consensus is: we ALL love the advent calendar videos and we will watch them all year long! I can’t wait to take a trip to Kentucky, from East Tennessee, to check out your store(s)!! 😍 I hope everything is getting better with your precious dog & all the flooding issues you’ve had at the stores recently! 🙏🏼💗 As always, sending positive energy to everyone struggling out there with anything… we all deserve to catch a break soon! From what I hear, Mercury is about to end its stent in retrograde & if that’s what’s causing all of this, it should get better soon! 💗🧘‍♀️🕉🙏🏼💗💅🏼

[@kratrina]

Thank you for continuing to do the advent calendar unboxings! Gotta say I think the single vitamin from QVC last year still takes the cake.

[@Mollyrae0607]

Yes always love advent calendar’s doesn’t matter the time of year. Honestly any videos you put out are amazing

[@jenn2077]

14:00 omg I love those Gucci perfumes. The Red and Mustard yellow versions of the Gucci Bloom are to die for. ❤❤❤

[@roguered706]

I think I've commented on this in a previous video, but the whale vomit thing in perfume is TRUE! It's called ambergris and it's pretty rare so it's mostly in high end fragrances.

[@sashadelgrey5364]

i commented this on the last video it was mentioned in too! can’t imagine it smelling good

[@jennigthatonecrazydoglady8100]

There’s a Bob’s Burgers episode about it!

[@CookieMonster1390]

lol i commented on a previous video about the origins of musk - how could i forget about ambergris too??? lmao. perfume is wild.

[@hayleymariemills]

I once saw a story about it where a boy at the beach found a mound of it & took it home bc it was such an interesting rock. It ended up being worth a ton of money (like millions).

[@LauraWearsBlack]

You can tell from looking at your hair texture that you have curly/crimpy hair…would love to see you embrace this and give us a natural look!! 🫢🫢

[@omaimaf9963]

Yes more advent calendar. I don’t celebrate christmas but I’m happy to be keep watching those until the end of times.

[@beckychamp8508]

I would love to see Tater and Ren in every video :-) It’s nice to see them both and to know Tater is doing ok.

[@IRISESeyesOF289]

Yayya heated blanket is on, tea in hand and play the Advent Calender video ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@katherine5797]

The best thing about advent calendars after Christmas season is if we like them you can get them for a great deal

[@jdl0812]

I love the advent calendars! I hope it’s time to buy more by time we’re done with these lol

[@lobstermacncheesefarts3989]

Yessss me too!! I want her to keep ordering them if she does run out soon! 😂

[@Zaasi]

My kitty cats and fuzzy blanket plus coffee...advent calender video... yeehaw!

[@jenn2077]

I would watch you unbox advent calendars all year long!!! I’m a nurse and after a long hard day watching ur videos make me so happy and relaxed. Thank you Alex for giving me a happy place with ur channel. I hope little tatter is doing better. He’s such a sweet lil baby. ❤❤❤

[@AccidentallyOnPurpose]

If you did advent calendars for the rest of the year I would watch them all, I don't care what month or season it is

[@steelebeauty]

I would love/demand advent calendars the full year through- these uploads are the highlight of my day!

[@ayanasweets]

I love seeing you open advent calendars. It's the best. Thank you for keeping it going.

[@kms7527]

Wooo its 5am and im so tired..but I can't go to sleep until I watch this! Love your channel Alexandria!!!

[@willquinndeb]

mineral oil... I have used it for yrs and a bottle lasts forever... pour a bit into your hand... rub your hands together so both hands now have it then gently rub your eye area with your oiled hands for about 60 seconds (you can see if you are done or not) then use soap and water to wash off the oil.. I only wear waterproof mascara I have watery eyes I have to... and this is the best way by far to get off the mascara at the end of the day and the oil leaves around your eyes happy and not dried out and sad ... I love watching the advent Calendars and could watch all year.. you got em then keep them coming!!!

[@Mama_Bear2017]

I'll never get how these companies put samples literally samples you can get for free in these calendars you pay so much money for. And then claim so much value like umm no mam you can get that for free.

[@ShortyGoth]

I love your content because you remind me of myself. I'm constantly oh I do that too or I thought that too. I find you so sweet and wholesome that it helps me see myself in a more positive light. I hope you're as proud of yourself as I am for you.

[@BamaFreak132009]

You make me chuckle so hard when you say those fancy names!! One of my favorite things about your videos!

[@monkeyface5613]

Boy, do I know how you feel. I have had health issues with my dog in the past. It's not fun. We're here for you girl. Stay strong.

[@amyclare5377]

I truly would watch you unbox these all year round, also be cool to see you review some neat skincare/makeup sets

[@jenn2077]

11:09 the Good Genes from Sunday Riley is awesome Alex. You gotta try it!!! 😊😊

[@daniellegentry9958]

I have missed so many during the holiday season I def need a marathon to catch up, glad your still doing them

[@BubblyinUSA2010]

Ponds Cold Cream takes off mascara of any kind ! It’s magic, for real! I’ve used it for many years 😊!

[@pintsizedrawr]

Hey! Just in case you were curious Clé de peau : key to skin Abeille: bee Rose eau: directly translated = rose water (but not as in "rose water" the stuff in skin care., more as "this smells like roses"

[@laurtheonly4980]

I adore advent calendar season! I’ll watch every single one, don’t care if you’re still putting them out in summer. I’m a simple woman. You post calendar, I click 😂

[@ahansbury]

It cracks me up how much you hate Rose sent. It's my favorite scent 😂

[@Britishvisitor]

Omg… Your Barefoot Contessa impression was 👏😂 Also my local TKMaxx always has Marvis toothpaste. It’s £2.99 for a full size or a variety box of 3 the size of the one in this calendar for £4.99. Saks are totally taking the piss here with the scrapings out of their samples drawers. Hoping they can distract people from the lack of actual value with the brand names. Smoke. And . Mirrors.

[@abbywittkopp4674]

Honestly, start buying advent calendars that are on sale now so you have footage for much longer! I would LOVE to see if it's worth the risk of not getting one before Christmas because it'll go on sale later (obviously you won't always be able to get one). But it could be a fun way to extend our favorite series even longer! Like, 'the Chanel advent calendar is bad for $800, but now that it's on sale for $75 it's a really good deal, so wait til after Christmas and try to get one next year'

[@deevah2450]

Yes! I love the advent calendar videos. I watch them all!

[@Care2004Bear]

Just binge watching your Advent Calendar unboxing videos to help me keep my sanity while I am sick. Lol. Also, my two favorite holidays of the year are Halloween and 'Alexandria Ryan's Advent Calendar Unboxings'

[@laurakenney100]

I looked at your photos on Instagram and you were gorgeous on your wedding day! What a beautiful gown you chose. It was perfect for you. The venue looked very nice too. It didn't look like a barn to me and you didn't even look cold. Congratulations to you your husband.

[@Shannan845]

“Get back in your little foam hole!!!!!!!!!” Had me rolling. Thank you!!!!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@coolrelax82]

Another rose item for auntie mar! that natural marvis toothpaste is usually very expensive and luxurious. We need dun dun dunnnnn music every time a mask, olaplex 3, brow gel, etc shows up. 😂

[@debbieadams2695]

Love watching you unbox the advent calendars! It's always a hoot! This one was just a bunch of store samples...and all anti-aging. Really enjoy the pups, any time!

[@emilykawaii2921]

My favorite lipstick shade is Pillow Talk and the medium color. It looks great on you

[@crystalammons7907]

I think I could buy a house with the amount of advent calendars you have purchased over the years 🤣🤣 I absolutely love watching you unbox them though

[@maddiemcnugget1076]

Honestly Alexandria, you posting advent calendar stuff gives me happiness all year round! Also I have not posted vacation photos that are from November so you're doing better than me lol

[@seresimarta4436]

In Hungary we have lots of types of thermal water that have therapeutic values, so I guess this mud thing can be something nice too.

[@Destinyirus278]

Girl I love ur advant calendar videos. & legit would love to watch it all year long

[@fatmansangel]

I use to have rose sented things because it made me think of old ladies and it was always so strong. Ever since I had the first variation of covid, rose is one of the few things I can still smell really well and I love it now.

[@karenward267]

Alexandria, I’m so glad that so many of us enjoy your unboxing of advent calendars. I could watch you and the ever cute Tater, all day long. How about you do unboxing throughout the year. I think Cowshed is the products of choice used by Virgin Atlantic. I like the hand wash and body lotion.

[@TabithaYouTube]

🎉 for advent calendars all year long, with some other fun stuff mixed in here & there! I’m perfectly fine with that! 🤷🏼‍♀️💯

[@laura6796]

You should do whatever you feel best for Tater! 🥰 Advent calendars, while expensive for you are fun to watch. 😁 But samples shouldn't be in them and definitely there shouldn't be toothpaste! 🙄

[@curelightchild]

Molton Brown body wash is my go to. When I worked for Bath and Body works over a decade ago they told us it came free on British First Class flights. Full bottle is roughly $30.

[@SherryAnnOfTheWest]

Cowshed is in fancy hotels i England. It's very expensive to buy online and the containers (even the regular ones) are ridiculously tiny.

[@chloeelizabeth2174]

Love molton brown! I’m my fave scent is rhubarb and rose 🤤 I received the same bottle you got in rhubarb and rose and I made it last months! By putting a little bit in a bath when I needed a pick me up 🙈 plan to get a full size bottle when I’ve lost 20kg!

[@Carla-hl3fm]

Thank you for keeping me from falling into the advent trap every year!

[@hayleymariemills]

I think whale vomit is used in a lot of high end perfumes. I saw a story of a boy who found a boulder of it & took it home bc it looked like a cool rock & it ended up being worth a lot of money (like millions)

[@stephluvsdave]

I love the mid calendar rants. These are literally the best videos on KZbin!! 🤣🤣🤣❤️❤️❤️

[@CassVanCat]

I'm received nest candle and 2 small scent items for a birthday gift from sephora.

[@karina1here]

So glad you’re finishing up all the calendars! Was looking forward to it

[@mommymita]

I love these advent calendar videos! You are my absolute favorite KZbinr. Also, congratulations on your wedding girly! I hope to see some pics, I'm sure you looked beautiful ❤️

[@megandavis7117]

Yes, bring them on

[@Sanne_Sanne]

17:45 made me laugh so hard. I get your frustrations.

[@bchanelr]

In doing a little research, brands offer deluxe/regular sized samples in advent calendars to give the consumer the chance to try the product before buying it. If they put full size products that wouldn’t help them in the long run. Essentially full size products in advent calendars would make the calendar pricey.

[@Missdidideath]

Uneven color lips! Finally someone said it! My bottom lip is so much darker than my top that it always looks like I’m frowning. I have to wear pigmented lip anything so even out the tone! ❤

[@IAmTheOnlyChanel]

The Tom ford lipstick looked sooooo pretty on you! Brightened your face up sooo beautifully 🖤

[@Zamarae]

Wow! I’m new to these videos, but I’ve been really loving Avent calendars unboxing - but I got to say you are so beautiful !

[@ladymace]

I LOVE anything Molton Brown London. I miss my nody was I bought when i was there in 2017

[@nikkimerry7950]

I like that you put into words the waste of money a tiny tube of something is because even if the product is incredible you’ll never know with that small amount

[@rubyhorror]

here in the uk . molten brown product are cheap a.f always in charity shops as unwanted gifts

[@Ninjaair64]

Yay, just in time, been having a lot of depression and anexity today, so this made me excited.

[@TheSameYellowToy]

Omorovicza is likely pronounced "Oh-mo-rov-its-aw", since it's a Hungarian brand and that's how Hungarian pronunciation works. Hungary is also home to many thermal springs with water that has properties that are really good for your skin, and thermal bathhouses for skin/health benefits have been a tradition there since the days of the Romans! (Source: grandkid of Hungarian immigrant, and have swam in Hungarian spring baths)

[@Its_me_Debi]

Hi ,hope you are doing good and I'm sending many prayers to tater and lots of love and big warm hugs to you. I'm glad you are continuing with the advent calendars...... Noone does them like you , they are so much fun to watch and hoping to visit your shop when I come that direction next few weeks or so ,I live outskirts of Cincinnati Ohio

[@BethaneyLilly]

Your makeup looks really good here! Love the eyes that liner looks amazing!!❤

[@littlecuterosenbutton]

I found you 2 months ago bc of the unboxing, I'm hooked! I love your style. Sending hugs for Tater

[@erinsheline8398]

I got excited when you opened the Gucci Flora. I know you collect mini bottles and I got the full size perfume for Christmas! I hope your pupper is ok. I'm thinking of you sweetheart 😘

[@shannonmaunder7904]

Lol, "I'll be a concept by the time I'm done with this".🤣 Also, in love with your nail polish, I recognise it from the last calendar!

[@DeanaRFinch]

Alexandria, I am truly enjoying watching all your videos, but the advent calendars in particular. I just love it every time I hear you say Charlotte Tillbury. Lol. I can hardly wait for Christmas. I'm going to be a 2hole lot more broke after I buy a few. Lol. Thanks for the great content and enjoyable entertainment.