THEY FIXED THE PROBLEM...OR DID THEY?! Bath & Body Works Advent Unboxing (25 Calendars #12)

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[@Alexandria-Ryan]

Thanks again to Bright Cellars for sponsoring this video and for the limited-time offer! Click here bit.ly/BrightCellarsAlexandriaRyan8 to get $50 off your first 6-bottle box! Hey guys! So today we have the Bath and Body Works Advent Calendar! Last year the calendar wasn't my favorite but this yet I think they fixed the biggest issue I and many other people had! I still think there is room for improvement but In my opinion its much better than last year! What do you guys think? Love ya💖

[@mammie19621962]

PLEASE ✋ 🚫 the sponsored ads!!!😖😫🤬 It ruins the video and is SO ANNOYING!!! Occasionally might be ok BUT NOT EVERY SINGLE VIDEO!!! 🤬🤬🤬

[@christianafisher8378]

@@mammie19621962 girl that’s how she makes money to make these video. Scoot.

[@Christine__D]

@@mammie19621962 you must not be too annoyed because this is at least the second video you've watched and complained about it on. Don't be such a grinch.

[@alexiskingking121]

Saw this one weeks ago ❗ It's boring needs more Christmas scents like twisted peppermint and some more body products. Simply not enough variety 😬

[@tbabes9477]

Maybe if the ornament lit up, it wouldn't have been so disappointing?

[@crazedinsaneone]

As a former B&BW employee.... The value of the advent calendars with them is that you can legit go to any B&BW with whatever item you didn't like the scent of and choose one of the same type of item and exchange for the scent you want. It's part of the guarantee they have about liking items...

[@catiebabii1991]

Really?! That’s amazing!

[@crazedinsaneone]

@@catiebabii1991 That's why everything is marked with the price as they are all individually sold items in the store anyways. And TBH, that's one of the reasons they are priced so high...technically, with a receipt they will take back slightly used items as well, as long as you say you didn't like it.

[@Championgirl246]

They’ve changed the policy now. Just a heads up. If you don’t have a receipt they give you the lowest value. I tried to exchange a soap I was gifted and had to pay the difference.

[@crazedinsaneone]

@@Championgirl246 It's also kinda store to store? My personal store let you do like for like without a difference...but if you were returning a soap and wanted a lotion, then yes, we'd change the difference. Just depends on the manager/location.

[@ZakBaganslover4ever9]

As a current employee, that's about the only good thing. There's not a great savings value, if any. It's better to just get the holiday boxes.

[@Nursepractitionerd]

Alexandria doing advent calendars is the legit best part of this season on KZbin.

[@Driedcucumber]

I know! Especially since I never get these myself

[@amandasimmons8396]

Agreed!

[@cyanjackson7689]

Agreed and makes me feel like I'm not missing out not purchasing any of them lol :)

[@kristyparlor7849]

Yessss it's so fun

[@alisaburgess2890]

Truly saving us so much disappointment 😂

[@Bjustbudgets]

Hey Alexandria, here's a little tip for you. When you order these advent calendars, create a folder in your email so you can keep track of the invoices and prices. That way you don't have to try to remember.

[@superr_effective]

Even a google doc spreadsheet would make everything easier. Date purchased, cost, value advertised. But organized and Alexandria don't overlap in the Venn diagram of chaos we get here on this channel! 😂

[@marid2891]

I think several of us have suggested this.. but it’s part of her charm that’s shes NEVER PREPARED

[@aicirtkciub9167]

Hey but that's half the fun ! 😄

[@ghosty4]

I suspect she makes A LOT of money off these videos. She literally doesn't care how much they cost individually. That's why she "can't remember" what she paid. Because she makes probably triple the amount in ad revenue.

[@user-zc6ug3qh3z]

@@superr_effective in the end she probably has to do that since these are business expenses

[@Jessica-ov4dj]

An ornament makes more sense for Day 1. That way, you actually have time to use it. Also: Tater's and Wren's little moose sweaters are everything.

[@thethe4665]

Like why do they give a wallflower plug that you can’t do anything with until the next day? It doesn’t make a good impression 😂

[@bleepbloopskrrr]

Yeah not great that you can’t hang it until Christmas day

[@kellalizard]

My problem with advent calendars overall, especially beauty ones, is companies usually treat them as a way to get rid of excess crap, rather than treat it as its own, special product. Imagine how beautiful and collectable these advent calendars could be with limited edition christmassy-themed products in them like this

[@bethanysparks13]

Hi, BBW employee here. There really isn’t much of a difference between candles labeled White Barn and Bath and Body Works besides aesthetics. White Barns tend to be more minimalist/farmhouse looking, and Bath and Body Works is more just fun and random. I also think White Barn candles smell alittle stronger but may just be me. :)

[@ranch9807]

I’m also an employee but sometimes the white barn packaging is way busier than the other packaging. There’s a lot of inconsistency. It’s nice to have different packages because people are displaying them.

[@KG9551]

I have a question for you guys, have you noticed anyone complain about the quality of the car jars in the last few years? I used to love them, great fragrance, strong scent, long-lasting… but the last several I’ve purchased had little to no scent at all even on the first day. Do you know if they switched manufacturers or maybe the ones you find outside of BBW stores are of different quality? Just curious 😁 I used to work retail, try and keep your sanity in the next couple days. This time of year can be tough ❤

[@ranch9807]

@@KG9551 yeah I’ve seen a lot of complaints about that too! They’re getting pretty expensive and I can’t smell them either. Not sure why but you’re not alone there

[@Championgirl246]

Vanilla Bean Noel is one of the staple holiday scents. And definitely a safe choice. But I wish they would have had a balanced mix of all 3 scents. Vanilla Bean Noel, Winter Candy Apple and Twisted Peppermint.

[@juliefirebaugh8953]

If it had twisted peppermint i probably would have rushed to buy it after watching. I LOVE twisted peppermint

[@ghosty4]

The Merry Cookie Single Wick Candle, Merry Cookie Gentle Foaming Hand Soap and 3-wick candle ornament were all exclusive items that could only be purchased in the calendar. They were supposed to be the "big deal" items that everyone is apparently overlooking.

[@ranch9807]

Bright Christmas morning is also extremely popular. I wish they included that one. It’s not as strong as twisted peppermint.

[@driverjayne]

I really love that your dogs have some "snout" on them! I love seeing pug/ bulldogs with more nose, it's a great direction to see the breeds going towards.

[@arthursmarthur]

I think they’re boston terriers. It would be nice to see pugs/bulldogs to get a snout, however. It makes me sad to see them

[@driverjayne]

@arthursmarthur some breeders are starting to try to bring the breeds that way which I think is amazing but yeah if they're Bostons then they do tend to have more nose than pugs/bullies

[@arthursmarthur]

@@driverjayne it’s good that breeders are trying to fix them now. That’s good to hear

[@anniecampbell6019]

@@arthursmarthur Boston Terriers have had the same muzzle shortening issues as pugs and bulldogs. If you try to get one from a papered breeder, you are more likely to have a shorter muzzle because show dogs lean that way. It's sad. You really have to look to find a reputable breeder (screening out other health issues) that has longer muzzles like her dogs. I have 2 bostons myself that have longer noses. 1 my family bred and one was a rescue. I'm part of a lot of BT groups on Facebook and it's become very common place for puppies to have to get nose surgery to open up their airways.

[@snakewithapen5489]

i know, i loove Tater's little nose! He's such a handsome fella without the bulging eyes :)

[@ConfusedKitty]

It's the most wonderful time of the year where Alex Ryan spends all of her money on advent calendars to bring us cheer and joy and fill her with ire and woe 🎶🎶🎶

[@dianaallen5700]

I couldn't have said it better myself... thank you.

[@elizabuga4337]

I’m still in awe that your natural hair looks like THIS!!! and you’ve been hiding it and saying it’s terrible for the longest time. MA’AM!

[@awetistic5295]

It's not the Holiday season without the Bath & Body Works candle lady! Her rant and the glorious re-enactment are just as essential as cookies, snow and a Christmas tree.

[@DellVanity]

Wren eating treats after he sees Tater take one is such sibling behavior lol

[@kmyoung180]

I just got a Lindt Chocolate Advent Calendar for my kids (wanted chocolates for desserts) it was $10 now $1.30 at Giant!! I felt amazing to get this deal!!!

[@poietes7337]

Omigawd! That is my absolute favorite chocolate on the whole world. Not much I wouldn't do for a Lindt red wrapped truffle (the milk chocolate) ones. Although, the white chocolate ones are delicious, too 😋 ‼️

[@accidentalhappy_27]

They are the best!

[@lux.illuminaughty]

Remember the 2021 Rituals calendar? I don't have personal experience with the Rituals brand products, but the advent boxes that became a whole holiday village was so attractive and creative.

[@Leslie-wb8cb]

Oh my gosh those sweaters on the pups are precious!! And Tater is such a little zoomie and Wren watches like, "kids."

[@mizz_g0at]

My only real "issue" with this calendar was the ornament! I wish it was a candle too, or if they had to include it, swapped days with the Merry Cookie candle. It was kind of an underwhelming end to the calendar. So glad to see you review it and have the same thought I did, lol.

[@driverjayne]

They definitely couldn't have made a candle ornament though because someone would have put it on their tree and lit it and burned their house down. But i do think they should have swapped days so the candle was the last day.

[@mizz_g0at]

@@driverjayne Ah, I meant just take the ornament out and replace it with just a single-wick candle. Not an ornament that is also a candle.

[@driverjayne]

@mizz_g0at oh that makes more sense lol!

[@deannasoulpunk]

@@driverjayne omg 😂😂

[@ghosty4]

It's actually exclusive to the advent calendar and not sold in stores. In Bath & Body Works' mind it was a big deal!

[@caitbeck100]

I love and appreciate the bonus calendar unboxing. While the regular calendar unboxing is always great and it’s why I started watching you a couple years ago, I lost my Boston at the beginning of November this year and getting to see your Bostons being their adorable selves warms my heart. Thank you.

[@jessicagoblick8013]

I started watching your videos to talk myself out of buying a random skin care advent calendar and now I'm hooked lol

[@tiffanysadler2072]

Love this ❤

[@allyperfectcosima5472]

I like how they gave the scent plugin as the first two days so you can use it throughout the advent

[@tonellie]

I actually liked this advent calendar! I think it showed all the products offered at bath & body works! It would have been nice to see more of the winter scents like winter candy apple, or twisted peppermint! I look forward to watching your advent calendar videos so much! Truly has become a holiday staple for me!

[@dixierae3442]

I'm just full of comments these days. It must be the season. Why have I never noticed how much Alexandria uses her hands. Probably because she always has products in them but she is very expressive with her hands. It really is quite lovely.

[@araes8934]

I totally feel the same way about Bath and Body Works and the Christmas feeling you described! It was totally a staple in the 2000s for sure. Your unboxings make me smile! Thanks for doing this with such hilarious commentary. :)

[@LindaKayHolevas]

I honestly really liked this calendar. I’m definitely a vanilla bean person, so I love that there was so much of this scent in it. I don’t like a lot of Christmas scents like pine, balsam, etc., so maybe they played it a little safe for people like me (sorry! lol). 🎄

[@niklee2007]

White barn uses more essential oils, at least that's what I read because I was confused too before I looked it up. Love these videos on yours! Happy holidays!

[@ghosty4]

That may be so but White Barn was the mall trifecta for Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Works, selling intimate apparel, soaps and lotions, and candles. Turns out, they didn't do as well separately as they were supposed to, so now the company just sells all of those things at Victoria's Secret and combined Bath & Body and White Barn.

[@danielleweiss20]

Vanilla Bean Noel is my all time favorite scent from BBW

[@jellybean4350]

I think using vanilla bean Noel is a “safe” move, because it’s a pretty basic scent and most people like vanilla, compared to say coconut, cherry, twisted peppermint. Personally I LOVE going around the whole month of December smelling like twisted peppermint, but I’m sure a lot of others wouldn’t like that😅

[@jennifermorgan5846]

Vanilla Bean Noel is one of my fav fragrances from them. It has caramel notes in it and a bit of musk…which makes it unique to other vanilla scents to me. ❤

[@jennaw142]

Winter candy apple used to have a bar soap that was absolutely my favorite scent in the world. It was not like the lotion or the other stuff.

[@ZakBaganslover4ever9]

We still have the bar soaps! We have a lot of low key sales on them because people don't go for them but I actually kinda love them

[@jennaw142]

@@ZakBaganslover4ever9 really😁 i know ive seen other sence in them but yall still have the winter candy apple bar soap?

[@cherylbaker4290]

🇺🇲🇺🇸🇺🇲🇺🇸

[@TheLazerface]

I can totally relate to being allergic to everything- I like to tell people that the world is trying to reject me, much like a body rejects an organ transplant.

[@Plum_bird]

Those room sprays are amazing and the scent last for a long time.

[@barboconnor390]

Don’t ever stop this series! I would seriously watch you do this every day of the year! ❤

[@FullMoonOctober]

You're giving me some serious nostalgia bringing up the Bath and Body Works cucumber melon. I LOVED that scent as a teen! I got almost the whole array of products with that scent. Lotions, shower gel, body spray--all of it! I still smell it when I go through my old stuff that I've boxed up from those days.

[@nopenonope]

I just wanted to say how much i love advent season. Also I love your hair so much! It looks so good curly/wavy. Super cute.

[@corissawhite7616]

I love that Wren will start eating treats when the sibling does. My cats do the same thing. Older cat didn't like treats until younger cat started eating treats and the suddenly he likes treats. It's pretty cute.

[@DKNyborg]

Thanks to you, I looked up the "original Karen" video last year & have shared it like a hundred times. HIGHLARIOUS

[@bridgidthepirateelf4135]

that woman kills me everytime. I can't hear or see bath and body works without thinking about her.

[@montananerd8244]

Omg those poor B&BW employees within driving distance of her...at all the stores she stalks...

[@blugreen123]

It's a classic! Shout out to Appleton Wisconsin. 😂

[@ghosty4]

Yeah, to a retail employee it's not hilarious. It's a horrible reflection of our society and how minimum wage workers are treated.

[@awetistic5295]

@@bridgidthepirateelf4135 We don't have Bath & Body Works here in Germany, so prettty much all I know about it is that lady, Peach Bellini, Oshkosh/Appleton and "Jen".

[@elizabetherne556]

Bath and Body Works was huge even in the early 90’s when I was in high school. Cucumber Melon for sure. Everybody wore it. The school had to have just reeked of it. 😂. I had a dog with those type of allergies. Finally the vet just placed him on a prednisone pill everyday. He lived over 10 more years.

[@laurenmasako5353]

I’m sorry if you did this already or if someone mentioned it before, but it would be SUPER cool if you made a video, creating your ultimate advent calendar! You can pick a theme or just have it be your favorite items…You have such good ideas and valid critiques of the ones you open; it would be such a cool video! Love your videos! They’re my favorite thing about the holiday season. 💛

[@AmboRox360]

As someone who used to live in Appleton Wisconsin (and if you know Appleton, you know it's quite small considering it's right next to Hortonville) I get sooo excited when people reference that silly video lmao.

[@johnsoncas19]

Love this series and love the bonus advent calendar, absolutely adorable. Much needed video after a long day, Thanks Alex!

[@abbiepas]

My holiday season would not be complete without you, Alexandria! Much love!

[@neutralman9124]

The candle lady lives rent free in my head ever since I saw her video. So funny.

[@christinahorton895]

I think that Vanilla Bean Noel is the highest seller during Christmas.

[@dixierae3442]

This is being such a fun year for calendars I don't recall ever clicking as quickly as I have this year usually I at least read the title. It even feels like we've become an even tighter knit community. As soon as we get to see Alexandria in her wedding dress I will be super satisfied. LOL

[@SheenaBeana3]

I just found your channel and I'm now completely obsessed, been binge-watching for 5 days now & I've never been happier or more relaxed! Thank you ❤️

[@jamielashell]

So far this seems to be the best value for an Advent calendar. And of course there would be a majority of vanilla scents. It's a basic calendar aiming for the widespread audience. Not surprising. Also, a whiff of a contracted soap is gonna be strong girl! Lol!

[@trala8911]

Watching Alexandria unboxing advent calendars I could never hope to afford is a super joyful holiday tradition 🎄

[@Nowhere2005]

I love this advent calendar, I love Bath &Bath bodywork’s. It brings back such nostalgia, grew up with watermelon and cucumber era as well.

[@beckycook5063]

Yes, bath and body works and Victoria's secret lotions were always in my bag back in the day 😂😂😂

[@tracybroschak4467]

Awwww. How friggin cute are they in their xmas sweaters. 💜💜💜

[@baybeachbeauty]

I love that Alexandria notices the little things, like the bears on the vanilla bottle. It’s one of the reasons I love this channel!

[@poietes7337]

My favorite part? The boys' holiday sweaters! So adorable 💜👍🎄💕

[@jessicahoffmann3425]

I love advent calendar season! So glad this was a bit more branded to Christmas! can't wait for more! THANK YOU🥰🎄

[@Booksrubyreads]

Your advent series are my comfort videos 💛

[@baileybrian9560]

yes, i also love buying Bath and Body Works stuff around xmas. growing up i loved cucumber melon and juniper breeze

[@rachelroach9093]

I think this is one of the nicer ones in the way that it is a lot of product variety, not a bunch of just body care or just home. I'd enjoy getting a completely different thing every day!

[@megs7019]

The bath body works owns, white barn and Victoria secrets! Omg your so funny😂😂😂

[@tiffanysadler2072]

As a retired teacher and disabled veteran due to pancreatic cancer I think it’s a blessing to be able to afford to buy all of these advent calendars and I love seeing the dogs at the end!

[@debbieadams2695]

Nice calendar! Love the doggies in their little sweaters!!

[@emilysusanvanvalkenberg5978]

immediately saw your video and immediately yes, you always have a way of improving my day. thank you

[@aicirtkciub9167]

Your advent calendar unboxings are 100 percent the best on you tube !!!!

[@kathrynallen]

It was so funny seeing your dogs doing the 'I'll eat it if he eats it' thing. If my dog Amber won't eat something, all I have to do is say 'Lacey will eat it' and suddenly it's the tastiest thing on Earth. I'm guessing Amber thinks Lacey is like one of those taste testers paranoid queens have. 😄

[@amandarae29]

I’ve been loving your hair lately! The curl/wave looks lovely and so shiny! If it is natural, you need to share your tips and tricks because I have naturally wavy/curly hair and it never looks that nicely put together.

[@cheyennepuerner4563]

Awww their little sweaters at the end 😍

[@laurafales]

So nice to see you Alexandria! 😊💕

[@Alexandria-Ryan]

Hi, Laura! Thank you so much for watching and commenting!

[@angelmarie1112]

Yay I'm so glad you posted. I love these videos. You are so entertaining and gorgeous! 🖤🩶🖤

[@areolikajenknips1702]

loving the natural curly hair, look so healthy

[@mmgwife]

Early! Love the Advent series! Need this year round!

[@alisonwelles7650]

When I first started using wallflowers I almost broke the bottle bc the cap twists the wrong way and I was doing it the normal way. So much relatable content.

[@laura6796]

Not a bad box at all. At least this company gives the value. I love the ornament! 😁

[@taylorp4092]

All Bath and Body Works products come out in collections usually you can tell a collection by matching or cohesive labels and White Barn is just one of the collections. It’s considered a faceted collection, which just means it’s there all year round or is in very standard packaging.

[@Plum_bird]

I love the candle ornament.

[@Maria-dy1jr]

You were freaking me out swing the twissers around 😆 I was like omg don't poke your eye. Also I love your videos. First time commenting but been watching your videos for awhile now.(think 6 years ago) My comfort videos, especially advent calendars. Ty

[@amyclare5377]

:) love seeing you pop up every day and loving these unboxings :)

[@donaldaadams2897]

Wouldn't be Christmas without these videos

[@VondaInWonderland]

Wren and Tater are going to freak out when Christmas is over ♥

[@margieryne6220]

Hi, sweet girl, I just love your videos, you always make me smile! Right now I especially love the end with your fur babies, they’re so adorable! Hugs!🥰

[@lillybud]

So happy when I see you posted!!

[@iamabutterflychaser]

Oh I love your hair!! It looks so rich and healthy and shiny!

[@lindaball403]

I love when you show your babies at the end!

[@misshelenjune6977]

Just wanted to say I found your calendar videos this morning and watching them has really cheered me up when I was feeling low, you're so much fun and so passionate 😊 also your hair looks especially stunning in this one, the curls really suit you. Wishing you and your family a lovely Christmas ❤️

[@mariannerose9290]

You know what could stay the same every year and I would not complain one bit? Wren and Tater getting Advent Calendar treats in your videos!

[@wendydemoor3480]

How how how there are two of the most cute and adorable christmas babies at the end ❤❤❤❤❤

[@mzjamienicole851]

Love ur hair curled like that! Looks really good!!

[@Carla-hl3fm]

Of all the calendars you’ve done, this one is best for the money. I liked this one!

[@karengreenfield7773]

How exciting just got back from my boxing class having some Christmas cake and a cup of tea and an advent calendar ❤. Hi from Australia 🇦🇺

[@Ghostkittyart]

I go nuts for Bath and body Works Halloween stuff. Love it

[@jenniejones-hawkes7641]

I admire the restraint your doggies show when it's treat time! My puppy starts going around in circles like a maniac when she sees treats and then she tries to get the older dog excited and that usually ends up in tears for someone.

[@aicirtkciub9167]

Their little sweaters! 😍 😍😍

[@lilith4413]

Every year my mother collects as many of the vanilla bean noel scent as she possibly can and then uses it all year long. So I associate that scent with my mother

[@bostonreese4807]

Oh my gosh! That allergy test they did on me when I was so little. With the needles that they prick in your back for each particular allergen that they put on your back… I’m so glad they don’t do that to people now but it was awful!

[@DarkFire1536]

I think this is a great advent calendar from B&BW. I really miss being able to use their products because I was an B&BW addict in the 90's. Somehow, I became allergic to almost all of their products about 12 years ago and had to stop using them completely. I got a yummy coconut scented set for Christmas one year. I used the body wash, lotion and spray and my skin started burning. It was so painful I had to jump back in the shower and wash it all off. All the other stuff gives me a headache. 😢

[@letdanielletellyou]

I love to see you happy. Holiday Calendar Yay

[@DarkRubberDucky]

Written before the reveal of everything: Wow, look at that packaging! 10/10! And the best part of them giving you the wallflower thing first is that you can use it the entire rest of the days through the advent calendar! After everything is out: Aww, that was a little disappointing. I am not a fan of Christmas scents other than trees (pine, fir, etc), but I also don't like vanilla too much, either. And giving us a candle ornament that is not the candle that was in the box is such a tease.

[@pykogirl]

I absolutely love your natural hair!💖

[@raewren]

This calendar would have made me happy. I’m a big vanilla person. I have a full size of the VBN body spray. Warm Vanilla sugar is my absolute favorite.

[@aribolden8006]

I love the all the different sweaters for your fur babies :)

[@BarbAlspaugh]

I'm excited. This is one of the best advent calendars I've seen.

[@HazelSageHP]

Hardcore relate to "If you had to buy a gift in the early 2000s, you just went to Bath and Body Works!" Ain't that the truth! The amount I both gave and got is nuts... And I still remember if there were ever group things that everyone would fight over the Japanese Cherry Blossom scent 😂

[@ashleyrose379]

Aww the sweaters 😍😍😍 I think some of these companies like keep with a theme, so when they pick one scent, which vanilla is probably the most popular, they make it all about that.