WTF IS THE VALUE?!? $75 Glow Recipe Calendar Unboxing!

[@Alexandria-Ryan]

Hey guys! I actually need your help on this one! I can not for the life of me figure out what the value of this calendar is supposed to be🤣 It appears to be better than I originally thought which is great! Unfortunately it seems that we are missing a little bit of the promised product. But let me what you guys think and if you can figure out what the value is!! Love ya💖

[@thekawaiislartibartfast42]

Now I'm confused because it kind of sounds like it's 20 % off the MSRP of the items, which is kind of a bonkers way to do an advent calendar?

[@andyandbee]

​@@thekawaiislartibartfast42yeah I thought the same... Hmm very odd.

[@amygradschool]

0.8x=75 X=93.75

[@Alexandria-Ryan]

But when you add up the value of the actual products it’s well over $90+ which is great but I am wracking my brain trying to figure out the 20% value they advertised! Like how did they come to that number??😂

[@thekawaiislartibartfast42]

@@Alexandria-Ryan yeah, exactly! It's so weird!

[@vanessapeer7682]

I have been waiting my whole life for Alex to start measuring out what companies stay they are providing in their squeezy tubes. Especially when she says 'this feels empty'. Yes! Here comes the start to calling out companies even more for not providing what they say! I am 👏 LIVING👏 for this!

[@joanb.]

Same! My mind is blown that some of the measurements were so far off!

[@joyfullgirl33]

Absolutely!! This was the best moment.

[@Rose-kj7rz]

I honestly hope Alexandria does more of this measuring content for 2024's Advent calendar season. It truly shows how wasteful companies can be.

[@IsaacIsaacIsaacson]

@@Rose-kj7rz years ago Beauty News used to measure tons of beauty products and they pretty much were always less full than they claimed.

[@belvedere6368]

I actually think the spatula as the final day makes sense for this calendar because some of those products were so small that after using them for a few days you'll need the spatula to scrape the rest out.

[@Bearxo17]

It should have come with a hammer and a set of pliers, too, since they're not designed to be opened like that. Its a massive design flaw, scraping out the leftovers would have been a perfect use for the spatula.

[@addeiln9717]

I told my husband we won’t take the Christmas tree down until advent calendar season finishes

[@carliesell9317]

That means it'll be up till March 😂

[@Alexandria-Ryan]

Oh goodness! That might be a while😂

[@valerienelson3296]

New excuse for me, was going to do that today. You saved my day! Thank You ❤

[@jazzminerenn]

I'm on board with this. Mine is still up.

[@ToxicMuffin92]

I too still have my tree up 😂😂😂 I will stick by you on this!

[@Susabel]

Bring on the advent calendars! I don't mind watching them until Spring has sprung!

[@justmejenpolar]

Same! :D

[@lauranlabelle6239]

I could watch them year round! 😅 TBH I’ll take any Alex videos!

[@SarahTM2TS]

The puppies on the heating blanket has me smiling. I have a husky mix and she doesn't believe she's a snow dog. She cuddles on those heating blankets like she's never been warm in her life.

[@hanywhiskey]

advent calendars till march!? you’re spoiling us 😍

[@viennaainsworth1085]

I've said it before and I'll say it again, I would be more than happy watching Advent Season all year long

[@JadaRain1012]

I really want Alex to get those Sterilite containers and organize what she’s gotten from subscriptions+ advents so we can truly know how many of these products are serial subscription products 😭😭

[@meganlovesdisneyandcrafts4780]

Good thing it's not about you.

[@montananerd8244]

Heehee you just want to watch the most engaging "boxing" ever!

[@montananerd8244]

​@@meganlovesdisneyandcrafts4780 hey let's cool it a little bit. This is a media channel, she didn't text Alexandria directly. It was clearly a light hearted statement, no need for the snark.

[@cashmoney865]

man i want to organize it for her!

[@meganlovesdisneyandcrafts4780]

@@montananerd8244light hearted? Crying emojis are light hearted now?

[@jenn-k-h]

Year-round advent calendars are the only way to appease us now 😏 We truly would watch all year. Believe me 🙌❤️

[@katfritz5240]

Alexandria, I love the calendars. These videos are getting me through chemo! Please consider doing a big video where you open a couple in one video. Love after advent season, it's the best thing on KZbin. 😊Thank you!

[@m.service5584]

Praying for you, katfritz.❤

[@MollyMcCarthy8]

I love glow recipe. It's expensive, and there's so much to try, so for me, this calendar has value. The tiny bottles are called glow babies, and they sell them in build-your-own kits and a full set of all the babies. It's their first year doing a calendar! Apparently it sold out so fast that there's a waiting list for another run of them...they're sending them out in March 😂

[@shewearsbowties]

The tiny ones are not glow babies they are actually way smaller than the glow babies gift set.

[@DoraSometimes]

I'm down for reviewing advent calendars throughout whole year! I cannot emphasise enough how much I enjoy your videos. You're so enthusiastic and entertaining - my favourite time of the day! Yay! 😉 Love from Croatia💙

[@shellykozun3813]

Thank you for bringing up the comparison of their fancy package to the value of the product! In the end, we can only use the product one or two times and then have to throw away the fancy packaging. I would rather have more product & less fancy packaging!

[@lyssaevelyn7737]

You should do one giant video of various advent calendars, if you have filming, editing time for that. 😂 I would definitely sit down and watch an hour long + video of you unboxing a bunch of calendars. Otherwise I'll continue watching them until you're done with them lol. I love your videos, and never miss one. 😊

[@hawkeyescoffee6399]

I think I prefer them spread out. Though I'm sure Alex now has a giant pile of subscription boxes waiting for a big opening party vid soon. I love to see those lol

[@CindyWilson1991]

Their mini sets average around $38 at Sephora. They last a while with regular use too. The value is over $100. Good deal, imo.

[@projectxs107]

I love Glow Recipe. Dont necessarily know if some of their products actually do anything (like the vitamic C brightening serum or avocado retinol mask) but the scent of the watermelon products are nice & the moisturizers/serums feel nice (if not slightly sticky) on the skin. They do keep upping their prices, which I can understand on one hand but on the other, we dont get a lot of product for the money (imo) so for ME, it is a luxury brand that I only get if I have the extra money. If I actually saw improvement in my skin, Id def justify buying their products more. The toner is my favorite, for sure. Edit: incredibly disappointing that you dont even get to use all the product in those tiny spray tubes, assuming they arent lying about how much is in each tube. For a company that took away the plastic spoons in the clay mask boxes, that are actually useful for spreading product without using your hands, they sure use a lot of plastic packaging, that you have to basically destroy if you want to open & use every bit of product...this wasnt as good as it's made out to be, I think...

[@thinkerdreamersketcherspy]

Seriously?! Taking away applicators and then using a c-ton of plastic for 5ml samples. 🤦 Greenwashing who and virtuesignalling much, eh? I didn't have an opinion on GR before this video but this one thing made me put them on my naughty list for sure.

[@dianacharboneau]

So happy to see you back; Those sample size products were a total rip off UNLESS they were items that they included at no value like bonus products!

[@VondaInWonderland]

I appreciate the measurements at the end ❤

[@aolsweetsew]

me too!

[@aolsweetsew]

me too

[@jennigthatonecrazydoglady8100]

Growing up (which was the only time I ever had advent calendars) we always did them as a countdown to Christmas. (Inverse numerical order.) Not that it mattered much because every day was the same piece of chocolate, lol!

[@ladyred6994]

I love that you just called out a company on shorting their customers on product, i never thought about doing that kind of amount check before. Thank you for shining a light on this subject

[@lneumann5911]

I really like the breakdowns and Final shot you have started adding. ♥♥

[@Ardentbluesky89]

I think you were very gracious over the hair clips and spatula! I would've been hopping mad 😅 I love your videos because it's like a giant girl party with thousands of your besties! 🎉

[@maddydavidsdottir9862]

Don't feel bad lol I have masters degrees in biochemistry and biochemical engineering, very sciency and maths based degrees.......im mathematically dyslexic (dyscalculia) 😂 somehow I managed to pass with flying colours at the top of my classes and I still don't know my times table and I HATE numbers

[@UndeadMarah]

I love that you actually took it out to see how much you get. It really puts it in perspective. If you wanted to do this going forward getting a scale could help. Could gestimate package weight and product. Either way I enjoyed seeing it :)

[@deevah2450]

All of my ADHD girls are winning right now. Alexandria went completely left trying to find out the amount of cream inside the bottles. LOL

[@MissAnn999]

The size of that spoon and the hole so you can wear it takes me back to my youth. When coke spoons were like that. Just the spoons were quite a bit smaller back then.

[@montananerd8244]

Omg and the coke pinky nail? Lee press on for the poseurs! I was in over my head socially in the 90s, I was perpetually shocked lol...

[@metroskyes5974]

Lmao that's the first thing I saw when I saw the spoon

[@raetona]

I love when you get curious and start messing with things.

[@BeautifulShaving]

I just saw a Valentine's "Advent" calendar a couple of days ago...I think it was in Temu & it immediately brought to mind the Advent unboxing vids you make. ❤

[@sp0ozwrLd]

OMG!! Pls do get this advent calendar it’s literally soooooo worth it, cause I did the math and the value is around $146 and the advent calendar only coast $75 so your making up to $71 profit and with that money you can buy another glow recipe Callander. This advent calendar is so worth it. the value/profit is crazyyyyy! Hope this comment helps .❤❤

[@CINDAAA]

Investigative journalism, I love how far we have watched the channel change in the years we have been fans! Your videos are my fave that pop up! I’m an fan forever

[@merrymarymaker6193]

I really like the idea that their calculated value excludes the trial sizes and merch. It's like those are a gift, on top of the 20% off the larger products.

[@gdigiacobbe]

Love that you went through and validated (read: disproved) the amount of product in the package. Very enlightening and confirming something we had a hunch about anyway!

[@awetistic5295]

I always keep Christmas decorations and our little tree until my Birthday in February, so I'm more than grateful for advent calendar unboxings to keep up the festive spirit!

[@JessieP-jb7be]

I love that you took the time to try the mini pumps and show how much product. Love your videos.❤

[@amandamarcum3951]

Wooo finally early to a new video! I would watch a 10 hour live stream of you unboxing whatever and just chatting about life honestly. You and this channel are such a gem!

[@michelleisabel]

I love that the Christmas tree is still up - please keep it up till alllllll advent calendars are done. 😊

[@noellevasey5006]

So I have had my eye on the VS one behind you! I absolutely love VS perfumes and body Stuff and I can’t wait to see what you get🥰🥰

[@JediDryad]

Who counts DOWN on an advent calendar? They're supposed to match up to the day of the month, which means counting UP - at least for 24/25 day ones, 12 day ones is different because that would be from Dec 26th thru Jan 6th which is the traditional '12 days of Christmas' (Jan 6th is Epiphany, the day the 3 wise men were said to have arrived at the manger with their gifts)

[@Sharischreiber451]

Glad to see you’re feeling better 😊

[@AshleyAce]

Love that you broke out the measuring spoons

[@fional5150]

Another great vid! Really interesting to see how much product was actually in those bottles. There's a series in that❤

[@victoriahayden2961]

This was nice but the sizes are so small! Day 12 was a joke!

[@addangel]

ngl, I love the spatula. immediately went to the website to get one for myself lol

[@AiValentine23]

Tbh they should have included a voucher for a full size product from the calendar. That would have upped the value significantly.

[@margieryne6220]

Hi sweet girl, the boys look so snug! I’m sorry but I think what you got is not worth much! I’m lousy at math too so I can’t help you there! I’m very proud of you for how educated you are because I know that took a lot of hard work & dedication!! Stay safe! Love & hugs!❤️🐾🐾

[@sambrown821]

your hair and makeup are so stunning here

[@DebosaurusRex]

If the containers lids come off and they could be refilled, they would make a good travel size to toss in an overnight bad or something. That could be some hidden value if you then go back and buy the full size. You can refill it from that I use the watermelon skin care stuff. I am in love with the face mist and how it smells. I use it all the time

[@aksez2u]

Good idea! Who doesn't love a tiny refillable travel container!

[@Taytay_71]

Growing up we always used them as a count down (I still do it this way honestly). It was not until I was well into adulthood that I learned you count up.

[@lilwiccan1]

I double loved the banana soufflé cream this line had first. When they discontinued it I decided ok I’ll try the plum plump. I have combo skin that goes more oily and it was a nightmare. It sat on top of my skin and looked like an oil slick. Other people swear by it. Just like any other product, different skin types get different results. But it’s made me hesitant to try anything else from them.

[@theogserena]

Girl!!!!! Going the extra mile for us with the measuring spoons!!!!!

[@sherriekennedy4246]

I would absolutely love this Calendar!!!! I have rosacea too x

[@taylorwilson909]

Daaaang, busting out the teaspoons. Love to see it!

[@gsng59]

HEY GIRL!!! Been binging you for awhile now but just getting to commenting 😊 hometown was HUNTINGTON, WV so I’ve been LOVING your videos & seeing you thrive!!! Makes me so happy & such great content 🩵🩵🩵

[@tracyroweauthor]

Honestly, I got hooked on your videos because of the advent calendars and I could watch you do them all year Try vitamin b12 for rosacea. Can't help with the mathing. I don't math.

[@Andytheevien]

I really appreciate the end if filming recap. Plus the tiny spoons. If you do merch I get it. Stickers! Hahahaha.

[@unforblue]

I could watch advent calendars all year long honestly

[@emmy_lou602]

the body cream is so good though. i received a sample in an ipsy box and it is probably one of my favorite lotions. a little goes a long way and it does hydrate very well. I'm a nurse and my hands are so dry from washing them all the time and this body cream brings them back to life lol

[@pamk2061]

Love your channel. Total value is $90. Multiply 75x1.20.

[@Angie1552]

93.75 dollars minus 20% is 75 dollars.

[@samesta5695]

That’s how I’m mathing.

[@MaskedReviews]

It's $75x1.25 if you want the price to be 20% off the value

[@annamosqueda3313]

I’m good seeing these Advent calendar’s all the way through March 😅 It’s interesting and fun to say the least ❤

[@LauraCastro-df1cn]

The spoon thing, OMG 😮

[@trishb.2948]

I love watching these… cuz then I want to buy one…I head over here, and then that feeling goes away…pretty quickly actually!!

[@annettedoerscher618]

I love glo recipe but only get in my subbox. Sooo expensive. Love your hair today, really pretty.

[@missyc4463]

Totally agree - so much plastic for so little product.

[@m.service5584]

BESIDES the fact that I had actually expected something to do with COOKING, ("Recipe" is in the name😂) and was subsequently disappointed, this was fun to watch (as always)!!!❤ I love that you showed just how SMALL the amount of product was in those containers!!! Love you, Alexandria!!!

[@ipleaded]

I LOVE the advent calendar series! I never want it to stop ngl 😂❤

[@emmanewberry26]

Love post-advent Advent Season on your channel! I think if you like Glow Recipe products this is a great way to try some more of the range and add to / build your skincare regime, so that offers good value - apart from the hair clips! For me, I prefer the mix of brands and products with a bit more monetary value

[@tngirlintx1195]

Keep ADVENTS coming…..we all LOVE it and you ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@TabithaYouTube]

I love this brand! And you know what I would absolutely LOVE? To have the opportunity to actually catch your Poshmark with available items for sale on it 🙈🥴 I’m always a day late and a dollar short… I signed up to receive notifications when new products are listed, but I don’t seem to be getting those, or I’m just missing them?? But I could literally buy everything & it’s such an amazing value! Thank you for offering that to your followers!! 🫶🏼🥰 hopefully, I’ll have an opportunity at some point… 🤞🏼

[@TabithaYouTube]

Now that I’ve finished the video and see the amount of product in the smaller packaging, it’s definitely disappointing to realize you’re not getting the amount they advertised. I still feel like this brand is worth it, but maybe it should cost $50, instead of $75?! That would feel more “fair” and honest in my opinion. Thanks for sharing, as always! Your videos are so helpful and informative! 💗

[@connyy160]

I think we can do advent calendars all year round because I want to know if they are any good before December and so I can circle them out before I go to buy one in December or November.

[@DarkAmberAngel]

I don't know if it's been mentioned but have you tried the Marks and Spencer beauty advent calendar?

[@kellyharper367]

This is some of the best fun I've ever had!

[@heatherprice6106]

I always look forward to your videos. Always love advent calendars.

[@Vythica13]

All year round advent calenders! I love watching these before bed ❤❤❤

[@BrittBeeMcGee]

I use the Glow Recipe Plum hyaluronic cream, and I love it. It's brought my skin back from the grave.

[@gigitastic90]

Weird question but i really love your measuring spoons what brand are they if you know? I'm trying to cook and bake more and love how easy these are to read

[@SalaciousVixon]

I LOVE THAT YOU DID THE MEASUREMENTS! 😂

[@m.service5584]

Same!!!

[@award112]

I’m so glad you squeezed the tubes out! I was wondering how much was in there!

[@Mollyrae0607]

I didn’t even know they did one till I saw it on tiktok and it wasn’t online anywhere. I love their stuff it is kinda expensive for me though

[@trishaburris1724]

Whoohoo, a new package opener for Alex and it has a hole so she can rope it to the desk, so she can't lose it.😂

[@itsthatlady]

That overnight mask is soooo good

[@rosemarybelore6622]

I love Glow Recipe and I think this calendar was a great value! Love your videos ❤

[@AngelaRoseRyman]

Yay new adventure calendar video 🎉

[@LindaHughes-u6u]

Wow, that packaging is really decieving. Thanks for actually measuring it out. Not sure if it was worth the money. But I have so much skincare it is ridiculous, so maybe little samples I could actually use up.😢❤😂

[@AnnemarieFL]

I love these videos and never want them to end! I wouldn’t mind them going on forever (although I know that would be so expensive for you!!) Also had to say, your hair looks so amazing in this video ❤❤❤

[@AnnemarieFL]

Also excuse you glow recipe under promising and over delivering?! That’s amazing

[@Cathidee]

I enjoy seeing all of these products that come in the advent calendars, but girl, I’m here for your reaction. You have me laughing so hard. Thank you for that 😂🥰 Great video as always!

[@ladietammy4305]

more advent calendars? bring em on!! I love watching you do these. Also, a question: do you use your college degrees at all? was it worth getting your BA and MA?

[@Solsiva]

So happy, keep the Advents coming!

[@TalenynWren]

I think that lil product spatula is so cute but did you get anything to use it with what what all those little pump squeezy bags?

[@prescilabouffioux5610]

I am really curious about the Yves Rocher calender, what are gonna be your thought on it. Love watching your video's, love your energy..

[@Cove_Blue]

Wren looks so heckin' cozy

[@crystalbarfoot]

Hiii Alexandria 💖 Loving after Advent, Hope you're well 🥰

[@coffeegirl18]

I was really curious about this one. I have a full size of the Plum Plump and it cleared up my forehead texture. It actually is refillable so you just buy the plastic pots and don't need to rebuy the glass container. They literally pop in the pot and peel the lid off. Also I don't want to press about medical things but have you had a blood panel done (ANA specifically). I just thought I'd mention it because it was overlooked and I was basically gaslit by doctors for ages. I have Lupus and it didn't go over my nose like a butterfly like you were saying and I had a massive flare at 19. I was a little worried because your dogs having medical issues would literally throw me into a flare. (I'm in a full remission now 10+ years after a dx.). I noticed someone else with Lupus also caught that in your comments too.

[@cecelialorene]

Woooow the ending was a TWIST. I have some of the minis that I use for travel but I always thought quite a bit came in them since I’m still using them after at least 10 trips. The only explanation I can think of is maybe the products aren’t measured by volume but by weight?

[@LindaKayHolevas]

Good for you on your education. I know how much work goes into getting your masters degree, especially with 2 majors. I’m surprise you’ve never mentioned it before, or maybe you have & I missed it. Anyway, great job & thank you, as always, for another great video! I love the products I’ve gotten from Glow Recipe, but I’m not a fan of all of the pre-teen girls obsessed with it, that’s for sure! xoxo

[@SindyJ37]

I will admit i smile everytime i see a new advent video in January :) it's a 15 minute mini vacation from this dreary time of year😊

[@natassiahanson2118]

Love advent calendar videos. Keep em coming

[@pamelajackson6954]

I love Glow Recipe and this looks like a great sampling of their best products.

[@StyleChatter]

I was calculating in my head as you went along and came to $143, so not far from what you calculated. I assigned $1 to the hair clips, lol. They probably cost less to make. I signed up for the second release of this advent calendar, so I think I’m getting it in March? Only time will tell.

[@celestegross6622]

I LOVE After-advent season!

[@wenleigh7256]

I put the face mist in the fridge as it’s feels amazing when it’s cold.

[@mandyrichardet0318]

If you're getting a butterfly shaped rash, along with the hard time you have kicking a cold, and your hair loss. Have you been tested for lupus?