John Lewis' beauty advent calendar has £726 savings and a chance to win a Rome trip

Beauty advent calendar shopping is in full swing, and here’s one more you’re going to want to add to your wish list – this year’s offering from MAC. The iconic beauty brand released a festive countdown every year, and we think 2023’s is the best yet.

It may still be September, but that hasn't stopped John Lewis from upping the Christmas game by unveiling its lavish Beauty Advent Calendar for 2023.

The countdown to Christmas has officially begun with stores reintroducing that all-important festive aisle, including John Lewis who has launched a range of spectacular baubles, from air fryers to astronauts. Christmas decorations have come a long way over the years - long gone are the days of tinsel and beads in three signature colours.

The weather is set to be mostly dry with some sunny spells today - before Storm Agnes batters Greater Manchester with heavy rain and strong winds tomorrow.

Beauty lovers are flocking to buy a £225 beauty advent calendar that contains more than £1,000 worth of premium makeup, candles and anti-ageing skincare from high-end brands like Jo Malone, Olaplex, Benefit, BareMinerals and Huda Beauty. The advent calendar, which has been hailed 'excellent value for money' by those who have bought it, contains twenty full sized products - all of which are expensive brands.

December may still be a few months away, but 2023’s beauty advent calendars have already started hitting the shops, both in store and online. And one that’s already available for keen shoppers to buy is ASOS Face + Body 25 Day Advent Calendar.

Memory as Sylvia, a recovering alcoholic who is dealing with childhood trauma. For the independent film, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival this month, Chastain wore no makeup, had no trailer and bought her own costumes for the role.Speaking to IndieWire about the film, Chastain said: “I’m not doing a movie to be pampered. If I want to be pampered, I’ll go to a spa.

September seems to be disappearing at an alarming rate, and that means the end of the year is officially approaching. Although it might be a little early to start thinking about your Christmas shopping (or not, if you’re mega prepared!), but there’s one festive favourite that’s already well underway – advent calendars.

Ryanair has warned passengers of potential delays to flights in and out of the UK today due to bad weather. It comes as the Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for rain covering several areas across the country with strong winds forecast today and overnight into Wednesday.

Pussy Riot have teamed up with Nova Twins for a new single, ‘Bad Trip’, which also features Argentinian producer Mykka.The track is the Russian feminist punk group’s first new single since May’s ‘Chastity’, which featured guest spots from Alice Glass and Boys Noize.Pussy Riot leader Nadya Riot (formerly Nadya Tolokonnikova) said of the song: “Mykka played this beat for me and I got obsessed and begged her to give it to me. It sounds menacing and dominant.“I’m a big fan of Bosch, so I wanted to imagine what would be my version of hell / bad trip in this track — being mansplained and totally dominated would be a version of hell for me, that’s why my verse goes: ‘Mansplain me! I don’t really know what am I doing with my life, how to be a woman, tell me how to be a wife, tell me how to kiss and tell me how to die. wanna be obedient, I wanna be your wife wife.’”Meanwhile, Nova Twins added in their own statement: “We love Pussy Riot and all that they stand for, so when Nadya messaged us during lockdown, asking us to feature on ‘Bad Trip,’ we were super excited! The tune bangs and they are a force of nature!”Check out ‘Bad Trip’ below:Earlier this year, Pussy Riot were awarded the 2023 Woody Guthrie Prize.

The Christmas countdown is officially on, and fashion and beauty brands have been launching their advent calendars left, right and centre ahead of the festive season. We’ve already reviewed the LookFantastic one, taken a sneak peek at John Lewis’ (which has the chance to win a trip to Rome inside!), and rounded up 19 of our favourite beauty advent calendars, but the latest brand to appear on our beauty radar is The Body Shop, which has released not one, not two, but three different product-filled calendars ready for December.

Emmerdale character Cathy Hopem played by Gabrielle Dowling has been at the centre of the major plot in the soap after she battled premenstrual dysphoric disorder - which meant she faced bouts of heavy periods and major mood swings.

Christmas may seem like a long way away but 2023’s beauty advent calendars are already hitting the shops. One great way to treat someone you love - or yourself - is with a very special advent calendar, with beauty treats hidden behind every door.The Benefit All I Want Advent Calendar is a great option, as it has all the glitz and glam that any beauty lover could ever want (or need).

We may currently be sweating through September’s Indian summer, but I’ve just had a blatant reminder that Christmas is not far away – I’ve received my first beauty advent calendar. It may seem crazy to be thinking about December at the moment, but beauty advent calendars are big business, and brands launch theirs earlier and earlier every year. But with so many on the market nowadays, it can be hard to know which one to buy.

Christmas may seem like a long way away but 2023’s beauty advent calendars are already hitting the shops.They sell out every year, so if you’re hoping to snap one up to make the countdown to Christmas even more exciting – whether for yourself or a loved one – it’s worth making a note in your diary now. From long-time favourites like Liberty’s and Charlotte Tilbury’s to offerings from more niche brands like Jo Loves and Paul & Joe, there’s something for everyone this year, whether you’re after skincare, make-up or fragrance (or a bit of everything).

It's been reported Love Island's Maura Higgins and Faye Winter got into a heated row at the National Television Awards after-party after the former reality stars were said to have been in a 'bust up'. However they have since rubbished the claims.

Morfydd Clark is set to headline a biopic, titled “Making Noise,” about Evelyn Glennie, a deaf woman who became the world’s premier solo percussionist. Multi-Grammy winner Glennie, who hails from Scotland, experienced profound hearing loss as a child. But instead of giving up on her dream of making music, she instead went on to become a global star, performing with artists including Bjork, Underworld and Mark Knopfler.

Josh Groban, John Mellencamp, Tracy Morgan and the ever-present Jon Stewart will stand up at this year’s Stand Up for Heroes fundraiser. The fundraiser, which benefits injured veterans and their families, will also feature comedians and musicians including Jimmy Carr, Ronny Chieng, Shane Gillis, The War and Treaty and Rita Wilson. Stewart has been a steady presence at the annual event.

A Scots gran says she has been been living without hot water for a year in a damp flat with mushrooms growing beside the toilet. Krima Al Edanee, 62, from Glasgow has had a heart bypass and lives with breathing problems says these issues are further 'impacting her health.'

Love Island stars Maura Higgins and Faye Winter have denied reports that they had a row at the NTAs, after a video was posted online of the duo having a heated chat at a bar. Reports stated that the duo were in a heated exchange for over an hour at the event on Tuesday, 5 September, before a friend intervened in the conversation to smooth things over, according to The Sun.