Are luxury beauty advent calendars a rip-off?

Luxury beauty advent calendars are popular on social media, with influencers unboxing expensive products. While some believe they are worth the money as a way to try new products and save on items they would buy anyway, others warn that some companies use advent calendars to shift unpopular stock. The size of items in calendars can vary, with some offering full-sized products and others offering smaller sizes. Scam websites have emerged, offering fake discounts on luxury advent calendars. Despite the high cost, many shoppers are still willing to pay full price for these calendars. Popular calendars from retailers like Sephora and Harrods have already sold out, with resellers asking for even higher prices on platforms like eBay.

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