I SPENT $600 ON BEAUTY ADVENT CALENDARS… was it worth it?!

HI SISTERS! In today's video, I opened up beauty advent calendars from Charlotte Tilbury, Huda Beauty, Kylie Cosmetics, and Lunar Beauty! I spent more than $600... spoiler alerts ahead, watch the unboxing to see if it was worth it!
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[@andrianneroxi6289]

Kylie literally put full sized lipsticks and oil and glosses, pretty impressed. Huda calendar looks miserable lol

[@viktoriadimitriev6960]

But there is also no worth to Kylies calendar, I think it was only 7 dollars added worth. And u can buy yourself actually things u really want and like for that money and skip on the advent calendar.

[@kendallcastell]

agree💀

[@SimplyPreppy20]

@it is abbie 810 now the comment is not trie

[@SimplyPreppy20]

True

[@aayushmathatal6674]

Literally gave me spoiler

[@KathySanthouse]

The Lunar Beauty advent calendar palette is GENIUS.

[@cookie7mal]

I have seen it done before by the body shop I think not as an advent calendar though

[@izzybennett6380]

@@cookie7mal HIIIII JAMES

[@WillSing4TP]

Totally agree. It's bloody brilliant. 😎

[@julianbaptist1746]

Well… the Luna calendar ist cute… but it’s just a pallete for 50 bugs…

[@kenziedemars999]

i don’t get the point? there’s only the colors they give you in there so why wouid you pay more just to do the work of building it and it’s a waste of materials.

[@heatherlynn1016]

Manny killed it. The whole idea is new & fun! And the price isn’t outrageous and ridiculous! I think Lunar Beauty was the best! It also wasn’t random products , you know going into the advent calendar it’s an eye shadow palette which works for everybody!

[@hoosierbackeyethefam35]

Agree!!! Manny made a brilliant advent calendar...price is awesome too!!!

[@jenniferbaker3678]

Huda should have kept the three options in separate calendars. Like one with beauty. One with perfume and one with the skincare. Then you could decide which one you wanted to purchase

[@leith8610]

The Lunar Beauty calendar is such a cool idea! Never too old for an advent calendar haha 😊🤗

[@jaeescobar7280]

❤

[@clubbythecaveman5774]

NERD

[@MannyMua733]

I SEE THAT ADVENT BABY!!!!!!!! ily 🥰❤️

[@KristianEllingsen1]

Woah u have 4 mill sibs

[@KristianEllingsen1]

Subs

[@sweedellee1521]

Kylie's box was clearly the best and the only one I'd want to buy followed by the lunar one. Mad genius

[@clubbythecaveman5774]

NERD HAHA

[@jimcan59]

James you helped me so much, you should make a Fanvue for your top fans

[@temiakinosi7175]

I love how honest James is and he has such and amazing presence on camera. You can really tell how down to earth he is ❤️

[@lucasmatiasavila.]

Girl. He was scared about the Kylie one ahaha trying to make it look good but it’s trash.

[@victoriabarendregt3790]

💀💀

[@victoriabarendregt3790]

He like to go down more on little boys more like

[@rheasbb]

i know you didn’t just say honest 😂

[@Chibi_Hamster]

@@lucasmatiasavila. stop being rude. This person is just being nice

[@lexysalas6070]

Ok but Kylie coming through with full size products love hee for that

[@julessiriban4317]

kylie def has the best calendar!! all the products are so diverse and useful

[@IzabelVlogs]

i admire your honesty every time you review something. even if you love the brand you are still being honest when you don't really like something but always in a respectful manner .

[@Araiedits]

I love your videos

[@porfiriorioss]

James when will their be. A 5 min crafts Christmas Edition 😊😊😊 1 like = James doing this video idea 💡

[@megancooke2914]

yes

[@lisasmith8484]

Hell yea

[@amelialolplays5083]

PLEASE

[@Chaotic_lesbi4n]

Poor James. ‘Tis what the people want.

[@porfiriorioss]

@@Chaotic_lesbi4n Right

[@parisz]

I love your blunt honesty about Huda's A-calender!!! No exceptions here!!!

[@Dayna-Punky]

I literally can't believe that Manny's pallet advent calendar isn't sold out! It's amazing and I can't wait to start opening it!!

[@yaniivette21]

That lunar beauty palette is genius 🎉 and the pricing isn’t bad either. This was a really fun video to watch!!

[@JamesCharlesCankle6895]

I love that you are showing people what are in these boxes because some of these calendars are something I don't wanna spend my money on. I love the Lunar Beauty calendar I think it was such a creative idea. ❤

[@Redcherryberry]

Kyle kept it simple and useful i loved it
Also the lunar beauty pallet is really cool

[@killac3564]

The charlotte tilbury calendar looks like it could be reused for a jewelry box. 😍

[@MandineJ258]

James, always bringing the entertainment 🎉 thank you for making my day !!!!!!!!

[@ky457]

thank you for buying and opening these so i know what’s worth it!!! merry christmas james!!

[@SyleseGregory]

James is that friend that’s gonna say something if you look a mess😂 he was honest about the product even tho he loves them as a brand

[@whatevs643]

How interesting!! In Germany, all calendars have 24 doors and they are never chronologically ordered… the fun consists actually in finding the correct door 😂

[@auriii75]

Right? I was lowkey confused why there are 12 doors😂😂

[@Lara-ov3hu]

Omg same, I was wondering if it’s normal in the US because I actually excepted them to have 25 doors😂

[@EthanahtE]

12 days of Christmas in the USA. I perfer 25 days lol heck I start counting down after Thanksgiving lol

[@mollymollys]

Same! In UK, every number is randomised to random areas and its 24 days 😂

[@ambersistos]

I’ve been watching a bunch of advent calendar openings on TikTok so I’m excited to see James open up four in one video 🥲❣️❣️

[@CarlyNicoleMusic]

saying everything was in the shade Kylie had me laughing out loud😂

[@jaysloweds]

loved the fact that you described not only the shades but all the products, that is awesome for blind and low vision people

[@amstar5017]

oh my god!! the LUNAR palette has so beautiful colours!!

[@Dedemivecci]

James your make up looks so good
I wish you’d do a tutorial on it or at least the shimmer shade
it’s so niceee

[@usheikh14]

So excited for your video James, you make my Friday!❤

[@ilhamtaloaie8437]

Loviiing the makeup look James!💓 Your videos are sooo comforting to watch 🥰

[@ericamendoza8491]

Love manny and his brand lunar beauty! The advent calendar was such a great and unique idea! Love the eyeshadow colors 😍

[@TheSFLife]

Just love how honest you are 😍

[@The_Awesome_potato]

James you forgot about winter solstice (hoping that is how you spell it) it is a holiday that you celebrate on the first day of winter. One of my friends celebrate it.

[@deborahcornette751]

Love the Lunar Beauty Advent calendar, what a neat idea. Thank you for sharing this. 😊

[@casemo122]

i think this is one of my favorite holiday vids you have done, so fun seeing whats in the advent calenders! thank you! :)

[@randitoepper7144]

I am loving the eye makeup today 😍 absolutely gorgeous

[@evi-rv6cj]

you're makeup is gorgeous!! Slaying like always❤

[@tillystubbs3443]

I love how open and real you are about these kind of things even though ur friends with all the people that created them 😘

[@bryanmaldonado9871]

That lunar beauty box is awesome! James!!!! Love it❤

[@jasmingutierrez4301]

I live for any of your videos you always bring light to my day whenever I’m down, I love you sister

[@chancebeasley2007]

Love the concept of this video James💕, happy holidays.

[@Sarahlynnpham]

Love seeing the makeup content, missed old beauty videos so I’m happy to see this before the holidays 💖

[@martinabadaloni9119]

thank you James for always bringing us beautiful content❤

[@shreyabasu]

Love that James can be unbiased while reviewing these ! Even though he's friends with some of these people

[@DiZa956]

I loved all the shades from lunar beauty. And of course the best out of the 4 calendars was CT imo💝

[@bellalunalifestyle9908]

LOVE U JAMES!! i love how honest and opinionated u are and how much u all love us! been watching since white face james

[@lexytapia9810]

I love how you give us entertainment ❤ your makeup always look good and flawless ✨✨✨

[@daniisaurushax]

Props to Manny and team, that’s brilliant

[@davidnjenga2707]

James is the best makeup artist. I loved the Charlotte Tilbury calendar so much,I appreciate the effort.

[@sherylsaravia162]

i LOVE how youre being so honest about each product.

[@otisthorn8733]

I love how creative you are yesss queen 👑 get into the Christmas spirit SLAY

[@evasccl7846]

I am so grateful you shared these advent calendars in the "beauty sphere". My favourite of all was the Charlotte Tilbury as it has this long lasting added gift which is the calendar itself, so girly, cute drawers for your jewelry... and the top can be used for MORE jewelry hahahaha! Loved it and of course, I always love your feedback on the products as you have consistently been very honest and genuine in that sense when talking about other products!
Following that, I loved the originality and practical aspect of setting your eye shadow colours as you wish, that is a very creative and pretty element, specially these days!! I think the colours are gorgeous and from what you have shown us on your arm... the colour seems to be staying beautifully so it is all a triple win win win!! :D
We love your videos and love you, you are extremely creative and daring in your craft and the outcome of that blend is always something beautiful :) besides you friendly and often hysterically funny reactions hehehehe. Much love to you!

[@leanneradcliffe723]

Never a boring video xox always able to change my mood to a better mood

[@samanthalee89]

The lunar beauty advent calendar is amazing, so beautiful!! I liked the Charlotte Tilbury one too, it would be cute for jewelry! Your makeup looks amazing!!

[@cvet6758]

Love your honesty ❤

[@alice_twin]

James thank u for all what you're doing I always watch all of your videos love ya 💜

[@steva7267]

James is seriously so entertaining, love his reactions ❤

[@victoriadevine1003]

I couldn’t resist the Lunar Beauty advent calendar palette. Obsessed!

[@jeremylyngdoh9526]

Love his honesty ❤️❤️❤️

[@desertrosekaee5481]

I love your videos so much 💞

[@allisonbeek4736]

That lunar beauty one is crazy cool and smart!! Imagine your on the go and dont wanna bring 6 differnet palettes or for like ocd rainbow order etc! Or chrome shadows! I hope more people do this or im going to have to buy all the lunar beauty ones!!

[@karyna.makeup4721]

love you james you make my days so much better 🥰

[@gabrielledadisman6826]

I literally love that James makes my day so much better. Thanks

[@traveling_with_josy]

Charlotte tilburry for me was the winner too, love that brand, love James shows us this. We spend our money right.

[@bipleaseimfabulous]

You're literally the only makeup artist that I watch and enjoy I love how original your videos always are!

[@christinemmicheni715]

finally! been anticipating to watch such a vid from you

[@kpoplove_piece492]

I would love if u make a pt 2 I really enjoyed and this might be my favourite series now🤭

[@noragutierrez4292]

I get so excited whenever he uploads 🥹🤩🤩

[@kayleeabeyta524]

Literally LOVED LAST YEARS 12 days of Christmas from James

[@maymoon8851]

Love the Lunar beauty calendar definitely worth buying and great gift option 😍....definitely the best one here!

[@dianaheckwine6411]

Great video!!! Love,love,love your makeup look!!!!!

[@KUWS]

I love how he reacts too all these amazing mystery products

[@carolinee155]

Happy James Charles Christmas❤

[@r.e.a.g.a.n.]

Thank you for making this!💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@shayene555]

ugh I love James sm!!!

[@anjalipatali2087]

I love your content ❤️

[@justinwindle3072]

I feel like James should make his own Christmas calendar

[@diegomorillo6098]

loving you and supporting you

[@marina1760]

Thank you for your video! They make me happier💖

[@sagejohnson4285]

I love how you make these videos and give your honest opinion. I was considering getting one of these for my sister. Now I know what I shouldn't choose😂

[@misu_getch9814]

I always love his videos you just know he put so much thought and love 💕 into his videos.

[@herbassguitar]

I definitely appreciate your honesty.

[@lffoxley]

I love you James !

[@gabriellasabot8751]

I love how in detail James goes when doing his reviews, definitely one of my favorite people just the energy he brings and how openly honest he is on every opening. Happy Holidays James much love to you ❤️🫶🏼 Always excited to see your vids 🥰

[@ceciliagomes5199]

Lunar beauty is a super smart idea. I wish someone would just make and advent calendar that’s a full holiday make up look. Obviously maybe not every step, but the high points: blush, bronzer, lip, etc, then just throw in some skincare. I think fenty would do this well.

[@aditiaswal7433]

just love watching you videos 😍

[@JustIsabellaM]

James I love your honesty and how fun this video was

[@joycedias138]

James, I have to say watching ur videos have improved my makeup skills ALOTTTT, thank you love

[@klickklackbom3983]

Someone should do a calendar where you get to decide your own colors so If its foundation, you scan it and can get it in any shade you want and pick it up in a store or get it sent to you. Same with lipstick and everything, would be so cool

[@bellzbloxburg]

I think if you were a small brand that would be good but if you are a big brand I’m not sure that would be practical but if this was a thing I would TOTALLYY BUY THAT

[@Idontkn0w9]

Lunar beauty is gorgeous! I love that build a pallet ❤️

[@Suemoreitz]

Love these kind of videos!

[@kiranmallick82]

No matter what season or month it is, u always make us smile and keep us motivated throughout the year. Merry Christmas James 💕

[@eogthe_video_game_noob7972]

Didn't know pedos motivate you but hey we are all different

[@-audi]

OMG I am so excited to watch James Christmas videos!!!💗💗

[@mangoesareyum]

love this video, funny and informative 💞💞

[@reginahuerta7822]

omg can you do a tutorial on the makeup you're wearing?! It's stunnin' 😍

[@tiamarrow6366]

Okay but why does James’s makeup match the Charlotte Tilbury advent calendar? And the was the one he did first…..absolutely stunning

[@emilyh6539]

You should do a full face make up routine just using the advent calendar!

[@susanna5570]

your makeup looks amazing ❤️

[@ginadycus3153]

James is the person thwt makes a holiday happy❤🎉

[@demonic-kawaii-cat1185]

James always puts a smile on my face