THE gluten-free market has boomed in recent years. Latest figures show sales have reached £3.5billion, with some experts saying it improves cholesterol, promotes digestive health and increases energy levels.
Here’s our selection of gluten-free advent calendars, while we also go festive with beauty.
Health
with Nina McCue
- Pukka Christmas Advent Calendar, £9.99 — buy now
A mixture of green, herbal and fruit, the 24 tea sachets are a brilliant way to test new flavours without spending a fortune. Peppermint and liquorice was particularly nice and is apparently good to beat the bloat after over-indulging. Plus the bags are plastic free.
- Livia's Advent Calendar, £39.99 — buy now
This all-natural calendar provides a festive sugar rush to all, as it is vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free.
With a full-sized treat in every beautifully designed drawer, you get your money’s worth.
I was dubious they would be satisfying but I was surprised. My fave was the Salted Caramel Million squares. Delicious!
- The Protein Ball Co. Advent Calendar, £19.99 — buy now
For a healthy countdown, these are protein balls free from guilt, gluten and sugar.
With eight different flavours and a festive Christmas ball, the lemon and pistachio are especially good.
Budget
- Countdown to New Year Advent Calendar, £14.99 — buy now (Aldi stores)
This offers six own-brand products in a box, counting you down from Boxing Day to New Year’s Eve.
Includes retinol toner, golden glow mask, cleanser, facial moisturiser and oil. A great intro to Aldi’s range, and a lovely Christmas gift.
Mid
- Studio London Advent Calendar, £20 (was £26.00), Superdrug — buy now
A traditional advent calendar.
Contains a wide variety of beauty goodies from Studio London including primer, lip gloss, eyeshadow, mascara, a make-up brush and a beauty blender.
Gorgeous presentation box. This is great value for money and I’d definitely recommend it.
Luxury
- 24 Day Advent Calendar, £79, Feel Unique — buy now
Filled with 24 deluxe and full-sized hair, beauty and skincare surprises, with brands such as Huda Beauty and Aveda as well as NYX and Barry M. Presented in a holographic box, the contents are worth a staggering £256 so this is worth every penny! My favourite.
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