I'm *ACTUALLY* MAD?! $550 Luxury DIOR Advent Unboxing! (25 Calendars of Chistmas BONUS!)

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  • @Alexandria-Ryan
    @Alexandria-Ryan  2 роки тому +678

    Hey guys! Time for some bonus advent calendar unboxings! So something about this calendar (one or two things in particular) really rubbed me the wrong way! But I would love to know what you guys think about it! Love ya💖

    • @MVP-sv9ps
      @MVP-sv9ps 2 роки тому +12

      Oh boy..: this is the one I have been waiting for !

    • @xpinkieyx
      @xpinkieyx 2 роки тому +38

      Still not as bad as chanel. At least they put actual products in it and not arts and crafts items like the chanel one.

    • @midnightvargas9835
      @midnightvargas9835 2 роки тому +3

      Yikes.

    • @midnightvargas9835
      @midnightvargas9835 2 роки тому +24

      Rude of them to add those two foundations that not everyone can use. Makes me feel like they only want one type of person to buy this calendar.

    • @MsSmile300
      @MsSmile300 2 роки тому +17

      I can't believe they put foundation. If they wanted to do that they should have asked for people's shades when purchasing the calendar.

  • @hollyarmstrong2293
    @hollyarmstrong2293 2 роки тому +910

    The candle finale is pretty fitting. You've already blown your money and now you can see it going up in flames.

  • @christinamcginnis6338
    @christinamcginnis6338 2 роки тому +1042

    You could do an advent calendar unboxing every week for the rest of the year and get zero complaints from me.

    • @CactusJinx
      @CactusJinx 2 роки тому +13

      Right? She makes it so fun 🤩

    • @sian2337
      @sian2337 2 роки тому +16

      I agree. I hardly ever wear makeup nowadays, but I’m addicted to these unboxing videos.

    • @honestlynope6599
      @honestlynope6599 2 роки тому +4

      Same!

    • @daan8695
      @daan8695 2 роки тому +7

      @@sian2337 I have never worn make-up 😂 (It speaks for Alexandria's character!)

    • @danikathomas1559
      @danikathomas1559 2 роки тому +4

      Couldn't agree more!

  • @fairykeiley
    @fairykeiley 2 роки тому +549

    Between the Dior and Chanel calendars, makes me appreciate chocolate and sock calendars so much more!! I enjoyed this video!!

    • @lydiah317
      @lydiah317 2 роки тому +20

      Yes! I feel like socks and chocolates could never disappoint me 😂

    • @lethfuil
      @lethfuil Рік тому +11

      THERE ARE SOCK CALENDERS?!?
      I need one!

    • @CoffeePlease.
      @CoffeePlease. Рік тому +2

      Amen, amen. 🤣

    • @yukikanegawa7470
      @yukikanegawa7470 Рік тому +7

      @@lethfuil I had an aggretsuko/gudetama Sanrio advent $12 advent calendar. Loved it. New socks for a month. Cute socks. Great find.

    • @lethfuil
      @lethfuil Рік тому +1

      @@yukikanegawa7470 I'll look into that. Thank you! ^^

  • @NiKKey411
    @NiKKey411 2 роки тому +870

    Im so shocked that the high end designer companies like Dior and Channel dont include jewlery in thier advent calanders. Like a simple classic CC channel earing, cuff link, or bracelet. They really put in all the dinky freebies that they usually give away at the mall to make room for the next season of inventory. What a scam

    • @warpedalice
      @warpedalice 2 роки тому +17

      It's like someone went through all the promos & samples from 2021 that were scheduled to be discarded & then they decided to make an advent calendar to screw their customers. Especially Channel, those stickers & string bracelet were total freebie items with a $0 retail value. Those companies sell to people who really can't afford their stuff & don't know quality but will just pay for the name to look wealthy.

    • @dumbartonyankee
      @dumbartonyankee 2 роки тому +21

      The channel calendar was full of sort of tat that you get a trade fair.

    • @fashiondiva6972
      @fashiondiva6972 2 роки тому +32

      No way were you getting Chanel jewelry from an 800 calendar. Have you actually,priced Chanel pieces? If you take a look your expectations might be more in line with reality.

    • @gabrielfrost9134
      @gabrielfrost9134 2 роки тому +27

      @@fashiondiva6972 doesn't matter, still this calendar is a shameful scam!.

    • @gabrielfrost9134
      @gabrielfrost9134 2 роки тому +16

      It's Chanel* you guys lol.

  • @BananaTheNinja
    @BananaTheNinja 2 роки тому +655

    There needs to be an advent calendar committee because these expensive sampler calendars are ridiculous. There's need to be someone to oversee price point vs product size, and stickers and scrunchies in $200+ calendars. Like these companies have just gotten in this mindset that they can just throw whatever in a box and slap a high price tag on it and it's fine.

    • @purpleflower77612
      @purpleflower77612 2 роки тому +5

      Love your idea regarding a committee

    • @BePlushed
      @BePlushed 2 роки тому +19

      Like a consumer advocate or something. Shouldn't be legal to charge people for sample size products.

    • @heidimargaret306
      @heidimargaret306 2 роки тому +24

      Unfortunately as long as people keep buying them, they don’t care their a business, they’re laughing all the way to the bank, it’s terrible these companies do this to people spending their hard earned money 🤮

    • @slisha4940
      @slisha4940 2 роки тому +5

      I agree but who would think that something this expensive would be so cheaply done. Someone's greedy

    • @nomdeplume2213
      @nomdeplume2213 2 роки тому +1

      Like the FTC? Or the BBB?? Lol there's multiple 3 letters organization's that do just that. Ppl just have to actually file a complaint.

  • @Ortal_yoch
    @Ortal_yoch 2 роки тому +539

    My reaction to every door - “at least it’s not stickers” 😂

  • @NoYeahNah
    @NoYeahNah 2 роки тому +415

    This really gives the vibe that, I don't know - Dior hired someone to conduct a wee bit of industrial espionage over at Chanel, because they were worried that Chanel was releasing a luxury calendar as well.
    But then the spy came back, like; "Nah, nah... we cool. We can do whatever. As long as we don't put empty gift bags in there, or a plastic bracelet, people are gonna be JAZZED."
    And then Dior's team had a laugh, left work early, and went to play golf for the rest of the year.

  • @leerylemons1451
    @leerylemons1451 2 роки тому +256

    I looked up the full size dollar amount as well as their volume and did the math comparing it to the volume of the products in the calendar... And the total value is only $415.26. The Prestige skincare was worth the most.

    • @theawooos3793
      @theawooos3793 Рік тому +13

      ..... So my theory was correct 😬 (If I take your word without checking) gross

    • @thamieklybodonmi
      @thamieklybodonmi Рік тому +9

      The small bottles of perfume are sold in airports for 50-60 dollars a box of 5. So... 10 dollars each?

    • @Charlie-cz3jh
      @Charlie-cz3jh 6 місяців тому

      Awesome info. Thank You❤

  • @willowashe
    @willowashe 2 роки тому +563

    You could probably go spend $550 in a cosmetics section at Macy’s and get a bunch of gifts with purchase that would make a better advent calendar than what you’ve been getting!

    • @lovemesomeslippers
      @lovemesomeslippers 2 роки тому +22

      You’re right. I once bought 2 blushes from Nordstrom, for maybe $40 each, and got 5 of those little perfumes. Blushes sucked and I sent them back.

    • @mabellopez6364
      @mabellopez6364 2 роки тому +12

      As someone who works at Macy’s……..yep

    • @takeashotgirl9976
      @takeashotgirl9976 2 роки тому +10

      Yup, or the beauty section or perfume section of TJMAXX!!! Candles could be gotten there (like super nice ones) plus tons of other junk thats way more valuable...SHE needs to take us with her to TJMAXX and buy $550 worth of stuff, like high end stuff at TJMAXX & have it be comparable to the Dior or Chanel calendars but FULL SIZE ....The Chanel stickers for FIVE days could be like NICE paintings or smth like that...idk I'm getting all out of sorts with my thoughts at this point bc of those daMň foundations & then that dang candle, which was super pretty but kinda a punch to the gut after such a terrible array of products 🤪

    • @RozanneMiller
      @RozanneMiller 2 роки тому

      and get lots of samples like those for doing so.

  • @stefanielyons8308
    @stefanielyons8308 2 роки тому +932

    Your advent calendar unboxings are my favorite part of the holidays.

  • @finilain
    @finilain 2 роки тому +97

    The foundation samples left me speechless. And honestly, I think maybe except for the candle, you could get every of those items as a free gift/sample with a purchase.

  • @jefferydsmith9966
    @jefferydsmith9966 Рік тому +88

    This is absolutely hilarious! I managed Dior Beauty at a department store 4 years ago. I was blown away by the horrible quality of their products. I remember when Dior decided to revamp makeup brushes. We waited FOREVER to receive them, and once we did I couldn’t believe it. The most expensive brush that would be used to apply Airflash spray foundation, simply couldn’t be washed. That’s right, you couldn’t wash the brush because the dark blue paint would chip from its handle. A $60 brush and it’s gross forever and ever lol.

    • @douglasgriffiths3534
      @douglasgriffiths3534 Рік тому

      You could wash the brush. Don't get the handle wet. (Jan Griffiths).

    • @phillipcarter7335
      @phillipcarter7335 Рік тому +15

      @@douglasgriffiths3534 without a statement declaring not to get the handle wet upon washing, I'd say I'd be pretty heated if something like this cost $60 to be ruined by a necessary process like washing. That's why certain linens and fabrics include tags like "dry clean only", "tumble dry", etc. If your product requires special care, let the buyer know. How much of the profit on a $60 single brush would that really take away?

    • @KariIzumi1
      @KariIzumi1 5 місяців тому

      Dear God, that’s ridiculous and insane

  • @megansmith2070
    @megansmith2070 2 роки тому +778

    When you finish all the calendars from this year you should rank them! I’d love to see the best and worse compared year-to-year

    • @blondesense1708
      @blondesense1708 2 роки тому +7

      Yes! I would love to see them ranked too.

    • @leah3801
      @leah3801 2 роки тому +3

      Or at least a tier list if not fully ranking them!

    • @Tonilynne1122
      @Tonilynne1122 2 роки тому

      Yes!!!!

    • @RealElongatedMuskrat
      @RealElongatedMuskrat 2 роки тому +5

      oo yes this would be a great idea, especially because in retrospect some of them will seem better or worse when compared to others. It would be a fun round up. A tier list would maybe be easier, but some sort of ranking would be great.

    • @AmandaDavis6130
      @AmandaDavis6130 2 роки тому +2

      I vote a tier list or ranking livestream, with super chats turned on so people can donate to help you recoup some of the costs of the terrible calendars (looking at you, Chanel)

  • @mariapadilla4849
    @mariapadilla4849 2 роки тому +180

    I wish the foundation was a coupon to go to counter and get one in your shade.

    • @kadeschaos963
      @kadeschaos963 2 роки тому +28

      that would have been so much better, the gall they had to put a random foundation shade

    • @jennifermackay863
      @jennifermackay863 2 роки тому +13

      Super smart idea for so many reasons. What a great way to get some value from this calendar.

    • @valeriebumblebee7607
      @valeriebumblebee7607 2 роки тому +6

      And you'd most likely by sth else on top of it.

    • @melissapeters9820
      @melissapeters9820 2 роки тому +5

      Yes...and they would prob actually spend less money doing it that way in all actuality because a decent percentage of the people who got the calendar would never end up going in and claiming the actual product simply out of laziness or not getting around to it or not thinking it was worth the hassle or whatever their reason may be...they would truly save money doing that and the people who really wanted to use the foundation would be happy..you would think it would be a win-win for everyone...but apparently, out of all the money these companies have, and all the workers and combined minds they have working together, they still can't come up with actual concepts like this that make sense🤦smh

    • @valeriebumblebee7607
      @valeriebumblebee7607 2 роки тому +1

      @@melissapeters9820 exactly!!! I work in business development and marketing and seriously don't understand why stuff like this happens again and again.

  • @MistressOfWhispers
    @MistressOfWhispers 2 роки тому +1916

    Hot take: Dior told you EXACTLY who their intended audience is with that foundation.

    • @hausacat
      @hausacat 2 роки тому +83

      So they wanted to rip off people with that specific shade of skin? Seeing as this thing is such bad value.
      You can always boycott them and buy Pat McGrath or whatever. That's the free market at work.

    • @islandboy4445
      @islandboy4445 2 роки тому +7

      @@hausacat who's Pat McGrath lol

    • @hausacat
      @hausacat 2 роки тому +41

      @@islandboy4445 Tut tut! Shame on you, haha.

    • @novicegurucrochet
      @novicegurucrochet 2 роки тому +70

      @@islandboy4445 shes a black high end make up artist with her own brand

    • @islandboy4445
      @islandboy4445 2 роки тому +23

      @@novicegurucrochet Oh cool. I thought that was supposed to be an insult but that sounds pretty equivalent to me. 👍

  • @kerry1722
    @kerry1722 Рік тому +27

    "It smells like fancy Ladies." Best description ever. I could smell it and feel like I knew what you were talking about. I feel like advent calendars are a rip off so I am making my family members each a custom one and will probably still be able to have it cheaper than buying an already made one. I absolutely love how honest you are and I love your personality, I was an instant follower, and can't wait to binge watch what I have missed lol.

    • @samerinaa
      @samerinaa Рік тому

      Awe I like that you are making custom ones for your family!

  • @rubybuttons668
    @rubybuttons668 2 роки тому +501

    Alexandria: “It smells like fancy ladies.” 😄
    Audience: some how know exactly what you are talking about and now agree that is a recognised scent. 😄 haha

    • @xxMikumikitakikaxx
      @xxMikumikitakikaxx 2 роки тому +7

      It's the smell of violets for me

    • @mcwjes
      @mcwjes 2 роки тому +22

      Stomps into Macy's and shouts, "Stench me like one of your fancy ladies!"

    • @Glowinthedarkshark
      @Glowinthedarkshark 2 роки тому +6

      I use this perfume and it reminds me of honeysuckles for some reason but I’ll definitely take fancy lady 😂

    • @michellecogdill6128
      @michellecogdill6128 2 роки тому +1

      I use the regular jadore and so many people compliment me when I wear it! I love it! 👍🏻

    • @quantumfluffyflapjack
      @quantumfluffyflapjack 2 роки тому +5

      It's like most Guerlain scents, where they all smell different, but still like money. Essence d' Scrooge McDuck.

  • @DaraJill
    @DaraJill 2 роки тому +366

    If a brand doesn't contact you to design your own advent calendar, they are missing out!! You've done years of "market research" in your unboxings and you'd rock making one totally not suck ;-)

    • @purpleflower77612
      @purpleflower77612 2 роки тому +14

      I never thought of that. That be so cool to purchase a calendar she'd create. If she does it please have low, mid, and high range so I could purchase at least one.

    • @jenniferhall7856
      @jenniferhall7856 2 роки тому +5

      I’d buy one!

    • @richiethev4623
      @richiethev4623 2 роки тому +7

      Only problem I would I have with her making a advent calendar nothing would have rose scent and or something with coconut which I love coconut and rose scented product's... -Mercy(sorry for the name confusion I am on my dad's phone dad's phone at the moment)

    • @rebeccareid89
      @rebeccareid89 2 роки тому +1

      That would be amazing- especially as she would stay away from anything Rose - which like her I despise.

    • @Tonilynne1122
      @Tonilynne1122 2 роки тому

      Yes! I’d definitely buy one that she designed

  • @melslatt
    @melslatt 2 роки тому +209

    * smells homme cologne *
    "It smells very... Man"
    Dior must have done a good job with that one, since "homme" literally means "man" in French! 🤣🤣🤣

    • @aroma_
      @aroma_ 2 роки тому +22

      It's HOMIE an you can't convince us otherwise :))))

    • @melslatt
      @melslatt 2 роки тому +1

      @@aroma_ 🤣😂🤣😂🤣

  • @TheGarlicBread0
    @TheGarlicBread0 2 роки тому +61

    The foundation in day 2 made me laugh out loud. Way to alienate like 70% of your consumer base on day 2, Dior 🤣

  • @wombatnumbat989
    @wombatnumbat989 2 роки тому +236

    I would love to see a single shot of all the products that were in the calendar at the end of each one! It would be nice to see everything lined up with an estimated value.

    • @bobletfarm4337
      @bobletfarm4337 2 роки тому +9

      I was just coming to say this!! It would really show how fantastically crappy some of them are lol.

    • @modmamaodon2945
      @modmamaodon2945 2 роки тому +1

      Yes! I'd love to see this, too! It would really be such a visual way to end the video.

    • @vj4195
      @vj4195 2 роки тому +1

      That would be really cool. I saw a display at the World of Disney store for the Minnie Mouse 12 Days of Beauty calendar and when I saw just how tiny the items were and the cost per item, I was like nahhhh...I can get that at Ulta's 5 for 5 sales for half the cost and picking the scents. But the display was very artfully done and if I had a little girl (8-10) to buy for who loved Minnie Mouse, I'd have done it.

    • @sarahlalonde2480
      @sarahlalonde2480 2 роки тому

      Same!

  • @jellalhater8120
    @jellalhater8120 2 роки тому +298

    i honestly think that these brands make advent calendars for the "shock value" and the fact they KNOW people will make videos/tweets/etc about it regardless of how bad it makes them look

    • @bleu8678
      @bleu8678 2 роки тому +4

      The ins and outs of marketing. It's a cycle. Year 1-box full of crap, lots of complaints. Year2- let's see if they stepped their pussy up? Oh could of guessed they didn't lol. Kylie does this sort of thing as well.

    • @daan8695
      @daan8695 2 роки тому +10

      @@nyxmoonveil On the other hand, I'd rather have someone like Alexandria spend money once on a calendar so she can spare her many of the members of her audience from doing the same. If even ten people watch a video and don't but a bad calendar, that's a win in my book.

    • @melissapeters9820
      @melissapeters9820 2 роки тому

      I agree...because they say all publicity can be considered good publicity for a company like this...it gets people talking about them either way🤷 shameful

    • @jellalhater8120
      @jellalhater8120 2 роки тому +1

      @@bleu8678 "stepped their pussy up" is the funniest phrase i've heard in my life

    • @ghosty4
      @ghosty4 2 роки тому

      It's kind of embarrassing for a brand such a Dior to use an advent calendar for "shock value".

  • @otherjulie
    @otherjulie 2 роки тому +72

    I watched someone else unbox this yesterday, and she was like “It’s okay, but I preferred the snow globe from last years calendar.” And I cracked up and thought of your reaction to it. And then you uploaded it today 😂

    • @c_2279
      @c_2279 2 роки тому +9

      Saw that same one 😭 she was deff just trying to cope with being scammed

  • @faitht7410
    @faitht7410 2 роки тому +538

    As a woman of color, including foundation shades in those shades gives me the impression that Dior doesn't expect me to purchase this calendar. As if I or people like me are not their target market. Or they don't care if I can't use it; They got their money. 😕 hmm.

    • @hausacat
      @hausacat 2 роки тому +50

      I think they did you a favour. Would hate to see you waste your hard earned dosh on this mediocre product.

    • @canadianqueenbee845
      @canadianqueenbee845 2 роки тому +27

      Your comment is under rated & should have way more likes. Even though that foundation would be MY perfect shade, I can understand why you & many others would be upset by this.

    • @monikahasch7441
      @monikahasch7441 2 роки тому +54

      I think this foundation wouldn't fit 95 % of the buyers, black, white, or any colour..

    • @aliioana8586
      @aliioana8586 2 роки тому +41

      @@monikahasch7441 the point is that all companies that include foundation or concealer default to a pale ass white shade. They have never included dark shades. Hell, Black women are shat on by cosmetics to the extent that STORES LITERALLY LOCK UP THEIR DARK SHADES and they leave the light shades out. You have to ask an employee to unlock a shade for you if you’re Black in many stores. The beauty industry isn’t doing her any favors. The beauty industry is racist.

    • @elaineleonard9526
      @elaineleonard9526 2 роки тому +17

      @@canadianqueenbee845 the virtue signaling is strong with this one.

  • @Mangobaango
    @Mangobaango 2 роки тому +322

    As a French Canadian, the best part of this video is listening to Alexandria reading French words😂 It made my day

    • @haleymist09
      @haleymist09 2 роки тому +10

      Amber nut!

    • @lynnebelle2276
      @lynnebelle2276 2 роки тому +36

      Laughed out loud at Dior Homme (homie! 🤣) Should we tell her it’s pronounced ohm? Or let her keep entertaining us? Lol

    • @cassandrabertrand5008
      @cassandrabertrand5008 2 роки тому +7

      Same. When she said HoMIE for homme which is men I died 😂😂

    • @Mangobaango
      @Mangobaango 2 роки тому +6

      @@cassandrabertrand5008 I mean Homie could work too😂

    • @cassandrabertrand5008
      @cassandrabertrand5008 2 роки тому +1

      @@Mangobaango true 😂😂

  • @jennifernorris8231
    @jennifernorris8231 2 роки тому +462

    Cannot believe they put FOUNDATION in an advent calendar. That’s really messed up.

    • @Rin-ef2tp
      @Rin-ef2tp 2 роки тому +111

      There’s an easy way around this as well I got an advent calendar that came with a voucher for a free concealer from the store I bought it from. They do something similar every year so you can chose your own shade of a full price item in store (no.7 advent calendar)

    • @marshmallow4646
      @marshmallow4646 2 роки тому +66

      @@Rin-ef2tp a coupon for a free on is a wayy better idea 😅 putting a random foundation shade is so stupid

    • @justanotherjessica
      @justanotherjessica 2 роки тому +38

      @@Rin-ef2tp my thoughts exactly, they could have put one of those cheap sample sheets that help you figure out what shade to order and include a voucher for a free full size product in that door.

    • @leah3801
      @leah3801 2 роки тому +38

      @@Rin-ef2tp They could even include a tiny foil packet sample in the top selling shade so people can see if they like the formula (thickness, coverage, oiliness/dryness, matte/dewiness, etc) with a card that says something like "We know this probably isn't your shade, but come into your local store for a free full/X sample size concealer/foundation! We've included our top selling shade of the year so you can see how awesome our formula is! Once you're in love, come get your own in YOUR perfect shade!"

    • @jesskim2119
      @jesskim2119 2 роки тому +28

      @@leah3801and, if I'm already going in to the store to get the free item, I am most likely going to browse and purchase something else, so there's a chance for a larger revenue for the company with the simple incentive of getting the shade/color of the consumer's choice!

  • @madiDASHieShy
    @madiDASHieShy 2 роки тому +21

    I got a QVC advent calendar last year and it had THREE skin tone specific items. Like samples of a foundation, a concealer, and some tanning thing? It was so annoying because obviously they were not my shade and I can't imagine how many people it would have actually matched. I tried out all the skin care and mascara samples it had but was so sad many of the items were completely useless to me.

  • @jessicashannonsavage6026
    @jessicashannonsavage6026 2 роки тому +26

    I like the addition of the masculine colognes.
    We had a ladies day with a lady who used to be some high up chief of something or another for Este Lauder and she taught us to understand perfumes and how to wear it. She said it's 100% acceptable for women and men to wear both masculine and Femme scents and it makes me so happy cause I love my partners cologne and it's also the 3rd of the price (but 2ce the size) of my perfumes 🤣

    • @SouthernBelleReviews
      @SouthernBelleReviews 2 роки тому +1

      I think they would make great gifts for the boyfriend/husband or father around the house!

  • @JennJarvis
    @JennJarvis 2 роки тому +234

    OMG!! Definitely the second worst advent calendar you’ve opened thus far (right behind Chanel)! Yes please, open the rest of your advent calendars!! Love this series!

    • @whitneymilgate7975
      @whitneymilgate7975 2 роки тому +5

      Don't know about that. I think Sephora takes that spot. This was definitely third worst though.....

    • @TheCatWitch63
      @TheCatWitch63 2 роки тому +10

      I don’t think it’s the second worst. That “honor” goes to Sephora and QVC takes third place, but definitely it’s the second worst among the very expensive advent calendars.

    • @nemaru
      @nemaru 2 роки тому

      I think it’s better than the QVC one. So maybe 3rd worse.

    • @JennJarvis
      @JennJarvis 2 роки тому +3

      I just think the price tag weighs it down way more since there were 0 full sized items. It’s definitely second place in my opinion

  • @kmyoung180
    @kmyoung180 2 роки тому +269

    I think, now that she has all of these tiny high end perfume bottles, that she needs a tiny bathroom shelf for all of these bottles!!

  • @snuffelbuf
    @snuffelbuf 2 роки тому +38

    Thank you for doing this. I was thinking of buying one of the expensive advent calanders but decided to buy full products of what I really wanted instead. I think I did the right thing.

    • @g.970
      @g.970 9 місяців тому +3

      I agree with you. Take the money and buy what you really want and you’ll use.

  • @VondaInWonderland
    @VondaInWonderland 2 роки тому +26

    $550, that would be a no. They should make these at a more affordable price, hoping that we might fall in love with a product or two, and start buying the full size items ♥

  • @lovelylinda15
    @lovelylinda15 2 роки тому +325

    Alexandria: “This is not OK, Dior. If you’re going to make people pay $23.00 per door, you can’t alienate them with only one shade!”
    Dior: 🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😅😅😅😉

    • @vanessa91614
      @vanessa91614 2 роки тому +19

      Including men's fragrance is lame too.

    • @samdp42
      @samdp42 2 роки тому +8

      Dior: Yeah, but you still paid for it so who's the real dummy? /s

    • @ellietenenbaum3486
      @ellietenenbaum3486 2 роки тому +1

      Mais nous sommes Dior.

  • @katieh5604
    @katieh5604 2 роки тому +97

    The price of this is INSANE considering I've recieved most of these products for Free when purchasing products from Dior or department stores smh.... It amazes me the price tag they put on these and How they come up with that Insane value smh 🤦‍♀️

  • @parula26
    @parula26 2 роки тому +22

    “Homme” means “man” in French and it’s pronounced like “Uummm”! Love these unboxings! They’ve been the highlight of this holiday season!

  • @LivxLaughxLove
    @LivxLaughxLove 2 роки тому +55

    Ren sitting in the back watching you rant about the foundations looking like: "oooooh! 😳 mommy's mad." But I do appreciate her getting upset about all the people that are being alienated by this advent calendar

  • @AJ17_
    @AJ17_ 2 роки тому +80

    FYI, a 1 fl oz bottle of that serum that has the "orbeez" in it retails for a whopping $285. I got that size bottle last month from Influenster to test out. It's actually a nice serum, and it does work (it's made my skin look a bit brighter), but there are so many more affordable serums out there that do the EXACT SAME THING.

  • @NekoAiray
    @NekoAiray 2 роки тому +113

    This is why I prefer chocolate calendars I never get disappointed XD

    • @jeancolley8908
      @jeancolley8908 2 роки тому +2

      chocolate calendar for me and cat food calendars for my boys XD XD

    • @madamnicknack
      @madamnicknack 2 роки тому

      I had the Yankees. Very happy with it. 😉

    • @telise8730
      @telise8730 2 роки тому

      I always find these comparisons to the chocolate advent calenders don't make a lot of sense. Honestly, not even the chocolate advent calenders are a good value if you consider the same standards typically applied to these beauty calenders. You're still probably going to get a better value and probably better quality and satisfaction if you just pick out the chocolates yourself, so how are they not just as disappointing?
      If anything, your getting a much higher markup for chocolate advent calenders for the benefit of having it in that packaging. They are never presented as a value deal, aside from maybe going on sale after Christmas is over.

    • @Sothebabes
      @Sothebabes 2 роки тому

      @@telise8730 a lot of chocolate advent calendars have the same type of chocolate everyday but with different shapes.

  • @barbm2375
    @barbm2375 Рік тому +2

    I want to give a shout out to the background dog. His interpretative sleeping positions so accurately embody the angst and disappointment vocalized by Alexandra. I see you background dog. Truly a masterpiece.

  • @Alwaysddubs
    @Alwaysddubs 2 роки тому +7

    I believe that candle (if it had come with the lid) was going for almost $200 in that limited edition packaging. 🤯. Now I love my $68 Replica Jazz Club candles, but those I only burn on “special days” lol. I would never burn a $200 candle.

  • @eugenie8661
    @eugenie8661 2 роки тому +79

    These extremely expensive brands don't deserve the "luxury" label. They feel so cheap, and the presence of foundation bottles is ridiculously narrow minded, even if they put two different shades it will not work for 90% of people.

  • @probablyhyperfixating
    @probablyhyperfixating 2 роки тому +115

    DO THIS ALL YEAR LONG PLEASE. I could watch this everyday

    • @gladitsnotme
      @gladitsnotme 2 роки тому +3

      lol she does, her whole channel is beauty box unboxings. advents are only made around the holidays.

    • @samdp42
      @samdp42 2 роки тому

      I was thinking that too. Like a 12 months of advents. And open one a month lol. Then she can comment about what she would have liked for the value. It could be a whole thing....but maybe just I want that lol

  • @pellweasley6935
    @pellweasley6935 2 роки тому +1

    Oh my word, the amount of rose stuff you get is reason #247 why I'd love to be your friend, it's my favorite scent!

  • @Destinyirus278
    @Destinyirus278 2 роки тому +1

    I seriously can watch you do Christmas advant calendar unboxings the whole year. I love these videos ❤️

  • @Hessed3712
    @Hessed3712 2 роки тому +56

    I love how Ren is the unofficial co-host for these advent calendars.

  • @queengalNY
    @queengalNY 2 роки тому +57

    Chanel already won the best worst advent calendar for this year. So box full of samples for $550 isn't too bad since at least no stickers were included. Haha.

  • @boogiebear3095
    @boogiebear3095 2 роки тому

    Same, love me some eye cream. You must love getting so much rose scented stuff. It’s like they have it out for you.

  • @sarahboulden1848
    @sarahboulden1848 2 роки тому +15

    These advent calendars are making me feel bad for complaining about some of the tiny samples from my Ipsy glam bags 😂

  • @mallorypaige9416
    @mallorypaige9416 2 роки тому +38

    These companies are missing a great opportunity here. They need to hire you, Ms. Alexandria, to curate their advent calendars for them. I’m sure I’m not the only one that would 1000% purchase a calendar you put together

  • @okl2211
    @okl2211 2 роки тому +44

    She should make a video where she ranks all the Advent calendars she opened in 2021!

  • @wildcat1227
    @wildcat1227 2 роки тому +1

    So here for bonus calendars! Keep them coming for as long as you want! ❤

  • @linesmakeshapes
    @linesmakeshapes 2 роки тому

    I'm legit loving these videos, obviously your videos are chaotic and hilarious but in some way you seem so relaxed and open, it feels so wholesome to watch!!💞

  • @erinxox8828
    @erinxox8828 2 роки тому +134

    Sometimes I forget that people actually buy these advent calendars to use as an advent calendar and not for UA-cam videos😂

    • @Blankphotograph5799
      @Blankphotograph5799 2 роки тому +12

      And could you imagine how disappointed youd be after opening each of these doors (or the chanel one for that matter)

    • @erinxox8828
      @erinxox8828 2 роки тому +6

      @@Blankphotograph5799 I’d be so mad. I genuinely don’t know how these companies get away with it. Like who thinks that putting multiple keychains in a couple hundred dollar advent calendar is a good idea? It’s ridiculous…

    • @chellann
      @chellann 2 роки тому +2

      @@erinxox8828 I wonder if that is done, especially in the higher end calendars like Chanel, to create a limited run item only available by purchasing the calendar. Since the item doesn't have a base price like the samples and minis to calculate a value it becomes a "collector's item and therefore they cl I'm it is worth whatever someone will pay for it. A good PR department can spin anything, even why a $3 key chain has enough value to be included in $300 to $500 advent calendar. This is my first year watching this series and I have to say that I am thankful to have so many little ones to buy for that only one of these calendars actually has tempted me.

    • @samdp42
      @samdp42 2 роки тому +1

      But do they? Not being a smart ass. I don't know anyone who buys these for anything other than making fun of them. Do you know IRL people who buy them?

    • @erinxox8828
      @erinxox8828 2 роки тому +1

      @@samdp42 Tbf no, the price of the more expensive calendars is probably more than what gets spent on me for presents for Christmas in total. I know people who get the cheaper ones, like the revolution or elf ones, but mega expensive calendars like the Chanel one seem a bit pointless tbh😂

  • @Mmazingi
    @Mmazingi 2 роки тому +1

    LOVE these videos!! The best idea and unexpectedly SO funny, I'm in stitches. It would be great to see all the gifts laid out at the end of the video too

  • @thabaygetshyphy
    @thabaygetshyphy 2 роки тому +5

    Listen here Linda… do advent calendar videos all through January. Please! I’m totally here for it, i look forward to these videos and I think you deserve to get the tax write offs for each calendar you bought girl because we all know they aren’t worth the money spent so you should at least be able to write them off on your taxes. So keep doing them please! We love it!

  • @mskreolebarbie2522
    @mskreolebarbie2522 2 роки тому +59

    I love this series but girl 🤦🏽‍♀️ the money you put out is insane!! I’m always excited to see REN 💙💙💙💙

    • @annakout
      @annakout 2 роки тому +1

      I’m watching all of the ads so she can get her money back. But yeah, she spent a TON of money on these calendars.

  • @peony70
    @peony70 2 роки тому +46

    Ah I was waiting for this, I’m a huge Dior fan, I buy a lot of their products but this is just shameful, those foundation samples…I have no words! This is why I don’t buy advent calendars, but I enjoy watching you open them, thank you, happy new year!

    • @Alice-ib4cz
      @Alice-ib4cz 2 роки тому +4

      It honestly made me instantly lose a chunk of respect for the brand. Not that I had a huge amount anyway. But it just shows blatant racism. Thinking just white people are able to buy this product. That idea is everywhere with luxury brands 😒😒

  • @hollybrooke322
    @hollybrooke322 2 роки тому

    I could watch your advent openings all year.

  • @thelinnyrebelleshow1080
    @thelinnyrebelleshow1080 2 роки тому +1

    Use what you get as wedding gifts to wedding parties or have it as displayed for wedding party can before wedding or during reception to touch up make up , to smell good, and if hot and sweaty.

  • @SkwithOv
    @SkwithOv 2 роки тому +26

    yes PLEASE keep opening all the advent calendars you have!! i love these videos so much and i don't even celebrate christmas

  • @keirafrancis1465
    @keirafrancis1465 2 роки тому +51

    It’s fine if we have bonus advent calendars until next Christmas we will still watch them 😆

  • @TinyMeowww
    @TinyMeowww 2 роки тому

    Your sweater is so pretty and looks so cozy!

  • @pinkysistamb
    @pinkysistamb 2 роки тому

    Please keep revealing these calendars! It brightens up my Winter

  • @tmackie79
    @tmackie79 2 роки тому +20

    I actually have the eye serum and it's pretty good. The little red lipstick is probably their signature 999, which pretty much is their most sold beauty product

  • @elizabethmojica8995
    @elizabethmojica8995 2 роки тому +28

    The tiny J'adore bottle looks just like the full size omg. I have the full size bc I got a sample from Sephora and I had to do it, I loved it so much. The scent lasts all day!

    • @Kaemea
      @Kaemea 2 роки тому +1

      I love Dior perfumes. My favorite is Diorissimo which, I think, is oop but it's also around $800usd per oz for the "extraict" (the actual factual oils and oils alone)

    • @elizabethmojica8995
      @elizabethmojica8995 2 роки тому +2

      @@Kaemea I don't think I've smelled that one before! Which is probably for the best 'cause I don't have $800 to drop on it LOL!

  • @msblakes
    @msblakes 2 роки тому +7

    This is the first video I've watched on this channel, and I laughed through most of it! You're hilarious! Now,I'm going to binge the rest of the advent calendar videos!!

  • @simplyheather865
    @simplyheather865 2 роки тому

    I love advent calendars, even after Christmas! We could do them all year long and I would be happy!!!🎄

  • @sarasmiles3302
    @sarasmiles3302 2 роки тому +61

    Personally I’m so glad you’re making more! I *just* finished catching up and was wondering how long I’d have to wait to continue my binge! Thank you!!

  • @darlenecarroll3876
    @darlenecarroll3876 2 роки тому +11

    I love when creams put Un-dissolving beads in things to fill up space and you have to remove the beads as they go on your face. The tiny jars are only good to refill up and travel with.

  • @anakinskywalkerjedimaster1052
    @anakinskywalkerjedimaster1052 2 роки тому

    The Dior mascara that you opened up and I use the lash primer that goes with that mascara every time I do my make up it is a go to for me

  • @karina1here
    @karina1here 2 роки тому

    So excited for more advent calendars!!!

  • @riomadre
    @riomadre 2 роки тому +89

    I want someone to go through these expensive advent calendars and look up each product and calculate how much $ per ounce it costs, then calculate the value of each door/drawer, and then calculate the actual value of the whole calendar. I've watched enough of these unboxings to suspect that they're rarely worth what you pay for the calendar, much less what they claim the value to be.
    Bless her, because I would NEVER buy an advent calendar that doesn't have Reeses peanut butter cups in it ever again.

    • @kelqueen9998
      @kelqueen9998 2 роки тому +21

      I did it for the Chanel one. (You have to kind of guess at some of the mini sizes, but I was pretty generous with that.) They were basically valuing all of the non-products at about $250 for stickers, keychains and crap jewelry. Ridiculous. 😡

    • @conifercrow
      @conifercrow 2 роки тому +12

      I would buy year-round advent calendars if they had peanut butter cups. I'm just saying.

    • @lseh
      @lseh 2 роки тому +2

      I wanted to do this last year… then said I’d do it this year… I ended up being too busy but maybe next year 🤷‍♀️

    • @lseh
      @lseh 2 роки тому +6

      @@kelqueen9998 I would rate all the items they don’t personally sell as a $0 value.

    • @AmandaDavis6130
      @AmandaDavis6130 2 роки тому +3

      LuMi Levelup did a video showing how many items were freebies, or comparable to freebies she had previously gotten.

  • @elizabethtyler8634
    @elizabethtyler8634 2 роки тому +55

    Honestly if they had charged $250 for 24 samples with 1 full-size perfume I would have bought it in a heartbeat!

  • @minagica
    @minagica 2 роки тому +2

    I love the Miss Dior minis, I have all of the current ones, including Rose n' Roses. I'm not a rose fan either but I do collect these and I agree that it doesn't smell bad for a rose scent

  • @TheRealPrinceClub
    @TheRealPrinceClub 2 роки тому +1

    I do love Jadoir, but it smells like sunny skies, which was an avon perfume that I loved that they stopped

  • @chayafaith710
    @chayafaith710 2 роки тому +7

    I would love to see a video where you try to buy the full size item of each thing in the advent calendar and see how much it totals compared to the calendar. Or even ounce price compared to retail. Cause for 550 bucks I feel like you could probably get a decent haul from Dior and not a bunch of samples.

  • @stephaniewatkins6333
    @stephaniewatkins6333 2 роки тому

    Loved this! I've totally enjoyed your advent calendar series! I cannot believe they included two foundations though!

  • @rebeccaspalding6132
    @rebeccaspalding6132 2 роки тому

    I’m definitely loving the bonus extra calendars…. I wish you could unbox them all year long.

  • @lasagnaza5067
    @lasagnaza5067 2 роки тому +25

    I think with the amount of perfume they have in their repertoire they should’ve just done perfume and done 12 doors. Instead of alienating an entire group by doing foundation…especially because people have different skin types so they could have reactions to many different products for their skin.

  • @DrawTangleswithDawn
    @DrawTangleswithDawn 2 роки тому +7

    So far this year I have concluded that the best values come from the cheaper calendars. If you are just going to get samples anyway, buy the cheap calendar

  • @myhauntingromance
    @myhauntingromance 2 роки тому +1

    I weirdly love the aesthetics/design of the advent calendar. Like idk but I think its so pretty

  • @radlee974
    @radlee974 2 роки тому +6

    I am so *completely* here for as many bonus calendars as you want to do! Even if you’re unboxing them right up until next Christmas!! LOL.

  • @demarchlierpukanecz6454
    @demarchlierpukanecz6454 2 роки тому +23

    You have to try the blueMurcury advent calendar next year! Luxury, but all full sizes and a variety of items!

    • @fcklife182
      @fcklife182 2 роки тому +3

      I didn’t know they had an advent calendar! I love BlueMercury! There’s one in my city and I accidentally stopped in one time. It felt super fancy being there.

  • @shaunacorrigan9372
    @shaunacorrigan9372 2 роки тому +21

    Yay! Our first post-advent calendar! Bring on the disappointment!😭

  • @nl663
    @nl663 2 роки тому +1

    I looooove your shirt/sweater!! I am always looking for that style and can never find something like it! Also, thank you for endlessly supplying my brain with content. I often want to shop or am curious about an item and I can always count on you opening something so I don't have to!

  • @wendyconnair7782
    @wendyconnair7782 2 роки тому

    I freaking love watching you...so real and so you!!!!

  • @karenmcdonald3696
    @karenmcdonald3696 2 роки тому +23

    Just to let you know that I love your unavailing of the OVER PRICED ADVENT Calenders and of course all of your other fabulous videos. I’ve watched the people that do all the high end stuff and myself I feel like that they talk down to us everyday people. I have so much FUN watching you. I be come Close to peeing myself sorry TMI. You are a true person nothing fake about you. Thanks for making me smile when I watch you. If I’m feeling down I just watch you, thank you. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @ErifilyNikola
    @ErifilyNikola 2 роки тому +41

    "bougie candle".... Ahahha... Girl I love you! With the new Corona wave hitting over here, your videos are one of the very few things that can make me smile!
    Ps. Bougie means candle in French

    • @pfifltrigg
      @pfifltrigg 2 роки тому

      That's so funny, I had no idea that's what it meant. When she says "bougie" I think it's short for "bourgeoisie". It's funny how we have shortened forms of French words in English.

    • @ErifilyNikola
      @ErifilyNikola 2 роки тому

      @@pfifltrigg "bougie" is US slang for bourgeoisie - and I think that's how she meant it. A "bougie" candle, means an expensive one. - but funilly enough its written exactly the same as the French word for "candle" (although the pronounciation differs)

  • @letimonreal9942
    @letimonreal9942 2 роки тому

    I wish this would never end!!!!!! Keep it going for as long as you can please

  • @benz1920
    @benz1920 2 роки тому +2

    You are the only UA-camr I have continually watched and never un subscribed and for years!! Your amazing and your videos so great!! And I have binge watched them when I was sad so thank you so much!!!

  • @traceysolley7134
    @traceysolley7134 2 роки тому +14

    Some nice perfumes but no way is it worth $550! Hope you had a great Christmas and wishing you all the best for 2022 x

  • @AbstractlyDelen
    @AbstractlyDelen 2 роки тому +6

    No one is going to complain for more advent calendar content. Encore!!!

  • @MerryBee707
    @MerryBee707 2 роки тому +1

    You my dear are the epitome of a patient soul. I would have ripped open each and every one of these calenders, as I brought them into the house. I wouldn't have been able to sleep at night, knowing that there was possibly something wonderful inside each drawer, door or perforated partition.

  • @brittanyw1744
    @brittanyw1744 2 роки тому

    I will say you make me want to try some advent calendars for next year!! I want to do the bath and body works one! I hope they add holiday scents next time though!!

  • @Hannah-rq8bf
    @Hannah-rq8bf 2 роки тому +5

    You opening these advent calendars is the gift that just keeps giving

  • @GothBoyUK
    @GothBoyUK 2 роки тому +5

    The Chanel calendar has high reviews on the sites I looked at! Proof that you shouldn't trust most sites when it comes to 'public' reviews. 🖤

  • @TheHrusa
    @TheHrusa 2 роки тому +1

    I bought a dupe for the Dior Sauvage and it smells pretty identical, so great to me. And yes it is a men’s cologne, but it just smells so great

  • @michellebundaschornack6936
    @michellebundaschornack6936 2 роки тому

    Wearing my Alexandra hoodie and drinking coffee out of your mug that I got for Christmas! Absolutely love them ❤

  • @CarysGM
    @CarysGM 2 роки тому +5

    Ambre Nuit is a unisex scent- I've been wearing it for a while. If you like amber or spicy scents, I think you'd like it. Great for cold weather!