EXPENSIVE vs. CHEAP Advent Calendars | Ulta vs. Macys Advent Calendar Unboxing

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  • @Alexandria-Ryan
    @Alexandria-Ryan  4 роки тому +1165

    Welcome to the 28th day of Christmas! So yeah these are a little late but I hated for them to go to waste! I am currently in Gatlinburg, TN and they still have all the Christmas lights up so I figure its okay to post this! I promise these are the last advent calendars of the year haha. I hope you guys are having a lovely day! Happy New year! Love ya! 💖

    • @kmie9018
      @kmie9018 4 роки тому +19

      We still celebrate Christmas here in Puerto Rico until mid January 😂 so no problem here!

    • @nicolewelch6165
      @nicolewelch6165 4 роки тому +13

      We always love advent calendars

    • @isaidwhatisaid8470
      @isaidwhatisaid8470 4 роки тому +20

      It's basically Christmas till new year passes in my eyes so I'm very happy for this video lol and it's a long one! I consider it a delayed Christmas present from Alexandria lol

    • @tangelathomas3229
      @tangelathomas3229 4 роки тому +3

      Love you too 😘😘 Alexandria 🙌 your the best!!

    • @areolikajenknips1702
      @areolikajenknips1702 4 роки тому +6

      Sephora's calendar is just saaaaaaad especially compared to these. Also I was wondering why there was so much bath stuff in the first one but then I realized it's called the 12 days of bath. Hi, I'm dumb. Also that Macy's box is such a rip-off even at half off, I would be so mad.

  • @erincookson7097
    @erincookson7097 4 роки тому +2751

    Sephora - throws random dollar store reject items into a box
    Ulta - puts makeup in a box that their customers may actually get some use out of

    • @emmaz3505
      @emmaz3505 4 роки тому +168

      Ulta didn't just put "deluxe" sample sizes in their box, they put travel size items in there! At least for the bath one, but the other one actually had makeup unlike Sephora

    • @baileymathis7209
      @baileymathis7209 4 роки тому +123

      Ulta’s makes you want to go buy more. Sephora’s makes you want to ask for a refund. And frankly there is ZERO difference in quality in Sephora brand makeup and Ulta brand make up so there’s no excuse.

    • @heatherva
      @heatherva 4 роки тому +33

      Macys: getting rid of sample inventory in the warehouse

    • @carter9643
      @carter9643 4 роки тому +36

      I find that ulta in general is such a better deal than sephora. I actually stopped shopping at Sephora when they put an Ulta right across the street and I honestly haven’t stepped foot in a Sephora in like 4-5 years. Plus the Sephora near me is a jumbled mess of products in a tiny store, I feel like it causes confusion. Where as the Ulta is like a massive superstore that’s clean and bright. Sephora should honestly be shaking in their boots in general. I think on pretty much everything from the people who work there, to the store, to the sales, to the advent calendars, coupons, cleanliness, and array of products Ulta has Sephora beat!

    • @marybeth1959
      @marybeth1959 4 роки тому +5

      Big bird Beyotch Honestly since trying the Ulta foundation I don’t think I can go back to shopping at Sephora. not only did the old foundation give me a perfect match it is great coverage it works amazing with other products and Ulta just is better in so many ways.

  • @genageeraert8039
    @genageeraert8039 4 роки тому +2934

    It’s so annoying when they load the advent calendars with samples.

    • @nearlystuck6947
      @nearlystuck6947 4 роки тому +202

      Especially when they are expecting you to pay $50+ for it............

    • @ddg7906
      @ddg7906 4 роки тому +6

      # TN for life

    • @MiaMaven
      @MiaMaven 4 роки тому +8

      Agree, just a bunch of junk

    • @deme4869
      @deme4869 4 роки тому +5

      what did you expect?

    • @mimimoon9313
      @mimimoon9313 4 роки тому +15

      I would have been so mad if I spent over 100 bucks on samples and coupons

  • @doritam9749
    @doritam9749 4 роки тому +3106

    I can watch you rambling about Christmas advent calendars in the summer.

    • @emilymulcahy
      @emilymulcahy 4 роки тому +56

      Tbh same, been binging her ipsy showdowns for a week, some are years old and probably contain products no longer sold lol i just find her voice pleasing and she's silly and sweet

    • @TheTemptress13
      @TheTemptress13 4 роки тому +5

      Agreed

    • @luciag.3477
      @luciag.3477 4 роки тому +16

      Same...I just enjoy her overall personality...

    • @jennifermatson3
      @jennifermatson3 4 роки тому +5

      Yeah, pretty much any video any time 🤣

    • @JP-vw3eg
      @JP-vw3eg 4 роки тому +3

      For sure

  • @ashleyduty8366
    @ashleyduty8366 4 роки тому +2358

    Things that suck at Sephora:
    Rewards points system
    Advent calendars

    • @nakedlauging
      @nakedlauging 4 роки тому +27

      The warehouse. The g-d warehouse.

    • @ashleyduty8366
      @ashleyduty8366 4 роки тому +13

      I can’t complain about that. My online orders come very quickly.

    • @kaivickers166
      @kaivickers166 4 роки тому +36

      3-5 years ago I spent $500+ at Sephora per year and now I won’t even keep my VIB status in 2020.

    • @kotabelz7362
      @kotabelz7362 4 роки тому +35

      Their packaging system 🙄 my KVD lipstick came in a box wayyyy too big for it .

    • @kaylajones4818
      @kaylajones4818 4 роки тому +21

      Ashley Duty you forgot to mention the terrible shipping (for some locations)! Finally got my order from November 23 .... today!

  • @Sarah-hc6kj
    @Sarah-hc6kj 4 роки тому +2217

    The coupon was a repeat of “It’s a keychain!”

  • @planthungry
    @planthungry 4 роки тому +1072

    the Macy's one shouldn't have been more than $50

    • @laureng.607
      @laureng.607 4 роки тому +35

      It's currently on sale for $49.99. I bet you could find a coupon too!

    • @sophiadiaz7736
      @sophiadiaz7736 4 роки тому +7

      Lauren G. I bought mine for $50!

    • @xocloudy
      @xocloudy 4 роки тому +30

      the ABH lipstick, eyeliner, elemis cream, and coupon itself make it easily worth $50 alone.

    • @LovingDesigner
      @LovingDesigner 4 роки тому +4

      I work at macys. Was only slightly tempted until I saw the price. But I think we're out of them sooo I couldn't get one anyway lmao

    • @rachelel9087
      @rachelel9087 4 роки тому

      @@LovingDesigner how much is the Macy's subscription box? Like, even as duplicates, I think those were really nice samples. I don't know how much I'd be willing to pay for it, but I do really like them.

  • @amarat2944
    @amarat2944 4 роки тому +799

    I’d honestly watch advent calendar reviews no matter what season it is. Especially Alexandria’s!

    • @bunbun25055
      @bunbun25055 4 роки тому +13

      Definitely. Her witty and sarcastic commentary make me happy. 🤣

    • @KD-pj7lj
      @KD-pj7lj 4 роки тому +1

      Right? I’m watching in September!

  • @lmtparker
    @lmtparker 4 роки тому +598

    You know who needs a Advent Calendar Bath and Body Works, I would totally have bought one. :) Happy New Year!

    • @nluther22
      @nluther22 4 роки тому +3

      Lisa Parker yes!

    • @virzonuosekhose7634
      @virzonuosekhose7634 4 роки тому +2

      Hell yes

    • @taliadublin9383
      @taliadublin9383 4 роки тому +2

      Damn right

    • @jordiflower
      @jordiflower 4 роки тому +2

      Yesssss

    • @laceye3485
      @laceye3485 4 роки тому +10

      I have a whole basket of their stuff that I’m trying to go through, I don’t need an excuse for more lmao. I gave away a bag of my stuff in a gift exchange last year. All brand new stuff. It’s just so much lol. They’ve been tempting me with their sale emails, though. So I know I would’ve caved with an advent calendar!

  • @TheTripleFish
    @TheTripleFish 4 роки тому +1115

    "We're doing an advent calendar unboxing AFTER Christmas!"
    Me, still thinking it's September: What now

    • @luciag.3477
      @luciag.3477 4 роки тому +16

      TheTripleFish idk why this made laugh so much lol

    • @kaivickers166
      @kaivickers166 4 роки тому +12

      TheTripleFish - That is some Grade A denial. I approve.

    • @brookehildebrant4936
      @brookehildebrant4936 4 роки тому +1

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @erica4574
      @erica4574 4 роки тому +1

      me every time someone says 2020 and i’m still living in 2016

    • @kaivickers166
      @kaivickers166 4 роки тому +2

      Erica - I’d go back to 2015. Back to when Trump was just a joke. /sigh

  • @emilyfrancis8243
    @emilyfrancis8243 4 роки тому +1037

    "not a food, do not eat" awe Alex they left you a personal little Christmas note 😂

    • @nearlystuck6947
      @nearlystuck6947 4 роки тому +39

      As she licks it 😂😂😂

    • @noodlekatz4449
      @noodlekatz4449 4 роки тому +32

      And she still puts it in her mouth😂

    • @baileymathis7209
      @baileymathis7209 4 роки тому +7

      Emily Francis I thought the exact same thing 😂🤣

    • @kaivickers166
      @kaivickers166 4 роки тому +20

      Emily Francis - I always wondered who this warning was for. I shall wonder no more.

  • @misstranle
    @misstranle 4 роки тому +884

    Note to self: Buy an Ulta advent calendar next year.

    • @fatcatboo
      @fatcatboo 4 роки тому +8

      Agree! Very impressed how nice the Ulta boxes were.

    • @hollybrooke322
      @hollybrooke322 4 роки тому

      I love mine. I use a lot of the beauty products everyday.

    • @mcrchickenluvr
      @mcrchickenluvr 4 роки тому

      Ngoc-Tran Le I was thinking that for myself last year. But I got 5 of them as gifts this year. So I’m good for a while.

    • @misstranle
      @misstranle 4 роки тому +1

      @@mcrchickenluvr I'll admit I didn't give the Ulta calendar a fair shot because the Sephora one was so shit. LOL I'll definitely remember to check out Ulta advent calendars next year!

    • @evilhag7775
      @evilhag7775 4 роки тому

      I’ll try to remind you

  • @thatsandichic
    @thatsandichic 4 роки тому +199

    I think that discount card from Macy's was tacky.

    • @alisonmeyer9544
      @alisonmeyer9544 4 роки тому +18

      Omg, I read this just as she opened it. That is super trashy!

    • @helenemuscagorry244
      @helenemuscagorry244 4 роки тому +11

      It's like "you paid an over price calendar from us now buy more from us"

  • @purpledcbones8505
    @purpledcbones8505 4 роки тому +503

    Hey, at least you didn’t get a keychain 🤷‍♀️🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @TT-ue6xx
    @TT-ue6xx 4 роки тому +71

    I am so old I remember when samples were free. Now they are stuffed into an "advent calender" and charged obscene amounts of money for. But seriously, I remember going to Macys etc as a kid and my mom getting bags and bags of samples when she would purchase a couple makeup products.
    Edit: Wait...that was almost $130 dollars?! Wow!

    • @helenemuscagorry244
      @helenemuscagorry244 4 роки тому +10

      Also on samples it's written that they can't be sold but companies find a way to make a costumer buy it

    • @purpleflower77612
      @purpleflower77612 3 роки тому +1

      Me too. They would throw samples at you and that's why you go and purchase more products.

    • @alex-hg8pn
      @alex-hg8pn Рік тому

      I'm 18 and I remember that as well, it wasn't that long ago! Sad.

  • @helshira2308
    @helshira2308 4 роки тому +147

    Sephora needs to take notes on Ulta’s advent calendar and points system! Sephora is a letdown in every way possible.

  • @madisonlewe1057
    @madisonlewe1057 4 роки тому +249

    I got an advent calendar from one of my friends this year
    I got 15 pairs of Harry Potter socks from it

    • @poietes7337
      @poietes7337 4 роки тому +33

      Now that's a great calendar.

    • @irisgarcia57
      @irisgarcia57 4 роки тому +10

      I got one of those last year! I love Harry Potter!

    • @muls9571
      @muls9571 4 роки тому +21

      That would be terrible if it wasn't a Harry Potter sock calendar

    • @eoij33
      @eoij33 4 роки тому +6

      I gave one of those to my best friend and my bf got Star Wars socks. In return, I was given about 23 new pairs between both of them lol.

    • @theliterarylawyer5304
      @theliterarylawyer5304 4 роки тому +2

      I got the same one from my friend too! I'm wearing the Hufflepuff socks right now.

  • @xMelodyx5
    @xMelodyx5 4 роки тому +210

    not sure if anyone else said it in the comments yet but the 12 days of christmas are actually the days after christmas, with christmas being the first day! so technically you’re still in season for these advent calendars! 😊

    • @MysticalAmberMC
      @MysticalAmberMC 4 роки тому +2

      Think she means the ones that are a count down to Christmas

    • @juliascamp2175
      @juliascamp2175 4 роки тому +9

      Good point about the 12 days of Christmas, I never thought of it that way but I think you’re right!

    • @xxtinabobina
      @xxtinabobina 4 роки тому +5

      Thanks to the pagan holiday, Yule!

    • @lilly6084
      @lilly6084 4 роки тому

      Actually these are advent calendars the time before christmas while the 12 days of Christmas are after😊

    • @SuccubusRaptured
      @SuccubusRaptured 4 роки тому +1

      The word 'Advent' is derived from the Latin word for 'coming'. Advent calendars can be traced back to the 19th century when families would mark every day in December until Christmas Eve with a chalk line.

  • @jansonv1
    @jansonv1 4 роки тому +181

    The winner is Ulta for sure.

  • @KaedasB
    @KaedasB 4 роки тому +201

    My favorite line "sephora please take notes!" I swear I had a full body laugh from that. I've been sick with a bad cold and you made my day. Hope you had a merry Christmas!!!

    • @kbc3757
      @kbc3757 4 роки тому +7

      Brandy B. That and “Sephora, I’d be quivering in my boots if I were you right now!” Hope you feel better!

  • @adhdbookworm
    @adhdbookworm 4 роки тому +157

    I can't wait to buy an Alexandria Ryan advent calendar. It will be perfect.

  • @nicoledukich
    @nicoledukich 4 роки тому +68

    The funniest thing about all this... Is the 2 Sephora commercials that played during this video... 🤣😂🤣😂

  • @lexicook6344
    @lexicook6344 4 роки тому +540

    i refeshed youtube and clicked this, then noticed "uploaded 13s ago"
    this is a new early for me

  • @Championgirl246
    @Championgirl246 4 роки тому +57

    I remember bath confetti from my childhood didn’t know it was still around. From my memory they sort of dissolved sort of turned to mush that needed to be rinsed out of the tub. Still fun either way.

  • @cakebby18
    @cakebby18 4 роки тому +326

    says: do not eat
    Alexandira: licks it

    • @victor200114
      @victor200114 4 роки тому +10

      I mean she technically didn't eat it ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ ya girl got a way around it. 💀

  • @kbc3757
    @kbc3757 4 роки тому +91

    Even at $70 that Macy’s advent calendar is not worth it.

  • @moriahrussak9271
    @moriahrussak9271 4 роки тому +65

    Oh hell yes! I love watching you do advents!
    Ulta kicked everyone ass. What is it about advent calendars that make companies into sample counters & garbage peddlers?

  • @hoperobinson2760
    @hoperobinson2760 4 роки тому +90

    I didn't do any advents this year. I would have been so angry with the Macy's one though. That is such an outrageous price for mostly samples.

    • @Heathurly
      @Heathurly 4 роки тому +6

      They try to create this illusion that you're getting a great deal by giving a bunch of samples of high end products. It's ridiculous!!! Another thing I find ridiculous is how much people try selling these samples for. If you look on Mercari or EBay for any of those samples they charge waaay too much.

  • @erinengle
    @erinengle 4 роки тому +30

    The Ulta bath & body advent calendar was soooo good! I need to remember that for next Christmas!

  • @jessieqk12
    @jessieqk12 4 роки тому +48

    That coupon at the end of Macy’s advent calendar is a real shady business practice.

  • @ashleylittlefoot14
    @ashleylittlefoot14 4 роки тому +65

    The items you got in your Macy’s advent calendar, I typically get in a bag for free from Ulta when I spend $60 on my order (or whatever it is). Like yeah, I have to spend $60 to get it for free, but I get it and the $60 worth of product I bought. That one seems like a rip off to me...
    Also, I bought the bath and beauty advent from Ulta and LOVED it. I haven’t seen any others this year that compare to it.

  • @dear_ensley_boutique
    @dear_ensley_boutique 4 роки тому +64

    I would love to see your sample bins

    • @shannonkay2113
      @shannonkay2113 4 роки тому +5

      Dear Ensley Boutique same here! I feel like it would be a trunk full of samples

    • @dear_ensley_boutique
      @dear_ensley_boutique 4 роки тому +4

      Shannon Kay she says sample bin but Im thinking it’s one HUGE bin or multiple bins

  • @sonoraray3855
    @sonoraray3855 4 роки тому +60

    Alexandria dragging sephora for 24 minutes straight

  • @gracejohnson9375
    @gracejohnson9375 4 роки тому +16

    That Peter Thomas Roth seriously was magic for my skin. So glowy, lightened my acne scars. I got a trial size from Sephora and that was enough for about two weeks of morning/night use and it was amazing.

  • @beccaboosykess6764
    @beccaboosykess6764 4 роки тому +33

    that coupon totally reminded me of "it's a keychain" lol

  • @JK-kp6oj
    @JK-kp6oj 4 роки тому +17

    I'd love to see a pile of all the things you got in those calendars! Or 2 piles - one of items you liked, and the 2nd of the other stuff.

  • @binktops
    @binktops 4 роки тому +23

    If you want an actual good advent calendar, you should try the YesStyle’s Kosmetopia one! They’re really well developed!

  • @violethiggins6189
    @violethiggins6189 4 роки тому +60

    Alexandria: *mentions what sounds like a massive allergic reaction and chemical burn*
    Also Alexandria: *licks bath confetti*
    🤣🤣

  • @duckieeeebot833
    @duckieeeebot833 4 роки тому +61

    “I look like the karate kid.”
    I woke the baby I snort-laughed so hard 😂😂

  • @Katy-ys6rn
    @Katy-ys6rn 4 роки тому +20

    I could watch you open these for a whole week past Christmas! This is when to buy these things anyway, get them on sale and just open in one sitting!😍

  • @StellaRose8919
    @StellaRose8919 4 роки тому +274

    I think it’s ridiculous to have the $15 coupon be the last item in the advent calendar for Macy’s.

    • @amandaski
      @amandaski 4 роки тому +66

      Your gift from us is a slight discount on MORE STUFF FROM US.

    • @StellaRose8919
      @StellaRose8919 4 роки тому +4

      Exactly

    • @malicewithalice
      @malicewithalice 4 роки тому +9

      Kind of clever on their part because of you want a full size of something, you still don't pay full price for it.

    • @amandaski
      @amandaski 4 роки тому +24

      @@malicewithalice I guess but to me, I have already paid for a something to be in that 25th slot. Not a future discount on something. Especially since most of those "x dollars off your next purchase" require you to spend a certain amount of money to begin with.

    • @tammiemartinez6485
      @tammiemartinez6485 4 роки тому +1

      As Alexandria said, do you have to use that coupon online? If you don't and you can get to a Macy's there are a few things (I know, not too many but...) you can use that on and not have to pay any cash out of pocket. Now if you have to that sucks for those who don't like to order online or don't want to go past that $15 for the reasons she stated. Ulta's was the best. I want to see her do a whole look out of what she got and then tell us if their brand items were good or not...

  • @Chris-op4ue
    @Chris-op4ue 4 роки тому +81

    For next year, you should do vlogmas that is 24/25 days of Advent Calendars. Just open one Advent calendar per day :-)

  • @menotyou4678
    @menotyou4678 4 роки тому +34

    Who cares if it's after Christmas?! Love the Advent calendars!!!-

  • @amberpatel1705
    @amberpatel1705 4 роки тому +19

    Thanks for my addiction to advent calendar openings... I’m a bit concerned why I enjoy these so much 😆

  • @emmalewis2753
    @emmalewis2753 4 роки тому +152

    Whoever sees this, know you are loved.

  • @musiqleigh8510
    @musiqleigh8510 4 роки тому +9

    Watching you unbox these advent calendars inspires me to come up with my own. I agree the 25th day coupon was a cop out. If I can clip that out of the pennysaver it's hardly a stocking stuffer item.

  • @lovebug9386
    @lovebug9386 4 роки тому +49

    Alexandria calling out Sephora for 24 mins straight... lol

  • @naarah8303
    @naarah8303 4 роки тому +37

    14:06 *apologizes to inanimate object*
    Me too sis. Me too

  • @melissavilla6334
    @melissavilla6334 4 роки тому +274

    Anyone else yell "4" when she went to door 5 on the Macy's calendar. Just me? Ok

  • @user-iv2mj5ew7h
    @user-iv2mj5ew7h 4 роки тому +14

    I can see the Macy’s one being like $45 because of the “luxury” brands like Sunday Riley and Origins, but they’re just samples. Shouldn’t been the price it is. Still better then Sephora’s.

  • @theseinstrumentals
    @theseinstrumentals 4 роки тому +8

    The sale price is the real price for the Macy's, ulta too if you bought it during black Friday. A lot of stores come out with calendars with ridiculous prices so their half off black friday sale sounds amazing lol

  • @Sammy-me8mi
    @Sammy-me8mi 4 роки тому +15

    8:21
    Legend has it, she never finished that sentence

  • @emilymulcahy
    @emilymulcahy 4 роки тому +9

    Some of the boxes may be larger to prevent banging around during shipping, or to compensate for neighboring product sizes

  • @amyingram3494
    @amyingram3494 4 роки тому +1

    Love the video length! I have no dishwasher and days where I can watch your videos, instead of internally griping about doing dishes for the 2 millionth time, is good for my sanity😀
    I watched a large number of advent reviews before settling on being able to afford the Ulta makeup one myself(on sale, of course). I’m so glad you got it this year.

  • @amarat2944
    @amarat2944 4 роки тому +6

    5:55 Omg that unlocked a memory I didn’t even know I had! I think I got something like that in a christmas gift 6+ years ago and I remember playing with it not really knowing what it was for!

    • @poietes7337
      @poietes7337 4 роки тому

      Had to go back to make sure I was remembering that correctly because I finished watching the video about 2 minutes ago, and my brain is a colander.

  • @jessicacifuentes2016
    @jessicacifuentes2016 4 роки тому

    Alexandria, I love how humble you are and just seem like a regular person in your videos! Like of course I love your personality, but it's cool to see your reactions to certain things, but yet you still have a pretty professional set up and a nice camera. I have been binging your videos a bit lately, so thank you for the CONTENT!

  • @hannahtilson8261
    @hannahtilson8261 4 роки тому +78

    Sephora should hire you to make their calender for next year 😂👌

    • @lovely_muse89
      @lovely_muse89 4 роки тому +7

      Hannah or she should make her own and sell them lol

    • @hannahtilson8261
      @hannahtilson8261 4 роки тому +2

      @@lovely_muse89 haha yass id buy👌

  • @lizizme8236
    @lizizme8236 4 роки тому +2

    Ulta definitely hit a home run with their subscription boxes. It also proves why I prefer shopping for beauty products than anywhere else. Sephora and Macy's seem to have a snobbish attitude towards their customer. They just proved it to you, and us, with their subscription boxes. Ulta seems more friendly, more accessible and more customer friendly.

  • @mintkookies8338
    @mintkookies8338 4 роки тому +10

    I’m loving the good inflow of videos. My day instantly gets better after watching you ❤️❤️❤️

  • @jasminef9712
    @jasminef9712 4 роки тому +7

    I've been rewatching old videos because I'm bored on bed rest (pregnancy bed rest last 6 weeks) and you blessed me with a new video.

  • @vintageextra3617
    @vintageextra3617 4 роки тому +61

    I’m still in the Christmas mood until it’s like spring tbh 🤷🏽‍♀️

  • @linbeek815
    @linbeek815 4 роки тому

    Advent calendar unboxings are my favourite type of video haha I’d be happy if people opened them all year

  • @carolandcalebgordon2476
    @carolandcalebgordon2476 4 роки тому +6

    If you like peach rings so much. You should try Haribo gummy peaches. So good.

  • @laurenjohnson9865
    @laurenjohnson9865 4 роки тому +1

    I too (well, my son) have been opening advent calendars after Christmas. My son has special needs and is the least materialistic child I’ve ever met-when he opened a few toys and liked them he was pretty much done, and making your child open more stuff just seems wrong, so I figured wait a few days. Yesterday we had to TOTALLY DESTROY a Disney advent calendar to get the toys out.
    He really likes putting the little boxes back into Ulta’s star calendar last year-their calendars make great counting puzzles for little kids, though they don’t last that long.
    Last year I got burned by Sephora so this year I just got the Charlotte Tilbury calendar at a really good discount, and I definitely think I got my money’s worth though it wouldn’t be worth full price. Also the box itself was amazing and can actually be used as a makeup storage box

  • @JncGwen
    @JncGwen 4 роки тому +13

    The Macy's one has a bunch of the same samples I've gotten from ipsy

  • @6andsixcollectibles35
    @6andsixcollectibles35 4 роки тому +4

    Girl, please! We love you, we love watching you! We don't care how long the video is or that you are doing Advent calendars after Christmas! We are just happy to see you 👍😁 keep it up!

  • @CharlyPooRee
    @CharlyPooRee 4 роки тому +5

    Hi Alexandria I hope you had a wonderful Christmas!❤️
    WHAT WAS Y’ALLS FAVORITE GIF?

  • @Blazinloser
    @Blazinloser 4 роки тому +72

    I was thinking there was gonna be a “Cooking with Alexandra” I wanted to hear the theme song😭

  • @SkyeNormanArianSkywalker
    @SkyeNormanArianSkywalker 4 роки тому +20

    I feel like that Macy’s one should have been AT MOST $50. I would’ve felt okay with $30-45 being spent on it-but still would’ve felt conned with the coupon at the end.
    The original price is highway robbery.

  • @rsnide1891
    @rsnide1891 4 роки тому +2

    The beginning of November next year you should do a video showing which advent calendars you want to buy and remind us which ones you’ve had luck with in the past!

  • @MC-qq5ol
    @MC-qq5ol 4 роки тому +25

    I’d watch you unbox advent calendars any day of the year

  • @BankNextTOPModel
    @BankNextTOPModel 4 роки тому

    my favourite thing about your videos are that the lights reflect on your glasses and always make you look as if you have this bright ass purple smokey eye look and i am not complaining.

  • @adri_elsker2188
    @adri_elsker2188 4 роки тому +118

    Did everyone else have that stomach virus?? Everyone around me, myself included, were sick af during the holidays.

    • @emilyferguson1209
      @emilyferguson1209 4 роки тому +3

      Yup 🤢

    • @emilyknie5571
      @emilyknie5571 4 роки тому +4

      I and my son did...what the heck

    • @LPSRed
      @LPSRed 4 роки тому +11

      Adri_Elsker
      i was fine up until the day after xmas. then i got hit with a virus. i feel like everyone has gotten sick tho, one of my friends even got mono.

    • @karenmoore3012
      @karenmoore3012 4 роки тому

      Adri_Elsker Our family as well, sickness all around, we still have folks coming down with it. Yuck.

    • @kristyrussell1748
      @kristyrussell1748 4 роки тому +3

      Adri_Elsker I haven't been sick. Sorry to everyone who was.

  • @tovenilssen684
    @tovenilssen684 4 роки тому +6

    That Shiseido serum is so good, and so expensive fancy pansy stuff.

  • @morganwhytesay8756
    @morganwhytesay8756 4 роки тому +75

    last time I was this early Sephora had a decent advent calendar. Oh wait, they've never had a decent advent calendar

    • @adav19
      @adav19 4 роки тому +2

      Morgan Whytesay I love your Meezer.

    • @morganwhytesay8756
      @morganwhytesay8756 4 роки тому +2

      @@adav19 thank you! I love yours too!

  • @mirodeluca2586
    @mirodeluca2586 4 роки тому

    The Macy’s one one sale for 50$ is actually a great deal. A lot of those products are super pricey and they gave you some full size items that are really nice. I don’t get any subscription boxes so I would be thrilled with all the stuff they packed in there.

  • @kirsten7770
    @kirsten7770 4 роки тому +6

    Omg girl how are you alive! First the ringworm now whatever else you got! Protect Alexandria in 2020!

  • @MidnightMajesty
    @MidnightMajesty 4 роки тому

    I just set up and over the door organizer for all my samples.... considering cancelling my sephora play box sub because I just never got around to using stuff but I'm going to try organizing what I have first then I will decide. I love that you open these for us it helps us live vicariously through you!

  • @Lovelyasdfghjkl
    @Lovelyasdfghjkl 4 роки тому +5

    I wish you would have also gotten the Rituals advent calendar. I really appreciate these videos I Always get FOMO and these help me not to buy all of the boxes and Advent calendars

  • @MrRobbiesangel1993
    @MrRobbiesangel1993 3 роки тому

    I lost it when she put the towel wrap on. She has a beautiful personality

  • @t4ngyfry32
    @t4ngyfry32 4 роки тому +23

    Why not put a 15 dollar product that would have been nice of them!Feels like they just punched ya idk it seems wrong!

  • @sekhmetsaes
    @sekhmetsaes 4 роки тому

    Ulta's eyeshadow primer is AWESOME. I'm so happy to spread the Ulta brand love! I got a "beauty sampler" from Ulta that included some of the same products as your beauty calendar, and I fell in love with the eyeshadow primer, the lip crayon, the Ulta waterproof mascara, and mine came with a selection of Ulta's blending sponges. I've actually been reaching for Ulta's sponge over my RT blender lately. Also? I hear you about the peach rings. Those things are so yummy!

  • @kaliemills1682
    @kaliemills1682 4 роки тому +3

    Yes! Elemis is literally amazing skin care!

  • @jenniedraws406
    @jenniedraws406 4 роки тому

    I had bought the ulta makeup advent calendar and I must admit. I use the makeup almost every weekend. The mascara is really nice. All of it is really nice.

  • @vibrantvampire1571
    @vibrantvampire1571 4 роки тому +151

    Literally stopped watching a video to come watch this one 😂

    • @MssMaiden
      @MssMaiden 4 роки тому +2

      JadeofAllTrades . Same 😂

    • @vickyG46
      @vickyG46 4 роки тому +2

      JadeofAllTrades . Same lol

    • @Alexandria-Ryan
      @Alexandria-Ryan  4 роки тому +7

      Thank you so much for watching!!!

    • @mindofaseekerpersuerofknow4771
      @mindofaseekerpersuerofknow4771 4 роки тому +2

      Same.

    • @vibrantvampire1571
      @vibrantvampire1571 4 роки тому +6

      @@Alexandria-Ryan OMG I'm literally dying that you replied to my comment 😍😍😍 I loooooooooove watching your videos I have seen every single one. You are hilarious!

  • @carriesnest
    @carriesnest 4 роки тому +1

    I loved this video! I think advent calendars can be opened at any time. I love advent calendars and like to look for them on sale after the holidays. Thanks for sharing 💜

  • @breeanne1974
    @breeanne1974 4 роки тому +3

    I love the look of the first advent calendar - the one rabid wolves went after. 😂😂😂

  • @Ava-ks4yn
    @Ava-ks4yn 4 роки тому +2

    next year i think you should try the yesstyle advent calendar, it’s pretty expensive but it does seem to have good and full-size products

  • @darksquall
    @darksquall 4 роки тому +9

    Oh Sephora, you gotta take notes!
    Maybe it's the scotch talking but I *wheeze* laughed at that.

  • @katemestas5597
    @katemestas5597 4 роки тому

    Your voice is so soft and soothing, I turn your videos on for back ground noise when I fall asleep. Your also super entertaining for when I can’t sleep or when Ever you post

  • @prettylittlewords7162
    @prettylittlewords7162 4 роки тому +4

    12:54 I accidentally skipped and just hear "this guy on the floor over here" 😂 was v confused

  • @juliascamp2175
    @juliascamp2175 4 роки тому

    A Bath & Body Works advent calendar would be a great gift !! That’s what the first Ulta box reminds me of, too.

  • @denieraadams4924
    @denieraadams4924 4 роки тому +12

    You’re so entertaining , 🥰 you totally brighten my day.

  • @sadlystuckinreality
    @sadlystuckinreality 4 роки тому

    I love advent calendar reviews SO much. I'd watch them anytime of the year!!!

  • @SusieQ3
    @SusieQ3 4 роки тому +50

    "Not a food. Do not eat."
    *licks petal 😳😂😂

  • @jessicalynn7903
    @jessicalynn7903 4 роки тому

    The confidence in a gel lotion is soooo good! I have super sensitive skin (the cleanser can irritate my skin). However, the gel lotion is awesome and my skin loves it!

  • @meganfaith4052
    @meganfaith4052 4 роки тому +3

    “This is going to be such a long video!”
    Ma’am I would watch an hour of your content.

  • @leeannjohnson1808
    @leeannjohnson1808 4 роки тому

    I admire your self control when it comes to Advent calendars, I would have just ripped the front off all at once as opposed to paper cuts doing it one door at a time, especially after Christmas!

  • @AC-pm3mc
    @AC-pm3mc 4 роки тому +4

    Honestly I’m not super mad at the Macy box.. I mean yes it’s definitely over priced but several of those items are pricy.. idk if it was $50 I’d totally buy it!

  • @debbiebush3624
    @debbiebush3624 4 роки тому +2

    The coupon at the end was a really big copout. I love your Advent calendar videos. 💜