The Best Beauty Advent Calendars That Are Still Available To Buy Now

From Liberty to Charlotte Tilbury, you won't want to miss these.

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by Rachael Martin |
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The best beauty advent calendars UK - let's talk about them. It may seem indulgent to swap chocolate for luxury cosmetics, but who are we to argue with a potential 25 days of our favourite beauty products? While you may not even want to think about Christmas until at least November, we say it's never too early to start shopping around for the best beauty advent calendars - Liberty London's famously popular calendar is selling-out quickly, after all.

While a few brands held fire on their much-anticipated 25 days of goodies to begin with, the last few months saw some of the best launches to date. Beauty enthusiasts move quick in the advent calendar world so don't be surprised if many of the most coveted ones are now out of stock. That being said, all is not lost and there are still plenty of advent calendars you can snap up last minute. Shop our favourites below.

At A Glace: Beauy Advent Calendars That Are Still Available

OPI Advent Calendar 2023, £48.95

Bobbi Brown 12 Days of Glow Beauty Advent Calendar, £195

Penhaligons The Toy Chest Advent Calendar, £395

La Mer The World Of La Mer Advent Calendar, £470

L'Occitane Advent Calendar 2023,£62

Shop: Best Beauty Advent Calendars Still Available To Buy Now

Best for nails

Description

For the perfect Christmas manicure look OPI's advent selection. As well as 25 gorgeous varnishes, this one earns points as you'll be gifted with the fan-fave RapiDry Top Coat and Start to Finish 3-in-1 Treatment.

Drop Date: It's available to buy now

Price: £69.90

Number of products: 24

What's inside the OPI Advent calendar? Every nail polish you could ever dream of in 25 mini shades - no UV nail lamp needed.

Grazia's Favourite Product: The Mini Nail Lacquer in ‘Five Golden Flings’ - it's a festive favourite.

Pros

  • 25 products

Cons

  • All mini products

Best for pampering

Description

With (beautiful) packaging made of recyclable and sustainably source cardboard, this is one festive purchase that can be made guilt free. And of course, the contents are gold-standard too. Think 24 beauty treats from the glorious Provençal landscape from where the brand hails.

Drop Date: It's available now.

Price: £62 for £112 worth of products

Number of Products: 24

What's inside The L'Occitane Advent Calendar: Don't mind a spoiler? You can check out the full list here.

Grazia's Favourite Product: The best selling Shea Butter Hand Cream - it makes light work of nourishing dry hands. Pop in your handbag for hydration on the go.

Best for budget skincare

Description

Nivea's beauty advent calendar has been one of the most highly searched this season - and for good reason. The collection of 24 products are suitable for all skin types, making this budget option a fantastic gift for all the family.

Drop Date: It's available to shop now.

Price: £50

Number of Products: 24

What's Inside The Nivea Advent Calendar: As well as skincare products there's tools too - sculpt and tone with the cooling face roller and slough away dead skin with the exfoliating pumice stone.

Grazia's Favourite Product: The Nivea Soft Moisturising Cream rivals its high-end counterparts. It's velvety, nourishing and oh so rich.

Pros

  • Good value for money

Cons

  • Stock levels seem to be inconsistent

Best for festive make-up

best beauty advent calendars 2023
Price: £156 (was £195)

www.bobbibrown.co.uk

Description

Bobbi Brown's dazzling beauty advent calendar isn't to be missed - it's bursting with the brands bestselling skincare and beauty essentials from cream shadow sticks to soothing complexion heroes.

Drop Date: It's available to shop now.

Price: £195

Number of Products: 12

What's Inside The Bobbi Brown Advent Calendar : There's 12 products, 3 of which are full size. And Bobbi fans will be only too glad to know that it contains the cult classic face base.

Grazia's Favourite Product: Our heart still belongs to Bobbi Brown's Shimmer Brick - nothing illuminates our cheekbones quite like it.

Pros

  • Bursting with best-sellers sure to delight Bobbi fans

Cons

  • Only contains 12 products

Best mixture of beauty and accessories

best beauty advent calendars
Price: £192.50 (was £275)

www.net-a-porter.com

Description

Net-A-Porter have dreamt up their 'The Ultimate Gift Set' and we think its worth paying attention to. It's been curated by their team of experts, so you can expect the best of the best.

Drop Date: It's available now.

Price: £275

Number of Products: 15
What's Inside The Net-A-Porter Beauty Advent Calendar: There's a luxurious mix of 15 full-sized and mini products, including jewellery, accessory and home finds - it's a real all-rounder.

Grazia's Favourite Product: Pat McGrath's glorious MatteTrance lipstick in the shade Elson - consider it a universally flattering cool-toned red with a soft, velvety finish.

Pros

  • Impressive mixture of brands

Cons

  • Only 15 products

Best packaging

Description

Flannels Beauty Christmas Cracker has landed, and it's jam packed with treats and treasures.

Drop Date: It's available now.

Price: £170 for £625 worth of products

Number of Products: 17

What's Inside The Flannels 2023 Advent Calendar: Expect cult classics from Augustinus Bader, Pat McGrath Labs and Charlotte Tilbury. You won't be disappointed.

Grazia's Favourite Product: The full sized Laura Mercier setting spray

Pros

  • 14 full-sized products
  • Good product mixture

Cons

  • Will sell-out

Best For Make-Up Lovers

Best for capsule collections

Description

If award-winning formulas and fuss-free products are your bag, look to this. BareMinerals' 12-piece advent calendar features four full size and eight mini make-up and skin care essentials that will elevate your beauty game.

Drop Date: It's available now.

Price: £105

Number of Products: 12

What's Inside The Bareminerals Holiday 2023 Advent Calendar: Expect the brand's bestselling offerings, from its signature loose mineral essentials, to eye, cheek and lip enhancers, alongside its plant-powered skincare.

Grazia's Favourite Product: The well-loved Complexion Rescue Tinted Moisturiser.

Pros

  • A fair price point
  • Covers all the beauty bases

Cons

  • 12 products

Best mix of products

Description

Call us biased, but this one is absolutely worth shouting about. While not strictly an advent calendar, the Grazia Beauty Club Box is sure to act as the ultimate gift for beauty lovers this festive season.

Drop Date: It’s available now

Price: For just £7.99 a month you’ll get this annual beauty box (worth over £150) plus a lot more**.** Keep up to date with the latest trends, must-know brands, and the best buys with a Grazia Beauty Club Membership. You’ll get every fortnightly issue of Grazia delivered free to your door, plus receive invites to exclusive live online tutorials with leading industry experts. It’s your one-stop shop for all things beauty, all year round.

What’s Inside The Grazia Beauty Club Box: It’s brimming with must-have products from Larry King Haircare, Dr. Hauschka**,** REN, Eylure, 111SKIN, skinChemists London, The White Company, Nails. INC and Spacemasks. Exciting stuff.

Grazia’s Favourite Product: 
The Larry King Haircare Spoilt for Choice Hair Oil is a must-have. The balanced blend of plant-based oils is a multipurpose dream – just a drop of the nourishing hair oil works overtime as a scalp remedy, hair mask, split end-sealer and style finisher**.**

Pros

  • Contains over £150 worth of products
  • It contains cult classic brands like Larry King and 111SKIN.

Cons

  • The contents are subject to change

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Best For Luxury

Best for an at-home spa experience

Description

If a spa experience in the comfort of your own home is what you long for, Aman's offering is second to none. There are wellbeing supporters, skincare staples as well as fine fragrances for you and your home, all inspired by Aman’s sanctuaries.

Drop Date: Available to shop now.

Price: £580

Number of Products: 25

What's Inside The Aman Advent Calendar 2023: Expect six skincare products (including a collaboration with Aman and 111Skin), 10 different scent offerings and eight wellness products including a Jade Gua Sha tool.

Grazia's Favourite Product: On Christmas Day, Aman offers a full-size of its Golden Body Serum.

Pros

  • 25 products
  • Uber-luxe

Cons

  • Very high price point

Best for luxury skincare

Description

Dr Barbara Sturm’s glorious beauty advent calendar should be added to your wish list urgently - it's bursting with their best products which are already totally beloved among celebrities and beauty editors alike. Bang for your buck, guaranteed.

Drop Date: It's available to shop now.

Price: £450

Number of Products: 25

What's Inside The Dr Barbara Sturm Advent Calendar: There's a huge edit of Dr Sturm’s most sought after products from the Super Anti-Aging Cleansing Cream to The Better B Niacinamide Serum**.**

Grazia's Favourite Product: The Anti-aging body cream – it leaves our skin feeling soft, supple and velvety smooth thanks to soothing Indian Almond Extract**.**

Pros

  • 24 products
  • Includes Dr Barbara Sturm's cult classics

Cons

  • Initially expensive

Best for high-end luxury

Description

We have no doubt that beauty aficionados the world over will be grappling to get their hands on this one - it’s truly special. Exploring the magical world of Dior in the run up to Christmas? Don’t mind if we do. It's the perfect advent calendar for adults.

Drop Date: It’s available right now.  

Price: £570

Number of Products: 24

What's Inside The Dior Beauty Advent Calendar: Each day you'll wake to treats galore. There’s 24 miniature creations across fragrance, skincare, make-up and home. Dreamy stuff. 

Grazia's Favourite Product: The La Collection Privée Christian Dior 30 Montaigne Candle - trust us when we say the scent is utterly captivating. It’s made with a delicious mesh of amber and spice making it the perfect accompaniment to cosy season.

Pros

  • 24 products
  • Magical packaging
  • Includes the iconic Montaigne candle

Cons

  • Could have more full-sized items

Best investment

Description

One for the skincare maven, La Mer’s The 12 Days of Transformation promises the gift of good skin by Christmas Day. While it's a considerable investment (£450 for 12 products) it is a great way to sample some of the brand’s most iconic formulas at a discount.

Drop Date: The La Mer Beauty Advent Calendar is available to buy now - but it's unlikely to stick around.

Price: £450

Number of Products: 12

What's Inside The La Mer Beauty Advent Calendar: La Mer are not scrimping when it comes to their 2023 advent calendar offering. There's the nourishing lip balm which moisturisers parched lips with just a sweep, as well as their hero eye concentrate which has garnered something of a cult following among celebrities - Gwyneth Paltrow, Beyonce and Kim Kardashian are all said to be fans. And that's only just the beginning.

Grazia's Favourite Product: It's got to be La Mer's Lifting and Firming Mask which is beloved on the Grazia beauty desk. If brighter, firmer, healthier looking skin is your MO then you'll want to give this one a whirl.

Pros

  • A good way to dip your toes into the world of La Mer at a discount
  • Contains the iconic hero eye concentrate

Cons

  • Only 12 products

Best Perfume Advent Calendars

Best for candles

Description

Searching for the best fragrance advent calendar? Enter Penhaligon’s advent offering - this one is brimming with treats from candles through to perfumes, and the packaging alone is sure to delight.

Drop Date: It’s available now

Price: £395 worth £565

Number of Products: 24

What's Inside The Penhaligon's Advent Calendar: It's full of brand favourites like the Quercus Soap, the Comoros Pearl candle andThe Favourite hand cream.

Grazia's Favourite Product: The iconic scent that is Elisabethan Rose - dreamy.

Pros

  • Packaging is joyous!
  • 24 products
  • Good mix of items from candles through to perfumes

Cons

  • Expensive to buy initially

Best for home fragrances

Description

The Dr Vranjes fragrance advent calendar is perfect for those who love niche scents for their home. Designed to provide a ‘sensory stroll through the sun-kissed streets of Florence,’ there’s an abundance of sensorial treats behind each door sure to spark olfactory joy.

Drop Date: It’s available now

Price: £400

Number of Products: 25

What's Inside The Dr Vranjes Advent Calendar: A whole lot of fragrant treats, that's what. There's an impressive 10 home fragrance sprays for starters.

Grazia's Favourite Product: The Christmas tree hanging ornaments - they'll glint beautifully against the twinkle of fairy lights.

Pros

  • Perfect for those who love under-the-radar scents
  • 25 products

Cons

  • A pricey option

Best niche fragrance advent calendar

Description

Exclusive to Selfridges, the L’Artisan perfume advent calendar ‘pays homage to the scents and aromas that sprout from the earth.’ Expect an abundance of vanilla, sweet raspberries and fresh beetroot.

Drop Date: It's available to shop now.

Price: £390 worth £456

Number of Products: 24

What's Inside The L’Artisan Advent Calendar: A little bit of everything, from hand washes to perfumes.

Grazia's Favourite Product: The Mure Et Musc Gel Lavant Hand and Body Wash - it's utterly delicious.

Pros

  • Ideal for those who like unique scents

Cons

  • Not the best saving

Best Skincare Advent Calendars

Best for expert heritage skincare

Description

This offering brings together Japanese history and nature to celebrate one central ingredient: Koishimaru Silk, celebrated for its light, radiance-giving qualities, and its ability to promote the production of hyaluronic acid. That same ingredient is infused amongst the products featured in this set.

Drop Date: You can order it right now.

Price: £308

Number of Products: 24

What's Inside The Sensai Advent Calendar: This collection encompasses Sensai's exceptional skincare, body care and make‑up must haves.

Grazia's Favourite Product:  Sensai's Absolute Silk Cleansing Milk

Pros

  • A balanced collection
  • Sustainable

Cons

  • Higher price point

Best for the planet

Description

One of the Body Shop's impressive three advent calendar offerings (yes, three!) the brand have pledged its commitment to a future 'where a more responsible way of living benefits our planet.' That's why this advent calendar boasts more recyclable packaging and community fair trade ingredients. Plus it's brimming with goodies, obviously.

Drop Date: It's available now only in store

Price: £59 for £119 worth of products

Number of Products: 24

What's Inside The Body Shop The Advent Calendar of Change: 24 surprises to include the coconut shower cream and the pink grapefruit soap, two of our favourites.

Grazia's Favourite Product: Nothing soothes parched hands quite like The Body Shop's Mango Hand Balm - you'll never be without it.

Pros

  • 24 products
  • Recyclable packaging
  • Community fair trade ingredients
  • Good value for money

Cons

  • Will sell-out

Best for no-nonsesne skincare

Description

If you love an indulgent skincare treat (or two) then this one's for you. Suited to all skin types, this brilliant beauty buy is filled with 23 individually wrapped, travel-size treasures sure to keep you looking and feeling beautiful on the go.

Drop Date: Live now.

Price: £90 worth £133

Number of Products: 23

What's Inside The Dr Hauschka Advent Calendar: All of your Dr Hauschka favourites from the Tinted Day Cream to the Soothing Day Lotion. It full of goodies.

Grazia's Favourite Product: The Hydrating Cream Mask - it's a softening and smoothing delight.

Pros

  • 23 products
  • Makes for a good gift

Cons

  • All travel-sized

Best Advent Calendars For Gifting

Best for mini candles

Description

Rituals Premium Advent Calendar, really is premium- it's bursting with full sized products that are truly luxurious.

Drop Date: Calendars will go live on the Rituals app on the 4th of September and launch on the website on the 11th of September.

Price: £165

Number of Products: 24

What's inside Rituals Advent Calendar: There's so many delights to behold, from The Ritual of Namaste Anti-Ageing Serum to the decadently floral Rituals Smooth Violet Mini Fragrance Sticks Bottle.

Grazia's Favourite Product: There's an abundance of mini candles in beautiful scents like wild fig and smooth violet, perfect for peppering around your home.

Pros

  • 24 products
  • Packaging doubles up as a decorative display

Cons

  • We think the two cheaper options from Rituals are almost as impressive

Best for pampering

Description

Ideal for those who love pampering, spoiling treats, the Deluxe Advent Calendar from Rituals is brimming with goodies. Snap it up before it's gone.  

Drop Date: Calendars will go live on the Rituals app on the 4th of September and launch on the website on the 11th of September.

Price: £120.90

Number of Products: 24

What's inside Rituals Advent Calendar: A little bit of everything. To give you a taste, there's The Ritual of Mehr Shower Oil, The Ritual of Namaste Wondermask and The Ritual of Karma Hydrating Hair & Body Mist. Treats galore.

Grazia's Favourite Product: The Ritual of Karma Mild Body Scrub Paste - it makes light work of sloughing away rough skin.

Pros

  • 24 products
  • Ideal gift

Cons

  • Is likely to sell-out

Best for aiding relaxation

Description

One of three advent calendars from Rituals, the countdown to Christmas is officially on with this one. There's 24 gifts sure to aid serious festive excitement. You can't go wrong.

Drop Date: It's available right now.

Price: £87.90

Number of Products: 24

What's inside Rituals Advent Calendar: Unsurprisingly, it's full of joys. There's the Amsterdam Collection Body Mist, The Ritual of Hammam Foaming shower gel and The Ritual of Namaste Anti-Ageing Serum. Dreamy.

Grazia's Favourite Product: It contains one of our total beauty must-haves - The Ritual of Mehr Body Mousse to Oil. The texture is heavenly and a small amount will leave skin gleaming.

Pros

  • 24 products
  • Magical packaging

Cons

  • Will sell-out

Best for fair trade

Description

25 wonder-filled treats will make the count down to Christmas Day the most magical yet. And in classic The Body Shop style, you’ll also find facts about our Community Fair Trade partners or an act of kindness to share the wonder beyond. This skincare advent calendar? It's truly special.

Drop Date: It's available now only in store

Price: £95 for £173 worth of products

Number of Products: 25

What's Inside The Body Shop The Advent Calendar of Wonders: 25 beauty treats. Think the British Rose Hand cream, the Shea Body Butter and the Vitamin E Quench Sheet Mask plus many, many more.

Grazia's Favourite Product: The Strawberry shower gel - we're prolonging strawberry girl summer for another while yet.

Pros

  • 25 products
  • Good value for money
  • Supports fair trade

Cons

  • Will sell-out

Best for reusable packaging

Description

Consider this The Body Shop's ultimate advent offering - it's jam-packed with beauty favourites worth over £250 and as advent calendars 2023 go, this is a pretty good one. From cult hero products to hidden gems, you'll delight in 25 days' worth of goodies in the run up to the big day.

Drop Date: It's available now

Price: £145 for £250 worth of products only in store

Number of Products: 25

What's Inside The Body Shop The Advent Calendar of Wishes and Wonders: Believe us when we say that this calendar is decked out with everything you've ever loved from The Body Shop. You'll not be disappointed.

Grazia's Favourite Product: The recently launched Edelweiss Peel - it went viral on TikTok for it's radiance boosting properties.

Pros

  • 25 products
  • Worth over £250

Cons

  • Will-sell out

Best for classic beauty brands

Description

If a mix of cult scents, make-up must haves and seriously good skincare is the goal, you'll want to turn your attention to this. There are 15 full or travel-size products inside from big global brands, meaning this concise edit has a value of £791.

Drop Date: It’s available now

Price: £165, worth £791

Number of Products: 12

What's Inside The Fenwick 2023 12 Days Of Beauty Calendar: A nice mix of everything, including skincare staples from leading brands like Augustinus Bader and Dr. Barbara Sturm, and make-up buys from industry icons like Charlotte Tilbury and Bobbi Brown.

Grazia's Favourite Product: The 30ml bottle of Escentric Molecules' Escentric 01 – for the niche fragrance lover, enough said.

Pros

  • An eclectic mix of products
  • A fair price point with substantial savings

Cons

  • 12 days only

Best For Pampering

Best CBD advent calendar

Description

If a holistic approach to health and wellbeing is your focus, look to Oto's offering. This 12-day advent calendar houses CBD-infused treats that work fast to help you rejuvenate.

Drop Date: Available now

Price: £299, worth £500

Number of Products: 12

What's Inside The OTO Wellness Christmas Advent Calendar: Think the bran's best-selling CBD heros from  Sleep Drops to The Ultimate Balm.

Grazia's Favourite Product: The 7-Day Glow Treatment, usually worth £99, this kit features 14 ampoules that will help to restore and revitalise skin.

Pros

  • Worth £500
  • Great alternative gift

Cons

  • Only 12 products

What Is The Best Beauty Advent Calendar?

Best Beauty Advent Calendars For 2023 At A Glance

Best All-Rounder: Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar 2023, £250

Best Make-Up Advent Calendar: Charlotte Tilbury Advent Calendar, £180

Best Value Beauty Advent Calendar: M&S Beauty Advent Calendar, £40

Best Vegan Advent Calendar: Revolution Beauty Advent Calendar, £48

Best For Beauty Treatments: Harvey Nichols Beauty Advent Calendar 2023, £250

Best For Luxury Beauty: Dior Beauty Advent Calendar 2023, £570

Best For Budget: Boots 24 Days of Premium Beauty Treats Christmas Advent Calendar,£99

Best For Skincare Buffs: Dr Barbara Sturm Advent Calendar, £450

Best For Body Beautifying: The Body Shop Advent Calendar, £59

Best For Gifting: The White Company Advent Calendar, £175

So, if you're ready to shop some fantastic, luxurious, and indulgent boxes, keep scrolling for our top picks for 2023 below. We're already privy to insider info on the Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar, Cult Beauty advent calendar, the Next advent calendar and the Harrods beauty advent calendar, the Body Shop advent calendar and the Boots advent calendar- and that's only the beginning. Search for the Lush advent calendar 2023 and the Selfridges beauty advent calendar 2023 and the ESPA advent calendar 2023 have skyrocketed.

These Beauty Advent Calendars Contain Augustinus Bader And Are Still Available To Buy:

Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream, 15ml: Liberty London Advent Calendar, £250

Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream,15ml: Net-A-Porter Advent Calendar, £275

Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream, 15ml: Cult Beauty Advent Calendar, £225

Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream,15ml: Harvey Nichols Advent Calendar, £250

Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream,15ml: Selfridges Advent Calendar, £220

Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream,15ml: Harrods Advent Calendar, £250

Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream,15ml: Fenwick Advent Calendar, £165

FAQS

Which brands have a beauty advent calendar?

There's offerings from an abundance of brands this year. Stand outs for premium price points include Liberty London and Dior and for more affordable options there's LookFantastic and Marks & Spencer. After something more niche? Look to the Lush advent calendar - it's brimming with quirky bath bombs One thing's for sure there's an advent beauty calendar suited to all price points and tastes - and some are even in the sale.

Historically speaking, Liberty London's offering has long dominated the space with queues of people snaking round the store front since 2017, each of them hoping to get their hands on an advent calendar before it sells out. But other brands have certainly caught up, including Cult BeautyMac, HarrodsLook Fantastic, Sephora, and The Body Shop all offering an eclectic range of sought after beauty buys.

Which are the most luxurious advent calendars?

We've compiled a whole edit of Grazia approved luxury advent calendars below. Our criteria? Packaging must look and feel luxe, and the products inside must be gold-standard. If we're spending the money, we want the whole experience. Look to Dior's Advent offering, the Jo Malone Advent Calendar and Acqua Di Parma's Perfume Advent Calendar as examples of the crème de la crème. Luxury beauty advent calendar 2023, anyone?

Which advent calendars are the best value for money?

There's several out there with pretty spectacular savings. With Liberty's advent calendar you'll get £1040 worth of products for just £250 and with Lookfantastic's you'll pay just £99 for over £565 worth of products - now that's pretty cheap. You'll find all the best savings in our beauty editor approved gallery below.

Which are the best budget advent calendars?

Scroll on for a full section on the best budget advent calendars. A stand-out? The M&S beauty advent calendar - it's a mere £45 when you spent £35 in store or online. Plus, it contains £340 worth of products. It's not one to miss.

How we select the best beauty advent calendars

Each advent calendar included in this compilation has been thoroughly investigated by our editors and measured against three different variables: product variety, price point and value for money, the latter being – how much are you actually saving by buying an advent calendar as opposed to each product individually? We also endeavour to review advent calendars that appeal to a diversity of beauty buyers: those who love skincare; those who would rather spend on fragrance; and those who predominately care for make-up must-haves, meaning there is something for everyone.

Grazia's Junior Beauty Editor is a fan of Charlotte Tilbury's Advent Calendar

Are beauty advent calendars value for money?

Not only do these bijoux drawers hold cult products from the likes of Augustinus Bader and The Ordinary - no, really - they could also end up saving you money, given that many of them are worth much more than their actual cost.

So, to help you decide which beauty advent calendar to spend your money on, we've identified all the latest beauty calendars on offer so far. Take note of the on-sale dates and enjoy our sneak peek of some of the beauty products behind each door and get ready to enjoy your best countdown to Christmas yet...

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