01
Teddy bear
keychain
1 piece · KEYCHAIN
A teddy-bear charm attached to a keyring, for a bag or a set of keys.
Independent review · Holiday 2026
SKIMS Advent Calendar 2026
An accessories gift box, reviewed.
- US launch price
- $148
- Calendar doors
- 12
- Individual pieces
- 24
Our take Best for fans who use hair accessories and collect keychains. Repeated sets make the selection less varied.
Buying update The original product link leads to SKIMS’ accessories collection. Check availability details.
01The complete contents
What’s inside the SKIMS Advent Calendar?
Explore each numbered door to see the item, quantity and use. The detailed contents list follows below.
Teddy bear
02
Hair elastic
set
3 pieces · HAIR ACCESSORY
Three elastic hair ties for ponytails and everyday hair styling.
03
Satin scrunchie
set
3 pieces · SET ONE
Three fabric-covered scrunchies. The calendar includes a second scrunchie set as well.
04
Bobby pin
set
3 pieces · SET ONE
Three slim hair pins with SKIMS detailing, for pinning back small sections of hair.
05
Squishy
stress toy
1 piece · LITTLE EXTRA
A soft SKIMS-branded squeeze toy.
06
Hair styling
clip set
2 pieces · HAIR ACCESSORY
Two claw-style hair clips for holding sections of hair in place.
07
Elastic
headband set
2 pieces · HAIR ACCESSORY
Two elastic bands worn as headbands to keep hair away from the face.
08
Bobby pin
set
3 pieces · SET TWO
A second set of three slim bobby pins.
09
Mini comb
keychain
1 piece · KEYCHAIN
A miniature comb attached to a keyring, for carrying on a bag or a set of keys.
10
Signature logo
keychain
1 piece · KEYCHAIN
A keychain featuring the SKIMS logo.
11
Satin scrunchie
set
3 pieces · SET TWO
A second set of three fabric-covered scrunchies.
12
Faux fur mirror
keychain
1 piece · COMPACT MIRROR
A compact mirror with a faux-fur cover and a keyring.
Door numbers follow the brand-listed day-by-day contents reproduced by Find Subscription Boxes. Quantities add up to 24 individual pieces. Contents cross-checked November 10, 2026 · Durbin Rock · Hello Subscription
02The value question
Is it worth $148?
The calendar’s appeal comes from the SKIMS branding, festive packaging and mix of everyday accessories. Its value depends on how much of that mix you would actually use.
The considered verdict
Best for a SKIMS fan who loves the small details.
Hair accessories account for seven of the twelve sets. Two scrunchie sets and two pin sets make the assortment less varied. If you use these regularly and collect branded keychains, the selection has a clear use case. If variety is your priority, compare the alternatives below.
This is a research-led assessment using published contents and creator footage. Our calculations use the $148 US launch price before tax and shipping.
Already bought the calendar? Our SKIMS advent calendar refund guide explains the reported refund and store-credit choices, the details to confirm and official support routes.
$12.33per compartment at the launch price
$6.17per individual piece, counting set sizes
Which sets would you use?
Tick “I’d use this” on the contents cards. Your effective cost divides the $148 launch price by your selected sets, before tax and shipping.
0 / 12 sets selected
Cost per set you would use
Choose at least one set to calculate your cost.
Repeated sets count separately. Filtering the list keeps your selections.
- Start with usefulness. Check every set against your own routine, including the repeated sets.
- Separate the gift experience from item value. Packaging and brand appeal are personal preferences.
- Keep the purchase update in view. SKIMS offered refunds or store credit after customer feedback. See the dated update.
03The alternatives edit
SKIMS vs. Kitsch
vs. Charlotte Tilbury
Kitsch is the closest hair-accessory comparison. Charlotte Tilbury offers a beauty-focused option at a higher budget. Prices below use US dollars.
For the brand devotee
SKIMS
12 compartments · Accessories
$148 launch priceBuying update ↗
For the hair-care ritual
Kitsch
12 drawers · 12 full-size items
$119View at Kitsch ↗
For the beauty collector
Charlotte Tilbury
15 surprises · Makeup & skincare
| What matters to you | SKIMS | Kitsch | Charlotte Tilbury |
|---|---|---|---|
| US price | $148 at launch | $119 | $220 |
| The selection | 12 sets, with 24 individual pieces counted from the contents list | 12 full-size hair accessories and hair-care items | 15 surprises, including 4 full-size products and 2 accessories |
| Main focus | Hair accessories, keychains and a squishy toy | Everyday hair-care and styling routines | Makeup, skincare and beauty accessories |
| Price per surprise | $12.33 per compartment | $9.92 per drawer | $14.67 per listed surprise |
| Brand-reported value | Our review uses the launch price and listed contents | $184, as stated by Kitsch | $400, as stated by Charlotte Tilbury |
| Best reason to consider it | You enjoy SKIMS collectibles and will use the repeated hair sets | You want a hair-focused calendar for $29 less than the SKIMS launch price | You prefer a broader beauty selection and have a larger gift budget |
Brand-reported values are the brands’ own claims. Price-per-surprise figures divide the listed price by the stated number of compartments or surprises. Product sizes and categories differ, so compare the actual contents as well as the averages. Kitsch source · Charlotte Tilbury source
04Watch & listen
SKIMS Advent Calendar
unboxing & creator reviews
See the pieces up close and hear each creator’s perspective.
The SKIMS Calendar: Haylo Hayley’s Review
Haylo Hayley · 589K subscribers
Haylo Hayley shares her view of the accessory selection and price while watching unboxing footage.
Watch on YouTube ↗Video labels describe the topic in our words. Original titles and opinions belong to the creators. Counts checked November 10, 2026. Videos load from YouTube after you press play, with a direct link beside each selection.
05Community & coverage
Community reviews
& media coverage
Explore the contents, packaging and price through community conversations, creator posts and media coverage.
RedditCommunity thread
A closer look at the accessories
Replies question the value of the small accessories and compare them with lower-priced calendars. The original poster also praises the packaging artwork.
Read the Reddit discussionInstagramPost & discussion
Packaging, contents & expectations
The author likes the bow-and-deer packaging, notes that the calendar was advertised as accessories, and asks whether the contents justify the $148 US price.
View the Instagram postX / TwitterPhoto post
The contents in one photo
A photo post shares the calendar’s accessories and puts its approximate US price alongside a rand conversion. Open the post for the image and replies.
View the post on XInstagramEditorial commentary
Price, expectations & consumer rights
The caption distinguishes dissatisfaction with the price from a consumer-law claim and discusses SKIMS’ offer of a refund or store credit.
View the Instagram postMediaNews report
Customer feedback & the brand’s response
Ellie Muir reports shoppers’ concerns about the selection and price alongside SKIMS’ statement that purchasers were offered refunds or store credit.
Read at The IndependentMediaProduct coverage
The day-by-day selection & pricing
Ellie Ring compares the selection with other SKIMS accessory prices and notes that an exact standalone value is difficult to establish because most items are not sold separately.
Read at Reality ShrineSelected public posts and articles, summarized by The Calendar Edit. Opinions belong to their authors. We have not verified whether each poster purchased the calendar. Open each source for the full context and original wording. Sources checked .
06Before you buy
Where to buy
& current availability
The calendar launched at $148 in the US. During our November 11 check, the original product link led to SKIMS’ accessories collection. The official link below opens that collection, where you can check the brand’s latest information.
A collection-page redirect does not confirm whether this specific calendar is available to order. Last checked .
Purchases and customer support are handled by the linked retailer. Alternative calendar links appear in the brand comparison.
07A few useful answers
SKIMS Advent Calendar
FAQ
What is in the SKIMS advent calendar?
The twelve compartments hold seven hair-accessory sets, four keychains and a squishy stress toy. The hair selection includes elastics, scrunchies, bobby pins, styling clips and elastic headbands. Adding the listed set sizes gives 24 individual pieces. See the complete contents list for all twelve sets.
How much is the SKIMS advent calendar?
The reported US launch price was $148 before any applicable tax or shipping. That works out to about $12.33 per compartment. The video from Aimee Parris discusses a UK price, so its pound-denominated title reflects a different market.
Can I still buy the SKIMS advent calendar?
The original listing redirected to the SKIMS accessories collection during our November 11, 2026 check. SKIMS also confirmed a refund or store-credit offer to purchasers in reports published November 9. Follow the official buying links and dated update for the latest information.
Is the SKIMS advent calendar worth $148?
That depends on your routine and how much you enjoy the brand and packaging. At launch price, using all twelve sets gives an average of $12.33 per set. Using six sets makes the effective cost $24.67 per useful set. Try the value calculator and compare the actual contents of the alternative calendars.
Which other brands are worth comparing?
Kitsch’s $119 calendar is the closer comparison for hair accessories and hair-care routines. Charlotte Tilbury’s $220 calendar offers fifteen makeup, skincare and accessory surprises, including four full-size products. Both prices come from their US brand pages checked November 10, 2026.
How was this review put together?
This is an independent, research-led guide. We checked published contents lists, official comparison-brand pages, reporting that includes the SKIMS response, and creator video details. The community and media section links to selected public perspectives, with summaries written by The Calendar Edit. Prices, availability and video counts carry a check date. The value calculations are explained alongside the figures.
About this review.
The Calendar Edit is an independent publication about seasonal gifts and advent calendars. This guide brings product information, creator perspectives and community conversations together to help you make a considered choice. Last updated .
Sources and image credits
- SKIMS product and availability entry · Official SKIMS link
- Contents and product photography · Hello Subscription, November 9, 2026
- Contents cross-check · Durbin Rock
- Day-by-day door mapping · Find Subscription Boxes, October 30, 2026
- Refund and credit update · Page Six, November 9, 2026 · Entertainment Weekly
- Kitsch pricing, contents and product image · Kitsch US official product page
- Charlotte Tilbury pricing, contents and product image · Charlotte Tilbury US official product page
- Video thumbnails and footage belong to their respective creators. Original video links appear beside every selection.
- Community posts and media coverage · Individual sources, authors and links appear in What people are saying, checked November 11, 2026.
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