Kylie Jenner's beauty advent calendar won over a sceptical TikTok reviewer who put its price at $280 (about £207), sister Kim Kardashian's SKIMS advent calendar has offered refunds after complaints about its accessories version.
Kylie's reviewer praised the makeup selection on Saturday, 7 November 2026 after initially questioning whether the calendar would justify its price, eventually declaring: 'Kylie Jenner, you did your big one with this one.' SKIMS customers, meanwhile, questioned whether repeated hair accessories, key rings, and other small items justified their $148 (about £109) purchase.
SKIMS Offers Refunds or Store Credit
A SKIMS spokesperson acknowledged on 8 November that 'for some, the calendar didn't meet expectations.' The company said it had contacted every purchaser and offered either a full refund or store credit, adding that customer feedback would influence future releases.
Kim Kardashian is now ISSUING FULL Refunds to customers who Purchased her Scam of an Advent Calendar!! Was this the plan all along ? #kimkardashian #skimsadventcalendar2026 #scam #refundhttps://t.co/kRopaJZSyZ pic.twitter.com/tuyr3WQoWI
— meyechelgossips (@meyechelgossips) November 8, 2026
The spokesperson did not specify the credit amount, but published accounts of customer emails described $150 (about £110) in store credit for buyers who kept the calendar rather than returning it for a refund.
Repeated Accessories Fuel SKIMS Complaints
An unboxing inventory counted six scrunchies, six bobby pins, four key rings, three hair ties, two hair clips, two headbands resembling bra straps, and a small squishy toy among the contents of the SKIMS advent calendar. The product description separately listed a compact mirror, with complaints focusing on repetition and perceived value.
they said what the fuck did y’all think y’all was gonna get for $150 at skims😭😭😭😭 https://t.co/urZGvLoka7
— t (@br0kenclocks) November 6, 2026
Some customers also questioned why a clothing brand's calendar contained no clothing, although SKIMS had advertised it as an 'accessories advent calendar.' Published coverage described it as sold out with a waitlist on 8 November, followed by confirmation on 9 November that the listing had been removed.
Kylie Cosmetics Review Takes a Different Turn
Meanwhile, the Kylie reviewer began by recalling disappointment with an expensive Dior calendar and questioning whether Kylie's compartments would contain miniature products. Their assessment changed when the first doors revealed a blush stick, mascara, and lip-and-cheek tint that they identified as full-size.
@figfide0op UNBOXING THE $280 KYLIE JENNER ADVENT CALENDAR?! 😱😱🫣😭 This Kylie Cosmetics ADVENT CALENDAR shocked me with its 12 DAYS of christmas… 🫢😅#adventcalendar #makeup #kyliejenner #unboxing #beautytips ♬ original sound - figfide0op
'We're on day 3 and we haven't seen a mini,' figfide0op said during the TikTok unboxing. A lip kit containing both liner and lipstick, followed by a brush and eyeshadow palette, drew further praise.
The 12 compartments revealed a blush stick, mascara, lip-and-cheek tint, Gloss Drip, a lip kit, and a makeup brush. The remaining doors contained an eyeshadow palette, matte lipstick, lip glaze, mini liquid lipstick, Cosmic fragrance, and tinted butter balm.
The lip kit drew particular praise because it contained both a liner and lipstick, while the brush and eyeshadow palette also impressed figfide0op. Their claim that 11 products were full-size appears inconsistent with their descriptions: alongside the mini liquid lipstick, they identified the Cosmic fragrance as travel-size rather than standard full-size.
Online Response Includes Praise and Reservations
Influencer Kayla Ryan summed up her disappointment with SKIMS by saying: 'I'm hoping this is a prank and the last one is a $150 (about £110) gift card for all my money back.' Some commenters defended the company, arguing that shoppers should have read the disclosed contents before purchasing.
@kaylaryan Replying to @molly:) this is THE worst advent calendar I’ve ever seen. WTF KIM 🥲 #adventcalendar #christmas2026 #kaylaryan #skims ♬ оригинальный звук - AleX
Kylie's reviewer also had reservations, describing Gloss Drip as sticky, but finished by apologising for doubting the brand.
