The 5-Step Odyssey Ritual

Five steps. One luminous ritual.

Skincare should feel like a ritual, not a checklist.

Inspired by the ocean’s natural treasures, Avant’s Odyssey Advent Calendar brings together 25 skincare, haircare and beauty discoveries — from clinically proven formulas to indulgent essentials designed to turn everyday skincare into a moment of self-care.

But with so many treasures behind the doors, where do you begin?

We’ve created a simple five-step ritual using some of the calendar’s standout formulas. Think of it as your own daily voyage of discovery: cleanse, refine, hydrate, nourish and finish with a moment of indulgence.

Step 1 — Cleanse & Reset

Every ritual begins with a clean canvas.

Start with the Blue Volcanic Stone Purifying & Antioxidising Cleansing Gel to gently remove impurities, excess oil and makeup while helping to purify and refresh the complexion.

Enriched with blue volcanic minerals, salicylic acid and vitamin E, it leaves skin feeling fresh and ready for the steps that follow.

The ritual: Massage onto damp skin, then rinse thoroughly.

Step 2 — Refine & Refresh

Next, introduce a gentle refining step.

The Proactive Mandelic Acid Restoring & Anti-Pollution Toner uses mandelic acid to help refine the appearance of skin texture while refreshing the complexion and helping defend against everyday environmental stressors.

It is the perfect bridge between cleansing and treatment — preparing the skin for the nourishing steps ahead.

The ritual: Apply to clean skin with a cotton pad or gently press into the complexion with your hands.

Step 3 — Treat & Illuminate

Now for the hero moment.

The Sublime Peony & White Caviar Illuminating Pearls Serum combines white caviar pearls and peony in a silky formula designed to brighten, revitalise and refine the appearance of dull-looking skin.

This is where your routine moves from simply caring for the skin to creating that coveted luminous finish.

The ritual: Smooth a few drops over the face and neck, allowing the silky texture to melt into the skin.

Step 4 — Hydrate & Lock In

When the day is over, let your skin enter recovery mode.

Follow your serum with a veil of hydration.

The Pro-Intense Hyaluronic Acid Illuminating Day Cream is a Vegan Beauty Award-winning moisturiser, clinically proven to smooth the appearance of fine lines, deeply hydrate and restore radiance.

This is the step that brings the ritual together — helping to leave the complexion feeling soft, hydrated and beautifully conditioned.

The ritual: Apply evenly over the face and neck after your serum.

Step 5 — Unwind & Indulge

An exclusive treasure, created especially for the Odyssey Advent Calendar.

The final step isn't for your skin.

It's for you.

Exclusive to the Odyssey Advent Calendar, the Ocean Cedar Scented Candle brings the ritual beyond skincare and into a moment of pure indulgence. A breath of ocean air drifts through warm cedarwood, conjuring the restorative calm and understated luxury of a secluded coastal retreat.

Light the candle and let the atmosphere shift. Dim the lights, take a moment for yourself and allow the warm, comforting scent to become the final chapter of your skincare ritual.

The ritual: Light the candle, dim the lights and allow yourself a moment to slow down.

Because skincare doesn't have to end when you put the lid back on the jar. Sometimes, the most important step is simply taking time for yourself.

Continue the Journey

These five steps are just one way to experience the Odyssey.

Behind each of the 25 doors is another discovery — from targeted skincare treatments and award-winning formulas to beauty essentials and sensorial rituals, including the exclusive Ocean Cedar Scented Candle.

Ready to discover all 25?

Explore the Odyssey Advent Calendar 2026 and begin your own skincare journey.