Skims offers US$148 advent calendar refunds after backlash
Skims has contacted all buyers and is offering full refunds or store credit after a viral unboxing drew complaints about the contents.
Skims is offering refunds for its US$148 advent calendar after the product drew a wave of criticism on social media. The package of 12 “surprises” was questioned as poor value for the price, with contents including hair clips, key chains, hair ties and other small accessories. According to several reports, the company founded by Kim Kardashian has contacted all customers and given them the option of a full refund or credit toward another purchase. Anger among buyers grew after TikTok unboxing videos highlighted items seen as underwhelming and showed none of Skims’ signature products. The shapewear and clothing brand was founded in 2019 and was valued at about US$5 billion in 2025 after raising new funding.