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Best beauty advent calendars 2026 UK: Waitlists to join now – Mamabella | Everyday Beautiful

by R.Donald


In our best beauty & skin care advent calendar 2026 guide, we’ve created a one-stop-shop of the best ways to get your hands on makeup and skin care advent calendars as and when they go on sale


UPDATE: It may only be May but the P.Louise Advent Calendar 2026 is already available for pre-order. It won’t ship until November but if you buy it now, you can also pay for it using a payment plan. It costs £250 like in previous years, plus a £6 shipping fee.

Once we know more about what’s inside, we’ll update our dedicated P.Louise Advent Calendar 2026 page and in the meantime, keep scrolling to see what other advent calendar waitlists are open.

Note: Last year’s P.Louise calendars are still on sale and are going for a reduced price if you’d rather buy those!


Original 2026 beauty advent calendar guide continues below

The beauty & skin care advent calendar trend has exploded in recent years and they’re a fantastic way for any beauty lover to get full-size products from beauty brands like Estée Lauder, Charlotte Tilbury, and MAC at reduced or sale prices.

Most major beauty brands now sell limited-edition advent calendars – including the likes of third-party retailers Cult Beauty, Glossybox, Lookfantastic, and Boots – in 12-day, 24-day, or 25-day versions.

They don’t just stock makeup, either. These beauty & skin care advent calendars are full of a mix of body products, skincare, hair products, accessories, fragrances, and tools.

There are also calendars dedicated solely to skincare, as well as adult advent calendars from the likes of Ann Summers and Lovehoney, plus makeup calendars, fragrance calendars, cheap calendars under £50 and luxury calendars over £200.

If you’re looking for advent calendars for men, you can go straight to that list here. We’ve also separately began ranking all of these calendars based on their value for money. Go to our best value advent calendar page to learn more.


Beauty advent calendar 2026 Waitlists

Beauty advent calendar 2026 waitlists


2025 calendars still on sale


2026 skin care advent calendar reviews

We’ll update this section as and when more 2026 beauty advent calendars are released.

Beauty advent calendar 2026 Guide

For the calendars where we know the contents, we’ve also included mini reviews of each below, and where you can find more details.


Beauty & Skin Care Advent Calendar 2026

All the skin care advent calendars below are listed in alphabetical order. You can click the letters below to jump straight to the relevant section. Within each section are jump links to take you to a specific calendar too. For more information on all of these calendars, go to our dedicated advent calendars product hub.

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | J | L | M | N | P | R | S | V | W | Y


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  • Release date: COMING SOON
  • Where to buy: Aldi (in-store, Specialbuy – limited stock)

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  • Where to buy: Anthropologie

Anthropologie Advent Calendar 2026


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  • Release date: COMING SOON
  • Where to buy: ASOS – get 20% off with our referral link
@victoria_woolly_web

If you ignore HOW ANNOYING the boxes are 😤 this year’s ASOS advent calendar is really good. It’s £98 and includes 26 products worth just over £400, 10 of which are full size. The Charlotte Tilbury wand isn’t the best colour imho and the Rituals Shower Gel feels cheap but I like the Sunday Riley, Sol de Janeiro, and Beauty Works options. Even the minis aren’t those tiny one-use things, they’re decent sizes you’ll actually get through. For under £100, it’s probably one of the best calendars if you want variety without blowing your budget. Price: £98 Worth: £406 Size: 25 doors, 26 products (10 full-size) #asosadventcalendar #beautyadventcalendar #asosfinds #makeupadventcalendar #skincareadventcalendar

♬ original sound – Victoria Woollaston-

Last year’s ASOS Advent Calendar 2026 cost £98 and was worth £406, offering 26 beauty products across skincare, makeup, bodycare, and haircare.

It was one of the best-value mid-range calendars of the year year, with around 10 full-size items from brands including MAC, Charlotte Tilbury, Elemis, and Sol de Janeiro.

While some accessories and minis may feel like filler, the variety made it great for anyone wanting a mix of everyday staples at a pretty affordable price.

You can see the full list of what was inside the ASOS Advent Calendar 2025 by watching the TikTok video (left) or read our ASOS Advent Calendar review.

ASOS Advent Calendar 2026


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  • Release date: COMING SOON
  • Where to buy: Avant Skincare

The Avant Advent Calendar 2025 was a 12-day skincare calendar featuring award-winning formulas from Avant. It included an augmented reality feature that comes to life when you scan the box, plus hidden Golden Tickets worth up to £1,000.

It’s consistently excellent value, focused entirely on hydrating, anti-ageing, and radiance-boosting skincare products, including a full-size day cream.

You can see the full list of what was inside the Avant Advent Calendar 2025 ahead of this year’s release here.

Avant Advent Calendar 2026


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  • Release date: COMING SOON

Learn more about the Beauty Bay Advent Calendar here.

Beauty Bay Advent Calendar 2026


The Body Shop Ultimate Advent Calendar 2026

  • Price: TBC £130
  • Worth: TBC £235
  • Size: TBC 25 days
  • Release date: COMING SOON
  • Where to buy: The Body Shop

Learn more about what’s inside The Body Shop Ultimate calendar here.

The Body Shop Ultimate Advent Calendar 2026


The Body Shop Classic Beauty & Skin Care Advent Calendar 2026

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  • Release date: COMING SOON
  • Where to buy: The Body Shop

The Body Shop Classic Advent Calendar 2026



  • Price: TBC £175
  • Worth: TBC ~£265
  • Size: TBC 12 days, 12 products
  • Release date: COMING SOON
  • Where to buy: Charlotte Tilbury
@victoria_woolly_web

She’s here! ✨ The Charlotte Tilbury advent calendar 2025 is on sale. It’s the same 12-day Treasure Chest format as always, this year with five full sizes and seven minis, worth £264 for £175 and if you’ve bought it before, you’ll recognise a lot of repeats (Pillow Talk lipstick and Magic Cream anyone 👀) as well as the Charlotte Tilbury serum and Beauty Light Wand. At £175 it’s not the cheapest makeup advent calendar but it’s surprisingly affordable when you compare it to the £200+ options from P.Louise etc. That said, if you’re hunting for the best beauty advent calendar for value, you’ll get more full-sized products by spending a bit more for multi-brand calendars like Space NK or Cult Beauty. Many even include Charlotte Tilbury items. The value is fine too, but not mind-blowing compared with multi-brand calendars that cram in more. BUT while this all sounds negative. I still like it – the packaging is beautiful, the edit is solid, and if you’re a Charlotte Tilbury fan it’s still a great Christmas gift idea not to mention one of the most luxury advent calendars for makeup lovers. I’d say buy it if you’re loyal to the brand – you’ll use every item and it will be worth the money. But if you want more variety or more value for money, you might want to compare it with the Liberty advent calendar or Selfridges advent calendar before you buy #mamabella #CharlotteTilburyAdventCalendar #BeautyAdventCalendar #LuxuryAdventCalendar #MakeupAdventCalendar

♬ All I Want for Christmas Is You – Mariah Carey

Charlotte Tilbury’s 2026 advent calendar is a compact 12-day countdown worth £264, packed with five full-sized icons and seven deluxe minis.

At £175, it offers a great way to stock up on the brand’s bestselling makeup and skincare.

It’s best if you prefer a focused edit over a month-long multi-brand calendar, and the jewel-handled drawers add to its luxury feel.s

We don’t know what’s inside yet but it’s likely to be a good mix of skincare and makeup, which will be great for Charlotte Tilbury fans.

Or people who want to try the brand without paying full price.

We’ve put all the details and our opinion of this calendar in our Charlotte Tilbury advent calendar 2026 review.

Charlotte Tilbury advent calendar 2026


Clarins 24 Days Advent Calendar 2026

  • Price: TBC £155
  • Worth: TBC £282
  • Size: TBC 24 days / 24 products
  • Release date: 2 September 2026
  • Where to buy: Clarins UK

The 24-day Clarins calendar is the more complete option, combining skincare staples with a handful of makeup favourites. It’s well-rounded, with everything from hand cream and toner to mascara and eye care, but a large proportion are minis. At £155 it feels like an investment, but the overall value is nearly double the price. If you’re already a Clarins regular, it’s a good way to stock up and try a few extras. If you’re not, you may prefer the smaller, 12-day calendar listed below.

Clarins 24-day Advent 2026


Clarins 12 Days Advent Calendar 2026

  • Price: TBC £95
  • Worth: TBC £167
  • Size: TBC 12 days / 12 products
  • Release date: 2 September 2026
  • Where to buy: Clarins UK

The smaller 12-day version is cheaper but still has a host of Clarins’ greatest hits, with a couple of full sizes to balance out the minis. You’ll find the Lip Comfort Oil, Wonder Volume Mascara XXL, and Beauty Flash Balm alongside smaller versions of eye and body care. At £95, it’s a nice way to sample Clarins if you’re new to the brand, or to stock up on favourites. It does feel pricey for 12 days, but the curated mix keeps it interesting.

Clarins 12-day Advent 2026


  • Price: TBC £240
  • Worth: TBC £1,100+
  • Size: TBC 20+ full-size products
  • Release date: 4 September
  • Where to buy: Cult Beauty
@victoria_woolly_web

Unboxing the Cult Beauty Advent Calendar 2025 (Classic Edition) 🎁 It’s £240 with £1,100+ worth of products with 34 treats, 20 of them full-size. It’s a bit skincare-heavy for me and shower gels etc are a bit boring but there’s a good mix of makeup and hair too. For me, it feels like one of the calendars that actually gives you your money’s worth instead of just filler. Would I pick it over Space NK or Sephora? Probably not, SpaceNK in particular is always great and this year looks even better but for the price, this one’s a serious contender for best beauty advent calendar 2025. 📦 What’s inside Cult Beauty Advent Calendar 2025 full reveal: • Augustinus Bader Eye Patches • Augustinus Bader Eyebrow & Lash Enhancing Serum • By Terry Hyaluronic Hydra-Powder • Byoma Hydrating Body Wash • Byoma Phyto-Mucin Glow Serum • Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Beauty Light Wand (Spotlight) • Color Wow Dream Cocktail Coconut Leave-In • Danessa Myricks Linework Eyeliner (Onyx) • Dr Dennis Gross Lip Treatment • Dr Levy Stem Cell Eye Booster • Elemis Pro-Collagen Toning Mist • Fenty Skin Plush Puddin’ Lip Mask • Gisou Honey Infused Lip Oil • Glow Recipe Watermelon Niacinamide Dewy Flush • Hourglass Instant Extensions Mascara • Huda Beauty Faux Filler Lip Gloss • K18 Leave-In Hair Mask • Kate Somerville ExfoliKate • L’Occitane Amande Shower Oil • Laneige Bouncy & Firm Serum • Make Up For Ever Artist Color Pencil • Medik8 C-Tetra Advanced • Natasha Denona Mini Pastel Palette • Paula’s Choice Barrier Repair Moisturiser • Patrick Ta Double-Take Cream & Powder Blush Philip Kingsley Overnight Scalp Barrier Serum • RMS Beauty Legendary Lip Oil • Saie Supersuede Radiant Blush • Sisley Paris Black Rose Cream Mask • Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 59 Perfume Mist • Summer Fridays Jet Lag Hydration Mist • True Botanicals Phyto-Retinol Sleep Serum • U Beauty Resurfacing Flash

♬ Library Vibes – Cozy-Cozy-Moodscape

The Cult Beauty Advent Calendar 2026 is shaping up to be one of the best luxury advent calendars this year.

Worth over £1,100 and featuring at least 20 full-sized products, it includes new launches from brands like Patrick Ta, Gisou, Huda Beauty and more.

With two editions available and a £20 gift card, it’s a great choice for beauty lovers who want to discover the latest and greatest in skincare and makeup.

The full list of what’s inside the Cult Beauty Advent Calendar 2026 editions is here and you can see more about the details of both the Classic Curation and the Limited Edition Curation in our Cult Beauty Calendar 2026 guide, or watch our unboxing left.


Dr. Hauschka Advent Calendar 2026

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  • Release date: COMING SOON
  • Where to buy: Dr Hauschka

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  • Where to buy: ELLE

You can see the full list of what’s inside the ELLE Beauty Advent Calendar 2026 here.


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  • Release date: COMING SOON
  • Where to buy: ESPA

You can see the full list of what’s inside the ESPA Advent Calendar 2026 in our ESPA Advent Calendar review or dedicated ESPA advent calendar guide.


Essence Make My Heart Sparkle Advent Calendar

  • Price: TBC £34.99
  • Size: TBC 24 days, 24 products
  • Release date: Out now
  • Where to buy: Just My Look

If you like your Christmas countdowns full of colour and shimmer, the Essence Make My Heart Sparkle Advent Calendar is for you. It’s a cheerful mix of makeup, nail, and skincare treats, think lip plumpers, blush sticks, and glittery shadows – plus handy tools and accessories. The inclusion of brushes, a sponge duo, and even a mini makeup bag makes it practical as well as playful. It’s an affordable option that delivers both variety and fun, ideal for younger beauty fans or anyone looking to add a bit of sparkle to the season. While it’s not the most luxurious option out there, it’s one of the best cheap advent calendars for sheer variety and festive flair.

Read more in our Essence Advent Calendar 2026 guide.


Essence Little X-Mas Wonder Advent Calendar

Image credit: Essence
  • Price: TBC £34.60
  • Size: TBC 24 days, 24 products
  • Release date: Out now
  • Where to buy: Notino

The Essence Little X-Mas Wonder Advent Calendar brings a touch of everyday magic to December mornings. It’s filled with 24 affordable beauty and self-care items, from lip balms and masks to nail stickers and mini brushes. The mix of skincare, makeup, and accessories makes it great for experimenting or gifting to someone just getting into beauty. It’s not fancy or over-the-top – but that’s exactly its charm. Simple, affordable, and full of surprises, it’s one of the best cheap advent calendars for playful, everyday beauty.

Read more in our Essence Advent Calendar 2026 guide.


Essence X-Mas Treasure Box DIY Advent Calendar 2026

  • Price: TBC £30.30
  • Size: TBC 24 days, 24 products
  • Release date: Out now
  • Where to buy: Notino

If you like your Christmas countdowns full of colour and shimmer, the Essence Make My Heart Sparkle Advent Calendar 2026 is for you. It’s a cheerful mix of makeup, nail, and skincare treats — think lip plumpers, blush sticks, and glittery shadows — plus handy tools and accessories. The inclusion of brushes, a sponge duo, and even a mini makeup bag makes it practical as well as playful. It’s an affordable option that delivers both variety and fun, ideal for younger beauty fans or anyone looking to add a bit of sparkle to the season.

Read more in our Essence Advent Calendar 2026 guide.


  • Price: TBC £90 (£75 for subscribers)
  • Worth: TBC £624+
  • Size: TBC 27 products (19 full size, 8 deluxe)
  • Release date: Early access for subscribers now, general sale September 5, 2026
  • Where to buy: Glossybox

The Glossybox Advent Calendar 2026 is priced at £90 (or £75 for subscribers) and worth over £624. It includes 27 products, with 19 of them full size, spanning skincare, makeup, haircare, and lifestyle. Standouts include the Natasha Denona Glam Face Palette, Avant Illuminating Day Cream, and Commodity Milk fragrance. It’s not as luxurious as Liberty or Harrods, but for under £100 it’s amazing value and one of the best budget skin care advent calendars you’ll find this year. You can see the full list of what’s inside the Glossybox Advent Calendar 2026 here.

Glossybox Advent Calendar 2026


  • Price: TBC £84
  • Worth: TBC £153
  • Size: TBC 12 days, 12 products
  • Release date: COMING SOON
  • Where to buy: Glow Recipe

Glow Recipe’s 2026 advent calendar is back with twelve pink, juicy skincare treats. Designed for fans of glow, hydration and fun textures, it includes classics like the Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment and Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream. The calendar costs £84 and is worth £153, giving a fair return for anyone who already shops the brand. It’s not the cheapest option, but it’s one of the best skincare advent calendars around for K-Beauty fans. You can see the full list of what’s inside the Glow Recipe Advent Calendar 2026 here.


  • Price: TBC £250
  • Worth: TBC £1,587
  • Size: TBC 32 products (14 full-size)
  • Release date: Pre-orders open now
  • Where to buy: Harrods

The Harrods Beauty Advent Calendar 2026 contains 32 luxury products, including 14 full-size items, from high-end brands such as La Mer, Medik8, MAC, Sisley, and Augustinus Bader.

Priced at £250, and worth £1,587, it offers a well-balanced mix of skincare, makeup, and fragrance – making it one of the best beauty advent calendars for fans of premium products.

You can see the full list of what’s inside the Harrods Beauty Advent Calendar 2026 in our 2026 Harrods Advent Calendar review.

Harrods Beauty Advent Calendar 2026


John Lewis Advent Calendar 2026

Image credit: John Lewis
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  • Release date: COMING SOON
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  • Where to buy: John Lewis

John Lewis Advent Calendar 2026


John Lewis Scented Candle & Oils Advent Calendar 2026

  • Price: TBC £1
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  • Release date: COMING SOON
  • Where to buy: John Lewis

You can read more about what’s inside the John Lewis Fragrance Advent Calendar here, or get more of the best fragrance advent calendars here.

John Lewis Scented Candle + Oils Calendar 2026


Kylie Cosmetics 12 Days of Kylie Advent Calendar 2026

  • Price: TBC $199
  • Worth: TBC $285
  • Size: TBC 12 days, 12 products
  • Release date: Out now
  • Where to buy: Ulta Beauty (US only) and KylieCosmetics.com

L’Occitane Luxury Advent Calendar 2026

  • Price: TBC
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  • Release date: COMING SOON
  • Where to buy: L’Occitane

You can see the full list of what was inside the L’Occitane Advent Calendar 2025 here.


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  • Release date: September
  • Where to buy: Liberty 

The Liberty Advent Calendar 2026 is one of the best luxury advent calendars available.

Liberty Advent Calendar 2026


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  • Release date: 1 September
  • Where to buy: Lookfantastic

Lookfantastic’s 10th-anniversary calendar included 28 products across skincare, makeup, hair and body from brands like MAC, Sol de Janeiro, Color Wow, Elemis and Medik8. You can see the full list of what was inside the Lookfantastic Beauty Advent Calendar in our 2025 Lookfantastic Advent Calendar review. Alternatively, check out our guide to the Lookfantastic Grooming Calendar, or the Lookfantastic Fragrance Calendar.


  • Price: TBC
  • Release date: COMING SOON
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  • Where to buy: Lush

The 2026 Lush Advent Calendar is packed with 25 surprises, ranging from bath bombs and bubble bars to shower gels, scrubs and perfumes. Many are retro favourites returning for Christmas alongside exclusive products you can’t buy anywhere else. The reusable box also makes it a great keepsake after the festive season.

2026 Lush Advent Calendar


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  • Release date: Dispatch early September 2026
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  • Where to buy: Lush

Lush 29½ High Street Advent Calendar 2026


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  • Release date: Early September 2026
  • Size: TBC
  • Where to buy: Lush (online exclusive – limited to 1,000 units)

Lush Advent Calendar Refill


Notino Advent Calendar 2026 – Secret of K-Beauty

  • Price: TBC £129
  • Worth: TBC Over £350
  • Size: TBC 25 days, 25 products
  • Release date: Out now
  • Where to buy: Notino

Notino Fragrance Advent Calendar 2026

  • Price: TBC
  • Size: TBC
  • Release date: Out now
  • Where to buy: Notino.de

Notino Advent Calendar for Women 2026

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  • Release date: COMING SOON
  • Where to buy: Notino

The Notino Advent Calendar 2026 offers a mix of skincare, haircare, fragrance, and makeup, featuring both big names and niche favourites.


OK! Beauty Advent Calendar 2026

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  • Release date: COMING SOON
  • Where to buy: OK! Beauty Box
@victoria_woolly_web

OK! Beauty Box has teamed up with Hannah Martin again for the OK! Beauty Advent Calendar 2025. It contains 30 of Hannah’s favourite products – 19 of which are full-size – worth £600 but the box itself costs just £99. This includes products from brands likes Rodial, ESPA, Aromatherapy Associates and more. I particularly love the mask from Seoulista Beauty and the vegan silk eye mask but was a bit disappointed with the Cetaphil day. Nothing against Cetaphil…but it’s just a bit meh in comparison. The full list of what’s inside the OK! Beauty Advent Calendar x Hannah Martin is: * 19/99 Beauty Cream Highlight Stick In Miele * Ardell Naked Clusters 438 + Duo Quick Set Striplash Adhesive * Aromatherapy Associates Support Breathe Bath And Shower Oil * Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base * Brow Aid The S.O.S Advanced Brow And Lash Recovery Mask * Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser Wash * Cetaphil Moisturising Lotion * Commodity Fragrance In Milk Expressive * Ella & Jo The Miracle Mask * Espa Bergamot And Jasmine Body Lotion * Espa Bergamot And Jasmine Body Wash * Eve Lom Cleanser With 100% Cotton Muslin Cleansing Cloth * Ful Intense Moisture Hair Mask * Gatineau Paris Defi Lift Volumising Peptide Lip Treatment In Bisou * Hello Sunday The Everyday One Face Moisturiser SPF 50 * Hildun Silk To Set Kajal Liner In Spiced Pecan * Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder * Leighton Denny Nail Polish In Starkers * L’Oréal Paris Paradise Big Deal Mascara In Black * Luna By Luna Bullet Lipstick In Merry * Luna By Luna Lip Gloss In Comet * Luna By Luna Lip Liner In Chestnut * Nip + Fab Salicylic Fix Tonic * Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Or * Rodial Dragon’s Blood Eye Gel * Sensory Retreats Sensory Sleep Vegan Silk Eye Mask * Seoulista Beauty Super Hydration Instant Facial * Shiseido Uplifting And Firming Express Eye Mask * Weleda Skin Food Original #mamabella #AdventCalendar2025 #OKBeautyBox #AdventCalendarUnboxing #BestBeautyAdventCalendar

♬ Nice To Each Other – Olivia Dean

The OK! Beauty Advent Calendar 2025 cost £99 but was worth over £600 making it one of the best value boxes we’ve saw last year, offering a mix of skincare, makeup, haircare and fragrance from names like ESPA, Rodial, Aromatherapy Associates and Bobbi Brown.

Out of the 30 products, 19 were full-size, which is impressive for a calendar under £100.

Read more in our 2025 OK! Beauty Advent Calendar review, or our OK! Beauty Advent Calendar 2025 guide.


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  • Release Date: Pre-order now, ships in September
@victoria_woolly_web

I’ve had a fair few P.Louise calendars now and this one feels a little samey…maybe even underwhelming. That said, the packaging is fun and extravagant – what you want from Christmas – and the palette on day 25 is definitely a highlight. If you’re a fan of P.Louise you’ll still find bits to love, especially because some are exclusives, but the overall vibe isn’t there for me. Plus the skincare never really appeals to me. All those colours and plastic and fragrances doesn’t fill me and my sensitive skin with confidence 👀. Also I’ll be doing a separate video of all the swatches and textures soon because this one is already waaay too long 🙈 not gifted or an ad btw Price: £250 Worth: Over £700 #mamabella #PLouise #adventcalendar2025 #makeupadventcalendar #beautyadventcalendar

♬ The Christmas Song – Michael Bublé


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  • Value: TBC
  • Release Date: Pre-order now, ships in September
@victoria_woolly_web

The P.Louise 12 Sleighs Of Christmas – Bad B*tch Advent Calendar is a cheaper, smaller, pared-back version of the main 2025 P.Louise Advent Calendar. It only really includes lip care and skincare but everything inside is full size and exclusive to the set. It costs £110 but is worth £200. What’s inside the P.Louise 12-day Advent Calendar 2025? * P.Louise Bad Btch Lip Duo – Glistening Gumdrop Lip Oil * P.Louise Bad Btch Lip Duo – Glistening Gumdrop PYP * P.Louise Double Check Double Layer Cleanser – Strawberry Snowflake * P.Louise Just a Swipe Micellar Water – Saucy Cranberry * P.Louise Mini Heart Micellar Water Pads – Cotton * P.Louise A Helping Hand Cream – Hot Toddy * P.Louise Tone Me On Toning Pads – Strawberry Snowflake * P.Louise Soft Slushie Slushy Face Cream – Strawberry Snowflake * P.Louise Bad Btch Lip Duo – Hot Cocoa & Cream Lip Oil * P.Louise Bad Btch Lip Duo – Hot Cocoa & Cream PYP * P.Louise Bad Btch Juice Lip Balm – Glistening Gumdrop * P.Louise Stick With It Jelly Primer – Merry Marzipan * P.Louise Silky Soothie Body Lotion – Hot Toddy * P.Louise Sweet Sheet Moisturising Mask – Bad Btch Advent * Crystal Bad Btch Lip Duo – Saucy Cranberry Lip Oil * Crystal Bad Btch Lip Duo – Saucy Cranberry PYP

♬ What Dreams Are Made Of – Hilary Duff


Pixi Beauty Advent Calendar 2026


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  • Release date: COMING SOON
  • Where to buy: Penhaligon’s

At £430, the Penhaligon’s Advent Calendar 2025 was a true luxury buy. It contained 24 items, from standout scents like Halfeti and Luna to candles and bodycare. The value is clear if you’re already a Penhaligon’s fan, but if fragrance isn’t your thing, it may feel too specialised. You can see the full list of what was inside in our Penhaligon’s Advent Calendar 2025 review.


Rituals Advent Calendar 2025

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  • Release date: COMING SOON
  • Where to buy: Rituals

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  • Release date: September 2026
  • Where to buy: Selfridges
@victoria_woolly_web

This is how you do a beauty advent calendar (imho)🎄✨ Selfridges 2025 has 37 products, 24 of them full-size, so even if you don’t use them all you’ve basically got ready-made Christmas gifts. The line-up feels premium without being boring – Charlotte Tilbury, Lisa Eldridge, Hourglass, Augustinus Bader, Jo Malone – a m strong balance of skincare, makeup, hair and fragrance. And no toothpaste in sight 👀 I do think including the £75 Beauty Concierge card in the “worth” is a bit cheeky, but even without it the value is huge compared to most calendars this year. For me, this is what a calendar should be 👌 Price: £250 Worth: £1,136+ Size: 37 products (24 full size + gift card) ✨ What’s inside Selfridges Beauty Advent Calendar 2025 ✨ Full size Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream Champo Leave In Perfecting Cream Color Wow Dreamcoat Drunk Elephant B-Goldi Brightening Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads (14 Pads) Fenty Hella Thicc Volumising Mascara Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush Luminous Flush Huda Beauty Faux Filler Jelly Oil Lip Oil – Juicy Pink Lady Jo Malone London English Pear And Freesia Lashify Wand/Bond/Lashes Lisa Eldridge Enhance And Define Lip Pencil – Fawn MAC Pro Locked Brow Gel – Clear Maria Nila Head And Heal Scalp Serum Moonglaze Phases Blushed Blush Stick Morphe Outer Spice Eyeshadow Palette Murad Cellular Hydration Barrier Repair Mask Refy Duo Brush Rodial Vit C Brightening Tonic Self Glow By James Read Sunbright Tinted Tan Drops Selfridges Beauty Concierge Gift Card (£75) Sol De Janeiro Brazilian Crush Cheirosa 68 Perfume Mist Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner – Black The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% uklash Complex Peptide Lash Serum Minis & deluxe Amika The Kure Conditioner Amika The Kure Shampoo Charlotte Mensah Manketti Oil Scalp Scrub Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray Creed Eladaria Perfume Ex Nihilo Fleur Narcotique Perfume Gisou Honey Infused Hair Oil Joonbyrd Palm Wild Handwash Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask – Berry Maria Nila Scalp Brush Ormond Jayne Levant Perfume Sculpted By Aimee Beauty Base Original Primer Tatcha The Silk Cream #Selfridges #BeautyAdventCalendar #AdventCalendar2025 #BestBeautyAdventCalendar #LuxuryAdventCalendar

♬ Dreamy Girl – Headphone Chill Girl

The Selfridges Beauty Advent Calendar 2025 contained 37 products worth £1,136, including 24 full-size items from top brands like Charlotte Tilbury, Augustinus Bader, Creed, and Drunk Elephant.

It was perfect for fans of high-end beauty who want to stock up ahead of Christmas.

You can see the full list of what was inside the Selfridges Beauty Advent Calendar 2026 here or by watching our unboxing video.

Selfridges Advent Calendar 2026


  • Price: TBC
  • Worth: TBC
  • Size: TBC
  • Release date: September 2026
  • Where to buy: Space NK
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The advent calendar Space NK has released this year is an absolute beast, and I love it. It’s slightly more expensive than previous years but it contains 35 products and 26 (TWENTY SIX) are full size. Bought separately, this would cost you £1,150. I’ve been wanting to try the Chitosan serum, and the K18 oil but they’re so pricey. Also I love how many of these products aren’t found in other calendars – feels like it’s proper value (if you can afford the initial investment that is).

♬ Sugar On My Tongue – Tyler, The Creator

The Space NK Advent Calendar 2025 was one of the strongest luxury offerings this year, both in value and variety.

It contained 35 products across skincare, haircare, fragrance, and makeup – with 26 of them full-size – so it’s easy to see why it’s always considered one of the best beauty advent calendars.

The line-up included heavy hitters such as La Mer, Tatcha, Rare Beauty, Summer Fridays and Dyson, alongside more niche or luxury brands like Phlur and Westman Atelier.

At £260 for over £1,150 worth of beauty, the calendar sat firmly in luxury calendar but still offered excellent value for money. If you’re looking for a calendar that feels indulgent but also practical, this one always delivers.

Read more in our 2025 Space NK advent calendar review, or our Space NK advent calendar 2025 guide.

SpaceNK Advent Calendar 2026


Beauty Advent Calendar 2026 guide


Advent Calendar 2026 Videos

Last year we did a daily unboxing of a number of advent calendars and this year we’re going to take things up a notch. Ahead of the festive season, we’ll be unboxing some of the biggest advent calendars of the season so we can reveal which are worth the money, and which are worth avoiding.

Follow us on TikTok for updates and be the first to know, or check out last year’s Advent 2025 playlist to get an idea of what to expect.

@victoria_woolly_web

Unboxing the Cult Beauty Advent Calendar 2025 (Classic Edition) 🎁 It’s £240 with £1,100+ worth of products with 34 treats, 20 of them full-size. It’s a bit skincare-heavy for me and shower gels etc are a bit boring but there’s a good mix of makeup and hair too. For me, it feels like one of the calendars that actually gives you your money’s worth instead of just filler. Would I pick it over Space NK or Sephora? Probably not, SpaceNK in particular is always great and this year looks even better but for the price, this one’s a serious contender for best beauty advent calendar 2025. 📦 What’s inside Cult Beauty Advent Calendar 2025 full reveal: • Augustinus Bader Eye Patches • Augustinus Bader Eyebrow & Lash Enhancing Serum • By Terry Hyaluronic Hydra-Powder • Byoma Hydrating Body Wash • Byoma Phyto-Mucin Glow Serum • Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Beauty Light Wand (Spotlight) • Color Wow Dream Cocktail Coconut Leave-In • Danessa Myricks Linework Eyeliner (Onyx) • Dr Dennis Gross Lip Treatment • Dr Levy Stem Cell Eye Booster • Elemis Pro-Collagen Toning Mist • Fenty Skin Plush Puddin’ Lip Mask • Gisou Honey Infused Lip Oil • Glow Recipe Watermelon Niacinamide Dewy Flush • Hourglass Instant Extensions Mascara • Huda Beauty Faux Filler Lip Gloss • K18 Leave-In Hair Mask • Kate Somerville ExfoliKate • L’Occitane Amande Shower Oil • Laneige Bouncy & Firm Serum • Make Up For Ever Artist Color Pencil • Medik8 C-Tetra Advanced • Natasha Denona Mini Pastel Palette • Paula’s Choice Barrier Repair Moisturiser • Patrick Ta Double-Take Cream & Powder Blush Philip Kingsley Overnight Scalp Barrier Serum • RMS Beauty Legendary Lip Oil • Saie Supersuede Radiant Blush • Sisley Paris Black Rose Cream Mask • Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 59 Perfume Mist • Summer Fridays Jet Lag Hydration Mist • True Botanicals Phyto-Retinol Sleep Serum • U Beauty Resurfacing Flash

♬ Library Vibes – Cozy-Cozy-Moodscape


2026 Advent Calendar FAQS

Below we answer all your advent calendar questions.

FAQs

What is a beauty and skin care advent calendar?

A beauty advent calendar is a take on the standard advent calendar but instead of religious pictures, or chocolate, you get beauty products behind each door. You can buy standalone makeup or skincare calendars or you can buy calendars from retailers that contain a mix of beauty products. For instance, Revolution sells a makeup advent calendar, Dr Barbara Sturm’s calendar only contains skincare, while Cult Beauty’s advent calendar sells a mixture of makeup, skincare, hair care, and accessories.

When do beauty and skin care advent calendars come out?

The first beauty advent calendars come out in August and September and the releases start ramping up from October. Body Shop and Lush advent calendars are usually the first, followed by Liberty and Charlotte Tilbury. If you’re interested in a particular advent calendar, it’s worth signing up for its waitlist.

Are beauty advent skin care calendars worth it?

Beauty advent calendars can be worth it if you like trying out a variety of beauty products and brands. They’re a fun and exciting way to count down to the holiday season while uncovering new favourite products. Many skin care advent calendars are also worth a lot more than they cost. In the case of the Cult Beauty and Liberty calendars, as two examples, the calendars represent savings of £800-£900. What’s more, you can get cheap advent calendars for less than £50 so, in our opinion, beauty advent calendars are worth it!

Why do we call it Advent?

We call it “Advent” because, in Latin, “adventus” means “coming” or “arrival” and it’s linked with the arrival of Jesus Christ on 25 December. The official Advent tradition, practised by Christians, starts on the fourth Sunday before Christmas and lasts around four weeks. During this time, candles are placed on an Advent wreath which represent hope, peace, joy, and love. Each candle is lit in order each week in the run-up to Christmas Day.

On what date does advent start 2026?

1st December for a 24- or 25-day calendar, or 13 December for a 12-day calendar.

When does advent start 2026?

Knowing when to start an advent calendar depends on the type of advent calendar you’ve bought. All 24-day and 25-day advent calendars start on 1 December and you open a door every day until either Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. If you have a 12-day advent calendar, you should look to start it on 13 December if you want to open the final day on Christmas Day.

Do beauty advent calenders go from 1 to 25 or 25 to 1?

Advent calendars go from 1 to 25, not 25 to 1. The number of the door corresponds with the date – so you’ll open door 1 on the 1 December, door 2 on the 2nd December, and so on until Christmas Day. You can, of course, open advent calendars in any order you want – you can even open every door on the day it arrives if you prefer! – but the correct order is from 1 to 25. This is because door 25 is typically reserved for the best item in the advent calendar, which is usually a full-sized product.

What number do you start with on a 12-day advent calendar?

If you have a 12-day calendar, you start it on 13 December if you want to open the final door on Christmas Day. Although you can technically start it whenever you want. Like with 25-door calendars, you start with door 1 and open door 2, door 3 and so on until you reach door.


How to know which beauty advent calendar is best

Knowing which skin care advent calendar to spend your money on can be difficult because of the huge amount of choice. Here’s what you need to consider:

  • Budget: How much you can feasibly spend on a beauty advent calendar will obviously play a huge role but you don’t have to spend a fortune. Every year, a great range of cheap beauty & skin care advent calendars go on sale that cost less than £50. Our favourites include Revolution’s makeup calendar and the smaller Boots No7 advent calendar.
  • Value for money: How much a calendar is worth goes hand-in-hand with your budget, but it can often be better to spend a little more to get better value for money. For example, the Liberty advent calendar costs ~£250 but it usually is worth ~£1,000 and many of the products are full-sized. This makes it an expensive calendar, but fantastic value for money.
  • Type: Are you running low on makeup? Do you want to try new skincare, or is there a brand you particularly love? This will help you determine which beauty advent calendar to buy. In our opinion, the best beauty advent calendars are those from retailers such as Cult Beauty, Lookfantastic and Liberty. This is because they offer a huge range of brands and product types. Our favourite single-brand calendars are then P.Louise, and MAC.
  • Sustainability: An increasing number of brands are offering more sustainable packaging with their advent calendars, while others are also donating money to charity and planting trees alongside their calendar releases. The best one for this is Cult Beauty, as well as The Body Shop.

What is a good teen advent calendar 2026 in the UK?

The majority of beauty & skin care advent calendars will suit teenagers – depending on your/their budget of course – but there are a number that are better suited to younger people and younger skin. Our pick of 2025 teen beauty advent calendars is here.


What are the best advent calendars for adults?

Technically, any advent calendar can be an adult advent calendar because – as adults – we can choose which type of calendar we want! We’re guessing the distinction comes from the fact many advent calendars contain chocolate or toys and they’re seen as quite a child-like purchase.

However, if we take the term “adult” in the context of adult content, then we’re talking about calendars from the likes of Ann Summers and Lovehoney. These all contain toys and bedroom accessories to make the run-up to Christmas a little hotter…

The best we’ve seen is the Lovehoney Womanizer Advent Calendar, but we’ve listed a host of other options for different budgets in our adult advent calendar guide.


Will there be a Beauty of Joseon Advent Calendar 2026?

If you’ve been searching for a Beauty of Joseon Advent Calendar, you’re not alone, the brand has seen a huge surge in interest thanks to its viral Dynasty Cream, sunscreen, and glow-boosting serums. Unfortunately, Beauty of Joseon hasn’t released its own advent calendar for 2025, and there’s been no sign of one coming later in the year either.

That said, the brand does appear in several K-beauty advent calendars, including those from YesStyle and other Korean beauty retailers. These often include mini or travel-size versions of Beauty of Joseon favourites alongside other top K-beauty names like COSRX, Innisfree, and Laneige.

If you’re looking to try the brand or expand your Korean skincare routine, those calendars are a great place to start – you’ll get variety, value, and a proper introduction to what makes Beauty of Joseon so beloved.

We’ll update this page if the brand announces its own calendar, but for now, the best way to get your Beauty of Joseon fix this Christmas is through a K-beauty advent calendar or one of the brand’s curated skincare sets.


Will there be a Drunk Elephant advent calendar 2026?

Drunk Elephant was recently found to be the most searched-for beauty brand in the UK so it’s no surprise that fans are crying out for a Drunk Elephant Advent Calendar 2025.

The brand doesn’t typically release advent calendars. Instead, it focuses on Christmas gift sets and bundles.

It also partners with a number of retailers to make its products available in existing calendars. For instance, the Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Cream featured in the 2024 SpaceNK calendar, while the Beste No 9. Jelly Cleanser was in the Cult Beauty calendar.

With this in mind, it’s unlikely we’ll see a dedicated Drunk Elephant advent calendar in 2024 but if that changes, we’ll update this page.

FURTHER READING: Which is the best Drunk Elephant moisturiser?


Will there be a The Ordinary advent calendar 2026?

Like with the Drunk Elephant advent calendar, Deciem (the company that owns The Ordinary) doesn’t tend to release a The Ordinary advent calendar. Instead, a lot of its products feature in other calendars.

If that changes, we’ll update this page!


Will there be a Sol de Janeiro Advent Calendar 2026?

Just like with the The Ordinary Advent calendar, there is unlikely to be a Sol de Janeiro Advent Calendar 2025 because you often find Sol de Janeiro products inside other calendars.

Last year, we got the Bum Bum Cream and the Coco Cabana Cream in last year’s calendar offerings. However, we have started rounding up what we’re expecting from Sol de Janeiro’s festive offerings here. On that link you’ll also find the list (so far) of 2025 advent calendars that contain at least one Sol de Janeiro product.


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