It’s that magical time of year again – the time when anticipation for Christmas is in the air and beauty advent calendars start to take center stage. With just 111 days to go, top beauty brands like LookFantastic, Sephora, Boots, Anthropologie, and Fortnum & Mason are already unveiling their highly anticipated waitlists for this year’s most coveted beauty treasures.
Gone are the days of dreaming about chocolate-filled advent calendars (although, who wouldn’t love both?). Now, we crave a daily dose of luxurious beauty products, each one a delightful surprise as we count down to the big day.
In previous years, we’ve seen iconic brands like Augustinus Bader, 111SKIN, Elemis, La Mer, and Charlotte Tilbury grace these festive collections, offering a chance to sample their high-end products before committing to a full-size purchase. This year, the excitement is reaching new heights, with brands outdoing themselves in terms of both product selection and value. Get ready to be amazed by calendars brimming with goodies worth over £500, starting at just £100!
We’ve already seen waitlists open for LookFantastic, Cult Beauty, Sephora, SpaceNK, Fortnum & Mason, Harrods, and Liberty, with some even ready to ship. To help you navigate this exciting world of beauty advent calendars, we’ve enlisted our shopping expert, Sarah, who’s been judging and opening these festive boxes for years.
With a passion for discovering new products, Sarah has experienced a wealth of beauty delights, from skincare and haircare to makeup, fragrances, and even candles. She spills the secret: “I’m absolutely obsessed with miniatures! I have so many amazing little gems stashed away from past advent calendars. They’re perfect for travel or gifting, and always a hit with friends and family.” She adds, “Some calendars also include full-size items, which are ideal for Christmas Eve Boxes – my mum loves to gift them to our family.”
Stay tuned, as we’ll be updating this article with new launches and information on how to get your hands on these coveted calendars. Make sure to bookmark this page and share it with your loved ones!
The Best Beauty Advent Calendars 2024
LOOKFANTASTIC Iconic Beauty Advent Calendar
* Unwrap 25 days of beauty with this 27-piece collection, featuring 13 full-size treats and mini surprises. Discover iconic products from brands like Sol de Janeiro, Estée Lauder, and ICONIC London, along with skincare from ELEMIS, bodycare from Aveeno, and essentials from Color Wow and M.A.C Cosmetics. Includes exclusive collaborations and a £30 FOREO voucher.
* Price: £100
* Value: £565
* Sarah’s pick: “It’s hard to choose, but the Color Wow Raise the Root Thicken and Lift Spray is a definite winner!”
* Available now – get yours [here](link to product)
Anthropologie Beauty Advent Calendar
* Celebrate the holidays in style with this exclusive calendar adorned with Nephthys Foster’s artwork. Filled with over £300 worth of luxurious goodies from brands like L’Occitane, Sunday Riley, and Malin + Goetz, it’s perfect for gifting – or treating yourself!
* Price: £88
* Value: Over £300
* Sarah’s pick: “With party season approaching, I’m drawn to the Mermade Mini Hair Styling Wax Stick – perfect for taming flyaways.”
* Available now – get yours [here](link to product)
Liz Earle 12 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar
* Indulge in a luxurious festive escape with this 12-piece collection. Featuring 12 botanical beauty surprises, including a full-size Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser and Smooth & Glow Tonic. Unwrap both full-size and miniature skincare treasures, and discover some of their most-loved formulas.
* Price: £79
* Value: £178
* Sarah’s pick: “The Liz Earle Cleanse & PolishTM Hot Cloth Cleanser – it’s a full-sized product!”
* Available soon – sign up to the waitlist [here](link to product)
ASOS Face + Body 25 Day Advent Calendar
* This calendar is perfect for gifting or indulging yourself! It includes 26 treats from top beauty brands like Charlotte Tilbury, Elemis, MAC, and NEOM, featuring 12 full-size products. Highlights include high-shine lip glosses, dreamy pillow sprays, and TikTok-famous blushes. This year, it also features a travel-sized Bum Bum cream and oil duo from Sol de Janeiro.
* Price: £95
* Value: £403
* Sarah’s pick: “Without a doubt, the NEOM Bedtime Hero Travel Candle!”
* Available now – get yours [here](link to product)
John Lewis & Partners Beauty Advent Calendar
* Discover the enchantment of Christmas with this luxurious calendar. It includes 32 full and deluxe-size beauty products from top brands like Charlotte Tilbury, Sol De Janeiro, Parfums de Marly, and more. Enjoy a comprehensive skincare routine, versatile makeup options, moments of relaxation, essential hair care, and three iconic fragrances – all in one stunning collection.
* Price: £195
* Value: £TBC
* Available from October 3 – get on the waitlist [here](link to product)
Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar
* The original Beauty Advent Calendar is back! Valued at £1,205, it features 28 must-have products, including 18 full-size items, from top brands like La Mer, Lisa Eldridge, Augustinus Bader, Granado, and Ex Nihilo. Due to high demand, it’s expected to sell out quickly, so order soon to avoid disappointment. This expertly curated collection is perfect for any beauty enthusiast, ensuring a magical Christmas.
* Price: £260
* Value: £1,205
* Sarah’s pick: “I loved this calendar last year, and it contained so many interesting skincare products that I’ve never had the chance of using. This year, it has to be the La Mer The Lip Volumiser.”
* Available now – get yours [here](link to product)
Sephora Favourites Advent Calendar
* The 2024 Sephora Beauty Advent Calendar offers 25 days of exclusive and full-size treats, featuring 40 products, including 24 full-sized items. It includes beloved brands like Sephora Collection, Glow Recipe, Glossier, Rare Beauty, and Makeup By Mario, with 20 advent-exclusive products. Presented in a pink and silver box, this calendar is perfect for the festive season and beyond.
* Price: £199
* Value: £1,000
* Sarah’s pick: “Technically it’s two items, but the DRUNK ELEPHANT Protini Polypeptide Cream 15ml + D Bronzi Anti-Pollution Sunshine Drops come in one box – so it has to be them.”
* Available now – get yours [here](link to product)
Fortnum’s Beauty Advent Calendar
* Valued at over £1080, this luxurious calendar features 27 premium skincare, haircare, fragrance, bath, body, and wellness treats, including 23 full-sized products. Indulge in pampering goodies from top brands like Sol de Janeiro, Aromatherapy Associates, Cult51, Bamford, Shleep, Baobab, and Charlotte Posner.
* Price: £265
* Value: £1,080
* Sarah’s pick: “There are some incredible brands in here, but it would have to be the Bamford Pillow Mist – and pray that it knocks me out at night.”
* Available from October 21 – get on the waitlist [here](link to product)
The Ultimate Skincare Advent Calendar by ELEMIS
* Indulge a beauty lover (or yourself) this Christmas with this ultimate skincare treat. This collection from ELEMIS features plumping Pro-Collagen icons, illuminating Dynamic Resurfacing favorites, deeply nourishing Superfood formulas, and skin-softening Frangipani Monoi body care. Presented in a fully recyclable keepsake box, this hand-picked selection is sure to intrigue, surprise, and delight.
* Price: £199
* Value: £537
* Sarah’s pick: “Oooh I love all the ELEMIS products so much, but it would have to be [insert specific product here] – [brief reason]”
* Available now – get yours [here](link to product)
NUXE Advent Calendar
* Indulge in the NUXE Advent Calendar, featuring 24 travel-sized French formulas. From bath and body treats to skincare essentials, enjoy a luxurious, fragrant countdown to Christmas with a new discovery behind each door.
* Price: £85
* Value: £123
* Sarah’s pick: “Where do I even start – I’m obsessed with this brand! But, it’s got to be the iconic Huile Prodigieuse Or – perfect for party season.”
* Available now – get yours [here](link to product)
SISLEY Beauty Advent Calendar
* Add a touch of Parisian elegance to your beauty routine with Sisley’s advent calendar, designed by British artist Fee Greening. The romantic box, featuring her intricate pen and ink drawings of a moonlit Paris, opens to reveal 25 drawers filled with skincare, haircare, body care, and make-up treasures. Pamper yourself and end the year in style with this luxurious collection.
* Price: £640
* Value: Over £900
* Sarah’s pick: “It has to be the Black Rose Cream Mask – it’s a cult beauty item for a reason.”
* Available now – get yours [here](link to product)
Space NK Beauty Advent Calendar
* This year’s calendar is packed with 35 beauty treats, including 23 full-size products from top brands like Rare Beauty, Summer Fridays, and Medik8. Plus, five lucky buyers could find a Golden Ticket for a chance to win a Dyson Airwrap and Chitosan Post Style Serum, worth £530. The competition is open to UK residents aged 18 or over, and winners must claim their prize by 31st March 2025.
* Price: £250
* Value: £1,200
* Sarah’s pick: “Summer Fridays lip Butter Balm in Brown Sugar – the vanilla one is DIVINE!”
* Available now – get yours [here](link to product)
Cult Beauty Advent Calendar – Curated with Love
* The Cult Beauty advent calendar is back and better than ever! Worth over £1,100/€1,100, it features 40+ beauty icons, including 19 full-size favourites and six Cult Beauty exclusives. Discover a mix of makeup, skincare, and hair care. Make space on your beauty shelf for this ultimate collection!
* Price: £235
* Value: £1,100
* Sarah’s pick: “From this unreal box? That’s SO hard – you get 40 items and one box contains SIX ALONE! But… I guess I’d have to say the Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Intensive Treatment.”
* Available now – get yours [here](link to product)
The Harrods Beauty Advent Calendar
* The Harrods Beauty Advent Calendar for 2024 is more luxurious than ever, featuring top-tier skincare, make-up, body care, and fragrance products from brands like Augustinus Bader, Charlotte Tilbury, Dr. Barbara Sturm, TOM FORD, and La Mer. With plenty of full-size items, it’s perfect for keeping your beauty routine stocked until next Christmas. Whether you open it daily or all at once, it’s an indulgence you won’t want to wait for.
* Price: £250
* Value: £1,599
* Sarah’s pick: “I’m pretty sure this advent calendar contains everything I’ve ever wanted to try – but the one product I want to most has to be Byredo Mumbai Noise.”
* Available now – get yours [here](link to product)
ESPA Wellbeing Advent Calendar
* Price: £175
* Value: £488
* Sarah’s pick: “That’s easy, the Muscle Rescue Balm – your calves will love you after leg day.”
* Available now – get yours [here](link to product)
We’ll be sure to keep this page updated with new releases, brands, and all the advent calendars you need to know about – so keep it safe! Now, we’re off to raid Sarah’s mini collection…
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