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Ho, ho, h-oh my goodness, it’s that time of the year again! Yes, with 111 days to go (give or take), top beauty brands like LookFantastic, Sephora, Boots, Anthropologie and Fortnum & Mason have been dropping the waitlist links to the most anticipated item of the year – beauty advent calendars.

The days of wanting one filled with chocolate are over (well, maybe we want both if we’re honest), as we now crave a plethora of beauty products instead – and to count down to the big day that way.

In previous years, big named brands with bouji and expensive items like Augustinus Bader, 111SKIN, Elemis, La Mer and Charlotte Tilbury (to name a few) have been included – giving those of us on a lemonade budget the chance to ‘try before we buy’.

As for this year? Well brands seem to have outdone themselves, with prices starting from £100 for one, yet full of products well worth over £500.

Image of John Lewis & Partners Beauty Advent Calendar
Forget the chocolate variety, we want one full of everything we’ll need for the party season! (Picture: Metro/John Lewis)

So far, LookFantastic, Cult Beauty, Sephora, SpaceNK, Fortnum & Mason, Harrods and Liberty are just a few that have opened the waitlist – with some already live, and ready to ship.

We’ve enlisted the help of our shopping expert to give her say on this year’s beauty advent calendar offerings – and the ones that are worth your money, buying for your loved ones and beyond.

Having spent years judging and opening them ahead of December (like August), Sarah’s been lucky enough to have enjoyed some incredible products like in the world of skincare, haircare, makeup, fragrance and even candles that she wouldn’t have before.

‘I’m also obsessed with minis! I genuinely have items stashed from a beauty advent calendars from years ago. I also love giving little bits to friends and family as stocking fillers – it’s always so nice to see their faces light up, receiving luxury mins that are just perfect for travel, and when they head home for Christmas too.’

‘And some contain full sized items too, which make great Christmas Eve Box items – that my mum loves to gift for our family.’

We’ll keep this article updated when new ones launch, and information on how you too can get your hands on it – so bookmark this page, send it to your partner, mum, dad, sister, NASA etc.

The Best Beauty Advent Calendars 2024

LOOKFANTASTIC Iconic Beauty Advent Calendar

LOOKFANTASTIC Iconic Beauty Advent Calendar
(Picture: Metro/LookFantastic)

Unwrap 25 days of beauty with the 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, plus 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

How many boxes do you get to open? 25

How many products do you receive? 27

What’s the best item inside that you most want to try? ‘Ohhhh that is a tough one as there are so many gorge bits in here, but it has to be the Color Wow Raise the Root Thicken and Lift Spray 50ml (travel-sized) – worth £12.

When’s it available? Right now – get yours here.

Anthropologie Beauty Advent Calendar

Anthropologie Beauty Advent Calendar
This would make the perfect advent calendar for a friend or family member (Picture: Metro/Anthropologie)

The holidays are extra special with this exclusive Anthropologie Beauty Advent Calendar, adorned with Nephthys Foster’s artwork. This year’s edition, filled with over £300 worth of luxurious goodies from brands like L’Occitane, Sunday Riley, and Malin + Goetz, is perfect for gifting – or treating yourself! 

Price: £88

Value: Over £300

How many boxes do you get to open? 24

How many products do you receive? 24

What’s the best item inside that you most want to try? ‘Well with party season on the way, it has to be the Mermade Mini Hair Styling Wax Stick – ideal for taming those flyaways.’

When’s it available? Right now – get yours here

Liz Earle 12 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar 12 Piece Gift Set

Liz Earle 12 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar 12 Piece Gift Set from Boots
‘I know this is the one my sister will want the most’ (Picture: Metro/Boots/Liz Earle)

Indulge in a luxurious festive escape with the Liz Earle 12-Piece Beauty Advent Calendar. This coveted collection features 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 our most-loved formulas.

Price: £79

Value: £178

How many boxes do you get to open? 12

How many products do you receive? 13

What’s the best item inside that you most want to try? ‘Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish™ Hot Cloth Cleanser – it’s a full sized product!

When’s it available? Soon – sign up to the waitlist here

ASOS Face + Body 25 Day Advent Calendar

ASOS Face + Body 25 Day Advent Calendar 2024
We always knew ASOS would come up with the goods – and boy have they! (Picture: ASOS/Metro)

The ASOS Face + Body 25 Day Advent Calendar (RRP £95, worth £400) is perfect for gifting or self-indulgence. 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

How many boxes do you get to open? 25

How many products do you receive? 26

What’s the best item inside that you most want to try? ‘Oh the NEOM Bedtime Hero Travel Candle without a doubt!’

When’s it available? Right now – get yours here

John Lewis & Partners Beauty Advent Calendar

John Lewis & Partners Beauty Advent Calendar
My my, would you look at all of these gorgeous treasures! (Picture: Metro/John Lewis)

Discover the enchantment of Christmas with the luxurious John Lewis Beauty Advent 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 of beauty treasures.

Price: £195

Value: £TBC

How many boxes do you get to open? 25

How many products do you receive? 32

What’s the best item inside that you most want to try? xx

When’s it available? From October 3 – get on the waitlist here

Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar

Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar 2024
Now this calendar is for the skincare obsessed! (Picture: Liberty/Metro)

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

How many boxes do you get to open? 25

How many products do you receive? 28

What’s the best item inside that you most want to try? ‘I loved this calendar so much last year – and it contained so many interesting skincare products that I’ve never had the chance of using, so it’s going to be the La Mer The Lip Volumiser.’

When’s it available? Right now – get yours here

Sephora Favourites Advent Calendar

Sephora Favourites Advent Calendar
Is this better than last years? Our beauty expert thinks so. (Picture: Metro/Sephora)

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

How many boxes do you get to open? 25

How many products do you receive? 40

What’s the best item inside that you most want to try? ‘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.’

When’s it available? Right now – get yours here

Fortnum’s Beauty Advent Calendar

Fortnum's Beauty Advent Calendar 2024
Is this the most beautiful advent calendar to date? It’s almost too good to open. (Picture: Fortnum & Mason/Metro)

Valued at over £1080, this luxurious Beauty Advent 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

How many boxes do you get to open? 25

How many products do you receive? 27

What’s the best item inside that you most want to try? ‘Well 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.’

When’s it available? From October 21 – get on the waitlist here

The Ultimate Skincare Advent Calendar by ELEMIS

Ultimate Skincare Advent Calendar by ELEMIS
Now this is one for the parent and grandparents! (Picture: Metro/Elemis)

Indulge a beauty lover (or yourself) this Christmas with the 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

How many boxes do you get to open? 25

How many products do you receive? 25

What’s the best item inside that you most want to try? ‘Oooh I love all the ELEMIS products so much, but it would have to be

When’s it available? Right now – get yours here

NUXE Advent Calendar

NUXE Beauty Advent Calendar
Love French skincare? Then you’ll love this! (Picture: Nuxe/LookFantastic/Metro)

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

How many boxes do you get to open? 24

How many products do you receive? 24

What’s the best item inside that you most want to try? ‘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.’

When’s it available? Right now – get yours here

SISLEY Beauty Advent Calendar

SISLEY Beauty Advent Calendar 2024
Oooh la la! (Picture: Metro/Harrods/Sisley)

Add a touch of Parisian elegance to your beauty routine with Sisley’s 2024 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

How many boxes do you get to open? 25

How many products do you receive? 25

What’s the best item inside that you most want to try? ‘It has to be the Black Rose Cream Mask – it’s cult beauty item for a reason.’

When’s it available? Right now – get yours here

Space NK Beauty Advent Calendar

Space NK Beauty Advent Calendar
Well isn’t she just gorgeous to look at! (Picture: Space NK/Metro)

This year’s advent 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

How many boxes do you get to open? 25

How many products do you receive? 35

What’s the best item inside that you most want to try? ‘Summer Fridays lip Butter Balm in Brown Sugar – the vanilla one is DIVINE!’

When’s it available? Right now – get yours here

Cult Beauty Advent Calendar – Curated with Love

Cult Beauty Advent Calendar 2024
‘This is one of the advent calendars I look forward to most’ (Picture: Cult Beauty/Metro)

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

How many boxes do you get to open? 25

How many products do you receive? 40

What’s the best item inside that you most want to try? ‘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.’

When’s it available? Right now – get yours here

The Harrods Beauty Advent Calendar

The Harrods Beauty Advent Calendar 2024
This has to be the boujiest one yet (Picture: Harrods/Metro)

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

How many boxes do you get to open? 25

How many products do you receive? 25

What’s the best item inside that you most want to try? ‘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.’

When’s it available? Right now – get yours here

ESPA Wellbeing Advent Calendar

ESPA Wellbeing Advent Calendar - Christmas 2024
Your skincare game it about to level up! (Picture: Metro/LookFantastic/ESPA)

Price: £175

Value: £488

How many boxes do you get to open? 25

How many products do you receive? 25

What’s the best item inside that you most want to try? ‘That’s easy, the Muscle Rescue Balm – your calves will love you after leg day.’

When’s it available? Right now – get yours here

Like we said before, we’ll update this page with new releases, brands and the advent calendars you need to know about – so keep it safe.

Now we’re off to Sarah’s house, and to raid her minis…

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