The Beauty Advent Calendars On Our Wishlist This Year

The most wonderful time of the year is finally on the horizon. While the traditional cardboard chocolate advent calendars are always well received, beauty calendars have slowly taken a top spot in ushering in the festive season, giving beauty lovers a lavish countdown to Christmas. We’ve only just said goodbye to spooky season and the mindset shift to all things festive was almost instant. Getting your hands on some of these will certainly test one's resolve, since waitlists may already be getting lengthy, but with each providing an inordinate amount of goodies, here is a mini rolodex of the calendars worth the splurge.

The calendars which made the cut offer the best value for money, the most generous (and, let's be honest, biggest) products and crucially have 24+ days!

Look Fantastic 

Price: £120

Value: £665

Number of products: 27

No advent calendar edit is complete without Lookfantastic. One of the OG’s in the game, this year's offering is their best yet, laden with 27 products across 25 drawers - 19 of which are full size! The LF team with help from beauty experts including Molly-Mae, Hollie Flynn, and Dom Seeley curated the lineup to near perfection. Our top picks are the Elemis Pro-Collagen Night Cream or Aveda Cherry Almond Softening Shampoo & Conditioner. 

Holland and Barrett 

Price: £60

Value: £266+

Number of products: 28

Beauty meets wellness in the high street giant’s calendar. There are 18 full-sized products across makeup, skincare, body care and supplements - and together with the more moderate pricing, this is a well placed option for those wanting a more holistic countdown to the big day. We’re most excited by the Q+A AHA Body Scrub and the Antipodes Glow Vitamin C Brightening Serum. 

Boots: No7 25 Days of Beauty

Price: £65

Value: £248+

Number of products: 24

This one is for people looking for affordable indulgence. A familiar high-street favourite, No7 makes a strong case for everyday luxury with its 25 Days of Beauty calendar, which boasts 24 treats spanning skincare and makeup, including eight full-sized products. You will find bestsellers from the Future Renew skincare range alongside newer additions from Prime Forever and Pro Artist, plus a No7 voucher for an extra lasting treat. If this wasn't enough, Boots has also launched the No7 Ultimate Beauty Advent Calendar (£180) for an extra dose of indulgence, Boots 12 Days of Scent Calendar (£90) for fragrance fiends, or Boots 24 Days of Luxe Beauty Advent Calendar (£150) where you’ll find pieces from some of the world's most-loved brands.

Selfridges The Big Beauty Haul

Price: £250

Value: £1278

Number of products: 40

While the price remains the same for its third year running, its value just keeps growing. Selfridges may have outdone themselves with its 2026 Big Beauty haul, with big certainly the operative word. An impressive spade of goods fill the bright yellow drawers bringing Selfridges-exclusive products and more of the world’s biggest names in beauty together, 33 being full-sized. Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream, Jo Malone London Peony & Blush Suede Cologne, and Isima Superbomba Triple Repair Peptide Hair Mask have caught our eye the most. This one is currently out of stock, but keep an eye out in the coming weeks for a restock (fingers crossed). 

Sephora Favourites Advent Calendar 

Price: £235

Value: £1006

Number of products: 40

The Sephora Favourites calendar lives up to its name in a big way. Of the 40 products inside, there are 10 that you can’t find at any other retailer, including treats from Haus Labs, Tower 28, and Merit Beauty. Promising to be the gift that keeps on giving this year, its 27 full-size arsenal would make it hard not to hold true. The Danessa Myricks Yummy Skin Glow Serum and K18 Leave-in Molecular Repair Hair Mask are guaranteed to cause some serious FOMO if you don’t manage to pick this one up. 

Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar 2026

Price: £285

Value: £1300+

Number of products: 29

Perhaps the most illustrious in this category, the Liberty beauty calendar has always been of a luxury pedigree. All your favourite Beauty Hall brands, including Jones Road and Matiere Premiere can be found in this year’s calendar, along with an exclusive Liberty drawstring bag as a keepsake. There’s a reason why this has sold out 11 years in a row, and full size products from Sunday Riley and Sisley Paris may have something to do with it. 

Skin Cupid Holiday Vanity Box

Price: £149

Value: £500+

Number of products: 30

While not technically an advent calendar, the Vanity Box is perfect for gifting in the same way, and still great value on makeup, hair and skincare goodies. K-beauty’s fan favourites Medicube, Celimax, and ANUA amongst others have been handpicked to deliver maximum satisfaction, topped off with an adorable Sonny Angel collectible. The box itself doubles as a Christmas gift, with a built-in mirror and two storage compartments.

Space NK 2026 Calendar 

Price: £275

Value: £1200+

Number of products: 35

If your beauty stash is in need of a serious upgrade, Space NK’s calendar is a worthy contender. Across 35 products, 26 are full-sized, with an impressive roster spanning Augustinus Bader, La Mer, Charlotte Tilbury and Medik8. There's a welcome mix of newer discoveries and tried-and-tested favourites, with this year’s line up notably featuring no duplicate products!

Anthropologie 24 Days of Beauty 2026

Price: £98

Value: £400

Number of products: 25

Anthropologie knows how to pull together niche beauty favourites and premium treats. This year's 24 Days of Beauty calendar is almost too pretty to open, featuring vibrant festive artwork by British-Filipino illustrator Nephthys Foster. The contents is just as impressive, with 25 products (17 full-sized) spanning skincare, fragrance, haircare, and bodycare. Our favourites include PHLUR’s Father Figure Eau de Parfum and L'Occitane Hand Cream.

Zooki Super Strength Collagen Advent Calendar

Price: £59.99

Value: £98

Number of products: 28 (23 plus variety 5-pack)

We know makeup, we know hair and skin, but have we ever seen beauty advent in this way?! This is for those seeking beauty treats for the inside out. The UK’s top collagen supplement brand has created the new wellness must-have: 23 single sachets of 11,000mg liquid marine collagen in 17 different flavours, some of which limited edition, plus the classic Super Strength hero flavours.

NEOM 24 Days of Wellbeing Advent Calendar

Price: £199

Value: £399

Number of products: 25

NEOM also takes a more wellness-focused approach to the advent calendar, with products designed to encourage better sleep, less stress, more energy, or a mood boost. Priced at £199, it contains 25 products including 10 full-sized favourites across home fragrance, bath and body. Each is powered by NEOM's signature 100% natural fragrances. The calendar has now sold out online due to popular demand, but you can check availability at your nearest NEOM Wellbeing Hub.