Although buying a chocolate advent calendar in the run-up to Christmas might be both tasty and traditional - why opt for chocolate we can choose from the best beauty advent calendars. It's definitely time to make the switch as the biggest and brightest brands in beauty pull out all the stops to bring customers their most exciting release of the year, giving Santa himself a run for his money.
You might not be thinking about Christmas just yet, but the biggest brands in beauty are already prepped with this year's exciting seasonal launches including the coveted beauty advent calendars. We can be sure that this year's array of beauty advent calendars will bring together iconic favourites, special limited edition products and a few extra surprises - beauty advent calendars have become must-haves in the beauty world. But with so many brands jumping on the (very exciting) bandwagon each year, how on earth do you choose?
Best beauty advent calendars at a glance:
Best beauty advent calendar overall: LookFantastic Beauty Advent Calendar 2024, £100 worth £565.
Best premium beauty advent calendar: Boots Premium Beauty Full Size 12 Day Advent Calendar, £99.
Best make-up beauty advent calendar: Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Beauty Treasure Chest Of Love, £170.
Best skincare beauty advent calendar: Elemis The Ultimate Skincare Advent Calendar 2024, £199 worth £537.50.
How we chose the best beauty advent calendars
We are lucky enough to be able to investigate and review the majority of beauty advent calendar launches to decipher between the variety in price points, variation of products and best value for money. You want to be sure that you're getting the best deal when it comes to a beauty advent calendar and we're here to make that decision a little easier. A beauty advent calendar is also a great way to discover a range of new products you might not have had the chance to try before. Did we mention they make great gifts?
Want one for the fam, too? We've got the best men's advent calendars and best children's advent calendars, as well. Take a look at our top picks below to be the first to shop the very best beauty advent calendars as soon as they launch...
SHOP: The best beauty advent calendars
Best beauty advent calendar overall
www.lookfantastic.com
If there's a brand we can be sure to bring us the very best in beauty, it's LookFantastic. Known for its iconic and sought-after beauty boxes alongside providing us with the biggest range of beauty brands on site, LF is the place to shop for all things beauty and this year's advent calendar promises to be bigger than ever before.
Drop date: Available to shop now.
Price: £100, worth £565
Number of products: 27 including 14 full-size and plenty of deluxe-size beauty treats.
What's inside: Although the contents of the advent calendar is mostly a surprise at the moment, the brand revealed we can expect products from Sol de Janeiro, Estee Lauder and Elemis. With those big names in beauty, we already know this year's advent calendar is going to be a real treat.
Pros
- Amazing value for money
- Full of sought-after beauty products
Cons
- Guaranteed to sell out quickly
Best make-up beauty advent calendar
www.charlottetilbury.com
If there's a brand that knows a thing or two about luxury, magical beauty products - it's Charlotte Tilbury. Every year we can be sure that Charlotte's Christmas collection will be just as magical as the last. This year's 'Beauty Treasure Chest Of Love' promises to be full of dreamy CT products and we can't wait to see what's inside when it launches.
Drop date: Available to shop now.
Price: £170
What's inside: Typically you will find 12 drawers of CT surprises in the beauty advent calendar.
Pros
- Usually full of cult CT products
- Calendar can be used as beauty storage
Cons
- Only 12 drawers of products
Best skincare beauty advent calendar
uk.elemis.com
If you or a loved one is skincare obsessed, this year's Elemis beauty advent calendar is made for you. We can expect 25 days of Elemis' beauty surprises and we can be sure to find some of the cult classics to really treat our skin.
Drop date: Available to shop now.
Price: £199, worth £537.50.
What's inside: 25 doors full of Elemis surprises - we can expect to see some classic and viral products this year.
Pros
- Ideal for skincare lovers
- Makes a great present
Cons
- Doesn't include any make-up
Best affordable beauty advent calendar
www.revolutionbeauty.com
Ideal for those make-up lovers - Revolution have released its 2024 beauty advent calendar and its one to have on your radar if you need a complete make-up bag overhaul. Complete with 24 beauty products from lip masks, brow gel to shadow palettes, you're set for the festive period with this year's calendar.
Drop date: Available to shop now.
Price: £48, worth £97.
What's inside: 24 beauty products, a mixture of eye and lip products and glittery surprises.
Pros
- Great price point
- Ideal for make-up lovers
Cons
- Products are quite small
Best beauty advent calendar for beauty lovers
www.asos.com
ASOS have launched it's iconic beauty advent calendar and this year we can expect to find 26 beauty products included, 12 of which are full sized.
Drop date: Available to shop now.
Price: £95, worth £403.
What's inside: 26 beauty products from brands like Charlotte Tilbury, Sol de Janeiro, Mac and Elemis.
Pros
- Contains 26 beauty products
- 12 full-sized products
Cons
- Bound to sell-out fast
www.glossybox.co.uk
If there's a brand that knows a thing or two about beauty subscriptions, it's Glossybox. We are always guaranteed to be treated with a fab advent calendar and this year is bigger and better than ever. Jam-packed with 29 must-have beauty products, 18 of which are full-sized. You will find brands like Kate Somerville, Medik8 and Bondi Sands.
Drop date: Available to shop now.
Price: £85, worth £585.
What's inside: You will find a range of make-up, skincare and bodycare products from brands like Aveeno, Iconic London, Kate Somerville and Made By Mitchell.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Plenty of full-sized products
Cons
- Subscribers can save more money
Best value for money beauty advent calendar
www.cultbeauty.co.uk
Another one of our go-to beauty retailers, Cult Beauty's advent calendar is full of the best of the best in the beauty hall of fame. We can find 40 products in this year's advent calendar, 19 of which are full-sized. Expect to see products like Sol de Janeiro's Bum Bum Cream, Gisou's Hair Oil and Augustinus Bader's The Rich Cream.
Drop date: Available to shop now.
Price: £235, worth £1100.
What's inside: The brand has already revealed that we can expect full-sized products from Charlotte Tilbury, Summer Fridays, Saie and KraveBeauty.
Pros
- Full of viral beauty faves
- Contains 19 full-sized products
Cons
- Guaranteed to sell out fast
Best luxury beauty advent calendar
www.libertylondon.com
Liberty's Beauty Advent Calendar is one of the most sought-after advents we look forward to every year. One of industry the favourites, we look forward to the beautiful design of Liberty's advent every year and this year is no exception.
Drop date: Available to shop now.
Price: £260, worth £1205.
What's inside: This year's calendar is packed with 28 products, 18 of which are full-sized.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Plenty of premium brands
Cons
- Typically sells out quickly
Best beauty advent calendar for gifting
www.fortnumandmason.com
If there's a brand that knows a thing or two about providing a luxury shopping experience, it's Fortnum and Mason. This year's advent calendar is perfect for gifting as it's full of luxury wellness, bath and body beauty treats.
Drop date: Available to shop now.
Price: £265, worth £1080.
What's inside: The brand has revealed exactly what's in this year's advent calendar and it includes 27 products, 23 of which are full sized products and 4 deluxe or sample sizes. You will find products from brands like Sol de Janeiro, Cult51, Bamford and Aromatherapy Associates.
Pros
- Luxurious packaging
- Contains mostly full-sized products
Cons
- More suitable to someone into their wellness and body products rather than make-up
Best viral beauty advent calendar
www.spacenk.com
This year's Space NK's advent calendar looks bigger and better than ever as we spot plenty of viral beauty favourites. You can now sign up to the waitlist now to be the first to hear about it's launch and to be in with a chance of winning some prizes.
Drop date: Available to shop now.
Price: £250, worth £1200.
What's inside: Space NK have given us a sneak preview to the included products and we're super impressed with the line up. We can expect 34 products including Olaplex's Bonding Oil, Rare Beauty's Tinted Lip Oil and Medik8's Hydra B5.
Pros
- Full of 25 doors of viral beauty favourites
- Made from 100% paper
Cons
- Unsure to how many full-sized products are included
Best beauty advent calendar for luxury skincare
www.harrods.com
When it comes to luxury beauty shopping, Harrods is the place to go. This year's advent calendar is full of 25 luxury beauty products with everything from skincare, make-up, body and fragrance. You will expect to see products from brands like Augustinus Bader, Charlotte Tilbury and Elemis.
Drop date: Currently out of stock.
Price: £250, worth £1599.
What's inside: Complete with plenty of sough-after skincare and make-up products, you will find 111Skin Facial Treatment Mask, Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Lip Cheat and Augustinus Bader's Retinol Serum.
Pros
- Features high-end skincare brands
- Great for skincare lovers
Cons
- Only 15 products are full-sized
www.next.co.uk
One of the unsung heroes for beauty shopping - Next is jam-packed with the best of the best in beauty brands. This year's beauty advent calendar is full to the brim of 25 exciting products from viral brands like Iconic London, benefit, Elemis, Pixi and Made by Mitchell.
Drop date: Available to shop now.
Price: £90, worth £383.
What's inside: You will find 25 beauty products, one for each day in the run up to Christmas. Next's advent calendar has a mixture of full-sized, deluxe and sample sized products to help you find a new beauty obsession.
Pros
- A 25-day advent calendar
- Great price point
- Smaller size is easier to display at home
Cons
- Slightly more focused on skincare than make-up
Best beauty advent calendar for skincare beginners
www.boots.com
For those who absolutely love Liz Earle skincare, your prayers have been answered. Liz Earle's 12 Days Beauty Advent Calendar is perfect for Liz Earle devotee's or those looking to get started with a skincare routine. This more affordable advent calendar has every product you need to get started on the brand including a full-sized edition of the iconic Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser and a range of dreamy bodycare to help you feel super relaxed.
Drop date: Available to shop now.
Price: £79, worth £178.
What's inside: 12 of Liz Earle's best-selling products complete with five full-sized skincare heroes including Cleanse & Polish and the Superskin Eye Cream.
Pros
- Great for skincare newbies
- Contains a full-sized Cleanse & Polish
Cons
- Only a 12-day calendar
Best diverse beauty advent calendar
www.johnlewis.com
We know and love John Lewis for the beauty brands available to shop and it has to be said, this year's advent calendar looks better than ever. We can spot viral products from brands like Sol de Janeiro, Neom, Charlotte Tilbury, MAC and Rodial.
Drop date: Available to shop now.
Price: £195, worth over £900.
What's inside: We can already reveal that this calendar features iconic beauty products like Magic Cream from Charlotte Tilbury and the Brazilian Bum Bum Cream from Sol de Janeiro.
Pros
- Full of viral favourites
- Complete with 32 products
Cons
- Currently a waitlist
Best beauty advent calendar for benefit lovers
www.benefitcosmetics.com
Perfect for those benefit Cosmetics lovers - this year's beauty advent calendar is full of 24 beauty surprises with the perfect mixture of the brand's iconic skincare and make-up products. Expect to see four full-sized products and 20 mini and deluxe sizes of benefit goodies you know and love.
Drop date: Available to shop now.
Price: £156, worth £295.
What's inside: You can expect to see some benefit icons like The POREfessional primer and the BADgal BANG! mascara.
Pros
- Plenty of benefit icons
- Makes for perfect gifts
Cons
- Only four full-sized products
Best pamper beauty advent calendar
www.boots.com
We can rely on Soap & Glory for the best luxurious bath and body gift sets at Christmas. This year's Soap & Glory advent calendar is great for all spa lovers and you can find every pamper product you need. Filled with 24 pamper products made to treat you all the way up until Christmas Day.
Drop date: Available to shop now.
Price: £48.
What's inside: A range of travel-size Soap & Glory classics like Hand Food and Clean On Me plus plenty of dreamy eye and face masks for the ultimate pamper evening.
Pros
- Great for gifting
- Ideal products for travelling
Cons
- Mainly travel-sized products
Best beauty advent calendar for newbies
CAIA Cosmetics
Last year CAIA’s beauty advent calendar sold out within days, so this time, it’s more hotly anticipated than ever. We can expect to see all our favourites and even some limited-edition products in there too and all full-sized! In a unique twist, this calendar launch will also feature a 3-part sitcom series which will feature sneak peaks of the beauty advent calendar!
Drop date: Currently sold out.
Price: £235, worth £687
What's inside: 27 full-sized bestsellers and new exclusive products.
Pros
- Range of beauty, skincare and haircare products
- Great value for money
Cons
- Guaranteed to sell out fast
Best self care beaity advent calendar
Ted Baker
If you're someone who likes to pair your beauty routine with a nice hot bath, Ted Baker has got you sorted. From nourishing hand and nail balms to relaxing bath foams and hydrating face masks, this limited-edition beauty advent calendar has been carefully crafted to pamper and rejuvenate.
Drop date: Available to shop now.
Price: £46.
What's inside: A range of deluxe, full-sized, and limited edition beauty and bathing treats to upgrade your evening self-care routine.
Pros
- Affordable option
- Limited-edition beauty & bathing products
Cons
- Smaller travel-sized products included
Georgia Scott is a beauty and fashion product writer writing across brands such as heat, Closer, Grazia and Yours specialising in all things lifestyle and trending. Before starting at Bauer, Georgia completed her degree in Journalism at University and worked as a retail beauty advisor and make-up artist.