I’m a beauty writer and here are the best beauty advent calendars to add to your Christmas list this year

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.

If you're after something a little more premium (and know you won't be able to wait the full month!), Boots has just launched it's very first 12-day luxury beauty advent calendar. And, we are simply obsessed with it. From eye shadows to viral hair products, the brand has narrowed down all the go-to classics for the festive period ahead so you don't have to.

Drop date: Available to shop now.

Price: £99, worth £359.49.

What's inside: A sophisticated selection of full sized premium skincare, haircare and makeup treasures to elevate your Christmas holiday experience.

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: Join the waitlist to be the first to shop here.

Price: £170

What's inside: Typically you will find 12 drawers of CT surprises in the beauty advent calendar.

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: Sign up here for early access.

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.

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 now.

Price: £48, worth £97.

What's inside: 24 beauty products, a mixture of eye and lip products and glittery surprises.

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.

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.

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.

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: Subscribers can shop the pre-sale on 3rd September but the official launch is on the 4th September - sign up to the waitlist here.

Price: £260, worth £1205.

What's inside: This year's calendar is packed with 28 products, 18 of which are full-sized.

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 for the calendar to dispatch after 21st October.

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.

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: The waitlist is now open for early access, join the waitlist here.

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.

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: Available to pre-order here for dispatch on the 2nd September.

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.

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.

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.

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 order now for delivery on 3rd October. Sign up to be notified by email here.

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.

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.

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.

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: Join the waitlist here

Price: £235, worth £687

What's inside: 27 full-sized bestsellers and new exclusive products.

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.