Countdown to Christmas: The 10 Best Beauty Advent Calendars
The festive season is fast approaching, and what better way to treat yourself (or someone special) than with a beauty advent calendar packed with surprises? Whether you’re a skincare savant, a makeup maven, or just love a bit of luxury, these calendars from the likes of Look Fantastic, Liberty, Elemis, and Boots are sure to make your countdown to Christmas extra glam. Get ready to unwrap 24 days of beauty bliss and discover your new favourites. Pre-orders and orders of the best beauty advent calendars are now open. Get ready for your most beautiful countdown to Christmas yet.
The 10 Best Beauty Advent Calendars
Look Fantastic
Unwrap 25 days of beauty bliss with Look Fantastic’s most coveted advent calendar yet, featuring 13 full-size gems and a mix of deluxe minis. With a stunning 27-piece collection, including favourites like Sol de Janeiro’s Cheirosa 59 Perfume Mist, Estée Lauder’s Advanced Night Repair Serum, and ICONIC London’s Prep-Set-Glow Spray, it’s no surprise this calendar will be snapped up fast.
Get ready to glow with ELEMIS skincare, indulge in nourishing bodycare from Aveeno, and discover must-have makeup and haircare from Color Wow and M.A.C Cosmetics. Plus, with hidden double drawers, exclusive collabs with Brushworks and Trigwell Cosmetics, and a £30 FOREO voucher, this is the ultimate beauty treat.
Valued at over £565, it’s yours for just £100—so grab it before it’s gone! Treat yourself to a most iconic beauty countdown.
2. Liberty London
Liberty’s Beauty Advent Calendar is the original, and it’s still the best. Packed with 28 luxurious treats, including 18 full-size products, this iconic calendar is a true celebration of beauty. Worth over £1,200, this year's calendar delivers everything from cult favourites to exclusive products you won’t find anywhere else.
Dive into La Mer’s Lip Volumiser, indulge in Lisa Eldridge’s Liquid Lurex Eyeshadow, or fall in love with Ex Nihilo’s Fleur Narcotique Eau de Parfum. Expect a full-size bottle of Augustinus Bader’s The Rich Cream and Liberty’s very own Ianthe Oud Eau de Parfum, alongside a host of skincare powerhouses like Sunday Riley’s Good Genes and Dr Sebagh’s Rose de Vie Serum.
It doesn’t stop at skincare—there’s also full-size makeup treats from Byredo and Surratt, as well as haircare favourites from Davines and Philip Kingsley. Add in an exclusive golden ticket hidden inside a select few calendars, worth £1,000 to spend at Liberty, and you have the ultimate beauty advent experience.
Housed in Liberty’s signature March print and adorned with illustrations by Clym Evernden, this calendar is the perfect festive indulgence.
Buy now for £260, worth over £1000.
3. Cult Beauty
The Cult Beauty Advent Calendar 2024: Curated with Love is here, and it’s set to outshine every other gift on your wishlist. Worth over £1,100, this £235 beauty treasure chest is packed with over 40 expertly curated icons, featuring 19 full-size favourites and six Cult Beauty exclusives. From Augustinus Bader to PATRICK TA, Summer Fridays, and 111SKIN, this highly coveted calendar offers at least one beauty delight a day—and on day 25, get ready for six special treats!
For those seeking the ultimate indulgence, three lucky winners will find a Golden Ticket hidden inside their calendar, worth £1,000 to spend at Cult Beauty—perfect for the shopping spree of a lifetime.
This year, Cult Beauty is partnering with The Respect Project, sponsoring personal, social, and sexual education programmes in schools across the UK to challenge unrealistic beauty standards and promote respect.
The design, crafted by Sophie Iona, draws inspiration from Cult Beauty’s bold red logo, paired with soft pastels and textured layers for a striking, playful look.
This is more than an advent calendar—it’s a beauty experience. Don’t miss out on the most coveted countdown of the year!
4. Space NK
Get ready for 35 joyful beauty surprises hidden behind the doors of the Space NK Advent Calendar 2024, featuring 23 full-size products from the likes of Rare Beauty, Summer Fridays, and Medik8. This is Space NK's most extraordinary calendar yet, packed with iconic beauty treats to make your festive season truly radiant.
Five lucky winners will uncover a Golden Ticket, giving them the chance to win a Dyson Airwrap and the brand-new Chitosan Post Style Serum, together worth £530. With only five Golden Tickets available, you could be in for the ultimate beauty surprise!
This calendar, £250, is the perfect gift (or self-treat!) for any beauty lover. The countdown to Christmas just got a lot more exciting!
5. Glossybox
Get ready for a December filled with beauty delights as Glossybox’s Advent Calendar 2024 is now online, valued at over £585. Featuring 29 expertly curated products from top brands like Medik8, Bare Minerals, Iconic London, and Kate Somerville, this is your ultimate festive treat.
But don’t wait—stocks are limited, and this beauty celebration is too good to miss. Subscribers save big, with the calendar available for just £70. Not a subscriber yet? Add a Glossybox subscription to your basket and save £15!
6. L’Occitane
For 24 days, rediscover the very best of L’Occitane, from beloved classics to exciting new launches. Packed with indulgent body, hair, and skincare favourites, this calendar is your ultimate December treat.
Beautifully designed with a traditional Toile de Jouy pattern, the calendar itself is as stunning as the products inside. Plus, it’s made from recyclable, sustainably sourced cardboard—luxury that cares for the planet. Whether you’re spoiling a loved one or treating yourself, this is the perfect way to countdown to Christmas!
7. Boots
Get ready to indulge in the ultimate self-care treat with Boots’ first-ever Skincare Beauty Advent Calendar! As the festive season approaches, unwrap 24 days of skincare magic with top brands like Pixi, Garnier, Weleda, The INKEY List, No7, and more. With 16 full-size products included, this calendar is packed with everything you need for a glowing December.
Whether you’re treating yourself or someone special, this calendar is your key to a festive season filled with pampering and joy.
8. Rituals
Step into the festive season with Rituals’ 2024 Classic Advent Calendar, £91.90, inspired by the charm of Amsterdam. This luxurious calendar is all about celebrating life’s smallest moments, just like the joy of opening 24 doors. Behind each one, you’ll find luxury surprises, including bestsellers in body, home, and beauty, limited editions, and four candles to light on Advent Sundays.
Whether you’re gifting yourself or a loved one, this beautifully designed calendar is the perfect way to embrace the holiday spirit in pure Rituals style.
9. Anthropologie
Make your holidays even more magical with Anthropologie’s limited-edition Beauty Advent Calendar, £88, featuring stunning artwork by Nephthys Foster. Packed with over £300 worth of premium beauty treasures, this year’s calendar includes favourites from L’Occitane, Sunday Riley, and Malin + Goetz. Curated with the signature Anthro gifting spirit, it’s the perfect indulgence for yourself—or someone special. After all, who says you can’t treat yourself this festive season?
10. Elemis
This Christmas, Elemis offers the ultimate indulgence with its luxurious Advent Calendar, £199 (worth £537). Treat yourself or a loved one to a collection of skincare treasures, from Pro-Collagen icons and Dynamic Resurfacing favourites to nourishing Superfood formulas and sensorial Frangipani Monoi bodycare. Housed in a fully recyclable keepsake box, this hand-picked selection is designed to intrigue, surprise, and delight with every door you open.