Beauty Advent Calendars might just be the best thing about Christmas. There - we said it. Just think about it. You get to wake up every single morning to unwrap another beauty treat, for up to 25 days? It seems too good to be true, but alas it is not, because Beauty Advent Calendars are back, and this year they're snazzier than ever.
Thankfully, all our usual favourite sell-out calendars are back this year. From LookFantastic's Advent Calendar which had over 150,000Â waitlist sign ups last year, to the ever-popular Soap & Glory Advent Calendar which is already on sale, prepare to be wowed by this year's offerings. Beauty Advent Calendars are the best way to replenish your make-up bag, try out new products, and - for the top hack of the year - you can also pick out some products and gift them to your friends and family on Christmas day. Genius, we know.
So, if you're ready to indulge in some of the best Beauty Advent Calendars of 2023, keep scrolling down below.
SHOP: The Best Beauty Advent Calendars
www.prettylittlething.com
The PLT Advent Calendar is the only way to start the festive season off right. It contains 24 surprises, from skincare holy grails, to make-up essentials, from some of the best brands in the game. It's available to shop now, and set to sell-out soon, so make sure to be quick.
What's Inside PLT Beauty Advent Calendar: There’s several skincare and beauty faves, from brands including Mario Badescu, Starskin, Bondi Sands, Pixi, Carmex, Morphe and more.
www.charlottetilbury.com
Ah, we could talk about the Charlotte Tilbury Advent Calendar for days. Explore the magical world of Charlotte Tilbury make-up with this exclusive, jewel-handled advent calendar. It features a few of Charlotte's make-up heroes, as well as skincare icons that'll help you glow brighter than a Christmas tree. It's available for sale soon, so watch this space.
What's Inside The Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Advent Calendar: Each day you'll wake up a few of CT's bestselling products, from Charlotte’s award winning Magic Cream and the social media sensation Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray as well as a Hot Lips 2 Lipstick and many more.
www.sephora.co.uk
The Sephora Beauty Advent Calendar is set to sell-out once more. It's bursting with luxury contents to match, there’s a treat (or 36) to delight each and every skincare and make-up maven.
What's Inside The Sephora Beauty Advent Calendar: There’s several beauty heavy weights behind those little doors. Think Tarte, ELEMIS, Glow Recipe, ONE/SIZE and Drunk Elephant – and that’s only the beginning.
www.cultbeauty.co.uk
Not only does the Cult Beauty Advent Calendar contain a seriously impressive 39 products (20 of which are full size) but £60,000 of sales will be donated to Mental Health UK. As well as all this, More Trees will plant a tree for every calendar sold. As if we needed an excuse. Available for sale on the 25th of September, join the waitlist now.
What's Inside The Cult Beauty Advent Calendar: The Cult Beauty Advent Calendar includes treats from beauty heroes such as Augustinus Bader, 111SKIN and Hourglass, to Cult skindie icons including Kinship and The Seated Queen.
www.revolutionbeauty.com
On sale now, the Makeup Revolution 25 Days of Glam Advent Calendar oozes glamour, and is a great option for all beauty lovers. It also contains the sell-out tear shaped powder puff that went viral on TikTok this year.
What's Inside The Makeup Revolution Beauty Advent Calendar:Â From the Makeup Revolution Lip Liner Bombshell in Coral, to the Makeup Revolution Kohl Liner and the Makeup Revolution Fluffy Eye Brush, you can expect an abundance of goodies.
www.boots.com
If you love a bit of Soap And Glory (and pink) it's time to indulge in Soap & Glory's medley of treats. There’s 24 products in total, making this offering a hefty one. Available now make sure to run, don’t walk.Â
What's Inside The Soap and Glory Beauty Advent Calendar: A little bit of everything that Soap & Glory do so well. Think of this as the crème de la crème of their bestselling products, from sugary sweet shower gels to luxurious body creams.
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www.boots.com
This year, No7 has created three advent calendars based on the brand's popular franchises, meaning you can choose and advent calendars based on your skincare needs. The first is Protect & Perfect, the franchise filled with award-winning products (such as the viral Intense Advanced Serum) comprises of products which deliver hydration and improve the first signs of ageing which appear between 25 and 35 years. It's cailable on 3rd October for Early Access Customers, 4th October General Sale
What's Inside The No7 Advent Calendar: The exact products are yet to be announced, but they are expected to contain 11 deluxe minis, 14 full-size plus new limited-edition products.
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www.boots.com
The Lift & Luminate franchise is filled with products that reduce the appearance of fine lines, improve uneven skin tone and help with the overall firmness, this calendar is perfect for women between 45-60 years of age.
What's Inside The No7 Advent Calendar: The exact products are yet to be announced, but they are expected to contain 11 deluxe minis, 14 full-size plus new limited-edition products.
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www.boots.com
No7's Restore & Renew franchise is all about age-defying technology, and formulas which firm and brighten complexions. Expect the calendar to be filled with anti-ageing moisturisers, serums and beauty products which are suitable for mature skin, specifically 60 years plus.
What's Inside The No7 Advent Calendar: The exact products are yet to be announced, but they are expected to contain 11 deluxe minis, 14 full-size plus new limited-edition products.
uk.elemis.com
Obsessed with the Elemis Cleansing Balm? This one's for you. When it comes to skincare, Elemis don’t play around. Their beauty advent calendar is available now.
What's inside The Elemis Advent Calendar: Unsurprisingly, it's a treasure trove. There’s 25 products including the Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm and the Superfood Glow Priming Moisturiser. Plus, there’s a whopping 15 golden tickets up for grabs – if you find one behind one of those little doors you’ll have won a voucher for i £1000 worth of products. Devotes will be delighted.
www.libertylondon.com
Every year we look forward to the industry's favourite Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar. Well, the wait is almost over, because the 2023 Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar is available to buy on the 27th of September. Be sure to join he
Liberty Beauty Drop where you'll have access to presale between Tuesday 1st August until 10th September. You can also register your interest here - you'll be notified as soon as the calendar is available to buy.
What's inside The Liberty London Advent Calendar: The Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar contains 29 products, most of which are full-sized. There's everything from Vilhelm Parfumerie and Bibbi Fragrances to cult favourites like Sunday Riley, Le Labo and Augustinus Bader. Gold standard brands, indeed.
www.jomalone.co.uk
One for the fragrance-lovers, Jo Malone's latest launch is designed to make the festive season even sweeter – there’s 25 scented surprises behind each little door sure to delight. And bonus points, as the box can be reused as a jewellery case, desk tidy or crafting kit. It's available to buy on the 29th of September. But be warned, it does often sell-out, so you can consider joining the waitlist now.
What's inside Jo Malone London Advent Calendar: There’s miniature colognes, travel candles, bath and body luxuries and a 30ml cologne in one of the brand’s most popular scents. Exciting stuff.
www.selfridges.com
After having a sneak peek at the Selfridges Beauty Advent Calendar for 2023 we think it's well worth its salt. Expect the best of the best from brands including Dr. Barbara Sturm, Charlotte Tilbury and 111Skin It launches on the 21st of September 2023, but you can sign up to the waitlist now - you won't want to miss it.Â
What's Inside The Selfridges Beauty Advent Calendar: Among its 32 products, an impressive 16 are full-sized. There's everything from Paco Rabanne and Lisa Eldridge to Augustinus Bader, and Pleasing.
www.rituals.com
One of three advent calendars from Rituals, the countdown to Christmas is officially on with this one. There's 24 gifts sure to aid serious festive excitement. You can't go wrong.
What's inside Rituals Advent Calendar: Unsurprisingly, it's full of joys. There's the Amsterdam Collection Body Mist, The Ritual of Hammam Foaming shower gel and The Ritual of Namaste Anti-Ageing Serum. Dreamy.
hudabeauty.com
Huda's Beauty Advent calendar is the perfect excuse to treat loved ones (or yourself) to this expertly curated offering. Whether you fancy discovering something new or are looking to cult classics, there's everything needed to see you through party season and beyond.
What's Inside The Huda Beauty Advent Calendar:Â 12 products across skincare and make-up including the Wishful mini-size Get Even Rose Oil and the Wishful mini-size Honey Whip Peptide Moisturiser.
www.rituals.com
Ideal for those who love pampering, spoiling treats, the Deluxe Advent Calendar from Rituals is brimming with goodies. Snap it up before it's gone. Â
What's inside Rituals Advent Calendar: To give you a taste, there's The Ritual of Mehr Shower Oil, The Ritual of Namaste Wondermask and The Ritual of Karma Hydrating Hair & Body Mist. Treats galore.
www.thebodyshop.com
One of the Body Shop's impressive three advent calendar offerings (yes, three!) the brand have pledged its commitment to a future 'where a more responsible way of living benefits our planet.' That's why this advent calendar boasts more recyclable packaging and community fair trade ingredients. Plus it's brimming with goodies, obviously.
What's Inside The Body Shop The Advent Calendar of Change:Â 24 surprises to include the coconut shower cream and the pink grapefruit soap, two of our favourites.
www.thebodyshop.com
Consider this The Body Shop's ultimate advent offering - it's jam-packed with beauty favourites worth over £250 From cult hero products to hidden gems, you'll delight in 25 days' worth of goodies in the run up to the big day.
What's Inside The Body Shop The Advent Calendar of Wishes and Wonders:Â Believe us when we say that this calendar is decked out with everything you've ever loved from The Body Shop. You'll not be disappointed.
www.thebodyshop.com
25 wonder-filled treats will make the count down to Christmas Day the most magical yet. And in classic The Body Shop style, you’ll also find facts about our Community Fair Trade partners or an act of kindness to share the wonder beyond. It's truly special.
What's Inside The Body Shop The Advent Calendar of Wonders:Â 25 beauty treats. Think the British Rose Hand cream, the Shea Body Butter and the Vitamin E Quench Sheet Mask plus many, many more.
www.kiehls.co.uk
Available now, it's impossible to be disappointed with this one. Not only does it look amazing (the brand have partnered with Icinori, the husband and wife duo to design the stunning artwork) but it's brimming with the best of the best from the classic skincare brand.
What's inside Kiehl's Advent Calendar: Expect the likes of The Ultra Facial Cream, Avocado Eye and Calendula Toner ticked off your Christmas wishlist.
www.harrods.com
The Harrods Beauty Advent Calendar has been known to sell out. And this year? It looks set to be no different. With luxury packaging and luxury contents to match, there’s a treat (or 25) to satisfy each and every beauty aficionado.
What's Inside The Harrods Beauty Advent Calendar: There’s no denying there’s some beauty heavy weights in this one. There’s Augustinus Bader, Charlotte Tilbury, Dr. Barbara Sturm, 111SKIN, and Acqua di Parma – and that’s only the beginning.
www.selfridges.com
One for the skincare maven, La Mer’s The 12 Days of Transformation promises the gift of good skin by Christmas Day. While it's a considerable investment (£450 for 12 products) it is a great way to sample some of the brand’s most iconic formulas at a discount.
What's Inside The La Mer Beauty Advent Calendar:Â There's the nourishing lip balm which moisturisers parched lips with just a sweep, as well as their hero eye concentrate which has garnered something of a cult following among celebrities - Gwyneth Paltrow, Beyonce and Kim Kardashian are all said to be fans. And that's only just the beginning.
www.fortnumandmason.com
Fortnum & Mason's iconic Beauty advent calendar is back, jam-packed with beauty favourites worth over £1020. From cult hero products to hidden gems, discover 25 days' worth of goodies from brands including Aromatherapy Associates, Cult51 and Olverum.
What's Inside The Fortnum and Mason Beauty Advent Calendar:Â The Fortnum & Mason calendar includes everything from primers and mascaras, to candles and body lotions, and lots more exceptional surprises.
www.benefitcosmetics.com
From the brand's iconic mascaras and brow pencils to primers and brightening powder, the Benefit advent calendar is the easiest way to discover new favourites and try some of Benefit's most renowned cult classics. The ultimate make-up haul!
What's Inside The Benefit Beauty Advent Calendar:Â 24 surprise Benefit bestsellers and beauty must-haves (including several cult classic mascaras)
www.harveynichols.com
One for lovers of luxury beauty, Harvey Nichols advent calendar really delivers. There's an impressive list of products worth value of over £1300 - 25 of which are full-sized. Available from 21st September exclusively for rewards customers and 25th September for all customers. Mark your diaries.
What's Inside The Harvey Nichols Advent Calendar:Â The impressive collection features cult classics from Augustinus Bader, Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Charlotte Tilbury, Escentric Molecule and Fenty Beauty and trending-now products from Sol de Janeiro and Colour Wow. Heavenly!
www.anthropologie.com
It was a sell-out last year and it's sure to go the the same way again this year. The 2023 Anthropologie Beauty Advent Calendar makes for the perfect gift for someone you love, or, you know, just yourself. Available on the 27th September sitewide for preorders and the 12th September for Anthro Perks members. We're hoping to have more specifics soon.
What's Inside The Anthropologie Beauty Advent Calendar:Â It's brimming full of lovely treats to ensure you're Christmas ready. There's Palette London, Herlum, Dreem Distillery, STORIES and so much more.
www.lush.com
The positively joyous Lush beauty advent calendar returns, and this time the packaging is their most bright and beautiful yet. Each product is vegan and the colourful box is made from 100% recycled board - it's hardy stuff meaning you can treasure it for many years to come.
What's Inside The Lush Advent Calendar:Â A selection of super fun fragrant bathing treats.
www.thewhitecompany.com
A hybrid beauty/homeware advent calendar, The White Company's 25 days of treats are not to be missed. Filled with seasonal scents as well as wellness treats, this is one you can add to your basket right now.
What's Inside The Next Beauty Advent Calendar: From body lotions to candles, The White Company has come through with the ultimate wellness advent calendar.
www.nealsyardremedies.com
One for lovers of essential oils and botanicals, Neal’s Yard Beauty Advent Calendar has been expertly curated with self-care in mind.  It’s suited to all skin types and routines, too meaning it’s a good one to pick up as a gift**.** We don’t know the Neal’s Yard Remedies drop date yet – but you can sign up to the waitlist nowÂ
What's Inside The Neal’s Yard Remedies Advent Calendar: Neal’s Yard have thought of it all. This year’s beauty and wellbeing edit is brimming with indulgent seasonal self-care favourites, from aromatherapy rollers to nourishing hand creams.
www.boots.com
Christmas has come early at Liz Earle, with the launch of 12 carefully curated beauty surprises, available in full-size and luxury miniatures. It's available now
www.espaskincare.com
Perfect for those who love to indulge in wellbeing, this advent calendar from ESPA is bursting with blissful aromatherapy offerings. It's a sensorial delight. It's available on the 2nd of October but you can join the waitlist now.
What's Inside The ESPA Beauty Advent Calendar: There's a wide selection wellbeing luxuries including cleansers, creams, candles and rich essential oils. It's impossible to be disappointed.
www.bobbibrown.co.uk
Bobbi Brown's dazzling beauty advent calendar isn't to be missed - it's bursting with the brands bestselling skincare and beauty essentials from cream shadow sticks to soothing complexion heroes. It's available to order right now.
What's Inside The Bobbi Brown Advent Calendar : There's 12 products, 3 of which are full size. And Bobbi fans will be only too glad to know that it contains the cult classic face base.
www.hollandandbarrett.com
One for the vegans, this beautifully festive calendar from Holland and Barrett is packed with 25 pampering products - with an impressive proportion of those being new launches. It's not one to miss out on.
What's Inside The Holland And Barrett Advent Calendar :Â There's offerings from Psychic Sisters, VitaSkin, Weleda and Q+A, to name a few.
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www.spacenk.com
If your free time is spent perusing the aisles of your local Space NK - this one's for you. This calendar contains a mix of holy grail products, as well as products from emerging brands that are all the rage right now. While we don't have an exact product list, stay tuned for the big reveal.
What's Inside The Space NK Beauty Advent Calendar: Details are dropping soon!
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www.lookfantastic.com
LookFantastic's beauty advent calendar is always highly anticipated. Sadly this year's LookFantastic Beauty Advent Calendar is currently sold old. While we wait for a restock, why not pick up this year's Beauty Chest Edit. It's the perfect opportunity to try products from all different brands available at LookFantastic. With beauty treats from brands like Elemis, Medik8, NARS and Olaplex, it's ideal for those looking to find a new beauty favourite. Worth £562, it makes a great alternative to a beauty advent calendar.
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www.marksandspencer.com
The Marks and Spencer Beauty Advent Calendar sold out in 2022, and we’re predicting things are set to be no different this year. The calendar is filled with fabulous brands from Philip Kingsley to Murad sure to delight even the most snobbish of beauty gurus. Available for sale on the 26th of October, be sure to set your calendars.
What's Inside The Marks & Spencer Beauty Advent Calendar: There’s a real mixture of gold-standard treats in this one from M&S Beauty brands and their coveted third-party Brands. Think L’Occitane, Pixi, and Benefit for starters.