Christmas is fast approaching, and the time to secure one of the best beauty advent calendars is running out. Harvey Nichols’ beauty advent calendar offers a stellar lineup of products, while Sephora’s calendar is perfect for anyone looking to explore up-and-coming beauty brands. For something affordable yet still luxe, Next is a solid choice, and equally impressive are the Christmas countdowns from M&S and Boots.
As a beauty advent calendar expert, I test each calendar hands-on as they launch. This year’s line-up includes trending skincare, viral make-up, haircare innovations and a library of fragrance. Space NK’s perfume advent calendar, launched a week ago, boasts scents from Killian, Byredo and Glossier, and is worth more than three times its price. Next’s beauty advent calendar (£95) is worth over £385, while its luxury version (£185) is valued at over £750.
Boots offers two calendars: the 24 beauty stars luxury advent calendar (£150) and the 24 days of skin advent calendar (£70). The skin-focused calendar features Korean skincare from Anua, Round Lab and Haruharu Wonder, with a full-size Pixi mist (£18) and Lumene vitamin C serum (£36.50). The main calendar includes Nars, Sol de Janeiro and Elemis, with a total worth of £600.
Lush brings a suite of calendars, including a classic advent calendar (£205), a high street advent calendar (£125) and a refill calendar (£179). Seasonal ranges like snow fairy and yog nog return, along with festive bath bombs. Clarins’ 2025 calendars feature the lip comfort oil and beauty flash balm, with savings of up to £127. The 24-day countdown offers a mix of full-size and mini heroes for a glowing festive build-up.
