Christmas is fast approaching, and the time to secure one of the best beauty advent calendars is running out. Harvey Nichols offers a stellar lineup, Sephora’s calendar is perfect for exploring up-and-coming brands, and Next provides affordable luxury. Equally impressive are the countdowns from M&S and Boots.
As a beauty advent calendar expert, I’ve tested each calendar as they launched. Space NK’s perfume advent calendar, launched a week ago, features scents from Killian, Byredo and Glossier, and is worth more than three times its price. Next’s beauty advent calendar (£95) is worth £385, while its luxury version (£185) is valued at over £750.
Boots offers two calendars: the 24 beauty stars luxury advent calendar (£150, worth £600) and the 24 days of skin advent calendar (£70, worth £285+), which includes Korean skincare from Anua, Round Lab and Haruharu Wonder. Lush’s suite includes a classic calendar (£205), a high street version (£125) and a refill calendar (£179), featuring seasonal ranges like snow fairy and yog nog.
Clarins’ 2025 calendars cater to all ages, with the 12-day and 24-day countdowns offering products like the lip comfort oil and beauty flash balm, with savings of up to £127. Whether you’re after high-end brands or affordable treats, there’s a calendar for every budget.
