The Anthropologie advent calendar for 2026 is now available to order, and we've opened every door early to bring you a full review. Priced at £98, the calendar contains 25 products—17 of them full-size—with a combined worth of approximately £400.
What's inside the calendar
The calendar features a wide-ranging selection across skincare, fragrance, wellness, beauty and haircare. Standout products include the Neal's Yard Rose Balm (15g), Hair Syrup Superfoods Hair Oil (50ml), and Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Adaptogens & Coconut (59ml).
Fragrance offerings include the PHLUR Father Figure Eau de Parfum (5ml), Malin + Goetz Strawberry Perfume Oil (7ml), Plum & Ashby Mini Candle, This Works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray (10ml) and Floral Street Wild Vanilla Orchid (10ml).
How it was tested
The calendar was tested by systematically opening every door before October. The review compared it to competitors at Lookfantastic, Boots, Selfridges and Liberty, as well as to Anthropologie's 2025 model.
The wellness and skincare offering takes centre stage, with a Verden Hand & Body Wash, Hampton Sun SPF Lip Balm, Beauty Works Pearl Nourishing Mask and Mario Badescu Facial Spray included. Haircare has a bigger selection this year than in previous editions.
Is it worth the money?
The calendar excels in hair, skincare and fragrance, but make-up fans may find other calendars offer more cosmetics. Not all products will suit every complexion or hair type—for example, the Freck Cheekslime isn't a good colour on the reviewer. While 17 products are advertised as full-size, they still feel relatively small and travel-friendly.
Overall, the calendar is described as an irrefutable crowd-pleaser: hugely affordable, excellent value for money, fun to unpack, and stocked with goodies. It's presented as one of the most affordable and best-value options on the market, suitable as a gift for a peer or a 90-year-old grandmother.
