Fortnum & Mason has unveiled its 2026 beauty advent calendar, priced at £275 and worth £1,225. The calendar contains 24 full-sized items and one travel-sized product, featuring brands such as Sol De Janeiro, Aromatherapy Associates, and Wildsmith.
What's inside the calendar
The calendar includes a mix of fragrance, skincare, and makeup. Highlights include the Wildsmith Copper Peptide Cream (50ml), Clive Christian Original Collection No1 Feminine Parfum (10ml), and Sol de Janiero Delicia Drench Body Butter (75ml). A full list of contents has been released, featuring 25 products in total.
The box itself is decorated and designed to be reused at Christmas for years to come. Delivery is scheduled after October 13, 2026.
Popular products praised by fans
Some items inside have already received high praise. The Bamford Nurturing Face Oil (30ml) is sold separately for £56 on the Bamford website, with one five-star review stating: "I have been using this face oil for a few years and regularly also buy as present for my friends."
The Delilah Wake Up Radiant Elixir Candlelight (20g) is available for £36 on the Delilah Cosmetics site. One user wrote: "This gives an instant glow. I received lots of compliments wearing this." Another added: "Love it, and like in the description says it doesn’t settle in to your lines."
Other advent calendars to watch
Sephora's advent calendar waitlist has opened, with the 2026 offering expected to sell fast after previous versions sold out four years in a row. The retailer promises 41 treats, including 27 full-sized products and some exclusives.
PLouise's What Glows Around 2026 Beauty Advent Calendar is available for pre-order at £250, containing 25 full-sized products in new formulas or flavours.
The Aromatherapy Associates De-Stress Muscle Bath & Shower Oil (55ml), included in the Fortnum's calendar, has been reviewed on the brand's website, where it currently costs £52 (down from £65). One reviewer said: "Obsessed. Got this in a John Lewis beauty box a while ago! Been obsessed ever since won’t use anything else. Smells incredible, makes your skin feel incredible and can smell on your skin next day. Bring out the bigger size please." Another praised it: "I can't live without this! I have a lot of back pain and find it wonderfully helpful, especially if I rub some onto my aches before getting into a hot bath."
