I've Compared Them All—23 Beauty Advent Calendars You Need to See Before They Sell Out
It's time to run through some of the best beauty advent calendars of 2026 and compare them all to determine the best of the best.
The season of beauty advent calendars is upon us. 2026's advent calendar offering is already something special indeed, with some of the best skincare brands, makeup brands and perfumes on offer. It might seem early, but we're in peak beauty-advent-calendar season, and with many selling out already (some in a matter of hours), now is the time to consider purchasing.
For many brands and retailers, including Liberty, Harrods, Space NK and Cult Beauty, the beauty advent calendar has become one of their most in-demand launches of the year. In fact, beauty advent calendars and perfume advent calendars have proven so popular over the past few years that you've got to be quick if you want to grab your first choice. So, I've decided to make it easier for you to find the best beauty advent calendars by gathering them all up and enlisting the help of the wider Who What Wear UK beauty team to help me compare them.
After getting our hands on all of the calendars that matter, we've laid out every detail of the ones we think are worth knowing about, so keep scrolling to discover and shop (if you're quick enough) the best beauty advent calendars this year has to offer so far.
Best Beauty Advent Calendars 2026
- Best Overall: Boots 24 Days of Luxe Beauty Advent Calendar, £150
- Best Iconic Advent Calendar: Liberty London Beauty Advent Calendar 2026, £285
- Best Perfume Advent Calendar: Harvey Nichols 12 Days of Fragrance Advent Calendar 2026, £175
- Best Range of Beauty Brands: Space NK Beauty Advent Calendar 2026, £275
1. Boots 24 Days of Luxe Beauty Advent Calendar 2026
Release date: Available now
Price: £150
Worth: £709
Product count: 27 (19 full-size)
The Boots 24 Days of Luxe Beauty Advent Calendar is brimming with iconic beauty products everyone will enjoy. Its beauty hall features so many brilliant brands, and that's reflected in the Luxe Advent Calendar. You'll find 27 products inside (19 of which are full-sized) from the likes of Aveda, Clinique, Milk and Nars. It's a great mix of classic, beloved beauty products, as well as some newer products and brands to discover. If you want a little bit of everything, this advent calendar is brilliant value for money.
2. Space NK Beauty Advent Calendar 2026
Release date: Available now
Price: £275
Worth: £1200
Product count: 35 (26 full-size)
Of all the calendars on offer last year, Space NK's was possibly my favourite of the bunch. It included Summer Fridays, Westman Atelier and Phlur amongst others, and this year's offering looks even better, with an incredible 35 products inside, worth a whopping £1200. Brands include Augustinus Bader, Hourglass, Gisou, K18, La Mer, Summer Fridays and more.
3. M&S Beauty Advent Calendar 2026
Release date: Available 13 October (1 October for Sparks members)
Price: £75
Worth: £460
Product count: 25 (24 full-sized products)
Marks and Spencer's beauty advent calendar is amazing value, with over £460 of product for just £75. From beauty icons to viral products, there's something for everyone. But move fast if you want to get your hands on it, as it usually sells out quickly. Expect M&S perfumes alongside brands such as Aveda, Cowshed and Clinique, to name but a few.
4. Liberty London Beauty Advent Calendar 2026
Release date: Available now
Price: £285
Worth: £1300
Product count: 29 (21 full-size)
Liberty's Beauty Advent Calendar is arguably the most anticipated of the bunch (the iconic retailer was the first to launch a beauty advent calendar back in 2014), and this year's looks even better. It's filled to the brim with luxury beauty brands you'd find amongst Liberty's hallowed beauty halls, including exclusive products you won't find in other advent calendars. You can expect 29 surprises from Matiere Premiere, Augustinus Bader and Violette_FR, including 21 full-sized treats. If you're going to bag a beauty advent calendar this year, this one won't disappoint.
5. Dior Le 30 Montaigne Dior Beauty Advent Calendar
Release date: Available now
Price: £604
Worth: Not disclosed
Product count: 24
Dior Beauty lovers will not be disappointed by this luxe-looking advent calendar. Taking inspiration from the fashion house's 30 Avenue Montaigne store in Paris, the iconic white and gold star will make a striking addition alongside your Christmas decorations. Housed inside, you'll find 24 products, including makeup, fragrance and skincare, as well as Dior's limited-edition Délice candle, which will fill your home with notes of gingerbread, cinnamon and vanilla accord.
6. Sisley Advent Calendar Marie-Victoire de Bascher
Release date: Available now
Price: £672
Worth: Not disclosed
Product count: 25
Designed in collaboration with French artist Marie-Victoire de Bascher, Sisley's 2026 advent calendar is one of the most unique to shop this year. Each compartment features whimsical illustrations of blooms and flowers, while the outside nods to Paris, showcasing the Eiffel Tower alongside festive fireworks. Inside, you'll find 25 of the brand's best-selling products across skincare and makeup, many of which are retail-sized.
7. Harvey Nichols 12 Days of Fragrance Advent Calendar 2026
Release date: Available now
Price: £175
Worth: £700
Product count: 16 (4 full-sized products)
We're pretty excited about this one! Inside Harvey Nichols' 12 Days of Fragrance Advent Calendar, you can expect 16 perfume surprises from brands including Vyrao and Eccentric Molecules, four of which are full-sized. Now that it's dropped, we predict this one will sell out fast!
8. Lookfantastic The Beauty Advent Calendar 2026
Release date: Available now
Price: £120
Worth: £665
Product count: 27 (19 full-sized products)
Lookfantastic is launching not one, not two, but three advent calendars this year, spanning beauty, fragrance and grooming. I've got my eye on The Beauty Advent Calendar, which contains 27 beauty products, 19 of which are full-sized (including products from Medik8, MAC, Elemis and Laneige), making it one of the best-value beauty advent calendars around.
9. Sephora Favourites Advent Calendar 2026
Release date: Available now
Price: £235
Worth: £1000
Product count: 41 (27 full-sized products)
Sephora's iconic Favourites Advent Calendar features a very generous 41 products (27 full-sized), including some incredible Sephora-exclusive brands such as Merit Beauty and Haus Labs. You can also expect some iconic products from brands such as Hourglass, Summer Fridays and Medik8. It's great value for money and ideal for the beauty lover who enjoys trying new products alongside classic icons.
10. Elemis The Ultimate Beauty Advent Calendar
Release date: Available now
Price: £225
Worth: £662
Product count: 25 (3 full-sized products)
If you're looking for the ultimate pre-Christmas gift for a loved one, every beauty editor on the team agrees that this advent calendar is the product to go for. Everybody loves to receive Elemis—particularly when that Elemis gift involves 25 skin and bodycare products. And for £225, that includes a full-size Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm, Pro-Collagen Marine Cream and Frangipani Monoi Body Cream—it doesn't get much better than that.
11. Diptyque Advent Calendar 2026
Release date: Available now
Price: £420
Worth: Not disclosed
Product count: 25
Diptyque's Advent Calendar is one of the most anticipated by beauty editors every year—I mean, just look at it. Filled with 25 Diptyque treasures, from its iconic candles to fragrances and bodycare and chic Diptyque decorations, this is one of the most luxe advent calendars this year. This is the perfect choice if you're a die-hard fan of the brand, but it's also a great way to try all of the best products and scents.
12. Sentier Fragrance Advent Calendar 2026
Release date: Available now
Price: £109
Worth: £529
Product count: 12
Fancy both fragrance and candles in the countdown to Christmas? Then look no further than Sentier's Fragrance Advent Calendar. It sold out two years running, and I can totally see why. Inside this (beautifully illustrated) box are six best-selling 10ml fragrance vials to try, as well as six heavenly candles to get you into the festive spirit. Who What Wear UK readers can use the code ADVENT10 for 10% off.
13. Penhaligon's 12 Days Advent Calendar
Release date: Available now
Price: £200
Worth: Not disclosed
Product count: 12
Another great option for any fragrance lover: Penhaligon's 12 Days of Advent Calendar is sure to have you and your home smelling incredible this festive season. Featuring mini versions of their cult perfumes, candles and bodycare products, you can spritz and slather your way through 2027, knowing you'll be smelling as good as it gets.
14. L'Oréal Paris Advent Calendar
Release date: Available now
Price: £99.99
Worth: £140
Product count: 24 (Including many full-sized products)
Coming in at under £100, L'Oréal Paris' 24-day Advent Calendar is one of the most affordable; however, beauty lovers will still be treated to an incredible 24 products, including many full-sized options, such as the Glass Skin sheet mask and beloved Telescopic mascara.
15. Benefit The Hotel Beneville, 24-piece Beauty Advent Calendar
Release date: Available now
Price: £149
Worth: £307
Product count: 24 (Including full-size favourites and limited-edition accessories)
Prepare to pack your bags and head to The Hotel Beneville with Benefit's fun 24-piece advent calendar. Inside the hot pink case, you'll find all your Benefit favourites, from Porefessional makeup and skincare to the brand's best-selling brow products, as well as 4 full-sized products.
16. Jo Malone London Christmas Kist Advent Calendar 2026
Release date: Available now
Price: £375
Worth: £595
Product count: 25 (1 full-sized product)
Jo Malone London's dazzling advent calendars never disappoint. Each year, it's always one of the most beautiful of the bunch, and you'll want to keep and reuse the box for years to come. Inside, you'll find 25 favourites, from its luxury mini candles and fragrances to gorgeous bodycare. On day 25, you'll be treated to a full-size 30ml cologne.
17. Maison Margiela Replica After-Advent Calendar
Release date: Available now
Price: £122
Worth: £173
Product count: 7 (Including 1 full-size product)
Whilst many brands have turned their attention to the run-up to Christmas, Maison Margiela is thinking about the in-between days. In this 7-day after-Advent calendar, you can open each door to find a cosy scent or bodycare moment, perfect for channelling those lazy days when we simply lose track of time. If you don't fancy treating yourself, this will also make the perfect gift, allowing someone to enjoy Christmas for a little longer than just the big day.
18. Fortnum & Mason Beauty Advent Calendar 2026
Release date: Available now
Price: £250
Worth: £1225
Product count: 25 (24 full-sized products)
Fortnum & Mason is the beauty hall to visit for an offering you won't find anywhere else, and its advent calendar feels like a personal shopper hand-picked all the best products from the heritage London department store. Almost all the products are full-size, with beauty-editor favourites from brands such as Wildsmith, Gallivant and Clive Christian. Plus, there's also a luxury pair of silk-knitted socks to welcome you into winter.
19. Byredo Advent Calendar 2026
Release date: Available now
Price: £650
Worth: Not disclosed
Product count: 25 (5 full-sized products)
If I were shopping for myself and going all out on an advent calendar this year, this is the one I'd go for. Byredo's perfumes are amongst some of my favourites, and each year the brand creates the most beautiful keepsake boxes for its advent calendars. Inside, you also have candles, makeup, bodycare and chic homeware accessories to bring you into the festive season in the most stylish way. Full-size products include a 50ml bottle of fragrance, a body mist, hair fragrance and two hand creams.
20. Dr Barbara Sturm Advent Calendar 2026
Release date: Available now
Worth: £1123
Product count: 24 (1 full-sized product)
With products housed inside individual pouches and a plush red vanity case, this is one of the most special advent calendars I've spotted this year, and it's bound to impress your lucky recipient. Filled with Dr. Barbara Sturm's most-loved products (as well as some new and limited-edition launches), this will delight any luxury-skincare lover.
21. Cowshed 24 Day Advent Calendar
Release date: Available now
Price: £299
Worth: £547
Product count: 24 products, including full-size, travel sizes and limited-edition seasonal exclusives.
If you're looking for a little bit of relaxation this festive season, Cowshed's advent calendar will do exactly that. Packed with 24 products from the brand, including candles, shower gels, body oils and more, there's everything you need for a moment of self-care. Plus, the brand has hidden keys inside two advent calendars, and if you find one, it will unlock a free night's stay at Babington House. How's that for relaxing?
22. Dermalogica Advent Calendar 2026
Release date: Available now
Price: £229
Worth: £546
Product count: 24, including 2 full-size products
Dermalogica's skincare offering is seriously impressive, which makes this advent calendar the perfect gift for any skincare fanatics. Featuring some of the brand's standout products, from Pro-Collagen Banking Serum to Daily Microfoliant, trust us when we say this is not to be missed.
23. The Bamford Wellness Advent Calendar 2026
Release date: Available now
Price: £300
Worth: Over £670
Product count: 12 full-size products, 6 travel-sized products and 6 bespoke wellness tools
If you're yet to try any products from Bamford, take this as your sign. The ideal calendar for anyone who's really into wellness or self-care, this festive countdown is filled with relaxing pillow mists, bath salts, candles and more. In fact, we might have to treat ourselves to this one...
Sold-Out Beauty Advent Calendars 2026
Release date: Sold out
Price: £250
Worth: £1278
Product count: 40 (33 full-sized products)
Wow—Selfridges' beauty advent calendar is so impressive this year, and most of the products are all full-size, making the value particularly good (and it an almost instant sell-out). Inside the emblematic yellow doors, you'll find coveted products from the luxury department store's famed beauty hall, including Augustinus Bader, Tatcha, Phlur and Marc Jacobs, to name but a few. Many of these products are also exclusive to Selfridges' calendar, so you won't find them anywhere else.
Release date: Sold out
Price: £225
Worth: Not disclosed
Product count: 12 (7 full-size)
Harrods' highly anticipated The 12 Days of Fragrance Advent Calendar sold out in record time online for 2026. There is still a chance to get one when they launch in-store in September; however, the date is TBC. Curious to know what's inside? It contains 12 fragrance surprises amongst the drawers—seven of which are full-sized. From Parfums de Marly to Ex Nihilo and Amouage to Jo Malone London, it's brimming with perfumes from any fragrance lover's wish list.
Release date: sold out
Price: £270
Worth: Not disclosed
Product count: 32 (21 full-size)
Clearly, Harrods calendars are proving a favourite this year, as it's not only the fragrance version that's sold out already. This advent calendar brought the magic of Harrods' beauty hall into your home with 32 incredible products, 21 of which are full-sized. It's filled with luxury finds from Hourglass, Tatcha and Charlotte Tilbury, and there's even a voucher for £75 off a CurrentBody device (great if you're in the market for an LED mask). If you still want to get your hands on one, try heading in store where they may still have a few left in stock.
Release date: Sold out
Price: £250
Worth: £1160
Product count: 41 (4 full-sized products)
No wonder John Lewis' advent calendar has already sold out online, as I can't believe how many products are in here! And the brands inside are just as impressive. Those who snapped it up can expect to unbox the likes of La Mer, Charlotte Tilbury, Sisley and many more luxurious names. Yes, there are just four full-sized products, but one of them is a Foreo skin tool worth £129 on its own, making this calendar great value.
Release date: sold out
Price: £245
Worth: £1100
Product count: Special edition: 38 products (17 full-sized products), Signature edition: 33 products (19 full-sized products)
Cult Beauty lovers moved quickly as they've already sold out the retailer's iconic 2026 advent calendar. Both the Signature Edition and Special Edition, the latter of which contains fragrance surprises amongst its doors, have now sold out. Each one included 17 full-sized products and brands such as Westman Atelier, Medik8 and Sunday Riley, with each calendar worth over £1100. Cult Beauty has also included nine new product launches in this year's lineup, making this a great one for all beauty enthusiasts.
Release date: Sold out
Price: £99
Worth: Not disclosed
Product count: 18 (6 full-sized products)
Alongside its main beauty advent calendar and the fragrance advent calendar, Harrods has also released a hair and body version, which contains all the best haircare and bodycare essentials. Now sold out, those who luckily got their hands on it can expect to find sought-after brands such as Kérastase, Sol de Janeiro and Color Wow behind the 12 doors.
Release date: Sold out
Price: £195
Worth: £336
Product count: 25 (7 full-sized products)
The White Company's advent calendars are always presented in the most beautiful of boxes (I have one from a couple of years ago that I've kept as a keepsake and reuse every year), so it's no surprise that this one sold out quickly. Behind the elegant drawers of the townhouse-inspired calendar are 25 surprises, including seven full-sized products and even a couple of exclusive products. Expect beautiful candles, heaven-scented bodycare and The White Company's iconic perfumes.
Which Brands Have Beauty Advent Calendars for 2026?
The demand for beauty advent calendars has skyrocketed in recent years, which has tempted many a brand and retailer into creating a beauty advent calendar of their own. Some of the most popular include Liberty, Harrods, Harvey Nichols, LookFantastic and Cult Beauty, to name but a few.
When Do Beauty Advent Calendars Go On Sale in 2026?
Some beauty brands launch their advent calendars as early as August or September, but by mid-October, most brands have released their beauty advent calendars. Right now, you'll find some brands beginning to launch their advent calendars. Certain calendars historically sell out quickly—including Liberty, Harrods and Cult Beauty—so don't wait if you want to get your hands on the one you want.
What's Inside a Beauty Advent Calendar?
You often find a wide selection of beauty calendars that cover all your makeup, skincare and self-care needs. Liberty's beauty advent calendar offers luxe beauty brands across skin, fragrance and makeup, whilst Jo Malone London and Diptyque offer up a selection of fragrances and candles. Dedicated brands tend to feature their very best products, whilst beauty e-tailers like SpaceNK and Lookfantastic let you try a variety of brands during your countdown to Christmas.
Are Beauty Advent Calendars Worth It?
It's no secret that some beauty advent calendars can be quite the investment, so we totally understand why people often ask us if they are worth it. In our opinion, they really are. If you are a beauty-lover like us and you want to try out new brands and trending products, beauty advent calendars are the perfect way to do this. Plus, most calendars offer impressive savings, with many being worth much more than they retail for. Not only that, but many advent calendars offer both full-sized products alongside travel-size minis, so the value soon adds up.
How We Chose the Best Beauty Advent Calendars
So, you're probably wondering how we chose the best beauty advent calendars. We've taken everything into account, from product selection, how many full-size products you get, what brands are featured, and of course, value for money. Not only that, but we've also tried to include something for everyone, whether you are into quality skincare, affordable makeup or luxury fragrances.
Why Trust Us
At Who What Wear UK, we know that beauty isn’t one-size-fits-all. Our editors have tested thousands of products, including skincare, makeup, hair and nails, over the years and work closely with trusted experts—dermatologists, make-up artists and leading industry insiders—to ensure every guide is well-researched, inclusive and relevant to you.
We focus on formulas that deliver, whether they’re affordable favourites or luxury investments. Our product selection is based on tangible results, ingredient know-how and what we’d truly recommend to a friend.
