Stop Everything! Beauty Advent Calendars Have Launched, and They're Even Better Than Last Year
We know it's only mid-November, but beauty advent calendar season started last month, and 2024's offering is something special indeed. As we're sure you're well aware, in the world of beauty, we're always looking ahead, so we're already excited for the ultimate countdown—the Christmas advent. We're already seeing Christmas adverts on the TV and lights going up along high streets across the UK. Yes, the big day is still a little ways away, but we think you'll forgive us for getting ahead of ourselves once we reveal the subject at hand. Beauty advent calendars have grown in popularity over the last few years, and for many brands and retailers, including Liberty, Harrods and Cult Beauty, the beauty advent calendar has become one of their most in-demand launches.
In fact, beauty advent calendars have proven so popular over the past few years that you've got to be quick if you want to get your first choice. Our inboxes started to fill up back in July with imagery and press releases from some of our favourite brands, each message pertaining to their beauty advent calendars. Considering next month is about the time people actually start thinking about Christmas, we decided to make it easier for you to find the best beauty advent calendars by listing them all in one place.
We've laid everything out from prices to products, so keep scrolling to discover and shop (providing you're quick enough) the best beauty advent calendars this year has to offer...
Shop the Best Beauty Advent Calendars of 2024:
- Most iconic: Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar 2024
- Best value for money: Beauty Pie Super Beauty Holiday Haul
- Most likely to sell out: Space NK Beauty Advent Calendar 2024
- Best selection of brands: Harvey Nichols Beauty Advent Calendar 2024
1. Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar 2024
Release date: Available now
Price: £260
Worth: £1,205
Product count: 28
Best for: Luxury lovers
Yep, that's right, Liberty's advent calendar is finally here—and it's a thing of beauty. Worth a whopping £1,205, it comes with 18 full-sized products and 10 miniatures, and the brand have even hidden a select number of golden tickets in the calendars which are worth £1,000 to spend online or in-store.
Product highlights: Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream, Sunday Riley Good Genes, Byredo Lipstick
2. Harrods Beauty Advent Calendar 2024
Release date: Available now
Price: £99
Worth: £310
Product count: 16
Best for: Hair and body lovers
Harrods have released not one, not two, but three advent calendars this year, and the Hair & Body Advent Calendar is one of our personal favourites. It contains brands such as Drybar, Ouai, Olaplex and Gisou, so all of your luxury needs are covered.
Product highlights: Ouai Scalp & Body Scrub St Barts, Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '68 Mist, Olaplex No. 3, Gisou Honey Infused Hair Perfume, Living Proof Triple Bond Complex
3. Beauty Pie Beauty Advent Calendar 2024
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Release date: Available now
Price: £175
Worth: £645
Best for: Full-sized products
This is Beauty Pie's take on an advent calendar for 2024, and it is such good value for money. Housed inside this chic silver pouch is 14 full-sized items, a Beauty Pie cotton spa headband and a 7-day supplement set of the popular Chollagen™. It features everything from skincare, bodycare, makeup and even a luxury candle.
Product highlights: Wrap Star™ Tubing Mascara in Classic Brown, Super Healthy Skin™ Deluxe Body Moisture Crème, Japanfusion™ Pure Transforming Cleanser
4. MAC Beauty Advent Calendar 2024
Release date: Available now
Price: £180
Worth: £445
Product count: 24
Best for: Makeup lovers
Worth £445, the MAC advent calendar is a great money saver. Each day offers another MAC favourite (with 18 full-sized products), including the cult MACStack Mascara, Hyper Real Serumizer and many more.
Product highlights: Mini Lip Pencil in Spice and Whirl, Hyper Real Serumizer™ Skin Balancing Hydration Serum, Fix+ Original
5. Neal's Yard Remedies Beauty Advent Calendar 2024
Release date: Available now
Price: £150
Product count: 24
Best for: Relaxing self-care
Neal's Yard Remedies has released its first 24-day advent calendar full of relaxing products for you to pamper yourself on the run up to Christmas. It features some of the brand's most popular products and comes in a beautiful keepsake box.
Product highlights: Frankincense Intense™ Triple Action Cleansing Melt, Goodnight Pillow Mist, Calming Temple Salve
6. Lush Beauty Advent Calendar 2024
Release date: Available now
Price: £190
Product count: 25
Best for: Fun beauty discoveries
If you're looking to have some fun on the countdown to Christmas, you can't go wrong with a Lush advent calendar. This year's offering is filled with goodies from penguin-shaped bath bombs, candy cane bubble bars and the famous Snow Fairy scent.
Product highlights: Snow Fairy shower gel, Li'l Lush Pud bath bomb, Merry Kissmas lip scrub
7. Cowshed Beauty Advent Calendar 2024
Release date: Available now
Price: £250
Worth: £483
Product count: 24
Best for: Relaxing on the run-up to Christmas
Cowshed products are the kind of products that make your home feel like its very own spa. Not only is this calendar full of indulgent body and skincare goodies to help you relax, but it comes housed in a chic hamper that can be used again and again.
Product highlights: Relax Bath & Shower Gel, Sleep Pillow Mist, Cowshed Sleep Eye Mask
8. Sisley Beauty Advent Calendar 2024
Release date: Available now
Price: £640
Product count: 25
Best for: Luxury French beauty lovers
This beautiful advent calendar contains some of the most luxurious Sisley products, and is perfect for anyone who likes to splurge on their beauty bits. It contains some of the brand's most impressive formulas from Supremÿa skincare to the Regenerating Hair Care Mask.
Product highlights: Regenerating Hair Care Mask, Supremÿa At Night The Supreme Anti-Aging Skin Care Lotion, Black Rose Precious Face Oil
9. L'Occitane Beauty Advent Calendar 2024
Release date: Available now
Price: £68
Worth: £130
Product count: 24
Best for: French beauty lovers
L'Occitane has three advent calendars to choose from this year. The classic, reusable and luxury options all offer a wide selection of the French brand's most-loved products.
Product highlights: Almond Shower Oil, Almond Milk Concentrate, Shea Butter Hand Cream
10. Next Beauty Advent Calendar 2024
Release date: Available now
Price: £170
Worth: Over £768
Product count: 26
Best for: A mix of brands and great savings
With an impressive and ever-expanding makeup, skincare and haircare offering, Next's beauty calendar is easily one of the British high street's most-anticipated gifts. This year's calendar contains so many good brands, and Next have even teamed up with Elemis to give you the chance to win £289 worth of goodies hidden within ten calendars.
Product highlights: Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick in Bark, By Terry Baume de Rose Liquid Lip Balm, Eve Lom Cleanser
11. Rituals Advent Calendar 2024
Release date: Available now
Price: £115
Worth: £196
Product count: 25
Best for: Bodycare lovers
The Rituals advent calendar is an absolute showstopper and even comes with LED lights, so you're definitely going to want to have this on display. Inside you'll find so many of the brand's beautiful fragrances and lots of bodycare delights.
Product highlights: The Ritual of Karma Shimmering Body Oil, The Ritual of Hammam Body Lotion Mousse, Suede Vanilla Home Perfume
12. Jo Loves Advent Calendar 2024
Release date: Available now
Price: £375
Product count: 25
Best for: Fragrance fans
Inspired by Jo Malone CBE's family ski trip to the mountains of Whistler, this cute calendar is full of festive fragrances, iconic Jo Loves scents and exciting new and exclusive launches from the brand. What's even more impressive is that the calendar contains seven full-size products worth over £750, and behind door 25 is a special ski pass to give you £118 off of your next purchase.
Product highlights: Salted Caramel A Candle, Black Cashmeran & Tonka A Fragrance Paintbrush, Jo By Jo Loves A Body Lotion
13. Elemis Advent Calendar 2024
Release date: Available now
Price: £199
Worth: £537
Product count: 25
Best for: Skincare experts
The Elemis advent calendar is a favourite amongst beauty editors thanks to the brand's effective skincare offerings, and you'll be sure to find many cult products behind the 25 doors.
Product highlights: Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm, Pro-Collagen Marine Cream, Superfood Facial Oil
14. Dior Advent Calendar 2024
Release date: Available now
Price: £570
Product count: 24
Best for: Luxury lovers
This advent calendar needs no introduction. This would easily be the most magical gift for any luxury beauty lover, with 24 mini Dior beauty surprises, including a mix of the brand's beloved fragrances, candles, skincare and makeup. The calendar itself has been designed to recreate the facade of the historic boutique at 30 Avenue Montaigne, and can even be reused as a storage case.
Product highlights: Miss Dior Eau de Parfum, Dior Addict Lip Glow, Dior Capture Totale Le Sérum.
15. Jo Malone Advent Calendar 2024
Release date: Available now
Price: £360
Product count: 25
Best for: Iconic fragrances
Jo Malone's beauty advent calendar is one of the most coveted, and 2024's take definitely doesn't disappoint. Not only is it beautiful to look at, but it contains 25 goodies in both classic and seasonal scents.
Product highlights: Peony & Blush Suede Mini Candle, English Pear & Freesia Cologne, Wood Sage & Sea Salt Body Crème
16. ESPA Wellbeing Advent Calendar 2024
Release date: Available now
Price: £175
Worth: £488
Product count: 25
Best for: A little TLC
If you're in need of a pamper this festive season, then ESPA has you covered with its Wellbeing Advent Calendar. Inside you'll find 25 goodies designed to help you relax and recharge such as energising bath oils, cosy candles and rejuvenating skincare.
Product highlights: Positivity Pulse Point Oil, Tri-Active™ Regenerating Bio-Retinol Sleeping Serum, Winter Spice Votive Candle
17. Acqua di Parma Beauty Advent Calendar 2024
Release date: Available now
Price: £460
Product count: 25
Best for: Luxurious scents
Acqua di Parma is my go-to brand for luxurious scents, especially around this time of year. This calendar features 25 treats from the brand including fragrances, candles and body products so you can layer your scents for the ultimate statement.
18. Lumene Beauty Advent Calendar 2024
Release date: Available now
Price: £95
Best for: Glowing skin
If you're yet to try Lumene's impressive skincare offerings, I highly recommend giving this advent calendar a go. The brand has so many effective formulas to help you achieve a glowing complexion, and this calendar contains lots of minis so that you can try them for yourself before investing in a full-size product.
Product highlights: Nordic-C [Valo] Glow Boost Essence, Nordic Hydra [Lähde] Oat Milk Oil Cleanser, Nordic Ageless [Ajaton] Radiant Youth Night Cream
19. Diptyque Beauty Advent Calendar 2024
Release date: Available now
Price: £390
Product count: 25
Best for: The homebody
How stunning is this year's advent calendar from Diptyque? This is the perfect gift for anyone who wants their home to smell super expensive, as it contains some of the most iconic candles from the brand, alongside fragrances, hand washes, body lotions and a beautiful Diptyque christmas decoration.
Product highlights: Baies candle, Orphéon refillable solid perfume, Do Son scented soap, L’Eau Papier cleansing hand and body gel
20. Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Advent Calendar 2024
Release date: Available now
Price: £170
Worth: £243
Product count: 12
Best for: Budding makeup artists
Charlotte Tilbury's advent calendar is here, and it contains so many of the brand's iconic products. We have no doubt that this will sell out quickly, so we recommend getting your hands on it ASAP.
Product highlights: Charlotte's Magic Cream, Pillow Talk Lipstick, Airbrush Setting Spray, Beauty Light Wand Pinkgasm
21. Harvey Nichols Beauty Advent Calendar 2024
Release date: Available now
Price: £250
Worth: Over £1,000
Best for: A mix of iconic brands
This beauty advent calendar is not to be missed. Not only is it worth over £1,000, but it contains 18 full-sized products and brands such as Charlotte Tilbury, Fenty Beauty, Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Le Labo, La Prairie, Sisley Paris and more. Run, don't walk...
Product highlights: Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream, Escentric Molecules Escentric O1, La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream
22. Space NK Beauty Advent Calendar 2024
Release date: Available now
Price: £250
Worth: Over £1,200
Product count: 35
Best for: Those who know the best brands
How beautiful is this year's advent calendar from Space NK? The retailer has some of the best beauty brands, and this one is packed with them, including Summer Fridays, Supergoop!, Hourglass, Olaplex, Augustinus Bader, Tatcha and more. You even get a full-sized perfume on day 24, worth £155.
Product highlights: K18 Hair Leave-in Molecular Repair Hair Mask, Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm Brown Sugar, Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
23. Fortnum & Mason Beauty Advent Calendar 2024
Release date: Available now
Price: £265
Worth: Over £1,080
Product count: 27
Best for: Luxury lovers
With 23 full-sized products and brands such as Sol de Janeiro, Bamford, Creed and Aromatherapy Associates, you don't want to miss out on this.
Product highlights: Sol de Janeiro Bum Bum Cream, Bamford Pillow Mist, Creed Aventus For Her
24. The White Company Advent Calendar 2024
Release date: Available now
Price: £195
Worth: Over £307
Product count: 25
Best for: Luxe home scents
The highly covetable White Company beauty advent calendar is back for another year in 2024, with 25 days of best-selling scents and the chicest packaging we've ever seen.
Product highlights: Full-size Winter Signature Candle, Fir Tree Mini Diffuser & Reeds, Nordic Wood Mini Home Spray
25. Molton Brown Beauty Advent Calendar 2024
Release date: Available now
Price: £225
Product count: 24
Best for: Luxury bath and body products
Who doesn't love a bit of Molton Brown around Christmas? We are always buying the brand's luxury shower gels and body lotions for friends and family, so we might treat ourselves to the advent calendar which features some of the brand's most popular scents.
Product highlights: Re-charge Black Pepper Bath & Shower Gel, Rose Dunes Eau de Parfum Travel Case Refill, Heavenly Gingerlily Caressing Bathing Oil
26. Glossybox Beauty Advent Calendar 2024
Release date: Available now
Price: £85
Worth: Over £585
Product count: 29
Best for: A wide selection of brands and products
Ok, this year's calendar from Glossybox is seriously impressive. Worth over £585, this calendar is only £85 and comes with 29 products for you to try from top brands such as Medik8, Kate Somerville and Bondi Sands.
Product highlights: Medik8 Hyrda8 B5 Serum, Pixi Lip Glow, L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Lotion
27. CAIA Beauty Advent Calendar 2024
Release date: Available now
Price: £235
Worth: £687
Product count: 27
Best for: Glowing skin and hair
Whenever I want a glowy makeup (or hair) look, I know I can rely on CAIA. This year the brand's advent calendar contains an impressive 27 full-size products including dewy base products and hydrating hair heroes housed in a chic vanity case.
Product highlights: Silk Elixir Hair Serum, That Dewy Look Serum, The Glow Oil Body Shimmer
28. Dr. Barbara Sturm Beauty Advent Calendar 2024
Release date: Available now
Price: £450
Product count: 25
Best for: Glowing skin
Dr. Barbara Sturm's skincare line is one of the highest-performing we've ever tried, and boasts an incredibly impressive A-list fan base. Whilst this beauty advent calendar does have a higher price point, we think it's the perfect way to try out some of the brand's cult products, allowing you to hone in on the items you genuinely love afterwards.
Product highlights: Glow Drops, Enzyme Cleanser, The Good C Vitamin C Serum
29. John Lewis Beauty Advent Calendar 2024
Release date: Available now
Price: £195
Worth: £933
Product count: 32
Best for: Spoiling yourself or someone else
Consistently one of the most in-demand beauty advent calendars, John Lewis' option always lives up to our (extremely high) expectations. Worth over £900 with 32 products to choose from, trust us when we say you won't be disappointed.
Product highlights: Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream, Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream, Parfums de Marly Delina Eau de Parfum
30. Lookfantastic Beauty Advent Calendar 2024
Release date: Available now
Price: £100
Worth: Over £565
Product count: 27
Best for: A varied selection
It doesn't get much better than the Lookfantastic advent calendar. If you want to enjoy a little bit of everything this Christmas, Lookfantastic always offer an amazing array of skincare, makeup and more. It's one of the more budget-friendly advent calendars available that is jam-packed with iconic beauty favourites.
Product highlights: Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream, Sol De Janeiro 59 Body Mist, Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum
31. Cult Beauty Scent With Love Advent Calendar 2024
Release date: Available now
Price: £235
Worth: £1,100
Product count: 40
Best for: Fragrance lovers who also want skincare, makeup and hair care
Cult Beauty has treated us to not one, but two advent calendars this year. Pictured here is the Scented With Love calendar, which contains some brilliant fragrances alongside covetable skincare and makeup brands, housing a whopping 40 products in total.
Product highlights: Summer Fridays Lip Balm, Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream, Ouai Eau De Parfum in Melrose Place
32. Sephora Favourites Beauty Advent Calendar 2024
Release date: Available now
Price: £199
Worth: £1,000
Product count: 40
Best for: Serious savings
Ok, Sephora's advent calendar is seriously impressive. Worth £1,000, you get 40 products for just £199, and 24 of those products are full sized. It contains a range of Sephora's most popular brands across hair, body, skin, makeup and fragrance, so you can be sure that all of your beauty needs are covered.
Product highlights: Drunk Elephant D Bronzi™ Anti-Pollution Sunshine Drops, Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Pink Juice Moisturizer, Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Tinted Lip Oil, Glossier You Eau de Parfum Rollerball
Beauty Advent Calendar FAQs
Which Brands Have Beauty Advent Calendars for 2024?
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, Harvey Nichols, LookFantastic, Marks & Spencer, Charlotte Tilbury, Jo Malone London and Cult Beauty, to name but a few.
When Do Beauty Advent Calendars Go On Sale in 2024?
Some beauty brands launch their advent calendars as early as September, but by mid-October most brands have released their beauty advent calendars. Right now, lots of our favourites are already on sale. Certain calendars sell out quickly—including Liberty, Charlotte Tilbury 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?
Last year we found a wide selection of beauty calendars that covered all your makeup, skincare and self-care needs. NET-A-PORTER's beauty advent calendar offered luxe skincare from Dr Barbara Sturm and Augustinus Bader, whilst Jo Malone and Diptyque offered up a selection of fragrances and candles. Dedicated brands tend to feature their very best products, whilst e-tailors like NET-A-PORTER 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 beauty-lovers 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.
This story was published at an earlier time and has since been updated.
Grace Lindsay is the junior beauty editor at Who What Wear UK. At the age of 18 she decided to train as a makeup artist before going on to study english and media at Goldsmiths University. It was during that time that she explored her love for journalism by interning at a small beauty start-up based in Shoreditch. Since then, she has worked at a number of publications including Marie Claire and Hello!, where her love for all things beauty continued to grow.
As Who What Wear UK's junior beauty editor, she covers everything from the latest hair trends to the stand-out makeup products of the season.
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