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The Best Beauty Advent Calendars for Christmas 2026, Tried and Reviewed

Discover the best beauty advent calendars for 2026, from luxury skincare and makeup treats to affordable options that offer excellent value for money.

The best advent calendars make the countdown to Christmas extra special without breaking the bank.

We tested brands across the market and really put them through their paces. We were pleasantly surprised by just how good value many of the calendars we tested were, offering plenty of treats, surprises and festive fun for the price.

From affordable favourites to more luxurious options, each with prices listed, here are our reviews to help you find the perfect advent calendar.

Best under £30

Aldi Lacura 12 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar

Price: £19.99

Everything inside Aldi’s £19.99 Lacura Beauty Advent Calendar. (Image: Jade Wright)

Here’s exactly what’s included:

Verdict: This one is perfect if you love a bargain. I loved the Lacura ‘Perfect Peach’ Plumping Lip Gloss. The 5.1ml gloss is exclusive to the calendar and contains hyaluronic acid and vitamin E, alongside warming and cooling actives designed to give lips a fuller-looking, glossy finish.

Then there’s the Lacura ‘Pink Lace’ Liquid Blush has a lightweight, buildable formula, while the Set & Forget Clear Brow Gel is designed to keep brows in place for up to 24 hours.

There are a few skincare treats tucked inside too, including a Hyaluronic Acid + Pomegranate Face Mask, Hydrogel Eye Pads with aloe vera and caffeine, and a Jade Gua Sha. Basically, everything you need for a little at-home pamper session when the December chaos gets too much.

Aldi Lacura Beauty Advent Calendar 2026 (Image: Aldi)

What surprised me most is just how much variety there is for £19.99. Aldi’s Lacura range is already known for keeping its beauty products at relatively affordable prices, and the advent calendar follows that same approach.

Aldi Lacura Beauty Advent Calendar 2026 (Image: Aldi)

The only problem? With Aldi’s Specialbuys being available while stocks last, I suspect you’ll need to be quick once it lands in stores.

Best £30 - £40

17

Reviewed by: Katie Collier

Price: £32.50

What’s inside the 17 advent calendar:

  • 17 Limited Edition Mascara 2.5ml
  • 3 x 17 Limited Edition Lipsticks 3.5g
  • 17 Limited Edition Nude Lip liner 0.25g
  • 17 Limited Edition Cherry Lip Balm 15ml
  • 17 Limited Edition Bronze & Highlight Palette 9 X 0.8g total 7.2g
  • Limited Edition Nail Polish - Shimmer 3ml
  • 17 Limited Edition Mini Eye Shadow 2.5g
  • 17 Limited Edition Crème Blush 4.5g
  • 17 Limited Edition Glitter Pigment 1g
  • Limited Edition Nail Polish - Mini Confetti 3ml
  • 17 Limited Edition Jelly Blush Stick 10g
  • 17 Limited Edition Overnight Lip Mask 7g
  • 17 Limited Edition Plumping Lip Gloss 3.5ml
  • 17 Limited Edition Highlight Wand 15ml
  • 17 Limited Edition Lip Stain 3.5ml
  • 17 Hair Click Clacks
  • 17 Hair Scrunchie
  • 17 Claw Clip
  • Phone Charm
  • 2 x 17 Limited Edition Eyelashes
  • 17 Mallow Beauty Blending Sponge

Verdict: If you’re looking for new makeup to try or want to treat yourself to a beauty advent calendar that doesn’t break the bank, this is a great choice.

From makeup to hair accessories and even a phone charm, the 17 advent calendar has the key ingredients for a glam night out.

While I can’t see myself using all of these products, I think there are some exciting finds, including the glittery nail polishes, hair accessories and the bronze and highlight palette.

Unfortunately, the advent calendar I received had two number 20 boxes so I ended up with two of the lip plumping glosses.

Aside from that I can see this being a popular calendar among beauty lovers who want to try new products.

Best £40-50

Baylis & Harding 24 Days Of Beauty Advent

Reviewed by: Natasha Meek

Price: £45, available online and high street stores nationwide, including Boots, Sainsbury’s, Amazon, Next, Waitrose, Ocado and more

A closer look at Baylis & Harding's Luxury 24 Days of Beauty calendar (Image: NQ)

What’s inside the Bayliss and Harding advent calendar:

  • Jojoba, Vanilla & Almond Oil Fragrance

    • 1 x Bath Bubbles (30ml)
    • 1 x Shower Crème (30ml)
    • 1 x Bath Milk (30ml)
    • 1 x Shampoo  (30ml)
    • 1 x Conditioner (30ml)
    • 2 x Bath Bombs (30g each)
    • 1 x Boxed Soap (25g)

  • Sweet Mandarin & Grapefruit Fragrance

    • 1 x Bath Bubbles (30ml)
    • 1 x Shower Gel (30ml)
    • 1 x Body Butter (30ml)
    • 1 x Hand & Nail Cream (30ml)
    • 1 x Body Lotion (30ml)
    • 2 x Bath Bombs (25g each)
    • 1 x Boxed Bath Soak Crystals (25g)

  • Wild Cherry & Vanilla Fragrance

    • 1 x Body Wash (30ml)
    • 1 x Shower Crème (30ml)
    • 1 x Shower Gel (30ml)
    • 1 x Bath & Shower Bubbles (30ml)
    • 1 x Body Butter (30ml)
    • 1 x Body Lotion (30ml)
    • 2 x Bath Bombs (25g each)
    • 1 x Boxed Hand Soak Crystals (25g)

Verdict: For those looking for a beauty advent calendar full of little luxuries but doesn’t break the bank, this is the perfect way to soothe your soul with self care over the Christmas period.

It is a great option for people whose senses require rich and warming scents - from wild cherry and vanilla to jojoba, vanilla and almond. In a busy season where the days can run away, the calendar reminds us to take a step back and enjoy the little things - like moisturiser on freshly bathed skin. It is not only a festive treat for adults but a brilliant option for younger ones who like to feel pampered.

The delightfully scented bath bombs and hand soak crystals are sure to cause a fizz. The entire advent calendar matches the feeling of stepping into a fluffy dressing gown after a long bath.

What more could you want? This year’s selection includes 30ml miniature body washes, shower gels, bath bubbles, shampoos, conditioners, body butters, lotions, hand creams, bath bombs, and soak crystals.

Soap & Glory

Reviewed by: Katie Collier

Price: £48, worth more than £93 and available from Boots

The Soap & Glory advent calendar is the ideal excuse for a pamper night in (Image: Newsquest)

What’s inside the Soap & Glory advent calendar:

  • Soap & Glory Bright & Beautiful Brightening Sheet Mask 29g
  • Soap & Glory The Fab Pore Pore-Refining Sheet Mask 29g
  • Soap & Glory Speed Plump Miracle Moisture Mask 25g
  • Soap & Glory Puffy Eye Attack Under-Eye Brightening Hydrogel Patches 3g
  • Soap & Glory Pout About It Hydrogel Lip Mask 2.5g
  • Soap & Glory The Righteous Butter Body Butter 50ml
  • Soap & Glory Clean On Me Body Wash 75ml
  • Soap & Glory The Scrub Of Your Life Body Polish 50ml
  • Soap & Glory Face Soap and Clarity Face Wash 50ml
  • Soap & Glory Hand Food Hand Cream 50ml
  • Soap & Glory Heel Genius Foot Cream 50ml
  • Soap & Glory Call of Fruity Body Wash 75ml
  • Soap & Glory Call of Fruity Hand Cream 50ml
  • Soap & Glory Vanilla-licious Body Scrub 50ml
  • Soap & Glory Vanilla-licious Body Wash 75ml
  • Soap & Glory Vanilla-licious Body Butter 50ml
  • Soap & Glory Velvet Cherry Body Wash 75ml
  • Soap & Glory Velvet Cherry Body Butter 50ml
  • Soap & Glory Velvet Cherry Rollerball Fragrance 10ml
  • Soap & Glory Original Pink Fragrance Mist 50ml
  • Soap & Glory Secret-Scenta Fragrance Mist 50ml
  • Soap & Glory Original Pink Bath Fizzer 50g
  • Soap & Glory Roll on the Glory Rollerball Fragrance 10ml
  • Soap & Glory Glass Nail File

Verdict: This beauty advent calendar is a great choice for anyone who travels a lot or loves trying new scents in mini product form.

A beauty advent calendar that offers such a variety of products, from face wash and body wash to body mists, it’s the perfect way to try new scents and products before committing to the larger and often more expensive options.

The Soap & Glory advent calendar has lots of products inside, including body wash, face wash, hand creams and more (Image: Newsquest)

The scents in this calendar are incredible with the vanilla and cherry options being my favourites, but there’s something for everyone with citrus items also included.

Not only are its contents worthwhile, but the pink and red packaging screams stylish Christmas to me and makes opening each box that bit more exciting.

For £48, I think you really do get a lot of lovely products and I’m looking forward to using them all year round.

Revolution

Reviewed by: Natasha Meek

Price: £50, available online and in store from Superdrug, Boots, Next, LookFantastic and Revolution

The Revolution beauty advent calendar being opened by reviewer Natasha Meek (Image: NQ)

What’s inside the Revolution advent calendar:

  • Revolution Mirror
  • Revolution Satin Kiss Lip Liner Chauffeur Nude
  • Revolution Pout Lip Oil Mini - Marshmallow (limited edition flavor)
  • Revolution Kohl Eyeliner Shimmer Nude
  • Revolution Sugar Pink beauty blender mini
  • Revolution Baking Powder Translucent Mini
  • Revolution Peptide Glaze Marshmallow Mini
  • Revolution Fierce Flick Eyeliner Black
  • Revolution Pigment Pot Mauve Iridescent Pink
  • Revolution Mini Highlight Reloaded Just My Type
  • Revolution Brow Gel Clear Mini
  • Revolution Ultimate Lengthening Mascara - Black
  • Revolution Ultimate Eyeshadow Primer Base
  • Revolution Reloaded Pressed Powder Translucent
  • Revolution Mini Jelly Blush Cherry Red
  • Revolution Face & Body Gems
  • Revolution Cherry Kiss Lip Gloss
  • Revolution Lip Shift Peel Off Lip Stain Supernova Mauve
  • Revolution Full Size Reloaded Palette - Holiday Special
  • Revolution Glass Halo Highlighter Gold mini
  • Revolution Face Brush
  • Revolution Fluffy Eye Brush R2
  • Revolution Powder Puff
  • Revolution Shimmer Stick - Pink Snowfall

Verdict: Worth more than £100, this advent calendar is for the girls (and people) who just want to have fun.

It’s pink, fabulous, and glam - if that’s your vibe, this could be your perfect match. It’s definitely one for those who love a full face of makeup with baking powder, eyeshadow primer and super pink tints behind the doors. The best surprise was saved till last with the Holiday Special eye shadow palette.

I particularly loved the Glass Halo Highlighter and long-lasting Pout Lip Oil. The selection included beauty tools like brushes and the chic, ultra-pink fluffy powder puff which made me feel like I was in Moulin Rouge.

For those who want to try a new makeup brand or different makeup styles - or simply replenish most of their makeup bag, this is a worthy option.

Best £50-60

Holland & Barrett Beauty Advent Calendar

Reviewed by: Jade Wright

Price: £60, worth over £266, available online now.

Holland and Barrett Beauty Advent Calendar 2026 (Image: Jade Wright)

What's Inside:

  • Antipodes Glow Vitamin C Serum
  • OGX Biotin & Collagen Shampoo 88ml
  • Q+A Collagen Body Butter 50ml
  • Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil 5ml
  • Vitaskin Vitamin A Rejuvenating Night Cream
  • Carmex Tube
  • Super Facialist Salicylic Acid Smooth & Clarify Exfoliating Toner 150ml
  • Dr Organic Vitamin E Facial Cream
  • Purifide/Acnecide Spot Patch
  • Faith in Nature Lavender Soap
  • Holland & Barrett Biotin 1000µg 120
  • Fussy Tropic Tonic Deco 40g
  • UpCircle Eye Cream with Cucumber & Hyaluronic Acid 15ml
  • Fushi Organic Shea Butter Original 40g Mini
  • Weleda Super Serum
  • Dr Paw Paw Red Balm 10ml Single
  • Hairburst Mini Shampoo & Conditioner
  • Q+A AHA Body Scrub 50ml
  • Cetaphil Mini SA Cleanser & Mini SA Moisturiser 29ml
  • Weleda Skin Food Lotion
  • Holland & Barrett Bovine Collagen 30
  • Faith in Nature Shea & Argan Mask
  • Dr Organic Skin Calm Cleanser 150ml
  • Nature Spell Travel Size Rosemary Oil for Hair 50ml
  • So Eco Spa Head Band
  • Sea Magik Black Clay SOS

Verdict: Holland & Barrett has packed a lot into its 2026 beauty advent calendar, and at £60 for products worth more than £266, it's hard to argue with the value. With 26 products hidden behind 25 doors - including two surprises to discover on Christmas Day - it feels particularly generous for a calendar at this price.

What I like most is the mix of beauty and wellness. There are plenty of recognisable names, including Weleda, Trilogy, Q+A, OGX, Antipodes, UpCircle and Hairburst, alongside products that feel like useful additions to my everyday routine rather than things I'd simply use once for the sake of an advent calendar.

Holland and Barrett advent calendar (Image: Holland and Barrett)

The Antipodes Glow Vitamin C Serum, Weleda Skin Food, Q+A Collagen Body Butter and UpCircle Eye Cream are particular highlights for me. There's also a good selection for hair and body, from OGX shampoo and the Hairburst duo to the Q+A AHA Body Scrub and Faith in Nature mask.

I also appreciate that 16 of the products are full size. That's a significant number for a £60 calendar and makes the £266 total value feel much more convincing. It's the sort of calendar I'd recommend to someone who enjoys trying lots of different products without wanting to spend a fortune on an advent countdown.

There are a few more practical additions, too, such as the So Eco Spa Head Band, which isn't the most glamorous surprise but is exactly the sort of thing I'll actually use. The inclusion of wellness products and Holland & Barrett's own supplements also gives the calendar a slightly different feel from the typical beauty-only offering - albeit I couldn't use the collagen supplements because they are non-veggie beef gelatine.

For me, this is a really strong option for anyone who wants maximum variety without a hefty price tag. It might not have quite the same luxury feel as some of the £100-plus calendars, but at £60, with 26 products and a stated value of over £266, the value is difficult to overlook.

Superdrug

Reviewed by – Emilia Kettle

Price: £60

The Superdrug Advent calendar. (Image: Emilia Kettle)

What’s inside the Superdrug 24 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar:

  • Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ PA++++ 10ml
  • Olay Super Serum Mini 14ml
  • Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Probiotics Essence 120ml
  • Me+ Collagen Sheet Mask
  • Aveeno Calm + Restore SPF50 Facial Sunscreen
  • B. Cleanse Melting Cleansing Balm 65g
  • Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Toner 100ml
  • Vitamin E Eye Cream 15ml
  • Me+ Niacinamide Booster Serum 30ml
  • Naturally Radiant Gua Sha Facial Massage Tool
  • Vitamin E Night Cream 100ml
  • VT Reedle Shot 100 2-Step Face Mask
  • Extracts Shea Butter Hand Cream
  • Studio 8 Reusable Makeup Remover Pad
  • Pop Pink Pomelo Face Wash 150ml
  • Me+ Hyaluronic Acid Sheet Mask
  • Lanolips Gingerbread & Candy Cane Duo Gift Set
  • B. Hydrate Brightening Eye Cream
  • Naturally Radiant Glycolic Tonic 100ml
  • Vitamin E Facial Mist 50ml
  • Me+ Salicylic Acid Cleanser 100ml
  • Deep Action Blemish Patches
  • Me+ Hyaluronic Lip Balm
  • Skin Vitamin C Serum 50ml

Verdict: For the first time ever, Superdrug has created its very own beauty advent calendar, offering some of its best skincare across 24 days.

First off, I love the simple and accessible design of this advent, as someone who has opened many calendars, it can often be tricky to get the boxes or draws out.

However, Superdrug has solved that issue by creating smart push holes, allowing you to push the boxes out from the back of the advent, a brilliant and simple addition.

In terms of what the advent offers, it is a great mix of Superdrugs own skincare brand and some top end branded items.

Personal highlights for me include the Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Probiotics Essence, the Me+ Salicylic Acid Cleanser, and the Olay Super Serum.

At £60 but worth £160, Superdrug’s beauty advent is a great bargain and has a lot to offer that any beauty lover will enjoy, and the best part is it will not break the bank.

Best £60-70

No7 25 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar

Reviewed by: Molly Court

Price: £65, available from Boots with over £248 worth of products inside

Skin care and make-up products inside the No7 25 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar (Image: Molly Court/Newsquest)

What’s inside the No7 25 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar:

  • No7 Pro Artist Matte Muse Lipstick Nude Glam 3.3g - full size
  • No7 Pro Artist Luxe Liquid Blush Pink Blush 6.1ml - full size
  • No7 Protect & Perfect Lip Care 10ml - full size
  • No7 Pro Artist Lip Liner Shade Nude Glam 1.2g - full size
  • No7 Pro Artist Lip Shine Oil Rouge Luxe 6.1ml - full size
  • No7 Pro Artist That's A Wrap Tubing Mascara Black 8.5ml - full size
  • No7 Pro Artist 12-Hour Artist Eye Pencil Noir Black 1.2g - full size
  • No7 Lift & Luminate Triple Action Primer 30ml - full size
  • No7 Radiance+ Daily Energising Exfoliating Cleanser 50ml
  • No7 Radiance+ Vitamin C Daily Brightening Moisturiser 25ml
  • No7 Restore & Renew Face & Neck Multi Action Serum 5ml
  • No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream 25ml
  • No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum 5ml
  • No7 Radiance+ Vitamin C Glow Toner 50ml
  • No7 Prime Forever Serum 15ml
  • No7 Voucher - save £5 on a selected No7 Future Renew
  • No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Body Serum 50ml
  • No7 Beautiful Skin Blissful Body Wash 50ml
  • No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Peptide Cleanser 50ml
  • No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Eye Cream 5ml
  • No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal SPF 40 Day Cream 25ml
  • No7 Future Renew™ Damage Reversal Night Serum 5ml
  • No7 Radiance+ Illuminating Hydrogel Eye Mask 3.6g
  • No7 Flawless Finish Blending Sponge
  • No7 Wash Cuffs

Verdict: No7 says the 25 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar can save you over £193 (a “worth it” kind of saving I would say).

For under £100 it has the perfect mix of skin care and make-up staples from their best collections; Future Renew, Protect and Perfect, Lift and Luminate, Restore and Renew, Radiance and Pro Artist.

It’s certainly one of the more budget-friendly options for 2026.

There’s also a good range of trendy beauty products (lip oil, gel eye masks, vitamin C etc).

It includes eight full-sized products which are mostly make-up products – however, I personally would have preferred a few more full-sized skin care items.

(Image: Molly Court/Newsquest)

There’s also a No7 voucher behind one of the doors (save £5 on a selected No7 Future Renew product) but to be honest I think it would have been better to put another product inside to avoid making the customer spend more, even if it was an accessory to accompany the beauty blender and wash cuffs.

No7 Pro Artist make-up (Image: Molly Court/Newsquest)

Overall, I think it’s a lovely beauty advent calendar that’s affordable and has a bit of everything.

It’s great to see a beauty advent calendar full of good stuff that you know you will use or at least want to try (even the lipstick, lip liner etc are wonderful nude tones, no vibrant red shades in sight that you will only use once this Christmas). What a treat.

Boots 24 Days of Skin Skincare Advent Calendar

Reviewed by – Emilia Kettle

Price: £70

The Boots skin care Advent calendar. (Image: Emilia Kettle)

What’s inside the Boots 24 Days of Skin Skincare Advent Calendar:

  • Anua Anua PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Mist
  • Haruharu Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence
  • Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Toner
  • Byoma Phyto-Mucin Glow Serum
  • Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water
  • The INKEY List Oat Cleansing Balm
  • RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream
  • Genabelle PDRN Rejuvenating Cream
  • HABI Sunny Shield SPF 40
  • Q+A Salicylic Acid Body Wash
  • e.l.f. SKIN Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm
  • Burt’s Bees Tinted Lip Balm Red Dahlia
  • Boots Glossy Lip Crème Caramel
  • Hero Mighty Patch Original Spot Patches
  • Curel Moisture Repair Eye Cream
  • Soap & Glory Vanilla-licious Fragrance Mist
  • Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
  • PRAI Beauty Ageless Throat and Decolletage Crème
  • Dr.Reju-All Advanced PDRN Rejuvenating Mask
  • Zeriod Soothing Cream
  • Tocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50 PA++++
  • Clean Skin Club Clean Towels® Original Travel
  • Mediheal Collagen Ampoule Pad
  • Nursem Caring Hand CreamHand Cream

Verdict: For the first time Boots has created a dedicated skin care advent with the Boots 24 Days of Skin Skincare Advent Calendar costing £70.

Worth £303.56, the advent is a lovely pink design that you will not want to throw away once you have finished the calendar.

As someone who is particularly strict about the type of skincare I use (thanks sensitive skin), I was very happy to find that Boots has largely picked products that can be used for most skin types.

I was a big fan of the mix of K-Beauty, higher end and drug store products that are all worth the money and a great way to test out items you might be curious to try.

You can expect nearly all full-sized items, with personal favourite items including the Anua PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Mist and the Q+A Salicylic Acid Body Wash.

For £70, I think the Boots 24 days of skincare is well worth your money and time, and the extra bonus is you will fully stock up for a long time.

Best £70-£80

M&S Beauty Advent Calendar

Reviewed by: Jade Wright

Price: £75, worth over £460. Sign up here to be one of the first to get it.

The M&S Beauty Advent Calendar officially launches in-store and online on October 13.

M&S Beauty Advent Calendar 2026 (Image: Jade Wright)

What's Inside:

*Full-size product

Verdict: M&S has really stepped things up with its 2026 beauty advent calendar, and for £75, I think this is one of the most impressive options I've seen at this price point. Worth over £460, it brings together 25 products spanning skincare, make-up, haircare, fragrance and wellness, with a particularly strong selection of full-size treats.

For me, the biggest draw is the mix of established beauty favourites and brands I might not necessarily have discovered otherwise. There are some serious names in here, from Estée Lauder, Clinique and Benefit to Color Wow, Aveda, Floral Street and bareMinerals, while the inclusion of M&S Beauty favourites such as Formula and &Sleep makes it feel like a true showcase of the wider M&S beauty offering.

The full-size products are a particular highlight. I'm especially pleased to see the Estée Lauder Double Wear Primer, ICONIC London Glazing Lip Gloss, Sweed Le Lipstick, Prai Sculpting Throat & Décolletage Serum and Organic Pharmacy Hyaluronic Acid Serum included. These are the sort of products that make an advent calendar feel genuinely exciting rather than simply filling the drawers with small samples.

I also love the variety. One day you're getting a nourishing hair treatment or skincare hero, the next there's a lipstick, mascara or fragrance to discover. The two perfumes from Discover and Floral Street add a lovely luxurious touch, while the sleep-focused products from Formula, &Sleep and This Works make this feel particularly well-rounded.

And then there's the box itself. The candy-stripe design and Love That! branding give it a fun, festive feel, but it's still attractive enough that I'd happily keep it on display throughout December.

At £75 for more than £460 worth of beauty, I think this is excellent value. It feels carefully edited rather than simply packed with products, and there's enough variety to appeal to beauty obsessives and anyone who simply enjoys having a little luxury to unwrap each morning.

For me, this is a very easy recommendation. M&S has managed to make its 2026 calendar feel premium without pushing the price into the three-figure territory, and I'd expect this one to be particularly popular when it launches.

Pretty Little Thing

Reviewed by – Emilia Kettle

Price: £80

The Pretty Little Thing Advent calendar. (Image: Emilia Kettle)

What’s inside the Pretty Little Thing 2026 Advent calendar:

  • Pink Honey - PHreckly - Freckle Pen 0.7g
  • Dr Pawpaw - Lip & Eye Balm 8ml
  • Iconic London - Get Cheeky Face Powder Palette 4 x 4g
  • Spotlight Oral Care - Teeth Whitening Powder Diamond PAP 6g
  • My Mood - Walk On The Wild Side Foot Mask
  • Revolution - Pout Bomb Plumping Gloss - Glaze Clear 4.6ml
  • Bbold - Face Serum 50ml
  • Medimd - Hyaluronic Acid Sheet Face Mask
  • Bbold - Exfoliating Glove
  • Land Of Lashes - Half Lash - Natural Look
  • Brushworks - Cleanse & Refresh Face Pads
  • Glow For It - Mini Lash Serum 2ml
  • Spectrum Collections - Pink Blending Sponge
  • Nails Inc - Mani Marker - Flamingo Pink Neon
  • Sunkissed - Fluffy Headband
  • Sabrina Carpenter - Cherry Baby Eau De Parfum 10ml
  • Bloom & Blossom - Hands Up Age-defying Hand Cream 50ml
  • Hair Gain - Hair Mask 50ml
  • Nail HQ - Almond Pearl Glaze False Adhesive Nail
  • Spectrum Collections - Dual Ended Brush
  • Project Plump - Plump Job Lip Plumping Gloss 2.7ml
  • Made By Mitchell - Beam Lip Gloss - Mango Juice 5.5ml
  • Glow For It - Mini Brow Serum 2ml
  • The Flat Lay Co. - Mini Keyring Pouch - Sweet Pink Hearts

Verdict: Costing £80 and worth £297, the Pretty Little Thing 2026 beauty advent calendar has a great design with a Christmassy pattern but with a PLT twit including a pink unicorn.

The 24-day advent has good mix of hair, skin and beauty items, and you can expect a few more tools than you might get in other calendars like a exfoliating glove and cleansing pads.

Although it had a good mix, it did feel a tiny bit underwhelming, finding that I would not typically use or need most of the items inside.

However, there was some highlights like The Flat Lay Co mini keyring pouch and the Hair Gain hair mask.

Pretty Little Thing has created a good advent for 2026, but I feel that at £80, it could have a better range of products.

Best £80-90

Glossybox

Reviewed by – Emilia Kettle

Price: £90 (£75 for subscribers)

The Glossybox Advent calendar. (Image: Emilia Kettle)

What’s inside the Glossybox 2026 Advent calendar:

  • Avant Skincare - Antioxidising Micro-Algae Eye Protect Serum
  • Doctors Formula - Probiotic 12 Hour Day Protection Moisturiser
  • Rodial - Collagen Booster Drops
  • Commodity - Milk Orchid Expressive
  • Medik8 - Hydr8 B5 Intense
  • Patrick Ta - Major Headlines Double-Take Cream and Powder Blush Duo 'She's the Moment'
  • Huda Beauty - Easy Bake Blur Primer
  • 19/99 Beauty - Cream Highlight Stick 'Miele'
  • Delilah Cosmetics - Eye Line Longwear Retractable Pencil 'Twig'
  • HelloSKIN - Bio-Collagen Treatment Mask
  • Spectrum Collections - Perfect Blend 3 Piece Eye Set
  • GLOSSYBOX - Scented Candle 'Wild Amberwood'
  • We Are Paradoxx - Pro-Density Anti-Breakage Hair Repair Mask
  • Made By Mitchell - Lash Lacquer Mascara 'Black'
  • The Beauty Crop - Oui Cherie Setting Mist
  • GLOSSYBOX - Eyelash Curler
  • Nails.INC - Gimme Strength Nail Strengthener
  • Gem - Fragrance Mist for Body & Hair 'Coconut Vanilla'
  • Anatomicals - Merry Berry's Cranberry Stuffed Shower Gel
  • So Eco - Microfibre Hair Towel
  • Aveeno - Skin Relief Moisturising Lotion
  • Beauty Works - Pearl Nourishing Shampoo
  • Beauty Works - Pearl Nourishing Conditioner
  • MUA Makeup Academy - Hydra Juice Peptide Lip Oil 'Heartfelt Hun'
  • BEAUTYPRO - Warming Eye Mask
  • Catrice - Plumping Lip Liner '110 Stay Seductive'

Verdict: For 2026 Glossybox has created a lovely pink and bow design with individual draws for each day as opposed to boxes.

The sturdy box is a decent size that can easily be put on a counter side in the build up to the big day without taking up too much room.

Plus, unlike most advents, Glossybox gives you 25 boxes with an extra bonus on the final day.

I was happy to find that Glossybox had chosen a good range of beauty, hair and skin care products with a mix of higher end and some on the more affordable size.

Nearly all the products are full sized, with personally favourites including the Commodity Milk Orchid Expressive and the Patrick TA Powder Blush Duo.

At £90, the 2026 Glossybox advent calendar has a lot to offer, and the items lean towards viral and trending brands making it perfect for those who love to try out new products.

Best £90-100

Boots 12 Days of Scent Fragrance Advent Calendar

Reviewed by – Emilia Kettle

Price: £90

The Boots fragrance Advent calendar. (Image: Emilia Kettle)

What’s inside the Boots 12 Days of Scent Fragrance Advent Calendar:

Verdict: The Boots 12 Days of Scent Fragrance Advent Calendar is another first for the high street beauty, offering perfume fanatics the chance to try out 15 different scents.

Once again, Boots has created a lovely design, with a tasteful white, silver and gold sturdy box design that hints at the luxury hiding inside.

Inside, Boots has once again done a fabulous job at picking high end products that will surprise you every day including some popular celebrity perfumes like Billie Ellish and Sabrina Capernter.

Although it offers a good mix of products, they are largely travel size with the final day offering a full-size Givenchy L'interdit Eau de Parfum.

Personally, I would have liked a bit more variety in size, with maybe one more full size to really make it feel like its money’s worth.

However, if you are a Fragrance fan, then the Boots 12 Days of Scent is not something to pass up on, offering a great range of products in a new fun way.

ASOS

Reviewed by – Emilia Kettle

Price: £98

The ASOS Advent calendar. (Image: Emilia Kettle)

What’s inside the ASOS 2026 Advent calendar:

  • Patchology Serve Chilled Rose Eye Gel Patches, full size
  • Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash, 30ml
  • haruharu wonder Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence, 30ml
  • LANEIGE Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturiser, 20ml
  • MEDICUBE PDRN Pink Peptide Serum, full size
  • BIODANCE Rejuvenating Caviar PDRN Real Deep Mask, full size
  • Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Light Wand - Pillow Talk Original, full size
  • Benefit Benetint Liquid Blusher, full size
  • Hair By Sam McKnight Cool Girl Volume Blow Dry Foam, full size
  • e.l.f. Power Grip Matte Primer, full size
  • KIKO Milano 3D Hydra Lipglosss - Limited Edition - 43 Timeless Rose, full size
  • Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge, full size
  • Glow Hub Lip & Cheek Glow Balm - Jammy, full size
  • Gisou Honey Infused Lip Oil - Glazed Plum, full size
  • Iconic London – Soft and Smokey Eyeshadow Palette, full size
  • NUXE Huile Prodigieuse Floral Pink Shimmer Dry Oil 10ml
  • Morphe signature Lip Pencil - Sweet Tea, full size
  • Wella Professionals Oil Reflections Luminous Smoothening Hair Oil, 30ml
  • Anua Niacinamide 10 Txa 4 Serum 10ml
  • Sol de Janeiro Body Badalada Vitamin Infused Body Lotion, 30ml
  • ARKIVE The Future Youth Treatment Mask 60ml
  • The INKEY List Hydrocolloid Pimple Patches, full size
  • Sunday Riley CEO Glow Vitamin C and Turmeric Face Oil 10ml
  • Psychic Sisters x ASOS Exclusive Citrine Gemstone Candle, full size
  • Rituals The Ritual of Ayurveda Body Scrub, 125g

Verdict: ASOS might not be known for their beauty offerings, however its 2026 beauty advent calendar is worth a gander.

Costing £98, I had high expectations an I am glad to say ASOS did not disappoint.

The brand has created a smart compact box design with a lovely deep red and zebra print pattern throughout, as well as some fun hints on the boxes that give you an idea of what to expect.

There is a strong mix of hair, beauty and skin care products across a mix of price points which really helps cover the base for everyone.

ASOS advent’s main star is the Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Light Wand, but personal highlights for me was the LANEIGE Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturiser and the Gisou Honey Infused Lip Oil.

Unlike some advent’s where you are left wondering how much of it you will use, I think that ASOS has chosen a bank of products that are all of use.

But, if I were to have one tiny criticism, I have to admit that I was not the biggest fan of boxes being behind others, but for the array of products it is something that I can overlook.

The Perfume Shop Perfume Advent Calendar

Reviewed by: Jade Wright

Price: £99, with just 7,000 calendars available.

Merry Spritzmas Fragrance Advent Calendar 2026 (Image: Jade Wright)

What's Inside:

Verdict: If perfume is your idea of the perfect Christmas treat, The Perfume Shop's 2026 advent calendar is one I'd be very happy to have on my dressing table. Priced at £99, it's packed with 24 scented treats and surprises, bringing together an impressive roll call of some of the biggest names in fragrance.

For me, the biggest appeal is the sheer variety. There are some seriously recognisable scents from YSL, Lancôme, Mugler, Carolina Herrera, Rabanne and Jean Paul Gaultier, alongside fragrances from Versace, Issey Miyake, BOSS and Lacoste. It's a brilliant opportunity to try scents I might not otherwise reach for, and I particularly like that the edit isn't focused solely on women's fragrance.

Perfume Shop advent calendar (Image: Perfume Shop)

The selection for him is equally appealing, with Issey Miyake Le Sel d’Issey, Rabanne Invictus Elixir Parfum, Versace Eros Najim Parfum, Michael Kors Pour Homme Absolu and Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu all making an appearance. That makes this feel like a genuinely versatile calendar rather than one aimed at a single type of fragrance lover.

I also think the silver Travalo is a clever addition. A miniature perfume is lovely, but having a refillable atomiser to take a favourite scent out and about is something I'll actually use long after Christmas.

There is another reason I'd be happy to spend £99 on this one: £5 from every calendar sold will be donated to Look Good Feel Better, supporting the charity's work with people living with cancer. It's a lovely extra touch that gives the countdown a little more meaning.

With only 7,000 available, I'd definitely recommend getting in early if this is on your Christmas wish list. Last year's calendar reportedly sold out within weeks, and with the waitlist already showing strong demand, I wouldn't expect this year's stock to hang around.

For me, this is a brilliant choice for fragrance obsessives who would rather discover a new scent every day than open a calendar filled with the usual beauty mix. It feels festive, indulgent and genuinely exciting — exactly what I want from a Spritzmas countdown.

Best over £100

LOOKFANTASTIC Beauty Advent Calendar

Reviewed by: Jade Wright

Price: £120, worth over £665, available to pre-order now with dispatch from October 9, 2026.

What's Inside:

25 drawers containing 27 beauty products, including 19 full-size products, spanning skincare, make-up, haircare, bodycare, fragrance and beauty tools.

  • Medik8 Total Moisture Daily Cleansing Gel 145ml — Full Size
  • LANEIGE Vanilla Lip Glowy Balm 10g — Full Size
  • ESPA Bergamot & Jasmine Bath and Shower Gel 100ml — Deluxe Size
  • Aveda Cherry Almond Softening Shampoo 250ml — Full Size
  • Aveda Cherry Almond Softening Conditioner 200ml — Full Size
  • Benefit Roller Lash 8.5g — Full Size
  • Kanzen Pore Purifier 125ml — Full Size
  • Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze 8g — Full Size
  • MZ Skin Hydra Lift Golden Facial Treatment Mask x1 — Full Size
  • Aveeno Skin Relief Body Oil Spray 50ml — Deluxe Size
  • The Beauty Crop Primer 20ml — Full Size
  • The Beauty Crop Glow Milk Lip Oil 3.5ml — Full Size
  • Avant Hyaluronic Acid Molecular Boost Eye Cream 10ml — Full Size
  • LOOKFANTASTIC Reusable Eye Patches x1
  • Color Wow Kale Cocktail 200ml — Full Size
  • Made by Mitchell Blursh – Strawberry Cream 6ml — Full Size
  • The White Company Luxury Home Spray – Amalfi Lemon 95ml — Full Size
  • Clinique Moisture Surge 100 Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator 50ml — Full Size
  • Ameliorate Transforming Body Lotion 100ml — Deluxe Size
  • MAC Fix+ Setting Spray 100ml — Full Size
  • Spectrum Sponge Duo x2 — Full Size
  • Hair by Sam McKnight Cool Girl Texture Spray 250ml — Full Size
  • The Ordinary UV Filters SPF 45 Serum 60ml — Full Size
  • UKLash Lash Serum 1ml — Deluxe Size
  • Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '40 Perfume Mist 90ml — Deluxe Size
  • Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Ultra Blur 6g — Deluxe Size
  • Elemis Pro-Collagen Night Cream 30ml — Deluxe Size

Verdict: LOOKFANTASTIC has really pulled out all the stops with its 2026 beauty advent calendar, and at £120 for more than £665 worth of products, I think this is one of the year's strongest multi-brand offerings. There are 27 products hidden across the 25 drawers, with an impressive 19 being full size, so it feels considerably more generous than a calendar filled predominantly with tiny samples.

What I particularly like is the variety. From the Medik8 cleanser and Clinique Moisture Surge to Benefit Roller Lash, Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze and MAC Fix+, there are plenty of instantly recognisable beauty names alongside products I might not necessarily have picked up for myself.

The skincare offering is a real highlight for me, with the likes of Avant, Elemis, Medik8 and Clinique making this feel genuinely luxurious. But there's enough make-up, haircare and fragrance to stop it becoming too skincare-heavy, and finding a Sol de Janeiro mist or Hair by Sam McKnight styling spray behind a door adds that element of excitement I want from an advent calendar.

I also think the £120 price point is compelling. It's certainly an investment, but with a contents value of more than £665 and 19 full-size products, the saving is substantial. For anyone who loves discovering cult beauty products or wants a little luxury every morning in December, this feels like a particularly good option.

For me, this is exactly the kind of advent calendar that makes the countdown to Christmas feel special: plenty of big-name beauty, a generous number of full-size products and enough variety to keep every door interesting.

Rating: 10/10

29 ½ High Street Advent Calendar

Reviewed by: Jade Wright

Price: £135 / €163, available online and instore

Lush advent calendars are bold and colourful (Image: Lush)

What's Inside:

  • Snoozy Bear bath bomb — Gift Exclusive
  • Honey Bear bath bomb — Gift Exclusive
  • Rosie Bear bath bomb — Gift Exclusive
  • Carrot bath bomb — Gift Exclusive
  • Celebrate bubble bar mini — Gift Exclusive
  • Sleepy bubble bar mini
  • Toby's Magic Cow bath bomb
  • Brightside bubble bar mini
  • Unicorn Horn bubble bar
  • Intergalactic bath bomb
  • Candy Cane bubble bar
  • Snow Fairy roll 100g
  • Christmas Eve bubble bar mini
  • Arctic Fox bath bomb
  • Christmas Tree bath bomb
  • Sugar Plum Fairy bath bomb
  • Jet Ski bath bomb
  • Magical Santa bath bomb
  • The Christmas Penguin bath bomb
  • Snowman Dreaming bath bomb
  • Snow Fairy bath bomb
  • Reindeer bath bomb
  • Silent Night bath bomb
  • Dominick The Donkey bath bomb
  • Butterbear bath bomb

Verdict: If, like me, you consider a long, luxurious bath one of the best things about Christmas, Lush's 29 ½ High Street Advent Calendar is a seriously tempting countdown. Named after the address of the very first Lush shop, it is packed with 25 bath bombs and bubble bars, mixing nostalgic favourites such as Snow Fairy, Intergalactic and Unicorn Horn with five gift-exclusive treats that make the collection feel extra special.

I've had previous Lush calendars - I'm a big fan of the brand - and I particularly love the balance between old favourites and the new additions. Snoozy Bear, Honey Bear and Rosie Bear are adorable, while the Celebrate bubble bar feels like exactly the sort of festive treat I want to save for a particularly indulgent December evening.

The presentation is another big selling point for me. The colourful box has been created by Lush's Gift Design Team and is made from 100% recycled board, while even the ribbon has an impressive recycled story behind it. It feels beautifully considered rather than like packaging designed simply to be thrown away once Christmas is over.

At £135, this is undoubtedly a splurge, but you're getting 25 products, including five gift exclusives, and the whole thing feels like a proper Lush experience rather than simply a collection of miniatures. For a devoted bath lover, I think it would make a genuinely exciting Christmas gift — or a very tempting present to myself.

Boots 24 Days of Luxe Beauty Advent Calendar

Reviewed by – Emilia Kettle

Price: £150

The Boots Luxe Advent calendar. (Image: Emilia Kettle)

What’s inside the Boots 24 Days of Luxe Beauty Advent Calendar:

  • Huda Beauty Easy Bake Setting Spray
  • Clinique Take The Day Off™ Cleansing Balm
  • Benefit Badgal Bang! - Volumising Mascara
  • Iconic London Multi-Use Cream Blush, Bronze and Highlight Palette
  • NARS The Multiple Blush Stick in the shade Orgasm Crave
  • Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Lift + Sculpt Eye Cream
  • MAC Lip Pencil in the shade SOAR
  • Rituals The Ritual of Ayurveda Indian Rose & Sweet Almond Foaming Shower Gel
  • Sol De Janeiro Cheirosa 91 Perfume Mist
  • Caudalie Vinoperfect Brightening Dark Spot Serum
  • Ole Henriksen Peach Glaze Glow Niacinamide Serum With Vitamin C
  • Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask in the shade Sweet Candy
  • Aveda Rosemary Mint Purifying Shampoo
  • Aveda Rosemary Mint Purifying Conditioner
  • Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Leave-In Conditioner
  • Wella Professionals Ultimate Color Miracle Leave-in Mask For All Coloured Hair
  • Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse® Or Golden Shimmering Multi-Purpose Dry Oil for Face, Body and Hair
  • Mamonde Calming Shot Azulene Ampoule
  • Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Ultra Blur Mini
  • Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer Mini
  • Floral Street Wild Vanilla Orchid Eau de Parfum
  • Lancôme Génifique Ultimate Serum
  • Color Wow One Minute Transformation
  • The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides Moisturiser
  • Illyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream
  • MAC Mini MACximal Silky Matte Lipstick in the shade MEHR
  • You will also receive either one of the following at random: Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Stix High-Shimmer Gloss Stick in the shade Fu$$y or Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Stix High-Shimmer Gloss Stick in the shade Fenty Glow

Verdict: For £150 you expect a lot for your buck, and I can testify that the Boots 24 Days of Luxe Beauty Advent Calendar more than delivers.

Starting with design it has a lovely Christmassy bow and sparkle look and a draw system adding a little touch of posh as opposed to the typical window advents.

But it is what’s inside the Boots Luxe advent that really elevates it above the rest.

With a mix of beauty, skincare and haircare items, the high street beauty brand has covered all elements, all at a great quality.

Personal highlights include the full-sized Sol De Janeiro Cheirosa 91 Perfume Mist and the full-sized Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask.

Unlike some other brands, Boots has done a fantastic job at offering a mix of full sized and travel sized items, with more than half the items at full size.

At £150, but worth more than £700, the Boots 24 Days of Luxe delivers beyond what you can imagine.

It is the perfect advent for any beauty guru and is well worth the Christmas splurge.