Best Beauty Advent Calendars Of 2024

9th November 2024 | By Natasha Harding

If you’re in the market for a beauty advent calendar this year, then it’ll interest you to know that you can already buy a slew of the most iconic and loved ones. Here’s your guide to the brands to know, what’s included in each calendar, along with the value offered for each option. Here, we round up the best beauty advent calendars of 204.

What are the best beauty advent calendars?

As for the best beauty advent calendars to buy, we’re all about brands that offer value. We’re talking cult-loved products, a luxurious feel and, where possible, a somewhat reasonable price tag (or at least a notable saving). From this list, some of the brands boasting the largest savings are Harrods (save £1,349), British Vogue (save £,1295), Space NK (save £950), Liberty London (save £945), Harvey Nichols (save £750).

Best beauty advent calendars of 2024

1.

Available: Now
Number of products: 28
Valued at: £1,205
What’s inside: The Rolls Royce of beauty advents, Liberty’s iconic calendar is the most successful product in the London store’s long history. When it first launched you’d see beauty diehards snaking round the corners of the Regent Street store to get their hands on one. Now, thankfully, you can order online and have it delivered direct to you door. Promising savings worth £945, including 18 full size products from brands like Skin Rocks, Ex Nihilo and La Mer, the Beauty Advent Calendar will cover all your beauty bases.

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2.

Available: Now
Number of products: 25
Valued at: Over £1,000
What’s inside: Harvey Nichols’ Beauty Advent Calendar is filled with beauty bestsellers like Charlotte Tilbury, Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Le Labo, La Prairie and Sisley Paris to Fenty Beauty, Trinny London, Sol de Janeiro and Xerjoff, including 18 full size products.
3.

Available: Now
Valued at: £1,200
What’s inside: Any bonafide beauty fan knows Space NK is the beauty destination for sourcing everything from science-driven brands to innovative gadgets and niche cult heroes. Their beauty advent calendar is now even bigger and better for 2024, including a range of hyped, full size products from brands like Color WOW, Ultra Violette, Drunk Elephant, Summer Fridays, Glossier and more.
4.

Available: Now
Number of products: 25
Valued at: £537.50
What’s inside: If you’re a skincare buff, then Elemis’ calendar is already likely on your radar. Featuring the brand’s beloved Pro-Collagen Naked Cleansing Balm and Pro-Collagen Marine Cream, this will see you through many months to come.
5.

Available: Now
Number of products: 25
Valued at: £1,599
What’s inside: Augustinus Bader, Charlotte Tilbury, Dr. Barbara Sturm, TOM FORD and La Mer are just a taster of some of the names on the list, with plenty of full-size products included to keep your beauty cabinet stocked up until next Christmas.
6.

Available: Now
Number of products: 40
Valued at: £1,100
What’s inside: Cult Beauty are going big this year with 40 products, including 19 full size favourite and six Cult Beauty exclusives. Expect products from brands like Sol de Janeiro, Laneige, Kate Somerville, Patrick Ta and more.
7.

Available: Pre-order now
Number of products: 27
Valued at: £565
What’s inside: LookFantastic’s 2024 calendar is filled with 27 beauty delights, completed by a stellar selection of brands including Estée Lauder, Elemis, Peter Thomas Roth and Anastasia Beverly Hills.

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8.

Available: Now
Number of products: 12
Valued at: £442.49
What’s inside: One of our Editor’s favourite brands, Eve Lom’s Beauty Advent is packed with quality skincare heroes. Our top picks include the Radiance Repair Retinol Serum and the Gel Balm Cleanser.

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9.

Available: Now
Number of products: 24
Valued at: £126
What’s inside: One of the more affordable beauty advents to make this list, L’Occitane’s offering is packed with goodies including the brand’s Almond Shower Oil, Overnight Reset Serum and a range of hand creams.
10.

Available: Now
Number of products: 12
Valued at: £243
What’s inside: This year’s calendar lineup is yet to be released but last year’s featured 12 drawers containing some of her most magical and award-winning makeup and skincare icons.
11.

Available: Now
Number of products: 12
What’s inside: Clarins has rounded up its most iconic and loved products for the 2024 advent, including the Lip Comfort Oil (in shade honey) and the Moisture Rich Body Lotion.
12.

Available: Now (dispatch after 21 October)
Number of products: 27
Valued at: £1,080
What’s inside: Fortnum & Mason’s gone and shared the full product list for their 2024 calendar, including a range of skincare, haircare, fragrance and wellness treats. Plus, it has 23 full-sized products. The most notable items include Sol de Janeiro Bum Bum Cream, Wildsmith Active Repair Copper Peptide Serum, and Bramley Marigold Purifying Face Mask.
13.

Available: Now
Number of products: 32
Valued at: £933.13
What’s inside: Featuring 32 full and deluxe-size beauty products from Charlotte Tilbury, Sol De Janeiro, Parfums de Marly, and more, John Lewis’ advent calendar is one to bookmark.
14.

Available: Now
Number of products: 24
Valued at: £295
What’s inside: Of course this includes the most iconic Benefit products we know and love, including the POREfessional Face Primer, Hoola Matte Bronzer Mini and Benetint Rose-Tinted Lip & Cheek Stain.

Available: Now
Number of products: 26
Valued at: £768
What’s inside: Treat yourself to this deluxe bundle featuring brands like Murad, Bobbi Brown, Clinique, Eve Lom, Too Faced and more. Plus, how sweet is the pretty pink packaging?

Available: Now
Number of products: 12
Valued at: £159
What’s inside: If last year’s calendar is anything to go off, we predict another sell out release from Sculpted By Aimee. Last year, the brand’s calendar sold out during pre-order in under 14 hours. For this year we know that the offering will be packed with top beauty essentials for party season, including five minis and seven full-sized products, five of which are new and exclusive.
17.

Available: Pre-order open
Number of products: 25 – plus a year’s subscription to British Vogue
Valued at: £1,650
What’s inside: British Vogue’s Festive Advent Calendar is back for another year with the 2024 lineup now confirmed. Highlights include products from brands like Rodial, Burberry, Hair By Sam McKnight, Laura Mercier, Dr Barbara Sturm, and many more. Plus, £75,000 of the proceeds will be split between three charities Vogue supports: Sistah Space, akt, and Women for Refugee Women.
18.

Available: Pre-order now
Number of products: 40
Valued at: £1,000
What’s inside: Following the sell-out success of its first ever advent calendar, Sephora UK has dropped an even bigger beauty selection in time for the festive season. The hand selected line-up includes Glow Recipe, Rare Beauty, Makeup By Mario, Olaplex and more.
19.

Available: Waitlist open
Number of products: 38
Valued at: £1,024
What’s inside: Enjoy 38 exclusive-to-Selfridges beauty favourites, including 22 full-size products, from brands including Charlotte Tilbury, Fenty Beauty, Tatcha and more as you count down to the big day.
20.

Available: Now
Number of products: 8
What’s inside: Housed in Ormonde Jayne’s traditional orange colours and drawing on the lucky number 8, this Advent Calendar contains 8 drawers with an 88mls bottle of perfume, our 10mls Travel Sprays and 3 Festive Candles.
21.

Available: Now
Number of products: 25
What’s inside: Includes a selection of timeless and seasonal colognes, miniature candles and bath & body favourites in smaller sizes, as well as a Travel Candle and a 30ml festive fragrance.
22.

Available: Join the wait list
Number of products: 24
Valued at: £310
What’s inside: Unlock a daily delight with 24 days of nature-inspired surprises, including three full-size products; from the bestselling Rare Rose Face Oil, exclusive Lip Care Balm and seasonal must-have Energy Essential Oil Blend Roll-on.

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23.

Available: Now
Number of products: 12
Valued at: £223
What’s inside: A 12-piece beauty advent calendar that will get you ready to glow, featuring travel-ready bestsellers and three full-size favourites.
24.

Available: Now
Number of products: 24
Valued at: £166.90
What’s inside: Starring bath, body, beauty and fragrance gifts, ranging from the Elixir Collection Miracle Keratin Recovery Hair Mask to an Advent Mini Candle in Smooth Violet.
25.

Available: Now
Number of products: 24
Valued at: £172
What’s inside: Unwrap the Magic of the Holiday Season with Shiseido’s Advent Calendar. Make this holiday season unforgettable for you and your loved ones with the ultimate beauty experience from Shiseido.
26.

Number of products: 24
Valued at: £160
What’s inside: Discover GAIA’s nourishing range of products, with 24 items from their bath, body, and face ranges, including full-size facial serums, a selection of 100ml amenities and award-winning skincare products, worth over £300. Boost your well-being and encourage self-care every day in the lead-up to the festive season.

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