Reviewing Beauty Advent Calendars Is Our Job—These Are, Hands Down, the 41 Best for 2025

Release date: Available now

Price: £240

Worth: Over £1,100

Product count: The Classic Curation: 35 products, 20 full-size

This year, Cult Beauty offered two versions of its popular advent calendar: The Classic Curation and The Limited Edition Curation, which features fragrance amongst the skincare, makeup and hair care within its drawers. Sadly, The Limited Edition Curation sold out almost immediately, but if you like to shop a range of brands, then I suspect The Classic Curation will more than suffice. With 20 full-sized products, is a stunner. Plus, three lucky calendars contain golden tickets worth £1,000 to spend at Cult Beauty.

Release date: Available now

Price: £275

Worth: £1,245

Product count: 30 (20 full-size)

Liberty's advent calendar is a thing of beauty. Worth a whopping £1,245, it comes with 20 full-sized products and 10 miniatures, and the brand has even hidden golden tickets worth £1000 to spend at the iconic store in 15 of the calendars (very Charlie The Chocolate Factory, I know). As per usual, this calendar is for the luxury lovers, with brands such as Ex Nihilo, Jones Road, Lisa Eldridge and Augustinus Bader.

Release date: Available now

Price: £105

Worth: £655

Product count: 25 (17 full-size)

Consider your festive season officially sorted. Look Fantastic is offering three different advent calendars this year (including The Grooming Advent Calendar, £85, and The Fragrance Advent Calendar, £130), and The Beauty Advent Calendar is brimming with over £655 worth of iconic favourites and luxe must-haves, featuring 17 full-sized products and coveted brands such as MAC, Laneige and Sol De Janiero. It's a true steal for any beauty lover.

Release date: Available now

Price: £250

Worth: £1136

Product count: 37 (24 full-size)

Behold: The Selfridges Beauty Advent Calendar, which is brimming with a whopping 37 products. The great thing about this calendar is that many products are exclusive to Selfridges (i.e., you won't find them in any other advent calendars), and you can expect luxury favourites from Augustinus Bader and Hourglass to cult-favourites from Refy and Gisou.

Release date: Waitlist available now

Price: £175

Worth: £700

Product count: 20 (including full size, travel size and deluxe miniatures)

Fragrance fans, get ready. Harvey Nichols's 12 Days of Fragrance Advent Calendar 2025 is almost here. It sold out in 24 hours last year, so make sure you sign up now if you want to get your hands on it. Inside the 12 drawers are 20 scented surprises, from full-size bottles to handy handbag minis. You can expect to see cult luxury fragrance houses such as Creed, Parfums de Marly and Kilian, as well as niche perfume brands like Xerjoff, Matière Première, Frederic Malle, D.S Durga and Trudon.

Release date: Pre-order available

Price: £225

Worth: £1025

Product count: 41 (24 full-size)

Sephora's Favourites Beauty Advent Calendar never disappoints, and this year, it's better than ever. It houses a whopping 41 products (that's almost two products to open per day) as well as 24 full-size goodies amongst its 25 doors. The brand selection is particularly good this year, with chic brands like Merit, Summer Fridays, Tatcha and Rare Beauty. Plus, there is something for every generation, making it perfect for sharing.

Release date: Available now

Price: £360

Product count: 25 (1 full-size)

Who doesn't want to receive a Jo Malone London advent calendar as a gift? Nothing sets our hearts aflutter more than the launch of Jo Malone London's annual advent calendar, and this year's one is quite spectacular. Housed in a pinwheel-style box, you'll find minis of Jo Malone London's timeless and seasonal colognes, bodycare minis, a scented travel candle and a full-size 30ml fragrance on day 25.

Release date: Available now

Price: £570

Product count: 24

"Nothing says luxury quite like a Christian Dior beauty advent calendar, and this one is possibly the most extravagantly luxurious I have ever set my sights on. Not only is it a visual masterpiece, but what's inside is equally as impressive. There is classic fragrances, iconic makeup products, super luxurious skincare and even a Dior candle. It's every luxury lover's dream," says beauty director Shannon Lawlor.

Release date: Available now

Price: £250

Worth: £483

Product count: 24

"Nothing says cosy wellness quite like Cowshed, and this hamper is full to the brim of some of the most efficacious and best smelling beauty products in the game. I'm talking full-size body lotions, candles, haircare and body washes. It's basically like bringing Soho House home," says Shannon.

Release date: Available now

Price: £560

Product count: 25

"Guerlain is, in my opinion, in the top five best beauty brands in existence. It is a brand steeped in history, heritage and efficacy. Its French roots shine through in its luxurious touch. This advent calendar is undeniably special. Inside is all sorts of fragrance (some of the best juices ever made), skincare formulas sure to blow anything else you've ever tried out of the water and Guerlain makeup icons that everyone deserves to own," says Shannon.

Release date: Pre-order now

Price: £399

Product count: 25

How stunning is this year's advent calendar from Diptyque? Shaped like a luxurious book, 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 and more. Plus, it even comes with a limited-edition gold Sapin candle.

Release date: Available now

Price: £195

Worth: Over £319

Product count: 25

The highly covetable White Company beauty advent calendar is back for another year, with 25 days of best-selling scents and the chicest packaging we've ever seen. Plus, this year has more full-sized products than ever before.

Release date: Available now

Price: £160

Worth: £558

Product count: 14

I audibly gasped when I first saw this fragrance advent calendar. It has every single cool-girl fragrance brand you can imagine, from Diptyque to Byredo and Glossier to Acqua Di Parma. With 14 scented luxuries—including three full-size—worth over £500, this is a no-brainer for any luxury fragrance fan.

Release date: Available now

Price: £175

Worth: £309

Product count: 12 (5 full-size)

Behind the 12 doors of Charlotte Tilbury's calendar are cult favourites in full size, as well as minis of makeup and skincare to discover. If you're looking to upgrade your makeup bag, then this calendar won't disappoint—it includes fan-favourites such as Pillow Talk Lip Cheat and the beauty editor-favourite Magic Cream amongst its drawers.

Release date: Available now

Price: £225

Worth: £690

Product count: 25 (2 full-size)

Who wouldn't want to have this beautiful calendar come 1st December? Elemis is one of our favourite skincare brands ever, and inside this year's calendar, you get two full-sized Pro-Collagen Future Restore Serum and Pro-Collagen Marine Cream (both of these alone are worth over £200) as well as plenty of travel-sized skincare luxuries too.

Release date: Available now

Price: £87

Worth: £190

Product count: 24

L'Occitane's advent calendar offers a wide selection of the French brand's most-loved products, including the iconic Almond Shower Oil and Almond Milk Concentrate. Your shower is about to get a whole lot more luxurious.

Release date: Available now

Price: £460

Product count: 25

TeamBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK loves Acqua di Parma's luxury scents, which is why this calendar is at the top of our wishlists. Not only does it look chic, but it will have you feeling as bright as ever this December, with an array of the brand's most popular perfume,s such as Colonia and Blu Mediterraneo.

Release date: Available now

Price: £265

Worth: £1,149

Product count: 26

With 26 products and an incredible 23 full-sized items, this luxury beauty advent calendar from Fortnum Mason is not to be missed. Think brands such as Jo Malone London, Aromatherapy Associates, Bamford and Wildsmith. It's a great option for those looking to discover new brands.

Release date: Available now

Price: £150

Worth: £613

Product count: 25

We are so impressed with the product selection in the Boots Premium Beauty Advent Calendar. Not only are 17 of the items full-sized, but there are brands such as Drunk Elephant, Nars and Caudalie inside.

Release date: Available now

Price: £120

Worth: £450

Product count: 27

27 products and 23 that are full-sized? Beauty Bay's advent calendar is bringing all of the Christmas vibes. With skincare, haircare, makeup and body care on offer, this is a great all-rounder if you want to gift someone a calendar this December.

Release date: Available now

Price: £640

Worth: £1027

Product count: 25

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 features some of the brand's most impressive formulas from Supremÿa skincare to the Regenerating Hair Care Mask.

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Price: £300

Worth: Over £600

Product count: 24

"When I want to create a spa-like experience in my very own home, I know I can rely on Bamford products to do the job," says junior beauty editor, Grace Lindsay. "This calendar brings together the brand's most-loved bath and body products, such as the dreamy B Silent Bath Salts to the B Silent Pillow Mist, a product that I now can't sleep without."

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Price: £155

Worth: Over £282

Product count: 24

"I plan on treating my mum to this Clarins advent calendar, as she loves the skincare products (and makeup products) just as much as me," says Lindsay. "I can't believe just how many icons are included in this. Think the Clarins Lip Comfort Oil, the Velvet Cleansing Milk, the Hydra-Essentiel [HA²] Mask and more."

Release date: Available now

Price: £199

Product count: 24

Molton Brown's Advent Calendar for 2025 has everything you need for a beautifully scented December. "I always rely on Molton Brown for those classic scents that I know I will love," says Lindsay. "Behind each drawer of this calendar, you'll find an array of body washes, travel-sized fragrances and a heavenly candle to see you through the festive season."

Release date: Available now

Price: £135

Product count: 24

Benefit has created some of the most iconic makeup products ever, and this super cool advent calendar cube is a great way to try them all out for yourself. From a full-sized BADgal BANG! Mascara to a full-sized Benetint blush, there is so much fun to be had.

Release date: Available now

Price: £525

Worth: £685

Product count: 12

There's no denying that Augustinus Bader is one of the best luxury skincare brands out there, and when we had a peek inside this advent calendar, we couldn't believe how good it was. It contains some of our favourite products from the brand, including The Rich Cream and The Retinol Serum, alongside a sheet mask and eye patches for the ultimate pamper.

Release date: Available now

Price: £545

Worth: £773

Product count: 24

Speaking of luxury, say hello to Christian Louboutin's 2025 beauty advent calendar. In our opinion, this would make the most gorgeous gift, as not only does it come with fragrances, lipsticks and nail colours, but there are also some gorgeous keepsakes, including a lipstick charm and a bag charm.

Release date: Available now

Price: £365

Worth: £645

Product count: 25

We're yet to meet a fellow beauty editor who doesn't love Susanne Kaufmann skincare. "I've been using Susanne Kaufmann products for years, so when I saw that the brand had an advent calendar, I was over the moon," says Lindsay. "This is such a great way of trying the incredible formulas out for yourself before deciding on what to invest in. The best bit is that this calendar actually comes with 8 full-sized bestsellers."

Release date: Available now

Price: £175

Worth: £435

Product count: 25

There's no denying that December is a busy time of year, which is why this ESPA advent calendar is such a great investment. It comes with a whole host of products to help you unwind and relax. Think bath milks, candles, cleansing oils and more.

Release date: Available now

Price: £280

Product count: 24

Who wouldn't want a YSL advent calendar? If you love the brand's makeup, this is a luxurious calendar filled with all of your favourites, including four full sized products to discover. There's also a great selection of skincare, fragrance and even a candle in the drawers.

Release date: Available now

Price: £270

Worth: £450

Product count: 24

Armani is a staple amongst any beauty editor's or makeup lover's makeup bag, and this advent calendar is brimming with iconic favourites with 24 products (including eight full-sized icons). With fragrance, makeup and skincare, this calendar is great for any beauty lover, and the beautiful red box can be re-used time and time again.

Release date: Available now

Price: £450

Worth: £1028

Product count: 24

Hidden inside this plush green velvet advent calendar (seriously, how chic is this?) are 24 skincare favourites in full-size, deluxe-sized and travel-size from Dr Barbara Sturm. You can even find a Dr Barbara Sturm headband and a cookie cutter and special Dr Barbara Sturm recipe to enjoy while using your skincare favourites—what's not to love?

Release date: Available now

Price: £112

Worth: £213

Product count: 24

Nothing makes editors swoon like Nuxe products (we're suckers for French pharmacy beauty products, after all) and so we're particularly excited about this advent calendar this year. Brimming with bestsellers and Nuxe icons such as the Huile Prodigieuse body oil, there's everything you need to feel pampered from top to toe this festive season.

Release date: Available now

Price: £120

Worth: £238

Product count: 25

There's so much to love about The Body Shop, from its iconic body care to its conscious and sustainable principles. This beautiful advent calendar is brimming with 25 products, and includes 11 full-sized body and skincare favourites to pamper yourself with in the countdown to Christmas.

Release date: Available now

Price: £99

Worth: £365

Product count: 24

This might be one of the most beautiful advent calendars we've seen this year, and the products inside are just as brilliant. Much like the expert curation you see in Anthropologie's stores, this beauty advent calendar is filled with fragrance, makeup, skincare and hair icons as well as niche beauty brands like Malin + Goetz and Who is Elijah.

Release date: Available now

Price: £375

Product count: 24

Jo Loves is one of the best fragrance advent calendars around for any fragrance lover, and one of the best parts of this one is that once you've tried the scents inside the calendar, you get a voucher to pick a 100ml bottle of your favourite. The calendar opens up to reveal a 3D village painted in red, with each building hiding scented candles, travel perfumes and body care inside.

Release date: Available now

Price: £98

Worth: £408

Product count: 24

You can count on ASOS for a brilliant beauty edit, and its advent calendar doesn't disappoint this year. With a huge 76% saving, you can expect brands such as Sol De Janiero, Laneige, Caudalie and MAC to keep your beauty stash topped up with an array of cult skincare, makeup, hair ad body care products.

Release date: Available now

Price: £235

Product count: 36 (23 full-size)

Best for: Beauty connoisseurs

For beauty enthusiasts, the John Lewis Beauty Advent Calendar will not disappoint. Half of the products included are full-size, and the list of brands included reads like a Christmas wish-list. You can expect to see the likes of Le Labo, Charlotte Tilbury, Medik8 and Frederic Malle (yes, really!). Plus, John Lewis has hidden additional prizes amongst their advent calendars, so you're in with the chance to win John Lewis vouchers and beauty treatments too. Plus, if you're a My John Lewis Member, you can shop the advent calendar before it goes on sale.

Price: £99

Product count: 18

For just £99, Harrods is also offering 12 days of hair and body care delights. There are some seriously cool brands in here, including new names such as Joonbyrd, alongside classics such as Ouai and Sol de Janeiro. Harrods also releases an incredible fragrance advent calendar every year; however, it's sold out online, so it is best to check in-store if you want to try and get your hands on it.

Price: £250

Product count: 32

Harrods released not one, not two, but three advent calendars this year, and this is easily one of the chicest ones we have seen. It includes products across skincare, makeup and fragrance, from brands such as La Prairie, Hourglass and 111SKIN. Told you it was good.

Price: £260

Worth: £1150

Product count: 35 (26 full-size)

SpaceNK's advent calendar is one of the most anticipated ones every year—and this year, it is better than ever with an incredible roster of chic brands. It was so good, it sold out fast. Behind the doors, you can expect to see La Mer, Phlur, Augustinus Bader, Westman Atelier and more of the amazing brands you'll find amongst SpaceNK's counters.