Deciding which beauty advent calendar is actually worth parting ways with your pennies for can be a difficult task. From comparing the price of the calendar to the value of the products inside, we've done all the hard work for you and rounded up the best advent calendars this year has to offer - think luxe buys worth over £1500 to those that boast amazing value...
There's something about advent calendars that offer a certain thrill, better yet when they make home to a stellar selection of the most popular beauty products available on the market. Boasting a multitude of budgets, themes, and most importantly with a variety of goodies stashed inside, they can make perfect beauty gift idea for a loved one or even a well-deserved festive treat for yourself.
When making your decision, you can go down one of two paths. Opt for one of your favourite brand's advent calendar, such as Charlotte Tilbury, Elemis and Jo Malone, and be treated to their best-selling products. Or, choose a department store or e-tailer's annual offering, like the Liberty Advent Calendar or Anthropologie Beauty Advent Calendar, and welcome an array of products from a myriad of well-known beauty brands.
From the retail price to the contents inside, we can certainly appreciate how long it takes to weigh up your advent calendar choices. So, we've made it our mission to scour the web in order to curate the ultimate guide to this year's extensive beauty advent calendars offering - and trust us, we've found some real gems that are well worth snapping up...
The best value beauty advent calendar
The best beauty advent calendars for 2024
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Price: £260
Number of products: 28 (18 full size)
What's included? A selection of products from some of the brands found in the Liberty London beauty hall – including La Mer, Augustinus Bader and Byredo – 18 of which are full-size.
Total value of products included: £1,205
Release date: Available now
Price: £95
Number of products: 26 (12 full sized)
What’s included? A range of high-end and high-street products from brands including Charlotte Tilbury, MAC and Sol de Janeiro.
Total value of products included: £403
Release date: Available now
Price: £235
Number of products: 40 (19 full size)
What's included? A generous 40 product lineup of makeup, skincare and haircare must-haves, including 19 full-size treats from some of the current trending beauty brands - such as, Summer Fridays, Charlotte Tilbury and Medik8.
Total value of products included: £1,100
Release date: Available now
Price: £170
Number of products: 12 (3 full size)
What's included? A stellar lineup of Charlotte Tilbury's cult classic products, including full sized versions of the Beauty Light Wand, Hyaluronic Happikiss lip gloss and Charlotte's Magic Lip Oil Crystal Elixir - plus, nine travel-sized must-haves.
Release date: Available now
Price: £250
Number of products: 38 (22 full size)
What’s included? A lineup of best-selling beauty buys including gems such as Charlotte Tilbury's Magic Water Cream, Gisou's Wild Rose Hair Perfume and REFY's Lash Sculpt Mascara - plus, must-haves from Caudalie, Supergoop!, Elemis, Sol de Janeiro and more!
Total value of products included: £1024
Release date: Waitlist open
Price: £199
Number of products: 25 (3 full size)
What’s included? An array of mini best-sellers including treats from the brand’s Pro-Collagen, Superfood and Dynamic Resurfacing ranges. Plus, full-sized versions of the skincare brand's hero products, including the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream, Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm and Pro-Collagen Eye Revive Mask.
Total value of products included: £537
Release date: Available now
Price: £375
Number of products: 25 (7 full size) - plus, a Jo Loves Voucher Apres Ski Pass for a 100ml fragrance of your choice
What's included? A display of the brand's most well-loved fragrances, such as Pomelo and Jo By Jo Loves, plus some exclusive scented products that are yet to launch. You'll also enjoy a Jo Loves Voucher Apres Ski Pass that allows you to pick a 100ml fragrance bottle of your choice.
Total value of products included: £750
Release date: Available now
Price: £199
Number of products: 40 (24 full size)
What's included? An impressive collection of must-have products, including skincare, makeup and body care staples, from cult classic brands such as Glossier, Makeup by Mario, Rare Beauty, Charlotte Tilbury and more.
Total value of products included: £1000+
Release date: Pre-order available now
Price: £250
Number of products: 25
What’s included? You'll be treated to a indulgent assortment of makeup, skincare, bath and body care gems, from the likes of Augustinus Bader, La Mer, Charlotte Tilbury and Tom Ford.
Total value of products included: £1,599
Release date: Available now
Price: £250
Number of products: 35 (23 full size)
What’s included? Boasting an abundant 35 product lineup, with 23 full-sized options, from the most talked-about beauty brands available now - including Summer Fridays, Rare Beauty and Medik8.
Release date: Available for pre-order now
Price: £360
Number of products: 25
What's included? A variety of both the fragrance house's classic and new seasonal scents, including colognes, miniature candles and bath and body must-haves.
Release date: 23rd September VIP Preview and 25th September for general release
Price: £570
Number of products: 24
What's included? A stellar selection of high-end fragrances, must-have makeup, nourishing skincare products and a scented candle, all arriving in a luxe gold-detailed box with seamless pull-out drawers.
Release date: Available now
Price: £250
Number of products: 24
What's included? An array of indulgent, spa-like skincare, bath and body care products, including the Soften Shampoo and Conditioner, Essential Daily Moisturiser and Winter Room Candle - all arriving in a handwoven wicker hamper.
Total value of products included: £483
Release date: End of September
Price: £50, when customer spends £35 on clothing, home and beauty in-store or online
Number of products: 25 (6 full size)
What’s included? Indulgent winter beauty essentials from reparative haircare and hydrating bodycare to soothing skincare and party-ready makeup. Notable products include Color Wow Security Shampoo and Conditioner, Floral Street's Vanilla Orchid Eau de Parfum and Benefit's Fan Fest Mascara.
Total value of products included: £300
Release date: Available in-store and online from the 24th October 2024
Price: £170
Number of products: 25
What’s included? A combination of cult favourites plus some newer and lesser-known products from the brand. Comes in reusable cotton packaging.
Release date: Available now
Price: £240
What's included? Although the contents are still under wraps, the P.Louise Advent Calendar boasts over £500 worth of unreleased beauty products - plus, it gets extra points for being housed in a festive pink, light-up train.
Total value of products included: £500
Release date: Available to pre-order now, dispatched at the end of October
Price: £70 for subscribers, £85 for non-subscribers
Number of products: 29 (20 full size)
What’s included? Enjoy full sized beauty and wellness treats from iconic brands such Pixi, Medik8 and Iconic London, plus an array of deluxe sized products from the likes of L'Occitane, Bondi Sands and Kate Somerville.
Total value of products included: £585
Release date: Subscriber early access on Monday 9th September, general sale on Wednesday 11th September
Price: £100
Number of products: 25
What’s included? A lineup of beauty best-sellers including Sol de Janeiro's Brazilian Bum Bum Cream, Urban Decay's All Nighter Setting Spray, and other must-haves from the likes of Laneige and Bubble Skincare
Total value of products included: £345
Release date: Available now
Price: £457
Number of products: 25
What’s included? A curated selection of the brand's best-selling scents including eleven 12ml fragrances, sensory body products, an array of small candles for the home and a chic glass bauble.
Release date: Available now
Price: £100
Number of products: 27 (13 full size)
What's included? Hero products stocked at the e-tailer, including the ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Marine Cream, Anastasia Beverly Hills Soft Glam Palette and Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 59 Perfume Mist.
Total value of products included: £565
Release date: Available now
Price: £195
Number of products: 32 (20 full size)
What's included? A selection of mini luxurious fragrances, skincare picks, makeup treats from from names like Charlotte Tilbury, NARS and Parfums de Marly. Plus, full size products such as Sol de Janeiro's Brazilian Bum Bum Cream, Murad's Retinol Youth Eye Serum, MAC's Lustreglass Sheer-Shine Lipstick.
Total value of products included: Over £900
Release date: 3rd October
Price: £90
Number of products: 12 (7 full size)
What’s included? A lineup of party-ready essentials, featuring five brand new and exclusive products, such as the Tinted Body Balm, and best-sellers, including the Hydraglo Serum and Beauty Base primer.
Total value of products included: £159
Release date: Available now
Price: £195
Number of products: 25
What’s included? An array of indulgent seasonal scents and wellness treats, from signature candles and eau de toilettes to cleansing shower products and fragranced body lotions.
Total value of products included: £307
Release date: Available now
Price: £156
Number of products: 24 (4 full size)
What's included? Four full-size products, including the popular BADgal Bang! Mascara and 24hr Brow Setter, plus a selection of mini-sized lip tints, blushers and bronzers, and more.
Total value of products included: £295
Release date: Available now
Price: £390
Number of products: 25 (a full sized 50ml fragrance)
What's included? Countdown 25 days with a stellar lineup of luxe and niche fragrances, housed in a limited-edition box that has been decorated with botanical engravings.
Release date: Available now
Price: £160
Number of products: 24
What's included? Prioritise self-care in this year's run-up to Christmas with a curated spa-like selection of GAIA Skincare products - including full sized items such as nourishing facial serums, a number of 100ml moreish fragrances and the brand's award-winning skincare staples.
Total value of products included: £300
Release date: Available now
Price: £118
Number of products: 24
What’s included? This calendar makes home to some of Kiehls' best-selling skincare products, from cleansers and face masks to facial serums, moisturisers and more.
Release date: Available now
Price: £160
Number of products: 12 (3 full size)
What's included? 12 days of luxe glow-getter products, including Smokey Eye Mascara, Extra Plump Lip Serum, Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick and more iconic treats.
Total value of products included: £223
Release date: Available now
Price: £88
Number of products: 24
What’s included? A curated assortment of premium beauty treats from the likes of L'Occitane, Sunday Riley and Malin + Goetz.
Total value of products included: £300
Release date: Available now
Price: £155
Number of products: 24
What's included? A pampering collection of Clarins classics, including rich body care, nourishing skincare, makeup staples and (of course) the iconic lip oils.
Total value of products included: £262
Release date: Available now
Price: £55
Number of products: 13
What's included? Calling all manicure lovers, Mylee's 2024 Advent Calendar boasts a stellar lineup of festive nail care must-haves - from best-selling gel polishes and an iridescent top coat to a nail art marker and a handy cuticle oil pen.
Release date: Available now
RRP: £172
Number of products: 24 (7 full size)
What’s included? Unveil a range of both Rituals best-selling and limited edition products, from skincare and body care to homeware and fragrance.
Total value of products included: £314.90
Release date: Available now
Price: £175
Number of products: 25
What’s included? A collection of natural luxury skincare and body care products that evoke a spa-like experience, from a collagen-plumping cream and firming body butter to a hydration mask and lip treatment.
Total value of products included: £488
Release date: Available now
Price: £120 non-members price, £96 members price
Number of products: 26 (plus a voucher)
What’s included? A selection of highly sought-after perfumes and aftershaves, including scents from the likes of Rabanne, Marc Jacobs and Issey Miyake.
Total value of products included: £300+
Release date: Pre-order available now
Price: £190
Number of products: 25
What’s included? 25 joyful limited edition and year-round favourite products across bath, body, shower and fragrance.
Release date: Available now
Price: £225
Number of products: 24
What’s included? 24 staple scented surprises, including perfumes, body care and home fragrances, from their Sunlit, Coastal and Re-Charge ranges...
Release date: Available now
Price: £79
Number of products: 12
What's included? A selection of iconic treats in both full and miniature sizes, including Cleanse & Polish and Instant Boost Skin Tonic.
Total value of products included: £178
Release date: Available now
Price: £74.99
Number of products: 32 (20 full size)
What's included? A curation of TikTok-popular beauty products, including Weleda Skin Food, the Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara and Bondi Sands Glo Gloss Finishing Glow.
Total value of products included: £300
Release date: Available now
Price: £95
Number of products: 12 (6 full size)
What’s included? A curated lineup of best-sellers that are designed to exfoliate, hydrate, firm and plump, featuring six full size products, including a firming serum and revival face mask, plus six deluxe minis.
Total value of products included: £394
Release date: Available now
Price: £110
Number of products: 24 (3 full size)
What’s included? The ultimate skincare lineup including treats such as the Rare Rose Face Oil, Rosewater Balancing Mist and Nutri-Define Supreme Restorative Rich Cream . Mostly minis.
Total value of products included: £310
Release date: 15th September
Price: £46
Number of products: 24
What’s included? Including some of the brand's new limited edition beauty and bathing products, from a whipped body oil and hydrating face mask to a jasmine and lime body spray and a warm pink lipstick
Release date: Available now
Price: £170
Number of products: 26 (16 full size)
What’s included? Featuring iconic beauty products from the likes of Iconic London, Floral Street, Eve Lom and Manucurist.
Total value of products included: £768
Release date: Available now
Beauty Advent Calendar FAQ's
What is the most popular beauty advent calendar?
While all of the calendars featured in our round-up are popular choices amongst shoppers, there are some incredibly sought-after examples such as the cult classic makeup brands Charlotte Tilbury and MAC Cosmetics, plus department stores multi-brand offerings from Cult Beauty, Liberty London, Selfridgs, and John Lewis.
Which beauty advent calendars are set to sell out in 2024?
Every beauty advent calendar has the chance of selling out, but a few notable standouts that are almost guaranteed to sell out completely include Space NK, No7, Cult Beauty, and Liberty London. It's worth remembering that beauty advent calendars are limited edition, meaning once they're gone, they're gone!
Which beauty advent calendar is worth the most?
Considering all of the beauty advent calendars that have been released so far this year, the Harrods Advent Calendar sports the highest value of the contents inside. Setting you back £250, this calendar boasts a hefty worth of £1,599, thanks its luxury contents from Augustinus Bader, Tom Ford, La Mer and Charlotte Tilbury.
Which is the most expensive beauty advent calendar this year?
While many 2024 calendars have already been launched, there are still a few yet to hit the market, so it's not possible to know which is the most expensive just yet. However, it's worth noting that fragrance brands and designer labels' calendars do tend to come with heftier price tags due to the high valued contents, making them some of the most luxurious advent calendars on the market – for example, Jo Loves' costs £375 this year and Dior's is priced at £570.
Are beauty advent calendars worth the money?
Ultimately, the answer to this question is completely subjective, depending on which advent calendar you're looking to purchase. However, we'd say beauty advent calendars are certainly worth the investment. Whilst some can require quite the splurge, the contents inside always boast a higher value than the calendar's retail price, meaning you're getting more bang for your buck. It also offers you the opportunity to try a lineup of new products from some of the biggest (and most popular) beauty brands on the market - perfect if you're on the hunt for new products to adopt into your routine. Oh, and did we forget to mention, they simply add to the excitement of the Christmas festivities!
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