The best beauty advent calendars 2024 that are actually worth spending your money on
We've compiled a list of the best beauty advent calendars to buy in 2024, from the likes of Harrods, Liberty, Jo Malone and more...
Are you on the hunt for a beauty advent calendar, but are not quite sure which one is worth parting ways with your pennies for? Well, we've found the very best advent calendars that this year has to offer, from luxe buys worth over £1500 to those that boast the best value...
There's a certain thrill that advent calendars offer, even more so when they're stashed with some of the most popular luxury beauty products available right now. Arriving in an array of budgets, themes, and most importantly with a variety of goodies inside, they can make a great treat for yourself or a perfect beauty gift idea for a loved one.
You have two paths to go down, either opt for a specific brand's advent calendar, such as Elemis, Bobbi Brown and Cowshed, to enjoy some of their best-selling products. Or, choose a calendar from a department store or e-tailer, like Harrods, Liberty and Look Fantastic, for a variety of products from a number of well-known brands.
Instead of spending all day weighing up the options, we've done all the hard work for you by scouring the depths of the internet to compile a one-stop shop for all your beauty advent calendar desires - and trust us, we've found some gems that are well worth shopping...
The best value beauty advent calendar
ASOS Face + Body 25 Day Advent Calendar: £95, worth £403 (76% saving) | ASOS
This year's ASOS advent calendar boasts 26 of the most popular beauty products right now, 12 of which are full-sized, for just £95 - a huge 76% saving off its £403 value price. This includes a range of high-end and high-street products from cult favourite brands, such as Charlotte Tilbury, Sol de Janeiro, Milk Makeup and Sunday Riley.
The best beauty advent calendars for 2024
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Editor pick
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
Best value
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
Most products
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
Glow-getter
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
Best skincare
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
Best fragrance
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
Sought-after brands
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
Best luxe
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
Viral calendar
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
Cult classic
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
Best designer
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
Best indulgent
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
Best sustainable
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
Iconic beauty brands
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
Trending products
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
Luxe Fragrance
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
Most products
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
Great value
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
Party glam
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
Luxury fragrances
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
Best makeup
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
Best-selling skincare
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
Best glam
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
Best nourishing
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
Best nailcare
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
Best home and body
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
Best spa-like experience
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
Scent discovery
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
Best bath
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
Scented surprises
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
Best gift
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
Great lineup
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
Hydrating skincare
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
Skincare saviour
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
Best budget
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
Best variety
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
FAQ's
What is the most popular beauty advent calendar?
All of the calendars included in our round-up are very popular choices, so it's difficult to pinpoint which are the most popular officially. However, some very sought-after examples include well-loved makeup brands like Charlotte Tilbury and MAC Cosmetics, and department store offerings from Cult Beauty, Liberty London, Space NK, 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 particular standouts that are almost guaranteed to sell out completely include Space NK, No7, Cult Beauty, and Liberty London. Remember that beauty advent calendars are limited edition – once they're gone, they're gone!
Which beauty advent calendar is worth the most?
Out of the beauty advent calendars that have been released so far this year, the Harrods Advent Calendar has the highest value of the contents inside. Setting you back £250, this calendar has a worth of £1,599, thanks to its host of luxury brands, including Augustinus Bader, Tom Ford, La Mer, Charlotte Tilbury and Hourglass.
Which is the most expensive beauty advent calendar this year?
As the details of 2024 calendars are still being drip-fed, it's not possible to know which is the most expensive just yet. However, it's worth noting that fragrance brands' calendars do tend to come with heftier price tags due to the contents, making them some of the most luxurious advent calendars on the market – for example, Jo Loves' costs £375 this year.
Are beauty advent calendars worth the money?
This question is subjective, depending on which advent calendar you're looking to purchase, but all in all, beauty advent calendars are certainly worth the investment. Whilst some can require quite the splurge, the contents inside boast a higher value than the calendar's retail price, meaning you're getting more bang for your buck. They also offer the chance to try an array of new products from some of the biggest beauty brands on the market, so if you're looking to adopt new products into your routine, this is the perfect opportunity. Plus, they simply add to the excitement of the Christmas festivities!
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Sennen is Digital Beauty Writer at woman&home, where she shares the latest beauty buys and trending products from makeup and hair to skincare and nails. Previously, Sennen worked as a Junior Digital Editor at FROW Magazine, where she wrote about the latest fashion and beauty news, trends and viral must-have products to shop, and reviewing a lineup of beauty products. She has since worked with numerous brands including Who What Wear UK, HuffPost UK and Harvey Nichols. When she’s not writing about all things beauty, Sennen spends her spare time watching the latest Netflix series, doing lots of online shopping and walking her dog.
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