With less than 30 days until December, these are the top beauty advent calendars that are in stock

We're surprised you can still get your hands on these impressive countdown calendars

Trio of images of the best beauty advent calendars 2026 (L-R) from M&S, Cult Beauty and Anthropologie, on a neutral background with green Christmas trees, rose gold glitter eyeshadow and oil swatches
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With less than 30 days until the start of December, now is the time to snap up your favourite 2026 beauty advent calendar.

After some light mathematical work, I can confirm I've seen nearly 100 of this year's beauty advent calendars. I don't want to blow my own trumpet, but I think I'm well placed to spot a good one. From the pioneering Liberty London to the Lookfantastic beauty advent calendars, we've unboxed them dozens of them.

But we've done the hard work for you, researching all the need-to-know information, including prices, release dates, contents, and which ones are the best value for your money

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2026 beauty advent calendars to snap up now

Despite high demand, thankfully, there are still many calendars that are in stock – these are the ones I think are genuinely worth buying.

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Beauty Advent Calendar FAQs

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, No7 and Jo Malone. Plus department stores multi-brand offerings from Space NK, Liberty London, Selfridges and Sephora.

Which beauty advent calendars are set to sell out in 2026?

Every beauty advent calendar has the chance of selling out, but a few notable standouts have already sold out, including Space NK, Harrods and No7. We also expect to see the likes of Liberty London, Selfridges and Charlotte Tilbury to also sell out completely. 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 Liberty London Advent Calendar sports the highest value of the contents inside. Setting you back £285, this calendar's contents boast a hefty value worth of over £1,300, thanks to its luxury contents from the likes of Augustinus Bader, Sunday Riley, MZ Skin and Trinny London.

Which is the most expensive beauty advent calendar this year?

Fragrance brands and designer labels' advent calendars tend to boast the heftiest price tags due to its high-value contents, making them some of the most luxurious advent calendars on the market – for example, Jo Malone London's 2026 calendar will set you back £375.

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!

Sennen Prickett
Digital Beauty Writer

Sennen is Digital Beauty Writer at woman&home, where she shares the latest beauty launches, trending buys and personal product recommendations, from makeup and hair to skincare and nails. She is also a judge for the annual woman&home Haircare, Skincare and Beauty Awards.

Previously, Sennen achieved a First Class Fashion and Beauty Journalism degree at Birmingham City University, before undertaking her role as Junior Digital Fashion and Beauty Editor at FROW Magazine. During this position, she wrote about the latest industry news, new product launches, viral trends and thoroughly reviewed a lineup of beauty products. Since leaving FROW, Sennen has gone on to create fashion, beauty and lifestyle content with numerous brands, including Who What Wear UK, HuffPost UK and Harvey Nichols.

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