Whether you’ve been sticking your head in the sand or counting down the days, once Halloween has passed Christmas is just around the corner! With this in mind, here are a few of the very best beauty advent calendars to spoil the loved ones (or yourself!) in your life…
Pop Princess 12 Days of Bath & Body
Disney mad? Bag yourself this 12-day advent calendar that any Princess would be desperate to have! From lip balms and bath fizzers to fragrance and hand cream, there’s a special treat under each door just waiting to be enjoyed.
£17.99


Friends
Set to be as big as a Nineties sitcom, this calendar is packed with beauty goodies to surprise and delight each day. What’s more, the iconic yellow peephole frame detaches to keep and use elsewhere. Could this be any more exciting?
£17.99


Makeup Revolution Beauty
Featuring 25 exclusive make-up products and accessories, behind each door you’ll find either a Revolution favorite, an exclusive shade, or perhaps something completely new which no one else had! With 25 doors of joy, this advent calendar to gift yourself – or someone else – is the perfect countdown to Christmas.
£40


Jo Malone London
For this year’s showstopping edition, the classic townhouse design has been redressed with shimmering balloons to celebrate a season of scent. Filled with 24 surprises including much-loved Colognes, travel-size Bath & Body, and miniature Candles, you’ll uncover a scented treat behind every door – including an extra-special something behind number 24!
£320


Grazia 12 Days of Christmas
Perfect for any beauty-lover, this features 12 gorgeous products from brands such as NEOM Organics, Sunday Riley, and Tarte Cosmetics. Filled with 10 full-size and two deluxe size products – worth a total of £530! – this is an incredible gift for yourself or someone else to count down to Christmas.
£125


Lush 12 Days of Christmas
The perfect countdown to Christmas, this calendar includes 12 days of bath, shower, and body products, including Celebrate body milk – a 2020 Christmas gift exclusive. From Yog Nog Shower Gel and Golden Pear Soap to Kinky Boots Bubble Bar and Jingle Bells Bath Bomb, there’s a treat in store every single day.
£75


L’Occitane
The whimsical world of L’Occitane is brought to life with this delightful calendar designed by Edith Carron, a beloved and award-winning French illustrator. Time stops just for a moment, as childhood memories of excited anticipation come flooding back. But there’s an even better treat inside – your favorite products to indulge in a little “me-time,” including hand creams, shower gels, and hair masks.
£53


Elemis 25 Days of Spectacular Skin
This festive season reawaken your sense of wonder with the ultimate spectacle in beauty advent. Welcome to 25 days of the finest scientific innovation for face and body. Packed with Elemis’ award-winning superstars, you can count down the days to Christmas in spectacular style.
£175


Beauty Works
Discover luxury haircare and exclusive treats behind each door, with the limited edition Beauty Works 12 Days of Christmas Gift Calendar. Prepare to sleigh your mane this festive season and countdown to Christmas with this year’s must-have beauty advent calendar. The perfect gift for under the tree or as a present for yourself, with a range of hair products from haircare faves to luxurious hair accessories.
£85


Diptyque
Picture emblematic producers from the Diptyque collection just waiting to be discovered in this magnificent calendar. Full size and minis both feature, and there are some wonderful illustrations by artist Ugo Gattoni to enjoy. Worth every penny, this advent calendar will retain its magic even after the holiday season.
£320


Kiehl’s
Get into the holiday spirit with Kiehl’s Limited Edition Advent Calendar. Featuring designs by renowned artist Maïté Franchi, this collection includes their customer favorite skin care products. With 24 surprise formulas, one behind each door, expect to enjoy cleansers, face masks, facial serums, moisturizers, and more.
£89


NIVEA Ski Lodge
There’s no need to go off-piste this Christmas with 24 pampering treats to get you prepped and primed for the festive season. From cleansing must-haves such as Nivea’s Rich Moisture Soft Shower Cream to everyday luxuries including the Caring Lip Scrub with Aloe Vera & Vitamin E, they’re all housed together in this festive chalet-inspired design.
£40


Dr. Hauschka
Enjoy days full of festive anticipation with the limited-edition calendar from Dr. Hauschka. Behind every door, you’ll find skincare products for the face and body, with a total value of more than £100. With this calendar, you can enjoy moments of relaxation, well-being, security, and freshness every day – and look forward to a special surprise on the very last day.
£85


Amazon Beauty
Amazon’s highly anticipated Beauty Advent Calendar contains over £215 worth of products – but retails for just £60! Featuring 24 products and deluxe samples from beauty brands such as Emma Hardie, Elemis, and Sanctuary Spa, it’s one to add to your wish list this month.
£60


Catrice Cosmetics
Inside this calendar, you’ll discover a beauty surprise every day for 24 days. Among the Catrice products in their original size, you’ll also find 16 beauty must-haves from the standard range, plus eight exclusive highlights in a limited design, only available in this calendar. Picture nail polishes for unique Christmas nails, a highlighter for a golden festive glow, a multipurpose brush, and a red lipstick to complete every festive look.
£34.99
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Claire Muffett-Reece is an editor and journalist covering hair, beauty, fashion, weddings, lifestyle, travel and general interest. The editor of Celebrity Secrets magazine, she also interviews celebrities on a regular basis as well as directing celebrity photoshoots.