The Best Beauty Advent Calendars of 2025
Is it just me or do Advent Calendars seem to launch earlier every year? Seriously, we’re not even a week into Autumn and I haven’t even had a pumpkin spiced latte yet! But hey, you know I’m not actually complaining. I freaking LOVE all things festive and this gives me the perfect excuse to start getting excited early.
Our favourite brands have taken 2025 to the next level. We’re talking calendars filled with amazing high-end skincare, makeup and gorgeous fragrances – with a mixture of full-sized favourites and travel-sized which I always feel are perfect for trying something new out. One thing I love about beauty advent calendars is that you always feel like you’re getting a great deal. In this blog, I’ve included the savings, courtesy of girl maths.
But on a serious note, I get that a lot of these calendars might feel like a big gift to yourself (or someone in your life). So, I’ve created a cheat sheet of the best beauty advent calendars out there so you can narrow down your choice. Also, to prepare yourself to get on waitlists now as these babies go quick! But never forget, there’s still a lot of joy to be found in choccy advent calendars!
So, get comfy, light a candle, and let’s talk the dreamiest beauty calendars of 2025. I’ve tried my best not to spoil these too much because we all know part of the joy is in the surprise!
How beautiful does this year’s Cult Beauty Advent Calendar look?! Both outside in. Laneige, Elemis, Sol de Janerio… so many of my all time favourites are in this beauty. I’m honestly amazed at Cult’s ability to fill their calendar with so many amazing products whilst keeping the price point at £240.
Price: £240
Worth: Over £1,100
Saving: £860
ProducPrice: £240
Worth: Over £1,000
Saving: £860
Products: 40
Full Size Products: 21
Available: NOW
Extra Joy: Ok, want another reason to love Cult Beauty even more? Like last year, they’re giving three lucky winners a chance to find a golden ticket in their calendar with a £1,000 voucher inside – I mean what a Christmas present! They also are donating £60,000 of sales to charity and even offer Free Next Day UK Delivery on this baby!
Why is the Space NK advent calendar just the ultimate cool girl gift? Drunk Elephant, Gisou and Charlotte Tilbury, um, yes please! Amazing that out of 35 products, 26 of them are full-sized. I love the design of this year’s calendar. I’m already wondering how I can reuse this box if Dawny will let me keep it…
Price: £260
Worth: Over £1,200
Saving: £940
Products: 35
Full Size Products: 26
Available: NOW
Extra Joy: There are three amazing prizes to be won. First prize £400 to spend on Space NK, second prize £400 to spend on Space NK and finally third prize £100 to spend on Space NK
We’re start off strong, as always, with the iconic, Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar. 20 full-sized products is CRAZY for this price! Including an Augustinus Bader eye cream – like what?! Also featuring huge brands like Emma Lewisham, La Mer, Phillip Kingsley, Dermalogica… ok I actually have to stop because I promised that I wouldn’t give too many spoilers. Honestly, I didn’t think Liberty could keep stepping up their game but wow!
Price: £275
Worth: £1,245
Saving: £970
Products: 30
Full Size Products: 20
Available: NOW
Extra Joy: Housed in the most beautiful box illustrated by Clym Everden.
Has your partner ever complained that you have an incredible Advent calendar whilst all they got was an own-brand chocolate one?! (I’d never turn my nose up at chocolate, but when it comes to advent, it needs to be Cadbury’s!). Answer those gripes with this amazingly curated men’s advent calendar. His skin will thank you!
Price: £260
Worth: £932
Saving: £672
Products: 25
Full Size Products: 15
Available: NOW
Extra Joy: Housed in a charming box illustrated by Curiosity Snug
The amazing thing about the Look Fantastic advent calendar is that it’s a slightly friendlier price point at £105, yet still packed full of high-end beauty products! Not to mention it’s worth a whopping £655! The price of this means it has sold out every year without fail – so be quick if you want it!
Price: £105
Worth: £655
Saving: £550
Products: 28
Full Size Products: 17
Available: NOW
Honestly, 25 Elemis products is my dream but also think how amazing this gift would be for the person in your life who needs a treat. Perhaps your friend who needs a little TLC, or your hard-to-buy-for mother-in-law, because everyone loves Elemis! Worth almost £700, this would keep you stocked for the entire year.
Price: £225
Worth: £698.50
Saving: £473.50
Products: 25
Full Size Products: 2
Available: NOW
Extra Joy: Ok, we love a sustainable moment and this is made out of recyclable cardboard which reduces waste – so important around the holiday season. Also, Elemis have hidden 15 golden tickets in this year’s advent calendar – each with the chance to win a £1000 Elemis voucher!
Wow, wow, wow! This is up there with the best. From Glow Recipe to Medik8, this features some amazing brands and 41 products, yep, FORTY ONE! I don’t want to spoil this for you, but it has everything from candles, fragrance, makeup, skincare – an amazing all-rounder!
Price: £225
Worth: £1,025
Saving: £800
Products: 41
Full Size Products: 24
Available: Pre-Order Now!
Extra Joy: Receive 500 MySephora points when you buy this – which means you’ll get a £25 voucher – you know, just in case your favourite isn’t in here (but I doubt it!).
Sculpted by Aimee is just going from strength to strength with their array of new products and awards, so it’s no surprise that this calendar has sold out two years in a row. It’s packed with makeup and skincare essentials – everything feels curated, so you’ll absolutely love everything in here!
Price: £90
Worth: £208
Saving: £118
Products: 12
Full Size Products: 8
Available: NOW
Extra Joy: Four New and Exclusive Items!
Does Selfridges really need an introduction?! That iconic yellow with a useful design with the little mirror is incredible! Again, trying to limit spoilers but Lisa Eldridge, Murad… even makeup brushes. This definitely won’t be around for long. The ultimate treat yourself moment in the “ber” months!
Price: £250
Worth: £1,136
Saving: £886
Products: 37
Full Size Products: 24
Available: NOW
Extra Joy: Reusable vanity style packaging with a mirror included!
Ok, so I can’t officially reveal full details of this YET. Remember last year, you had to spend a certain amount in the store to get the calendar? I soon as I know the facts, I’ll let you know, but just know that M&S are back baby! The price point only being £60 but worth over £330 really shows that M&S know how to compete with the big dogs. Look out for Benefit, Colour WOW, Cowshed… and many more surprises to come. I also absolutely love that this has been designed with Bella Freud as the packaging is so beautiful.
Price: £60
Worth: £330
Saving: £270
Products: 25
Full Size Products: 8
Available: 9th October!
How nostalgic is this design?! I love the Christmas wreath and feel like this will make your home look Christmasy from 1st December – even if you haven’t decorated yet. This is perfect for the person in your life who travels a lot as it contains lots of minis. Rituals is an amazing self-care brand, so it’s amazing for someone who needs a little TLC this season.
Price: £103
Worth: £164
Saving: £61
Products: 24
Full Size Products: 0
Available: NOW
This is perfect for all skin types – including sensitive skin! Expect some of your Kiehl’s favourites like cleaners, facemasks and serums but also a few surprises! This one is for the friend obsessed with the clean girl aesthetic because your skin will be incredible by Christmas Day.
Price: £120
Worth: £224
Saving: £104
Products: 24
Full Size Products: 0
Available: NOW
John Lewis just GET Christmas! Who else eagerly awaits the Christmas advert every single year?! The packaging is so dreamy (literally, that moon!) and they’ve really stepped up from last year with brands like Rodial, ESPA and Kate Somerville.
Price: £235
Worth: Over £1,000
Saving: £765
Products: 36
Full Size: All are full-size or deluxe.
Available: NOW
Extra Joy: Nine lucky customers will win £500 John Lewis Gift Cards, and one very lucky customer could win a £1000 John Lewis Gift Card.
If I reincarnated as an advent calendar, this is what I’d want to look like! After all, there’s no better colour combo than red and pink. It’s packed with beauty must-haves inside every drawer. This features skincare, makeup, and fragrance favourites from iconic brands including Le Labo, Charlotte Tilbury, Augustinus Bader, Sisley-Paris, NARS, La Prairie, La Mer, and Bamford.
Price: £250
Worth: Over £1,000
Saving: £750
Products: 37
Full Size Products: 20
Available: NOW
I think Harrods might win the prize for the biggest savings this year! £1,362 is actually crazy particularly when you notice the price point is just as competitive as some of it’s peers. This is the ultimate luxury beauty gift and full of trending newbies that you might not have tried yet.
Price: £225
Worth: £1,587
Saving: £1,362
Products: 32
Full Size Products:14
Available: NOW
Extra Joy: Free UK delivery AND eco-friendly and recyclable packaging.
Oh Benefit, they never fail on creating something unique and playful. I’m living for the Glam Cube (a fun play on the Rubix cube!). And it’s not just style over substance; you can actually play the cube. How fun will that be on Christmas Day?! Also, it means you can pick whatever colour you’re feeling that day. In terms of products, expect your favourite icons!
Price: £135
Worth: £266
Saving: £131
Products: 24
Full Size Products: 3
Available: NOW
Extra Joy: Earn points to spend at Benefit when you buy this through their loyalty programme!
This design is giving Sofia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette! Or is that just because I just went to see the V&A Exhibition?! This includes some of my personal favourites from Wonderskin, Malin + Goetz, Beauty Works and so many more brands. Treat yourself!
Price: £98
Worth: £365
Saving: £267
Products: 25
Full Size: Not listed
Available: NOW
Extra Joy: Illustrated packaging by Nephthys Foster – an amazing British-Filipino illustrator who specialises in designing vibrant, playful prints, adding her signature sparkle to simple moments!
I love this brand. I used to work by their Covent Garden store and the staff were always so lovely. Neal’s Yard is a cornerstone for good formulas full of natural and organic essentials. A beautiful William Morris design this is beautiful both inside and out.
Price: £165
Worth: £385
Saving: £220
Products: 24
Full Size Products: 13
Available: NOW
Extra Joy: Certified vegetarian and cruelty-free.
I mean, this is a pure work of art, and for this price, you’d never want to throw the reusable box away. Luckily, Sisley Paris have thought of this, and you can even turn the boxes around so you can hide the numbers whilst still displaying the gorgeous design. Full of Sisley’s iconic skincare, makeup, perfume and haircare products!
Price: £640
Worth: £1,088
Saving: £448
Products: 25
Full Size Products: 1
Available: NOW
Extra Joy: Full reusable box designed by British artist Luke Edward Hall.
Another high street hero at an affordable price! Full of luxurious items like Nuxe Body Oil, a sleep mask and even a mascara. Great work Next!
Price: £95
Worth: £385
Saving: £290
Products: 27
Full Size Products: 12
Available: NOW
Extra Joy: You could WIN a Stylepro Wavelength LED Face Mask in Pink worth £100! Hidden within five selected Beauty Advent Calendars are seriously special Golden Tickets.
Ok, so we’ve seen the budget friendly version now it’s time for the luxury Next calendar. I love that they’ve created multiple options here. Clinique, Elemis, Aromatherapy Associates (you know how I feel about this brand!). This is seriously worth the price with that saving.
Price: £185
Worth: £779
Saving: £594
Products: 26
Full Size Products: 14
Available: NOW
Extra Joy: You could WIN The Dyson Airwrap Worth £480. Hidden within Five selected Beauty Advent Calendars are seriously special Golden Tickets.
The Liz Earle calendar is for people who know what they want. Don’t be fooled by the slightly smaller 12 door style, this has all our favourite icons in it because you already know I can’t keep the Cleanse and Polish in stock in my bathroom for long enough!
Price: £79
Worth: over £200
Saving: £121
Products: 12
Full Size Products: Some are full size size but it doesn’t specify how many.
Available: NOW
This MAC calendar is perfect for the ultimate makeup junkie. It’s jam-packed with cult classics and new stars. Perfect top-ups for party season.
Price: £195
Worth: £424
Saving: £229
Products: 24
Full Size Products: Not listed
Available: NOW
This is the perfect calendar for the pre-teen or teenager in your life that is already obsessed with all things beauty. Of course it features Sol de Janerio, Mac, Elemis. It’s perfect if you want big brand value without the price tag.
Price: £98
Saving: 76% Saving
Products: 26
Full Size Products: 15
Available: NOW
Oh, she’s a classic. A bit of a splurge for 12 doors but Charlotte is always worth it IMO. Iconic Pillow Talk products and a few full-sized heroes. It’s the one to get if you want a beautiful makeup bag and a beautiful storage solution after.
Price: £175
Worth: £264
Saving: £89
Products: 12
Full Size Products: 5
Available: NOW
Extra Joy: The most beautiful jewelled case to keep!
The Vogue calendar is still a pinch me moment. When I was first starting out in the industry, I’d never dreamed that I’d have something like this in my home. It is so wonderfully designed and carefully curated – even including some hair and jewellery bits. If this is in your price range this year, you will never regret it!
Price: £355
Worth: Over £1,600
Saving: £1,245
Products: 32
Full Size Products: 29
Available: NOW
Extra Joy: £75,000 of the proceeds will be split between three charities Vogue supports: Sistah Space, AKT & Women for Refugee Women.
I’ve recently been obsessed with my Gatineau Golden Glow Gradual Tan now that the colder months are creeping in. But there is an array of great products in this 12 day calendar. Half full-sized and half travel – thank you, Gatineau!
Price: £85
Worth: £336
Saving: £251
Products: 12
Full Size Products: 6
Available: NOW
Extra Joy: Presented in a beautiful reusable jewellery box!
First of all, can I get a NUXE oil the size of this packaging?! I love how creative and playful they’ve been with this. It contains all of the cult classic favourites and a few surprises that you might not have tried yet. I swear by this oil, so this is the perfect way to stock up!
Price: £112
Products: 24
Full Size Products: 0
Available: NOW
Oh my goodness, how beautiful is she?! Designed with the iconic F&M colours this will look so festive in your home. It includes products from mega brands like Aromatherapy Associates, Cult51, Bamford, Shleep, Baobab, Charlotte Posner! Imagine having this and their iconic tea advent calendar every morning before Christmas Day… my dream!
Price: £265
Worth: £1,149
Saving: £884
Products: 26
Full Size Products: 23
Available: NOW
Okkkkk Debenhams! How have they included 37 products in this… what a treat. Oskia, Vida Glow, O.P.I and so many more. Amazing value and love that they’ve included a fun competition to win a car?! Please can one of you win because that would be the best gift ever.
Price: £150
Worth: £700
Saving: £550
Products: 37
Full Size Products: 19
Available: NOW
Extra Joy: Behind the 1st drawer of your Advent Calendar, you'll also find a very special ticket to enter a MINI Cooper drawer. Simply scan the QR code and fill in the competition form, making sure to input the unique code on your exclusive Debenhams ticket. There are 3 extra prizes to be won too - including onsite Debenhams vouchers & a personalised beauty treatment with their in-house facialist!
I love how curated the Clarins advent calendar is this year. They’ve divided products by sections of cleansing, face, makeup, hydration and body routine so you’ll be fully stocked with products that can easily slot into your routine. Iconic!
Price: £155
Worth: £282
Saving: £127
Products: 24
Full Size Products: 3
Available: NOW
Susanne Kaufmann is a gorgeous, sustainable skincare and wellness brand with incredible products. This is a beautiful calendar with an array of hardworking products.
Price: £365
Worth: £645
Saving: £280
Products: 25
Full Size Products: 8
Available: NOW!
Honestly, the L’Occitane calendar is giving French farmhouse. These products will make your bathroom shelf feel like a spa. It’s one for skincare and bodycare lovers who want something indulgent but still practical (you’ll actually use everything in here!). Plus, the packaging is so gorgeous! Très chic.
Price: £149.00
Worth: £276.50
Savings: £127.50
Products: 24
Full sized products: 7
Available: NOW
I’ve got to say, this calendar is EPIC!! I know it’s not beauty, but who doesn’t love a sock!? And in this baby, you’re getting 25 pairs and each is made of soft, luxurious bamboo. They come in two foot size versions meaning theres socks galore for everyone!
Price: £59.99
Worth: Unsure
Savings: Unsure
Products: 25
Full sized products: 25
Available: NOW
Fragrance Advent Calendars
I can’t even with this amazing design. The story behind it is A Night of Wax and Gold – set in a charming bookshop in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Inspired by the Maison’s founders, the tale comes to life through a trio of Parisian artists: a poet, an illustrator, and a sculptor of objects d’art. Together, they transform winter wonder into fragrance, design, and storytelling! I honestly have no words for this one.
Price: £399
Worth: Unsure
Saving: Unsure
Products: 25
Full Size Products: Unsure
Available: NOW!
With Jo Loves, you’re paying for luxury. And yes, this is one of the pricier calendars but it sells out every year due to their cult following. So if you want it, be quick! This is full of wonderful, opulent scents, luxurious lotions and even a limited-edition collaboration with Nails.Inc., each gift is designed to spark joy and let you live your best festive night in or out!
Price: £375
Worth/Saving: Not specified
Products: 24
Full Size Products: Unsure
Available: NOW
Extra Joy: Includes a 100ml fragrance voucher (up to the value of £120).
The Jo Malone calendar is always a thing of wonder and joy. I LOVEEEE the design of this year’s version and, on top of that, it is full of their best-selling and limited edition scents in the form of fragrance, candles, body lotion and more!
Price: £360
Worth: Unsure
Products: 25
Full Size: 0
Available: Pre Order
Extra Joy: Beautiful Reusable Box
This is the first 24-calendar NEOM has ever released! How exciting! It contains 10 full-sized products and is perfect for anyone who deserves a little TLC. And that includes you!
Price: £190
Worth: £365
Saving: £175
Products: 24
Full Size Products: 10
Available: NOW
Extra Joy: 5 Special Christmas Products and The New Sparking Joy Christmas Fragrance
I feel instantly zen just looking at this calendar. It’s simple, chic and includes everything you’d love for your body and home.
Price: £195
Worth: £322
Saving: £127
Products: 25
Full Size Products: 3
Available: NOW
I love having Molton Brown in my home as it’s like bringing a little bit of luxury to the everyday. Full of their bestsellers and perfect for that classy friend who has just about everything!
Price: £230
Worth: Doesn’t say
Saving: Doesn’t say
Products: 24
Full Size Products: Doesn’t say
Available: NOW
Extra Joy: 30g Candle exclusive to the advent calendar!
I hope you can use this blog as the ultimate beauty calendar comparison so you can make sure you’re getting the best value and your favourite products. I love hearing about what you guys are loving, so please tell me which calendars you’re planning to buy this year (or have already bought!).
Love,
Lisa xx
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