The Best Beauty Advent Calendars of 2026: My Ultimate Guide
Guys! Mariah is officially defrosting!! And, if, like me, you think Christmas is the perfect excuse to treat yourself to a little beauty haul, then you’re going to want to bookmark this one. Beauty advent calendars have become seriously good, and 2026 is shaping up to be one of the biggest years yet, with everything from cult skincare and luxury fragrance to makeup must-haves, wellness treats and some very tempting limited-edition surprises.
Whether you’re looking to invest in one spectacular calendar, want the best possible value for your money, or simply fancy 24 days of beauty treats, there’s something for every budget and beauty obsession. I’ve rounded up the beauty advent calendars I’m most excited about this year, including exactly what they cost, what they’re worth, how many products you get and, importantly, how much you can save.
And because I know the little extras can make a calendar even more exciting, I’ve also included any Extra Joy surprises, from golden tickets and exclusive products to charitable donations and limited-edition treats.
I’ll be updating this guide as more information is released, so if your favourite brand hasn’t revealed everything yet, keep checking back. Now, let the countdown begin…
Price: £245
Worth: £1,100
Saving: £855
Products: 38
Full Size Products: 17
Available: Now
Extra Joy: 3 x £1,00 Golden Tickets To Be Found
Cult Beauty has gone big for 2026, with a huge 38 products packed into its Signature Edition calendar. There are 17 full-size products, and with a total value of £1,100, you’re getting an impressive £855 saving. But it’s the extra surprise that could really get your heart racing: there are 3 x £1,00 Golden Tickets To Be Found, making this one that’s definitely worth snapping up before they disappear.
Price: £275
Worth: £1,200
Saving: £925
Products: 35
Full Size Products: 26
Available: NOW
Space NK is always one of the calendars I have my eye on, and this year’s offering is seriously impressive. With 35 products, including a huge 26 full-size products, this is one for anyone who wants a proper beauty stash rather than lots of tiny samples. The £275 price tag is certainly an investment, but when you see the £1,200 worth of products inside, that’s a whopping £925 saving making it one of the most compelling calendars for serious beauty lovers.
Price: £285
Worth: £1,300
Saving: £1,015
Products: 29
Full Size Products: 21
Available: Join The Waiting List
Extra Joy: Find A Lucky Golden Ticket with £1,000 hidden in 20 Calendars
If luxury beauty is your thing, Liberty’s 2026 advent calendar is a serious contender. The OG of beauty advents looks better than ever; at £285, it contains 29 products, with an impressive 21 full-size, and a total value of £1,300. That gives you a huge £1,015 saving, but there’s another reason to get your name on that waiting list: 20 lucky calendars will contain a golden ticket worth £1,000. Now that is an advent calendar surprise.
Price: £235
Worth: £1,000
Saving: £765
Products: 40
Full Size Products: 27
Available: Wish List Open
Extra Joy: Unlock £20 worth of Rewards!
Sephora has gone all out with its 2026 calendar, and the numbers are seriously impressive. For £235, you get a huge 40 products, including 27 full-size, with a total value of £1,000. That’s a £765 saving, before you even factor in the extra perk of being able to unlock £20 worth of Rewards. With the Wish List now open, this is one I wouldn’t leave until the last
Price: £75
Worth: £450
Saving: £375
Products: 25
Full Size Products: More Full Size Then Ever Before
Available: 13th October
M&S can do no wrong. If you want great value without spending hundreds of pounds, Marks and Spencer is one to watch. At just £75 the calendar has a stated value of £450, meaning a huge £375 saving. There are 25 products, with more full-size than ever before, making this a particularly tempting option for anyone who wants maximum beauty for their money. It launches on 13th October, so I’d be ready to shop.
Price: £250
Worth: £1,160
Saving: £910
Products: 41
Full Size Products: 23
Available: PRE-ORDER
Extra Joy: Golden Tickets (think: a Shark CryoGlow Plus LED Mask, Clarins treatments, John Lewis gift cards and more).
John Lewis has packed an enormous amount into its 2026 beauty advent calendar. For £250, you get a huge 41 products, with 23 full-size, and a total value of £1,160. That means a very impressive £910 saving. But there’s even more excitement behind the doors, thanks to Golden Tickets with prizes including a Shark CryoGlow Plus LED Mask, Clarins treatments, John Lewis gift cards and more. This one is already available to preorder, so I’d be quick.
Price: £120
Worth: £665
Saving: £545
Products: 27
Full Size Products: 19
Available: PRE-ORDER
Look Fantastic is another calendar that offers a huge amount for the price. At £120, it contains 27 products, including 19 full-size, with a total value of £665. That works out at a substantial £545 saving, making this one of the strongest value propositions on the list. It’s currently available to pre-order, so beauty bargain hunters should definitely have this one on their radar.
Price: £150
Worth: £576
Saving: £426
Products: 30
Full Size Products: 10
Available: NOW
Extra Joy: Future Dreams. £10 of every calendar sold will be donated to support the amazing work the charity does. Golden Ticket to win GHD Chronos
Next has created a calendar that delivers on both beauty and feel-good factor. For £150, you get 30 products, including 10 full-size, worth £576 in total, giving you a £426 saving. There’s also a brilliant charitable element, with £10 from every calendar sold donated to Future Dreams to support the amazing work the charity does. And if that wasn’t enough, there’s a Golden Ticket to win GHD Chronos.
Price: £250
Worth: £1,278
Saving: £1,028
Products: 38
Full Size Products: 33
Available: NOW
Extra Joy:
Now this is a beauty advent calendar. Selfridges has packed 38 products into its 2026 offering, and an astonishing 33 are full-size. Priced at £250, the calendar is worth £1,278, giving you a huge £1,028 saving. If full-size products are your priority, this is one of the most impressive calendars on the list – and it’s available now.
Price: £355
Worth: £1,680
Saving: £1,325
Products: 28
Full Size Products: 28
Available: NOW
Extra Joy: Reusable Draws
Vogue has seriously raised the bar for 2026. At £355, its beauty advent calendar contains 28 products – and every single one is full-size. The total value is an incredible £1,680, meaning you’re saving £1,325. This is very much the luxury end of the advent-calendar spectrum, but if you want a truly exceptional beauty haul with no compromise on full-size products, it’s hard to ignore.
Price: £270
Worth: Doesn’t Say
Products: 32
Full Size Products: 11
Available: Now
For a slice of luxury, Harrods is always going to be one to watch. The 2026 beauty advent calendar is £270 and contains 32 products, including 11 full-size products. The total value and saving aren’t stated, but with 32 beauty treats behind the doors, there’s still plenty to get excited about.
Price: £98
Worth: £400
Saving: £302
Products: 25
Full Size Products: 17
Available: 27th September
Extra Joy: About the Artist, Nephthys Foster British-Filipino illustrator Nephthys Foster specialises in designing vibrant, playful prints, adding her signature sparkle to simple moments.
Anthropologie’s beauty advent calendar is every bit as pretty and playful as you’d expect. Priced at £98, it contains 25 products, with a very impressive 17 full-size, and is worth £400 – giving you a £302 saving. It’s available from 27th September, and the packaging has an extra special story behind it, featuring the work of British-Filipino illustrator Nephthys Foster, who specialises in vibrant, playful prints and adds her signature sparkle to simple moments.
Price: £120
Worth: £528
Saving: £408
Products: 29
Full Size Products: 13
Available: NOW
Extra Joy: Golden Ticket prize inside
Debenhams is offering an extremely good-value beauty calendar for £120, with 29 products, including 13 full-size, and a total value of £528. That means a very healthy £408 saving, making it one of the strongest options if you’re looking to get plenty of beauty for your money. There’s also a Golden Ticket prize inside, adding a little extra excitement to the countdown.
Price: £672
Worth: Doesn't say
Products: 25
Full Size Products: Several Full size
Available: NOW
Sisley’s 2026 advent calendar is coming soon, with all of the key details still to be announced. Given the brand’s luxurious skincare reputation, this is one is bound to be a beauty.
Price: £225
Worth: £662
Saving: £437 (66% Saving)
Products: 25
Full Size Products: 3
Available: Now
Extra Joy: 20 hidden golden tickets, Elemis Skincare spree. Worth £1,000
Skincare lovers, this one is for you. The Elemis advent calendar brings together 25 products and is worth £662, meaning you’re saving £437 – a 66% saving on the £225 price. There are 3 full-size products, but the really exciting bit is the chance to find one of 20 hidden golden tickets, each offering an Elemis skincare spree worth £1,000. Definitely one to consider if your bathroom shelf is already home to a few Elemis favourites.
Price: £90
Worth: £203
Saving: £113
Products: 12
Full Size Products: 7
Available: SOLD OUT!!
Sculpted By Aimee has opted for a 12 Days Of Beauty format, with 12 products, including 7 full-size. It’s priced at £203, with the listed worth at £90 and a stated £113 saving. But guys, it SOLD OUT!! How wild is that? I’ve included it here just in case they bring more stock back!
Price: £172
Worth: £255.20
Saving: £83.20
Products: 24
Full Size Products: 6
Available: NOW
Extra Joy: Keepsake train display
Rituals always knows how to make an advent calendar feel like a Christmas decoration as well as a beauty treat, and this year is no different. The Premium Advent Calendar costs £172 and contains 24 products, including 6 full-size, worth £255.20 in total. You’re saving £83.20, and the calendar comes with a keepsake train display, very cute.
Price: £170
Worth: £323
Saving: £153
Products: 15
Full Size Products: 4
Available: NOW
Extra Joy: Charlotte’s Magic Sculpting Gua Sha Tool – Limited Edition
Charlotte Tilbury fans will know that anything with the brand’s signature glamour tends to sell quickly, and this year’s calendar is no exception. Priced at £170, it contains 15 products, including 4 full-size, with a total value of £323. You’re saving £153, but for me the standout is the Charlotte’s Magic Sculpting Gua Sha Tool – Limited Edition, which gives the calendar an extra little touch of luxury. Oh, and the box it comes in is soooo beautiful. One you can happily reuse.
Price: £195
Worth: £514
Saving: £319
Products: 24
Full Size Products: 17
Available: NOW
Neal’s Yard Remedies is another one for the skincare and wellbeing crowd. It’s full of gorgeous skincare and wellness products and 17 of them are full size. This is perfect for someone looking for some TLC.
Price: £98
Worth: £406
Saving: £308
Products: 25
Full Size Products: 3
Available: NOW
ASOS is bringing plenty of beauty bang for your buck with a £98 advent calendar containing 25 products, including 3 full-size products. With a value of £406, you’re looking at a £308 saving, which makes this a great option if you want to try a mix of beauty favourites without committing to a luxury-calendar price tag.
Price: £98
Worth: £355
Saving: £260
Products: 12
Full Size Products: 6
Available: NOW
Extra Joy: 10 Lucky Golden Tickets
Gatineau’s 12 days of Christmas is such great value if you’re a fan of the brand. Full of their best sellers including the award-winning Golden Glow Gradual Tan, a fave of mine.
Price: £119
Worth: £237
Saving: £118 (50% Saving)
Products: 24
Full Size Products: Doesn’t Say
Available: Now
Extra Joy: This years Artist Jordan Robertson
Kiehl’s is bringing its skincare expertise to Christmas with a 24-product advent calendar priced at £119. Worth £237, it gives you a £118 saving – a 50% saving – making it a great choice for anyone who wants to discover more from the brand. The full-size product count hasn’t been stated, but the calendar also features this year’s artist, Jordan Robertson, adding an artistic touch to the festive offering.
Price: £175
Worth: £576.50
Saving: £401.50
Products: 24
Available: Now
Liz Earle’s calendar costs £175 and is worth £576.50, giving you a fantastic £401.50 saving. A great calendar for a skincare fanatic.
Price: £169
Worth: £269
Saving: £100
Products: 24
Full Size Products: doesn’t say how many
Available: NOW
Extra Joy: Christmas Gifting Extra Special with our Indulgent Pouch
Full of L’Occitane’s signature bath and body products, this is a calendar that will help you get through the crazy party season.
Price: £99
Worth: £192
Saving: £93
Products: 24
Full Size Products: doesn’t say how many
Available: NOW
L’Occitane’s other advent calendar is a lovely option if you’re looking for a mix of indulgent bodycare, fragrance and skincare treats. At £99, it contains 24 products worth £192, giving you a £93 saving. The number of full-size products hasn’t been stated, but there’s an extra gifting bonus: the calendar comes with an Indulgent Pouch, making the whole experience feel even more special.
Price: £112
Worth: £293
Saving: £181
Products: 24
Full Size Products: 9
Available: NOW
NUXE is offering a lovely balance of value and variety with its 2026 advent calendar. Priced at £112, it contains 24 products, including 9 full-size, and is worth £293 in total. That gives you a £181 saving, making this a particularly tempting option if you love the brand’s signature skincare and bodycare treats.
Price: £149
Worth: £300
Saving: £151
Products: 24
Full Size Products: 4
Available: NOW
Benefit is bringing its instantly recognisable beauty fun to the festive season with 24 products for £149. The calendar is worth £300, giving you a £151 saving, and includes 4 full-size products. If you’re a Benefit devotee or know someone who is, this is a fun way to discover some of the brand’s best-loved products.
Price: £300
Worth: £672
Saving: £372
Products: 24
Full Size Products: 12
Available: NOW
For those who prefer their festive treats with a serious dose of wellbeing, Bamford’s Wellness Advent Calendar is the one to watch. Priced at £300, it contains 24 products, including 12 full-size, and is worth £672, giving you a £372 saving.
Price: £59.50
Products: 25
Full Size Products: 25
Available: NOW
Not technically a beauty calendar, but too much fun to leave off the list! SockShop’s advent calendar costs £59.50 and contains 25 pairs of socks, with all 25 being full-size. If your idea of Christmas luxury is something cosy, practical and guaranteed to get plenty of use, this is the one for you.
Price: £375
Worth: £595
Saving: £220
Products: 25
Available: NOW
Extra Joy: New limited-edition fragrance
There’s something particularly luxurious about a Jo Malone advent calendar, and the 2026 version is designed for fragrance fans who want that feeling every day throughout December. It is absolutely stunning, their best yet in my opinion. There are individual fabric stockings filled with products. It’s just gorgeous. At £375, the calendar is worth £595, giving you a £220 saving, with 25 products to discover. Full-size product information is still to come, but there’s already a very tempting reason to keep this one on your radar: a new limited-edition fragrance.
Price: £420
Products: 25
Available: Pre-Order
Extra Joy: Beautiful Keepsake Box
Diptyque’s 2026 advent calendar is coming soon, and while we don’t have the details yet, the brand’s iconic fragrance and candle offering makes this one well worth waiting for. More information is still to come.
Price: £199
Worth: £399
Saving: £200
Products: 24
Full Size Products: 11
Available: NOW
Extra Joy: Limited Edition Candle
If your perfect advent calendar is all about creating a little moment of calm and indulgence every day, Neom’s 24 Moments That Glimmer sounds right up your street. Priced at £199, it contains 24 products, including 11 full-size, and is worth £399, giving you a £200 saving. There’s also a limited-edition candle included as an extra special treat.
Price: £375
Worth: £865
Saving: £490
Products: 25
Available: NOW
Extra Joy: Exclusive Products
The Jo Loves calendar is always one of the most festive. And Jo’s Christmas Tree candle is up there as one of my favourite festive scents. To have a mix of candles, scents and body care is such a treat.
Price: £195
Worth: £336
Saving: £141
Products: 25
Full Size Products: 7
Available: NOW
The White Company brings its signature understated luxury to the festive season with a 25-product advent calendar. Priced at £195, it’s worth £336, giving you a £141 saving, with 7 full-size products included. Iif you love The White Company’s luxurious approach to fragrance and bodycare, this is one to keep firmly on your list.
Price: £225
Worth: £455
Saving: £230
Products: 24
Available: NOW
Molton Brown’s Decadent Delights advent calendar is made for anyone who loves their Christmas countdown to smell absolutely divine. Priced at £225, it contains 24 products worth £455, giving you a £230 saving. Fragrance and bodycare fans, this one’s for you.
So, Which Beauty Advent Calendar Will You Choose?
And there you have it, my ultimate round-up of the beauty advent calendars to know about for 2026.
There are some mega options this year, from £59.50 to £375, and the savings range from a very respectable amount to more than £1,300. If you’re all about full-size products, there are some incredible options, while the golden tickets and limited-edition extras add another level of excitement to some of the calendars.
My advice? Don’t wait until December. The most desirable beauty advent calendars tend to sell out long before the first door is opened, and most are already available to buy. If you’ve spotted one you love, it’s worth getting ahead of the Christmas rush rather than hoping it will still be there in November.
Whether you’re buying one for yourself or gifting one to the beauty obsessive in your life, there’s never been a better excuse to make the countdown to Christmas a little more glamorous.
Happy advent-calendar shopping!
Love
Lisa xx