It’s September, and just like that, summer seems well and truly over. But amid the grim weather we’re currently enduring comes the promise of cosy season. Pumpkin spice lattes! Movie marathons! Plaid scarves! If it’s a cliché? You’d better believe I'll be doing it. One of the greatest joys of autumn has to be picking out a beauty advent calendar. Gone are the days when you could order one in the last week of November. Oh no. Since late August, it’s been a mad scramble to join waitlists in the hope of getting your hands on the very best.
So far, I'm making a beeline for the Liz Earle Advent Calendar, the Liberty London Advent Calendar, and the Sephora Advent Calendar - all of which show signs that they will sell out. Another strong contender? The ASOS advent calendar, which is both expertly curated and brilliant value for money.
And luckily for me, I managed to get my hands on it.
Scroll on for my full review. Or don’t... if you’re trying to avoid spoilers.
When does the ASOS Advent Calendar Launch?
It launches on the 8th of September
How much is the ASOS Advent Calendar?
Worth over £400, the ASOS Advent Calendar is just £95.
Shop: The ASOS Advent Calendar 2025
Great option for teens and young adults
Available from the 8th of September
www.asos.com
Launching on 8 September and packed with a full lineup of 26 products expect to unwrap an exciting mesh of covetable picks worth over £400. While we'll not spoil the contents just yet (scroll down for that) expect Charlotte Tilbury, MAC, KIKO, Caudalie and more - it's a TikTok FYP approved edit if there ever was one. While you can't shop it just yet, you can bookmark this page ahead of time.
Pros
- Excellent mesh of products across skin, hair and make-up
- Affordable price point (as beauty advent calendars go!)
- Gold standard brands
- 15 full size
- 26 products
Cons
- We've seen more luxe packaging - boxes are flimsy
- Some smaller sizes
- More expensive than last year
What's inside the ASOS Face + Body Advent Calendar 2025?
Here's the full list of products in the ASOS Advent Calendar 2025:
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Sol De Janeiro Bum Bum Cream 25ml + Delicia Drench Cream 25ml
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Wella Professionals Ultimate Repair Miracle Hair Rescue Spray 30ml
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hair by Sam McKnight Happy Endings 30ml
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ELEMIS Superfood Midnight Facial Night Cream 15ml
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Patchology Serve Chilled On Ice Eye Gels
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Philip Kingsley Honey Nectar and Peach Elasticizer Therapies 75ml
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Caudalie Resveratrol-Lift Cashmere Fluid 40ml
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Beauty Works 10 in 1 miracle spray 250ml
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This Works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray 10ml
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Psychic Sisters Rose Quartz Candle
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NUXE Huile Prodigiuis Gold 10ml
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L'Occitane Cherry Blossom Hand Cream 30ml
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Lainege Lip Glowry Balm – Berry
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Revolution Beauty Skin Silk Marble Blush Stick Sundown Spice
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Sunday Riley Aquamarine Melt Cleanser 30ml
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Rituals Ayurveda Shower Oil 75ml
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Bareminerals Hydrate + Glow Primer
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KIKO Hydra Lip Gloss - Shade 20
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Inkey List Niacinamide Serum 30ml
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Clomana Beauty Marshmallow Sponge – Shape 2
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Laura Mercier Translucent Setting Powder
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MAC Lipstick - Cool Teddy
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Charlotte Tilbury Glowgasm Beauty Light Wand in Peachgasm
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e.l.f Brow Lift Gel – Clear,
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Biodance Face Mask
Is the ASOS Face + Body Advent Calendar 2025 worth it?
Rachael Martin, beauty director says:
'The short answer? Yes. Absolutely. Firstly, the value for money here is excellent. For only £98 you'll get an impressive £406 worth of products. There's 26 in total, 15 of which are full size.
There's a refreshing mix of brands in there too, from high-end to budget, meaning there's something that will appeal to all tastes should you wish to dish some out as stocking fillers. Some stand outs for me include Mac's iconic lipstick in Cool Teddy (an autumnal, rose-toned dream) and Charlotte Tilbury's Glowgasm Beauty Light Wand in Peachgasm (expect illumination - and lots of it).
Skincare savants will be all over Caudalie's Resveratrol-Lift Cashmere Fluid which is amazing for bolstering a tired complexion, while the hair conscious will likely be swayed by Sam McKnight's Happy Endings - a tonic for parched, brittle strands.
My only gripe? The packaging. The boxes are flimsy, taking away from what would have otherwise been an all out luxury experience. That said, I do appreciate the brand has to save money somewhere, especially when offering such an impressive mesh of products. All in all this is a clever edit you'll want to get your hands on.'
Mark your diary for September 8th. We predict a sell-out.
Rachael Martin is Grazia’s Beauty Director. Originally from Northern Ireland, she studied English Literature at Queen’s University Belfast, before moving to London to pursue a career in magazine journalism