While the current weather would make you think otherwise, it feels almost illegal to be speaking about one of the best beauty advent calendars when it is technically still summer. But we'll make an exception for Cult Beauty. Widely recognised as one of the best beauty edits of festive season (yes, Christmas is officially within sight people and the flurry of new advent calendars prove it), the Cult Beauty Advent Calendar, £240, has built up a reputation for being premium, highly sought after, and worth every penny.
Much like the Liberty London Advent Calendar and Harrods Beauty Advent Calendar, Cult Beauty's annual iteration is the crème de la crème of the beauty advent calendar world, which is known to deliver the best in beauty year after year, and let's just say this year is absolutely no different.
When does the Cult Beauty Advent Calendar 2025 launch?
The Cult Beauty Advent Calendar officially launched on Thursday 4th September 2025.
How much is the Cult Beauty Advent Calendar 2025?
The Cult Beauty Advent Calendar costs £240 and is worth over £1,100.
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The Cult Beauty Advent Calendar has earned a reputation for being one of the best premium beauty advent calendars out there, bringing together a balanced mix of the best in beauty that covers all the bases, from hair to skin, body and make-up. Worth £1,100, the Cult Beauty Advent Calendar comprises of 34 well-loved products, including 16 of the year's best launches, 15 conscious staples and 3 products entirely exclusive to Cult Beauty. Plus, there is a Golden Ticket stashed away in three advent calendars, which is worth 1,000 Cult Beauty pounds.
Pros
- A brilliant balance of beauty categories
- Includes premium products
- A good mix of new launches and cult classics
- Boasts 34 products
Cons
- High price point
- Sells out fast
What's inside the Cult Beauty Advent Calendar 2025?
Here's the full list of products in the Cult Beauty Advent Calendar Classic Curation:
Full Sizes
Summer Fridays Jet Lag Skin Soothing Hydrating Face Mist (Full Size; 50ml)
Saie SuperSuede Radiant Blush Powder in 'Bella'(Full Size; 3g)
Gisou Honey Infused Lip Oil in 'Cherry on the Cake' (Full Size; 8ml)
Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment (Full Size; 60ml)
Philip Kingsley Overnight Scalp Barrier Serum (Full Size; 60ml)
Patrick Ta Major Headlines Double-Take Cream + Powder Blush Duo in 'She Knows Who She Is' (Full Size; 10.5g)
K18 Biomimetic Hairscience Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask (Full Size; 50ml)
Paula's Choice Resist Barrier Repair Advanced Moisturizer (Full Size; 50ml)
Medik8 C-Tetra Advanced (Full Size; 30ml)
Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Light Wand in 'Spotlight' (Full Size; 12ml)
Byoma Phyto-Mucin Glow Serum (Full Size; 40ml)
Augustinus Bader The Eyebrow and Lash Enhancing Serum (Full Size; 8ml)
Augustinus Bader The Eye Patches (Full Size; 1 Eye Patch)
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dewy Flush in 'Watermelon Flush' (Full Size; 12ml)
Natasha Denona Mini Xenon Eyeshadow Palette (Full Size; 4g)*
Danessa Myricks Beauty Linework Eyeliner in 'Onyx' (Full Size; 1ml)
Make Up For Ever Artist Color Pencil Extreme in 'Limitless Brown' (Full Size; 1.2g)*
Hair By Sam McKnight Love Me Do Nourishing Oil (Full Size; 50ml)*
Huda Beauty Faux Filler Extra Shine Lip Gloss in 'She Flirty' (Full Size; 3.9ml)
True Botanicals Phyto-Retinol Anti-Aging Sleep Serum (Full Size; 30ml)
Travel Sizes
Laneige Bouncy & Firm Serum (Travel Size; 15ml)
Hourglass Unlocked Instant Extensions Mascara (Travel Size; 5g)
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare DermInfusions Plump + Repair Lip Treatment (Travel Size; 4ml)
Elemis Pro Collagen Hydrating Toner (Travel Size; 30ml)
KraveBeauty Oil La La Serum (Travel Size; 15ml)*
Sol de Janeiro Delicia Drench Body Butter (Travel Size; 75ml)*
Byoma Hydrating Body Wash (Travel Size; 100ml)
By Terry Hyaluronic Hydra-Powder (Travel Size; 4g)
Deluxe Sizes
RMS Beauty Legendary Lip Oil in 'Lucia' (Deluxe Size; 1.6ml)
Dr. Levy Switzerland Intense Stem Cell Eye Booster Concentrate (Deluxe Size; 7ml)
Sisley-Paris Black Rose Cream Mask (Deluxe Size; 10ml)
L'occitane Almond Shower Oil (Deluxe Size; 75ml)
U Beauty Resurfacing Flash Peel (Deluxe Size; 5ml)
Vieve Skin Nova (Deluxe Size; 5ml)
Is the Cult Beauty Advent Calendar 2025 worth it?
Sameeha Shaikh, beauty writer, says: 'Absolutely. While there are ample beauty edits out there for holiday season, the Cult Beauty Advent Calendar Classic Curation 2025 is a strong example of how to do things right. It strikes the perfect balance between new launches, viral sensations and cult classics that we all likely have jotted down on our beauty shopping lists, think: the Medik8 C-Tetra Advanced, the Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dewy Flush, and Hair By Sam McKnight's Love Me Do Nourishing Oil – all in full size might I add. But that's not the only balance. Brimming with 34 products, the compilation covers all the beauty bases from hair to skin, body and make-up, which leaves no stone unturned. Yes, it is on the pricey side, but the total worth of the edit (£1,100) really puts the value of money into perspective. It's not just girl math, it's good math.'
Rachael Martin, beauty director, says: 'Ok. I've managed to get a sample of this one ahead of time, and (purely in the name of beauty journalism, of course) have opened every single drawer. Goodness me, you won't be disappointed with this one. While I don't want to spoil everything, allow me to wax lyrical about a few highlights. Day 1 starts off strong with a Summer Friday's cult classic face mist - the brand is well known for its ability to smooth and tone even the most parched of complexions. And Day 7 brings a mini hourglass mascara, one of my favourites for adding volume and length to my otherwise stubby lashes. I'll stop there. But know that there are no fillers in this advent calendar. Every single drawer contains something good. Really good. Rest assured that this isn't one to miss.'
Sameeha Shaikh is Grazia's beauty writer, covering all categories to bring you insights on the latest trends, industry news and the products you need to know about, viral or not (most probably viral).
