I’m A Beauty Expert, Here Are The Best Beauty Advent Calendars of 2024: From Liberty to Anthropologie

Every year we look forward to the industry's favourite - the Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar. Well, the wait is over, because the 2024 Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar is officially here.

Availability: It's live!

Price: How much is Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar? It's £260 for £1,205 with of products. Impressive.

Number of Products: 28

What's inside The Liberty London Advent Calendar: Unsurprisingly, it's a goodie. The Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar contains 28 products, most of which are full-sized. Thus far we've spied Bibbi Fragrances, Sunday Riley, Byredo and Augustinus Bader. Gold-standard brands, indeed. There's also a select number of golden tickets worth £1,000 to be found.

Beauty editor Rachael Martin says: 'The Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar is always a winner in my eyes - it's consistently guaranteed to be bursting with products from a mixture of exciting brands. I love that there's always a balance of niche, new products and cult classics to satisfy the needs of every beauty buff. The packaging is always iconic too - it's become a Christmas decoration in itself at this point! In terms of my favourite product it's got to be Augustinus Bader's The Rich Cream- it's a glow-giving delight that will make anyone's day. Trust me when we say it would be worth the splurge alone. As ever, this one will sell out, so it's important to sign up to the wait list, pronto.'

While they always make waves for their various beauty boxes, there's no mistaking that the most iconic launch of the year goes to the LookFantastic Beauty Advent calendar - it sells out promptly year after year.

Drop Date: It's live now!

Price: £100 (for £565 worth of products)

Number of Products: 27 including 14 full-size and a selection of mini surprises

What's inside The Look Fantastic Advent Calendar: Expect £565 worth of beauty treats including the Sol de Janeiro Delicia Drench Perfume Mist, the Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum and the Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream. What a trio to start us off.  

Beauty editor Rachael Martin Beauty says: 'When the brand have an embargo on what's in its beauty advent calendar you can bet it's good. Now that we know exactly what's in it I think this could be their best box ever?! A big claim, I know. There's top brands across skincare, haircare and make-up that have form for going viral. While I'd be tempted to keep them for myself (obviously) they could easily make for excellent stocking fillers. Think Sol de Janeiro and Medik8 for starters.'

Not only does the Cult Beauty Advent Calendar contain a seriously impressive 40 products (19 of which are full size) but there's also two editions of the sought-after calendar to keep your eyes peeled for— Curated with Love and Scent with Love. Watch this space for more info.

Drop Date: It's available now.

Price: £235

Number of Products: 40

What's Inside The Cult Beauty Advent Calendar: There's some big brands in there - think Augustinus Bader, Summer Fridays and Saie.

Beauty editor Rachael Martin says: 'I've already received a sample of the Cult Beauty Advent Calendar - and trust me when I say this is the best yet. Some of the drawers contain two or three products and nothing feels like a "filler." I'm conscious of spoiling things (the joy is in the surprise after all) but I will say that this is a carefully curated edit that you'll absolutely want to use. One product in particular worth shouting about is the full sized Charlotte Tilbury Matte Beauty Blush Wand in the shade Pink Pop - think the most gorgeous, glow-laden sugary pink sheen suited to all skin tones. And I also love the inclusion of Color Wow, 111Skin, Ceremonia and Jo Loves. This is excellent value for money - and a great beauty advent calendar to gift. '

Now this is one you won't want to miss out on. Explore the magical world of Charlotte Tilbury make-up with this exclusive, heart shaped advent calendar. It features a few of Charlotte's make-up heroes, as well as skincare icons that'll help you glow brighter than a Christmas tree.

Drop Date: Join the waitlist for CT Beauty Advent Calendar now

Price: £170

Number of Products: 12

What's Inside The Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Advent Calendar: Each day you'll wake up a few of CT's bestselling products - while we don't know what they are quite yet, as soon as we do we'll update you. Watch this space.

Beauty editor Rachael Martin says: 'Last year there was a magic cream in there - need I say more?'

The Harrods Beauty Advent Calendar has been known to sell out. And this year? It looks set to be no different. With luxury packaging and luxury contents to match, there’s a treat (or 25) to satisfy each and every beauty aficionado.

Drop Date: Buy it now

Price: £250 for over £1,599 worth of products

Number of Products: 25 (15 full-size)

What's Inside The Harrods Beauty Advent Calendar: There’s no denying there’s some beauty heavy weights in this one. There’s Augustinus Bader, Clé de Peau, Byredo, 111SKIN, and Decree – and that’s only the beginning.

Beauty editor Rachael Martin says: 'The Harrods Beauty Advent Calendar is the gift that keeps on giving. The offerings have been such a hit with fans over the past few years that they've launched several including a hair and bodyadvent calendar (£99 for £310 worth of products) which is already raking up an impressive waitlist online. Unsurprisingly, it's the Beauty Advent Calendar which has really impressed us on the beauty desk. Priced at £250 but brimming with £1599 worth of products believe me when I say there's an impressive edit of luxury brands not to be missed. One of my personal favourites is the Hourglass Unlocked Mascara – just a few wiggles through lashes is all it takes to see a noticeable difference in volume and length.'

Fortnum & Mason's iconic Beauty advent calendar is back, jam-packed with beauty favourites worth over £1087. From cult hero products to hidden gems, discover 25 days' worth of goodies from brands including Creed, Aromatherapy Associates, Cult51, Bamford, Shleep and Baobab. Fortnum’s has also teamed up with skincare specialists Wildsmith, to offer ten lucky drawer-openers  complimentary facials worth £120.

Drop Date: Available now

Price: £265 for £1087 worth of products

Number of Products: 27 (23 full-sized products, 2 travel-size items, and 2 deluxe samples)

What's Inside The Fortnum and Mason Beauty Advent Calendar: The Fortnum & Mason calendar is decked out with everything from primers and mascaras, to candles and body lotions, and lots more exceptional surprises.

Beauty editor Rachael Martin says: 'You'll get what you pay for with this beauty advent calendar from Fortnum and Mason - pure luxury. While there's an excellent product section across the beauty realm this one is particularly good for those who love a little home scenting. The full-sized Baobab Paris Max 6 Candle smells utterly delicious and will upgrade any coffee table in an instant.'

When it comes to their skincare advent calendar, Elemis don’t play around. Their beauty advent calendar is available soon and will be the perfect gift for both women and men.

Drop Date: It's available now!

Price: £199 for £537.50 worth of products

Number of Products: 25

What's inside The Elemis Advent Calendar: Unsurprisingly, it's a treasure trove. There’s 25 products in there spanning the whole range. Indulge in next-level skin wellness and look out for 1 of 15 Golden Tickets hidden inside your advent calendar, for the chance to win £1000 worth of Elemis products. Devotees will be delighted.

Beauty editor Rachael Martin Beauty says: 'It's called the Ultimate Skincare advent calendar for good reason - expect effacious formulations, spa like scents and powerhouse ingredients sure to transform your complexion in the run up to the party season and beyond. The full line-up is dizzyingly good. If you can't resist a sneak peek? Then just know there's a full-sized Pro-Collagen Marine Cream, a Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm and a Pro-Collagen Eye Revive Mask, which, I'm sure, are likely to sway you already. While I would like to keep this one for myself, I think it's the perfect beauty advent calendar for my mum - I think she'd be totally thrilled to receive.'

Augustinus Bader fans rejoice, as the brand have listened to your prayers - its first ever advent calendar is officially here to welcome in the holiday season. There's award-winning creams, serums, and latest science-backed innovations.

Drop Date: Now! Run don't walk.

Price: £445

Number of Products: 12

What's inside The Augustinus Bader Calendar:
The Cream Cleansing Gel 30ml
The Essence 30ml
The Tinted Balm Shade 1 4g
The Rich Cream 30ml, The Cream 15ml
The Face Oil 10ml
The Eye Patches 1 pack
The Body Cream 100ml
The Lip Balm 4g
The Retinol Serum 7ml
The Eye Cream 3ml
The Serum 7ml

Call us biased, but this one is absolutely worth shouting about. While not strictly an advent calendar, the Grazia Beauty Club Box is sure to act as the ultimate gift for beauty lovers this festive season.

Drop Date: It’s available now

Price: For just £55 for 6 months you’ll get this annual beauty box (worth over £200) plus a lot more. Keep up to date with the latest trends, must-know brands, and the best buys with a Grazia Beauty Club Membership. You’ll get every fortnightly issue of Grazia delivered free to your door, plus receive invites to exclusive live online tutorials with leading industry experts. It’s your one-stop shop for all things beauty, all year round.

What’s Inside The Grazia Beauty Club Box: It’s brimming with must-have products from Philip B, Liz Earle, Filorga, Tweezerman, Kash Beauty, Gallivant, Hello Sunday, UK Lash, NUXE, Lancaster, Margaret Dabbs London, BARE FEET by Margaret Dabbs and Ella & Jo.

Beauty editor Rachael Martin says: 'The Grazia Beauty Box contains a myriad of products handpicked by the Grazia beauty team - be rest assured that, if it's in the box, it's beloved by the team. We always ensure to have a broad range of brands, from cult classics like Liz Earle to those that are new and emerging like Kash. A mesh of your tried and tested favourites and exciting newness personally approved by us? Think of it as the perfect excuse for beauty aficionados to remain in-the-loop. I adore the full-sized Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser which is a must-have. The nourishing formula is multi-award winning for a reason. It melts away make-up and adds an intense hit of hydration. And a reminder of the excellent value for money, too. Each beauty box is worth at least £200, which, if we do say so ourselves, is excellent value for money.'

Sisley’s second Advent Calendar is here - and it's as stunning as you'd expect. That said, the price has increased from £595 to £640 this year, so we're expecting big things. And going by packaging alone - we can expect just that.

Availability: It's available to buy now

Price: £640

Number of Products: 25

What's Inside The Sisley Paris Beauty Advent Calendar: Beauty buffs will be only too aware of Sisley's product offerings. Inside this beauty advent calendar you’ll find a generous collection of products, including best sellers from Sisley and Hair Rituel by Sisley in full size, travel and miniatures. Glowing skin and glossy hair? Yes please.

Beauty editor Rachael Martin says: 'There's no denying this is something of a heavy weight - both in terms of price and in terms of product offering. Firstly, it's beautiful. It's ornately decorated with the British artist Fee Greening's signature style - think beautifully intricate pen and ink drawings. Put simply, it's obvious it's the epitome of luxury from the packaging alone. Dreamy. But back to the good stuff - what's behind those 25 doors. If you're a dedicated Sisley fan I'd say it couldn't get much better than this edit. Of course, there's Sisley's iconic Black Rose Mask (which is known as something of a skincare cult classic) but there's also offerings from Sisley's more premium ranges Sisleÿa and Supremÿa. It's a great excuse to try something new.'

The new John Lewis Advent calendar ticks serious boxes. And is it any wonder? Last year's calendar was a sell-out success and this year looks set to be the same. If you're after excellent value for money then know that this one has the highest number of full-size beauty must-haves for a John Lewis Beauty Advent Calendar to date - there's 20 in total. 

Drop Date: 3rd October -join the waitlist now

Price: £195 for over £900 worth of products

Number of Products: 32

What's Inside The John Lewis Advent Calendar: An impressive selection of beauty products from premium brands. Expect the likes of Sol de Janeiro, Laura Mercier, Charlotte Tilbury and OUAI for starters.

Beauty editor Rachael Martin says: 'This one doesn't stop with excellent beauty products alone. Oh no. Instead, there's a chance to win an abundance of fabulous prizes too. Ten lucky customers will open a draw to find a £500 John Lewis gift card, 30 advent calendars include a luxurious 40-minute Elemis Expert Facial Voucher treat, over 200 advents include a voucher for a treatment at a John Lewis Cavendish Clinic plus there's two ultimate spa breaks up for grabs. Never has opening an advent calendar been so exciting!'

It was a sell-out last year and it's sure to go the the same way again this year. The 2024 Anthropologie Beauty Advent Calendar makes for the perfect gift for someone you love, or, you know, just yourself...

Drop Date: Sign up to the waitlist now in time for the drop (rumoured to be this month)

Price: £88 (for £300 worth of products)

Number of Products: 24

What's Inside The Anthropologie Beauty Advent Calendar: It's brimming with 24 gorgeous beauty and wellness treats to ensure you're Christmas ready.

Beauty editor Rachael Martin says: 'I loved Anthropologie's Beauty Advent Calendar last year - it was the perfect blend of treats and featured the likes of Palette London, Herlum, Dreem Distillery, STORIES and so much more. While it may be £10 more expensive this year, it's looking like they've upped the ante - thus far we know there's L'Occitane, MALIN+GOETZ, Sunday Riley and Anastasia Beverly Hills. And although the packaging isn't traditionally festive, it is a delight in all it's quirky, pink toned glory. I'd expect nothing less lovely.'

Ted Baker's advent calendar offerings impress each and every year. And good news, it's back and looks set to be better than ever. Housed in a beautiful floral box, it's filled to the brim with bathing and beauty treats sure to delight even the most fussy.

Drop Date: It's available now.

Price: £46

Number of Products: 25

What's Inside The Ted Baker Beauty Advent Calendar : The Ted Baker beauty advent calendar is decked out with products to ensure you're expertly preened from top to toe. There's tools like eyelash curlers and nail files as well as body mists and lotions. Consider it the perfect option for a pampered princess.

Beauty editor Rachael Martin says: 'This is a solid advent calendar option and makes for the perfect gift. In terms of favourite products? This may sound surprising, but Ted Baker's sheet masks are a force to be reckoned with. I leave mine on for around 15-20 minutes then gently peel it off before massaging any excess into my complexion and let it sink in. It's really lovely for aiding the glow before a night out and the compliments will come rolling in.'

Ideal for those who are partial to pink, it’s time to snap up this medley of Soap & Glory treats. There’s 24 products in total, making this offering a hefty one. 

Drop Date: It’s available now. Run, don’t walk. 

Price: £48 (worth £105)

Number of Products: 24

What's Inside The Soap and Glory Beauty Advent Calendar: Look away now if you don't want a spoiler!

BB Radiance Mask, Puffy Eye Attack Mask, Speed Plump Miracle Moisture Mask, Pore Refining Mask, Original Pink Righteous Butter, Original Pink Hand Cream, Heel Genius Foot Cream, Face Soap Clarity Facial Wash, Clean On Me Body Wash, Magnificoco Body Wash, Face Mitt, Pout About It Lip Mask, Righteous Butter Lotion, Call of Fruity Body Wash, Call of Fruity Body Butter, Call of Fruity Body Scrub, Original Pink Rollerball Fragrance, Speed Plump Intense Hydrating Day Cream, Scrub of your Life, Berry & Bright Body Wash,Berry & Bright Body Butter, Hydrating Night Cream, Berry & Bright Roller Ball, Berry & Bright Bath Fizzer.

Beauty editor Rachael Martin says: 'For just £48 you can restock your whole bathroom and then some! Behind those pink doors you can be rest assured of a little bit of everything that Soap & Glory do so well. Think of this as the crème de la crème of their bestselling products, from sugary sweet shower gels to luxurious body creams. I'd recommend this as a great advent calendar for a tween or teenage girl - it's bound to delight.'

Space NK's beauty advent calendar is always a good one - this year they've really amped up the contents. And good news, as you can now join the waitlist for the 2024 Space NK Beauty Advent Calendar and get early access when it launches - with the chance to win prizes along the way.

Drop Date: Sign up to the waitlist now.

Price: £250 for over £1200 worth of products

Number of Products: Contains 34 products (23 full-size)

What's Inside The Space NK Advent Calendar: Packed with luxury pop open those doors to find a myriad of top brands - watch this space for the exacts.

The Sephora Beauty Advent Calendar looks set to sell out once more. It's bursting with luxury contents to match, there’s a treat (or 36) to delight each and every skincare and make-up maven.

Drop Date: Pre-order now

Price: £199 for over £1,000 worth of products

Number of Products: 40 treats including 24 full-size faves and 20 Sephora exclusives.

What's Inside The Sephora Beauty Advent Calendar: 40 products! There’s several beauty heavy weights behind those little doors.

Beauty editor Rachael Martin says: 'How could I possibly pick a favourite product from this treasure chest of treats? There's the Skinfix Triple Lipid + Collagen Eye Treatment which brightens tired, dull eyes in an instant. Then there's the gorgeous Neom Happiness Scented Candle which smells like utter joy. And who could forget to mention Philip Kingsley's iconic Elasticizer treatment? Yup, beauty girlies are going to love this one.'

Perfect for those who love to indulge in wellbeing, this advent calendar from ESPA is bursting with blissful aromatherapy offerings. It's a sensorial delight.

Drop Date: Sign up to the waitlist now

Price: £175 (worth £488)

Number of Products: 25

What's Inside The ESPA Beauty Advent Calendar: There's likely to be a wide selection wellbeing luxuries including cleansers, creams, candles and rich essential oils. It's impossible to be disappointed.

Grazia's Favourite Product: Specifics are currently embargoed. Watch this space.

Scent aficionados will be all too familiar with the Acqua Di Parma Advent Calendar. This year the brand's advent offering could be their best yet - there's an abundance of fragrant treats inside the beautifully hand-crafted gold and yellow box, from candles and soaps to perfumes and body lotions.

Drop Date: It will be available exclusively in Selfridges from 1st October 

Price: £457

Number of Products: 25

What's Inside The Acqua Di Parma Advent Calendar: Trust us when we say this one is brimming with sensorial delights. Expect a beautifully curated eded including a dedicated full size 12ml bottle of the stunning Colonia fragrance - a classic choice among fragrance fans.

Beauty editor Rachael Martin says: 'Few brands excite me so much as Aqua Di Parma - there's just no denying the levels of luxury when it comes to their products. And, of course, the advent calendar lives up to the hype. Brimming with body lotions, candles, and fragrances there's something to delight all tastes. My personal favourite is the Blu Mediterraneo range which transports me straight to sunnier climes - a must when the days get longer and the weather gets cooler.'

Filled to the brim with the brand's best-sellers, from incredible mascaras to fluffy brow product goodness, Benefit's advent calendar is bound to sell out fast.

Drop Date: It’s available to shop now

Price: £156 for over £295 of products

Number of Products: 24

What's Inside the Benefit advent calendar: Form the viral PORefessional primer, to Gimme Brow and the incredible Roller Lash, Benefit's advent calendar is the perfect combination on skincare and make-up. Plus, if you're obsessed with lashes and eyebrows - this one's for you.

Grazia's Favourite Product: It’s got to be Gimme Brow - arguably the best brow gel I've ever used.

The Fragrance Shop’s 2024 Advent Calendar is a great affordable option for those who want to sample a range of top fragrances without committing to the full sized offering.

Drop Date: It’s available for pre order now

Price: £120 for over £300 of products

Number of Products: 25

What's Inside The Fragrance Shop Advent Calendar: There’s a range of cult classic fragrances from brands such as Ghost, Hugo Boss, Michael Kors, Marc Jacobs and Moschino, as well as some skin and haircare products too. This one earns bonus points as there’s also a fragrance shop voucher that you can put towards your favourite scent at a later date.

Grazia's Favourite Product: It’s got to be the dinky sample of Diesel D Red Eau de Parfum – just a small spritz goes a long way.

After a great make-up advent calendar? Housed in millennial pink packaging, the Makeup Revolution Advent Calendar oozes glamour, and is a great option for beauty loving teens. Plus, it contains the sell-out tear shaped powder puff that went viral on TikTok this year.

Availability: Available now

Price: £48 for over £96 worth of products

Number of Products: 24

What's Inside The Makeup Revolution Beauty Advent Calendar: You can expect an abundance of make-up bag favourites including the Tiktok famous Revolution Satin Kiss Lipliner in Chauffeur Nude
and Revolution Satin Kiss Lipliner in Divine. These richly pigmented liners are super-smooth and richly pigmented.

Grazia's Favourite Product: The Revolution Liquid Shadow in Gold is what Christmas dreams are made of - it's perfect for adding festive glamour to your eye-look thanks to the silky liquid pigment

For truly excellent, spa-like skincare it’s got to be the Liz Earle advent calendar which is filled to the top with radiance boosting offerings and cult classics.

Drop Date: It's available now

Price: £79

Number of Products: 12

What's Inside The Liz Earle Beauty Advent Calendar: Everything! Tonics, cleansers (including a huge full sized one) treatments and moisturisers.

Beauty editor Rachael Martin says: 'My favourite product? Easily the iconic cleanse and polish which is worth a pretty penny all on its own. Firstly, it lathers beautifully. The texture is luxurious and silky, melting away make-up with ease - even my stubborn waterproof mascara. The cotton cloth is also lovely - it's soft and cocooning and I actively look forward to gently wiping away the leftover product. Afterwards, my skin feels soft and nourished with none of the usual tightness associated with cleansing. But trust me when I say there's so many other winners in there too sure to delight.'

We couldn't think of a more luxe way to countdown to Christmas. This calendar from The White Company features 25 wellness treats all housed in a glorious box illustrated with their flagship Symons Street store.

Drop Date: 11th September - diaries marked.

Price: £195 filled with goodies worth £300

Number of Products: 25 (5 of which are full sized)

What's Inside The White Company Advent Calendar: There's candles, body washes and home sprays.

Beauty editor Rachael Martin says: Nothing says Christmas quite like The White Company! This curated selection features an array of much-loved favourites and exciting new launches. My top tip? Look out for the Winter Signature Candle which is the epitome of cosy.'