While we wait for the best beauty advent calendars to launch this year, our team of beauty editors are here to tell you exactly what beauty advent calendars need to be on your radar this autumn. It may seem indulgent to swap chocolate for luxury cosmetics, but who are we to argue with a potential 25 days of our favourite beauty products? And this year, we can be sure that plenty of great options are sure to sell out fast once they're revealed.
May we begin by saying that, as beauty journalists and non-chocolate advent calendar enthusiasts, few people are better equipped to trawl through the countless options for beauty advent calendars than we are. We, like you, are after calendars that are not only packed to the brim with make-up, skincare and haircare from in-demand brands, including Huda Beauty, Fenty and Charlotte Tilbury, but also those that boast great value.
Best Beauty Advent Calendars: Waitlist Lists Now Open
Harrods Beauty Advent Calendar: Pre-order now.
Cult Beauty Advent Calendar 2025: Join waitlist now.
Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar 2025: Join waitlist now.
Charlotte Tilbury's Beauty Treasure Chest: Join the waitlist.
Selfridges Beauty Advent Calendar 2025: Sign up to waitlist.
LookFantastic The Beauty Advent Calendar 2025: Join waitlist now.
Space NK Beauty Advent Calendar: Join waitlist now.
Elemis Skincare Advent Calendar 2025: Sign up for early access.
Sephora Advent Calendar 2025: Waitlist now open.
Sound tempting? Just keep scrolling to see the best beauty advent calendars worth snapping up as they launch, and we promise you (or your lucky beauty advent calendar recipient) won't be disappointed.
How we test the best beauty advent calendars
After decades of opening the best beauty advent calendars, our standards are particularly high, and we know what it takes to make a great one. To make it a fair test, we set three criteria to help us decide on the best beauty advent calendars worth investing in: product variety, price point and value for money. The latter being how much you are actually saving by buying an advent calendar as opposed to each product individually. We also review the best beauty advent calendars that appeal to a diversity of beauty buyers: for those skincare lovers, those obsessed with make-up or those who would rather spend on fragrance. Once we've considered this, we will implement a rating system, so look out for those beauty advent calendars that are Grazia-approved.
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www.boots.com
Unwrap 24 surprises as you embark on a journey of botanical beauty discovery. Featuring beloved icons and bestsellers, this coveted advent calendar refreshes both skin and sense. Perfect for skincare lovers and those looking to get introduced to the brand. Not only does it set up your skincare routine, but it also makes a very thoughtful gift. Tempted? Why not read our full review to find out more?
Rachael Martin, beauty director says: 'I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again- this calendar will sell out. As a beauty editor who has spent the past two years of reviewing the best advent calendars, I’ve come to recognise the ones that fly off the shelves, and this one absolutely qualifies. With contents worth £505.10, and retailing for just £175, the value for money is outstanding. Really and truly. Skincare fans will already be familiar with many of the hero products included, and it's fair to say there's enough in there to keep your bathroom cabinet well-stocked for months to come. And if you're disciplined enough to spread the love, splitting the products up and using as stocking fillers could be an excellent idea.'
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Most are full-size
- Contains the hero cleanse and polish
Cons
- Will sell out swiftly
Available to pre-order

www.harrods.com
As we patiently wait for Harrods' advent calendar to launch, we can get excited as the brand teases what beauty surprises we can expect this year. Unlike a traditional 24-day Advent calendar, Harrods is spoiling us with a whopping 32 products this year. We can reveal that products such as a full-sized Medik8 Crystal Retinal, MAC's iconic Ruby Woo Satin Lipstick and products from MZ SKIN. I was also thrilled to see brands like Tatcha, Laura Mercier, Augustinus Bader, and La Mer included. We can predict that this luxury calendar is definitely one to have on your radar.
Pros
- Great mix between skincare and make-up
- Lots of luxury brands included
Cons
- Only 14 full-sized products included
Waitlist open

Although Cult Beauty hasn't yet revealed the brands we can expect in this year's beauty advent calendar, they revealed that we can expect 20 full-sized products, all of which are worth over £1,100. It has to be said that Cult Beauty is one of our favourite places for a beauty shop-up, and we've already spotted that brands like Medik8, K18, Patrick Ta and Gisou are included in this year's calendar. Keep your eyes peeled as we continue to reveal what other products are hidden inside.
Pros
- Worth over £1,100
- 20 products are full-sized
Cons
- Often sells out quickly
Join waitlist

www.libertylondon.com
One of the most sought-after beauty advent calendars, every year, Liberty outdoes itself with its beauty advent calendar. The brand has revealed that this year, we can expect 30 expertly picked beauty favourites - 20 of which are full-sized. Not only does this advent calendar emulate the magic of Liberty's beauty hall in your own home, but it also makes for a wonderful gift. Join the waitlist now to be the first to shop for this year's Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar, as we can guarantee it will sell out fast.
Pros
- Products worth over £1,245
- 30 products inside, 20 are full-sized
Cons
- Sold out for the past 10 years - will sell out fast
Waitlist now live

www.charlottetilbury.com
Here at Grazia, we look forward to the launch of Charlotte Tilbury's beauty advent calendar every year. Charlotte has officially launched the waiting list for the magical 12-door advent calendar featuring five full-sized and seven mini products from the brand. Although we can't be sure of exactly what products will be inside, after years of reporting on the best beauty advent calendars, we can hope to see hero products like Magic Cream, Pillow Talk and Airbrush Flawless Setting included.
Pros
- Expecting to see Charlotte Tilbury's bestsellers
- Great for gifting
Cons
- Only 12 doors

www.fortnumandmason.com
Fortnum's beauty advent calendar continues to amaze us year after year, and 2025's edition is no different. Worth over £1149, the calendar contains a whopping 26 of the best beauty products available at Fortnum and Mason. From skincare, fragrance, bath and body, this calendar contains plenty of hidden treats for anyone obsessed with the world of luxury beauty. Expect to see brands like Sol de Janeiro, Clive Christian, Fortnum’s 1707 and Jo Malone London.
Pros
- 26 products inside
- 23 of the products are full-sized
- Great value for money
Cons
- Available now, usually sells out fast
Waitlist open

www.selfridges.com
If you've ever strolled through the Selfridges beauty hall, you'd know it's a unique experience. We know that the beauty advent calendar always impresses us, but this year, it looks better than ever. We can expect 37 beauty favourites, 24 of which are full-sized. We were thrilled to see brands like REFY, Laneige, Tatcha, Charlotte Tilbury and Elemis.
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www.spacenk.com
We can get excited about this year's Space NK Advent Calendar as the waitlist is officially live. For £260, we can look forward to £1,150 worth of products and beauty surprises. We know and love Space NK for housing some of the best beauty brands in the biz, so we can hope to see some beauty icons hiding behind the numbered doors. This year's calendar is worth over £1,150, but is available to shop for £260 - keep an eye out for the drop by joining the waitlist below.
Sign up for early access

If you're anything like us, Elemis skincare is a constant in our beauty routines. It's a no-brainer that this year's Elemis Skincare advent calendar is on our radar. We can hope to see some viral favourites in the highly anticipated Advent Calendar, like the Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm and new Toning Mist.
Waitlist now open

Based on previous years, we can guarantee that Sephora's Advent calendar will be one to shop. We know and love the brand for being a powerhouse in beauty, and we can confirm that the brands included in the calendar are not to be missed. Based on previous years, we can imagine that this year's Sephora Advent Calendar will be a sell-out. For the first time, this calendar contains a huge 41 products, 24 of which are full-sized.
Pros
- 41 products included
- 24 full-size products
- Great mix of skincare, beauty and fragrance
Cons
- Guarantees to sell out quickly
Available 9th October
The M&S Beauty Advent Calendar is back, and this year we can expect 25 surprises hidden behind the doors, housed in a box illustrated by Bella Freud. The brand has revealed that we can expect to see products from brands like Clinique, Estée Lauder and Nuxe, all worth £330. This year's calendar will arrive in stores and online on October 9th.
Pros
- 25 products
- Contents worth £330
Cons
- Only 8 products are full-sized
Pre-order today

www.thefragranceshop.co.uk
It goes without saying that if you're a fragrance lover, this is the advent calendar that needs to be on your radar. We already know that this year's TFS Advent Calendar features brands like Rabanne, Montblanc, Michael Kors and Viktor & Rolf. Worth over £400, this year's calendar is packed with 25 days of luxury fragrances for him and her - making it the ultimate gift.
Pros
- 25-day calendar
- Pre-order available for 11th September
Cons
- Quite a few minis included over full-sized
Available now

www.boots.com
If ever there was a brand made for Christmas gifting, it's Soap & Glory. You can get ahead with your Christmas shopping or treat yourself early, as Soap & Glory's 24 Day Advent Calendar is here and ready to shop now. Full of brand favourites including Heel Genius, Hand Food, Clean On Me and The Righteous Butter.
Pros
- Great price point
- Full of brand favourites
- Great for gifting
Cons
- No full-sized products
Waitlist open

www.bamford.com
This year's Bamford Advent Calendar is full of 24 of the brand's most-adored products, perfect for those bath and body obsessives. Christmas is the perfect time to stock up on all your favourite home and wellbeing essentials, and Bamford is definitely the brand for that. Expect a generous mix of full-sized and travel-sized products, all of which are worth over £600.
Pros
- Perfect for gifting
- Great mix of full-sized and travel-sized products
Cons
- Not made for make-up lovers
Georgia Scott is a beauty commerce writer for Grazia. She has been obsessed with beauty products for as long as she can remember, and spends her days hunting for the latest trending products to get her hands on to review.