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Every year, when the best beauty advent calendars arrive in Vogue ’s offices, our editors are tasked with assessing the cream of the crop. From the longstanding Liberty advent calendar to launches from newcomers to the trend, there’s not an iteration of the beauty advent calendar that we haven’t set discerning eyes upon. Which makes us especially well-placed to point you to the best beauty advent calendars of 2024.
With Christmas approaching in a matter of weeks, the clamour for top calendars is at an all-time high, but you’d be wrong to make a panic purchase without first consulting our carefully curated guide. Because we’ve unboxed all the options worth considering in 2024 – every perfume advent calendar, luxury advent calendar and traditional beauty countdown there is – to sift the best value buys from the proverbial chaff. Whether you’re after a skincare restock, more make-up or a new signature scent, here find the calendars we rate for every kind of beauty lover.
Whichever you go for, act quickly: the best beauty advent calendars tend to sell out well before December comes. This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from. The best beauty advent calendars, unboxed and reviewed Are beauty advent calendars worth it? How we chose the best beauty advent calendars What is the most luxurious beauty advent calendar? Best for a mini luxury beauty haul: Liberty Glam Beauty Kit , £95 Best for a new signature scent: Harvey Nichols 12 Days Of Fragrance Advent Calendar 2024 , £165 Best designer beauty advent calendar: Le 30 Montaigne Mini Advent Calendar , £130 Best for skincare tools, jewellery and fashion finds: Vogue Festive Calendar 2024 , £355 Best beauty advent calendar under £50: Marks and Spencer Advent Calendar 2024 , £50 Best for haircare: Harrods 12 Days Of Hair & Body Beauty Advent Calendar 2024 , £99 Best value beauty advent calendar: Look Fantastic Beauty Vault 2024 , £150 Best for teens: Sephora Favourites Advent Calendar 2024 , £199 Best beauty advent calendar under £100: Anthropologie Beauty Advent Calendar 2024 , £88 Every calendar in Vogue ’s edit has been unboxed and reviewed by our editors, who have chosen the best finds according to the quality of their construction, product selection and value for money.
There’s nothing worse than a flimsy calendar that takes the fun out of unwrapping each festive surprise, or on the flipside, one with unnecessary bulk that generates a lot of non-recyclable waste. Our edit includes a range of recyclable, refillable and enduring advent calendars so you can enjoy your haul guilt-free, and we’ve also handpicked options for every budget and taste. It’s not the longest guide, as our editors have only shortlisted advent calendars of a calibre worth spending on – but you can be certain you’re choosing from the highest quality options below.
Read more: Vogue Editors On The Best Beauty Gifts To Give (And Recieve) In 2024 Best beauty advent calendar alternative: Liberty Glam Beauty Kit Liberty Glam Beauty Kit Liberty Release date: Price: £95, worth £365 Number of products: 9 plus a luxe make-up bag Best for: luxury fragrance, skincare, make-up and haircare This is for you if: you’re a beauty minimalist This isn’t for you if: you’re looking for more than just the essentials What’s inside? (Highlights): Augustinus Bader eye masks, Sam Mcknight Modern Hairspray, Suqqu Cream Touch Blush The Vogue verdict: “Perhaps you already own a sizeable beauty haul, or you’re the kind of beauty lover who isn’t into excess – whichever camp you fall in, Liberty’s Glam Kit is made for you. An abbreviated edit of some of the finest names to feature in its storied beauty hall, I love that there is something inside this one for every step of your routine without overwhelming your vanity. Standouts are definitely the Westman Atelier liquid glow drops (which elevate the radiance of any complexion product you pair them with) and the modern hairspray from Sam McKnight, which keeps my hairstyles sleek without a tell-tale crunch.
” – Tracy Achonwa, beauty shopping writer Read more: The Best Jewellery Advent Calendars For Chic Accessorising This Christmas Harvey Nichols Beauty Advent Calendar 2024 Harvey Nichols Beauty Advent Calendar 2024 Harvey Nichols Unboxing the Harvey Nichols advent calendar. Release date: early access for HN Rewards members from 19 September – sign up here . General sale begins on 23 September Price: £250, worth over £1,000 Number of products: 42, plus the chance to win a £250 Harvey Nichols voucher Best for: deluxe-sized fragrance, plus skincare, make-up and haircare This is for you if: you want a bit of everything This isn’t for you if: you want something more specific (eg: perfumes, make-up, skincare) What’s inside? (Highlights): La Prairie Caviar eye cream, Sisley L’Integral moisturiser, Fenty Beauty’s Poutsicle lip stain, Rodial blush drops The Vogue verdict: Lovers of luxury will appreciate Harvey Nichols’s countdown, which includes finds from first class brands such as Le Labo, Augustinus Bader and 111Skin.
A suite of deluxe perfume minis are enclosed for your every fragrance mood, as well as candles from Neom and Jo Malone that scent your space with uplifting aromas. Bath and body-wise, expect bestsellers from the likes of Bamford and Sol De Janeiro, plus sumptuous Davines shampoos sure to elevate your shower routine . Dior Le 30 Montaigne Beauty Advent Calendar 2024 Dior Advent Calendar 2024 Harrods Global beauty director Jessica Diner reviews the Dior beauty advent calendar for 2024.
Release date: available to shop now Price: £570 Number of products: 24 Best for: Dior skincare, make-up and fragrance icons, plus deluxe miniatures you won’t find anywhere else This is for you if: you want a luxury advent calendar with serious shelf appeal This isn’t for you if: adorably small designer collectibles don’t interest you What’s inside? (Highlights): Dior Addict Lip Glow, Sauvage Eau de Parfum, Dior Prestige La Micro-Huile Activated Serum, Diorshow Mascara and La Mousse OFF/ON Modelled after the facade of the house’s legendary Paris boutique, Dior’s advent calendar is back for 2024 – and it’s as mantelpiece-worthy as ever. While the gilded box is a thing of beauty, the real appeal lies within, where icons such as the J’adore perfume and Dior’s monogrammed blush await. With many more cult classics inside, it’s easy to see why this is one of the most coveted advent calendars around.
This year, each purchase comes with complimentary gifts, including a gold Dior key charm you’ll cherish long after the countdown ends. The Vogue verdict: “This calendar is brimming with Dior’s most iconic formulas, both in charming replica and full-size versions. It’s a great buy for the beauty lover who has had hits such as Lip Glow, the Dior Prestige cream and its cult monogrammed blush on their wish list, coming in a clasped trunk worth collecting for its craftsmanship alone.
” – Jessica Diner, global beauty director Best fragrance beauty advent calendar: Harvey Nichols 12 Days Of Fragrance Advent Calendar 2024 Harvey Nichols 12 Days Of Fragrance Advent Calendar Harvey Nichols Release date: 17 October, with early access for HN Rewards members - sign up here Price: £165, worth over £730 Number of products: 17, but one in every 100 calendars also contains a surprise £165 Harvey Nichols Voucher Best for: a haul of both blockbuster fragrances and exclusive extraits This is for you if: you like to experiment with fragrances This isn’t for you if: you’ve found “the one” (scent) What’s inside? (Highlights): Fragrances from Byredo, Frederic Malle, Acqua di Parma and Xerjoff The Vogue verdict: A great buy for the person looking to broaden their scent library, this Harvey Nichols calendar is home to 17 bottles from some of the biggest names in fragrance. Featuring Acqua di Parma’s cult classic Colonia, Byredo’s Bal D’Afrique and Frederic Malle’s Portrait Of A Lady, it’s an opportunity to add the most iconic perfumes to your collection. Also on the roster are the kind of rare finds that keep everyone around you guessing – including an extrait from artisan perfumery Nishane that you won’t find anywhere else.
It’s the calendar of choice for both crowd-pleasing scents and those that invite intrigue, with full, travel and deluxe-sized vials to keep all your handbags well stocked. Beauty writer, Tracy Achonwa, can attest to its brilliance: “Regal, fresh and ever so slightly floral, Parfum de Marly’s Delina has won me compliments every single time I’ve had it on. The best thing about this calendar is there are scents that span both feminine and masculine ends of the fragrance spectrum.
You’ll want to keep them all, but if you’re feeling generous, the deluxe miniatures make excellent stocking gifts.” Best for haircare: Harrods 12 Days Of Hair & Body Beauty Advent Calendar 2024 Harrods 12 Days Of Hair & Body Beauty Advent Calendar 2024 Harrods Release date: available now Price: £99, worth £310 Number of products: 16, plus a £20 voucher for Drybar Best for: haircare This is for you if: you want great haircare This isn’t for you if: you’re already well-stocked in the bath and body department What’s inside? (Highlights): Christophe Robin Regenerating Hair Mask, Drybar Detox dry shampoo, Gisou Honey Infused hair perfume, Olaplex No. 3 The Vogue verdict: An abbreviated, more affordable edit compared to Harrods’s other offerings, choose this calendar to discover your new bath and body favourites.
Including shampoos, hair masks, scrubs and sprays from top brands like Living Proof and Ouai, it’s a great way to elevate your entire shower routine at once without breaking the bank. “I need all the help I can get when it comes to hair health, having coloured mine for the last 10 years, and Harrods’ Hair & Body Beauty Advent Calendar has it all: from Olaplex’s cult hair perfector to Living Proof’s Triple Bond Complex. Everything I need to keep my hair (and skin) looking its best over the colder months.
Plus, the mix of full-size and mini products is perfect for both home and away. Bring on the winter sun.” – Joy Montgomery, shopping editor.
Best luxury perfume calendar: Maison Francis Kurkdjian Perfume Advent Calendar 2024 Maison Francis Kurkdjian Countdown Calendar 2024 Harrods Release date: available now Price: £950 Best for: high perfumery Number of products: 9 This is for you if: you’re a fan of, or want to discover Maison Francis Kurkdjian fragrances This isn’t for you if: you want to indulge in skincare and beauty What’s inside? (Highlights): Baccarat Rouge 540 extrait de parfum, 724 rollerball elixirs, Oud satin mood shimmering body oil The Vogue verdict: “Just when I thought I had seen the very best beauty advent calendars out this year, Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s fragrance countdown calendar caught me by surprise. It is absolutely stunning, and as an after advent calendar, delightfully compact, with just six doors in a cleverly constructed cube design. The best part? You get a selection of full-size fragrances and candles from the prestigious perfume house, including renowned blends such as Baccarat rouge and the Oud Satin Mood scent in sparkling body oil form.
Trust me when I say this countdown makes for a gift that will not disappoint.” – Tracy Achonwa, beauty shopping writer Best advent calendar for teens: Sephora Favourites Beauty Advent Calendar 2024 Sephora Sephora Favourites Beauty Advent Calendar 2024 Sephora Release date: Pre order available now Price: £199, worth £1,000 Number of products: 40 Best for: a full restock of your make-up and travel toiletries This is for you if: your motto is “more is more” This isn’t for you if: you have an overflowing beauty cupboard What’s inside? (Highlights): Makeup By Mario Eyeshadow, MALIN+GOETZ Lip Moisturiser, MAC MAC Stack Mascara, BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner With 40 treats stashed inside a 25-day countdown, Sephora‘s beauty advent calendar is more generous than it‘s ever been before. A blend of the best high street and high-end beauty products are inside, from Moroccanoil’s hair treatment through to face masks from 111Skin.
Well-balanced between skincare, haircare and cosmetics, this is the calendar for the person who needs a top-up of pretty much every beauty product in their arsenal. It’s also prone to selling out, so get in early to secure yours. The Vogue verdict: “When Sephora says “favourites” it really means favourites.
This beauty advent calendar is like a roll-call of all the products I can’t live without: I’m talking 111Skin’s Rose Gold Brightening Facial Treatment Mask (a fashion week and travel essential), Medik8’s Clarity Peptides Serum 30ml (a key ingredient for skincare in your 30s) and Olaplex No.9 Bond Protector Nourishing Hair Serum (TLC for coloured hair). Would it be weird to buy two? Asking for a friend.
“ – Joy Montgomery, shopping editor Read more: Everything You Need To Know About The Sephora Advent Calendar 2024 Charlotte Tilbury Advent Calendar 2024 Charlotte Tilbury Advent Calendar Charlotte Tilbury Release date: available now Price: £170, worth £243 Number of products: 12 Best for: a Pillow Talk devotee This is for you if: you’re well-versed in (or want to try) Charlotte Tilbury products This isn’t for you if: you want to discover other brands What’s inside? (Highlights): Lip Cheat liner in Pillow Talk, Travel-Size Pillow Talk Push Up Lashes! mascara, travel-sized Airbrush Flawless setting spray, full-sized Beauty Light Wand in Pinkgasm highlighter, full-sized Hyaluronic Happikiss in Pillow Talk gloss The Vogue verdict: Gifting someone with a penchant for Charlotte Tilbury products? The brand’s heart-shaped, 12-drawer “beauty treasure chest of love” is full to the brim with Charlotte Tilbury heroes, including a Pillow Talk Push Up Lashes mascara, Matte Revolution in Pillow Talk lipstick, the Magic Cream and Glow Toner. Make haste – this is known to sell out. Selfridges Advent Calendar 2024 Selfridges Beauty Advent Calendar 2024 Selfridges Release date: October 8, waitlist open now Price: £250, worth over £1,000 Number of products: 38, including a card redeemable against beauty treatments at Selfridges Best for: high-end wellness, skincare, make-up and fragrance finds This is for you if: you’re after lots of of full-sized products This isn’t for you if: you’re not keen on Selfridges signature yellow What’s inside? (Highlights): Byredo Rose Of No Man's Land Perfume, Ross J Bar Sleep Patches, Isamaya Beauty Dazzle Up Highlighter, Paula’s Choice 10% Azelaic Acid Booster, Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb, Refy Lash Sculpt, Caudalie Vinoperfect Brightening Eye Cream The better question would be to ask what’s not inside Selfridges’s advent calendar, because this triple-tiered countdown truly has it all.
From Ross J Barr’s supplement patches to glitzy eyeshadows from Rabanne, there are finds inside for your every need during the festive season. A huge 22 products out of its 38-strong lineup are full-sized, so there’s plenty here to use into the new year. It’s got form for selling out fast, so we’d strongly suggest joining the waitlist if you want to secure a bounty of the finest brands at Selfridges’s famous beauty hall.
The Vogue verdict: “Buy this calendar if you’re into collecting the hottest beauty brands – so many good ones feature here. From Isamaya Ffrench’s show-stopping highlighter to Rabanne’s eyeshadow quad, if you love quality make-up as much as I do, Selfridges beauty advent calendar will not disappoint.” – Tracy Achonwa, beauty shopping writer.
Best under £100: Anthropologie Beauty Advent Calendar 2024 Anthropologie Beauty Advent Calendar 2024 Anthropologie Release date: available to shop now Price: £88 Number of products: 24 Best for: sample-sized skincare, haircare, perfumes and make-up This is for you if: you love discovering new products and indie beauty brands This isn’t for you if: you like an advent calendar with several full-sized products What’s inside? (Highlights): Sunday Riley C.E.O.
Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream, Anastasia Beverly Hills Eyebrow Gel The Vogue verdict: Alongside big names in beauty (think: Sunday Riley, Malin & Goetz and L’Occitane) this calendar contains a treasure trove of undiscovered gems. Whether you’ve been wanting to try the viral Wonderskin lip stain or experiment with new nail polishes for the party season, it’s a calendar well primed for playing in products from up-and-coming brands. With an edit mostly comprised of minis, we’d recommend it as a great gift for the budding beauty enthusiast.
Augustinus Bader Beauty Advent Calendar 2024 Augustinus Bader 12 Days Of Bader Advent Calendar Harrods Augustinus Bader Release date: available to shop now Price: £445 Number of products: 12 Best for: advanced skincare This is for you if: you want to get acquainted with the entire Augustinus Bader range This isn’t for you if: you already own all of Augustinus Bader’s healthy skin essentials What’s inside? (Highlights): Augustinus Bader Eye Patches, Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream, Augustinus Bader The Retinol Serum, and the brand’s Cream Cleansing Gel Containing a comprehensive routine from Professor Bader’s highly-lauded line, the first-ever Augustinus Bader countdown is a must-have for skincare lovers. There’s a reason the brand’s iconic blue bottles are beloved by the A-list and Vogue beauty editors alike: they supercharge your skin with TFC8-powered formulas that support skin clarity, healthy ageing and advanced repair. The Vogue verdict: “Decked out with everything from AB’s award-winning creams to cleansers and under-eye masks, this is a great find for both the uninitiated and devout fans of the prestige skincare brand.
It is on the pricier side, but it gets you a substantial beauty haul from the brand for less than the sum of each of its products combined. My favourite find is the limited edition AB x Sofia Coppola lip balm – a super nourishing and a chic handbag companion for the colder months.” – Tracy Achonwa, beauty shopping writer.
Best under £50: Marks and Spencer Advent Calendar 2024 Marks & Spencer Advent Calendar 2024 Marks & Spencer Release date: 24 October Price: £50, worth over £300 Number of products: 25 Best for: an affordable beauty haul This is for you if: you want to restock your beauty bag for less This isn’t for you if: you’re looking for premium make-up – the edit is more bath & body-leaning What’s inside? (Highlights): Clinique Take The Day Off Balm, Living Proof PhD 5-in-1 Styling Treatment, Cowshed Relax Bath & Body Shower Gel, Emma Hardie Purifying Pink Clay Detox Mask, Color Wow Colour Security Shampoo & Conditioner and Benefit Fan Fest Mascara The Vogue verdict: With an edit of valuable products that come Vogue -editor approved, this M&S calendar proves that the high street is not to be dismissed. Inside, you’ll find Philip Kingsley haircare, Floral Street fragrance and lotions from L’Occitane – all neatly contained in a vanity case that’s designed to be used again and again. While it’s on the more affordable side, it’s still a chance to indulge in premium beauty, with Soho House-favourite Cowshed and clean skincare brand REN among other big names in its budget-friendly lineup.
Sisley Beauty Advent Calendar 2024 Sisley Beauty Advent Calendar 2024 Harvey Nichols Harrods Release date: available to shop now Price: £640 Number of products: 25 Best for: discovering Sisley bestsellers This is for you if: you want to indulge in premium skincare, haircare and fragrances This isn’t for you if: you’re after a more budget-friendly buy What’s inside? (Highlights): Rose Floral Toning Lotion, Eau de Campagne Gentle Bath & Shower Gel, Hair Rituel by Sisley Volumising Spray Sisley loyalists will love the brand’s sophomore advent calendar, which has an intricate new look illustrated by Fee Greening for 2024. Home to 25 gifts in full and miniature sizes, you’ll find the most famous Sisley formulas behind its doors, including the hit Black Rose Cream Mask and a selection from the Sisleya anti-ageing range. It’s worth noting that most come in holiday-ready sizes – a great pick for the Sisley fan that wants to travel with their full routine in tow.
The Vogue verdict: “Sisley has long been on my radar, but I'm something of a skincare loyalist – it takes a lot to tempt me into adopting new products. Sisley’s calendar rose to that challenge and then some, offering sensorial formulas in ‘just-enough’ sizes that left me wanting more. If, like me, you are one of the initiated, this is a great introduction to the brand‘s greatest hits.
After trying the rose toner, Sisley has officially made a convert out of me.“ – Tracy Achonwa, beauty shopping writer. Diptyque Beauty Advent Calendar 2024 Diptyque Advent Calendar 2024 Selfridges Diptyque Release date: available to shop now Price: £395 Number of products: 25 Best for: perfume, home fragrances This is for you if: you love to scent your space This isn’t for you if: you want more beauty products What’s inside? (Highlights): Gold Diptyque baubles,Pine Tree candle, Orphéon Solid Perfume Coming in an artfully architected trunk, Diptyque’s advent calendar is designed to be cherished forever.
From the feted Feu De Bois candle to its Eau Rose perfume, the elegant edit features many Diptyque icons and also includes exclusives like the solid perfume balm in charming replica size. While there are many bottles that will last you a good while, it’s an edit best for sampling and travel miniatures. All in all, a great introduction to the Parisian brand.
The Vogue verdict: “This calendar from Diptyque is entitled the calendar of ‘25 scented treasures’ and very much lives up to its name. Some of my all-time favourite olfactive memories are encased in this Lucy Sparrow-designed box: the Baies candle that I had burning at my wedding, the L’Eau Papier and Fleur de Peau eau de parfums that I alternate wearing most days, and the Sapin candle that I burn religiously every year at this time. The added extra candles, fragrances, body cream and body wash provide supplementary delights that will last you well into 2025 and beyond.
What’s not to love?” – Jessica Diner, global beauty & wellness director Best for men: Liberty Men’s Advent Calendar 2024 Liberty Men’s Advent Calendar 2024 Liberty Release date: available to shop now Price: £245, worth over £700 Number of products: 25 Best for: men who appreciate good grooming This is for you if: you’re a man who could use some fine fragrance, skincare and hair products This isn’t for you if: you’re interested in make-up What’s inside? (Highlights): Granado Oud Cologne, Dr Sebagh Retinol Night Repair Serum, Margaret Dabbs Cracked Heel Treatment Balm, Creed Aventus, Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel, 111Skin Black Diamond Eye Masks, Maria Nila Clay Styling Wax The Vogue verdict: If there’s a man in your life who acts with little regard toward your carefully curated toiletries, allow us to introduce you – or him – to Liberty’s advent calendar for men. He’ll find everything he needs in this premium edit of grooming essentials, from anti-dandruff shampoos to luxury lotions from the likes of Acqua di Parma, no less. What’s more, there are several splurge-worthy finds that’ll tempt you to dip into his stash, including 111Skin masks, Dr Sebagh skincare and some top-tier aromatherapy from Verden and LBTY.
Plus, 14 out of the 25 gifts come in full-size. Rituals Premium Advent Calendar 2024 Rituals Premium Advent Calendar Rituals Release date: available to shop now Price: £165 Number of products: 24 Best for: bath and body products This is for you if: you love baths This isn’t for you if: you want a range of brands and products What’s inside? (Highlights): The Ritual of Hammam Body Lotion Mousse, The Ritual of Sakura Shampoo & Body Bar, Precious Amber Hand Wash, Amsterdam Collection Body Mist Bath and body products don’t get much more sensorial than those you’ll find at Rituals. It contains everything you could need for your best bath to date, including mini candles, its famous foaming shower gels, and an aromatherapeutic room diffuser.
Between building the 3D snowscape, the glittering fairy lights and the plentiful surprises, this one is a treat for all the family. The Vogue verdict: “This calendar serves as an excellent display of the things Rituls does best – chiefly, grounding you in the present moment with formulas that make for a spa moment, wherever you are. The list of products I'm obsessed with here is endless, from the travel-sized shimmering body oil to the whipped shower gel that transforms into a luxurious, foaming cream.
If you’ve been desperate for some full body indulgence and pampering care, this countdown will tick all of your boxes.” – Tracy Achonwa, beauty shopping writer Jo Malone Advent Calendar 2024 Jo Malone Advent Calendar 2024 Harvey Nichols Release date: available to shop now Price: £360 Number of products: 25 Best for: bath and body products This is for you if: you’re in the market for luxurious toiletries This isn’t for you if: you’re after a skincare or make-up based countdown What’s inside? (Highlights): full-sized Orange Bitters Cologne, Peony & Blush Suede Body Crème Myrrh & Tonka Intense Cologne All of Jo Malone’s beloved bathroom products feature inside this calendar, including fan favourites like the English Pear and Freesia body wash. If you’re in need of a winter warmer, there are several scented candles that deliver cosy vibes and make for elegant additions to your interiors.
Full of good scents, we were most impressed by the generous number of deluxe-sized fragrances – they’re a great way to discover a new signature spritz and are the perfect addition to your party clutch. The Vogue verdict: ”Whether as a gift to self or a reluctant gift to someone else, you really can’t beat Jo Malone London’s incredible advent calendar. It is like a smash hits of all the brand’s iconic scents, from – my personal favourite – the Pomegranate Noir Mini Candle, to the Cypress & Grapevine Body & Hand Wash, which smells like Tom Hardy .
No, really. You’ll find it hard not to open every door all at once.” – Hannah Coates, beauty & wellness editor Best for skincare: Dr Barbara Sturm Beauty Advent Calendar 2024 Dr.
Barbara Sturm Beauty Advent Calendar 2024 Selfridges Release date: available to shop now Price: £450, worth over £1,430 Number of products: 26 Best for: premium skincare This is for you if: you want to invest in Dr Sturm’s science-led, skin-repairing formulas with a saving This isn’t for you if: you prefer to sample a mixture of skincare and make-up in your advent calendar What’s inside? (Highlights): exclusive Dr Barbara Sturm Hair Clips, Dr Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum, Dr Barbara Sturm Anti-Aging Body Cream, Dr Barbara Sturm Clarifying Face Mask, Dr Barbara Sturm Eye Cream The Vogue verdict: It’s rare to find Dr Barbara Sturm’s best-in-class formulas with a discount, so devoted fans will be delighted by the value of this skincare advent calendar. Worth more than triple the price it retails for, it’s a chance to stock up on your staples from the brand while sampling new products for a fraction of the cost. Inside you’ll find a full skincare routine from Sturm’s prestigious clinic, including multiple cleansers, serums, moisturisers and eye creams .
What’s more, the box itself is of immaculate quality, doubling as elegant storage for your vanity once the countdown is done. Kiehl’s Advent Calendar 2024 Kiehl’s Open For Advent-Ure Advent Calendar Kiehl’s Release date: available to shop now Price: £118 Number of products: 24 Best for: travel-sized versions of Kiehl’s hero formulas This is for you if: y ou love taking your full skincare routine on the go This isn’t for you if: you use a variety of products/brands What’s inside? (Highlights): Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Mask, Calendula Herbal-Extract Toner, Ultra Facial Cleanser, Creme de Corps, Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado The name of this calendar, “Open For Advent-Ure” sums up its purpose. Whether you’re a Kiehl’s devotee or new to the brand, the curated selection featured inside spans its entire product range; from cleansers to toners and many different creams.
If variety and value for money are what you’re after, this one’s for you. The Vogue verdict: “If your skincare cabinet is lacking, look no further than this lust-worthy beauty advent calendar. It really is the ultimate starter kit for all your everyday face and body needs.
” – Naomi Smart, shopping director Jo Loves Beauty Advent Calendar 2024 Jo Loves Advent Calendar 2024 Jo Loves Release date: available to shop now Price: £375 Number of products: 25 Best for: fragrances and bath and body products This is for you if: you’re a fan of the brand’s fragrances This isn’t for you if: you want to try a variety of beauty brands What’s inside? (Highlights): Black Cashmeran & Tonka Fragrance Paintbrush, Mulled Wine Candle The Vogue verdict: This chalet-themed calendar is worth considering if you’re all about fragrance, with several surprises those searching for a new signature scent will appreciate. Among rich body butters and clutch-sized spritzes, you’ll find Jo Loves’s signature perfume brushes – novelties that keep your skin smelling incredible all day long. What’s more, one of the drawers hides a Ski Pass that gets you over £100 to spend completing your Jo Loves collection with the product of your choice.
Elemis Skincare Advent Calendar 2024 Elemis Advent Calendar 2024 Elemis Release date: available to shop now Price: £199, worth £537 Number of products: 25. A golden ticket worth £1,000 is also hidden in 15 calendars Best for: a travel-sized selection of Elemis bestsellers This is for you if: you’re a fan of Elemis skincare This isn’t for you if: you’re expecting lots of full-sized products What’s inside? (Highlights): full-sized Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream, Resurfacing Facial Wash, Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm, Dynamic Facial Resurfacing Pads, Elemis headband and cleansing cloth Every one of Elemis’s classic formulas features in this countdown. Spanning the time-tested Cleansing Balm through to the inimitable Pro-Collagen Marine Cream, Elemis loyalists can look forward to unboxing the brand’s greatest hits.
Plus, there are plenty of new products to be discovered from its revitalising Superfood range, including the Midnight Facial moisturiser and oils that are the perfect salve for winter-worn skin. Coming in travel sizes that are handy for the holiday season, it’s a great gift for mums who understand you will be dipping into their skincare supply. The Vogue verdict: “Ok, this is the dream gift for any skincare addict (like myself) who might have a penchant for at-home spa vibes.
There are so many Elemis big-hitters housed in this one box, I was practically beside myself discovering what was behind each door. The Pro-Collagen Marine Cream, Cleansing Balms (both classic and Rose), Glow Boost Exfoliator and Marine Moisture Essence, as well as the Superfood Facial Oil, and Skin Nourishing Milk Bath are genuinely enough to send me into a giddy product tailspin, and then the added touch of the towelling headband and face cloths make using the products all the more spa like. And relax.
..” – Jessica Diner, global beauty & wellness editor Boots 24 Days Of Luxury Beauty Advent Calendar 2024 Boots Advent Calendar 2024 Boots Release date: available to buy now Price: £99 Number of products: 24 Best for: premium beauty at an affordable price This is for you if: you want a balanced edit of travel sizes and full-sized products This isn’t for you if: you prefer more make-up What’s inside? (Highlights): Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Serum, Grown Alchemist Hand Cream, Fenty Beauty Icon Velvet Lipstick, Shiseido Vital Perfection Firming Advanced Cream, NARS Laguna Bronzing Powder, Huda Beauty lip Stain The Vogue verdict: Boots’s calendar may be budget-friendly, but there are finds from the biggest names in beauty to be found behind its doors.
Spanning serums, creams, conditioners and cleansers from the best brands available at Boots, there’s plenty here to restock your skincare stash with. On the make-up front, you can look forward to standout surprises from Anastasia Beverly Hills, Laura Mercier and NARS, making this one to bag if you’re after travel-friendly top-ups of everything from eye products to blush. Clarins Beauty Advent Calendar 2024 Clarins 24 Day Advent Calendar Harrods Release date: available to buy now Price: £155 Number of products: 24 Best for: fans of French pharmacy skincare This is for you if: you want a top up of your favourite Clarins products This isn’t for you if: you want to try a variety of brands What’s inside? (Highlights): Hydra-Essentiel HA2 Silky Cream, Exfoliating Body Scrub, Supra Lift & Curl Mascara, Bust Beauty Extra-Lift Shaping Body Gel The Vogue verdict: There’s a reason Clarins is a household name in cosmetics – multiple generations of women vouch for the French pharmacy brand’s expert formulas.
Stocked with bestsellers you’ll know and love from its celebrated back catalogue, this is the calendar of choice for Clarins fans. But if, somehow, you’re new to the brand, it’s worth buying for the pampering Lip Comfort Oils, as well as skin-smoothing favourites (think: the Hydra Essentiel face creams and Body Firming lotion.) Fortnum & Mason Beauty Advent Calendar 2024 Fortnum & Mason Fortnum’s Beauty Advent Calendar Fortnum & Mason Release date: available for pre-order now Price: £265, worth over £1,080 Number of products: 27 Best for: someone after a dose of calm This is for you if: you’re a fan of F&M This isn’t for you if: you’re already cool as a cucumber What’s inside? (Highlights): Bramley Marigold purifying face mask, Charlotte Posner make-up bag, Cult51 Brightening Vitamin C, Sol de Janeiro Bum Bum Cream, Delilah Volumising and Defining Mascara The Vogue verdict: With a satisfying 23 full-sized products (plus two travel-sized and two deluxe samples), Fortnum & Mason’s advent calendar is made for moments when you want to unwind.
From Bamford’s pillow mist to Aromatherapy Associates’s de-stress body oil and Shleep’s merino eye mask, it’s packed full of things that’ll make you feel good (and smell good!). What’s not to love? Glossybox 2024 Advent Calendar Glossybox Glossybox 2024 Advent Calendar glossybox Release date: available to buy now Price: £85, worth over £585 Number of products: 29 Best for: a wide range of make-up and skincare This is for you if: you want to try everything This isn’t for you if: you’re looking for designer beauty buys What’s inside? (Highlights): Medik8 Hyrda8 B5 Serum, Kate Somerville Goat Milk Moisturising Cleanser, Beauty Pro Warming Eye Mask. The Vogue verdict: Featuring 29 products from cult skincare and make-up brands, such as Medik8, Bare Minerals and Kate Somerville, Glossybox’s 2024 advent calendar is ideal for the beauty-lover who likes to try a little bit of everything.
Covering everything from shampoo and silk eye masks to cleansers and eye shadow palettes, it’s also one of the more purse-friendly beauty advent calendars on our list, priced at £85, but worth over £585. YSL Beauty Advent Calendar Holiday 2024 YSL Beauty Advent Calendar Holiday 2024 yslbeauty Release date: available to buy now Price: £280 Number of products: 25 Best for: YSL’s most iconic beauty heroes This is for you if: like a taste of luxury This isn’t for you if: you want a comprehensive skincare offering What’s inside? (Highlights): Black Opium Eau de Parfum 7.5ml, Mascara Volume Effect Faux Cils N°1 Noir Haure Densité Mascara 2ml, YSL Loveshine N°150 Nude Lingerie, High-shine caring lipstick 3.
2g. For anyone craving a touch of luxury over the festive period, look no further than YSL Beauty’s advent calendar, which contains 25 of the brand’s most-loved beauty, skincare and fragrance products, including Black Opium and Y Eau de Parfum. Housed in a festive gold résille with an oversized Edelweiss design, this is one calendar you’ll be happy to display on your mantlepiece this season.
The Vogue verdict: “If it’s effortless glamour you’re after, look no further than YSL Beauty’s festive offering. Inside are some of my go-to YSL products, including the Rouge Pur Couture The Slim lipsticks, which glide on and look chic to boot, and two of the brand’s brilliant mascaras. Perfume fans will also love that Libre, Tuxedo and Black Opium are all inside too.
It’s a yes from me.” – Hannah Coates, beauty & wellness editor Acqua Di Parma The Holiday Advent Calendar 2024 Acqua Di Parma The Holiday Advent Calendar 2024 selfridges Release date: available to buy now Price: £460 Number of products: 25 Best for: luxury fragrances This is for you if: you’re an Acqua Di Parma superfan This isn’t for you if: you’re looking for a lower-cost calendar What’s inside? (Highlights): Colonia Essenza eau de cologne 12ml, Colonia C.l.
u.b. eau de cologne 12ml, Mirto di Panarea eau de toilette 12ml, Fico di Amalfi eau de toilette 12ml, Arancia di Capri eau de toilette 12ml.
The Vogue verdict: Are you or someone you love an Acqua Di Parma superfan? Allow us to present to you the brand’s 2024 advent calendar, which is packed full of luxurious fragrances, covering everything from mini eau de parfums and candles to hand cream and shower gel. The perfect option for fragrance fanatics, you can expect to find all the brand’s cult favourites, including the best-selling Colonia Essenza eau de cologne. The festive season never smelled so sweet.
Penhaligon’s Baker’s Box Of Delights Advent Calendar Penhaligon's Baker’s Box Of Delights Advent Calendar Selfridges Jessica Diner reviews Penhaligon’s perfume advent calendar for 2024. Release date: available now Price: £425 Number of products: 24 Best for: scent fanatics This is for you if: you want you – and your home – to smell great This isn’t for you if: you’re scent-specific What’s inside? (Highlights): Elisabethan Rose Eau De Parfum, Galfeti Body Lotion, Quercus Mini Soap, Xmas Scented Candle, Halfeti Hand Cream The Vogue verdict: Penhaligon’s is renowned for its scent mastery – and its fragrant, food-inspired take on a beauty advent calendar doesn’t disappoint. Entitled the Baker’s Box Of Delights, and full to the brim with aromatic products including candles, perfumes and creams, it’s the definition of festive cheer.
“Several of Penhaligon’s most celebrated scents feature here in forms ranging from hand creams through to candles, but I was most delighted to discover a mini Halfeti behind its doors. Anchored in cedarwood, it’s a sophisticated blend of spices and fruits that fetches endless compliments – and a brilliant size for stowing in your handbag. Think of this calendar as the ultimate Penhaligon’s discovery set, with several vials small enough for travelling but substantial enough to last you well into the new year.
” – Jessica Diner, global beauty director Shiseido Beauty Advent Calendar Shiseido Shiseido Beauty Advent Calendar 2024 Release date: available now Price: £172 Number of products: 24 Best for: Shiseido super fans This is for you if: you want to discover the brand’s full range of skincare and make-up This isn’t for you if: you’re happy with your go-tos What’s inside? (Highlights): Waso Gel To Oil Cleanser, Essential Energy Hydrating Cream, Ginza Night Intense Body Lotion, Full Lash Serum, Waso Sleeping Mask The Vogue verdict: Shiseido’s advent calendar delivers a well-rounded offering of the brand’s bestsellers across skincare and make-up, ensuring all bases are covered. Prepare to find your new favourite product in the space of 24 days. Astrid & Miyu 12-Day Advent Calendar Astrid & Miyu Astrid & Miyu 12 Day Advent Calendar Release date: available now Price: £345 Number of products: 12 Best for: gold jewellery enthusiasts This is for you if: you want to try a jewellery advent calendar This isn’t for you if: your jewellery box is overflowing What’s inside? (Highlights): Pearl and crystal studs, opal pendant necklace, navette crystal barbell, opal charm bracelet, crystal ear cuff The Vogue verdict: Not a beauty calendar, but also too good not to share, Astrid & Miyu’s sellout calendar is a treasure trove of gorgeous jewels.
12 days of dainty adornments in gold? We didn’t need much persuading, but the fact that the calendar itself is a keepsake jewellery box has got us sold. With sturdy compartments that store the rings, earrings, necklaces and bracelets included, it’s no surprise that it has been a resounding hit in previous years. Sold out: Harrods 12 Days Of Fragrance Advent Calendar Harrods Fragrance Advent Calendar 2024 Harrods Release date: pre orders sold out, launched in store on 1 September Price: £185, worth £1,144 Number of products: 12 Best for: niche fragrance fanatics This is for you if: you change your perfume with your mood This isn’t for you if: you’re loyal to a single scent What’s inside? (Highlights): Graff EDP VI, Etat Libra D’Orange Nostas, Montale Rendez Vous Chez Harrods, Xerjoff Alexandria II, Acqua Di Parma Oud & Zagara The Vogue verdict: Last year, the Harrods fragrance advent calendar sold out so fast that we couldn’t even point you in its in direction.
“I visited Knightsbridge in search of it in September,” says beauty writer Tracy Achonwa. “I was shocked to discover it had been so popular, the sales assistant didn’t even have a display sample to show me.” Fans fell for the value of its extraordinary lineup, which at £165, gets you 12 fragrances for less than the usual price of most of the top-tier bottles inside.
This year, that includes fragrances from Thameen and Parfums de Marly, plus hidden gems from niche perfumeries that guarantee you an original signature scent. Sold out: Harrods Beauty Advent Calendar 2024 Harrods Beauty Advent Calendar 2024 Harrods Vogue beauty writer Tracy Achonwa unboxes the Harrods Beauty Advent Calendar for 2024. Release date: available for pre-order now Price: £250, worth £1,599 Number of products: 25 Best for: luxury skincare obsessives This is for you if: you have a multiple-step skincare routine This isn’t for you if: you’re low maintenance on the skincare front What’s inside? (Highlights): Bioeffect EGF Power Serum, Eve Lom Foaming Cream Cleanser, Augustinus Bader Retinol Serum, Dr.
Barbara Sturm Face Cream, U Beauty The Return Eye Concentrate The Vogue verdict: A five-star selection of serums, creams and face masks from the best brands in the business, this edit from Harrods caters very well to the skincare obsessed. In it, you’ll find a complete skincare routine – it includes an Eve Lom cleanser, Dermalogica toner and Cle de Peau serum, as well as a luxe Japanese sunscreen from Evidens de Beaute. While it’s decidedly skincare-leaning, plenty of other beauty surprises await, including the kind of make-up, perfume and body care you’ll find in Harrods’ world-renowned beauty hall.
This is a calendar with form for flying out of stock as early as September, so act fast if you want one for the festive season. Sold out: Cult Beauty Advent Calendar 2024 Cult Beauty Advent Calendar 2024 Cult Beauty Vogue beauty writer Tracy reviews Cult Beauty’s 2024 advent calendar. Release date: available to preorder now Price: £235, worth over £1,100 Number of products: 40, plus an £1,000 Cult Beauty voucher hidden in three calendars Best for: discovering new international beauty buys as well as stocking up on your trusted favourites This is for you if: you love buzzy products This isn’t for you if: you already have plenty from big-name brands What’s inside? (Highlights): ISAMAYA Spur Stick Suede Lip Liner, Pat McGrath Labs Perma Precision Liquid Liner in Xtreme Black Coffee, Hourglass Veil Translucent Setting Powder, MZ Skin Hydra Lift Gold Face Mask, Jo Loves Jo by Jo Loves a Hand Cream The Vogue verdict: Every year, Cult Beauty delights its fans with not one, but several gifts stashed behind the door marked 25 for Christmas Day.
Do the girl math, and that leaves you with a blockbuster beauty haul of well over 25 products – and this year’s 40-strong lineup is very good indeed. It spans make-up finds (from the likes of Patrick Ta, Pat McGrath Labs and Isamaya Ffrench no less) full-sized retinol serums from Paula’s Choice plus a whole load of travel-sized essentials. Consider your festive holidays sorted.
Sold out: Space NK Beauty Advent Calendar 2024 Space NK Beauty Advent Calendar Space NK Release date: available for pre-order now Price: £250, worth £1,200 Number of products: 35 Best for: gift for a beauty fanatic This is for you if: you want the most for your money This isn’t for you if: you’re well-stocked What’s inside? (Highlights): La Neige Bouncy and Firm sleep mask, Augustinus Bader The Serum, Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Intense, Sunday Riley CEO Glow Vitamin C + Tumeric Face Oil, Drunk Elephant La La Retro Whipped Cream The Vogue verdict: There are 25 doors on this beauty advent calendar, but there are an impressive 35 products inside. All the big-hitter brands feature – Medik8, Drunk Elephant, Rare Beauty, Augustinus Bader and Summer Fridays, to name but a few – and there are a vast range of treats to choose from, making it the perfect gift for a beauty obsessive. They won’t be disappointed.
Sold out: Look Fantastic Beauty Advent Calendar 2024 Look Fantastic Beauty Advent Calendar 2024 Look Fantastic Release date: available to pre-order now Price: £100, worth £565 Number of products: 27 Best for: an affordable Christmas countdown This is for you if: you’re looking for a more affordable beauty advent calendar This isn’t for you if: you have a more generous budget What’s inside? (Highlights): The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Eye Serum, ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Marine Cream, Medik8 Press and Glow Tonic, Shiseido Uplifting and Firming Express Eye Mask The Vogue verdict: We’re calling it: Look Fantastic’s advent calendar is the best countdown for beauty lovers that don’t want to break the bank. Every year, fans clamour over its valuable line up – an affordable way to bag a beauty haul from brands including Estee Lauder, MAC and Medik8. In 2023, the brand’s calendar included eyeshadow palettes, the cult Sol De Janeiro cream and sheet masks galore.
While they’re keeping the surprises a secret this time around, we’re anticipating more of the same, with a bounty of 13 full-sized products confirmed in the brand’s August sneak peek. Sold out: Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar 2024 Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar 2024 Liberty Vogue beauty writer Tracy Achonwa reviews the Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar for 2024. Release date: available now Price: £260, worth over £1,200.
An exclusive £20 discount is available for Liberty Beauty Drop subscribers Number of products: 28 Best for: a premium edit of 18 full-sized products including everything from skincare to shampoo, plus plenty of luxe travel minis This is for you if: you want to treat yourself (or someone else) This isn’t for you if: you can’t wait ’til Christmas to get your hands on the products! What’s inside? (Highlights): La Mer Lip Volumiser, Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream, Trish McEvoy Intense Gel Liner in Black, Sunday Riley Good Genes The Vogue verdict: This year, Liberty’s beauty advent calendar turns 10. To celebrate, the brand has stocked its calendar accordingly, read: with exceptional anniversary gifts. First to launch the concept a decade ago, consider its 2024 lineup a masterclass in beauty advent calendars.
There are 25 drawers full of fare from the most prestigious brands in beauty, but the real clincher is the golden tickets. To be found in five calendars nationwide, they’re redeemable against a £1,000 shopping spree at Liberty. Sign us up, immediately.
FAQs Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, there’s no denying the appeal of a beauty advent calendar. With anywhere from 12 to 25 days’ worth of gifts, they offer a unique opportunity to buy a huge beauty bounty for far less than the sum of each product’s usual cost. Last year, the biggest savings came from calendars with a vast array of luxury or full-sized products: Liberty, Harvey Nichols and Selfridges calendars saved you more than £700 on the RRP of their contents, while Look Fantastic’s £99 advent calendar was worth six times the price it sold for.
As well as these, not to be discounted are the calendars containing bespoke sample sizes and minis – their appeal lies in handy, travel-sized beauty you often can’t buy anywhere else. Whichever you opt for, the best beauty advent calendars in 2024 are absolutely worth the spend. The key thing to know is that the most popular beauty advent calendars sell quickly, so you ought to act fast if you want to secure any of the following picks.
Liberty, Harvey Nichols, Space NK, Charlotte Tilbury, Sephora, Fortnum & Mason, Cult Beauty, and Harrods are just a few of the fan favourites each year, and sold out as early as October in 2023. This is a question whose answer depends on your idea of luxury – if it’s standout all-rounder products, Liberty’s advent calendar will tick your boxes; if you like channelling French girl chic with your make-up looks, By Terry’s Advent Calendar is an underrated choice. For those shopping for gifts that make a statement, Dior Beauty’s annual advent calendar is known for showstopping, gilded designs, while keepsake jewellery advent calendars from Astrid & Miyu and Liberty are equally luxe, grand and just as impressive.
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