ADVENT calendars have come a long way from the days of simple chocolates and tiny trinkets. Today, they’re a festive indulgence for beauty lovers, filled with high-end skincare, makeup and fragrance products that turn the countdown to Christmas into a luxurious experience. For 2024, the beauty industry has truly outdone itself, with a range of calendars designed to suit every style, budget and skincare need.
As we approach the festive season, many of the top brands have released their highly anticipated Advent calendars , making it hard to know which ones are worth the investment. Whether you’re looking to pamper yourself or gift a loved one, these beauty Advent calendars offer more than just daily surprises in the lead-up to Christmas – they’re a great way to explore new products and brands at a fraction of their regular price. But with so many options out there, it can be hard to know which ones are actually worth it.
To help you out, we’ve done the hard work for you by testing and reviewing the best beauty Advent calendars for women in 2024 . READ MORE ON ADVENT CALENDARS Whether you’re looking for a luxurious gift or a well-deserved treat for yourself, this guide covers the most exciting and indulgent options out there. From the best in skincare to makeup must-haves, here’s our list of the best Advent calendars for women in 2024, starting with five we’ve personally tried and tested, followed by the best of the rest.
Best for luxury beauty lovers: Charlotte Tilbury Advent Calendar Best value for money: Lookfantastic Advent Calendar Best for premium beauty brands: Space NK Advent Calendar Best for affordable beauty: Revolution Advent Calendar Best for subscription box fans: Glossybox Advent Calendar 5 best Advent calendars for women, tried and tested Charlotte Tilbury Treasure Chest of Love 2024 Beauty Advent Calendar, £170 (worth £243) Most read in Gifts and Lifestyle Best for: Luxury beauty lovers Charlotte Tilbury’s Advent calendar is the epitome of indulgence, and 2024 brings another showstopper. Packed with 12 of Charlotte’s best-loved products, including full-sized skincare essentials and mini makeup treats, this calendar is a must-have for any beauty aficionado. In our review, the standouts were a 15ml Charlotte’s Magic Cream – the full-sized version alone is worth £79 – and a full-sized Beauty Light Wand We also loved the travel-sized Pillow Talk Lipstick , perfect for parties throughout the festive season.
As mentioned in our review, “the Advent calendar strikes the perfect balance of skincare vs makeup. Many on the market often go too heavy on one and forget about the other, while Charlotte Tilbury's Love Chest provides a full selection.” It’s definitely more on the side of investment price, but our reviewer notes: “I would say it is good value for money in terms of the products you get, especially for Charlotte Tilbury fans.
” With the full-sized products alone valued at over £240, this calendar offers great value for those looking to treat themselves to some high-end beauty luxuries this Christmas. Amount of items: 12 Delivery time: Express delivery available. Lookfantastic Advent Calendar Look Fantastic Iconic Beauty Advent Calendar 2024, £100 (worth £565) Best for: Value for money If you’re after bang for your buck, Lookfantastic’s Advent calendar is hard to beat.
The 25-day beauty bonanza is jam-packed with over £565 worth of “genuinely impressive” products, according to our reviewer, making it a firm favourite in our reviews year after year. The 2024 edition continues to deliver, offering a true mix of skincare, makeup and hair care from brands such as Medik8, Estée Lauder and The Ordinary. “Unlike other Advent calendars , this one isn’t filled with lots of the same type of product, and instead contains a range of goodies, meaning you’re not left with 25 cleansers for your one face,” noted our reviewer.
We loved the inclusion of the full-sized Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 59 Perfume Mist and Rituals Ritual of Sakura Scented Candle, which means you’ll be set for stunning scents for the rest of the year. As our review notes, “the Look Fantastic Advent calendar saves you a whopping 82%, making it one of the best value-for-money beauty calendars 2024”. Amount of items: 27 Delivery time: Next-day delivery available.
Space NK Beauty Advent Calendar, £250 (Worth £1,200) Best for: Premium beauty brands Space NK’s Advent calendar is a beauty lover’s dream come true, and the 2024 edition offers over £1000 worth of products. Featuring 25 drawers filled with luxury beauty products from brands such as Augustinus Bader, Olaplex and Rare Beauty, it’s an excellent option if you’re looking to explore top-tier skincare and makeup. Our top picks include the Drunk Elephant Polypeptide Cream and the Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Intense serum, which made a big splash in our tester’s morning routine.
It's definitely at the higher end of the price scale at £250, but with the sheer volume of premium products you get (35!), plus the overall value of the Advent calendar, the Space NK Advent calendar would still be worth the investment for beauty fans. As our tester wrote in the review, “Bursting with crowd-pleasing beauty goodies, this is one of the best-curated Advent calendars I’ve ever reviewed”. Amount of items: 35 Delivery time: Next-day weekday delivery available.
GLOSSYBOX Beauty Advent Calendar 2024, £85 (Worth £585) Best for: Subscription box fans If you’re already a fan of subscription boxes, then the Glossybox Advent calendar will be right up your street. Offering incredible value with over £440 worth of beauty treats inside, the 2024 edition is filled with a mix of full-sized and deluxe minis from affordable household names like e.l.
f and Aveeno to high-end beauty brands including Medik8 and Kate Somerville. This year's calendar retails for £85, though Glossybox subscribers can get it for £70. Either way, however, you will save over £500 on products in the Glossybox Advent calendar , with Beauty Box subscribers saving a massive £515.
Our review praised the inclusion of the ICONIC London’s 20-piece eyeshadow palette, which our reviewer noted “is filled with neutral and warm tones you can wear for day or night”. Whilst the eyeshadow palette is a limited-edition product exclusive to the advent calendar, similar palettes from ICONIC London can retail for £47 and above, “which is over half the price of the entire 29-piece calendar – just in case you needed convincing this is a bargain beauty deal,” added our reviewer. Amount of items: 29 Delivery time: Standard 2-3 days.
Free delivery over £35. Revolution Beauty Advent Calendar 2024, £48 (Worth £100) Best for: Affordable beauty For those shopping on a budget, the Revolution Advent calendar is a beauty steal at just £48 – it’s even available at certain retailers for less with a discounted deal. It’s packed with 25 days of makeup surprises, from lip glosses to eyeshadow palettes and worth nearly £100, meaning a saving of over £50.
As our review mentioned, “If you’re looking for a vegan and cruelty-free make-up-filled advent calendar , want to specifically test products from Revolution or overhaul your beauty regime, you've struck gold with this festive countdown”. Favourite items include the mini Reloaded Palette, featuring soft pink and purple tones that’s exclusive to the Revolution Beauty Advent Calendar , and the mini Loose Baking Powder perfect for finishing your Christmas or New Year's Eve party looks. Amount of items: 25 Delivery time: Next-day delivery available.
Advent calendar’s for women: best of the rest Diptyque Paris Advent Calendar, £390 If you’re a fan of luxurious home fragrance, Diptyque’s Advent calendar should be high on your wish list for when it becomes available in October. Known for its iconic candles, the 2024 edition of Diptyque’s Advent calendar includes 25 delightful scented miniatures, including votives, eau de toilettes and body care products. This year, there’s a focus on festive fragrances like L’Eau Papier and Feu de Bois, ensuring that your home will smell divine throughout the winter season.
Though the price tag is steep, the Diptyque Advent calendar is truly a work of art, with beautiful packaging that doubles as a keepsake box to use long after the countdown to Christmas has ended. Each day feels like a slice of luxury, making it the perfect treat for candle connoisseurs or those who appreciate premium fragrances. Marks & Spencer Beauty Advent Calendar, £50 when you spend £35 on clothing, home or beauty (Available 24 October) M&S has become a staple in the beauty Advent calendar scene, and 2024 is no exception.
This year’s edition offers over £300 worth of products for just £50, provided you spend £30 in-store or online. It’s a brilliant option for savvy shoppers who want to score luxury beauty bargains at a fraction of the price. Inside, you’ll find an impressive mix of hair care brands such as Color WOW, Aveda and Living Proof, with full-sized and deluxe minis to try.
For skincare lovers, the Clinique Take the Day Off Balm is a standout product, perfect for achieving radiant skin in the colder months. Plus with make-up favourites such as Benefit’s fan fest mascara, which is worth £27 alone, and 11 full-sized products, you’re getting an affordable calendar that doesn’t skimp on quality. Kiehl’s Open for Advent-ure Calendar 2024, £118 Skincare lovers, this one’s for you.
Kiehl’s Advent calendar is back for 2024, featuring 24 of the brand’s best-selling products. Known for their efficacious formulas, Kiehl’s is a great choice if you want to level up your skincare routine. The Midnight Recovery Concentrate and Ultra Facial Cream are just two of the hero products inside that’ll keep your skin looking and feeling hydrated throughout the festive season.
Whilst it may not have the razzle-dazzle of some more makeup-heavy calendars, this one is perfect for skincare enthusiasts looking for high-quality formulations to see them through the winter. Plus it comes in a limited-edition box designed by studio Public/Official. John Lewis Beauty Advent Calendar 2024, £195 (Available 3 October) John Lewis has become a major player in the beauty Advent calendar scene, and its 2024 offering is a testament to why the brand is so popular.
Featuring products from premium brands such as Neom, Charlotte Tilbury, Sunday Riley and Ouai, this calendar is packed with indulgent treats to pamper yourself throughout the season. What we love about the John Lewis calendar is the mix of skincare, makeup and home fragrance – perfect for anyone who loves a bit of variety. With 32 full-sized and deluxe products, this calendar offers a luxurious way to explore some of the best beauty brands available at John Lewis.
Ideal for those who love high-end beauty and want a well-rounded calendar with a range of products. Sephora Favorites Advent Calendar 2024, £199 (Worth over £1,000) The iconic beauty giant Sephora is back with its 2024 Advent calendar , and it’s an absolute treat for makeup lovers. The 24-day calendar includes products from Sephora Collection, offering a mix of full-sized and deluxe items across skincare, make-up and bath products.
Some standout items include products from best-selling brands such as Glow Recipe, Glossier, Rare Beauty and Makeup By Mario. The Sephora Advent calendar might be at the higher end of the scale, but with 40 products, 24 of which are full-sized, is an excellent introduction to some of the beauty industry’s top stars. Jo Malone London Advent Calendar 2024, £360 (Available 25 September) Jo Malone is synonymous with sophisticated fragrances, and its 2024 Advent calendar is nothing short of luxurious.
The Advent calendar isn't out yet, but you can register for updates on the brand's website so you don't miss out when it drops on 25 September online. Filled with a selection of mini colognes, candles and body care products, the calendar is likely to bring together some of the brand’s most beloved scents such as Pomegranate Noir, Lime Basil & Mandarin and English Pear & Freesia, as well as potentially some new scents for Christmas. READ MORE SUN STORIES If you’re looking to elevate your fragrance game or gift someone a truly indulgent experience, Jo Malone’s Advent calendar will not disappoint.
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