It may seem a little early to talk about, but Christmas will be here before we know it. A number of retailers have already started to share a glimpse of their festive offerings for the 2024 season - and some are already being snapped up by organised shoppers. Beauty advent calendars are quickly becoming a must-have for beauty lovers eager to count down to Christmas in style.
These treasure troves of skincare, makeup, and pamper favourites typically feature products worth way more than the price you pay, not only making them a dream to dive into, but incredible value, too. This year, several brands have already launched their much-anticipated 2024 beauty advent calendars, giving shoppers a head start on holiday preparations. Brands like Soap and Glory, Liz Earle and Ted Baker have foregone pre-orders and have made their yuletide hauls immediately available.
READ MORE: Liz Earle 2024 beauty advent calendar that gets shoppers £100 worth of free skincare READ MORE: This Morning's beauty expert Nadine Baggott shares key to her age-defying skin at 60 For those willing to wait, some brands, like LookFantastic , Charlotte Tilbury , and Cult Beauty , have opened waitlists, hinting at more luxury-packed calendars to come. However, if you're ready to indulge now, we've rounded up the best beauty advent calendars available to buy, featuring everything from affordable to indulgent selections. Whether you're treating yourself or looking for the perfect gift, these calendars are sure to add a dash of beauty to your holiday countdown.
Boots Macmillan Advent Calendar - £90 Supporting a great cause, the Boots Macmillan advent calendar is packed with a selection of skincare, bath, and beauty treats, with £2 from every calendar purchased going to Macmillan Cancer Support. Priced at £90, shoppers can expect to find a variety of products from some of the retailer’s much-loved brands, including Liz Earle, Ted Baker, Soap and Glory, and No7. As well as popular products such as creams, serums and even a body mist, the calendar features some handy beauty accessories, including an eyelash curler, nail file and face cloth.
Read more about the Boots Macmillan Advent Calendar here. Profusion Advent Calendar - £30 Profusion’s advent calendar is perfect for makeup enthusiasts on a budget. Known for their vibrant and versatile cosmetics, Profusion offers a calendar filled with makeup must-haves like eyeshadows, lip colours, and more.
Said to be ‘better than ever’ the £30 calendar is one of the most affordable on the market, and is a great choice for teens and tweens, as well as for anyone looking to expand their collection with affordable products. Liz Earle Advent Calendar - £79 Known for their cult-favourite skincare products, Liz Earle’s 2024 advent calendar is a dream for skincare aficionados. The luxurious calendar contains £178.
10 worth of iconic Liz Earle products for £79 , including the renowned Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser, which is worth £18 alone. The 12-day advent calendar is packed full of cruelty-free, botanical beauty discoveries, starring 12 carefully chosen beauty surprises that will give you that spa-at-home feeling. The box contains a mix of full-sizes and luxury miniatures, including some of the brand's most-loved formulas.
And if you buy directly from the Liz Earle website, you even get to choose three more free gifts at the checkout - perfect for stocking fillers. Read more about the Liz Earle calendar here. Ted Baker Advent Calendar - £46 For those who love to bring a bit of elegance to their shower routine without breaking the bank, let us introduce you to Ted Baker’s advent calendar .
Featuring a curated selection of Ted Baker’s beauty and bath products, this calendar offers a mix of shower treats, fragrances, and beauty tools that capture the brand’s chic aesthetic. Filled with deluxe, full-sized and limited edition treats to indulge in from head to toe, the calendar is priced at £46 , and stars some stunning scents this year, including Peony & camellia, and Jasmine & lime blossom. Housed in a special keepsake tin for you to enjoy and reuse, this is the gift that keeps on giving.
We also love the fact you could split the contents and group them by fragrance to give as gifts, saving money while enjoying a treat or two yourself. Soap & Glory Advent Calendar - £48 Filled with the brand’s signature fun and fragrant bath and body products, the Soap & Glory advent calendar is a holiday hit year after year. From scrubs to creams, this calendar offers a daily dose of pampering, making it a fantastic gift for anyone who loves to indulge in some me-time.
Behind the doors beauty lovers will find 24 products including the fan favourite Righteous Butter Lotion and Puffy Eye Attack Mask, as well as top picks from the Call of Fruity range and an Original Pink rollerball fragrance. Perfect for sisters, mums, aunties, cousins, mothers-in-law, daughters, nieces and quite literally anyone in between, the Soap and Glory 24 Moments on Cloud All-Mine is worth £105, it’s priced at £48 , saving shoppers £57 on the RRP. Read more about the Soap and Glory calendar here.
17 Cosmetics Advent Calendar - £30 After their re-launch in 2022, 17 Cosmetics has quickly become a favourite for those seeking affordable beauty finds. Their 2024 advent calendar is filled with colourful makeup products, from lipsticks to eye shadows, ensuring there’s something for every makeup lover. Costing £30, it’s another great option for those on a budget, or as a beginner advent calendar for younger budding beauty enthusiasts.
Behind each window, you'll find something new to test, try and love each day, including a travel-sized version of the mascara our beauty writers can’t stop raving about. A Little Something Advent Calendar - £30 Designed for those who love a bit of everything, the A Little Something advent calendar delivers just that in the form of skincare, beauty, and bath products. Hosting 24 days of body and beauty treats, it costs £30 , so again, is a great purse-friendly pick.
The biggest draw for this calendar will no doubt be the variety, from bronzers and highlighters, to some of the most delicious sounding fragrances, From Violet & Vanilla body butter, to Kiwi & Amber hand cream, or even Cherry & Musk perfume mist - it’ll be near impossible to decide which to use first..
