Beauty advent calendars at their best
OK we’re fully aware that it’s only September, but if we’ve learnt anything from past years it’s that in order to get your hands on any of the amazing Beauty Advent Calendars, it takes forward planning.
The thing is, you are up against all of the other beauty lovers, all dying to be one of the lucky few to be able to open up a window on December 1st to find a beauty product waiting for them.
Which is where we come in. We will be constantly updating this page ahead of the start of December with information, release dates and prices so that we can make sure this year you are more than successful in your beauty advent calendars endeavour.
Luckily we’ve started getting information on some of the fantastic offerings for 2021 and some of them are available now, so what are you waiting for?
Let’s begin…
1. OPI Advent Calendar 2021
OPI is no stranger to the beauty advent calendars game – every year it offer up 24 polish shades to bring you joy year round. The 2021 offering sees it celebrate #40yearsofcolor with some of its most iconic colours, fun festive glittery shades, as well as a topcoat, strengthener and base coat.
How much is it?
£69.90
When is it available?
1st October
2. Rituals The Ritual of Advent Calendar – 3D
This year Rituals have two calendars – one which is a really sweet 3D festive village scene and includes products like Mini Candles from the Private Collection, Foaming Shower Gel and Rêve de Hanami EDP. All of the gifts inside are worth £150.
How much is it?
£89.90
When is it available?
3. Rituals The Ritual of Advent Calendar – 2D
Ritual’s 2D calendar has similar gifts inside, which include the mini candles again, body oil and hand balm. The contents are worth £120.
How much is it?
£59.90
When is it available?
4. Avant 12 Days of Beauty
This is one of the special beauty advent calendars. With mega skincare gifts like Glycolic Acid Vivifying & Firming Body Treatment, Hydra Bright Collagen Eye Restoring Pads and Pro-Intense Hyaluronic Acid Illuminating Day Cream you face and body will thank you for the investment. The products are cruelty-free and genderless. Oh and guess what each of the products is full-sized and worth over £900.
How much is it?
£350
When is it available?
5. BeautyPro 12 Days of Christmask Advent Calendar
If you love sheet masks, you’ll love this beauty advent calendar. Featuring 12 different masks – for your face, eyes, hands and feet – that will help you glow, detox, hydrate and exfoliate.
How much is it?
£39
When is it available?
6. Germaine De Capuccini Christmas Beauty Advent Calendar
Designed to look like a London Georgian townhouse, this advent calendar is home to treats such as Timexpert Lift Vector Lift Serum (which lifts, tightens and defines the facial contours), Timexpert Radiance C+ Illuminating Antioxidant Eye Contour Cream (a delicate eye cream that brightens dark circles) and Bi-Phase Make-up Removal Lotion. A must for skincare obsessives.
How much is it?
£99
When is it available?
7. Lush Advent Calendar
The Lush Advent Calendar is a highlight every year. This year’s offering is presented in a reusable trunk made from 100% recycled materials. The idea is that every one of the 25 gifts can be used in the run up to the big day. If you’re a huge fan of the brand, be sure to get yours early – there are six products exclusive to the calendar.
How much is it?
£185
When is it available?
8. Decléor Essential Oils Lab Christmas Advent Calendar
Decléor is the go-to brand for essential oil-based beauty products. Whether you’re already a convert or fancy trying some out, this is an ideal gift for natural skincare lovers. It includes six full sized products, 13 travel minis and one mystery accessory.
How much is it?
£120
When is it available?
9. Nivea Ski-Lodge Advent Calendar
Every year Nivea offers up an affordable advent calendar packed full of everyday pampering products that you’d be foolish to miss out on. Everything your body needs, from micellar water and shower cream, to a sleep mask and nail file. There are 16 products inside, as well as eight beauty gifts.
How much is it?
£40
When is it available?
September
10. Nivea Men Advent Calendar
For the man in your life who loves football and needs a little self-care encouragement. This has everything he could need to keep on top of his grooming.
How much is it?
£40
When is it available?
11. Jo Loves Advent Calendar
This super smart beauty advent calendar can be hung from a door or on a wall. It contains 24 sweet smelling gifts and one full-sized present on the 25th. Worth a whopping £485, this fab calendar contains some of the brand’s most iconic festival scents, including Christmas Trees, which in our opinion is the scent of the season.
How much is it?
£325
When is it available?
7th October
12. 2021 Dr. Hauschka Advent Calendar
If you like the idea of being able to reuse your beauty advent calendars, then Dr. Hauschka’s Beauty Advent Calendar is perfect for you. Each gift is individually packaged in a cotton bag that can be used for years to come. With everything from cleansing milks and moisturisers, to hand lotions to body creams, your skin and body will love this advent calendar.
How much is it?
£85
When is it available?
27th September
13. Space NK Beauty Advent Calendar
This is by far one of our favourite beauty advent calendars of the season. Space NK only stock the most covetable brands – think Augustinus Bader, Summer Fridays, Hourglass, Dr Barbara Sturm, Sunday Riley, Drunk Elephant and so many more. Worth £744, but yours for just under £200. If you’re a beauty obsessive that loves to keep up with the most in-demand brands then mark 18th September in your diary.
How much is it?
£199
When is it available?
14. Feelunique 2021 Beauty Advent Calendar
For the past six years the Feelunique Advent Calendar has sold our faster than you can say ‘Merry Christmas’. It’s no surprise really when it contains products like Philip Kingsley Elasticizer, Aromatherapy Associates Deep Relax Rollerball and Huda Beauty Nude Obessesions Rich Palette. In total the whole calendar is worth more than £320, meaning you save more than £200. Nice.
How much is it?
£119
When is it available?
15. No.25 Elemis London Beauty Advent Calendar
Elemis never fail to disappoint. What’s better than one beauty advent calendar? Three beauty advent calendars. Housed in three reusable tins, you’ll find some of the brand’s most iconic and bestselling products. From its Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm, Dynamic Resurfacing Gel Mask and Superfood Glow Priming Moisturiser, there’s something for everyone.
How much is it?
£175
When is it available?
September
16. The Body Shop Share Joy Advent Calendar
The great thing about The Body Shop’s Beauty Advent Calendar offerings is that there’s one for every budget. But that doesn’t mean that if you opt for the more purse-friendly option, you’ll be out of pocket on products. We love this one because of it’s huge array of dreamy body products – shower gels, body butters, lip balms, you name it.
How much is it?
£55
When is it available?
17. The Body Shop Share Love Big Advent Calendar
If you want to show someone that you love them, this is the calendar for that gesture. It has everything for head-to-toe pampering. Spoil the person you love with products like theVitamin E Face Wash, Vitamin C Sheet Mask, Shea Shampoo, Pink Grapefruit Bubble Bath and Avocado Body Butter.
How much is it?
£80
When is it available?
18. The Body Shop Share Love & Joy Ultimate Advent Calendar
The Love & Joy Ultimate Advent Calendar is for those who want more, more, more. With full-sized products aplenty, you won’t be disappointed with The Body Shop’s Ultimate Advent Calendar.
How much is it?
£140
When is it available?
19. No7 25 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar
There’s very little that we can tell you about the No7 beauty advent calendar at this stage, because it’s all being kept secret until end of October. However, what we can promise you is that if years gone by are anything to go by the contents (worth £184) are going to be worth the wait. Our advice? Sign up to the waiting list now, as you get 24 hours early access.
How much is it?
£47
When is it available?
26th October – JOIN WAITING LIST NOW
20. Benefit The MORE the Merrier Advent Calendar
There’s a reason why Benefit continues to top the bestselling make-up lists – its brow products and mascaras are iconic. Each one of the 12 Christmas Gifts will up your make-up game.
How much is it?
£58.50
When is it available?
21. Lookfantastic 2021 Advent Calendar
This whopper of a beauty advent calendar is worth over £414 and costs well under £100. That, my friends, is a beauty bargain. You won’t believe the daily products on offer – Kate Somerville Cleanser, the best blusher (fact) Nars Orgasm and Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash. And that’s just three of 25. 100% worth it.
How much is it?
£85
When is it available?
1st October – PRE-ORDER
22. Glossybox 2021 ‘Surprise Me’ Beauty Advent Calendar
There are a whopping 15 full-sized products and 10 deluxe-sized minis encased in this calendar. Together they’re worth £465. If you love Elemis, PIXI, Sarah Chapman and Huda Beauty, click buy now.
How much is it?
£85
When is it available?
24th September
23. ESPA Hidden Treasures Luxury Advent Calendar
Lasts year’s ESPA beauty advent calendar sold out in three weeks. This year it’s upped the value of the products by £159 to £389 so imagine how quickly it will sell out this year. You won’t want to wait around.
How much is it?
£160
When is it available?
1st October
24. ASOS Face + Body 24 Day Calendar
ASOS Face + Body is the go-to destination for up and coming beauty brands, industry heroes and bestselling cult products. And they’re all inside its 2021 beauty advent calendar. Allow us to whet your appetite: Charlotte Tilbury, MAC and Olaplex.
How much is it?
£75
When is it available?
25. ASOS Grooming 12 Days Calendar
If there’s a man in your life whose grooming routine needs a spot of improvement, then the ASOS Grooming advent calendar will do just that. Of course there’s the expect shaving product, but it’s the face masks, cleansers and serum that will take your chap from zero to hero.
How much is it?
£40
When is it available?
26. Dr. Barbara Sturm 2021 Advent Calendar
This is one fabulous advent calendar. Dr Barbara Sturm delivers the gift of excellent skincare every single day in the month of December. From her famous hyaluronic acid ampoules and hydrating lip balm, to the blemish-busting clarifying mask and the standout Vitamin C serum. You can do no wrong with this.
How much is it?
£405
When is it available?
27. Bobbi Brown Cosmetics 12-Day Advent Calendar
This is a super exciting beauty advent calendar, because it’s the first time Bobbi Brown has ever done one. We’ve waited patiently for it and 2021 is the year that it has finally happened. We can now get excited about opening up a window to its iconic shimmer brick or our favourite Smokey Eye Mascara.
How much is it?
£125
When is it available?
5th October
28. Jo Malone London Advent Calendar
Oh my goodness, it’s the one you’ve all been waiting for. The Jo Malone London advent calendar is here. And this year there’s one big difference – it now includes a 30ml Cologne. If that doesn’t sounds incredible, we don’t know what does.
How much is it?
£325
When is it available?
30th September – SIGN UP NOW
29. Next Premium Womens Beauty Advent Calendar
All of your favourite beauty products in travel, deluxe and full-sized. It has everything from Elizabeth Arden’s Retinol Ceramide Capsules to Philip Kingsley’s hair transforming Elasticizer Deep-Conditioning Treatment.
How much is it?
£69
When is it available?
30. Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar 2021
The industry’s most popular and well-loved beauty advent calendar is back. This year the products are just as incredible – Le Labo, Olaplex, Votary, Augustinus Bader – only this year, hidden in one calendar is a golden ticket that offers one lucky person £5,000 to be spent at Liberty. In the past it’s sold out too quickly, but this year there will be 38% more available to buy.
How much is it?
£225
When is it available?
6th October
31. L’Occitane Classic Advent Calendar
L’Occitane’s Classic Advent Calendar is filled with brand favourites from its Verbena and Almond collections. A lovely gift for someone who needs cheering.
How much is it?
£55
When is it available?
32. L’Occitane Luxury Advent Calendar
A step up from the Classic, the L’Occitane Luxury Advent Calendar features classic products, as well as new favourites. The brand, that has sustainability at its core, encourages you to reuse the box after as a small, but pretty, storage unit.
How much is it?
£99
When is it available?
33. L’Occitane Reusable Advent Calendar
Illustrated by the hugely talented Kitty McCall, L’Occitane’s Resuable Advent Calendar is absolutely beautiful. It’s the brand’s second year creating a special gift that can be used for years and years to come. Genius.
How much is it?
£160
When is it available?
34. Penhaligon’s A Fragrant Countdown
Now this is special. You don’t often find a fragrance-only beauty advent calendar. The best thing about Penhaligons scents is that we would bet good money that no one you know will have the same fragrance as you. So different are they, that each day will be a complete olfactory discovery.
How much is it?
£375
When is it available?
2nd November
35. Holland & Barrett 25 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar
After selling out in just three weeks last year, Holland & Barrett’s 25 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar is back and better than ever. Worth over £170 and brimming with natural beauty treats from brands like UpCircle, Q+A, Weleda, REN, this one’s for all you skincare buffs out there. You’re welcome.
How much is it?
£45
When is it available?
SOLD OUT
36. Kiehl’s Advent Calendar
The Kiehl’s Advent Calendar is the mothership of all skincare beauty advent calendars, which is why we look forward to it every year without fail. This year, we’d even go as far as saying it’s their best yet – not least because it’s fully recyclable, made with PCR paper and zero plastics. Expect 24 customer favourites (yes, that includes Midnight Recovery Concentrate) in the prettiest box you ever did see.
How much is it?
£99
When is it available?
37. Soap & Glory 24 Days to Prep into Xmas Advent Calendar
Roll up, roll up: the Soap & Glory 2021 calendar has been announced, and boy does it look like a good ‘un. Scrub, buff and nourish your way to top to toe festive beauty with this one. Containing one of the brand’s beloved treats for every single day of December, keep it for yourself, or divide its contents up as stocking fillers.
How much is it?
£42
When is it available?
38. Freedm Street Christmas Express Advent Calendar
All we want for Christmas is a more ethical and responsible beauty industry, so this beautiful calendar from Freedm Street is naturally top of our wish list. Not only is it packed with luxe treats from the likes of UpCircle and Lani, but it also includes three good deed doors dedicated to charities including Humane Society International, Food For Life Global and Brook Farm Animal Sanctuary, which will each receive a donation for every calendar sold.
How much is it?
£185
When is it available?
39. 12 Days of Liz Earle Beauty Advent Calendar
Hello, Liz Earle beauty advent calendars. How we’ve missed you. In this year’s 12 Days pick from Liz Earle, we’re getting 12 (naturally) of the brand’s old faithful skincare treats – from the iconic Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser, to the dreamy Instant Boost Skin Tonic. Complete, of course, with those incomparably soft muslin cloths.
How much is it?
£60
When is it available?
October
40. Origins Advent Calendar
Origins have kept pretty quiet on their 2021 Advent Calendar so far (hence the vague picture), but if last year is anything to go by, it’ll be incredible. Expect your favourite GinZing
and Plantscription treats, plus much more. If any of this year’s beauty advent calendars are worth signing up early for, it’s this one.
How much is it?
TBA
When is it available?
Coming soon – SIGN UP HERE
41. Susanne Kaufmann 2021 Advent Calendar
No luxury beauty brand does beauty advent calendars chicer than Susanne Kaufmann – fact. The queen of natural beauty’s calendar tops our Christmas wish list every year without fail, and this year is set to be no different. While we don’t yet know exactly what’s inside, last year’s calendar included our all time SF faves, including the Eye Rescue Stick, Glow Mask, and Mineral Body Lotion.
How much is it?
£383
When is it available?
42. Cult Beauty 2021 Advent Calendar
Worth an almost laughable £960, this year’s Cult Beauty offering exceeded our expectations and then some. Brimming with some of Cult Beauty’s very best beauty buys – from make-up to skincare, vitamins to luxury candles – it rings in at just £215. Which, when you consider the number of products you’re getting in return (we’re talking tens of full-size luxury beauty favourites here) then we’d be idiots not to.
How much is it?
£215
When is it available?
43. OTO 12 Day Journey Of Calm Advent Calendar
December can be an incredibly stressful time. If parties, Christmas shopping and visits from distant relatives send you into a spin it might be time to invest in some CBD oil products. Or better yet, a CBD calendar for daily doses of calm.
How much is it?
£299
When is it available?
Coming soon
43. Yankee Candle Advent Book
There is no better way to prepare yourself for the festive period than to fill your home with beautifully scented candles. Thankfully, every day of December this candle delivers just that. It includes Twinkling Lights, Christmas Eve Cocoa and Candlelit Cabin fragrances.
How much is it?
£34.99
When is it available?
44. Yankee Candle Advent Wreath
Behind each window is a Yankee Candle Tea Light Candle. Try to resist burning them until the 25th December and then use them to line your festive table for your Christmas lunch.
How much is it?
£24.99
When is it available?
45. Cohorted 2021 Beauty Advent Calendar
How would you like to open up a window in December to a Sunday Riley Good Genes Glycolic Acid Serum? Or a Laura Mercier Rouge Essential Lipstick? You’d feel quite good about it right? You can with this fabulous advent calendar.
How much is it?
£98
When is it available?
46. Ciaté London Mini Mani Month
Enjoy a fresh manicure every other week for the whole of 2022. It includes classic reds and nudes, as well as fun and playful shades.
How much is it?
£59
When is it available?
47. The Fragrance Shop Advent Calendar 2021
This is a standout calendar. For under £100, you get mini fragrances of Burberry Blush, Versace Dylan and Calvin Klein One. Share it with your partner – there are men’s and women’s scents inside.
How much is it?
£99
When is it available?
48. Acqua di Parma x Emilio Pucci Advent Calendar
Housed in the brand’s iconic hat box, this advent calendar has been designed by Emilio Pucci. You’ll find fragrances, Peonia Nobile Luxury Hand Cream, Arancia di Capri Body Lotion and Magnolia Nobile Hair Mist. This is pure luxury and you definitely, 100% deserve it.
How much is it?
£450
When is it available?
49. John Lewis Beauty Advent Calendar 2021
If you’ve missed walking through the John Lewis Beauty Hall over the past 18 months then this will give you a little flavour of what you’ve missed. Packed full of some of the industry’s best brands. From Charlotte Tilbury, Estée Lauder and Sunday Riley.
How much is it?
£159
When is it available?
4th October – SIGN UP NOW
50. 24 Days of Clinique
Get your hands on some of Clinique’s best skincare, make-up and fragrance products. Including a full skincare regime.
How much is it?
£95
When is it available?
51. W7 Beauty Blast: Reloaded Advent Calendar 2021
We love a beauty advent calendar that comes in at under £20. If you’re feeling generous, spoil your best friends with one each.
How much is it?
£19.95
When is it available?
52. W7 Beauty Blast Advent Calendar 2021
These super cute beauty advent calendars feature fun hair accessories and standout playful make-up.
How much is it?
£19.95
When is it available?
53. Invisibobble Advent Calendar 2021
Described as ’24 days of hair love’, this beauty advent calendar features the iconic hair ties that stop your hair from kinking, its super chic Wrapstar bow, scrunchies and hair clips.
How much is it?
£29.99
When is it available?
There’s no doubt December will be a beauty-packed month with these incredible beauty advent calendars on the scene.
We can’t wait!
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