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There’s no type of advent calendar as indulgent as a beauty one.
Loaded with luxe samples, full size products, makeup, skincare, fragrance, hair treatments – the works – there’s bound to be a beauty advent for someone in your life (or, you).
Of course, forking out for one only makes sense if you’re keen on trying lots from one brand, and you know you’ll be getting bang for your buck by sampling multiple products in one go.
These are our top picks this year – and we’ll likely be updating this as more calendars are announced too.

Sephora
At £189, you can pre-order it now – featuring Glow Recipe, Aromatherapy Associates, and plenty of other covetable brands.

Cult Beauty
The waiting list has opened, so you’ll need to join it to find out more.

Boots
Boots has stepped it up this year with its first-ever premium calendar, featuring brands like Drunk Elephant and Rituals, for £99.

Elemis
Big fan of skincare? This calendar will set you back £189 – though it’s said to be worth over £500.

M&S
Filled with beauty treats worth £340, the Advent Calendar is £45 when you spend when you spend £35 on clothing, home and beauty. It launches October 26.

Benefit
Exclusive to Sephora, you’re getting bronzers, mascara, and pore products – all of the heroes, for £281.

Liberty
It wouldn’t be advent season without the sellout Liberty one – and you’ll have to join the waitlist to find out more.

MAC Cosmetics
Launching on September 25 for £170, you’ll want to mark your calendar for this one if you’re a makeup lover.

The Body Shop
Every year the brand brings out three calendars, each with their own price point, to make it that bit more accessible. They also feature pop-up art, for something extra special.

Nuxe
Currently discounted to £63.40, you can get every lotion and potion your body could ever need.

Paul and Joe
This one isn’t out until October from Sephora, so we don’t yet have the details – but cat fans, get ready. The preview is intriguing…
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