The best beauty advent calendars 2024 that suit any budget

Collage of best beauty advent calendars (L-R) Selfridges Advent Calendar, Sephora Advent Calendar and M&S Advent Calendar

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last updated 14 October 2024

Deciding which beauty advent calendar is actually worth parting ways with your pennies for can be a difficult task. From comparing the price of the calendar to the value of the products inside, we've done all the hard work for you and rounded up the best advent calendars this year has to offer - think luxe buys worth over £1500 to those that boast amazing value...

There's something about advent calendars that offer a certain thrill, better yet when they make home to a stellar selection of the most popular beauty products available on the market. Boasting a multitude of budgets, themes, and most importantly with a variety of goodies stashed inside, they can make perfect beauty gift idea for a loved one or even a well-deserved festive treat for yourself.

When making your decision, you can go down one of two paths. Opt for one of your favourite brand's advent calendar, such as Charlotte Tilbury, Elemis and Jo Malone, and be treated to their best-selling products. Or, choose a department store or e-tailer's annual offering, like the Liberty Advent Calendar or Anthropologie Beauty Advent Calendar, and welcome an array of products from a myriad of well-known beauty brands.

From the retail price to the contents inside, we can certainly appreciate how long it takes to weigh up your advent calendar choices. So, we've made it our mission to scour the web in order to curate the ultimate guide to this year's extensive beauty advent calendars offering - and trust us, we've found some real gems that are well worth snapping up...

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The best beauty advent calendars for 2024

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Beauty Advent Calendar FAQ's

What is the most popular beauty advent calendar?

While all of the calendars featured in our round-up are popular choices amongst shoppers, there are some incredibly sought-after examples such as the cult classic makeup brands Charlotte Tilbury and MAC Cosmetics, plus department stores multi-brand offerings from Cult Beauty, Liberty London, Selfridgs, and John Lewis.

Which beauty advent calendars are set to sell out in 2024?

Every beauty advent calendar has the chance of selling out, but a few notable standouts that are almost guaranteed to sell out completely include Space NK, No7, Cult Beauty, and Liberty London. It's worth remembering that beauty advent calendars are limited edition, meaning once they're gone, they're gone!

Which beauty advent calendar is worth the most?

Considering all of the beauty advent calendars that have been released so far this year, the Harrods Advent Calendar sports the highest value of the contents inside. Setting you back £250, this calendar boasts a hefty worth of £1,599, thanks its luxury contents from Augustinus Bader, Tom Ford, La Mer and Charlotte Tilbury.

Which is the most expensive beauty advent calendar this year?

While many 2024 calendars have already been launched, there are still a few yet to hit the market, so it's not possible to know which is the most expensive just yet. However, it's worth noting that fragrance brands and designer labels' calendars do tend to come with heftier price tags due to the high valued contents, making them some of the most luxurious advent calendars on the market – for example, Jo Loves' costs £375 this year and Dior's is priced at £570.

Are beauty advent calendars worth the money?

Ultimately, the answer to this question is completely subjective, depending on which advent calendar you're looking to purchase. However, we'd say beauty advent calendars are certainly worth the investment. Whilst some can require quite the splurge, the contents inside always boast a higher value than the calendar's retail price, meaning you're getting more bang for your buck. It also offers you the opportunity to try a lineup of new products from some of the biggest (and most popular) beauty brands on the market - perfect if you're on the hunt for new products to adopt into your routine. Oh, and did we forget to mention, they simply add to the excitement of the Christmas festivities!

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Sennen is Digital Beauty Writer at woman&home, where she shares the latest beauty buys and trending products from makeup and hair to skincare and nails. Previously, Sennen worked as a Junior Digital Editor at FROW Magazine, where she wrote about the latest fashion and beauty news, trends and viral must-have products to shop, and reviewing a lineup of beauty products. She has since worked with numerous brands including Who What Wear UK, HuffPost UK and Harvey Nichols. When she’s not writing about all things beauty, Sennen spends her spare time watching the latest Netflix series, doing lots of online shopping and walking her dog.