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The best beauty advent calendars to have on your radar in 2023, from Clarins to Net-a-Porter

An A to Z guide of make-up and skincare advent calendars

Eva Waite-Taylor
Thursday 21 December 2023 11:45 GMT
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Treat yourself to one of these make-up and skincare filled Christmas countdowns

In the beauty world, Christmas is one of the best times of the year. So, it’s hardly a surprise that making the festive countdown as joyful as possible is front and centre. If there’s one way to do that, it’s with one of the best beauty advent calendars for 2023.

Beauty brands and retailers have really upped their game when it comes to advent calendars – think full-sized products, bestselling favourites and new releases across skincare, make-up, fragrance and haircare. Really, no matter which one you choose, you’re in for a real treat.

But owing to the fact the Christmas countdown is nearly over, lots of them have now sold out, but those that are still in stock make a great way to enjoy beauty favourites. To help you decide which one to buy, we’ve compiled an A-to-Z guide to the best beauty advent calendars for 2023. Read on for all the exciting treats you can expect to unwrap this year.

Best beauty advent calendars for 2023

Clarins beauty advent calendar

  • Price: £57.20
  • Worth: £160
  • Number of days: 12
  • Advent calendar highlights: Clarins beauty flash balm, Clarins lip comfort oil
  • Available: Now

What’s inside the Clarins beauty advent calendar for 2023?

Skincare brand Clarins served up three advent calendars this year. The 12-day calendar is impressive. Reduced from £65 to £57.20, you can expect to unbox a beauty flash balm, cleansing micellar water and a mini lip perfector.

Buy now

Dior beauty advent calendar

  • Price: £570
  • Worth: N/A
  • Number of days: 24
  • Advent calendar highlights: Dior j’adore parfum, Dior miss Dior eau de parfum, Dior la collection privée Christian Dior 30 montaigne candle
  • Available: Now

What’s inside the Dior beauty advent calendar for 2023?

The beauty element of the world-famous fashion house Dior is a firm favourite, and so too is its advent calendar. At £570, it’s one of the most expensive beauty advent calendars for 2023. It includes 24 hidden surprises. Are you after a spoiler? Well, you’ll unwrap miniature versions of the j’adore eau de parfum and Miss Dior eau de parfum, as well as a rouge Dior lipstick and a diorshow iconic overcurl mascara. That’s not all, you’ll also unwrap four of the brand’s luxury candles. A lovely treat for you or a loved one this Christmas.

Buy now

Dr Barbara Sturm beauty advent calendar

  • Price: £450
  • Worth: £1,118
  • Number of days: 24
  • Advent calendar highlights: Dr Barbara Sturm glow drops, Dr Barbara Sturm face cream, Dr Barbara Sturm hyaluronic acid
  • Available: Now

What’s inside the Dr Barbara Sturm beauty advent calendar for 2023?

Fans of luxe skincare brand Dr Barbara Sturm, don’t look away. The brand’s 24-day festive feast is displayed in a jewellery armoire-inspired gift box which opens to reveal two tiers. As you’d expect, it features some of the brand’s bestsellers. While the calendar is packed full of mostly minis and deluxe products, on Christmas Eve you’ll be treated to full-size glow drops.

Buy now

L’Occitane beauty advent calendar

  • Price: £180, £62
  • Worth: £177.50, £230.50, £122.50,
  • Number of days: 25, 25, 24
  • Advent calendar highlights: L’Occitane shea butter hand cream, L’Occitane shea milk extra gentle soap
  • Available: Now

What’s inside the L’Occitane beauty advent calendar for 2023?

Inspired by the Seventies, L’Occitane’s advent calendars look suitably retro – and we’re obsessed. The brand’s coming in strong with three offerings this year. The reusable advent calendar is equally as delightful and makes for a wonderful investment that you can refill for years to come. And finally, its much-loved advent calendar returns. From the 1 December until Christmas Eve, you’ll be able to enjoy body, hair and skincare products.

Buy now

Molton Brown beauty advent calendar

  • Price: £210
  • Worth: N/A
  • Number of days: 25
  • Advent calendar highlights: Molton Brown signature scented candle, Molton Brown festive bauble
  • Available: Now

What’s inside the Molton Brown beauty advent calendar for 2023?

The high-street fragrance favourite is known for its great-smelling products. Its advent calendar is filled with 24 of the brand’s bestsellers. You can expect to find a wonderful fragrant mix of candles, shower gels hand washes, and so much more. A decadent gift for yourself or a loved one.

Buy now

Neal’s Yard beauty advent calendar

  • Price: £94.95
  • Worth: £180
  • Number of days: 12
  • Advent calendar highlights: Neal’s Yard goodnight pillow mist, Neal’s Yard geranium and orange cream, £15 voucher to redeem on a treatment 
  • Available: Now

What’s inside the Neal’s Yard beauty advent calendar for 2023?

Known for its indulgent self-care products, the Neal’s Yard beauty advent calendar is sure to help you unwind during the busy festive period. Spoiler alert, you’ll unwrap the goodnight pillow mist, geranium and orange cream, and a bee lovely bath and shower gel, along with a number of the brand’s other bestsellers.

Buy now

Net-a-Porter beauty advent calendar 

  • Price: Was £275, now £192.50
  • Worth: £1,332
  • Number of days: 15
  • Advent calendar highlights: Anissa Kermiche popotin candle, Dr. Barbara Sturm night serum, Lié Studios silver hoop earrings
  • Available: Now

What’s inside the Net-a-Porter beauty advent calendar for 2023? 

Known for its selection of cult brands, you can trust this is going to be a goodie – and it’s a sight to behold. Unlike last year’s 24-day delight, this year the advent calendar contains 15 products, so it’s more of a gift set but still a wonderful treat for yourself. You’ll unwrap everything from a RéVive foaming cleanser and Dr. Barbara Sturm night serum to Sarah Chapman overnight facial and Charlotte Tilbury the golden goddess eye shadow palette. Aside from beauty favourites, hidden behind the doors is also an Anissa Kermiche popotin candle, Arch4 cashmere gloves, Mateo vegan leather jewellery case, Jia Jia set of two crystal beaded bracelets and Lié Studios silver hoop earrings.

Buy now

Next beauty advent calendar

  • Price: Was £50, now £35
  • Worth: £159
  • Number of days: 12
  • Advent calendar highlights: ClarinsMen super moisture balm, Bulldog original face wash, Mo Bro premium beard oil
  • Available: Now

What’s inside the Next beauty advent calendar for 2023?

Coming in strong for 2023, Next has two advent calendars on offer this year – one beauty and one grooming. The former is sadly now out of stock. But the grooming calendar is still available to buy and has been reduced to £35. It’s a 12-day countdown that offers a great way to update your skincare stash. You can expect ClarinsMen super moisture balm, Bulldog original face wash and a Mo Bro premium beard oil.

Buy now

Beauty advent calendar FAQs

Sold out beauty advent calendars in 2023

Owing to the fact advent is nearly over, most of the best beauty advent calendars have sadly sold out.

Asos beauty advent calendar

  • Price: £90
  • Worth: £397
  • Number of days: 25
  • Advent calendar highlights: Charlotte Tilbury pillow talk dreams luxury palette, Neom candle

What was inside the Asos beauty advent calendar for 2023?

With a value of nearly £400, the Asos beauty advent calendar had a stellar line-up. Within the 25-day box, there were skincare heroes, including Caudalie’s vinopure purifying gel cleanser, an Elemis pro-collagen marine cream, and Sunday Riley good genes glycolic. As well as lots of make-up favourites, such as Mac fix and spray setting spray, and the finale is a Charlotte Tilbury pillow talk dreams luxury palette.

Acqua di Parma beauty advent calendar

  • Price: £450
  • Worth: £604
  • Number of days: 25
  • Advent calendar highlights: Acqua di Parma Colonia eau de cologne, Acqua di Parma Colonia body lotion, Acqua di Parma signatures oud eau de parfum

What was inside the Acqua di Parma beauty advent calendar for 2023?

Hidden within the impressive box were two candles, a selection of perfumes, and bathroom essentials, notably soaps, body lotion and shower gel. A decadent and luxurious treat that would’ve made a lovely festive treat.

Armani beauty advent calendar

  • Price: Was £270, now £190
  • Worth: £450
  • Number of days: 24
  • Advent calendar highlights:

What was inside the Armani beauty advent calendar for 2023?

Armani’s beauty advent calendar was a luxe offering. Over the 24 days, there was a selection of its signature products – think it’s Si perfume and lip power lipstick. Fans of the brand were in for a treat.

BareMinerals beauty advent calendar

  • Price: £105
  • Worth: £183
  • Number of days: 12
  • Advent calendar highlights: bareMinerals mineralist lasting eyeliner, bareMinerals loose blush in rose radiance, bareMinerals loose bronzer

What was inside the bareMinerals beauty advent calendar for 2023?

Known for its mineral foundations, bareMinerals launched its 12-day countdown for 2023. Think make-up must-haves, including full-size loose blush in rose radiance, lip gloss balm and eyeliner, as well as a selection of minis.

Benefit beauty advent calendar

  • Price: £145
  • Worth: £281.72
  • Number of days: 24
  • Advent calendar highlights: BenefitCosmetics POREfessional face primer, Benefit Cosmetics hoola matte bronzer, BenefitCosmetics gimme brow brow gel, BenefitCosmetics precisely my brow pencil

What was inside the Benefit Cosmetics beauty advent calendar for 2023?

Renowned for its brow products, cult mascaras, and fan-favourite bronzers, Benefit Cosmetics is a favourite. And its 24-day beauty advent calendar for 2023 did not disappoint. It was packed full of full-size products, such as POREfessional face primer and roller lash mascara, as well as those that are mini and fun-sized.

Bobbi Brown beauty advent calendar

  • Price: Was £195, now £156
  • Worth: TBC
  • Number of days: 12
  • Advent calendar highlights: Bobbi Brown extra lip tint, Bobbi Brown long-wear cream shadow stick

What was inside the Bobbi Brown beauty advent calendar for 2023?

Counting down to Christmas got a whole lot more luxe with Bobbi Brown’s beauty advent calendar. The 12-day treasure trove was full of bestsellers, think a full-size extra lip tint, cream shadow sticks and a vitamin enriched face base. A great pick for make-up lovers.

Boots beauty advent calendar

  • Price: £99
  • Worth: £467.91
  • Number of days: 24
  • Advent calendar highlights: The Inkey List omega water cream, Drunk Elephant beste no.9 jelly cleanser, Byoma clarifying serum

What was inside the Boots beauty advent calendar for 2023?

This is not a drill: Everyone’s favourite beauty retailer has launched its first-ever multi-brand beauty advent calendar. Worth nearly £500 yet costing £99, it contains some of Boots’s bestsellers. Think products from Byoma, Liz Earle, Drunk Elephant, Lancome and The Inkey List.

By Terry beauty advent calendar

  • Price: £197
  • Worth: £520
  • Number of days: 24
  • Advent calendar highlights: By Terry tea to tan face and body bronzer, By Terry baume de rose tinted lip care, By Terry micellar water

What’s inside the By Terry beauty advent calendar for 2023?

By Terry’s Christmas countdown was the perfect gift for make-up lovers. Inside was a primer, the tea to tan face and body bronzer, lip expert shine in chili potion, baume de rose tinted lip care and a brightening cc luminizer. When it comes to taking the day off, you’ll be grateful for the travel-size micellar water.

Charlotte Tilbury beauty advent calendar

  • Price: £160
  • Worth: N/A
  • Number of days: 12
  • Advent calendar highlights: Charlotte Tilbury airbrush flawless setting spray, Charlotte Tilbury magic cream

What was inside the Charlotte Tilbury beauty advent calendar for 2023?

Eagle-eyed Charlotte Tilbury fans will notice that once again, the brand didn’t veer far from its usual design of a treasure chest. While this might have disappointed some fans, hidden within the advent calendar was a selection of full-sized and travel-sized products, including the airbrush flawless setting spray, a magic cream and a lips 2 lipstick.

Cult Beauty beauty advent calendar

  • Price: Was £225, now £200
  • Worth: £1,080
  • Number of days: 25
  • Advent calendar highlights: Byredo mascara, Glow recipe plum plump hyaluronic cream, Jo Loves home candle, Róen eyes on me eyeshadow palette

What was inside the Cult Beauty beauty advent calendar for 2023?

Arguably one of the most eagerly-anticipated advent calendars, Cult Beauty’s 25-day countdown was quite something and the retailer’s biggest yet. With 39 products, 20 of which are full-size, the calendar is worth more than £1,000. It featured hero products from Augustinus Bader, 111 Skin and Hourglass.

Dr Hauschka beauty advent calendar

  • Price: £99
  • Worth: £133
  • Number of days:
  • Advent calendar highlights: Dr Hauschka soothing cleansing milk, Dr Hauschka hydrating cream mask

What was inside the Dr Hauschka beauty advent calendar for 2023?

A beauty advent calendar offers the perfect opportunity to take a deep dive into a brand’s best products. Case in point: Dr Hauschka’s advent calendar. The 24-day delight contained 23 travel-size products, including a tinted day cream, soothing cleansing milk and calming bath oil, as well as a full-size hydrating cream mask.

Debenhams beauty advent calendar

  • Price: £85
  • Worth: £390
  • Number of days: 24
  • Advent calendar highlights: Urban Decay all nighter setting spray, Estee Lauder double wear zero-smudge lengthening mascara

What was inside the Debenhams beauty advent calendar for 2023?

Coming in strong for 2023, Debenhams’s beauty advent calendar looked particularly chic. Worth £390, it included a selection of skincare and make-up heroes – from Lancome advanced génifique hydrating face serum and Urban Decay all nighter setting spray to Estee Lauder double wear zero-smudge lengthening mascara and This Works deep sleep pillow spray.

Elemis beauty advent calendar

  • Price: £189
  • Worth: £551
  • Number of days: 25
  • Advent calendar highlights: Elemis pro-collagen cleansing balm, Elemis pro-collagen energising marine cleanser, Elemis pro-collagen glow boost exfoliator

What was inside the Elemis beauty advent calendar for 2023?

Skincare lovers will want to count down to the big day with their favourite products from Elemis. And luckily this advent calendar will allow them to do just that. With 25 of the brand’s cult products for the face and body, it features a full-sized pro-collagen marine cream, a pro-collagen cleansing balm and a superfood glow boost priming moisturiser. Forget a sparkly Christmas, this one will be a glowy one.

ESPA beauty advent calendar

  • Price: £175
  • Worth: £418
  • Number of days: 25
  • Advent calendar highlights: ESPA active nutrients optimal skin pro-cleanser, ESPA depuff and soothe eye gel

What was inside the ESPA beauty advent calendar for 2023?

If there’s an advent calendar that’ll offer all the essentials for unwinding during the busy festive period, it’s ESPA’s. You can expect to unwrap some of the brand’s bestsellers, including cleansers, creams and essential oils.

Eve Lom beauty advent calendar

  • Price: £225
  • Worth: £419.09
  • Number of days: 12
  • Advent calendar highlights: Eve Lom cleanser, Eve Lom radiance repair retinol serum, Eve Lom moisture cream

What was inside the Eve Lom beauty advent calendar for 2023?

Luxury skincare brand Eve Lom made its first foray into the beauty advent calendar industry in 2023. Opening out to reveal 12 number doors, the calendar was worth more than £400 and featured some of the brand’s most coveted products, from a cleansing balm and muslin cloth to the radiance repair retinol serum.

Fortnum & Mason beauty advent calendar

  • Price: £260
  • Worth: £1,020
  • Number of days: 25
  • Advent calendar highlights: Aromatherapy Associates revive bath and shower oil, Lauren Dickinson Clarke provocateur votive candle, La Bouche Rouge lip pencil

What was inside the Fortnum & Mason beauty advent calendar for 2023?

The department store pulled out all of the stops. The Fortnum & Mason beauty advent calendar featured a selection of luxury products from its beauty hall. Worth more than £1,000, there were 19 full-sized products, including Aromatherapy Associates revive bath and shower oil, Charlotte Posner eye mask, Delilah eyebrow liner and a Bramley bubble bath.

Glossybox beauty advent calendar

  • Price: £80
  • Worth: £473
  • Number of days: 25
  • Advent calendar highlights: Medik8 micellar mousse, Rituals ritual of sakura candle

What was inside the Glossybox beauty advent calendar for 2023?

Hidden behind the 25 doors, there were 28 beauty products – yes, 28! – of which 16 are full-sized. Highlights included a Rituals ritual of sakura candle, Iconic London triple threat mascara and Medik8 micellar mousse. Worth more than £470, this was the perfect way to ramp up festive excitement. Even better, if you’re a Glossybox subscriber, you’ll save £10.

Harrods beauty advent calendar

  • Price: £250
  • Worth: £1,173
  • Number of days: 25
  • Advent calendar highlights: Eve Lom original balm cleanser, Nars powermatte lipstick, Sunday Riley CEO oil, Bobbi Brown pot rouge in powder pink

What was inside the Harrods beauty advent calendar for 2023?

Worth more than £1,000, Harrods beauty advent calendar was an exceptional Christmas countdown. With a selection of the best skincare and make-up from the Harrods beauty hall, you can expect a Kylie high gloss crystal lip gloss, Eve Lom original balm cleanser, Nars powermatte lipstick and a Living Proof advanced dry shampoo for the day when you need to cover up the greasy hair.

Harvey Nichols beauty advent calendar

  • Price: £250
  • Worth: £1,300
  • Number of days: 25
  • Advent calendar highlights: Color WOW bombshell volumizer, Maison Francis Kurkdjian eau de parfum, Larry King a social life for your hair

What was inside the Harvey Nichols beauty advent calendar for 2023?

After last year’s successful debut, it’s hardly a surprise that Harvey Nichols’s beauty advent calendar for 2023 is very impressive. Worth more than £1,300, there were 45 festive favourites hidden within the 25-door calendar, including products from Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Davines, Kate Somerville, Evelom and Fenty Beauty.

John Lewis beauty advent calendar

  • Price: £195
  • Worth: £921
  • Number of days: 25
  • Advent calendar highlights: Charlotte Tilbury luxury eyeshadow palette in walk of no shame, Sunday Riley good genes glycolic acid treatment, Laura Mercier loose setting powder, Elemis pro-collagen rose marine cream

What was inside the John Lewis beauty advent calendar for 2023?

Containing 31 full and deluxe-size products, John Lewis & Partners gave us the goods in 2023. Haircare products included were Living Proof triple bond complex and Philip Kingsley body building weightless shampoo and conditioner. Dry and dehydrated skin was treated to Clarins’s eau extraordinaire, and for a festive make-up look, there was Charlotte Tilbury’s eyeshadow palette.

Jo Loves beauty advent calendar

  • Price: £365
  • Worth: N/A
  • Number of days: 25 days
  • Advent calendar highlights: Jo Loves amber, lime and bergamot fragrance, Jo Loves fig hair mist, Jo Loves mango Thai lime candle

What was inside the Jo Loves beauty advent calendar for 2023?

Luxury fragrance brand Jo Loves had a lovely advent calendar for 2023. It had 25 luxury fragrant favourites hidden inside, including candles, perfumes, body lotions and even baubles for your Christmas tree. On Christmas Day, there was a voucher to spend on a full-size 100ml fragrance of your choice.

Jo Malone beauty advent calendar

  • Price: £350
  • Worth: N/A
  • Number of days: 25
  • Advent calendar highlights: Jo Malone myrrh and Tonka cologne intense, Jo Malone English pear and freesia body creme

What was inside the Jo Malone beauty advent calendar for 2023?

As one of the most well-known fragrance brands, Jo Malone London’s luxury advent calendar for 2023 was packaged in a cream and black jewellery box. The emporium contained 25 daily delights – everything from miniature colognes to travel-sized candles.

Kiehl’s beauty advent calendar

  • Price: £109
  • Worth: N/A
  • Number of days: 25
  • Advent calendar highlights: Kiehl’s midnight recovery concentrate, Kiehl’s ultra facial toner, Kiehl’s midnight recovery cleansing oil, Kiehl’s ultra facial cream

What was inside the Kiehl’s beauty advent calendar for 2023? 

With its bright and bold packaging, this advent calendar was a feast for the eyes. As you’d expect, the Kiehl’s beauty advent calendar for 2023 was full to the brim of skincare surprises, including midnight recovery concentrate, ultra facial cream, avocado eye treatment, lip balm, hand salve and so much more. Each product would help to make sure that your skin is as glowy as possible for Christmas.

Liberty beauty advent calendar

  • Price: £250
  • Worth: £1,040
  • Number of days: 25
  • Advent calendar highlights: Sunday Riley luna sleeping night oil, Dr. Barbara Sturm face cream, Le Labo rose 31 liquid balm, Augustinus Bader the rich cream

What was inside the Liberty beauty advent calendar for 2023?

The Liberty London advent calendar was a showstopper. Hidden within the 25 doors, there are 29 – yes, 29! – products to enjoy, 20 of which are full-sized. It featured some of the most sought-after buys in the Liberty beauty hall, among the brands included were Le Labo, Augustinus Bader, 111Skin, Sunday Riley and Rose Inc.

Liz Earle beauty advent calendar

  • Price: Was £75, now £60
  • Worth: TBC
  • Number of days: 12
  • Advent calendar highlights: Liz Earle hot cloth cleanser, Liz Earle cleanse & glow cleanser, Liz Earle botanical body wash

What’s inside the Liz Earle beauty advent calendar for 2023?

Liz Earl’s calendar was full to the brim of skincare favourites. In the lead-up to the big day, it had everything from the brand’s signature hot cloth cleanser to a full-size cleanse and glow transforming gel. The perfect gift for any Liz Earle fan.

Lookfantastic beauty advent calendar

  • Price: £99
  • Worth: £565
  • Number of days: 25
  • Advent calendar highlights: Nudestix gel colour lip and cheek balm, Iconic London day to slay palette, Mac macstack mascara, Color Wow colour security shampoo and conditioner

What was inside the Lookfantastic beauty advent calendar?

It’s hardly a surprise that the line-up of products in Lookfantastic’s 2023 beauty advent calendar was exemplary. The retailer’s calendar was worth more than ever before and contains 12 full-size products, including Avant’s hyaluronic acid molecular boost eye cream, Mac’s cult macstack mascara and Iconic London day to slay palette. There were also cult favourites from the likes of Nudestix, Color Wow, Nars and Elemis – some drawers were even double-filled.

Lush beauty advent calendar

  • Price: £195, £125
  • Worth: N/A
  • Number of days: 25
  • Advent calendar highlights: Lush berry berry Christmas shower gel, Lush sleepy bubble bar, Lush Christmas Eve scented candle

What was inside the Lush beauty advent calendar for 2023?

Lush had not one but two beauty advent calendars on offer. First up was the classic offering – a 25-day countdown containing retro and exclusive products. Think sleepy bubble bar, snowdrift bath bomb and boogie woogie soap. New for 2023 was the Christmas buds advent calendar, which featured a selection of bubble bars, melts and bath bombs.

M&S beauty advent calendar

  • Price: £45 (when spending £35 on clothing and home)
  • Worth: £340
  • Number of days: 25
  • Advent calendar highlights: Clinique pop lip colour and primer plum pop, Aveda botanical repair styling crème, Pixi brow tamer, Clinique moisture surge

What was inside the M&S beauty advent calendar for 2023?

As one of the most eagerly anticipated launches every year, M&S’s beauty advent calendar is a frequent sell-out. The 25-day Christmas countdown was housed in a metallic vanity case that you’ll use long after December. Worth £340, it featured a nice mix of high-end brands (think Ren and Clinique), as well as M&S’s popular in-house brands (Apothecary is a highlight).

Mac beauty advent calendar

  • Price: £170
  • Worth: £487
  • Number of days: 25
  • Advent calendar highlights: Machyper real skincanvas balm moisturizing cream

What was inside the Mac beauty advent calendar for 2023?

A favourite among beauty lovers, Mac’s advent calendar for 2023 would’ve levelled up your make-up bag. With 21 full-sized products, including five lipsticks, and a mini version of its hyper real skincanvas balm moisturizing cream, you’ll have had your make-up look sorted for the festive season with this calendar.

Rodial beauty advent calendar

  • Price: £85
  • Worth: £254
  • Number of days: 12
  • Advent calendar highlights: Rodial vit c brightening cleansing pads, Rodial mini buffing brush, Rodial peach lowlighter

What was inside the Rodial beauty advent calendar for 2023?

Beauty brand Rodial served up a 12-day luxury calendar containing a selection of its bestsellers. Highlights included miniature versions of its peach lowlighter, bee venom moisturiser and dragon’s blood eye gel, for making sure your eyes look awake after a late-night Christmas party.

Selfridges beauty advent calendar

  • Price: £220
  • Worth: £1,094
  • Number of days: 25
  • Advent calendar highlights: Refy brow sculpt, Charlotte Tilbury setting spray, Gisou hair fragrance, Byredo lipstick

What was inside the Selfridges beauty advent calendar for 2023?

Yet another British department store with an exciting and luxury offering for 2023. Hidden within each of the 25 drawers was a selection of high-end products across skincare, make-up and hair care from some of the beauty world’s most popular brands. Think Byredo, Refy, Charlotte Tilbury and Lisa Eldridge.

Sephora beauty advent calendar

  • Price: £189
  • Worth: £1,000
  • Number of days: 25
  • Advent calendar highlights: Elemis pro-collagen cleansing balm, Medik8 hydr8, Glow Recipe watermelon glow niacinamide drops

What was inside the Sephora beauty advent calendar for 2023?

The Sephora beauty advent calendar was a cracker. Costing £189 but worth more than £1,000, it was full of cult classics and brands exclusive to Sephora, think Rose Inc, Glow Recipe, Medik8, Sunday Riley, Tarte, ONE/SOZE and Elemis.

Space NK beauty advent calendar

  • Price: £235
  • Worth: £1,008
  • Number of days: 25
  • Advent calendar highlights: Charlotte Tilbury luxury eyeshadow palette in walk of no shame, Sunday Riley good genes glycolic acid treatment, Laura Mercier loose setting powder, Elemis pro-collagen rose marine cream

What was inside the Space NK beauty advent calendar for 2023?

Behind each of the calendar’s 25 doors, was a host of little luxuries to indulge in. On day one there was a Dr Barbara Sturm cleanser, while on day 10 it was a Rose Inc mascara. Some of the best-known brands featured, such as Charlotte Tilbury, Rare Beauty, Naturium, Laneige and Tatcha. Packed full of 33 products, it made the lead-up to Christmas even more exciting.

Anthropologie beauty advent calendar

  • Price: £78
  • Value: £300
  • Number of days: 24
  • Advent calendar highlights: Stories No.02 perfume, Sister & Co myrtle bath oil, Plenaire rose jelly gentle make-up remover

What was inside the Anthropologie beauty advent calendar 2023?

If you’re after a luxurious Christmas countdown, Anthropologie’s beauty advent calendar for 2023 was just that. Worth £300, it featured 15 full-sized products, including a Stories No.02 perfume, Plenaire rose jelly gentle make-up remover, a Baie Botanique rose renew anti-ageing serum and so much more. It sounded like a dreamy collection of goodies.

The Body Shop beauty advent calendar

  • Price: £59, £95, £145
  • Worth: £119, £173.50, £254
  • Number of days: 24, 25, 25
  • Advent calendar highlights: The Body Shop cleansing balm, The Body Shop tea tree skin clearing mattifying toner

What was inside the The Body Shop beauty advent calendar for 2023?

Once again, The Body Shop went all out with its advent calendars for 2023. With three different designs on offer, there was plenty to choose from.

First up was the advent for change calendar (£59, Thebodyshop.com), it was filled with 24 little treats, worth £85. Hidden within the boxes were sheet masks, body butters, and shower gels – it was an affordable, pampering treat to enjoy in the lead-up to Christmas.

The second one is the box of wonders (£95, Thebodyshop.com). This treasure trove was home to 25 skincare saviours, including camomile cleansing butter, Himalayan charcoal skin clarifying night peel, and so much more.

Last but by no means least was the box of wishes and wonders (£145, Thebodyshop.com), which is the ultimate Christmas countdown essential, thanks to the fact it is jam-packed with everything you could want and more. With 25 goodies and a value of £254, it had face masks, shampoos, cleansers and so much more inside.

The White Company beauty advent calendar

  • Price: £175
  • Worth: £273
  • Number of days: 25
  • Advent calendar highlights: The White Company winter signature candle, The White Company tuberose and cashmere signature candle, The White Company nourish intensive lip mask

What was inside the The White Company beauty advent calendar for 2023?

The White Company’s advent calendar served as a luxe way to countdown. It contained a selection of the brand’s most-loved products, as well as three candles – including the signature winter scent.

When do beauty advent calendars go on sale in 2023?

Most beauty advent calendars have now been released. In keeping with tradition, most beauty advent calendars dropped in September or early October. This guide is the best destination for news and intel.

Which brands have beauty advent calendars?

Charlotte Tilbury, Liz Earle, Neal’s Yard Remedies and launched designs for 2023, along with big hitters such as Lush and Dr. Barbara Sturm. But it’s not just reserved for cult brands, some of our favourite retailers have also joined in on the action. Liberty London and Lookfantastic, for example, have already dropped seriously impressive advent calendars for 2023.

Are beauty advent calendars worth it?

Beauty advent calendars offer a luxurious way to count down to the big day and mean you can try a full range of different products, be that skincare, make-up or both. Owing to the cost of many of the products included, advent calendars also tend to be worth more than the price you pay for them, making them a worthwhile investment.

Are there any beauty advent calendar deals?

If you’re looking for the best beauty advent calendar deals, it’s here where you’ll find them. Within each of the product listings, we’ve included details of whether it is discounted. If you’re looking for more discounts, read our guide to the best beauty advent deals.

Voucher codes

For the latest discount codes on beauty advent calendars, try the links below:

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