The 2026 Advent Calendar Guide

With Christmas just around the corner, advent calendars have become more than just a festive countdown. From luxury beauty and skincare to fragrance and body care, brands such as Anthropologie, Space NK, Orelia, Harrods & Charlotte Tilbury are offering something for everyone. Whether you're looking for a gift for someone special or a little treat for yourself, these calendars bring a different surprise to every day of December.

Anthropologie’s 24 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar brings together a selection of beauty, skincare and haircare products from popular brands. Priced at £98, the 2026 edition includes 25 products, with 17 full-size items, featuring brands such as L’Occitane, PHLUR and Hair Syrup. With a variety of products, it makes a lovely gift for anyone who enjoys discovering new beauty favourites.

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Space NK

Space NK’s 2026 Beauty Advent Calendar brings together 35 products across skincare, makeup, haircare and fragrance, including 26 full-size favourites. Featuring well-known brands such as Augustinus Bader, Charlotte Tilbury, Fenty Beauty and Rare Beauty, it offers a chance to discover a range of products from some of the biggest names in beauty.

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Priced at £275, the calendar has an impressive retail value of over £1,200, offering a saving of more than £925 compared to purchasing the products individually. With a mixture of luxury brands and everyday beauty favourites, it makes an ideal gift for someone who loves trying new products or a special treat ahead of Christmas.

Orelia

Orelia’s 25 Days of Ear Stacking Advent Calendar offers a jewellery-focused alternative to the traditional Christmas countdown. Priced at £120 and available in gold or silver, it features a collection of hoops, stud earrings and individual studs designed to be mixed, matched and layered. With a retail value of £244, it makes a lovely gift for jewellery lovers looking to add some new pieces to their collection.

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One of the standout features of this calendar is the ability to build your own ear stack throughout December. With a variety of styles to choose from, the pieces can be mixed and matched to create different looks, making it a more personal gift that can be worn well beyond the festive season.

The Harrods 12 Days of Hair & Body Advent Calendar 2026

Harrods’ 12 Days of Hair & Body Advent Calendar features 18 beauty and self-care products, combining haircare, skincare, body care and fragrance. Priced at £99, it includes well-known brands such as Kérastase, Color Wow, Sol de Janeiro and Kayali. With a mixture of full-size and travel-size products, it offers the opportunity to discover new brands and try a range of luxury beauty favourites.

https://www.harrods.com/en-gb/p/harrods-of-london-the-harrods-12-days-of-hair-and-body-advent-calendar-2026-000000000000284465

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The calendar includes six full-size products alongside a selection of smaller treats, making it a good way to explore different beauty essentials without committing to full-size purchases.

Charlotte Tilbury

Charlotte Tilbury’s Hollywood Beauty Wonderland Advent Calendar features 15 makeup and skincare products, including four full-size favourites and a selection of travel-size beauty essentials. Priced at £170, it offers a mix of the brand’s well-known products, making it a lovely gift for beauty lovers or an opportunity to discover some new favourites.

https://www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/product/beauty-advent-calendar

https://www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/product/beauty-advent-calendar

Advent calendars have become a festive staple, but this year it's all about bringing fashion, beauty and lifestyle into the countdown to Christmas. From staple jewellery pieces and everyday accessories to luxury skincare and beauty favourites, brands such as Charlotte Tilbury, Space NK, Harrods, Orelia and Anthropologie are offering alternatives to the traditional chocolate calendar, reflecting the growing influence of fashion and beauty on festive shopping.

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