It’s that time of year again! Beauty Advent calendars are now so coveted that the most lavish offerings sell out long before early November, never mind December 1. You don’t even need to think about an actual Christmas present once you’ve bought of these. There’s a luxury gift in every window to get excited about every day in the run up to the 25th December.
For beauty obsessives, they’re an opportunity to discover new products, try the latest skincare phenomena (hello, retinol — miracle ingredient of the moment), or be reunited with cult favourites.
If you’re yet to venture into the dazzling world of beauty Advent calendars, 2025 is the year to start. Why? Because brands have truly upped the stakes and taken a bigger-is-better approach to both the size and value of their contents. The most extravagant calendar in our round-up holds more than £1,200 worth of products.
Sold? You’ll need to move fast to get in on the festive fun. Key editions, such as the Harrods festive fragrance calendar, have already flown off the shelves.
Acqua di Parma Holiday Collection Advent calendar
Acqua di Parma’s unique circular beauty Advent calendar is a real showstopper, with a handcrafted brushed gold-effect box that brightens even the dreariest of December days. The 25 doors count down to Christmas Day, with heady scents and statement spritzes ranging from the timeless elegance of Colonia to the vibrant Blu Mediterraneo. £460
The Harvey Nichols beauty Advent calendar 2025
This festive Harvey Nichols collection will impress even the most knowledgeable beauty experts. Behind its 25 doors are make-up favourites from Nars and Charlotte Tilbury, haircare products from Color Wow and Philip Kingsley, and premium skincare courtesy of Sisley Paris, La Prairie, La Mer and Augustinus Bader — plus 20 of the products are full-size. One in every 50 beauty Advent calendars also includes a gift card worth £50 to spend in-store or online. £250 (worth over £1,000)
Liberty beauty Advent calendar 2025
The beauty Advent calendar that started it all is celebrating 11 years of merry-making with Liberty’s most generous offering yet. Heralded by illustrations of the iconic Tudor store by renowned artist Clym Evernden are 30 products (20 of them full-size) from every corner of the famed beauty hall, including hero brands such as Augustinus Bader, Trinny London and Jones Road. Select calendars also contain a golden ticket worth £1,000 in Liberty vouchers. £275 (worth £1,245)
Selfridges beauty Advent calendar 2025
Selfridges has upped the stakes for 2025 with this three-tiered golden chest stocked with 37 treasures by key names such as Creed, Tatcha, Elemis and Rodial, 24 of them full size. Equally impressively, 35 of the products are exclusive to Selfridges and won’t be found in any other beauty Advent calendar this year. The overall value of the collection is more than £1,100. £250 (worth £1,136)
Jo Malone London Advent calendar 2025
Jo Malone’s 2025 Advent calendar is decorative and decadent. My Fave. Twenty-five surprise products to scatter around your house? It’s the perfect gift for fragrance fanatics, featuring a mix of bath and body bestsellers, luscious lotions and signature scented candles. £360
