16 Best Beauty Advent Calendars To Treat Yourself To This Christmas

 

We may still be months away from Christmas, but there’s nothing to say we can’t get into the spirit right now! With all of our fave beauty brands releasing their Christmas 2022 advent calendars, it’s fair to say that this year it’s been harder than ever to decide which one to buy.

So, to help make the decision a little easier, here’s a rundown of the top beauty advent calendars that are hitting the (virtual) shelves this Christmas!

1. Cult Beauty Advent Calendar

Cult Beauty’s advent calendar has really hit it out of the park this year. Containing 37 different beauty products – six of which can be found behind day 25’s door(!!) – you’re really going to be getting your money’s worth. 13 of these goodies are full sized and, who knows, you might even be lucky enough to find a golden ticket (worth a whopping £1000). There are three of these tickets available this year so it’s really anyone’s game!

Price: £235

Release date: There’s no set release date yet, but you can join the waitlist to be one of the first to find out when this drops

Brands included: Glow Recipe, Charlotte Tilbury, Byoma, Farmacy, REN, Sol de Janeiro

2. Glossybox ‘Freeze the Moment’ Advent Calendar

Slightly kinder on the pocket than some of the other advent calendars on this list, the Glossybox 2022 advent calendar contains all your beauty faves for just £99! With 25 doors, many of which are filled with full-size products, the run-up to Christmas has never been so exciting. Inside you’ll find goodies from brands like Glossier, REFY and MILK Makeup – this advent calendar definitely deserves a bit more attention!

Price: £99 for non-subscribers; £85 for subscribers

Release date: 26th September 2022

Brands included: REFY, ICONIC, Spectrum Collections, BYBI, MILK Makeup, Glossier

3. The Body Shop Advent Calendars

The Body Shop is back again this year with not one, not two, but THREE advent calendars. Each one comes at a different price point so it’s easy to pick a calendar that suits your budget. The most affordable advent calendar, Box of Wishes, starts at £55 and you still get 24 products inside, which is great value since most other advent calendars in this price range tend to only contain 12! What’s also amazing is that purchases of these advent calendars support The Body Shop’s healthcare and education projects across the globe.

Price: £55 for Box of Wishes; £95 for Box of Wonders; £145 for Box of Wishes & Wonders. And, to make it even cheaper, you can use the code 21758 for 20% off your order (valid until 9am on 11th October)

Release date: Available to buy now

4. Space NK Advent Calendar

Space NK’s 2022 advent calendar contains an exciting mix of full size and travel products from all of your fave beauty brands. Worth over £770, but available to us beauty enthusiasts for just £215, this calendar presents the perfect chance to get your hands on some new makeup and skincare products. SPOILER: full-size standouts include the Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick in Pillow Talk and the Paula’s Choice: Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant.

Price: £215

Release date: Available to buy now

Brands included: Olaplex, Summer Fridays, La Mer, Paula’s Choice, Hourglass, Tatcha, Charlotte Tilbury

5. LOOKFANTASTIC Beauty Advent Calendar

Another one that falls under £100, the LOOKFANTASTIC advent calendar contains 26 amazing beauty products for you to try out. This has a total worth of over £500, which is LOOKFANTASTIC’s most valuable beauty calendar yet. At £95 this really is a steal! Plus, if you subscribe to the LOOKFANTASTIC Beauty Box, you get a further £15 off.

Price: £95

Release date: Launches on 1st October 2022, but available for pre-order now

Brands included: By Terry, ESPA, Zelens, First Aid Beauty, Sachajuan

6. NEXT 25 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar

Worth over £309, and priced at £85, the NEXT 2022 advent calendar is certainly giving other retailers a run for their money. Inside you’ll find a selection of bestsellers that have probably been on your beauty wish list for a little while. Notable mentions include Pai’s The Impossible Glow Bronze, Iconic London’s Bronze and Smokey Eyeshadow Palette and Neom’s Real Luxury Scent to De-Stress Travel Candle. Oh, and nine of these advent calendars contain a golden ticket which will win you a Cloud Nine bundle (worth £448).

Price: £85

Release date: Available to buy now

Brands included: Pai, Benefit, Mac, Smashbox, Nails Inc, ESPA

7. Benefit Sincerely Yours Beauty Advent Calendar

Coming in at a very reasonable £59.50, Benefit’s 2022 advent calendar contains 12 of their top-selling products. This is definitely one for eye makeup lovers – you get four different mascaras, Benefit’s famous Roller Liner, as well as three brow products in Shade 3. Shade 3 is described as a ‘warm light brown’ so if your hair colour fits this description, you’re in luck!

Price: £59.50

Release date: Available to buy now

8. YesStyle “Beauty and The Bakery” Beauty Advent Calendar

If K-Beauty is more your thing, YesStyle’s 2022 advent calendar has your back. With inclusions from famous skincare brands like COSRX and Beauty of Joseon, you’re not going to be disappointed with this one. Plus, just look at how cute the packaging is – there’s no escaping the Christmas vibes!

Price: £129.50

Release date: Available for pre-order on 5th October 2022

Brands included:

9. ASOS Face + Body 25 Day Advent Calendar

Not to be outdone, ASOS is coming in strong with their 2022 Christmas beauty offering. This calendar contains 29 products (!!), an ASOS branded tote bag, and a branded makeup bag (which you’ll unlock on day 25). Most of these are minis or travel sizes, but I still think it’s a great way to discover new brands and try out new products.

Price: £85

Release date: Available to buy now

Brands included: Bobby Brown, Oskia, Charlotte Tilbury, BYBI, Revolution, Olaplex

10. Anthropologie 24 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar

I have to say, in terms of packaging, I think the Anthropologie 2022 advent calendar might just be my fave – the Emily Taylor artwork is so stunning! Aside from that, this calendar is packed with so many minis and samples that it’s impossible to choose which product I’m most excited about. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like you get any full-size products in here. But I’m always looking for travel sizes to take away with me, so I know these minis will come in really handy next year!

Price: £78.00

Release date: Available to order now

Brands included: ESPA, Sunday Riley, Bloom and Blossom, Christophe Robin, UpCircle

11. Elemis Skin Wellness Advent Calendar

If you’re a diehard skincare fan, you’re going to love this one! The 2022 Elemis advent calendar contains 25 skincare wellness products to use as you count down to Christmas. With fan-favourites from the Pro-Collagen and Superfood collections, this is the perfect opportunity to try out some of the brand’s bestsellers and discover new products that work for you.

Price: £180

Release date: Available to buy now

12. Sephora Advent Calendar

Price: £139

Release date: These are being dispatched on October 17th. Pre-order yours here

Brands included: Elemis, Neom, Too Faced, Natasha Denona, Pai

13. Charlotte Tilbury Diamond Chest of Beauty Stars Advent Calendar

Charlotte Tilbury’s 2022 advent calendar is on the pricier side, but that’s understandable given the usual cost of the brand’s products. This calendar contains five full-sized items and six minis, so this is a 12 day countdown. It’s not out just yet, but don’t forget to join the waitlist if you’re interested. Signing up gives you a chance to win the Diamond Chest of Beauty Stars advent calendar for free.

Price: £150

Release date: Available to buy now, order yours here

14. Stylevana Advent Calendar

Another amazing option for the K-Beauty fans, this advent calendar is filled with cult makeup, skincare and body care goodies. And what’s best is that they’re all full size! Stylevana has shared a tiny preview of what shoppers will find inside, and with the Axis-Y – Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum and Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun being the first products to be revealed, this might just be the best Stylevana advent calendar yet.

Price: £179.99

Release date: Available to buy now

Brands included: Beauty of Joseon, Haruharu, Etude House, Axis-Y, COSRX

15. UpCircle Twelve Days of Beauty Advent Calendar

If you’re looking for a sustainable advent calendar, the 2022 UpCircle offering ticks all the boxes. This is UpCircle’s first advent calendar and there’s only 2000 on offer so make sure you don’t miss out! What’s most exciting is that this calendar contains 12 BRAND NEW products so you definitely won’t have tried any of these before. And if that wasn’t enough, there’s also three golden tickets hidden among the calendars which promise £100 in UpCircle Beauty credit.

Price: £99.99

Release date: Available for pre-order now, but launches in early November

16. Selfridges 25 Days of Ultimate Beauty Advent Calendar

The 2022 Selfridges advent calendar is seriously the stuff of dreams. It includes 25 products, 12 of which are full sized. You also get an exclusive card to book a Selfridges Beauty Concierge Appointment. My fave product from this calendar has got to be the Over Rose mini nudesse candle – this is bedside table necessity!

Price: £210

Release date: Available to buy now

Brands included: Gisou, Kate Somerville, REN, MILK Makeup, Paula’s Choice, Over Rose

Which of these beauty advent calendars will you be buying this Christmas? Or which one do you think looks the best? Let me know in the comments!