Okay, so it might be a little bit early to start thinking about Christmas, but we have good reason, we promise. Paperchase's advent calendar for 2021 is now on sale – meaning our dream of a freshly-replenished stash of stationery for the upcoming year is nearly within reach. Exciting? Erm, yes.
Behind each of the 24 doors of this year’s calendar you’ll find a variety of beautiful stationery bits, including pens, pencils, highlighters, notebooks, a 2021 diary and a £5 voucher. The brand is also throwing in the chance to find a golden pen hidden in four of the calendars which will bag the lucky finder a £100 Paperchase shopping spree.
It’s better value than last year's offering too. The 2020 calendar offered just over £50 worth of items for £40, whereas the total value for this season's is £85 at the same price. It would make a lovely gift for anyone who loves the feel of opening a fresh notebook or using a brand new pencil for the first time (which is everyone, to be honest).
Paperchase stationery advent calendar: There's also something for the kids
That’s not all though – there’s also a special kids advent calendar for this year. With a tempting (and equally as cute) sweet shop design, opening each door of this calendar displays a festive treasure hunt – along with a wealth of stationery treats and extra fun bits and pieces, like hair accessories and temporary tattoos.
This one’s good value as well, as it’s priced at £28, but has contents worth just over £45. Grab it here.
You can buy the Paperchase advent calendar here. Be ready with your card though, as stocks are very limited, so we’d recommend not hanging about if you're tempted.
The best beauty advent calendars for 2021
Cath Kidston Beauty Beauty Shine Bright 2021 Beauty Advent Calendar
This sweet advent calendar would make a beautiful gift for any fan of Cath Kidston. It's packed with body scrubs, soaps and bath treats to keep you pampered right through December.
Elle's Beauty Advent Calendar is back and better than ever. Filled with full, deluxe and mini-sized luxury treats (worth £662 to be exact!), you can expect makeup, skincare, haircare and body goodies from cult brands including Laura Mercier, Eve-Lom, Aromatherapy Associate and Sisley.
With a box this pretty, we may just keep it on our dressing table all year round...
Following the almost instantaneous sell-out of last year's calendar, Cult Beauty has gone even bigger for 2021.
The products included in this unbelievable collection are worth £975 (yes, really) and include brands such as Augustinus Bader, Molton Brown, Oskia, ESPA and NARS.
What's more, Cult Beauty has pledged to donate £40,000 to Beauty Backed Trust, which helps beauty professionals whose careers were affected during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The waitlist for Elemis's beauty advent calendar 2021 is now open and you're going to want to join.
This year's offering includes 25 of their body and skincare essentials including a full-sized Pro-Collagen Marine Cream and the heavenly Frangipani Monoi body cream.
lookfantastic Beauty Box LOOKFANTASTIC Advent Calendar 2021
This year's Lookfantastic advent calendar is worth over £414.
Already available to pre-order, this seriously good-value option contains new and classic products from the likes of NARS, Aveda, Kate Somerville and a seriously welcome full-size treat from ESPA.
Even better, both new and current subscribers to the Lookfantastic Beauty Box can bag theirs for just £70.
Fans of Decléor's classic skincare are sure to be delighted with this beautiful calendar.
It contains 24 products worth a total of £417, and highlights include the Neroli Bigarade Light Day Cream, as well as the iconic Green Mandarin cream.
The Body Shop is releasing a total of four beauty advent calendars for 2021.
The first is this gorgeous Share the Joy Advent Calendar that's packed full of miniatures of the brand's best-sellers including body butters, sheet masks and bubble baths.
For every sale, the company will donate to Honeypot Children’s Charity, in support of young carers in the UK.
One of the most luxurious calendars of the year (worth over a whopping £750) it comes with 20 full-sized products, 16 deluxe samples and one travel-sized miniature from brands including Aromatherapy Associates, Bramley, MZ Skin and ESPA.
There's a great balance of skin, make-up and body products to keep you pampered right through to the new year.
Glossybox Beauty Advent Calendar 2021 - £85/£105 for non-subscribers
From Elemis and Pixi to Huda Beauty, Glossybox's advent calendar is a stellar choice for anyone after a new beauty look for Christmas.
It's packed with new and classic make-up heroes, as well as a few festive skin-soothers, too. If you're not yet a subscriber to the Glossybox beauty box, now's the time, because members will receive early access as well as a discounted price.
If you're a fan of By Terry, this may just be the best Christmas countdown ever.
The new advent calendar is worth over £383 and has cult-classics like Baume de Rose Lip Care Stick as well as makeup, skincare and brushes. The products come in a mix of full and mini sizes.
Benefit Cosmetics The MORE, The Merrier Advent Calendar 2021
If you prefer to stick to the classics when it comes to make-up, you can't go wrong with Benefit. From the suits-all Hoola bronzer to the excellent Roller Lash mascara, you're bound to use all 12 of the brilliant products in this calendar. Plus, it's worth more than twice the price tag, so you're getting an outstanding deal.
Some brands are yet to share their 2021 beauty advent calendars, so you can check out 2020's offerings to get a taste of what to expect...
Kiehl's 2020
£89
You're guaranteed to use (and love) all 24 of the classic products in this year's Kiehl's calendar. One of the most crowd-pleasing of the lot, it's full with classics such as the deep-hydrating Creme de Corps body lotion and the line-reducing Hydroplump Retexturising Serum.
L'Occitane 2020
£52
From the Immortelle Precious Cream to that iconic almond-scented shower oil, every one of L'Occitane's most-loved products is hidden inside this sweet advent calendar. It's a must for any fan of the brand.
Shop now at Feelunique.com
Jo Malone 2020
£320
Jo Malone's chic cream and black calendar is one of the most popular every year. It's an investment, but the fragrant contents will keep you going well into the new year. Expect all of the brand's most-loved products, from the Pomegranate Noir Cologne (perfect for Christmas Day) to the Peony & Blush Suede Mini Candle.
Shop now at lookfantastic.co.uk
Inika 2020
£120
Any fan of mineral and organic make-up should get to know Inika - they are one of the original brands in the natural realm. This beautiful calendar contains a complete make-up bag refresh, from gentle face powers to vegan lipstick, and a few skincare treats to boot.
Liberty 2020
£215
Always one of the most popular calendars of the year, Liberty's beautiful offering is one worth getting up early for. Sure to sell out, this year's collection contains some spectacular products hand-picked by the retailer's beauty buyers. Expect almost £800 worth of cult heroes and new innovations, from Votary's natural skincare to Diptyque's festive candle.
Shop now at Libertylondon.com
Lumene 2020
£89.90
We love Lumene's gentle and effective skincare, so we're thrilled to see the brand is offering a beautiful advent calendar this year., From a hard-working brightening serum to one of the Prima team's favourite night creams, there are so many products to fall in love with here. Plus, the contents are worth over three times the price tag.
Shop now at Feelunique.com
Feelunique 2020
£89
This bright, modern calendar contains over £250 worth of products from the huge Feelunique roster. With a good mix of bath, body, skin and make-up treats to be found, you're sure to be impressed. Highlights include classic products from Emma Hardie, Nuxe and Neom.
Shop now at feelunique.com
Dr. Hauschka 2020
£85
This pretty calendar is the perfect choice for anyone curious about natural beauty. From gently restoring face creams to one of the best-smelling body oils we've ever tried, every product in here is a perfect for a pamper night.
Shop now at Feelunique.com
Space NK 2020
£180
Space NK's gargantuan calendar is the one to invest in if you're after serious skincare. From Dr. Barbara Sturm to Eve Lom, and even the famous Augustinus Bader cream, this ultra-luxurious calendar is packed with almost £500 worth of transformative formulas to see you through the festive season and beyond.
Shop now at spacenk.com
Selfridges 2020
£210
You can trust Selfridges to pack some of the beauty world's most exciting brands into its festive offering. From Pixi's cult Glow Tonic to party-season make-up from MAC and Nars, this pretty pink calendar is heavy with beauty heroes (to the sum of £500, no less).
On sale now at Selfridges.com
Essie 2020
£99
Packed with 11 full-sized nail polishes alongside all the accessories you need for a perfect manicure, this year's Essie calendar is undoubtedly brilliant value.
Espa 2020
£145
Worth £230, this chic green calendar is a perfect opportunity to indulge in Espa's famously good spa products. From soothing body scrubs and oils to regenerative night-time skincare, this generous collection will make a stellar festive indulgence.
