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The best beauty advent calendars for 2025 have landed – and yes, we know it's August
Sign up to hear when they drop – some have sold out 10 years on the trot
Chocolate advent calendar, you say? That's so done. Beauty Advent calendars are now the must-have for your mantlepiece.
Yes, we know it’s still summer, but the hype starts earlier every year, and brands are starting to share their 2025 launches with us – in fact, the famous Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar is already available for pre-order (and often sells out before autumn even starts – you have been warned).
To help you secure the best ones before they go, we've rounded up the top beauty Advent calendars for 2025 below. We’ll be refreshing this page with all the latest launches as they drop over the next few months, so you can get your hands on that festive gold dust before it’s too late.
The iconic Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar is back for 2025 and it’s better than ever. Year after year, the luxury department store's gorgeous Advent calendar is a sell-out success and makes the wish lists of beauty lovers everywhere.
Why is it so sought-after? Well, while it may feel pricey, with a retail price of £275, it comes filled with over £1,245 worth of luxury beauty products. Read our full breakdown of what’s inside this year’s calendar or simply click the link to join the waitlist and be one of the first to secure yours when it goes on sale.
Editor's picks:
- Mirror Water Body Oil
- Augustinus Bader The Rich Eye Cream
- Larry King A Social Life Cream
- LBTY fragrances
At a glance
| No. of products | 30 |
|---|---|
| On sale date | 3rd September |
| Saving | £970 |
Worth over £1,100 but yours for £240, this is one of the most impressive savings you’ll see on the beauty Advent scene. Although it’s a big investment, this calendar is crammed full of 30 must-try favourites that we’d struggle to part with if we were dishing them out as gifts on Christmas Day.
You can currently join the waitlist to be the first to hear about when it drops, but all we can tell you so far is that it’s got a whole host of makeup treasures inside. There’s a reason they call themselves cult.
Editor’s picks:
- Gisou Honey Infused Lip Oil
- Huda Beauty Faux Filler Gloss
- Patrick Ta Major Headlines Cream + Powder Blush Duo
- Hourglass Unlocked Instant Extensions Mascara
At a glance
| No. of products | 30 |
|---|---|
| On sale date | September |
| Saving | £760 |
Anthropologie has won us over with this kitsch, cute and well-stocked Advent calendar. Not only can you save £267 on the selection of goodies, but there are golden tickets lying behind mystery drawers that give you the chance to win exclusive prizes on top. Some of our favourite brands have made their way into this 24-strong bundle – you might just find your new beauty obsession.
You can register your interest now, with the calendar due to launch in September.
Editor's picks:
- Who is Elijah Fragrance
- Malin + Goetz Rum Hand + Body Wash
- Nest Candle
- OPI Nail Varnish
At a glance
| No. of products | 24 |
|---|---|
| On sale date | September |
| Saving | £267 |
You can already pre-order this Avant Skincare calendar, which is full of nourishing creams, rejuvenating formulations and sumptuous skincare. Calling itself “the first beauty Advent calendar to come alive”, you can scan the front of the box with your phone to enjoy an augmented reality show. This calendar has sold out three years in a row, so taking advantage of presale might be advisable to avoid Advent FOMO.
Editor’s picks:
- Bi-Phase Hyaluronic Acid Rejuvenating Micellar Water 100ml
- Pro-Perfecting Collagen Primer Touche Éclat 30ml
- Brightening & De-Puffing Overnight Eye Recovery Mask 15ml
At a glance
| No. of products | 12 |
|---|---|
| On sale date | Now |
| Saving | £836 |
This is the inaugural NEOM Advent calendar, and we can’t wait to see what our favourite wellness and fragrance brand creates. We already know there will be a number of essential oils in there to keep us calm and collected through the festive season, and we’re guessing there will be candles, right?
This one will come with 24 products delivered to your door, so sign up for early access to avoid missing out.
At a glance
| No. of products | 24 |
|---|---|
| On sale date | September |
| Saving | 175 |
Billed as “25 days of beauty, love and luxe”, the brand implores you to buckle up for the ride with this calendar. Housed in a cute series of holiday-inspired trucks are 25 makeup and skincare surprises, which are still to be revealed. You can pre-order yours now.
At a glance
| No. of products | 25 |
|---|---|
| On sale date | Now |
| Saving | Undisclosed |
Launching soon...
These popular brands haven't announced the details of their 2025 calendars yet, but here's a snapshot of what was included last year, to give you an idea of what to expect.
Fortnum & Mason Fortnum's Beauty Advent Calendar 2024
Not many gifts are as beautifully designed as last year's Fortnum's Beauty Advent Calendar, which featured tropical flowers and birds, alongside hand-painted products. Inside, it was full to the brim with luxury treats, from full-sized perfumes to silk scrunchies and a Bamford pillow mist. It was worth over £1,080, so investing in this one means big savings.
Editor's picks:
- Sol de Janeiro Bum Bum Cream (75ml)
- Bamford Pillow Mist (50ml)
At a glance
| No. of products | 27 |
|---|---|
| On sale date | 2024 |
| Saving | £815 |
Harvey Nichols is one of those London department stores that’s just synonymous with Christmas and is known for its classy designs, so we're expecting a lot from this year's calendar, launching soon. Last year's was brimming with an assortment of skincare, haircare, home fragrance and makeup delights – worth over £1,000.
Editor’s picks:
- Harvey Nichols Mini Hairbrush
- Escentric Molecules Escentric O1 (8.5ml)
- Jo Loves Layered Votive with Two Christmas Scents (70g)
- Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser Blush – Provence (15ml)
At a glance
| No. of products | 25 |
|---|---|
| On sale date | 2024 |
| Saving | £750 |
Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Beauty Treasure Chest of Love
The Charlotte Tilbury Advent calendar is one of the most sought after every year. Last year's heart-shaped box featured 12 drawers filled with a mix of both full and travel-sized bestsellers, all of which surprised and delighted us as we pulled open each drawer.
Hero products included items from the brand's Pillow Talk collection, such as the smoky eyeliner, and CT's cult Magic Cream also made an appearance in a travel size.
Editor's picks:
- Glowgasm Beauty Light Wand (full size)
- Magic Cream (15ml)
- Air Brush Setting Spray (34ml)
At a glance
| No. of products | 12 |
|---|---|
| On sale date | 2024 |
| Saving | £73 |
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