The best beauty advent calendars 2024 that you can pre-order now

The countdown to Christmas may not be the main focus, but on the Fashion Beauty Desk, it certainly is. That's because the best beauty advent calendars are revealed long before the holiday season, and long waiting lists build up before they're even available to buy. Seasoned shoppers will be familiar with the annual rush for beauty advent calendars, but for the uninitiated, it usually goes like this: luxury brands package up their bestsellers for a fraction of the price, there's queuing and clamoring for calendars that sell out quickly, and the early birds snap up a wealth of skincare, beauty and fragrance products for the holiday season and beyond.

The best beauty advent calendars 2024 are already on the way, including brands like Fashion the waiting lists have already opened this month. Below you will find the Fashion Guide to the best beauty advent calendars 2024. Keep an eye on this page to be the first to shop when they come out.

Vogue Holiday Calendar 2024

• Release date: Waiting list for exclusive early access now open – register here
• Price: £355, worth over £1,600
• Number of Products:
• Best for: Luxury jewelry, fashion finds, beauty and skin care products

What’s in the Vogue Holiday Calendar 2024?

Back and even better than last year’s sold-out offer, Fashion's festive calendar should be at the top of your shopping list. Although the full range has not yet been announced, we can exclusively reveal that it includes full-size perfume, gold jewellery, skincare and silk accessories, as well as hand-selected top-of-the-range beauty products Fashion's discerning editors. In short, it's an unrivalled investment for the best gifts you'll get this Christmas, and we recommend snapping up early to avoid disappointment. “I've unwrapped advent calendars from all the major brands every year, and believe me when I say they're good, but none come close to this one. I've had a sneak peek at this year's calendar, and it's well worth getting on the waiting list. The quality of the gifts hidden in each drawer is unparalleled – no other brand offers multiple skincare products, premium fashion And Jewelry – and anyone lucky enough to get their hands on one will not be disappointed.” – Tracy Achonwa, beauty writer

Read more: The best jewelry advent calendars for chic accessories for Christmas

FAQ

Are beauty advent calendars worth it?

Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, the appeal of a beauty advent calendar is undeniable. With 12 to 25 days' worth of gifts, they offer a unique opportunity to buy a huge range of beauty products for far less than the sum of the usual cost of each product. Last year, calendars with a wide range of luxury or full-size products offered the most savings: calendars from Liberty, Harvey Nichols and Selfridges saved you more than £700 off the RRP of their contents, while Look Fantastic's £99 advent calendar was worth six times the retail price. What's more, the calendars with bespoke sample sizes and minis are not to be sniffed at – their appeal lies in the convenient travel-sized beauty you often can't buy anywhere else. Whatever you choose, the best beauty advent calendars in 2024 are absolutely worth the spend.

What are the most popular beauty advent calendars 2024?

The most important thing to remember is that the most popular beauty advent calendars sell out quickly, so you'll want to act fast if you want to secure one of the following favourites. Liberty, Harvey Nichols, Space NK, Charlotte Tilbury, Sephora, Fortnum & Mason, Cult Beauty and Harrods are just some of the fan favourites every year and sell out as early as October 2023.

What is the most luxurious Advent calendar?

This is a question whose answer depends on your idea of ​​luxury – whether it is relaxation with premium skincare products and advanced LED facial devices, FashionThe Advent calendar from will fulfill your wishes; if you want to channel French girl chic with your makeup look, the By Terry Advent calendar is an underrated choice. For those looking for gifts that make a statement, Dior Beauty's annual Advent calendar is known for stunning gold-plated designs, while keepsake calendars from Astrid & Miyu and Penhaligons are equally luxurious, grand and just as impressive.

This is how we selected the best beauty advent calendars

Every calendar in FashionThe selection of has been tested and reviewed by our editors, who have chosen the best finds based on build quality, product selection and value for money. There's nothing worse than a flimsy calendar that spoils the fun of unwrapping each festive surprise, or on the other hand, a calendar with unnecessary bulk that generates a lot of non-recyclable waste. Our selection includes a range of recyclable, refillable and durable advent calendars so you can enjoy your haul guilt-free, and we've also handpicked options to suit every budget and beauty taste.

Keep scrolling for a roundup of the best beauty advent calendars of 2023.