BEAUTY advent calendars are launching thick and fast, with major brands like Lookfantastic, Charlotte Tilbury and No7 already opening waitlists for eager fans to join. Over the years beauty advent calendars have grown in popularity and value, with many offering hundreds of pounds worth of beauty goodies at a fraction of the RRP. Some of the top advent calendars I am waiting in anticipation for include Lookfantastic, Glossybox, Jo Loves, Sephora, Space NK and Charlotte Tilbury. These days beauty fans can expect calendars from a huge variety of brands and retailers, ranging from luxury stalwarts like Liberty of London, Harrods and Jo Loves to high street favourites like Next and Boots No7. Shoppers can secure the most popular beauty items, viral sensations and limited edition products in these festive bundles, with many providing the best advent calendars for women on the market. And increasingly men are also being catered for too, with Liberty of London and ASOS releasing men’s grooming calendars last year. Our favourite kinds of calendars are the ones that have a range of products inside – from skincare and haircare to make-up and fragrance. Whether you’re stocking up on your beauty favourites, trying out a new brand before committing to buying full-size products or using the contents as gifts, beauty advent calendars are a great way to treat yourself or loved ones in the lead-up to Christmas. So keep reading for everything you need to know about the best beauty advent calendars for 2024 to add extra glamour to your festive countdown this December. READ MORE Best advent calendars for womenBest wine advent calendarsBest beer advent calendarsBest advent calendars for men Best Beauty Advent Calendars 2024 Charlotte Tilbury, £170 Release date: Online from 17th September or 10th September via the Charlotte Tilbury app. Join the waitlist nowTotal Number of products: 12Total value: UnknownBuy if: You’re Charlotte Beauty obsessed and want to get glowing skin in an instantSkip if: You are on a budget as there are cheaper advent calendars on the market, or you have every Charlotte Tilbury product from every collection Charlotte Tilbury never misses when it comes to advent calendars, and this year’s 12 Door Beauty Advent Calendar – otherwise known as the Beauty Treasure Chest of Love – is launching soon. The bundle features 12 make-up and skincare favourites from the brand, with a selection of full and deluxe-size items, but the exact contents list remains unknown. If previous years are anything to go by expect Pillow Talk lipstick, the iconic Magic Cream and even the serum version, among many other beauty essentials, could be waiting for you inside. In previous years the Charlotte Tilbury advent calendars have sold out in seconds, so if you are looking to try the cult heroes items for the first time this is a must-buy. No7 The Ultimate Calendar, £179 Release date: October 1 for waitlist subscribers, October 2 general saleTotal number of products: 25Total value: £514Buy if: You are a No7 fanatic or want to try lots of products from the range for the first time.Skip if: You are buying for teens or younger adults. No7 is a popular brand many beauty fans flock to thanks to an extensive range of products that are ideal for mature skin. This year No7 will release two calendars: the 25 Days of Beauty Secrets Advent Calendar and the elite version, called No7’s Ultimate Calendar. Both calendars will go on general sale on 2nd October, but those who sign up to join the waitlist will gain priority access to shop the bundles a day earlier on 1st October in-store or online. Waitlist subscribers will also be entered into a competition to win a luxury spa break for two, which is worth up to £400. The Ultimate Calendar will retail for £175 and features products worth over £514 inside, which means a hefty saving of £339. Inside the calendar shoppers will be gifted a variety of No7 beauty essentials across its bestselling skincare collection and popular make-up ranges, including the must-have Future Renew collection. An insider also told us No7’s Ultimate Calendar will be bursting with 25 full- size products, which is rare. Liberty of London, £260 Release date: September (exact date TBC)Total number of products: 28Total value: £1,205Buy if: You are a luxury beauty fanatic wanting value for moneySkip if: You’d rather one specific brand – or are insane! In the past, the Liberty beauty advent calendar has had beauty buffs queuing for hours around the iconic Carnaby Street-based store to get their hands on the bundle. This year Liberty London has paired up with artist Clym Evernden to illustrate the packaging inspired by the iconic Tudor flagship store. The value of the contents is even more impressive, with £1,205 worth of beauty goodies inside, which can all be yours for a cool £260. Although one of the more expensive calendars, shoppers will be making a saving of almost £1000, and I think that may be the biggest saving of all advent calendars in this roundup. With 28 products inside, which includes 18 full-size items, from major brands stocked at Liberty across the skincare, make-up, haircare and fragrance brands, beauty devotees will be spoilt. However, exactly what those products are for 2024 remains a mystery until launch day… Lookfantastic, £100 Release date: Pre-order from 1st SeptemberTotal number of products: 27Total value: £565Buy if: You want to try lots of new beauty products, or you already have a Lookfantastic beauty box subscriptionSkip if: You missed the waitlist as this bundle is hot property and sells quickly Lookfantastic’s Iconic Beauty Advent Calendar 2024 is one of my personal favourites… Why? Because it is one of the more affordable advent calendars, but is filled with plenty of beauty items from popular beauty brands – and there are even more treats to see you through December in comparison to other rivals. The bundle features 27 full and travel-size products, and Lookfantastic has told us this year’s bundle houses the most full-size products to date. Some of the brands included are Sol de Janeiro, Estée Lauder and Elemis, but there are plenty more yet to be revealed. Read our Lookfantastic advent calendar review here. Space NK, £250 Release date: TBCTotal number of products: Over 30 itemsTotal value: £1,200Buy if: You want to get your hands on items that are usually out of stock, and you already love Space NK’s brand edit. It’s also fully recyclableSkip if: You are on a budget and want an advent calendar under £100 The Space NK advent calendar for 2024 is epic, with a multitude of products inside from an array of high-end brands stocked at Space NK. Inside shoppers can find a mix of haircare, skincare and make-up items from the likes of Ilia, Color Wow, Laneige, Eve Lom, Olaplex, Naturium and Summer Fridays. The full bundle means you can give yourself a pamper day from head to toe all through December. It’s unknown exactly when the release date will be, but Space NK has opened its virtual doors to sign up to the waitlist and not to miss out on this mega festive hamper. Glossybox, £70 for subscribers and £85 for non-subscribers Release date: TBC – expected for SeptemberTotal number of products: 29 (18 full-size, 11 deluxe-size)Total value: £585Buy if: You want a beauty advent calendar under £100, or are a Glossybox Beauty Box subscriber.Skip if: You prefer a bundle with more full-size products Glossybox has kept the details of its beauty advent calendar 2024 very hush-hush. So far we know the calendar will retail for £70 for subscribers and £85 for non-subscribers, which means it pays to sign up for a Beauty Box subscription to save £15. The contents are worth over £585, which means non-subscribers will save £500, while Glossybox subscribers will pocket even bigger savings. Glossybox has yet to reveal the full contents list, but what we do know is it features popular products from bestselling brands, including Medik8, Kate Somerville, Iconic London and BareMinerals. Inside shoppers can expect to find 29 treats, which are divided into 18 full-size products and 11 deluxe-size. Harrods, £250 Release date: Dispatched 2nd SeptemberTotal number of products: 25Total value: £1,599Buy if: You are hunting for luxury beauty itemsSkip if: You were holding out for H Beauty or the Harrods fragrance bundle which have already sold out. Harrods is launching not one, but three beauty advent calendars this year, and already the pre-order waitlist for some have sold out, which proves how popular they are. This 25-piece advent calendar is worth an almighty £1,599, which means you will save over £1,250. Inside shoppers will find a whole host of big-name brands including 111SKIN, Laura Mercier, Clé de Peau, Dermalogica and La Mer, amongst many others. The bundle will feature skincare, make-up as well as bodycare, hairecare and fragrance essentials. Plus, this advent calendar includes full-size products too, which is a rarity in luxury advent calendars. Soap & Glory, £48 Release date: Available to shop now from Boots.comTotal number of products: 24Total value: £105Buy if: You want a more purse-friendly advent calendarSkip if: You’d like other brands included in one advent The Soap & Glory advent calendar is one of the more purse friendly beauty advent calendars on the market. It’s also even more affordable if you have a Boots Advantage card too as you can redeem your points, or accrue more, with this purchase. The bundle features 24 items from a variety of collections from Soap & Glory including hand and bodycare. The set comes in stunning pink packaging, which is very on-brand for the label. Will you be opening one door every day in the countdown to Christmas, or bank them to use all in one day for a much-needed self-care session? Holland & Barrett, £45 Release date: OctoberTotal number of products: 26Total value: £219.23Buy if: You love eco-conscious and natural beauty brandsSkip if: You want a calendar with more make-up options Holland & Barrett has announced it will be launching a beauty advent calendar this year, and though the waitlist is open, customers won’t be able to shop it until October. The bundle features a medley of 16 full-size and deluxe mini versions of some of Holland & Barrett’s in-house beauty brands, including H&B Biotin, VitaSkin and Miaroma. But fans will also be treated to goodies from renowned names like Evolve, Dr Organic, Faith in Nature and Tisserand. You can also expect other popular beauty brands stocked at Holland & Barrett inside, including the cult-classic Weleda’s Skin Food (which is my hero product), Q+A and Wild. Liz Earle, £79 Release date: Available to buy nowTotal number of products: 12Total value: £178Buy if: You’re a Liz Earle obsessive and want a beauty advent calendar for under £100Skip if: You already have the full Liz Earle collection or prefer a calendar with more makeup options Liz Earle is one of the most recognised beauty moguls in the business, and she prides herself on natural and gentle remedies to combat an array of skin concerns. Fans can snap up the Liz Earle advent calendar for 2024 now to try out the ever-expanding skincare collection which includes the iconic Cleanse & Polish™ Hot Cloth Cleanser. as well as overhaul your entire wellness routine inside and out with her homemade remedies. The £79 bundle includes a selection of cleansers, exfoliators, tonics, and creams, so you can have baby soft, smooth, hydrated and visibly brighter complexion this Christmas. Rituals The Premium, £172 Release date: SeptemberTotal number of products: 26Total value: TBCBuy if: You love the brand and are looking for a variety of personal and home scents included in your calendarSkip if: You are on a budget or aren’t interested in scent products This year Rituals will be dropping The Classic, The Deluxe and The Premium advent calendars, which will vary in contents, design, and of course price. Rituals has remained quiet about the release dates, and what the total contents of each calendar will include. But what we do know is The Premium version is a blow-the-budget, uber-luxurious advent calendar that will help fans create a spa-like experience at home. The advent has been artfully designed, as it pops out to create an Advent Village with LED lights illuminating your path to the door with treats waiting behind. The Premium will feature bestsellers from the full Rituals lineup, limited edition samples and the brand’s latest eau de parfum. Products will be a mix of full and travel-size products, covering bodycare, home fragrance, mists and more. READ MORE: Liberty advent calendarLookfantastic advent calendarCharlotte Tilbury advent calendarRevolution advent calendar Which is the best beauty advent calendar for 2024? All the advent calendars listed above are good value, as they are worth more than their price tag, which I am very much on board with. Shoppers should look out for those with the most full-size items to get the best value, and also for included money off vouchers if they are regular shoppers, or ways to redeem points accrued from shopping at the retailer over the year. In my honest opinion Lookfantastic and Space NK’s beauty advent calendars never disappoint In my honest opinion, Lookfantastic and Space NK’s beauty advent calendars never disappoint, as they include lots of trending products, some of which I may have tried and need a top-up of. They also feature entirely new brands or products I get to try for the first time or sell-out items I can’t get my hands on. Liberty and Harrods beauty advent calendars are also pretty epic, and if you have the money are well worth investing in. Are beauty advent calendars worth the money? In my opinion, yes, beauty advent calendars are always worth the money. Part of the reason advent calendars are hugely popular is because you can enjoy hundreds, if not thousands, of pounds worth of beauty products for a fraction of the price. In total honesty, I will never spend £1,000 in one full shopping spree, and I don’t know many people who would. But splurging £50 to £250 on a beauty calendar bundle is more appealing and purse friendly. I also think beauty advent calendars are worth the money because it makes getting my hands on sell-out products easier and stress-free I also think beauty advent calendars are worth the money because it makes getting my hands on sell-out products easier and stress-free. There have been many times I have paid full price for a product and not quite liked it, or the colour didn’t match my skin tone. But with an advent calendar that is not as bitter a pill to swallow when you have another 11 or 23 products to play with. When do beauty advent calendars start going on sale? Many beauty brands and retailers have opened a pre-order waitlist for shoppers to sign up and be alerted to every update about their beauty advent calendar, including priority access. For most retailers, such as Lookfantastic, Glossybox, Charlotte Tilbury and Harrods, the waitlist has opened already, though the items are not available to shop just yet. Most calendars will start going on sale in September or October. However, some advent calendars are available to shop now, such as Liz Earle and Soap & Glory. If you have your heart set on a beauty advent calendar in particular, make sure you keep an eye on this guide, and sign up to the waitlists for alerts to ensure you don’t miss out. Can you pre-order beauty advent calendars? Yes, you can pre-order or sign up to the waitlist to be alerted every step of the way, including when the beauty advent calendar is available to shop. They are known to sell out fast, which is why a pre-order option is a genius invention and an option I would strongly recommend beauty fans use. A pre-order, or joining a waitlist, does not mean you need to buy the advent calendar there and then. It simply means you will receive updates on when the advent calendar officially goes on sale and often are given priority access to buy. Do you open 1 or 24 first on an advent calendar? Some may be a little confused over when to start the advent calendar, and what doors to open when. Start at number 1 on December 1 and make your way up. Occasionally, there’s an extra special treat under the 24th door, so you’ll want to save that until last, or your advent calendar may go up to Christmas Day, which is even better. In some cases, brands may launch a 12-day of Christmas advent calendar, such as Charlotte Tilbury. In this instance you are required to open a door every other day in the run up to 25 December, just to heighten the anticipation. While you can open a door every day, or other day, some may want to bank the entire calendar until 25th December. While this is not the intention, if you would like more presents to open on Christmas Day, who am I to stop you? Will beauty advent calendars go on sale for Black Friday 2024? Beauty advent calendars are already a huge saving in comparison to shopping every item in the bundle separately. But if you are looking to save even more, some advent calendars have been known to be included in the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. In most cases, calendars will have sold out by the time Black Friday comes around, which typically falls on late November. If there is a particular calendar you have your sights set on, I would strongly advise not waiting until the Black Friday sale as you don’t want to miss out. Black Friday discounts on advent calendars are ideal for early Christmas gifts as the price is usually dramatically lowered to shift stock before December.