For anyone whose wish list crosses several counters, these are the calendars to know. Expect skincare alongside makeup, with fragrance and haircare discoveries to keep things interesting.

Our advice? Start with the contents you actually want. A generous advertised value is only useful if you will use what is inside. Here, the appeal is in the selection, from accessible discoveries to properly indulgent gifts. Some drawers hold more than one treat, so a 25-day calendar might contain 35 products; and the full-size count tells you how many come in their standard retail format.

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Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar

Liberty has the appeal of a beautifully chosen present from someone who knows your taste. Its 29-product selection includes 21 full sizes, with Violette_FR, Trinny London and Sunday Riley among the names to discover. The collectible box and Liberty-print drawstring bag add to the pleasure. A particularly good choice for someone who enjoys an unfamiliar name as much as an established favourite.

£285 | Discover the calendar

Space NK Beauty Advent Calendar

Space NK is for the beauty enthusiast with an ever-expanding saved folder. The 35-product edit includes 26 full sizes, with Sunday Riley Good Genes, Hourglass blush and Charlotte Tilbury’s Pinkgasm among the draws. REFY and VIEVE bring the contemporary makeup appeal. There is plenty here to work into an existing routine, as well as enough discovery to make opening the drawers feel like an event.

£275 | Discover the calendar

Sephora Favorites Advent Calendar

Sephora’s 40-product calendar makes a persuasive case for experimenting. Summer Fridays’ Blush Butter Balm in Pink Sunset and MAC’s MACximal Sleek Satin Lipstick in Crème in Your Coffee sit alongside Huda Beauty’s Easy Blur Primer and Rare Beauty’s Brow Harmony gel, all in full size. Skincare gets its moment with Dr Sam’s Flawless Cleanser, while a Discothèque Lola at Coat Check candle brings the discoveries home. It is a particularly tempting choice for someone whose beauty wish list stretches well beyond one counter.

£235 | Discover the calendar

LOOKFANTASTIC Beauty Advent Calendar

At £120, LOOKFANTASTIC occupies useful territory between the under-£100 calendars and the department-store splurges. Its 27-product selection includes names such as Medik8, ELEMIS, Laneige and Color Wow. That combination of skincare, haircare and beauty staples gives it broad appeal: a generous present for someone whose bathroom shelf gets as much attention as their makeup bag.

£120 | Discover the calendar

Cult Beauty Advent Calendar

Cult Beauty deserves a close look from anyone drawn to makeup-artist brands and skincare with a devoted following. Of its two editions, our pick here is the Special Edition, whose 38-product line-up includes a Patrick Ta blush, Hourglass lipstick and Charlotte Tilbury setting spray. Those are persuasive reasons to choose a mixed beauty calendar even when makeup sits at the top of your wish list.

£245 | Discover the calendar

Harrods Beauty Advent Calendar

Harrods brings the appeal of its Beauty Halls to a 25-day countdown. Augustinus Bader’s The Rich Eye Cream, Tatcha’s The Dewy Skin Cream and Charlotte Tilbury’s Pillow Talk lipstick give a sense of the selection. This is the one for the recipient who gravitates towards the luxury skincare counters, but would still like something for their next evening out.

£270 | Discover the calendar

ASOS Face and Body Advent Calendar

ASOS keeps the mood fresh and the price below £100. Charlotte Tilbury, Gisou, Benefit, Medicube, Laneige and Sol de Janeiro appear in a 25-product edit, with 15 full sizes. The mix of established names and newer discoveries makes it especially appealing for a beauty-loving sister, friend or daughter. It is also a very plausible present to keep for yourself.

£98 | Discover the calendar

Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Beauty Wonderland

For the devoted Charlotte Tilbury customer, there is considerable charm in a calendar built around one makeup bag. Four full-size pieces include Pillow Talk Medium lipstick, a Beauty Light Wand and the Unreal Blush Stick in Rosy Glow, alongside smaller skincare and makeup favourites and two accessories. The red-and-gold presentation feels appropriately festive. A lovely choice for someone who already knows their way around Pillow Talk.

£170 | Discover the calendar

A skincare calendar is an opportunity to spend time with formulas you have been curious about. Choose a multi-brand edit for discovery, or a single-brand collection if you already know which range suits your skin.

PURESEOUL K Beauty Advent Calendar

PURESEOUL’s first advent calendar gives Korean beauty a substantial place in this year’s line-up. There are 28 products, including 23 full sizes, with names such as Torriden, Abib and SKIN1004. For anyone interested in expanding beyond the best-known Korean skincare exports, this is a particularly appealing introduction. The generous formats allow for more than a fleeting first impression.

£140 | Discover the calendar

Boots 24 Days of Skin

Boots is our accessible entry into the skincare edit. Its dedicated 24-day calendar offers a multi-brand alternative to committing to one range, at a price that leaves room in the Christmas budget. It makes most sense for the curious skincare shopper who enjoys comparing textures and building a routine from different brands.

£70 | Discover the calendar

Gatineau 12 Days of Christmas Advent Calendar

Gatineau is one of those brands that consistently impresses us with the quality of its formulas. Its 12-day calendar makes a compelling introduction, with six full-size products and six deluxe minis. Among the draws are the Radiance Enhancing Vitamin C Serum, Age Benefit Night Renewal Cream and Radiance Enhancing Gommage, alongside a generous 200ml version of their best-selling Golden Glow Gradual Tan. At £98, it is a particularly tempting way to get better acquainted with a brand we think deserves more attention.

£98 | Discover the calendar

Liz Earle 24 Days of Liz Earle

There is something comforting about returning to a familiar skincare ritual. Liz Earle’s 24-day calendar builds on that feeling with cleansers, creams and serums, alongside bodycare. It is a thoughtful choice for someone who already enjoys the brand and would welcome the chance to explore more of the range. Put this on the list for the person who finishes their skincare before buying the next thing.

£175 | Discover the calendar

ELEMIS The Ultimate Beauty Advent Calendar

ELEMIS brings a recognisable spa sensibility to the bathroom shelf. Full-size Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm and Marine Cream are among the attractions, with smaller skincare and bodycare discoveries completing the 25-product selection. This is an indulgent introduction to the range, or a festive way for an existing fan to replenish favourites while trying something new.

£225 | Discover the calendar

For the person who is still on the hunt for their signature fragrance, who remembers a hotel by its scent, or has a different perfume for dinner than for the working day. These calendars offer the pleasure of exploring luxury fragrances, with scented treats for the home along the way.

Jo Malone London Advent Calendar

Jo Malone London’s calendar is always one our favourites. This year, their 25-day calendar spans colognes, home fragrance and bath and body, combining familiar scents with beautiful seasonal discoveries. We love the packaging –  a luxurious tartan and cream trunk, complete with mini stockings, that you’ll definitely want to keep.

£375 | Discover the calendar

Diptyque Advent Calendar

Diptyque’s enchanted-forest design, created with artist Jean-Simon Roch, is a beautiful, reusable case. Inside are 25 scented treasures across fragrance, candles and bodycare. It is the most extravagant calendar in this edit, and one that is sure to thrill anyone who receives it. Available to preorder, with dispatch scheduled from 5 October.

£420 | Discover the calendar

Boots 12 Days of Scent

Boots offers a more approachable way to explore fragrance, with 15 treats across 12 days. A full-size 35ml Givenchy L’Interdit is joined by smaller fragrance discoveries and a NEOM candle. For someone still working out which perfume feels most like them, the assortment is part of the appeal. It also makes a pleasingly varied gift at under £100.

£90 | Discover the calendar

Jo Loves Winter Wonderland Advent Calendar

Jo Loves brings a playful sense of theatre to the fragrance edit. Designed as a festive Ferris wheel, its 25 doors reveal 11 fragrances, four scented votives and nine bath-and-body treats, followed by a £50 voucher to put towards a full-size fragrance. Pomelo, Mango Thai Lime and Cobalt Patchouli & Cedar sit alongside limited-edition Nutmeg & Incense and With Love from Capri creations. A particularly joyful way to explore the house beyond a single bottle—and one that will continue to surprise right through to Christmas Day.

£375 | Discover the calendar

For winter evenings when the best plan is to run a bath, these calendars focus on bodycare, home fragrance and the small rituals that make staying in feel inviting.

Bamford Wellness Advent Calendar

Bamford is the choice for someone whose ideal weekend includes a long walk and an equally long bath. Its 24-day edit combines 12 full-size products, six travel sizes and six wellness tools, with ritual cards offering ideas for using them. Bath, body and home fragrance share the space with skincare. The appeal is in bringing a little of that country-spa atmosphere home.

£300 | Discover the calendar

ESPA Moments of Wellness

ESPA’s 25 drawers offer a succession of reasons to give the evening routine a little more time. Skincare, body oils, aromatherapy and accessories provide variety, with Optimal Skin Pro-Serum among the highlights. It is a strong choice for the spa enthusiast who enjoys the whole ritual, from cleansing their face to settling into freshly changed sheets.

£190 | Discover the calendar

Cowshed Advent Calendar

The handwoven wicker hamper gives Cowshed an immediate advantage in the presentation stakes. Inside are 24 products for body, hair, hands and home, including limited editions. It is a particularly lovely present for someone who enjoys generously stocked bathrooms and wants their bodycare to feel as considered as their skincare. Plus they’ve hidden keys in some of the hampers – find one and you get a free stay at Babington House.

£299 | Discover the calendar

The White Company Advent Calendar

The White Company’s townhouse calendar feels made for the person who starts lighting Winter candles at the first suggestion of autumn (a club we definitely fall into). Its 25 treats include seven full sizes, with Winter and Lime & Bay candles and Seychelles bath and body among the attractions. The balance of home fragrance and personal treats makes this one especially easy to give.

£195 | Discover the calendar

Good grooming gifts take their cue from the person receiving them. A fragrance collector, a committed skincare user and someone who prefers a straightforward routine will each want something different from their December countdown. Here are our favourite picks – all make excellent presents too!

Liberty Mens Advent Calendar

Liberty’s men’s edition is the luxury choice, with 29 products including 14 full sizes. Skincare, grooming and fragrance are joined by a few extras, with names such as La Mer, Loewe and Wildsmith lending the selection interest. Perfect for someone who enjoys discovering products and will appreciate the more unusual names as much as the familiar ones.

£270 | Discover the calendar

Kiehl’s 24 Days of Kiehl’s

Kiehl’s has the advantage of apothecary credentials and a devoted following built on formulas that actually work. Their 24-day countdown focuses on skincare essentials. Expect the Ultra Facial Cream and Calendula Toner alongside newer discoveries from a range with few weak entries. For the man who finds a routine he likes and sticks to it, this is an excellent opportunity to work through more of the edit before committing to the full size.

£119 | Discover the calendar

Myprotein Advent Calendar

The fitness-focused alternative to a traditional grooming calendar, and a strong option for the person who loves a workout. Myprotein’s 24-day countdown packs in protein bars, supplements and snacks from a brand that occupies the better end of the sports nutrition market.

£79.99 | Discover the calendar

The Fragrance Shop Mens Advent Calendar

For the man whose fragrance shelf is the most interesting part of his bathroom, The Fragrance Shop offers a dedicated alternative to a broader grooming calendar. Its 25-day selection brings together names including BOSS, Rabanne, Givenchy and Valentino. The appeal is the opportunity to live with different scents before choosing the next bottle.

£150 | Discover the calendar