Beauty & Make-up

It's beauty Advent calendar time – here's our 2025 round-up & analysis

Including Lookfantastic £580 of items for £105, Liberty £1,180 of items for £275 & more

Senior Deals Writer

3 November 2025

Yes, we're talking Advent calendars in September... and yes, I'm feeling as unsettled about it as you are. Yet this is when retailers launch their big beauty Advent calendars, so I've taken a look inside the offerings from Asos, Next, Boots, Liberty and more, to see which give the most beauty for your buck.

Beauty Advent calendars usually aren't cheap (the ones in this blog range from £44 up to £355), but they can be a great way of getting beauty products you'd normally buy, or high-end products you want to try, for much cheaper. You could even split the cost of the calendar with a friend or family member, or split the calendar up to give as gifts throughout the year.

It's important to follow the Money Mantras and ask yourself before buying: Do I need it? Can I afford it? Will I use it? Is it worth it?

13 beauty calendars available to buy now:

SOLD OUT Glossybox - £90 for £584 of beauty, saving 85% compared with buying items individually
SOLD OUT Lookfantastic - £105 for £580 of beauty, saving 82%
SOLD OUT M&S- £60 for £689 of beauty, saving £79%
SOLD OUT Harvey Nichols - £250 for £1,108 of beauty, saving 77%
Vogue - £355 for £1,533 of beauty, saving 77%
SOLD OUT Cult Beauty - £240 for £1,031 of beauty, saving 77%
SOLD OUT Liberty - £275 for £1,180 of beauty, saving 77%
SOLD OUT Space NK - £260 for £1,087 of beauty, saving 76%
SOLD OUT No7 25 Days of Beauty - £60 for £237 of beauty, saving 75%
SOLD OUT Boots 24-day Premium Beauty - £150 for £559 of beauty, saving 73%
SOLD OUT Asos Face + Body - £98 for £356 of beauty, saving 72%
SOLD OUT Holland & Barrett - £50 for £176 of beauty, saving 72%
SOLD OUT Boots Macmillan - £44 (was £90) for £154 of beauty, saving 71%
SOLD OUT Lookfantastic Grooming - £85 for £298 of men's beauty, saving 71%
SOLD OUT Boots 24 Days of Skin - £70 for £236 of beauty, saving 70%
Next - £95 for £308 of beauty, saving 69%
SOLD OUT No7 The Ultimate - £175 for £504 of beauty, saving 65%
The Body Shop Classic - £60 for £127.50 of beauty, saving 53%

I'll be updating this blog with more beauty Advent calendars in the lead up to Christmas, so do bookmark this page if you want to stay up to date.

SOLD OUT Glossybox 2025 Advent Calendar – £90 for £584 of beauty

Glossybox is best known for its monthly beauty box service, however anyone can buy its 2025 Advent calendar. It costs £90, and Glossybox says it would come to £624 if you were to buy the contents inside individually – however based on my calculations it would cost £584, which is still a huge saving of 85%. If you're a Glossybox subscriber, you can get this calendar for £75.

There's a good balance of make-up and skincare in here, and I think the intended audience for this calendar is probably late 20s, early 30s. It includes brands such as ESPA, Natasha Denona, Emma Hardie, and Medik8. It also includes Doctors Formula probiotic lifting & radiance eye serum, which would normally cost an eye-watering £89 (essentially the price of the calendar) for just 15ml – not something many are likely to repurchase at full-price.

Natasha Denona Glam Face Palette – £54 at Sephora
Avant Skincare Hyaluronic Acid Illuminating Day Cream – £97 at Avant Skincare
Rodial Vit C Brightening Mask Deluxe – £34 at Lookfantastic
Iconic London Triple Threat Mascara Black – £18.70 at Sephora
Herlum London Copa Dew All-Over Nourishing Oil – £18 at Amazon
Aveeno Skin Renewal Smoothing Cream – £3.74 at Justmylook
Morphe Sunsetter Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Setting Spray – £18 at Lookfantastic
Sweed Satin Kohl Eyeliner 'Dusty Brown' – £16 at Debenhams
Rituals The Ritual of Sakura Mini Fragrance Sticks – £16.06 at Boots
ESPA Bergamot & Jasmine Body Wash – £4.20 at Lookfantastic
ESPA Bergamot & Jasmine Body Lotion – £4.20 at Lookfantastic
Medik8 Daily Refreshing Balancing Toner – £19.85 at Amazon
Delilah Cosmetics Lip Line Longwear Retractable Pencil ' Pout' – £11 at Lookfantastic
Glow Hub Lip Slick Collagen Up Beauty Balm - 'TuTu' – £7.99 at Superdrug
Emma Hardie Moringa Cleansing Balm – £18 at Space NK
Brushworks Blend & Sculpt Complexion Sponge – £5.10 at Justmylook
Brushworks Makeup Sponge Shield – £3.40 at Justmylook
Manucurist Active Glow Raspberry Polish – £16 at Cult Beauty
Commodity Milk Expressive – worth £55 based on two-item set at Milk
Ful Intense Moisture Hair Mask – £11.25 at Boots
MUA Makeup Academy Nourishing Shimmer Lipgloss 'Cyber' – £4 at MUA Makeup Academy
Doctors Formula Probiotic Lifting & Radiance Eye Serum – £89 at Doctors Formula
Wander Beauty Baggage Claim Rose Gold Eye Mask – worth £4.17 based on six-pack at Cult Beauty
AKT London The Deodorant Balm 'SC.05 Columbia Road' – £21 at AKT London
Sugar Silk Beauty Lip Mask – worth £10 based on Glossybox’s estimation and conversion price
Glossybox Non Crease Clips – £9.50 at Glossybox
Glossybox Winter Orchid Candle – £15 at Glossybox

What's in the Glossybox beauty Advent calendar, plus price breakdown

SOLD OUT Lookfantastic The Beauty Advent Calendar – £105 for £580 of beauty

A popular online beauty retailer for affordable and high-end products alike, Lookfantastic is a firm favourite for beauty lovers. It says the contents of its beauty Advent calendar* would cost over £655 if you were to buy all the products individually, but I've calculated it to be £580. This means you're saving 82%.

You get 28 products, and there's a distinct wellness theme to this year's offering. While I'm not sure anyone is hoping for a collagen and vitamin supplement behind an Advent calendar door, I'm sure some vitamin C will be a boon once January rolls around. Nine of the products are skincare, and six are make-up items – the highlight of the calendar in my opinion is day 25, where you get a Mac lip trio which would normally set you back £67.

Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 62 perfume mist, 90ml – £17.75 at Beauty Bay
The White Company Seychelles candle, 75g – £12 at Lookfantastic
Medik8 Hydra B5 intense, 30ml – £59 at Space NK
Color Wow shampoo and conditioner, 75ml each – £22 at Lookfantastic
Iconic London Prep Set Blur, 120ml – £26 at Cult Beauty
Mac MACximal matte lipstick - Honeylove, 3.5g, Clear Lipglass, 15ml, lip pencil - Spice, 1.45g – £67 at Lookfantastic
Rodial Dragon's Blood hyaluronic acid mask, 50ml – £55 at Space NK
Ren Radiance eye cream, 15ml – £49 at Holland & Barrett
Espa Overnight Hydration Therapy, 55ml – £39 at Boots
Elemis Pro-Collagen Rose Marine cream, 15ml – £38 at John Lewis
Aveda Botanical Repair strengthening leave-in treatment, 100ml – £35.50 at Boots
Avant Glycolic Acid Rejuvenating face exfoliator, 50ml – worth £53.33 based on 60ml at Avant
Spectrum Collections 4 piece metallic brush set – £20 for a similar set
The Nue Co. Magnesium Ease, 15ml – £20 at Cult Beauty
Peter Thomas Roth anti-ageing cleansing gel, 30ml – £6 based on 57ml at Amazon
Laneige Hydro UV Defence EX SPF 50, 20ml – £10.40 at Lookfantastic
Glow Hub buff blush stick - poppin, 5g – £9.60 at Lookfantastic for a different shade
L'Occitane Shea hand cream, 30ml – £9.12 at Sephora
Makeup Revolution The True Icon Bronze palette – £8.99 at Boots
Wella Professionals Ultimate Smooth mask, 30ml – worth £5.30 based on 75ml at Lookfantastic
Myvitamins Coconut and Collagen 30pcs – worth £4 based on 60pcs at Lookfantastic
Lookfantastic Towelling Wristbands – £6 for similar product at Lookfantastic
Molton Brown Bath and Shower Gel - Fiery Pink Pepper, 50ml – worth £2.10 based on discovery set at John Lewis
Beautypro Eye Therapy Under Eye Mask with Collagen and Green Tea Extract – worth £1.67 based on three pairs at Sainsbury's
Aveeno Skin Relief Body Lotion, 50ml – £3.38 at Justmylook

What's in the Lookfantastic beauty Advent calendar, plus price breakdown

Beauty isn't limited to women – see below for Lookfantastic's 'The Grooming Advent Calendar'.

SOLD OUT M&S Advent Calendar – £60 for £289 of beauty

The M&S Advent calendar* is back, and as is the case every year, people are excited. On Thursday 30 October, M&S removed the "minimum spend" requirement of £35 – you can simply buy the calendar for £60, which is far better. The worth of this Advent calendar is great, at a 79% saving.

The contents of the calendar are very classically M&S – if you'd have asked me which brands would be included, I could've given you a very accurate guess. There are 19 brands in the 2025 calendar, 15 of which appeared in the 2024 calendar. Additionally, this year M&S has included own brand items such as a claw clip and a comb, which feels like a bit of a cop out when it's replacing product. Only eight of the products are full sized, and three of those are aforementioned M&S accessories. It also costs £10 more to buy this year, which is disappointing.

This all being said, it's a nice balance of items from some much loved brands. A 79% saving is brilliant, and particularly at a relatively low price point. If you've liked previous M&S Advent calendars, I'm sure you'll like this one too.

M&S Bloom Gua Sha – £8 at M&S
Benefit Benetint, 6ml – £16.88 at Lookfantastic
Clinique High Impact Mascara, 7g – £17.99 at Justmylook
Bloom&Blossom Indulgence Bath Oil, 100ml – £16 at Bloom&Blossom
This Works Deep Sleep Body Cocoon, 100ml – £28 at John Lewis
Stila Smudge & Set Waterproof Gel Eyeliner, Espresso – £14.40 at Debenhams
M&S Bloom Claw Clip – worth £2 based on past three-pack price
M&S Handle X Bloom Recycled Wide Tooth Comb – worth £8 based on different colour
Dr Paw Paw Hyaluronic Lip Balm, 8ml – £4.25 at Justmylook
Cowshed Relax Shower Gel, 100ml – worth £8 based on duo gift set at John Lewis
Cowshed Relax Body Lotion, 100ml – worth £8 based on duo gift set at John Lewis
Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum, 7ml – £16 at Sephora
Weleda Skin Food, 30ml – £5.96 at Superdrug
M&S Discover Soft Gardenia, 30ml – £7 at M&S
Percy & Reed I Need a Hero Overnight Recovery Mask, 100ml – worth £13.40 based on 150ml at Sephora
M&S Formula Restore & Nourish Advanced Day Cream, 15ml – worth £6.75 based on 50ml at M&S
Living Proof Full Shampoo, 60ml – £11.90 based on duo at Sephora
Living Proof Full Conditioner, 60ml – £11.90 based on duo at Sephora
Floral Street Sweet Almond Blossom, 10ml – £29 at Space NK
Prai Beauty Ageless Throat & Decolletage Creme, 30ml – £16.49 at Amazon
Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Purpose Dry Oil, 10ml – worth £4.17 based on 30ml at Boots
Nails Inc Topless Polish in Billie, 10ml – worth £4.82 based on 14ml at Lookfantastic
L’Occitane Almond Hand Cream, 30ml – £8 at Amazon
Emma Hardie Moringa Renewal Treatment Mask, 15ml – £12 at Amazon
Color Wow Dream Cocktail Carb Infused, 50ml – £9.60 at Justmylook

What's in the M&S beauty Advent calendar, plus price breakdown

SOLD OUT Harvey Nichols Advent Calendar – £250 for £1,108 of beauty

I'm impressed with the Harvey Nichols beauty Advent calendar. The contents is marketed as being 'over £1,000' bought separately, and based on my calculations, it totals £1,108. This means you're saving 77%.

There's a nice balance of skincare, make-up, and hair products from some grand brands such as Augustinus Bader, Eve Lom, and Le Labo. This calendar has 37 items, which is currently the largest number I've seen, and 20 are full sizes. I'm sceptical of how exciting it would be to open the door to a tube of toothpaste, however I'll forgive it based on the strength of the other 36 items.

Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream, 15ml – £77 at Cult Beauty
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Lip Blur in Walk of No Shame – £29 at John Lewis
Minimalista The Crown Clip in Heavenly – £20 at Minimalista
Slip Pure Silk Skinny Scrunchie in Pink – £8.75 based on four-pack at Space NK
Ex Nihlio Blue Talisman Eau de Parfum, 7.5ml – worth £24 based on five-item set at Harrods
Marvis Whitening Mint Toothpaste, 25ml – £4.15 at Justmylook
Patchology Beauty Sleep Sheet Mask, 29g – £10 at Next
Jo Loves Amber, Lime & Bergamot A Votive Candle, 70g – £55 at Space NK
Sisley-Paris Black Rose Cream Mask, 10ml – £23.67 based on 60ml at Selfridges
Sisley-Paris Black Rose Skin Infusion Cream, 10ml – £40.67 based on 30ml at Space NK
La Prairie Cellular Swiss UV Protection Veil SPF 50, 5ml – £19.50 based on 50ml at John Lewis
Nars Light Reflecting Pressed Setting Powder in Crystal, 10g – £35 at Cult Beauty
Trinny London Tiptoe In 5% PHA Exfoliant, 10ml – £12 at Trinny London
Trinny London Sheer Shimmer in Mama, 4g – £26 at John Lewis
Memo Paris Marfa Eau de Parfum, 15ml – £60 based on 30ml at John Lewis
Hermetica Paris Peonypop Eau de Parfum, 5ml – £11 based on 50ml at Harvey Nichols
Color Wow Color Security Shampoo, 75ml – £11 at Lookfantastic
Color Wow Color Security Conditioner, 75ml – £11 at Lookfantastic
Otis Batterbee Bullet Blusher Brush – £20 for a similar product from Boots
Rodial Blush Drops in Sunset Kiss, 15ml – £39 at Space NK
Eve Lom Cleanser, 50ml + Cloth – £48 at Space NK
Philip Kingsley Bond Builder Split End Remedy, 50ml – £30 at Boots
Bamford B Silent Night-Time Pillow Mist, 50ml – £23 at Harvey Nichols
Trish McEvoy Intense Gel Eyeliner in Black, 1.2g – £24 at Amazon
Otis Batterbee Eyelash Curler – £15 for an eyelash curler from a similar brand
Sweed Beauty Cloud Mascara in Black, 12ml – £19.20 at Debenhams
Manucurist Active Glow in Raspberry, 15ml – £16 at Cult Beauty
Manucurist Active Shine, 15ml – £16 at Cult Beauty
Bamford Geranium Hand And Body Wash, 50ml – £7 based on travel set at Fortum & Mason
Bamford Geranium Hand And Body Lotion, 50ml – £7 based on travel set at Fortum & Mason
Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Shadow in Brick, 1.64g – £28 at Lookfantastic
Granado Fervo Intenso Eau de Parfum, 25ml – £41.67 based on 75ml at Harvey Nichols
Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream, 75ml – £15.50 at Beauty Bay
Rodial Soft Focus Glow Drops, 31ml – £75 at Space NK
Davines This is a Strong Hair Spray, 100ml – £11.50 at Sephora
La Mer The Renewal Oil, 15ml – £120 at Selfridges
Le Labo Eucalyptus 20 Eau de Parfum, 15ml – £74 at Harrods

What's in the Harvey Nichols beauty Advent calendar, plus price breakdown

Vogue Beauty Advent Calendar – £355 for £1,533 of beauty

Now, I do feel like I need to give a disclaimer here that £355 for an Advent calendar is a big luxury, and not affordable for many people. If you can afford it, the Vogue beauty Advent calendar has a saving of 77%, and is a really great option for present splitting. If you've got a number of people you want to buy gifts for, and they're all interested in beauty and accessories, this could actually be a Moneysaving way to do it. The accessories in this calendar (the bracelet, necklace, cashmere beanie, sleep mask, hair clip and french pin) are all great gifting options, as well as the mostly full-size beauty items. I will say, though, a £250 Moschino keychain does feel excessive.

The mix of skincare and beauty is nice, with some stand out brands including La Mer, Sam McKnight, Lisa Eldridge and Charlotte Tilbury. There are some more affordable brands such as Beauty of Joseon and Sol De Janeiro, so repurchasing items is still somewhat realistic.

Moschino Big Heart calfskin keychain – £260 at Moschino
Tilly Sveaas Mixed Metal Necklace – £120 for a similar item at Tilly Sveaas
Tilly Sveaas Mixed Metal Bracelet – £125 at Tilly Sveaas
Loop Cashmere Beanie In Midnight Blue – £70 at Loop Cashmere
Machete Grande Hair Clip – £33 at Machete
Machete French Pin – £27 at Machete
Discothèque Fragrance - Heathens, Cowboys, and the Santa Ana Winds Fragrance, 50ml – £120 at Sephora
Therabody Sleep Mask Device – £80.90 at Amazon
Flamingo Estate Roma Heirloom Tomato Candle - 4oz – £30 based on 8oz at La Gent
Nuxe Multi-purpose Dry Oil for Body, Face, Hair, 100ml – £19.50 at Justmylook
Verden Nocturne Sleep Mist, 60ml – £30 at Liberty
Votary Super Seed Facial Oil, 50ml – £63.20 at Ocado
La Mer The Rejuvenating Night Cream, 7ml – £46.67 based on 15ml at John Lewis
La Mer The Moisturising Soft Cream, 7ml – £37 at La Mer
Biodance Bio Collagen-Real Deep Mask – £12 at Asos
Biodance Collagen Cream, 50ml – £35 at Pure Seoul
Isamaya Sculpt Tool – £50 at Selfridges
Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream 100ml – £23.56 at Superdrug
Beauty of Joseon SPF, 10ml – £2.48 based on 50ml at Justmylook
Sol De Janeiro Beija Flor Elasti-Cream, 150g – £27 at Boots
Charlotte Mensah Finishing Spray – £40 at Space NK
Sam McKnight Happy Endings Nourishing Balm – £36 at Cult Beauty
Champo Growth Serum – £34 at Selfridges
Laura Mercier Primer Hydrating, 30ml – £31.20 at Boots
Surratt Souffle Eye Shadow - Gris Doux, 6g – £37 at Surratt
Ilia Multi Stick - Lady Bird – £36 at Sephora
Charlotte Tilbury Matte Blush Wand - Pillow Talk – £30 at Cult Beauty
Vieve Modern Mascara - Midnight Black – £26 at Space NK
Lisa Eldridge Kitten Flick Liquid Eyeliner – £25 at Liberty
British Vogue - One Year Digital Subscription – £24.99

What's inside the Vogue Advent calendar, plus price breakdown

SOLD OUT Cult Beauty Advent Calendar – £240 for £1,031 of beauty

The Cult Beauty Advent calendar* has really impressed me. It claims it's worth over £1,100, but based on my calculations, the items would cost £1,031 if you were to buy them separately when factoring in current sales, which is strong. There are so many really brilliant brands in this Advent calendar - from the affordable to the high end. There's a really nice balance of makeup and skincare, with some great haircare products, too. With 20 out of the 34 products being full size, this could be a great option for you to have a little pamper, whilst splitting up some products for gifts.

Summer Fridays Jet Lag Skin Soothing Hydrating Face Mist, 50ml – £21 at Space NK
Saie SuperSuede Radiant Blush Powder in 'Bella', 3g – £24 at Cult Beauty
Gisou Honey Infused Lip Oil in 'Cherry on the Cake', 8ml – £14.40 at Harrods
Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment, 60ml – £71 at John Lewis
Philip Kingsley Overnight Scalp Barrier Serum, 60ml – £24.80 at Amazon
Patrick Ta Major Headlines Double-Take Cream + Powder Blush Duo in 'She Knows Who She Is', 10.5g – £34 in Cult Beauty
K18 Biomimetic Hairscience Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask, 50ml – £54.99 at Superdrug
Paula's Choice Resist Barrier Repair Advanced Moisturizer, 50ml – £41 at Sephora
Medik8 C-Tetra Advanced, 30ml – £55.20 at Amazon
Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Light Wand in 'Spotlight', 12ml – £24 at Asos
Byoma Phyto-Mucin Glow Serum, 40ml – £11.39 at Amazon
Augustinus Bader The Eyebrow and Lash Enhancing Serum, 8ml – £120 at John Lewis
Augustinus Bader The Eye Patches – £19 at Liberty
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dewy Flush in 'Watermelon Flush', 12ml – £22 at Cult Beauty
Natasha Denona Mini Xenon Eyeshadow Palette, 4g – £24 at Sephora
Danessa Myricks Beauty Linework Eyeliner in 'Onyx, 1ml – £20 at Beauty Bay
Make Up For Ever Artist Color Pencil Extreme in 'Limitless Brown', 1.2g – £20 at Cult Beauty
Hair By Sam McKnight Love Me Do Nourishing Oil, 50ml – £32 at Selfridges
Huda Beauty Faux Filler Extra Shine Lip Gloss in 'She Flirty', 3.9ml – £19 at Sephora
True Botanicals Phyto-Retinol Anti-Aging Sleep Serum, 30ml – £75 at Cult Beauty
Laneige Bouncy & Firm Serum, 15ml – £22 at Boots
Hourglass Unlocked Instant Extensions Mascara, 5g – £16 at Cult Beauty
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare DermInfusions Plump + Repair Lip Treatment, 4ml – £25 at Selfridges
Elemis Pro Collagen Hydrating Toner, 30ml – £13 at Asos
KraveBeauty Oil La La Serum, 15ml – £14 at Cult Beauty
Sol de Janeiro Delicia Drench Body Butter, 75ml – £15.49 at Justmylook
Byoma Hydrating Body Wash, 100ml – £3 based on 400ml at Cult Beauty
By Terry Hyaluronic Hydra-Powder, 4g – £20 at Asos
RMS Beauty Legendary Lip Oil in 'Lucia', 1.6ml – £8.93 based on 4.3ml at Space NK
Dr. Levy Switzerland Intense Stem Cell Eye Booster Concentrate, 7ml – £99 at Cult Beauty
Sisley-Paris Black Rose Cream Mask, 10ml – £23.33 based on 60ml at John Lewis
L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil, 75ml – £7.50 at John Lewis
U Beauty Resurfacing Flash Peel, 5ml – £29.67 at Harvey Nichols based on 30ml
Vieve Skin Nova, 5ml – £7 based on 10ml at Sephora

What's inside the Cult Beauty Advent calendar, plus price breakdown

SOLD OUT Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar – £275 for £1,180 of beauty

The Liberty calendar is marketed as 'the original', and it is a cult classic, with many people saving up all year to bag a bargain on some high-end beauty products. It contains 30 items (20 full-size), plus an additional branded drawstring bag.

I have to admit, I was sceptical about Liberty's claim the contents would cost nearly £1,000 more to buy individually than the calendar costs, but based on my calculations, the items inside would cost a whopping £1,180 if you were to buy them separately – not too far off the £1,245 stated by Liberty. That means you're saving 77%.

Sisley Paris Floral Toning Lotion, 100ml – £57 at Sisley
Emma Lewisham Skin Reset Face Serum, 30ml – £85 at Space NK
La Mer The Lip Balm, 9g – £62 at John Lewis
Augustinus Bader The Rich Eye Cream, 15ml – £160 at Cult Beauty
Ex Nihlio Blue Talisman Eau de Parfum, 7.5ml – worth £24 based on five-item set at Harrods
Trinny London Sheer Shimmer Lip2Cheek in Violine, 4g – £26 at John Lewis
Liberty LBTY. Fragrance Zephirine Eau de Parfum, 8ml – £45 at Liberty
Lisa Eldridge Beauty Seamless Glide Eye Pencil in Ground Coffee, 1.2g – £24 at Selfridges
Matiere Premiere Vanilla Powder Eau de Parfum, 6ml – £38 at Harvey Nichols
Jones Road The Mascara in Pitch Black, 2.7g – worth £4.78 based on full-size product at Jones Road
Bibbi Santal Beauty Eau de Parfum, 10ml – £45 at Liberty
Mirror Water SMOOTH Body Oil, 50ml – £27 at Space NK
Davines Naturaltech Nourishing Shampoo, 100ml – worth £9.30 based on full-size at Selfridges
Philip Kingsley Elasticizer Deep Conditioning Treatment, 75ml – £21 at Boots
Vilhelm Parfumerie Sparkling Jo Eau de Parfum, 10ml – worth £22 based on full-size at Liberty
Verden Nocturne Magnesium Night Balm, 75ml – £30 at Liberty
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant, 13g – £18 at John Lewis
Charlotte Mensah Manketti Oil Conditioner, 50ml – £16 at Charlotte Mensah
Paula's Choice 10% Azelaic Acid Booster, 30ml – £42 at Sephora
Votary Super Renewal Serum Retinol Alternative, 30ml – £85 at Ocado
Trish McEvoy Sheer Lip Colour in Mulberry, 3.5g – £22 at Liberty
D.S. & Durga I Don't Know What Eau de Parfum, 7.5ml – worth £52.50 based on 10ml at Liberty
Vyrao The Sixth Eau de Parfum, 10ml – £38 at Space NK
Zelens Melatonin B12 Overnight Repair Mask, 50ml – £65 at Zelens
Maria Nila True Soft Argan Oil, 30ml – £16 at Amazon
Granado Esplendor Eau de Parfum, 25ml – worth £17.50 based on full-size at Liberty
Skincycles Eye Matrix Mask, 6ml x 4 – worth £52 based on five-pack at Liberty
Dr. David Jack Supernova Antioxidant Cleansing Gel, 30ml – worth £13.50 based on full-size at Dr. David Jack
MZ Skin The Rich Moisturiser, 10ml – £23.10 based on 50ml at Lookfantastic
Larry King A Social Life For Your Hair 30ml – £12 at John Lewis
Liberty Ianthe print drawstring bag – £28 at Liberty

Something to consider with this one... There are eight perfumes in this calendar, and high-end ones at that. The 'worth' of these perfumes by my calculation is £282, but you're only getting 84ml of product overall. That works out as £3.36 per ml – compare this to a high-end classic such as Chanel No5, where you pay £1.45 per ml... it doesn't seem the best value for money. With perfumes, you're always taking a gamble whether you'll like them, and as they're particularly posh perfumes, you won't get the chance to smell them on the high street – consider whether this is a risk worth taking before buying.

What's inside the Liberty beauty Advent calendar, plus price breakdown

SOLD OUT Space NK Beauty Advent Calendar – £260 for £1,087 of beauty

From my perspective, the Space NK beauty Advent calendar* is the most hyped calendar of the year, and to me, it largely lives up to the hype. You can buy the calendar for £260, and Space NK says the contents would cost £1,150 if bought individually. My calculations make the total £1,108 – a 76% saving.

It's got high-end brands such as Augustinus Bader, Medik8, La Mer, and Rare Beauty. I personally love The Inkey List and The Ordinary, but when there are so many high-end products, they stand out as slightly weaker offerings.

I'm also not entirely sure who this calendar is for – the skincare is targeting over 30s (the Medik8 liquid peptides and the £150 retinol). There's also a nod to younger audiences with viral products such as the Drunk Elephant jelly cleanser, the Sol de Janeiro shower oil, the Glossier lip balm and the Gisou lip oil. This would be an ideal box to split up for presents as you really have distinct areas of separation. I did notice though, that Space NK says to allow up to four weeks for standard delivery... maybe the hype is a bit out of control!

Augustinus Bader Retinol Serum, 15ml – £150 at Cult Beauty
Caudalie Premier Cru Eye Cream, 15ml – £45 at Lookfantastic
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Beauty Light Wand in Medium/Deep, 12ml – £30 at John Lewis
Color Wow Dream Coat, 50ml – £10 at Amazon
Color Wow Dreaming Advanced Repair and Resurfacing Treatment, 50ml – £7.35 based on full size at Cult Beauty
Drunk Elephant Beste No. 9 Jelly Cleanser, 15ml – £2.81 based on 60ml at Lookfantastic
D.S. & Durga Debaser, 7.5ml – £23.25 based on 50ml at Space NK
Dyson Chitosan Post-Style Serum, 30ml – £11.76 based on 100ml at Dyson
Eve Lom Rescue Mask, 15ml – £9 based on 25ml at Eve Lom
Fiona Franchimon Nº1 Hairpin in Purple, Single – £9.98 based on three-pack of a similar colour
Gisou Honey Infused Lip Oil in Strawberry Sorbet, 8ml – £14.40 at Harrods
Glossier Birthday Balm Dotcom Lip Balm, 15ml – £16 at Glossier
Hourglass Unlocked Satin Crème Lipstick in Sahara, 4g – £37 at John Lewis
K18 Molecular Repair Hair Oil, 30ml – £52 at Cult Beauty
Kosas Hotliner Lipliner in Extra, 0.5g – £20 at Sephora
La Mer The Lip Volumizer in Sheer Gloss, 7ml – £72 at Space NK
Laneige Cream Skin Cerapeptide Mist, 30ml – £8.92 at Boots
Lisa Eldrigde Kitten Lash Mascara in Black, 8ml – £29 at Liberty
Medik8 Liquid Peptides Advanced MP, 30ml – £73.05 at Amazon
Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Make Up Setting Spray, 100ml – £35 at Sephora
Naturium Niacinamide Cleansing Gelee 3%, 210ml – £18.50 at Amazon
Olaplex No.6 Bond Smoother, 100ml – £19.04 at Lloyds Pharmacy
Ole Henrikson Banana Bright Eye Cream, 15ml – £32.30 at Boots
Paula’s Choice Pro-Collagen Peptide Plumping Moisturiser, 50ml – £49 at Sephora
Phlur Vanilla Skin EDP, 9.5ml – £32 at Selfridges
Rare Beauty All of the Above Weightless Eyeshadow Stick - Integrity, 1.3g – £21 at Sephora
Refy Brow Sculpt in Clear, 8.5ml – £18 at Selfridges
Sol de Janeiro Delicia Drench Shower Oil, 385 ml – £23 at Lookfantastic
Space NK Caribbean Shores Body Lotion, 100ml – £8 at Space NK
Summer Fridays Dream Lip Oil in Blush Dreams, 4.5ml – £26 at Cult Beauty
Tatcha The Brightening Serum, 30ml – £86 at Harrods
The Inkey List Ectoin Hydro-Barrier Serum, 30ml – £8 at Amazon
The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner, 100 ml – £7.50 at Beauty Bay
Then I Met You Living Cleansing Balm, 90g – £38 at Cult Beauty
Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Blush Stick in Dou Dou, 6g – £44 at Selfridges

What's in the Space NK beauty Advent calendar, plus price breakdown

SOLD OUT No7 25 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar – £60 for £237 of beauty

Boots says the contents of its No7 25 Days of Beauty calendar* would cost £236 individually, and we calculated it to be just £1 more than that. This means you're saving 75%.

However, No7 is well known for its 3for2 and other offers, meaning if you were to buy the entire contents of this calendar at the same time, it'd cost you £185 when factoring in those offers, which is a 68% saving.

If you're loyal to the brand, or maybe want to sample the Pro Artist range that launched last year, this could be the calendar for you. It's available online now, but won't be launching in stores until Wednesday 1 October.

Intense volume mascara, 7ml – £11.95
Radiance+ vitamin C daily brightening moisturiser, 25ml – worth £7.18 based on 50ml version
Pro Artist 12-hour eyeliner brown eyeliner, 1.2g – £12.95
Future Renew day cream, 25ml – worth £18.98 based on 50ml version
Restore & Renew night cream, 25ml – worth £16.48 based on 50ml version
Gel nail polish in Golden Sands, 10ml – £7.95
Protect & Perfect lip care 10ml, – £9.95
Pro-Artist lip liner in Rose Couture, 1.2g – £12.95
Pro-Artist lipstick in Rose Couture, 3.3g – £14.95
Future Renew night serum, 5ml – worth £7.99 based on 25ml version
Pure Retinol 0.3% night concentrate, 10ml – worth £12.52 based on 30ml version
Protect & Perfect Intense advanced eye cream, 5ml – worth £5.92 based on 15ml version
Cleansing toning water, 75ml – worth £3.73 based on 200ml version
Lift & Luminate primer, 30ml – £17.95
Eye colour brush – £11.95
Pro Artist Luxe liquid blush, 6.1ml – £14.95
Radiance Exfoliating cleanser, 50ml – worth £5.98 based on 100ml version
Laboratories Firming booster serum, 3ml – worth £3.50 based on 30ml version
Pro-Artist lip oil in Strawberry Glaze, 6.8ml – £14.95
Beautiful Skin Blissful body wash, 50ml – worth £1.99 based on 250ml version
Hyrdaluminous+ night gel, 25ml – worth £8.98 based on the 50ml version
Future Renew serum, 5ml – worth £4.80 based on 50ml version
Future Renew peptide cleanser, 50ml – worth £8.23 based on 150ml version

There's also a make-up remover cloth, and a voucher for £5 off the No7 Future Renew range, which we haven't factored into our calculation.

What's inside the No7 25 Days of Beauty calendar, plus price breakdown

SOLD OUT Boots 24-day Premium Beauty Advent Calendar – £150 for £559 of beauty

Another offering from Boots, and this one's a particular favourite with this MoneySaver. The 24-day premium Advent calendar* costs £150, with £559 of contents if bought separately – about £54 short of Boots' estimation. This means you're saving 73%.

I'm impressed with the full sizes of some popular brands such as Drunk Elephant, Estee Lauder and Fenty. There's no filler in this calendar as every day has a product from a popular brand, with a good balance between skincare and make-up. There are a couple of hair products and scents, but this calendar's main focus is on premium brands for the face – and it does it well.

Drunk Elephant Protini Moisturiser, 50ml – £62 at Space NK
Nars Light Reflecting Hydrating Primer, 30ml – £37 at Selfridges
Too Faced Kissing Jelly Lip Oil Gloss - Pina Colada, 4.5ml – £16.80 at Beauty Bay
Caudalie Vinohydra Moisturising Mask, 75ml – £24 at Cult Beauty
Laneige Lip Glowy Balm - Berry, 10g – £14 at Beauty Bay
Sol De Janeiro Cheirosa 76 Perfume Mist, 90ml – £17.75 at Beauty Bay
Mac Lip Pencil - Whirl, 1.45g – £20 at John Lewis
Estee Lauder Advanced Night Cleansing Gelée, 100ml – £31.95 at QVC
Iconic London Get Cheeky Face Powder Palette, 4 X 4g – £24.50 at Sephora
Fenty Beauty Icon Velvet Liquid Lipstick - C-suite Heart, 5.5g – £17.50
Aveda Botanical Repair Strengthening Leave-In Treatment, 100ml – £35.50 at John Lewis
Fresh Soy Face Cleanser, 150ml – £34 at Sephora
Fenty Skin Blemish Defeat'r BHA Spot Targetting Gel, 15ml – £14.70 at Boots
Philip Kingsley Elasticizer Extreme Rich Deep-Conditioning Treatment, 75ml – £16.75 at Amazon
First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads, 28 pads – £14.40 at Asos
Origins GinZing Brightening Eye Cream with Caffeine and Ginseng, 15ml – £29.85 at Sephora
Milk Makeup Multi-Use Dewy Cream Highlighter Mini Stick in the shade Lit 6g – £22 at Cult Beauty
Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm, 20g – £10 at Lookfantastic
Benefit Cosmetics Mini Hoola Bronzer, 2.5g – £17 at M&S
Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Mini, 9.3g – £16.13 at Cult Beauty
Floral Street Arizona Bloom, 10ml – £28 at Space NK
Mac Mini Macximal Silky Matte Lipstick - Velvet Teddy, 1.7g – £15 at Boots
Lancome Génifique Ultimate Serum, 7ml – £20 at Lookfantastic
Rituals The Ritual of Mehr Body Scrub, 125g – £14 at Rituals
Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Express Eye Mask – £5.92 at Cult Beauty

What's in the Boots 24 day premium beauty Advent calendar, plus price breakdown

SOLD OUT Asos Face + Body Advent Calendar 2025 – £98 for £356 of beauty

Seasoned online shoppers will know Asos can be great for finding a beauty bargain. When it comes to Advent calendars, it's had skin in the game for a number of years, and the Asos 2025 beauty calendar is decent. Asos claims £445 of beauty inside, but based on my calculations, the calendar would cost £356 if you were to buy each item separately. This means you're saving 72%.

Asos says this calendar is selling fast, though we've seen previous years' go on sale at 20% off later in the year, so it could be worth waiting, but of course you do run the risk of it selling out.

It contains 26 products (15 full-size) including popular brands such as Sol De Janeiro, Charlotte Tilbury, Sunday Riley and Bareminerals. Although I'd say Asos' target audience skews towards a younger demographic, this Advent calendar would work really well for all ages – particularly with the inclusion of Elemis and Caudalie.

Sol De Janeiro Bum Bum Cream, 25ml – worth £5.17 based on 75ml at Beauty Bay
Sol De Janeiro Delicia Drench Cream, 25ml – worth £5.17 based on 75ml at Beauty Bay
Wella Professionals Ultimate Repair Miracle Hair Rescue Spray, 30ml – £26.34 at Sally Beauty
Hair by Sam McKnight Nourishing Balm, 30ml – £22 at Cult Beauty
Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial Night Cream, 15ml – £19 at Lookfantastic
Patchology Serve Chilled On Ice Eye Gels (single) – £4 at Boots
Philip Kingsley Honey Nectar and Peach Elasticizer Therapies, 75ml – £19.50 at Asos
Caudalie Resveratrol-Lift Cashmere Fluid, 40ml – £32 at Lookfantastic
Beauty Works 10 in 1 miracle spray, 250ml – £10.25 at Lookfantastic
This Works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray, 10ml – £12 at This Works
Psychic Sisters Rose Quartz Candle – £12 at Asos
Nuxe Huile Prodigiuis Gold Multi-Purpose Dry Oil, 10ml – worth £4.50 based on three-item set at Lookfantastic
L'Occitane Cherry Blossom Hand Cream, 30ml – £10 at Fenwick
Laneige Lip Glowy Balm (berry) – £14 at Beauty Bay
Revolution Beauty Skin Silk Marble Blush Stick (Sundown Spice) – £6.95 at Beauty Bay
Sunday Riley Aquamarine Melt Cleanser, 30ml – worth £8.14 based on full-size at Cult Beauty
Rituals Ayurveda Shower Oil, 75ml – £6.90 at Rituals
Bareminerals Prime Time Primer – £27.39 at Debenhams
Kiko Hydra Lip Gloss (Shade 20) – £11.99 at Lookfantastic
Inkey List Niacinamide Serum, 30ml – £8 at Boots
Clomana Beauty Marshmallow Sponge Shape 2 – £10 at John Lewis
Laura Mercier Translucent Setting Powder, 9.3g – £16.13 at Cult Beauty
Mac MACximal Matte Lipstick (Cool Teddy) – £25 at John Lewis
Charlotte Tilbury Glowgasm Beauty Light Wand in Peachgasm, 12ml – £30 at Space NK
Elf Brow Lift Gel (Clear) – £5.91 at Amazon
Biodance Collagen-Real Deep Face Mask – worth £3.73 based on four-pack at Lookfantastic

What's inside the Asos Face + Body Advent calendar, plus price breakdown

SOLD OUT Holland & Barrett Beauty Advent Calendar – £50 for £176 of beauty

Holland & Barrett's beauty Advent calendar* costs £50 and is marketed as having over £232 of contents if bought separately. According to my calculations, it would cost £176, which is a saving of 72%.

There are some popular brands inside, but a key omission for me is Ren – Holland & Barrett is often priced very competitively for Ren, so it would've been nice see it included. I struggle to look past featuring two deodorants... I know the meat sweats might hit on Christmas Day, but it doesn't seem very festive.

Holland & Barrett has carved out a niche for itself in terms of the beauty items it stocks, but to me it makes the calendar seem quite repetitive. And yet again... more toothpaste in an Advent calendar.

Wild Amber & Oud Soap Bar, 125g – £3.02 at Holland & Barrett
Noughty Detox Dynamo Shampoo, 50ml – worth 90p based on 250ml at Superdrug
Q+A Hyaluronic Serum, 30ml – £5.21 at Holland & Barrett
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser, 118ml – £5.60 at Amazon
Weleda Skin Food, 30ml – £5 at Amazon
Antipodes Flora Probiotic Skin-Rescue Hyaluronic Mask, 75ml – £19.43 at Holland & Barrett
Faith In Nature Rosemary Hair Mask, 300ml – £5.35 at Holland & Barrett
Dr Organic Rose Otto Day Cream, 50ml – £7.99 at Justmylook
Dr Paw Paw Overnight Lip Mask, 10ml – £3.20 at Justmylook
Ecodenta Certified Organic Anti-plaque Toothpaste with Coconut Oil, 75ml – £5.89 at Holland & Barrett
Holland & Barrett Hyaluronic Acid 50mg, 30 Capsules – £20.49 at Holland & Barrett
So Eco Scalp Massager – £4.24 at Amazon
Super Facialist Vitamin C+ Brighten Skin Renew Cleansing Oil, 100ml – £6.50 at Super Facialist
Upcircle Night Cream with Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide, 55ml – £14.73 at Holland & Barrett
Q+A AHA Body Scrub, 50ml – worth £1.20 based on 250ml at Holland & Barrett
Salt of the Earth Ocean & Coconut Deodorant Spray, 100ml – £5.01 at Amazon
Sea Magik Gentle Cleansing Facial Wash, 150ml – £7.71 at Holland & Barrett
Faith in Nature Shampoo Bar Coconut & Shea Butter, 85g – £4.50 at Ocado
Trilogy Vitamin C+ Super Serum, 5ml – worth £4.04 based on 30ml at Holland & Barrett
VitaSkin Vitamin C Lifting Eye Cream, 15ml – £15 at Ocado
Holland & Barrett Biotin 1000ug, 30 Tablets – £6.75 at Holland & Barrett
Dr Organic Skin Calm Probiotic Concentrated Cream, 50ml – £8.66 at Justmylook
Fussy Mini Deodorant, 15g – worth £3.33 based on three-pack at Fussy
So Eco Microfibre Cleansing Pads – £5.99 at Superdrug
Nature Spell Rosemary Oil For Hair & Skin, 50ml – £5.99 at Holland & Barrett

What's in the Holland & Barrett beauty Advent calendar, plus price breakdown

SOLD OUT Boots Macmillan 24 Doors of Joy Beauty Advent Calendar – £44 (was £90) for £154 of beauty

This Macmillan Advent calendar* is the cheapest we're featuring. Boots doesn't give a calendar 'worth', but based on my calculations, it would cost £154 to buy everything individually – so at £44 (reduced from £90), this is giving you a great 71% saving.

This 24-item calendar contains brands such as Liz Earle, Soap & Glory and No7. I reckon it would be ideal for someone who isn't a self-proclaimed beauty lover, but maybe is looking to dip their toe into a new skincare routine, or try out some new products. It's also a great way to try the No7 Protect & Perfect range on a budget, too. However, I do think it's a bit cheeky to have a separate door for the Liz Earle cloth, which is normally free with the cleanser. Boots says £2 from every calendar sold goes to Macmillan Cancer Support.

Boots Ingredients Caffeine Eye Cream, 15ml – £6.60
Botanics All Bright Vitamin C Glow Sheet Mask, 23g – £3.49
Champneys Spa Rituals Foot Socks, 1 pair– £3 for similar product
Liz Earle Pure Cotton Cloth – cost included in cleanser below
Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser, 30ml – £8
Champneys Slumber Hand Cream, 50ml – worth £3.33 based on three-pack
Soap & Glory Original Pink Fragrance Roller Ball, 10ml – £6
Soap & Glory Magnificoco Body Butter, 50ml – worth £1.67 based on 300ml
Liz Earle Instant Boost Skin Tonic, 50ml – £6
No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Serum, 5ml – worth £3.80 based on 50ml
No7 Pro Artist 12 Hour Artist Pencil Brown, 12g – £12.95
Soap & Glory Original Pink Fragrance Spritz Body Mist, 50ml – worth £3.18 based on 110ml
No7 Lift & Luminate Triple Action Primer, 30ml – £17.95
No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream SPF 15 + 5*UVA, 25ml – worth £13.98 based on 50ml
No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream, 25ml – worth £13.98 based on 50ml
Soap & Glory Puffy Eye Attack Under-Eye Brightening Hydrogel Patches – £1.99
Botanics All Bright Smoothing Face Scrub With Natural AHAs, 75ml – £6.49
No7 Intense Volume Mascara, 7ml – £11.95
Boots Ingredients Hyaluronic Acid Moisturiser, 30ml – £3.60
No7 Protect & Perfect Lip Care, 10ml – £9.95
Champneys Slumber Epsom Bath Salts, 100g – £1 based on 1kg
Boots Eyelash Curler – £5
Liz Earle Eyebright Soothing Eye Lotion, 50ml – £6
Boots Precision Grip Slanted Tweezers – £4

What's inside the Boots Macmillan beauty Advent calendar, plus price breakdown

SOLD OUT Lookfantastic The Grooming Advent Calendar – £85 for £298 of men's beauty

Shout out to the men who love a pamper. There are some luxurious products in this Lookfantastic grooming calendar* – I'm mainly thinking of the Espa and Avant serums and the Rituals aftershave. Lookfantastic says the contents would cost over £425 individually, but based on my calculations it comes to £298 – quite a bit less, but a saving of over £200 (or 71%) is still decent.

Some products are slightly lacking for me, mainly the scalp 'be-bop' massager and the grooming kit (nail clippers etc – you'll probably get those in your Christmas cracker anyway). Still, there are plenty of useful products in here such as shampoo, shower gel, face creams, and hair products.

Espa The Hydrator serum, 50ml – £26 at Amazon
Vichy Minéral 89 72Hr hyaluronic acid and squalane moisture boosting cream, 15ml – worth £7.35 based on 50ml at Superdrug
Rituals L'Essentiel - cardamom & patchouli, 50ml – £52.90 at Rituals
Philip Kingsley Flaky Itchy shampoo, 75ml – £14 at Cult Beauty
Molton Brown Re-charge black pepper bath and shower gel, 50ml – worth £2.10 based on discovery set at John Lewis
Vichy Capital Soleil UV-Age MAXI Daily SPF50+, 15ml – worth £5.70 based on full-size at Lookfantastic
Bulldog Original Shave Gel, 175ml – £3.75 at Sainsbury's
Peter Thomas Roth Cucumber Gel Mask, 14ml – worth £3.88 based on four-pack at Lookfantastic
Aromatherapy Associates Support Breathe Bath & Shower Oil, 9ml – £14 at Aromatherapy Associates
Purifide by Acnecide Skin Restore Pimple Patches, 12pcs – worth £4.17 based on 23pcs at Boots
Uriage Bariederm Cica-Daily Gel Cream, 40ml – £14.90 at Amazon
Lookfantastic Grooming Kit – £5 for a similar product at Superdrug
Denman Be-Bop Massager – £5 at Boots
American Crew Forming Cream, 50g – £6.95 at Justmylook
Barber Pro Under Eye Mask, 3pcs – £4.95 at Boots
Tigi Bed Head Manipulator Texturising Putty, 57g – £8.68 at Amazon
Avant 8-Hour Antioxidizing & Retexturing Hyaluronic Facial Serum, 30ml – £53 at Lookfantastic
Murdock Black Tea Cologne, 10ml – worth £14 based on discovery set at Murdock
Dr. PawPaw Shea Butter Balm, 10ml – £3.95 at Justmylook
Grow Gorgeous Prebiotic and Vit C 10% Booster, 30ml – £10 at Lookfantastic
Rodial Vitamin C Brightening Cleanser, 20ml – £15 at Selfridges
Cetaphil Salicylic Acid Cleanser, 29ml – £1.72 at Boots
Bondi Sands SPF 50+ Everyday Face Lotion, 75ml – £3.95 at Beauty Bay
This Works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray, 10ml – £12 at This Works
First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads, 10pcs – worth £5.09 based on 28pcs at Sephora

What's inside the Lookfantastic Grooming Advent calendar, plus price breakdown

SOLD OUT Boots 24 Days of Skin Advent Calendar – £70 for £236 of beauty

Based on my calculations, the contents of this Boots skincare calendar* would cost £236 to buy individually – not too far off Boots' £289 claim. This means you're saving 70%.

This one's all about skincare, and it's full of strong brands. There's a mix of new brands gaining popularity such as Anua, Toboco, and Haruharu Wonder, alongside some firm favourites such as Pixi, Aveeno, and The Inkey List. There are a few multiples of items such as lip products, sheet masks, cleansers, and moisturisers – so make sure you don't open the multiples at once, so they don't expire. Although many ages and skin types could use this calendar, it would definitely suit slightly younger skin that is looking for hydration and a glowy complexion.

Super Facialist Vitamin C+ Skin Renew Cleansing Oil, 100ml – worth £4 based on 200ml at Amazon
Anua Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner, 250ml – £18 at Amazon
Anua PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Capsule 100 Serum, 30ml – £20 at Boots
Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist, 80ml – £12 at Boots
Lumene Nordic-C Glow Boost Essence Serum with Vitamin C & Hyaluronic Acid, 30ml – £34.90 at Lookfantastic
Lanolips 101 Ointment, 17.5ml – £7.69 at Lookfantastic
Garnier Moisture Bomb Sakura Hydrating Sheet Mask, 28g – £2.33 at Boots
Aveeno Skin Renewal Smoothing Cream, 50ml – £3.74 at Justmylook
Burts Bees Salted Caramel Lip Balm, 4.25g – worth £3.25 based on four-pack at Amazon
Tocobo Vita Glazed Lip Mask, 20ml – £11.35 at Justmylook
Starface Black Star Pimple Patches, 4pcs – worth £1.32 based on 32pcs at Boots
Byoma Melting Balm Cleanser, 60g – £14.95 at Amazon
The Inkey List Caffeine Eye Cream, 15ml – £7.95 at Amazon
haruharu wonder Black Rice Moisture Oil, 150ml – £13.21 at Justmylook
Round Lab Birch Juice Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+, 50ml – £12.30 at Justmylook
Q+A AHA Body Exfoliator, 250ml – £6 at Holland & Barrett
Bubble Slam Dunk Hydrating Cream Moisturiser, 50ml – £12 at Beauty Bay
Boots Ingredients Salicylic Acid Cleanser, 150ml – £4.95 at Boots
Boots Aqua Hydrating Water Gel Moisturiser, 50ml – £6 at Boots
Boots Modern Chemistry Restore Hydrogel Sheet Mask, 1pcs – £4.50 at Boots
Cetaphil Rich Night Cream, 50g – £8.63 at Justmylook
Simple Mattifying UV Fluid with SPF 50, 40ml – £12.99 at Boots
Soap & Glory Soap & Clarity Vitamin C Face Wash, 50ml – £4 at Boots
St Moriz Illuminating Gradual Tanning Lotion OR St Moriz Tinted Gradual Tan, 150ml – £9.95 at Justmylook

What's inside the Boots skincare Advent calendar, plus price breakdown

Next 25 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar – £95 for £308 of beauty

In the past, Next has really impressed me when it comes to its beauty boxes, though its 2025 beauty calendar is a bit of a rehash of old beauty sets from earlier this year. That said, if it's products you like, then this calendar still presents good value. Next says the contents would cost over £385 if bought individually, and by my calculations it'd be £308. This means you're saving 69%.

The calendar contains 27 products, and this is a good one for those interested in anti-ageing, as you've got a retinol product, a dark spot oil, and a targeted hand cream.

Bath & Body Works A Thousand Wishes Fine Fragrance Body Mist, 75 ml – £10 at Next
Delilah Colour Gloss Ultimate Shine Lipgloss in Minx – £24 at Delilah
Dr. PawPaw Original Balm, 10ml – £1.99 at The Range
BeautyPro Retinol Eye Mask – worth £1.67 based on three-pack at Amazon
Korres Santorini Grape Shower Gel, 40ml – worth £2.40 based on 250ml at Sephora
Opi Nail Lacquer in Bubble Bath, 15ml – £9.50 at Justmylook
Percy & Reed Give Me Strength Strengthening Shampoo, 50ml – £5 at Sephora
Percy & Reed Give Me Strength Strengthening Conditioner, 50ml – £5 at Sephora
Pixi Hydra Lip Treat in Nectar – £5.33 at Boots
Bloom & Blossom Hands Up Anti-ageing Hand Cream, 25ml – £12 at Bloom & Blossom
Nails Inc Superfood Repair Oil, 14ml – £12.80 at Justmylook
Brush Works Skinny Satin Scrunchies – £4.25 at Justmylook
Emma Hardie Vitamin C Radiance Gel Moisturiser, 20ml – £22 at Emma Hardie
Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Purpose Dry Oil, 50ml – £12.95 at Justmylook
Floral Street Sweet Almond Blossom, 10ml – £29 at Boots
Sanctuary Spa Signature Collection Body Lotion, 75ml – £3.50 at Amazon
Spectrum Collections Pink Blending Makeup Sponge – £5.99 at Cult Beauty
Iconic London Warming Lights Eyeshadow Palette – £24 at Iconic London
Philip Kingsley Elasti-Styler 5 in 1, 40ml – £12.50 at Ocado
Benefit Badgal Bang Mascara, 4g – £15 at Boots
This Works In Transit Vit C Serum, 30ml – £30 at Amazon
Hello Sunday Dark Spot Oil Serum SPF 40 with Hexylresorcinol, 30ml – £15.99 at Amazon
Aromatherapy Associates De-Stress Muscle Gel, 40ml – £10 at Aromatherapy Associates
Bondi Sands Pure Self Tanning Sleep Mask Renew, 75ml – £8 at Secret Sales
The Flat Lay Co. Tropical Leaves Oversized Satin Sleep Eye Mask – £14 at Next
Stoneglow Sea Salt & Oakmoss Votive – worth £5.50 based on six-item set at Stoneglow
Rituals The Ritual of Jing Salt Body Scrub, 125g – worth £5.84 based on full-size at Rituals

What's inside the Next beauty Advent calendar, plus price breakdown

SOLD OUT No7 The Ultimate Beauty Advent Calendar – £175 for £504 of beauty

Boots says the contents of its premium No7 Ultimate beauty calendar* would cost £531 if bought individually, and we calculated that it would cost £504 – a 65% saving. Though, much like the No7 calendar above, if you bought all the products at the same time and factored in No7's 3for2 and other offers currently running, it would actually cost you £310, a 44% saving.

This calendar is for a seasoned No7 lover. With the skincare collection in both No7 calendars being Future Renew, if you're a fan of that particular range, then you're in luck. There's a nice mix of skincare and make-up here, and the Pro Artist make-up might make a nice bundle for a friend or family member if you're in it more for the skincare.

Future Renew UV defence shield SPF 50, 50ml – £24.95
Pro Artist lip gloss in rose couture, 6.8ml – £14.95
Pro Artist liquid blush in coral, 6.1ml – £14.95
Future Renew cleanser, 150ml – £24.95
Airbrush Away primer, 30ml – £17.95
Pro Artist Colour & Glow lip & cheek multi-stick in rose pink/pearl glow 2x5.3g – £14.95
Pure Retinol hand cream, 75ml – £17.95
Pro Artist lipstick in Berry, 3.3g – £14.95
Pro Artist lip oil in Berry, 6.1ml – £14.95
Future Renew day cream, 50ml – £37.95
Future Renew night cream, 50ml – £37.95
Radiance+ Exfoliating cleanser, 100ml – £11.96
Instant Results Nourishing Hydration mask, 100ml – £14.95
Future Renew serum, 25ml – £37.95
Future Renew night serum, 25ml – £39.95
Pro Artist 12-hour eyeliner in brown – £12.95
Eyeshadow palette in Nude Marble – £14.95
Pro Artist Tubing mascara in Black – £17.95
Future Renew eye serum, 15ml – £27.95
Pro Artist Precision lip liner in Rose Couture, 1.2g – £12.95
Laboratories Line Correcting Booster serum, 25ml – £44.95
Radiance+ Illuminating eye mask, 3g – worth £2.07 based on the five-pack
Voucher for a free No7 Radiance foundation – £13.56
Pro Artist Highlighter & Bronzer, currently not available online

What's inside the No7 Ultimate beauty Advent calendar, plus price breakdown

The Body Shop Classic Beauty Advent Calendar – £60 for £127.50 of beauty

The Body Shop beauty calendar is described as '24 moments of pocket-sized love', and that's probably as accurate as you can get. It's a collection of mostly shower gel, shower cream, lip butter, body butter, and hand cream in miniature sizes.

The Body Shop claims the contents would cost £127.50 individually, and that was my calculation too. This means you're saving 53%.

If you're a fan of a smelly, then this could be a great option for you, and might even be a nice one to share as a family. If you travel a lot, these are all under 100ml so could be ideal for taking on a plane.