Best beauty advent calendars 2024 that are already available for pre-order and waitlist
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We get it, the sheer thought of beauty advent calendars (or anything Christmas-related, for that matter) – in the middle of August – is overwhelming to say the least. Most of us are still not done hosting our BBQs, wearing our summer dresses and lounging on our garden furniture… so why on Earth are we talking about Christmas gift shopping before we've even had a chance to refresh our knitwear collection?
As GLAMOUR's resident beauty advent calendar expert who's been reviewing the best options the past few years, I can assure you that given how swiftly they fly off the e-shelves, it's never too early to get a head-start. After all, each year, the likes of Sephora, LookFantastic, Cult Beauty and Harvey Nichols sell out well before mid-October.
Of course, we're also not here to encourage impulse shopping either. For now, most of the beauty advent calendars haven't actually dropped, so all you need to do is to sign up for their respective waitlists to make sure that you're notified as soon as they become available. But for those of us who like to plan ahead, you'll be pleased to know that some are already available for pre-order, too (hint-hint).
Enter, our edit of the best beauty advent calendars of 2024 for your perusal. Whether you're into skincare, makeup or perfumes (or all of the above!), you're sure to find something that ticks all the boxes. Here's everything you need to know.
Why are beauty advent calendars so popular?
For the uninitiated, beauty advent calendars are the crème de la crème of Christmas gifts, especially great for the fellow beauty obsessives in your life (or your dear ol' self, because why not?). Let's be real, who wouldn't want to receive a tonne of beauty goodies hidden inside stunning (not to mention re-usable) packaging? And if you're someone who lacks the patience to wait and unpack each shelf every day in the lead up to Christmas and ends up doing it all in one go anyway (guilty as charged), trust me when I tell you that it doesn't take away the excitement at all.
In case you needed further proof of just how popular beauty advent calendars are, #beautyadventcalendar has over 290 million views on TikTok (and counting). And their charm doesn't end there. For one, every one of them contains anywhere between 12 to 25 (and in some cases, more than 30) full-size and travel-size beauty treats, which is perfect for anyone who's looking to broaden their horizons and discover some new beauty brands. Plus, when you consider the worth of each product packed inside, it doesn't take #girlmath to justify the cost in the long-term (*hint, hint*).
The best beauty advent calendars 2024, according to the GLAMOUR team…
Available for pre-order: Harrods beauty advent calendar
- Price: £250.
- Number of products: 25.
What's inside the Harrods Beauty Advent Calendar?
Filled with 25 goodies worth £1,599, it's clear to see that this year, Harrod did not come to play. This beauty advent calendar contains a carefully curated selection of products from top-class brand such as Augustinus Bader, Charlotte Tilbury, Dr. Barbara Sturm, Tom Ford and many, many more. It's available for pre-order now, so you may want to act fast while it's still in stock.
Top 3 product highlights: Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat – Pillow Talk, Augustinus Bader Retinol Serum 15ml, Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Cream 20ml.
Available for pre-order: Harrods 12 Days of Fragrance beauty advent calendar
- Price: £185.
- Number of products: 12.
What's inside the Harrods 12 Days of Fragrance Advent Calendar?
This beauty advent calendar is a must for perfume enthusiasts. It contains 12 fragrances from brands such as Parfum de Marly, Acqua di Parma and Creed that are collectively worth £1,144, but – thanks to Harrods – can be yours for only £185. Available for pre-order now.
Top 3 product highlights: Parfums de Marly Oriana 30ml, Acqua di Parma Oud and Zegara 20ml, Creed Queen of Silk 10ml.
Available for pre-order: Harrods 12 Days of Sparkle beauty advent calendar
- Price: £99.
- Number of products: 12.
What's inside the Harrods 12 Days of Sparkle Advent Calendar?
This is the cheaper of the three Harrods beauty advent calendars – but trust us when we say it doesn't compromise in quality. It comes with 12 hair and body products from Living Proof, Drybar, Color Wow and more – in other words, absolute staples when it comes to stocking up your beauty cupboard. Available for pre-order now for just £99.
Top 3 product highlights: Color Wow Cult Favorite Firm + Flexible Hairspray Travel, Ouai Leave-In Conditioner 25ml, Living Proof Triple Bond Complex 45ml.
Waitlist live: Cult Beauty Curated with Love beauty advent calendar
- Price: £235.
- Number of products: 40.
What's inside the Cult Beauty Curated with Love Advent Calendar?
It's only August and Cult Beauty has already flipped the beauty advent calendar game on its head. This year, their beauty advent calendar is filled to the brim with 40 products – yes, you read that right. Worth over £1,100, but priced at just £235, it contains a wide range of goodies from brands like Charlotte Tilbury, Summer Fridays and more.
Top 3 product highlights: Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Matte Beauty Blush Wand, Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm.
Waitlist live: Cult Beauty Scent with Love beauty advent calendar
- Price: £235.
- Number of products: 40.
What's inside the Cult Beauty Scent with Love Advent Calendar?
This year, Cult Beauty has added an interesting twist to its beauty advent calendars. This version comes with 40 beauty products worth over £1,100, but what makes it different from the retailer's other calendar is that this one comes with some fragrance goodies sprinkled in. A great gift for a beauty lover who also happens to appreciate perfumes.
Top 3 product highlights: TBC.
Waitlist live: Fortnum & Mason beauty advent calendar
- Price: £265.
- Number of products: 27.
What's inside the Fortnum & Mason Advent Calendar?
As usual, Fortnum & Mason has pulled out all the stops and come out with this stunningly beautiful advent calendar filled with 27 products, 23 of which are full-size. Worth over £1,080, you can pick it up for £265 as soon as it's released. In the meantime, however, you can sign up to the waitlist.
Top 3 product highlights: Aromatherapy Associates De-Stress Body Oil 100ml, Cult51 Brightening Vitamin C 15ml, Sol de Janeiro Bum Bum Cream 75ml.
Waitlist live: Liberty beauty advent calendar
- Price: £260.
- Number of products: 28.
What's inside the Liberty Advent Calendar?
Every year, the Liberty beauty advent calendar blows the competition away with its signature design – and this year will be no different. Packed with 28 products worth £1,205, this advent calendar is already available on waitlist now. Act fast so you'll be notified as soon as it officially releases.
Top 3 product highlights: TBC.
Waitlist live: LookFantastic beauty advent calendar
- Price: £100.
- Number of products: 27.
What's inside the LookFantastic Advent Calendar?
Worth over £565, the LookFantastic beauty advent calendar promises to be bigger and more impressive than ever, featuring 14 full-sized beauty heroes out of 27 in total – all priced at £100, might we add. Although we're yet to actually confirm the full contents and the actual release date, we will be updating this page with more details in due time.
Top 3 product highlights: TBC.
How we test the best beauty advent calendars:
Each year, the GLAMOUR beauty desk is inundated with the hottest new advent calendar launches, placing us in a pretty stellar position to bring you the ultimate edit of reviewed options that are actually worth the splurge. We always aim to personally test the majority of the products in our roundups and use our own expertise to figure out which options are genuinely worth the splurge (out of the hundreds available online). Plus, our beauty editors have spent decades testing the biggest beauty launches and consulting industry experts to offer you expert advice on every beauty concern you may have.