GLAMOUR’s 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, so we’re best placed to critique the top beauty advent calendars of the year.
GLAMOUR’s top 10 beauty advent calendars of 2024.
1. Selfridges beauty advent calendar
Best for: quality fragrance, skincare and makeup selection.
- Release date: Still in stock.
- Price: £250.
- Number of products: 38.
- GLAMOUR’s Highlight: GISOU Wild Rose Hair Fragrance.
What’s inside the Selfridges Beauty Advent Calendar?
Stepping inside the Selfridges store at Christmas, to me, is one of the most magical experiences. They’ve just announced that the waitlist is open for 2024, and they’re offering a sneak peek at the contents of their 38-product edit. The products we’re most excited about? The Kylie Cosmetics Kylie Lip Oil in Strawberry, the GISOU Wild Rose Hair Fragrance (this stuff is so good and lasts forever), and the SUPERGOOP Glowscreen face sunscreen. We loved that all of the products included are exclusive to Selfridges – and while the packaging could be a little better suited to reuse (it’s quite bright), you definitely won’t miss a day.
2. Sephora beauty advent calendar
Best for: all beauty lovers.
What’s inside the Sephora beauty advent calendar 2024?
Retailing at £199, this year’s Sephora Advent Calendar was worth over £1,000, and packed a total of 40 products, 24 of which are full-size (yes, actually). Inside each numbered shelf, you can find a wide selection of beauty goodies from a number of renowned brands, including the likes of Glossier, Makeup by Mario, Rare Beauty, Charlotte Tilbury, Sephora Collection and Glow Recipe.
“What I love about the Sephora advent calendar is the variety of brands featured inside. I appreciated a healthy mix of cult beauty heroes and the more recent viral products as well as the lesser-known beauty finds that can encourage you to find something new. Plus, the chest-style silver packaging feels very festive and modern (without leaning too much into the otherwise predictable Christmas theme). Plus, it’s sure to make a cute jewellery box even beyond the festive season,” says Denise Primbet, GLAMOUR’s Beauty Commerce Writer.
Don’t panic if you missed out on the brand’s main offering for 2024. They have released two more opportunities to stock up on viral beauty buys, both coming in at under £80…
3. Harrods beauty advent calendar
Best for: hair and body care lovers.
- Release date: Still in stock.
- Price: £99.
- Number of products: 12.
- GLAMOUR’s Highlight: Color Wow Cult Favorite Firm + Flexible Hairspray Travel.