There’s a very particular kind of frenzy that descends upon the beauty world in the lead-up to Christmas. And yes, I’m aware it’s September. No, I do not care.
I’m not talking about the post-Black Friday scramble or the inevitable last-minute panic of buying presents for the person who has everything. I’m talking about beauty advent calendar season—that glorious time of year when 24 little doors stand between us and a very happy Christmas.
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For beauty lovers (myself very much included), it’s a ritual we wait all year for. We stalk release dates, sign up for every possible notification and mentally prepare ourselves to fight for the sets most likely to sell out. And then, despite our best intentions, we inevitably start opening them well before December 1.
But the appeal of a beauty advent calendar goes beyond the novelty of unboxing a tiny present every day. Done well, they’re one of the best ways to discover a brand’s cult products, try something you’ve had your eye on or stock up on old favourites without committing to a full-size product you’re not entirely sure you’ll love.
And yes, some beauty advent calendars come with a price tag that might initially make you do a double take. But this is where a little girl math comes in handy. When you’re getting around 24 products—often spanning skincare, makeup, hair care and fragrance—the value can quickly add up. Plus, anything that doesn’t quite make the cut for your own beauty shelf can always become a very thoughtful gift. Strategic regifting, if you will.
Whether you’re fiercely loyal to one beauty brand and want all your favourites neatly packaged into one very festive box, or you’d rather use the occasion to discover a whole new line-up of cult products, there’s a beauty advent calendar for you.
And because we know the best ones have a habit of disappearing before you’ve even had time to add them to your cart, we’ll be keeping this list updated as new launches arrive.
Here are the beauty advent calendars worth setting your notifications—and possibly your alarms—for.
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Editor’s Pick: Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte’s Hollywood Beauty Wonderland
It would be remiss of us not to start with Charlotte Tilbury’s advent calendar, particularly given one was snapped up every minute for 24 hours last year. This time around, we’re treated to 15 makeup and skincare essentials, including four full-size products. If you—or a beauty devotee in your life—are a die-hard Charlotte Tilbury fan, this is one to have firmly on your radar.
Products: 15. | Value: $625. | Why I Care: The Charlotte Tilbury products have a cult status for a reason, and honestly, for $330 you are getting some extreme value for money.
Best For Fragrance: Jo Malone Christmas Kist Advent Calendar
Every year, Jo Malone nails the advent calendar, and this year is no different. Housed in a beautiful, trunk-like festive box, the Christmas Kist Advent Calendar is filled with a mix of colognes, candles, bath and body products, each designed to be enjoyed on its own or layered with others to create your own unique scent pairing. Consider it one for the fragrance lover that’s well worth making room for.
Products: 25. | Why I Care: For those who love fragrance, this advent calendar is a must. Candles, body care and a 30ml fragrance for you to open on 25th December makes this one of the most exciting calendars I’ve seen.
Best For K-Beauty: Laneige Advent Calendar Set
For the K-beauty lover who considers a good lip mask a non-negotiable, Laneige’s Advent Calendar Set is a very welcome sight. The 12-piece collection brings together the brand’s much-loved skincare and lip-care essentials, making it the perfect way to discover a few new favourites while keeping your complexion and pout looking their best.
Products: 12. | Why I Care: I’m a K-Beauty lover, and seeing so many personal favourites in one set really thrills me. The products are ideal for most skin types and ages, which means it’s a safe bet for any Korean skincare fanatic in your life.
Best For Value: Space NK Beauty Advent Calendar
If you like your beauty products on the luxe side, Space NK’s 2026 Beauty Advent Calendar is a pretty exciting one. It includes 35 products, with 26 full-size favourites from brands including Augustinus Bader, Hourglass, Charlotte Tilbury, Tatcha and Medik8. There are also 31 products exclusive to the calendar, so you’ll find plenty here that you won’t see elsewhere.
Products: 35. | Value: Approx. $2,250. | Why I Care: This is one of the best value for money advent calendars I’ve seen this year, with 26 full-size products and 31 advent exclusives, and best yet? No repeats from last year!
Best For Body Care: L’Occitane Deluxe Beauty Advent Calendar
If you’re the kind of person who likes a little bit of everything in their advent calendar, L’Occitane’s Deluxe Beauty Advent Calendar is a good one to have on your radar. Inside the 24 doors you’ll find a mix of skincare, body care, haircare, hand and foot care and fragrance, including some of the brand’s best-known products like the Almond Shower Oil and Shea Butter Hand Cream.
Products: 24. | Value: $540. | Why I Care: With plenty of minis to discover, this is a great way to try some of L’Occitane’s most-loved products across its skincare, body, haircare and fragrance offering.
Best For Variety: Selfridges Beauty Advent Calendar 2026
Year after year, the Selfridges Beauty Advent Calendar delivers, and 2026 is no exception. Think of it as more than $2,000 worth of beauty from some of the biggest names in the industry—including brands you’d typically have to hunt down across multiple retailers here in Australia. Inside, you’ll find luxury favourites from Augustinus Bader, 111SKIN, Dr. Barbara Sturm and Tatcha, alongside cult names like Refy, The Ordinary and Laneige.
Products: 40. | Value: $2,399. | Why I Care: There is so much variety in this advent calendar, and hard to look past 33 full-size products from some of the most luxurious brands in the market.
Best For Luxury Products: The Cult Beauty Advent Calendar Special Edition
If you’re someone who wants to try a bit of everything, the Cult Beauty Advent Calendar Special Edition is hard to ignore. Behind its 38 doors are a mix of skincare, makeup, haircare and fragrance, with 17 full-size products from brands including Westman Atelier, 111SKIN, Patrick Ta, Hourglass and Medik8.
Products: 40. | Value: Approx. $2,100. | Why I Care: For under $500, you’re getting an incredible range of luxury products, including a few exclusives that aren’t normally available to purchase in Australia.
Best For Parisian Beauty: Lancôme Advent Calendar
If you’re after a little Parisian glamour with your Christmas countdown, Lancôme’s 2026 Advent Calendar certainly delivers. Housed in a pink palace designed by French artist Octave Marsal, the 24-piece collection combines eight full-size items with travel-friendly fragrance, makeup and skincare treats.
Products: 24. | Why I Care: For French beauty, Lancôme is hard to ignore, and with 24 products across skincare, makeup and fragrance, this advent calendar is the perfect gift (for yourself or someone else).
Best For Bath And Body: Glasshouse 24 Days Of Christmas Advent Calendar
Glasshouse Fragrances has once again made the countdown to Christmas considerably more fragrant, with 24 sensory surprises in the Christmas Advent Calendar spanning home fragrance, perfume and bath and body. From Lost In Amalfi hand care and Kyoto In Bloom perfume to festive candles and a Christmas ornament, it’s essentially 24 tiny excuses to make your home smell fabulous.
Products: 24. | Why I Care: Trying out fragrance in travel-size forms is the ultimate way to find your new favourites, in my opinion. So these 24 mini candles, perfumes and bath and body products is ideal for those looking for a new signature scent.
Best For Makeup: Benefit The Hotel Beneville: 24 Day Beauty Advent Calendar
Checking into The Hotel Beneville might just be the most glamorous way to count down to Christmas. Behind its 24 doors you’ll find a mix of Benefit’s cult-favourite mascaras, brow heroes, blushers and complexion essentials, alongside a few fun extras—including four full-size icons such as BADgal BANG!, Benetint and the Cookie highlighter.
Products: 24. | Why I Care: For the makeup lovers out there, this advent calendar is one not to miss. Cult classics like Benetint and Brow Setter in full sizes? That alone has got me hooked.
Best For Sun Care: Naked Sundays 12 Days Of Glow Advent Calendar
If you plan on spending any time in the sun this summer, Naked Sundays has your Christmas countdown sorted. This 12-day collection brings together some of the Australian brand’s most-loved sun protection and glow-enhancing essentials, so think of it as your summer skin essentials, wrapped up in one very glowy package.
Products: 12. | Why I Care: The Australian sun is no joke, so why not be practical and stock up on cult favourite sunscreen brand Naked Sundays? It seems like the perfect fit for anyone who loves to be out in the sun but wants (let’s be honest, needs) to protect their skin.
Best For Luxury Skincare: Tatcha 12 Ways To Love Your Skin Set Advent Calendar
For the person who already has a soft spot for Tatcha, this 12-day advent calendar is a particularly good way to discover more of the brand’s skincare. It includes minis of favourites like the Dewy Skin Cream and Water Cream, alongside cleansers, treatments, eye care and the cult favourite Melting Lip Balm.
Products: 12. | Value: Approx. $550. | Why I Care: Often, the best advent calendars are just full of products that you already know and love, which is exactly why this Tatcha calendar is perfect for someone who is already a brand loyalist.
Best For Skincare: Jurlique Advent Calendar
For skincare, hand and body care, Jurlique’s advent calendar is a very strong contender. Inside are 24 of the brand’s bestsellers and customer favourites, so it’s a great way to discover more of the range if you’re already a fan of the brand. Everything comes packaged in a festive box, so there’s very little left to do but start opening the gifts.
Products: 24. | Value: $460. | Why I Care: This advent calendar is an ideal gift (for yourself or a loved one) who needs some TLC or is looking to dip their toes into a broader range of skincare products.
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