Every Beauty Advent Calendar For Christmas 2018

With just three and a half weeks to go until the Christmas count down begins, the shops are already filled with Advent calendars, and this year there are more beauty Advent calendars to choose from than ever before. On my quest to find the perfect beauty calendar for myself this year, I've come across 210 of them, and I've been busy compiling them all in to one handy post for you for the past two months to spare you the effort of hunting them all down. Y'know, 'cause I'm good like that.

You'll find every single one of this year's beauty Advent calendars in this post, including all of the big name beauty brands, and some lesser-known ones, too, including calendars from Europe, America, and Canada. There are calendars for beauty lovers of all ages and genders, and something for every budget from an indulgent £320 to a purse-friendly £6. Whether you're in to skincare, hair care, make up, nail polish, bath and body care, candles, or even jewellery, there's sure to be a perfect Advent calendar here for you. If you can't find a calendar you're looking for, be sure to check back, as I'll be adding calendars and links to the list as they become available.

Let's start with the most expensive, and work our way down to the most affordable. You'll find men's beauty calendars, calendars from over seas, and calendars of different genres towards the end.

Brand: Diptyque

Price: £320

Contents: If you're looking for a real indulgent treat this Christmas, look no further than one of this year's most expensive beauty Advent calendars- Diptyque's Légende du Nord. There are twenty-five miniature Diptyque treasures hidden within the patterned drawers of this stylish black, silver, and gold calendar to help you count down to Christmas in style, including a scented selection of mini Diptyque candles, eau de parfums, and huille de parfums.

Available From: Diptyque, Selfridges, and Niche Beauty now.

Brand: Jo Malone

Price: £300

Contents: The highly anticipated Jo Malone Advent calendar is back for another year with an elegant cream and taupe town house design- a complete contrast to last year's colourful design! Its twenty-four drawers are bursting with twinkling Jo Malone gifts, including mini candles, colognes, and more.

Available From: Harrods, John Lewis, and Jo Malone now.

Brand: La Mer

Price: £300

Contents: A surprise debut for Christmas 2018, this limited edition twelve-piece count down calendar from La Mer is the ultimate indulgent Advent calendar for any luxury beauty fan. From uplifting luminosity to flawless perfection, you'll discover an entire season of radiance in this luxurious count down collection. Each of the twelve days brings a different mini skin care treatment- all infused with cell-renewing Miracle Broth and La Mer's touch of glow-boosting luminosity.

Available From: Saks Fifth Avenue now.

Brand: Atelier Cologne
Price: £300 / €350

Contents: This holiday classic from Atelier Cologne is filled with luxurious, perfumed festive favourites for you to indulge yourself with each day of the holiday season. Each door unlocks a pampering surprise from a curated selection of pure perfumes, decadent hand creams, and nourishing bath & body treatments to give you twenty-four days of guilt-free bliss.

Available From: Brown Thomas, Neiman Marcus, Selfridges and Sephora now.

Brand: Harrods

Price: £250

Contents: TBC

Available From: Harrods TBC

Brand: Jo Loves

Price: £250

Contents: Another debut for 2018 comes from Jo Loves, a beauty Fragrance brand from the creator of Jo Malone. Inside this stylish red and white calendar, you'll find a scented delight to enjoy every day of Advent, with a little twist and surprise to celebrate Christmas Day. The twenty-five treats inside include fragrances, colognes, candles, hand & body lotion, and more, in fragrances like Orange Butterflies, White Rose & Lemon Leaves, Plum Pudding, and Salted Caramel.

Available From: Jo Malone, and Jo Loves now.

Brand: Space NK
Price: £250

Contents: Space NK have released their very first beauty Advent calendar for 2018, and it's sure to be a favourite with high-end beauty fans. Housed in an opulent emerald and burgundy open-out box are twenty-five pull out drawers full of beauty favourites from new brands like Drunk Elephant, and best-sellers like Hourglass, Nars, Sunday Riley, and Eva Lom. It's contents are worth a staggering £600, so while it's expensive, it's also fantastic value at £250.

Available From: Space NK now.

Brand: Estée Lauder
Price: £200

Contents: Estée Lauder's stunning limited edition carousel Advent calendar promises a delightful treat for every day of the holiday season. It features twenty-four skin care and make up favourites in deluxe travel sizes, including their newest innovation, the Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Complex, plus Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment  Lotion, Pure Color Envy Sculpting lipsticks, Sumptuous Extreme Lash Multiplying Volume Mascara, and much more.

Available From: Estée Lauder now.

Brand: Liberty London

Price: £195

Contents: The iconic Liberty London beauty Advent calendar is back for 2018, and it's one indulgent treat you are not going to want to miss. Housed in a stunning Liberty London 'Juno Feather' print box, this calendar is jam-packed with must-have product from Liberty's beauty hall worth a staggering £600. Inside its twenty-five pull-out drawers await cult favourites and fresh discoveries from brands like Le Labo, Hourglass, and LIXIRSKIN, as well as a hair care exclusive from Hair by Sam McKnight. There are also two golden tickets hidden inside every calendar, containing exciting additional offers to be enjoyed pre- and post- Christmas.

Available From: Liberty London now.

Brand: YSL
Price: £195

Contents: The count down to Christmas will be even more beautiful with this year's Beauty Advent Calendar from Parisian beauty powerhouse, Yves Saint Laurent. Housed in their signature black and gold packaging, it features a whole host of travel-sized miniatures including the iconic Touché Eclat, Black Opium perfume, and Forever Youth Liberator serum. This calendar is the perfect way to discover new YSL brand favourites and an truly indulgent gift for any beauty lover.

Available From: Selfridges now, and YSL soon (sign up here).

Brand: Fortnum and Mason
Price: £195

Contents: Fortnum and Mason are another luxury brand who have surprised us with their first ever beauty Advent calendar for 2018; this is one calendar I definitely didn't see coming. Their calendar is filled with festive beauty surprises hoarded from Fortnum's iconic beauty hall, with contents worth more than £625. Behind a vintage illustration by Edward Bawden, exclusively designed for Fortnum & Mason in 1958, lie twenty-four tiny drawers containing the most nourishing bath and body items, best skin care and make up essentials, and most relaxing wellness treats. The products include nine full size products and fifteen luxury samples from brands like Aurelia, Guerlian, Bioeffects, and Christian Breton.

Available From: Fortnum and Mason now.

Brand: Molton Brown
Price: £175

Contents: Molton Brown's twenty-four day Advent calendar is a tasting cabinet of luxurious fragrance infusions, from intoxicating home aromas to pre-soirée pampering rituals. This calendar, with it's magic-filled boxes wrapped in sparkling ribbon, will make every day of the festive count down a celebration, as you open them to reveal the curious infusions hidden inside. Awaiting you are a selection of mini Molton Brown fragrance, bath & body products, and candles, in a variety of tantalising fragrances.

Available From: John Lewis, House of Fraser, and Molton Brown now.

Brand: NARS

Price: £175 / $150

Contents: One calendar causing quite a stir with make up fans (myself included!) this Autumn, is the very first Advent calendar from high-end make up favourite, NARS. Yes, NARS have finally jumped on the beauty Advent calendar bandwagon, and released a spectacular calendar filled with twenty-four of their star-studded favourites, including lipsticks, blushers, concealers, liners, and more. This covetable collection has been inspired by the iconic punk fashion of the 1970s, and comes presented in a festive red octagonal-prism-shaped box with triangular drawers.

Available From: NARS UK, and NARS USA now.

Brand: John Lewis

Price: £165 (currently on promotion for £140.25!)

Contents: John Lewis' beauty Advent calendar is back for another year, and once again, it's packed with a selection of new and iconic beauty treats for the Christmas count down. Inside are twenty-five full and luxury trial size products brimming with radiant skin care heroes, make up must-haves, and beautifully scented fragrance favourites. Behind every drawer you'll find a different treat every day from much-loved beauty brands like NARS, Charlotte Tilbury, Ren, Clarins, and many more, to ensure you're perfectly prepped and pampered for the festive season. In addition, Lancome, Elemis, AVEDA and Clarins invite you to receive a complimentary gift or service at one of their John Lewis in-store counters, Fresh offer a unique code to unlock an exclusive online gift with purchase offer, and John Lewis have hidden £100 of beauty vouchers in twenty of their Advent calendars for you to find.

Available From: John Lewis now.

Brand: Charlotte Tilbury

Price: £150

Contents: Charlotte's Beauty Universe is the must-have beauty Advent calendar of 2018 for any high-end make up fan. This magical holiday calendar is filled with twelve of the most iconic, out-of-this-world make up and skin care beauty icons, worth £196, to treat a loved-one or yourself to this Christmas. Inside is the ultimate universal starter kit in full and mini sizes, including Matte Revolution lipstick in Pillow Talk, Mini Full Fat Lashes, Travel Sized Goddess Skin Clay Mask, Colour Chameleon cream eyeshadow in Amber Haze, and much more.

Available From: Charlotte Tilbury, Harrods, Harvey Nichols, House of Fraser, and Selfridges now.

Brand: Lush

Price: £150 / $199.95

Contents: If you really want to make a Lush fan's entire Christmas, you can't go wrong with this ultimate collection of Christmas goodies, packaged in a beautiful reusable hatbox. Man alive, it looks amazing! With six fizzing bath bombs, four bountiful bubblers, three lovely scrubs, two luxurious bath melts, a duo of sensational soaps, a pair of soothing shower gels, a couple of rich body conditioners, and one spectacular sparkle jar, there's something inside for every day of Advent, and this is one glorious gift that no one could forget. 

Available From: Lush UK, and Lush USA now.

Brand: The White Company
Price: £150

Contents: You'll make the count down to Christmas even more special with the Beauty Advent calendar from The White Company. Back for 2018 by popular demand, it's filled with mini home sprays, votives, skin care, hand creams and more in a whole host of the brand's bestselling scents. What's more, one lucky window will reveal a £10 gift voucher to redeem on anything you wish in store or online.

Available From: The White Company, and Selfridges now.

Brand: Elemis
Price: £150 / $215

Contents: This hexagonal treasure trove from skincare favourite Elemis is filled with twenty-five skincare surprises for face and body for you to discover as you count down to Christmas. Featuring a full size jar of their game-changing Pro-Collagen Marine Cream, two-weeks-worth of their bestselling Cellular Recovery Skin Bliss Capsules, and a number of favourites from their most coveted collections, including Peptide 24/7 and Superfood, Elemis' 25 Days of Beauty is the ultimate indulgence for any beauty fan this Christmas.

Available From: Elemis UK, and Elemis USA now.

Brand: Fenwick
Price: £150

Contents: Designed by illustrator Brett Ryder, this year's limited edition Advent calendar from Fenwick contains an edit of their top beauty buys, from cult skincare to best-selling make up and fragrance from brands including Estée Lauder, NARS, Bobbi Brown, and Aveda worth a staggering £475! Every day of Advent you'll discover one of twenty-four luxurious full-size or deluxe travel-size beauty treats that come wrapped in their own numbered keepsake drawer. Whether you're looking for a skin-plumping booster, a cosy candle for chilly December evenings, or want to embrace all things glitter for the Christmas party, Fenwick have you covered.

Available From: Fenwick now.

Brand: Net-A-Porter

Price: £150

Contents: Another surprise debut for 2018, Net-A-Porter 25 Days of Beauty Advent calendar will make the perfect gift for any beauty enthusiast this Christmas. They've expertly curated an exclusive box filled with downsized editions of their favourite skincare, hair care, and make up products for you to use on the go. Each of the twenty-five drawers reveals a best-selling product from brands like Omorovicza, Le Labo, Charlotte Tilbury, and Sunday Riley, to see you through the party season, and help you detox once it's over.

Available From: Net-A-Porter now.

Brand: Balmain

Price: £140

Contents: Bringing it's best-selling products together, this limited edition Advent calendar from Balmain is the perfect treat for the holiday season. Behind every door of this ten-day calendar is a different treat from the Balmain Hair Couture range including: travel size shampoo and conditioner, Argan Elixir, and a texturising salt spray.

Available From: Balmain, Selfridges, and Terence Paul now. 

Brand: Lancome

Price: £130

Contents: TBC

Available From: Selfridges soon.

Brand: L'Oreal Luxe
Price: £130

Contents: Selfridges have put together the best beauty products of the season in this Glam Sparkle calendar, with the help of best-selling L'Oreal brands Kiehls, Lancome, Urban Decay, Viktor & Rolf, and YSL. Inside its twenty-four drawers await a fantastic selection of skincare, make up, and fragrance favourites in mini sizes to see you through the holiday season and beyond.

Available From: Selfridges now.

Brand: ESPA
Price: £130

Contents: With ESPA's Comfort and Joy Advent calendar, you'll explore a limited edition collection of daily treats hidden inside each drawer of this stunning navy calendar. You'll discover new bath & body, skincare, and hair care favourites and some of ESPA's most popular formulas, one little drop of joy at a time.

Available From: ESPA, Harvey Nichols, John Lewis, and Look Fantastic now.

Brand: Mac
Price: £125

Contents: I sure didn't see this one coming! Mac have released their first ever Advent calendar this year, and its, naturally, been causing a lot of excitement with beauty bloggers and make up fans alike. It's not hard to see why. This indulgent treasure trove of Shiny Pretty Things is bursting with iconic Mac make up, make up accessories, and skin care favourites for you to discover every day of Advent. From perfect skin prep to dressed-up lips and statement smoky eyes, this calendar has everything you need to create perfect festive looks, and build up your make up collection for every day wear. It's sure to sell out fast, so be sure to snap one up now if you have your heart set on counting down to Christmas with it this year.

Available From: Look Fantastic , and Mac Cosmetics now.

Brand: Estée Lauder Companies
Price: £150

Contents: The limited edition Beauty Countdown Advent calendar from Estée Lauder Companies is the ultimate beauty addict's Advent calendar, including festive skincare must-haves, party make up, and hair essentials, along with exclusive offers- and all for just £150. Festively presented in a shimmering ruby star, this calendar boasts twenty-five drawers filled with iconic products from some of the world's leading beauty brands, such as Clinique, Estée Lauder, MAC, Bobbi Brown, Origins, Darphin, Smashbox, GLAMGLOW, and Michael Kors.

Available From: Clinique now.

Brand: Elle

Price: £125

Contents: Elle have burst on to the scene of beauty Advent calendars for the very first time this Christmas with this beautifully curated collection featuring an exclusive print by Richard Quinn. The twenty-four products inside have been carefully selected for you by Elle's beauty director to take you from cosy winter evenings in to the New Year looking and feeling your best. Behind its twenty-four polka dot windows you'll find a variety of make up, nail care, skincare, and fragrance gems worth a whopping £340 from brands including NARS, Too Faced, Hourglass, Dermalogica, Calvin Klein, and many more.

Available From: Elle, Hearst Magazines, and Latest In Beauty now.

Brand: Revolution

Price: £120 (currently on promo for just £80!)

Contents: The first of three Revolution Advent calendars available at Superdrug this Christmas, this Christmas tree calendar is the perfect present for Revolution fans. Open a box a day to reveal a surprise Revolution make up gift for eyes, lips, or face, and by Christmas you'll have a respectable make up stash containing everything you'll ever need to create a wide variety of make up looks. Contents include eyeshadow palettes, lipsticks, contour kits, highlighters, and so much more.

Available From: Superdrug now.

Brand: Dermalogica
Price: £120

Contents: You'll discover a new beauty surprise every day with Dermalogica's 12 Days To Glow Advent Calendar. Featuring twelve products for noticeably radiant and healthier-looking skin, inside are some of the brand's most iconic award-winning skincare products, including Daily Microfoliant, Power Recovery Masque, and Skin Smoothing Cream, along with their latest launches, Biolumin C and Rapid Reveal Peel, to name just a few.

Available From: Dermalogica, John & Ginger, and Zest Beauty now. 

Brand: MUGLER Angel
Price: £115 (currently on promo at Debenhams for £97.75!)

Contents: New for Christmas 2018, MUGLER present you with the Angel 12 Days of Christmas Advent calendar. Adorned in glitters that shine and twinkle, the pyramid doors of the calendar are filled with your favourite MUGLER Angel fragrance gifts, from a full size eau de parfum and miniatures body lotions, to hair mists and unique MUGLER accessories, this calendar has everything you need for a little extra sparkle this Christmas.

Available From: John Lewis, Debenhams, Harrods, Mugler, and The Perfume Shop, now.

Brand: Kiehl's

Price: £110

Contents: Designed in collaboration with American artist Andrew Bannecker, best known for his use of vivid colours, hand-crafted drips, and textures, beauty powerhouse Kiehl's is back with a brand new calendar for 2018 to make the count down to Christmas the most exciting one yet. Housed in quirky black and gold packaging, decked with foiled gold bolts and mistletoe, it's brimming with a selection of the label's cult favourite skincare and hair care products in miniature sizes including Calendula & Aloe Soothing Hydration mask, Nightly Refining Micro-Peel Concentrate, Soothing Oil-Infused Shampoo, Creme de Corps, and much more.

Available From: Amazon, and Selfridges now.

Brand: Susanne Kaufmann
Price: £110 / €130

Contents: Susanne Kauffman's beauty Advent calendar contains a hand-picked curation of organic treats from her wellness line- including aromatic bath oils, nourishing creams, nurturing hair products, and fragrant body oils- guaranteed to relax the body and still the mind for a tranquil December. Described as the perfect remedy for pre-Christmas stress, each day a pure white door will unveil another calming surprise that prescribes an additional moment of me-time. If you want your Christmas count down to be transformed in to a month of health and happiness, this is the calendar for you!
Available From: Alyaka, Liberty London, Niche Beauty, and Susanne Kaufmann USA.

Brand: Beauty Expert
Price: £100

Contents: The Beauty Expert Collection: 12 Days of Christmas is a curated edit of twelve full-size best-selling beauty products that have been handpicked by the experts to add a touch of luxury to your routine. Hand wrapped and hidden in twelve drawers, uncover a selection of classic products and new beauty must-haves worth over £450, ranging from skincare and body care to make up. Enriched with indulgent ingredients that nourish and condition the skin, this decadent collection is the perfect gift for yourself or a loved one this Christmas.

Available From: Beauty Expert now.

Brand: Glossybox

Price: £99

Contents: New for 2018 this beautiful rose gold calendar is filled with twenty-five of Glossy Box's favourite beauty products, worth over £300, and features some of the UK's most loved brands including NARS, Real Techniques, and HUDA Beauty. Inside is an unrivalled collection of products, with an array of skincare, make up, hair care, and beauty tools to get you ready for the festive season. Finished with stunning metallic accents, and the iconic Glossy bow, this calendar is the ultimate gift for any beauty lover.

Available From: Glossybox UK, and Glossybox France now.

Brand: The Body Shop

Price: £45/ £65 / £99

Contents: This Christmas, The Body Shop have released not just one but three Advent calendars to cater to different budgets, along with a fourth calendar to help you count down to the New Year. Each of the three Advent calendars are waiting to lead you in to the Enchanted Forest, where twenty-four or twenty-five beauty gifts await to revive and re-energise your body and mind for the festive season. You can expect to find mini and full size Body Shop skincare, hair care, make up, and bath & body products in a range of classic and festive fragrances in each calendar, but that's not all... The calendars will also set you fun daily tasks to help you connect with nature, and once you've completed the twenty-five day challenge, you can transform the empty boxes in to a picture puzzle that reveals some of the beautiful creatures roaming in their enchanted wilderness. The fun doesn't have to stop once Christmas is over. You can then countdown to the New Year with The Body Shop's New Year calendar which is filled with eight vegan beauty surprises to help you get ready for your New Year's Eve parties, and a few products for that all-important New Year's detox. Packaged in a beautiful star-shaped box, and containing everything from bath bombs to face masks, this is a brilliant vegan beauty gift for any beauty lover.
Available From: The Body Shop now. Owl here, deer here, fox here, star here.

Brand: Lancôme
Price: £95

Contents: Exclusive to Boots, Lancôme's 24 Days in a Sparkling Wonderland is filled with a selection of make up, skincare, and fragrance treats from YSL, Lancôme, Victor & Rolf, and Ralph Lauren. Products include Lancôme Hydrazen Cream 15ml, Ralph Lauren Ralph Romance 7ml, Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb mini EDP 7ml, YSL Black Opium EDP 7.5ml and much more.

Available From: Boots now.

Brand: Lancôme
Price: £90

Contents: Another calendar from Lancôme, this time exclusive to Feel Unique, the 24 Day Luxury Beauty Advent calendar is brimming with Lancôme skincare, make up, nail polish, fragrance, and bath & body care products in mini sizes. Contents include Miracle Shower Gel, Rénergie Multi-Lift Day Cream, Mini Hypnose Drama Mascara Noir, Mini La Vie Est Belle EDP, and so much more.

Available From: Feel Unique UK, and Feel Unique France now.

Brand: Cowshed
Price: £90

Contents: This deluxe Advent calendar from Cowshed includes a wide selection of natural skincare, hand care, and bath & body treats for some seriously indulgent pampering throughout the festive season. Decorated with a bespoke illustration of Babington House by artist Clare Melinsky, and featuring twenty-four of Cowshed's most-loved products in miniature sizes, this calendar is guaranteed to delight Cowshed devotees, as well as making the perfect introduction to the range.

Available From: Cowshed, Boden, and John Lewis now.

Brand: Lumene

Price: £89.90

Contents: Lumene's 24 Arctic Beauty Treasures calendar features the best of Lumene with five make up and nineteen skin care must-haves for a full discovery of the Nordic natural beauty. You'll get to explore some of Lumene's favourite products from the Nordic Hydra, Nordic-C, Nordic Detox, and Nordic Rituals collections, all containing a potent blend of natural Finnish ingredients, like pure Arctic spring water, Arctic cloudberry, Nordic pine bark, and Nordic chaga. This is one beauty Advent calendar you won't want to miss.

Available From: All Beauty, and Look Fantastic now. 

Brand: L'Occitane

Price: £89

Contents: The first of two Advent calendars from L'Occitane this year, this luxurious beauty Advent calendar contains twenty-four travel sizes of L'Occitane's most popular premium products. Each drawer opens to reveal a fragrance, skincare, hair care, or bath & body product, all infused with organic ingredients such as shea butter, almond, and cherry blossom. Exclusive to L'Occitane's website and boutiques, this luxury calendar comes in a unique moving design. The two towers that make up the calendar rotate a full 360 degrees, revealing distinct designs on all four sides, as you find the numbered drawer you're looking for. It's easily their most fun and interactive calendar yet.

Available From: L'Occitane now.

Brand: Rituals

Price: £89

Contents: With The Ritual of Advent calendar, the first of two Advent calendars from Rituals this year, you can enjoy a luxurious Rituals product behind every window. This festive Advent calendar includes a unique selection of little luxuries worth £140, including four special Advent candles, to help you count down the last twenty-four days of Christmas. This beautifully packaged tree-shaped calendar is even decorated with fairy lights to illuminate your Christmas gifts, so this one is a truly magical gift for yourself or a loved one this Christmas.

Exclusive Available From: Rituals now

Brand: Dr. Hauschka

Price: £85 (currently on promo for £79.95 at All Beauty!) / €49.99

Contents: Dr. Hauschka's calendar contains twenty-four high-quality cotton bags, each carrying a carefully selected Dr, Hauschka  skincare or bath & body product that is full of natural ingredients and healing knowledge. Contents include Revitalising Day Cream, Regenerating Serum, Almond Soothing Body Cream, Lemon Lemongrass Vitalising Bath Essence, and much more, all in mini sizes. The products inside are all 100% natural and organic, free of harmful ingredients, dermatologically tested for sensitive skin, and never tested on animals.

Available From: All Beauty , Douglas, Dr Hauschka UK, Dr Hauschka Germany, and  Violey now.

Brand: Estée Lauder

Price: £80

Contents: Exclusive to John Lewis and Partners, this limited edition collection from Estée Lauder includes twelve skincare, make up, and fragrance favourites in deluxe travel sizes, featuring their newest innovation- the Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Complex. Contents include lipsticks, mascara, wake up balm, and an eau de parfum spray.

Available From: John Lewis now.

Brand: Liz Earle
Price: £80

Contents: The 12 Days of Liz Earle calendar is a must-have collection of miniature skincare favourites, botanical body care, and hair care heroes that allows you to experience the luxurious Liz Earle range in all its radiant glory. With contents like Orange Flower Hand Repair, Botanical Shine Shampoo and Conditioner, Eyebright Soothing Eye Lotion, and Skin Repair Moisturiser, this calendar will make the festive season magical, and fill you with a warm glow of Christmas surprise and delight.

Available From: Boots now.

Brand: Soul Beauty
Price: £80 (currently on promotion for just £64 at Very!)

Contents: Soul Beauty's 12 Days of Christmas Advent calendar contains twelve fabulous full size, travel-friendly cosmetic tools, so unlike the traditional chocolate calendar, it'll last well past the festive season. Including best-selling Soul Beauty brushes, each one has shorter handles and a full-sized brush head, that fits inside the cosmetic pouch, and will be perfect for popping in to your bag or suitcase to use on the go.  All of the products inside are PETA registered, cruelty-free, and vegan, and each brush is coded so you know exactly what they're for, brows, face, or eyes.

Available From: Littlewoods, and Very now.

Brand: Décleor Paris

Price: £79.92 (currently on promotion for £63.90 at Just My Look!)

Contents: Décleor's 'For December I Just Want To Glow' Advent calendar is a luxurious calendar containing twenty-four of Décleor's best-selling products to prepare you for the holiday season. Behind the twenty-four doors are a host of gorgeous beauty products, including pampering skin and body care must-haves, such as Hydra Floral Hydrating Fluid, and Sating Softening Dry Oil to give you a relaxing experience amid the hectic festive season.

Available From: QVC, Feel Unique, Just My Look, and Zest Beauty now.

Brand: bareMinerals
Price: £79 / €74.99 (Currently £70 from Debenhams)

Contents: Loaded with twenty-four days of bareMinerals' best-sellers and fan favourites for complexion, eye, lip, and lash, the Out of This World Advent calendar from bareMinerals has it all- and then some. With covetable shades, gorgeous textures, and addictive finishes hidden behind every door, it's the ultimate gift for the beauty buff.

Available From: bareMinerals, Debenhams, and Douglas now.

Brand: Aveda
Price: £79 (currently on promotion for £67.15 at Debenhams and John Lewis!)

Contents: Aveda's 12 Days of Naturally Great Hair Advent calendar is filled with an assortment of hair care products in full and mini sizes to keep you going throughout the party season, including must-have styling products and damage remedies. Its contents are all made from natural ingredients, paraben and cruelty-free, and suitable for vegans and all hair types.

Available From: Debenhams, Fabled, John Lewis, and Look Fantastic now.

Brand: Look Fantastic

Price: £79

Contents: Featuring twenty-five magical beauty treats worth over £300, this premium collection from Look Fantastic contains a show-stopping line-up of the best products from the beauty industry. From skincare treats to tanning, hair care to cosmetics, branded tools and exclusive products, you'll discover something unique within every drawer from brands like Glam Glow, Molton Brown, Illamasqua, Caudalie, and more, as you count down to Christmas. Whether you want to open your eyes to an array of beauty luxuries or delight your family and friends with the ultimate beauty gift, this is one beauty calendar that is guaranteed to make December magical.

Available From: Look Fantastic now.

Brand: Lush

Price: £75 / $99.95

Contents: With a dozen limited edition treats from Lush's Christmas collection packed inside a festive reusable hat box, Lush's 12 Days of Christmas gift set is the perfect gift to give and receive this Christmas. The indulgent surprises inside range from the cocktail-scented Golden Wonder Bath Bomb to the bubblegum sweetness of everyone's favourite Snow Fairy Shower Gel, and the creamy Golden Pear Soap, along with nine fabulous other products for bath and shower. Once you're done, you can use the stunning 12 Days of Christmas themed hatbox to store your Christmas decorations, or to keep the rest of your Lush stash hidden from prying eyes.
Available From: Lush UK, and Lush USA now.

Brand: Clinque
Price: £76

Contents: This year's count down to Christmas will be the best one yet with the 24 Days of Clinique Advent calendar. Bursting with the brand's signature skincare, fragrance, and make up must-haves, including the Smart Night Custom-Repair Moisturiser, Pep-Start Eye Cream, and Clinique Pop Lip Colour and Primer, it's guaranteed to get Clinique fans and newcomers to the brand in to the festive spirit.

Available From: Clinique, Douglas, Parfum Dreams, and Selfridges now.

Brand: Green People

Price: £75

Contents: The first every beauty Advent calendar from organic beauty brand Green People, the Green Regime calendar features fifteen pampering treats worth £125 hidden behind twelve cardboard doors. You'll discover a new organic, cruelty-free skincare, hair care, bath & body care, or make up beauty favourite every day, from a mini Quinoa & Artichoke shampoo to a full size Voluminising Mascara. The products are even suitable for those of you with sensitive skin, eczema, psoriasis, and allergies.

Available From: Green People now.

Brand: Feel Unique

Price: £75

Contents: One of two Advent calendars from Feel Unique this year, The Little Beauty Parcel 24 Days of Beauty Treats Advent calendar is designed to look like a fairy-tale storybook with intricate, laser-cut doors for you to open and discover the magic within. As you count down to the big day, open the boxes to reveal a beauty treat picked by Feel Unique, with brands from all of the globe, including Ren, Nails Inc, Ciaté London, Percy & Reed, and many more. Each day reveals a selection of skincare, make up, and hair care full size and deluxe treats, so this calendar is the gift that keeps on giving.

Available From: Feel Unique now.

Brand: Holland & Barrett
Price: £70

Contents: This festive emerald green 25 Days of Cleaner Beauty Advent calendar from Holland & Barrett comes stocked with some of the nation's favourite cult health and beauty products. Containing a variety of SLS and paraben-free iconic beauty treats, including the backstage beauty secret Weleda Skin Food, the award-winning natural beauty brand Dr Organic, and the 100% pure and synthetic-free oils from Miaroma, this calendar is bursting with products guaranteed to ease your winter woes and get you in the festive spirit.

Available From: Holland and Barrett now.

Brand: Selfridges

Price: £70

Contents: Hand-selected by Selfridges' expert buyers, this limited edition Beauty Lovers Selection Box plays host to an extensive line-up of cutting-edge skincare and make up favourites from the likes of bestselling brands Zoeva, Limecrime, beautyblender, and Too Faced. Worth £245, it's the perfect way to seek out your new hero products at just a fraction of the original price. Prepare to be amazed.

Available From: Selfridges now.

Brand: Debenhams

Price: £70

Contents: Debenhams' exclusive Advent calendar is filled with twenty-four beauty treats worth over £150 from a wide selection of beauty brands including L'Occitane, Kat Von D, Too Faced, bareMinerals, MAC, and many more. Open each box to reveal a treasure trove of products from make up to skincare, and even a £5 Debenhams Beauty Gift Card, that will make you feel pampered and indulged throughout the whole of December.

Available From: Debenhams now.

Brand: WE

Price: £70

Contents: Empowered women empower women, which is why brands like Soap & Glory, NO 7, Champneys, Liz Earle, Joules and more have come together for the WE 24 Days of Beauty Advent calendar. Inside you'll find a wide variety of skin care, hair care, bath & body care, make up, and fragrance products in mini sizes to pamper yourself with over the festive season.. WE is a charity that makes a real difference in the lives of women around the world. £2 from the sale of each WE Advent calendar will go to WE in support of their women's empowerment programmes in developing countries. These programmes partner with women to teach skills in financial literacy, business, and leadership, helping women earn an income, build their savings, and lead changes in their communities. A purchase of this calendar will have a lasting impact of the life of another woman across the globe, and if that's not a reason to purchase this calendar, I don't know what is!

Available From: Boots now.

Brand: Birchbox

Price: £65

Contents: Filled with twenty-four beauty treats, inside the Birchbox Beauty Advent calendar you'll find brands like Benefit, Sand & Sky, and Lumene, to see you through the festive season in style. With contents worth £179, but a price tag of just £65, this calendar is fantastic value for money, and another one you're not going to want to miss.

Available From: Birchbox now.

Brand: Clarins
Price: £60

Contents: Back by popular demand for 2018, this year's Advent calendar from Clarins features twelve best-selling Clarins products to indulge yourself with this Christmas. Worth over £126, this collection of skincare favourites and make up essentials features two full size and ten travel size products, including Beauty Flash Balm, Supra Volume Mascara, and a full size Instant Light Lip Comfort Oil.

Available From: Boots, Clarins, Debenhams, Feel Unique, House of Fraser, and John Lewis now.

Brand: Make Up Revolution

Price: £60 (currently on promo for just £40!)

Contents: Presented in a keepsake nude gift box, this twelve-piece collection from Revolution contains new and exclusive make up products alongside some Revolution favourites. Included in the calendar is a blush and highlight palette, three exclusive eyeshadow palettes, exciting new shades of lip gloss, two new setting sprays, contour powder, a brow palette, eyeshadow and face primers, and a set of travel brushes.

Available From: Superdrug now.

Brand: You Beauty

Price: £60

Contents: Behind the doors of this year's You Beauty Advent calendar, the You Beauty experts have tucked twenty-four luxury beauty products from brands that you know and love, like Molton Brown, Charles Worthington, Garnier, and The White Company, worth a staggering £255. From statement make up to industry-applauded skincare, this pretty blue and gold calendar is filled with beauty treats so you can pamper your way through the festive season, and in to the New Year.

Available From: You Beauty. Currently sold out.

Brand: OPI

Price: £59.95 / €80 / $49.95

Contents: The Nutcracker and the Four Realms Advent calendar is part of OPI's new Christmas collection in collaboration with the upcoming Disney movie 'The Nutcracker and the Four Realms'. This twenty-five day Advent calendar features twelve of the fifteen brand new limited edition Nutcracker nail shades which have been inspired by the colours of the four realms- The Land of Flowers, The Land of Snow, The Land of Sweets, and The Fourth Realm. It also includes thirteen popular classic OPI nail colours, including shades from last year's wintry Iceland collection, so there's an almost perfect balance of new and classic nail shades waiting for you inside. There are festive reds, delicate pinks, icy whites, decadent golds, mesmerising blues, and so much more, providing you with something for every mood, outfit, and occasion to keep your nails looking fabulous throughout the Christmas season- and beyond. This is the beauty calendar I've personally gone with this year, and it's amazing! You can read my full review of it and see photos of the contents here.

Available From: Candy Shop Cosmetics, John Lewis, Nail Polish Direct, OPI UK, Sephora, Ulta, and 123 Hair Beauty now.

Brand: Sothys

Price: £59.95
Contents: Sothys Advent calendar is a twenty-four day beauty calendar filled with twenty-four mini skincare and bath & body products for you to enjoy this Christmas. Contents include essential ampoules, Energising Night Cream, Invigorating Body Scrub, Detoxifying Youth Serum, and much, much more.

Available From: Skin Fantastic now.

Brand: Rituals

Price: £59.50

Contents: With The Ritual of Advent calendar, you can enjoy a luxurious Rituals product behind every window. This festive Advent calendar includes a unique selection of little luxuries worth £120, including skincare, bath & body care, and fragrance products, plus four special Advent candles to light as you count down to Christmas. This is the perfect present to give or receive this Christmas.

Available From: Rituals, Douglas, Feel Unique, John Lewis, Look Fantastic, and QVC now.

Brand: Paul and Joe

Price: £56

Contents: You'll discover an assortment of beauty treats in Paul & Joe's 'Make Up Collection 2018 12 Days of Christmas' Advent calendar this holiday season. Featuring Paul and Joe fashion designer Sophie's two cats, Jypsy and Nounette, this beautifully illustrated calendar contains twelve limited edition surprises, including lipstick, powder, and hand lotion. This is one calendar I'd love to explore this Advent! Look how cute it is!

Available From: Beauty Bay now.

Brand: Nuxe

Price: £59

Contents: The NUXE Beauty Countdown gift set contains a coveted selection of face and body products housed in a decorative box with a geometric design and holographic effects. From multi-purpose dry oil to a cleansing gel and lip balm to delicious Løy Organic tea bags, there's a mini treat behind every door to count down the festive season in style.

Available From: John Lewis, Look Fantastic, Marks and Spencers, and Nuxe now.

Brand: ASOS

Price: £55

Contents: The first of three beauty Advent calendars from ASOS this year, The Face + Body Advent calendar features twenty four beauty treats for hair, skin, and face. Contents include MAC Strobe Cream Hydrant Lumineux, Bobbi Brown Smokey Eye Mascara, Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto, and much, much more. The calendar's packaging is also completely recyclable because caring for the planet is cool.

Available From: ASOS now.

Brand: Aquasource

Price: £52.95 / €59.99

Contents: This exclusive and limited edition Advent calendar brings you twenty-four luxury moments in environmentally friendly packaging that will make the time until Christmas morning even more enchanting. Every day in December, you'll be surprised with a different make up, skin care, fragrance or bath & body beauty must-have from iconic beauty brands Biotherm, Lancome, Giorgio Armani, Kiehls, and Yves Saint Laurent.

Available From: Douglas, and Parfum Dreams now.

Brand: Ciaté
Price: £50

Contents: The original beauty Advent calendar from nail polish expert Ciaté is back for 2018, and it may just be their best calendar yet! This year's Mini Mani Month features twenty mini and one full size paint pot, including nine new and exclusive shades featuring the powerfully-pigmented gel-wear Gelology formula for long lasting wear and uber shine. Inside, you'll also find one mini treatment, one long-wear Gelology topcoat, and one special limited edition surprise. The contents are all paraben and gluten free, and suitable for vegans. (I had last year's calendar, which was similar to this one, and I loved counting down to Christmas with it every day last year. I know it's a cliche, but it really did make every day of Advent feel like Christmas morning, and I'm still using the nail polishes almost a year later! Would definitely recommend).

Available From: Ciaté, ASOS, Sephora, and Very now.

Brand: NYX
Price: £50 (currently only £39.99 from Beauty N Style!)

Contents: Go on a sweet journey with the Sugar Trip 24 Days of Beauty Advent calendar from NYX Professional Make Up. Featuring fan fave formulas in twenty-four new shades, this limited-edition collection will take you through a make up loving dreamworld, where you'll uncover stunning lippies, like Soft Matte Lip Cream and Butter Gloss, as well as velvety eyeshadows, highlighters, and blush along the way. From ten blendable powders to fourteen mid-size lip colours, this amazing assortment is your one-stop-shop for treats.

Available From: ASOS, Beauty N Style, Boots, Debenhams, Douglas, Feel Unique, HQ Hair, Look Fantastic, NYX UK, NYX USA, and Very now. 

Brand: Revolution

Price: £50 (currently on promotion for just £30!)

Contents: New for this year, Revolution's geometric Christmas tree-shaped Advent calendar is filled with make up surprises for face, eyes, and lips to get you excited for the festive season. Behind every door you'll find Revolution favourites including highlighters, lip glosses, and lipsticks, plus a brand new colour-way of their bestselling Re-loaded Eyeshadow Palette.

Available From: Superdrug now.

Brand: Revolution

Price: £50 (currently on promotion for just £40!)

Contents: If you're a lip addict, you'll love Revolution's Lip Advent calendar featuring a shade and finish for every mood. Behind every door you'll find a selection of matte and satin lipsticks, lip liners, lip glosses, and glitter liquid lipsticks, which couldn't be more perfect for the party season!

Available From: Superdrug now.

Brand: Amazon Beauty

Price: £50

Contents: The limited edition 2018 Amazon Beauty Advent calendar contains a combination of twenty-four skincare hair care, make up, and nail care products and deluxe samples worth £195 from some of our most-loved beauty brands, including Elemis, Real Techniques, Rituals, and more. Pull out the box with the relevant date, and open it up to reveal your daily beauty treat. The future boxes will then appear by dropping down. You'll also be able to instantly buy the products you loved in the Advent calendar by scanning the Amazon Smile Codes included in the calendar.

Available From: Amazon now.

Brand: Maybelline

Price: £49.99 (currently just £37 at ASOS!)

Contents: If you want to look flawless in time for the festive season, the Maybelline 12 Day Beauty Advent calendar is the perfect pick. In this calendar, you'll find twelve doors, each hiding one of your favourite Maybelline products inside, including Lash Sensational Mascara, Baby Skin Primer, Superstay Nail Varnish, Colour Sensational Lipstick, and much more.

Available From: Argos, ASOS, Look Fantastic, and Very now.

Brand: Aldi

Price: £49

Contents: If you want to add a touch of glamour to the Christmas count down this year without a triple figure price tag, check out Aldi's Luxury Advent calendar, which appears to be highly inspired by Jo Malone. This stylish calendar has twenty-four drawers, each filled with a lovely skin care, fragrance, candle, or bath & body gift, in a range of scents that include Pomegranate, Blackberry & Bay, Lime, Basil & Mandarin, and more. Perfect for showing that special person how much you care this Christmas.

Available From: Aldi now. (Currently sold out online; try in store!)

Brand: Nails Inc

Price: £49 (currently just £43.02 from QVC!)

Contents: This twelve-piece Advent calendar from Nails Inc and Inc.redible features a selection of polish colours, nail care essentials, lip colours, face masks, and more, including best-selling Kensington Caviar Top Coat, and a coconut-infused nail polish remover pot.

Available From: ASOS, John Lewis, Nails Inc, Next, The Perfume Shop, and QVC now.

Brand: L'Occitane

Price: £49

Contents: L'Occitane's much-loved beauty Advent calendar is back for 2018. Illustrated by the fashion house CASTELBAJAC Paris, this beauty Advent calendar features twenty-four of L'Occitane's most loved products, in mini sizes with everything from shower gels to shampoos, and soaps to eau de toilettes. Contents include Cherry Blossom Shower Gel, Shea Butter Foot Cream, Verbena Eau de Toilette, Almond Delicious Soap, and many, many more. It sells out every year, so don't miss out! (I've bought L'Occitane calendars twice in recent years, which both had similar contents to this one, and they were such a treat. I couldn't recommend this calendar more!)

Available From: Debenhams, Feel Unique, John Lewis, and L'Occitane now.

Brand: Elemis

Price: £49

Contents: With Elemis's Seven Stars of Christmas calendar, you'll discover the secret to radiant skin day and night, with this collection of their best-selling beauty heroes. Contents include Soothing Apricot Toner, Papaya Enzyme Peel, Pro-Collagen Hydra-Gel Eye Masks, and more. Suitable for all skin types.

Available From: Debenhams now.

Brand: Mavala

Price: £45

Contents: This beautifully presented 12 Days of Christmas calendar from Mavala has a little Mavala treat in each of the twelve drawers. With treats from Mavala's award-winnning Mini Colour range, the new Swiss Skin Solution, nail treatments, and tweezers with a life time guarantee, this calendar is brimming with beauty treats to make you or a loved one feel fabulous this Christmas.

Available From: Amazon, and Feel Unique now.

Brand: Boots No7
Price: £42

Contents: Boots No7 have returned with a new beauty Advent calendar for Christmas 2018, and if previous Christmases are anything to go by, it's sure to sell out fast. With an ultimate collection of twenty-five luxurious skincare and make up treats waiting to be revealed behind each door (worth a whopping £177), this is one calendar you won't want to miss.
Available From: Boots now.

Brand: Maybelline
Price: £40.41 / €44.95

Contents: The Maybelline Do-It-Yourself Advent calendar will make the pre-Christmas season even more beautiful with twenty-four products, and great materials to design yourself. The set includes everything you need to create the Advent calendar yourself, with lovingly designed bags and stickers with which the products can be easily and individually packaged. Once you're done, you'll discover twenty-four Maybelline make up products that will sweeten the wait for Christmas, including nail colours, eyeshadows, mascara, lip colours and more. With such a variety of products, the Maybelline Advent calendar will leave nothing to be desired for beauty lovers.

Available From: Amazon, DM, Flaconi, Fmappsale, and Rossman, now.

Brand: Soap and Glory

Price: £40

Contents: With twenty-four beauty-full soaprises and glam delights, it's beauty galore in-store behind every door with Soap and Glory's 'It's In The Calendar' Advent calendar. Inside you'll find mini versions of your pampering faves like Clean On Me shower gel, Scrub of Your Life body buffer, Sexy Mother Pucker lip glosses, Crazy Sexy Kohl liners, and much more. It's the perfect Advent calendar for beauty lovers everywhere!

Available From: Boots now.

Brand: Jack Wills

Price: £40 (£35 at Jack Wills)

Contents: Jack Wills' countdown to Christmas Advent calendar is the perfect gift for Jack Wills' fans. It's packed full of sweet-smelling JW goodies, and features their favourite fragrances, nail varnishes, make up brushes, body lotions, and more.

Available From: Amazon, Boots , and Jack Wills now.

Brand: Cath Kidston

Price: £40

Contents: Cath Kidston have surprised us with their very first beauty Advent calendar this Christmas, and it's, unsurprisingly, one of the prettiest beauty calendars of 2018. Would you expect anything less of the brand? Featuring the iconic Cath Kidston townhouse design, each door will reveal a different beauty necessity as you count down to Christmas. Inside you'll find a selection of twenty-four mini beauty products including hand creams, soaps, body scrubs, cuticle cream, lip balms, and body lotions in beautiful CK packaging, for full body cleansing and hydrating this festive season.

Available From: All Beauty, Amazon, Boots, Cath Kidston, Daisy Park, Hintons, and Very now.

Brand: Morris & Co
Price: £40 (currently only £26.66 from Ocado!)

Contents: Morris & Co have mixed two iconic, original prints by William Morris, Golden Lily and Strawberry Thief, to create a joyous, unique, and luxurious Advent calendar for the ultimate festive count down. Fragranced with two signature scents, the first bursting with fresh citrus scents of tangerine and bergamot, blended with cinnamon and nutmeg spices on an earthy base of cedarwood. The second with rich, earthy base notes of amber, sandalwood and patchouli, topped with refreshing notes of red berries on a heart of rose.Each door will reveal a different beauty necessity for the Christmas count down.

Available From: All Beauty, Amazon, Chemist 4 U, English Designer Gifts, John Lewis, Moonpig, Ocado, and Waterstones now. 

Brand: Baylis & Harding
Price: £40 (currently just £22.75 at Fragrance Direct!)

Contents: Featuring a gorgeous festive design, this 12 Days of Christmas Advent calendar from Baylis & Harding includes a selection of sumptuous shower crémes, shower gels, lotions, and much more. With twelve treats in total, this Baylis & Harding calendar celebrates the brand's signature scents including Sweet Mandarin & Grapefruit, Jojoba, Silk & Almond Oil, Midnight Fig & Pomegranate, and Prosecco Fizz.

Available From: Debenhams, Fragrance Direct, Littlewoods, Next, and Very now.

Brand: Nivea
Price: £39.99 (currently only £19.99 at Amazon!)

Contents: Another debut for 2018, Nivea's first beauty Advent calendar contains a combination of twenty-four of your favourite Nivea skincare, lip care, and bath & body products. It will treat you to a different beauty gift each day in the run up to Christmas, and allow you to experience smooth, cleansed skin, and luscious lips during the party season. Contents include Refreshing Moisture Mask, Soft Moisturising Cream, Creme & Oil Pearls Cherry Blossom Shower Cream, and much more.

Available From: Amazon now.

Brand: Marks and Spencers

Price: £35 (£280, but £35 when you spend £35 on selected M&S products).

Contents: M&S are back for another year with their ever popular beauty Advent calendar, and it's filled with iconic products loved by beauty editors and M&S customers alike. Inside the Book of Beauty, you'll find twenty-five numbered boxes, each containing a therapeutic skincare product or a quality make up treat from brands like Ren, L'Occitane, Nuxe, Eyeko, and many more. Perfect for pampering yourself with throughout the holiday season. This calendar retails for £280, but, as usual, it's available for just £35 when you spend £35 on selected M&S homeware, which is an amazing saving! It sells out quickly every year, so if you're interested in this one, make sure you pick one up fast!

Available From: Marks and Spencers now. (Sold out online, but available in store).

Brand: Sleek
Price: £35

Contents: The Sleek Make Up 'Can't Wait Another Day' Advent calendar has got you covered this Christmas with a bunch of Sleek bestsellers, and some amazing exclusive surprises. Inside you'll find twenty-four make up treats from Matte Me Lip Creams to Twist Up Eye Pencils, and I-Divine Eyeshadow palettes to Matte Nail Varnishes, and much, much more.

Available From: Boots now.

Brand: The Bomb Cosmetics

Price: £35 (currently £24.45 from All Beauty and Amazon!)

Contents: The 12 Days of Christmas Advent calendar gift pack from The Bomb Cosmetics contains twelve festive Bath Blasters that will help you relax and unwind after all those long days spent preparing for Christmas and enjoying the festivities. If you're a fan of Lush bath bombs, I'm confident you'll love The Bomb Cosmetics' products and this calendar, too. You may also like this soap and Bath Blaster filled calendar from the brand, which has been around for the past few Christmases.
Available From: The Bomb Cosmetics, All Beauty, and Amazon now.

Brand: Holland & Barrett

Price: £35 

Contents: The 12 Days of Cleaner Beauty Advent calendar from Holland & Barrett is packed full with cleaner beauty treats and trends. Containing a selection of skin care, hair care, lip care, and bath & body care products worth £59 from brands including Burt's Bees, Dr Organic, Weleda, and Naturtint, is perfect for natural beauty fans. Holland & Barrett has also included vouchers on the inside of the doors of this pretty pink calendar, containing a wide range of seasonal offers, which can be redeemed in store or online.
Available From: Holland & Barrett now.

Brand: Weleda

Price: £34.95

Contents: With Weleda's Nature's Collection Advent calendar, you'll be able to explore the very best that Weleda has to offer this festive season. With twelve different doors revealing exclusively curated, coveted, and cult skincare and bath & body products, the Christmas season will last that little bit longer with this special, limited edition gift. The products are all 100% natural, dermatologically tested, free from synthetic preservatives, and suitable for vegetarians.

Available From: Content Beauty & Wellbeing, Gorgeous Shop, Holland & Barrett, Look Fantastic, and Weleda now.

Brand: Feel Unique

Price: £32 / €39

Contents: The second and most affordable calendar from Feel Unique this year is 12 Days of Beauty. Every morning in the countdown to Christmas, you'll be able to wake up and open one of the magical doors to reveal a beauty treat picked by Feel Unique. With a mix of skincare, make up, and hair care, and brands from all over the globe- including Skyn Iceland, Phillip B, and Charlotte Tilbury, this really is the gift that keeps on giving.

Available From: Feel Unique UK, and Feel Unique France now.

Brand: George 

Price: £30

Contents: TBC

Available From: George at ASDA November.

Brand: Bubble T

Price: £29.99 / $40

Contents: This super-sized Advent calendar from Bubble T contains everything you need to liven up your bath or shower time this festive season. From bath bombs to shower scrubs, this Advent calendar contains a variety of products in all three of their signature fragrances: zingy lemongrass & green tea, Moroccan mint tea & sweet hibiscus, and acai berry tea. The products are all paraben and SLS free, and will leave you feeling great and your skin nourished this holiday season.

Available From: Beauty Expert, Feel Unique, and Ocado now.

Brand: Superdrug Studio London

Price: £26 (currently on promotion for £18!)

Contents: This twenty-four day Advent calendar features a selection of Studio London make up, nail polish, and beauty tools including lip glosses, mascara, and glitter eye liners.

Available From: Superdrug

Brand: Revolution

Price: £25

Contents: In addition to three Advent calendars for 2018, Revolution have brought out a brand new calendar to help you can countdown to New Year's Eve, and fight those post-Christmas blues. This seven day calendar features seven new Revolution make up products that have never been seen before to help prepare you for the New Year, including Eyeshadow Palette Reloaded, Palette Illuminator Spot Light, and Red Lips Liquid Metal.

Available From: Revolution Beauty, Revolution France, Kosmetik 4 Less, Beauty 88, and Boozy Shop now.

Brand: Next

Price: £25

Contents: Next's beauty Advent calendar is filled with fragrances, bath and body products, and make up, from eau de toilettes and bath bombs, to body scrubs and lip glosses.

Available From: Next now.

Brand: ASOS

Price: £25

Contents: This twelve day calendar from ASOS features a mix of skincare, make up, and hair care products from popular brands like Pureology, Eyeko, and Starskin. The packaging is also completely recyclable, so you can do your part to help the planet once you've opened the last window, and enjoyed the calendar.

Available From: ASOS now.

Brand: Colour Cargo

Price: £25

Contents: You can count down to Christmas in glamorous style with this Advent calendar from Colour Cargo, featuring twenty-four windows with a different nail polish behind each one. The set includes 23 x 6ml nail polishes, and 1 x 10ml nail polish.

Available From: Debenhams now.

Brand: Academy of Colour

Price: £25

Contents: This calendar from Academy of Colour boasts twenty-four make up and nail essentials including eyeshadow trios, lip glosses, metallic nail polish, and more.

Available From: Debenhams now.

Brand: Love Urban Beauty

Price: £24.99

Contents: Love Urban Beauty's '24 Days of Beauty Treats' Advent calendar features a different cosmetics treat behind every window. Inside you'll find make up, nail polishes, and beauty tools, including eyeshadow quads, blushers, lipsticks, and make up applicators.

Available From: Amazon, Forever Cosmetics, Love Urban Beauty, TJC now.

Brand: Superdrug Bloom Collection

Price: £24 (currently on promotion for £12!)

Contents: This beautifully illustrated Bloom Collection Town House calendar features twelve different 8ml eau de toilette fragrances, which can be worn individually or layered to create personalised scents.

Available From: Superdrug now.

Brand: My Mood

Price: £20

Contents: My Mood's 'Twelve Days of Fizzmas' bath bomb Advent calendar contains twelve different bath bombs to help you destress with a relaxing bath at the end of a long day of enjoying the festivities.

Available From: Boots

Brand: Technic Winter Wonderland

Price: £19.99

Contents: This beautifully packaged twenty-four day Advent calendar from Technic is filled with a variety of bath and body products, including bath fizzers, mini soaps, bath salts, and a selection of handy accessories.

Available From: Argos now.

Brand: Q-KI

Price: £19.99 (currently just £9.99 at Fragrance Direct!)

Contents: Celebrate the run up to Christmas with a beautiful new make up item every single day with the Q-KI London Advent calendar. Inside you'll find eye shadow palettes, lipsticks, nail polishes, cosmetic accessories, and much more.

Available From: Amazon, Flubit, Fragrance Direct, Groupon, Littlewoods, Perfume Click, Very now.

Brand: W7

Price: £19

Contents: The W7 beauty Advent calendar contains twenty-four beauty products and accessories including nail polish, lipstick, and mascara.

Available From: Amazon, Fashion World, Fragrance Direct, Kosmetik 4 Less, The Perfume Shop, and Treat Your Skin now.

Brand: Baylis and Harding

Price: £18 (currently just £9.99 from Fragrance Direct!)

Contents: Another debut for 2018, this Beauticology Advent calendar from Baylis and Harding is a fun beauty treat for the Christmas season. Behind the twenty four windows you'll discover twenty four products in an assortment of Beauticology Special Delivery Collection sweet scents, including Candy Cane, Peppermint Swirl, and Vanilla Icing- and, apparently, they all smell good enough to eat. Treats inside include bath fizzers, soaps, and a body wash.

Available From: Amazon, Debenhams, Fragrance Direct, Groupon, and Ocado now.

Brand: Technic

Price: £16

Contents: This cosmetics cube Advent Calendar from Technic contains twenty-four beauty products and accessories including nail polish, lipsticks, and eyeshadows.

Available From: Fashion World now.

Brand: Technic

Price: £16 (currently just £8 from North West Cosmetics!)

Contents: Technic's Ski Chalet cosmetics calendar contains twenty-four beauty products and accessories for eyes, cheeks, nails, and lips in a ski chalet-themed calendar.

Available From: All Beauty, Amazon UK, Amazon France, Fashion World, G Stores, Mix Match Makeup, North West Cosmetics, and Simply Be now.

Brand: Technic

Price: £16 (currently only £8 from North West Cosmetics!)

Contents: Another one from Technic, this Meteor Glitter Ball Advent calendar features twenty-four beauty products and accessories including nail polish, lipsticks, and eyeshadows.

Available From: All Beauty, Fashion World, North West Cosmetics, and Simply Be now.

Brand: Superdrug Flutter

Price: £16 (currently on promotion at just £8!)

Contents: This twelve day Advent calendar allows you to celebrate the twelve days of Christmas with a different make up treat behind every window. Contents include lip gloss, nail polish, eyeshadow, and mascara.

Available From: Superdrug now.

Brand: Mad Beauty Disney

Price: £16

Contents: Fans of Disney will love this twelve day Disney Princess Castle Advent calendar, designed exclusively for Boots by Mad Beauty. Hidden behind the twelve doors are twelve great beauty products in cute Disney packaging including bath fizzers, bubble bath, lip balm, and a face mask.

Available From: Boots now.

Brand: Next

Price: £15

Contents: Countdown to Christmas with Next's Miss Pink Advent calendar, which promises a different beauty treat behind every door. Nestled inside are fragrances, bath fizzers, bubble bath, lip balm, nail polish, and nail stickers.

Available From: Next now.

Brand: Lottie London

Price: £14.99

Contents: Get selfie-ready this holiday season with Lottie London's 12 Days of Slay. Featuring a mix of their best-selling lip, face, and eye products, this is the ultimate beauty countdown to keep you Insta-ready in a flash! Contents include eyeshadows, highlighters, liquid lipsticks, and more.

Available From: Feel Unique, Pretty Little Thing, and ASOS now.

Brand: Bubble

Price: £14

Contents: This snowflake print Bubbles Advent calendar contains bath fizzers, bath salts, bath confetti, bath soaps, and bath pearls to help you relax after those long days enjoying the celebrations, and preparing for Christmas.

Available From: Fashion World, and JD Williams now.

Brand: Mad Beauty

Price: £14 (currently on promotion for just £7!)

Contents: Exclusively designed for Superdrug by Mad Beauty, this twelve day Disney Snow White Advent calendar features twelve bath and body products to enjoy as you count down to Christmas, all with a fresh apple fragrance. Contents include body lotions, bath fizzers, lip balms, and more.

Available From: Superdrug now.

Brand: Mad Beauty
Price: £14 (currently on promotion for just £7!)

Contents: To celebrate the 90th birthday of Disney's most famous cartoon character, Mad Beauty have created this Mickey Mouse Advent calendar exclusively for Superdrug. It features twelve individual bath and body products which all have a subtle vanilla scent and feature Disney's "90" logo, including hand creams, body washes, bath fizzers, and more.

Available From: Superdrug now.

Brand: Mad Beauty

Price: £13.99

Contents: Beauty Extras is another calendar from Mad Beauty, this time available exclusively from ASOS. This twelve day boxed calendar contains twelve bath and body products, including body lotions, bath fizzers, lip balms, and more.

Available From: ASOS now.

Brand: Mad Beauty

Price: £13.99

Contents: This Tinkerbell-themed bath and body calendar from Mad Beauty contains a different beauty treat behind each of its twelve doors. Inside you'll find a body lotion, bath fizzer, hand cream, nail files, and more.

Available From: ASOS now.

Brand: Gloss

Price: £12.50 

Contents: Exclusive to Boots, the Gloss Beauty Advent calendar has twenty-four make up products and beauty tools behind its twenty four windows, including eyeshadows, brow powder, nail colours, lip glosses, and much more.

Available From: Boots now.

Brand: Mad Beauty

Price: £12

Contents: This calendar from Mad Beauty features twelve products behind twelve doors, including creams, balms, bath fizzers and more in the cutest packaging ever.

Available From: ASOS now.

Brand: Matalan

Price: £12

Contents: Matalan's twelve day beauty Advent calendar has a different bath and body treat behind every door in your favourite boozy fragrances, including prosecco, gin and tonic, and espresso martini. The products inside include bubble baths, body lotions, hand creams, shower gels and bath fizzers.

Available From: Matalan now.

Brand: Technic

Price: £12 (currently on promotion for just £8!)

Contents: You'll find everything you need to dazzle over the Christmas season inside Technic's Glitter Ball Advent calendar. This twenty-four day Advent calendar is filled with make up surprises, and beauty tools, from eyeshadows and nail varnishes, to lip glosses and brows pencils, and much more.

Available From: Superdrug now.

Brand: Wilko Glow

Price: £10

Contents: You can count down to Christmas in style with a lavish surprise waiting for you each day of Advent in Wilko's Glow Beauty Advent calendar. Nestled inside are twenty four beauty treats and accessories, including everything you need to keep refreshed and relaxed during the festive season. Contents include scented candles, bath bombs, nail polish, hand creams, nail files, and much more.

Available From: Wilko now.

Brand: Despicable Me

Price: £10

Contents: Young fans of Despicable Me will love this this Minions 'It's So Fluffy!' 12 Days of Christmas Calendar. Behind its cardboard windows you'll find twelve fluffy gifts including nail polish, lip gloss, hair accessories, a heart-shaped mirror, and more.

Available From: Boots now.

Brand: Chit Chat

Price: £9.99

Contents: The Chit Chat cosmetic Advent calendar is a fun and uniquely packaged calendar that would be ideal for tweens and young teenagers. Inside await a variety of beauty goodies including lip glosses, eye shadows, nail polish, and accessories.

Available From: Argos now.

Brand: Wilko Kiss

Price: £6

Contents: This year's most budget-friendly beauty calendar is the Kiss make up Advent calendar from Wilko coming in at a tiny £6. Perfect for treating yourself without breaking the bank. With an essential piece of make up behind each door, it will keep you pampered all the way to the big day. Contents include eyeshadows, nail polish, lip gloss, accessories, and more.

Available From: Wilko now.

European Advent Calendars

Brand: Clarins

Price: €129.50

Contents: This calendar from Clarins is filled with twenty-four beauty surprises for you to enjoy as you count down to Christmas. Inside is a curated collection of essential make up and skin care products to smooth, hydrate, and prep your skin for make up, including cleansers, face masks, mascara, primer, and more.

Available From: Sephora now.

Brand: L'Oreal

Price: €99

Contents: This limited edition Advent calendar from L'Oreal Paris is a twenty-four day calendar filled with twenty-three shades of nail polish, with a surprise waiting for you on the 24th to brighten your Christmas Eve.

Available From: Nocibé now.

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Brand: Sephora

Price: €89

Contents: One of two calendar from Sephora this year, Sephora Beauty To Go is packed full with twenty-four beautiful surprises from twenty-four exclusive beauty brands including Benefit, Marc Jacobs, NARS, Too Faced, and more. This calendar contains a selection of Sephora's favourite skin care, make up, and fragrance products worth €206 for you to discover or rediscover, which are sure to quickly become essentials in your beauty routine if they're not already.

Available From: Sephora now.

Brand: Clarins

Price: €86.90

Contents: Another one from Clarins, this time a twelve day calendar filled with twelve beauty surprises for you to discover as you count down the twelve days of Christmas. Awaiting you inside its twelve pull-out drawers are essential make up and skin care treats to give you glowing skin, and hydrate and prep your skin ready for make up. Contents include a cleanser, face mask, mascara, beauty balm, and more.

Available From: Nocibé now.

Brand: L'Oreal

Price: €75

Contents: L'Oreal Paris offers an Advent calendar that contains beautiful surprises to discover each day in the run up to Christmas. It features no less than twenty full-sized best-selling make up products and accessories, along with mini and travel-sized skin care and hair care treats such as clay masks and the iconic Elseve mini extraordinary oil. With contents worth €220, this is one calendar you're not going to want to miss out on.

Available From: L'Oreal Paris now.

Brand: Alessandro

Price: €63.85

Contents: This year's Advent calendar from the international brand Allessandro contains twenty-three unique 5ml nail polishes, and one 10ml nail polish to enjoy on Christmas Eve. Each nail polish is vegan friendly, and free of harmful substances.

Available From: Amazon now.

Brand: Atelier Cologne

Price: €60

Contents: Atelier Cologne's Discovery Advent calendar for men and women is not only a delight for the eyes but also for all the other senses. In the run up to Christmas, a wide variety of olfactory surprises and natural beauty products will welcome you in to each new December day, including a range of Colognes Absolues. It's up to you whether you keep them for yourself or share them with a loved one!

Available From: Atelier Cologne now.

Brand: Birchbox

Price: €59 (€49 for subscribers)

Contents: Birchbox France has its own beauty Advent calendar this year, containing twenty four beauty products in a glittering blue box to enjoy in the run up to Christmas.

Available From: Birchbox now.

Brand: Maybelline

Price: €51

Contents: The European offering from Maybelline allows you to enjoy the Christmas season with twenty-four make up and nail polish treats (plus accessories), including everything from mascaras and nail polishes to foundation and eye lash curlers.

Available From: Amazon France now.

Brand: Essie

Price: €49.99

Contents: This Advent calendar from Essie will make every day of Advent even more magical with the twenty-four beauty surprises waiting inside. With classic Essie nail polishes, gel couture colours, rich nail care, and more, this is the perfect calendar for any nail polish addict. Gimme gimme!

Available From: Douglas now.

Brand: L'Oreal

Price: €49.99

Contents: This limited edition Advent calendar from L'Oreal Paris features a festively glamourous look, and contains twenty-four cosmetic surprises to make the Christmas season even more magical. Contents include mascara, lip liners, nail polish, accessories, and more.

Available From: Douglas now.

Brand: Nocibé

Price: €49.95

Contents: Embrace the magic of the Christmas season with this beautifully designed Nutcracker Advent calendar by Roxy Lapassade for Nocibé. Its pretty pink and gold colour scheme and stunning illustrations will carry you in to the magic of Christmas. Open the doors of the calendar, and let yourself be surprised day after day by the wonderful beauty surprises in the drawers. Enjoy a generous assortment of skin care, bath & body, make up, and accessories, and everything you need to pamper yourself and prepare for the end of year celebrations.To keep the magic of Christmas alive even longer, you can reuse the Advent calendar for beauty or jewellery storage after the holidays.

Available From: Nocibé now.

Brand: Art Deco

Price: €49.95

Contents: Waiting for Christmas will be wonderful with this Advent calendar from Artdeco. With twenty-four small make up surprises inside, it will make every single day of Advent beautiful, and make the pre-Christmas season fly by.

Available From: Douglas now.

Brand: Marionnaud

Price: €39.99

Contents: Marionnaud's twenty-four day Advent calendar is filled with every day make up, skin care, and nail care products and accessories from twelve beauty brands including Blinc, Models Own, Ioma, and of course, Marrionaud.

Available From: Marionnaud now.

Brand: Maybelline

Price: €34.99

Contents: With this Advent calendar from Maybelline, beauty enthusiasts can look forward to fifteen full-size Maybelline bestsellers, six make up accessories, and three samples from the popular beauty brand. From mascara to eyeliners and nail polishes to accessories, this calendar contains everything you need to create the perfect make up looks this Christmas and beyond.

Available From: Douglas now.

Brand: Catrice

Price: €34.95

Contents: TBC

Available From: Amazon, and Kosmetik 4 Less now.

Brand: Sephora

Price: €29.99

Contents: Sephora's enchanting budget-friendly Advent calendar contains twenty-four beauty surprises, with products for make up,skin care, and bath & body, plus accessories. Open a window a day to discover eyeshadows, eye make up removal wipes, effervescent bath cubes, lip colours and more, for a touch of fun and magic every day until Christmas.

Available From: Sephora now.

Brand: Arcaya

Price: €29.99

Contents: Behind every door of the Arcaya calendar hides a cosmetic ampoule for intensive beauty care. These little beauty highlights make the Advent days even more magical, and will each give you a radiant look for the holidays. Included in the calendar are four 1.5ml vials of the hyaluronic cures, Lift Express, Collagen Flash Beauty, Hyaluron Crystal, and Silk Night.

Available From: Douglas now.

Brand: Douglas

Price: €29.99

Contents: The count down to Christmas will pass quickly with this enchanting Advent calendar from Douglas. Waiting to be discovered inside are twenty-four make up, skin care, bath & body and fragrance beauty surprises from luxury brands Jil Sander, Davidoff, Joop, and Lancaster, which are sure to put a smile on your face this Christmas.

Available From: Douglas now.

Brand: Douglas

Price: €29.99

Contents: This Advent calendar from Douglas will beautify the pre-Christmas season with twenty-four magical skin care, fragrance, make up, and bath & body care beauty surprises from brands including Abercrombie & Fitch, Starskin, Ari by Ariana Grande, Daytox, and more.

Available From: Douglas now.

Brand: Boulevard de Beauté

Price: €29.99

Contents: You'll be enchanted on each of the twenty-four days of Advent with this Advent calendar from Boulevard de Beauté, which is filled with make up treats and accessories. Inside you'll find colour-coordinated cosmetics from eyeshadow and nail polish to lip gloss and lipstick to create the perfect look for Christmas Eve or for the glittering New Year's Eve party.

Available From: Douglas now.

Brand: Peggy Sage

Price: €29.90

Contents: The Peggy Sage Advent calendar will prepare you for the magic of Christmas with twenty-four days of beauty in the run up to Christmas. Hidden inside are thirteen nail polishes and accessories to beautify your nails, 10 make up products for festive party looks, and one sparkling Swarovski surprise. This year, Santa has also slipped gift coupons in to thirty of Peggy Sage's calendars at random, and the lucky winners will receive a prestigious box of surprises from the brand.

Available From: Bleu Libellule now.

Brand: Jozz

Price: €26.95

Contents: Jozz' Advent calendar is back with a mix of make up products, bath products, and accessories this year. Inside you'll find eyeshadows, lipstick, nail polish, effervescent bath products, and much more.

Available From: Beauty Success now.

Brand: Boulevard de Beauté

Price: €24.99

Contents: This Angelic Beauty cosmetics Advent calendar features twenty-four colour-coordinated beauty surprises from nail polish to eyeshadow, and lipstick to accessories to put a smile on your face every day of Advent. 

Available From: Douglas now.

Brand: Essence

Price: €24.95

Contents: The limited edition Advent calendar by Essence offers exclusive products specially developed for the calendar, as well as best sellers from the range in a limited design and original sizes for eyes, lips, face, and nails. With its cute design, this fold-out calendar is sure to fit in with your Christmas decorations, and will make the time until Christmas Eve go by in a flash with lots of joy and twenty-four fabulous gifts.

Available From: Douglas, and Kosmetik 4 Less now.

Brand: Bleu Libellule

Price: €23

Contents: This Blue Winter Advent calendar from Bleue Libellule is packed full of beauty treats for you to enjoy every day of Advent from the 1st to the 24th. Open each box to discover make up, nail polish, and accessories inside, including everything from eyeshadow palettes and lip gloss, to nail polish and applicators.

Available From: Bleu Libellule now.

Brand: Bleu Libellule

Price: €23

Contents: A second calendar from Bleu Libellule, this tree-like calendar is filled with a multitude of make up and nail surprises to fill you with joy as you await Santa's arrival. Contents include eyeshadow and lip gloss palettes, nail polish, mascara, and much more.

Available From: Bleu Libellule now.

Brand: Boulevard de Beauté

Price: €19.99

Contents: Boulevard de Beauté's In The City Advent calendar contains twenty-four beauty surprises from eye shadow to nail polish, gloss and beauty accessories.

Available From: Amazon now.

Brand: Douglas

Price: €19.99

Contents: Enjoy the magical Christmas season with twenty-four wonderful beauty surprises from the enchanting world of Douglas. Day after day, make up highlights and smart accessories are waiting to be discovered by you, including eyeshadows, lipsticks, nail polishes and accessories, and the design, designed by Roxy Lapassade, also makes the calendar visually a real highlight, too.

Available From: Douglas now.

Brand: Douglas

Price: €19.99

Contents: This calendar from Douglas, also designed by Roxy Lapassade, is full of luxurious beauty surprises to enchant you this Christmas. There are twenty-four smart skin care and hair care products from the Douglas collection waiting to be discovered inside, including masks, serums, ampoules and more, to make your Christmas count down magical.

Available From: Douglas now.

Brand: Boulevard de Beauté

Price: €19.99

Contents: This Advent calendar from Boulevard de Beauté comes with twenty-four cosmetic surprises and practical accessories, including lipsticks, eyeshadow palettes, nail polishes, sponge applicators, and more.

Available From: Douglas now.

Brand: Marionnaud

Price: €19.99

Contents: This original Advent calendar from Marionnaud has been designed with a new hexagonal shape, and contains twenty-four glamorous make up products and trendy Marrionaud accessories for you to discover every day of Advent. Contents include lip and eyeshadow palettes, illuminating powder, make up brushes, and more.

Available From: Marionnaud now.

Brand: The Color Workshop

Price: €19.71

Contents: The Color Workshop's Advent calendar promises twenty-four days of beautiful surprises for the perfect manicures. Contents include nail polishes, toe separators, nail stickers, and more.

Available From: Amazon France now.

Brand: Technic

Price: €15.27

Contents: This beautifully packaged Advent calendar from Technic boasts a variety of different toiletries, including effervescent bath bombs, mini soaps, bath salts, and more.

Available From: Amazon now.

American Advent Calendars

Brand: Antica Farmacista

Price: $174

Contents: Antica Farmacista's 12 Days of Antica Advent calendar features twelve of the brand's products in a mixture of full size, travel size, and minis. The collection comes packaged in a crocodile-textured box adorned with gold and silver foiling. Contents include votive candles, body butters, room spray, bar soap and more.

Available From: Antica Farmacista , Barney's, and Neiman Marcus now.

Brand: Skinstore

Price: $99

Contents: Brand new and exclusive for 2018, SkinStore's 12 Miracles of Beauty Advent calendar has been carefully curated to ensure that you discover brand new treats that will provide you every day confidence across your make up, skin care, and hair care routines. With contents worth $340, this calendar features twelve wonderful products from some of the world's premium beauty brands including Caudalie, Elemis, Eyeko, and Dr Botanicals, and comes presented in a festive red presentation case.

Available From: Skinstore now.

Brand: Babor

Price: $99

Contents: The 2018 edition of Babor's Advent calendar hides popular ampoule concentrates behind the twenty-four doors for a twenty-four day intensive skin treatment with active serum that moisturise, lift, and tone the skin. Inside are twenty four 2ml ampoules in ten different fragrances, including the improved SeaCreation ampoule.

Available From: EDC Skincare, and Skin City now.

Brand: Kiehls

Price: $70

Contents: This limited edition Advent calendar from Kiehls includes twenty-four customer skin care favourites featuring designs by renowned artist Andrew Bannecker. Inside are twenty-four surprise formulas, including cleansers, face masks, facial serums, moisuturisers, and more.

Available From: Kiehls now.

Brand: Amore Pacific

Price: $65

Contents: My 12 Days of Essential Beauty Advent calendar from Amore Pacific is a set of twelve travel-sized botanical skin care essentials that will guide you to experience the essential Korean beauty ritual, from cleansing to moisturising and more. Products inside include Botanical Radiance Oil, Treatment Enzyme Peel Exfoliator, Moisture Bound Rejuvenating Serum, and more.

Available From: Amore Pacific, Bergdorf Goodman, and Nordstrom now.

Brand: QVC

Price: $64.75

Contents: This twenty-four piece QVC Beauty Advent calendar features your favourite brands and products- everything from masks and mascara to cleansers and creams by brands like Elemis, L'Occitane, bareMinerals, NEST and more..

Available From: QVC now.

Brand: Yves Rocher

Price: $59

Contents: The Yves Rocher Advent calendar has twenty four surprise products to discover as you count down to Christmas, in adorable, adjustable, reusable, and recyclable boxes. The twenty four boxes are decorated on all sides and can be grouped together or placed individually around the house to be repurposed and reused. This calendar is 100% plastic free and recyclable, so you enjoy the calendar during Advent and then do your part for the planet once Christmas is over. I can't find any details about which beauty products are included in the Yves Rocher calendar, but it's contents have a value of more than $130.

Available From: Yves Rocher now.

Brand: Essie

Price: $53.99

Contents: Essie's limited edition twelve day Advent calendar features six full size and six mini Essie nail polish bottles, including an assortment of Essie's fan favourites, and best-selling shades. This is the perfect calendar for any nail polish enthusiast, and naturally, this is one calendar I'd love myself!

Available From: Costco now.

Brand: Tocca

Price: $50

Contents: TBC

Available From: TBC

Brand: Ole Henriksen

Price: $49

Contents: Count down the last four days of the holiday with this four-piece Advent calendar from Ole Henriksen, featuring a handpicked selection of must-try skin care minis. Inspired by the anticipation of reuniting with loved ones during the holidays, Ole created this set so you could bask in the excitement of the season as you unwrap their favourites- including bestselling Truth Serum- and discover new ones. This is a great set for gifting, sharing, or even keeping for yourself.

Available From: Ole Henriksen now.

Brand: Avon

Price: $45

Contents: TBC

Available From: Avon USA soon.

Brand: Real Techniques

Price: $41

Contents: The Ultimate Sponge Collection' Advent calendar from Real Techniques contains twelve make up sponge essentials to prep and finish any make up look from dewy to full coverage. Contents include Real Techniques' Miracle Finish Sponge, Miracle Contour Wedges, Miracle Blotting Cushions, and many more.

Available From: Real Techniques now.

Brand: Ulta

Price: $18

Contents: Ulta's 12 Days of Beauty is the perfect gift for any make up enthusiast. Inside each box is a beauty surprise, featuring trendy and unique formulas designed to inspire your creativity. Contents include eye shadows, lipsticks, highlighters, and more. With a value of $74, this calendar is fantastic value at just $18!

Available From: Ulta now.

Brand: Defy and Inspire

Price: $ TBC

Contents: With intense colour, gorgeous shimmer, elegant shine, and long-wearing qualities, Defy & Inspire Wear Resistant Nail Lacquer will surprise you with each of the twelve glamourous shades waiting inside this Advent calendar this holiday season. Make a style statement, no matter what the occasion, and let your fingers do the talking as you take on the holidays in bold style.

Available From: Target now.

Canadian Advent Calendars

Brand: ARTDECO

Price: $89

Contents: Make your festive season even more magical and exciting by discovering a new ARTDECO glamour highlight every day. Behind its twenty-four doors await absolute classics from the ARTDECO collection, along with selected special items and extra application tips. The perfect gift for yourself or your beauty-loving friends, ARTDECO's Advent calendar features twenty-four products- one beauty secret to be revealed each day of Advent!

Available From: Shoppers Drug Mart now.

Beauty Advent Calendars For Him

Brand: Mankind
Price: £100

Contents: The ultimate male grooming collection from Mankind is back for another year with contents worth a staggering £475. With twelve full-sized products waiting for you inside, this calendar provides an unparalleled opportunity for you to get acquainted with the brands at the pinnacle of the world of men's grooming. With brands like Elemis, Korres, Hanz De Fuko, ARgENTUM, Omorovieza, and more included, this is one calendar not to be missed.

Available From: Mankind now.

Brand: Clarins
Price: £60

Contents: Cleanse, moisturise, and scrub; the Clarins Men 12 Days of Advent calendar provides everything you need to take care of your skin during the festive season, and beyond. Suitable for all skin types and containing natural ingredients, this calendar features a fantastic selection of skin care, hair care, and bath and body care products, including Clarins Men Super Moisture Balm, Blue Orchid Face Treatment Oil, SOS Hydra Face Mask and more.

Available From: Boots, Debenhams, and John Lewis,

Brand: ASOS

Price: £30

Contents: The Grooming Advent calendar from ASOS is a twelve day calendar featuring a fantastic mix of skin care and hair care, with products from Lab Series, Clinique, Uppercut, and many more. This calendar comes presented in an easy-open calendar gift box, and the packaging is completely recyclable so you do your part to help the planet once you've opened the last window.

Available From: ASOS now.

Brand: Lynx

Price: £25 (currently on promotion for just £15!)

Contents: The Lynx 'Let The Count Down Begin' Advent calendar is a must for the count down to Christmas. This 12 day grooming count down kit contains twelve grooming treats in mini and full-sizes, including a full size Lynx Gold body spray, mini Lynx body washes, Lynx Urban hair wax, grooming accessories, and more.

Available From: Superdrug now.

Brand: Technic Man Stuff

Price: £24.99

Contents: The Man Stuff Advent calendar from Technic will take care of all his pamper needs this Christmas. Open a door a day to reveal a variety of different beauty goodies including hair & body wash, post shave balm, hair gel, accessories, and much more.

Available From: Argos now.

Brand: Bristle & Smith

Price: £18 (currently on promotion for just £9!)

Contents: The Bristle & Smith Advent calendar will help you tame and maintain your look over the festive season with a range of dapper toiletries and grooming accessories. Waiting inside this twelve day calendar are a selection of skin care and bath and body products, plus accessories including shave balm, body wash, bath salts, accessories, and more.

Available From: Superdrug

Brand: The Shed

Price: £15

Contents: This twelve day grooming Advent calendar from The Shed is a great alternative to chocolates for the modern gent this festive season. It's filled with grooming gifts for the count down to Christmas, including face washes, beard oils, hydrating moisturiser, post shave balm, and more.

Available From: Debenhams now.

Brand: Douglas Fur Ihn

Price: €49.99

Contents: This exclusive and limited edition Advent calendar brings twenty-four fantastic moments of luxury to men with skin care, hair care, fragrance, and bath & body must-haves from brands like Biotherm Homme, Giorgio Armani, Kiehls, and Yves Saint Laurent. The calendar also features environmentally friendly packaging you can recycle after Christmas.

Available From: Douglas now.

Candle Advent Calendars

Brand: Yankee Candle

Price: £74.99

Contents: The first and most indulgent of this year's Advent calendars from Yankee Candle takes the form of a tower of gilded blocks adorned with glittering lights and frosty icicles. The twenty-four boxes that make up the tower contain a treasure of holiday fragrance surprises inside, including votive candles, wax melts, two small jar candles, a glass votive holder, and accessories in a variety of new and classic holiday scents.

Available From: Yankee Candle now.

Brand: Yankee Candle

Price: £34.99

Contents: This festive Advent calendar from Yankee Candle is full of sparkle, festive flair, and fragrance. Beautifully boxed for gift-giving, this clever calendar opens up to reveal a magical holiday scene. Open one window a day for twenty four days to count down to Christmas, and discover a wide selection of Yankee Candle votive candles, tea lights, and accessories in a range of classic and brand new festive fragrances.

Available From: Yankee Candle, and Debenhams now.

Brand: John Lewis

Price: £25

Contents: This contemporary Advent calendar from John Lewis and Partners contains twenty-four seasonally scented candles, and a tealight holder to house your daily treats.

Available From: John Lewis now.

Brand: Next

Price: £25

Contents: Countdown to Christmas with Next's fragranced candle Advent calendar, including some of Next's favourite fragrances- mulled wine, gingerbread, fizz, and butterscotch fudge. Inside this calendar you'll find three diffusers, one votive holder, four candle votives, three candle mini jars, and fifteen tea lights.

Available From: Next now.

Brand: Yankee Candle

Price: £24.99

Contents: Put some festive sparkle in to your holiday count down with Yankee Candle's wreath Advent calendar, which features an image of gold and silver ornaments strung with Christmas lights. Each window of the Yankee Candle Wreath Advent calendar opens to reveal a scented tea light candle in one of six festive scents, including New Icy Blue Spruce, Glittering Star, All is Bright, Crackling Wood Fire, Snowflake Cookie, and Sparkling Cinnamon. A clear glass tea light candle holder completes this festive Advent calendar.

Available From: Yankee Candle, Debenhams, and Fashion World now.

Brand: Yankee Candle

Price: £24.99

Contents: This classic Yankee Candle Advent calendar is a twenty-four day calendar filled with tea lights and one votive candle for Christmas Eve, in some of Yankee Candle's new and best selling festive fragrances.

Available From: Boots now.

Brand: Superdrug Bloom

Price: £24 (currently on promotion for just £12!)

Contents: This beautiful festive tree design calendar holds a glass tealight votive behind door number one, and a scented tealight behind each following door for twenty four days, allowing your home to smell beautiful every day until Christmas. Each door reveals one of six scented tealight fragrances to light up your home this Christmas, including Mandarin and Lime Basil, Spiced Vanilla Chai, Pink Peony and Cashmere, and more.

Available From: Superdrug now.

Brand: Wax Lyrical

Price: £22

Contents: Featuring one of three festive Christmas fragrances, including Gold, Frankincense & Myrrh, Vanilla & Cranberry, and Toasted Cinnamon behind every door, this vegan-friendly Advent Calendar from Wax Lyrical is the perfect way to count down to the big day. Behind the first door you'll also find a tealight holder to burn your tealights in,

Available From: Boots now.

Brand: Debenhams

Price: £20

Contents: Debenhams' Silver Candle Advent calendar contains a candle inside every window, including twenty-three fragranced tealights, one fragranced mini candle, and one tea light holder. It would make the perfect early Christmas gift for candle-loving friends and family this Christmas.

Available From: Debenhams now.

Brand: Wax Lyrical

Price: £15

Contents: The Night Before Christmas Advent Jar from Wax Lyrical features the decadent scent of Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh- a rich scent of vanilla, creamy caramel, and oriental jasmine notes with a hint of musk for a festive fragrance everyone will enjoy. Burn every night in the lead up to Christmas and keep track of the days with the date markers on the back of the jar. It makes a great alternative to an Advent calendar, and is suitable for vegans.

Available From: Boots now.

Brand: Wax Lyrical

Price: £15

Contents: The Festive Friends Merry and Bright Advent candle jar from Wax Lyrical will fill your home with the sweet and fruity festive fragrance of sweet Christmas berries gathered from the winter forest, on a rich base of vanilla. Suitable for vegans.

Available From: Candles Direct, Fashion World, and House of Bath now.

Brand: Yankee Candle

Price: £15

Contents: This Yankee Candle Home Inspiration Advent calendar boasts twenty four tealight in a variety of five festive fragrance, including Winter Glow, Cranberry Ice, Christmas Memories, Christmas Cookie, and Macaron Treats.

Available From: Asda

Brand: Starlytes

Price: £10

Contents: The Starlytes candle Advent calendar is filled with a variety of tealight candles, and a candle holder to fill your home with fragrance as you count down the days to Christmas.

Available From: Ambrose Wilson, Fashion World, and Home Essentials now.

Brand: Style and Grace

Price: £7.99

Contents: Style and Grace's Tis the Season to Glow candle Advent calendar is filled with twenty-four tealights and a glass votive for you to enjoy each day over the festive season.

Available From: Fragrance Direct now.

Jewellery Advent Calendars

Brand: Faye Jewelry
Price: £149

Contents: This December, you can delight in new adornments from behind the twenty-four magical doors of Faye Jewelry's exclusive Advent calendar. From bracelets and necklaces to earrings and gift cards, they'll keep you sparkling all year long.

Available From: Faye, and Paul Valentine now.

Brand: Johnny Loves Rosie
Price: £55 (currently on promotion for £35!)

Contents: Johnny Loves Rosie are back with a new jewellery Advent calendar for 2018, and it's the perfect treat for any jewellery fan. This twenty-five day, Christmas-tree-shaped calendar boasts nine pairs of earrings (including seven pairs of studs and two pairs of hoops), four bracelets, four necklaces, and eight charms to wear on them.

Available From: ASOS now.

Brand: Meri Meri

Price: £25

Contents: This adorable Nutcracker Charm Bracelet Advent calendar by Meri Meri sure would make a special gift this Christmas. Its jewellery style box has a colourful diamond print and pop-up Nutcracker scene, and contains two trays with twelve compartments each. As you open the doors, you'll discover a gold-toned bracelet and twenty-three resin charms to add to it as you count down the day 'til Christmas.

Available From: Amazon, Not on the High Street, Ocado, Oliver Bonas , and Trouva now.

Brand: H&M
Price: £24.99

Contents: This festive red Advent calendar from H&M features a different piece of jewellery behind each door. The calendar contains rings, charms, necklaces, and bracelets in various designs, including lots of festive pieces to wear over the holiday season.

Available From: H&M UK now. (Online only).

Brand: Fashion World

Price: £20

Contents: This jewellery box-style Advent calendar from Fashion World features lift-out trays, containing a charm bracelet, and twenty-four assorted screw-on charms.

Available From: Fashion World now.

Brand: Accessorize

Price: £15

Contents: Make the run-up to Christmas even more exciting with this Accessorize charm bracelet Advent calendar. Behind door number one you'll find a dainty chain bracelet, followed by twenty-three novelty charms to get you in the mood for the festive season, including sparkly snowflakes, classic decorations, and even Santa Claus.

Available From: Accessorize now.

Brand: Fashion World
Price: £15

Contents: Another jewellery Advent calendar from Fashion World, this time in the style of a book. Open the windows to reveal a silver-tone chain charm bracelet and twenty-four assorted lobster-catch charms.

Available From: Fashion World now.

Brand: Tosh

Price: €39.95

Contents: This high quality red, green, and gold TOSH Advent calendar offers a chic selection of jewellery in gold and silver finishes. Behind every door is a unique surprise that will sweeten every day of the Advent season, and help complete all of your outfits during December and beyond.

Available From: Douglas now.

And that is this year's line up of beauty Advent calendars.

I'll be adding to the list if I discover any I've missed, so keep checking back if you're looking for one in particular. Feel free to give me a shout if you can't find one you're looking for, and I'll see if I can track it down for you.

If you've made it all the way to the end, you deserve a medal! Thanks for reading!

Will you be counting down the days to Christmas with a beauty Advent calendar this year, or do you prefer something a little more traditional?

Which of these calendars would you choose if they were all in your budget?

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