For anyone craving a touch of luxury over the festive period, look no further than YSL Beauty’s advent calendar, which contains 25 of the brand’s most-loved beauty, skincare and fragrance products, including Black Opium and Y Eau de Parfum. Housed in a festive gold résille with an oversized Edelweiss design, this is one calendar you’ll be happy to display on your mantlepiece this season.
The Vogue verdict:
“If it’s effortless glamour you’re after, look no further than YSL Beauty’s festive offering. Inside are some of my go-to YSL products, including the Rouge Pur Couture The Slim lipsticks, which glide on and look chic to boot, and two of the brand’s brilliant mascaras. Perfume fans will also love that Libre, Tuxedo and Black Opium are all inside too. It’s a yes from me.” – Hannah Coates, beauty & wellness editor
Best skincare calendar under £100: Kiehl’s Advent Calendar 2024
Kiehl’s
Open For Advent-Ure Advent Calendar
- Release date: available to shop now
- Price: £118 £88.15
- Number of products: 24
- Best for: travel-sized versions of Kiehl’s hero formulas
- This is for you if: you love taking your full skincare routine on the go
- This isn’t for you if: you use a variety of products/brands
- What’s inside? (Highlights): Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Mask, Calendula Herbal-Extract Toner, Ultra Facial Cleanser, Creme de Corps, Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado
The name of this calendar, “Open For Advent-Ure” sums up its purpose. Whether you’re a Kiehl’s devotee or new to the brand, the curated selection featured inside spans its entire product range; from cleansers to toners and many different creams. If variety and value for money are what you’re after, this one’s for you.
The Vogue verdict:
“If your skincare cabinet is lacking, look no further than this lust-worthy beauty advent calendar. It really is the ultimate starter kit for all your everyday face and body needs.” – Naomi Smart, shopping director
FAQs
Are beauty advent calendars worth it?
Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, there’s no denying the appeal of a beauty advent calendar. With anywhere from 12 to 25 days’ worth of gifts, they offer a unique opportunity to buy a huge beauty bounty for far less than the sum of each product’s usual cost. Last year, the biggest savings came from calendars with a vast array of luxury or full-sized products: Liberty, Harvey Nichols and Selfridges calendars saved you more than £700 on the RRP of their contents, while Look Fantastic’s £99 advent calendar was worth six times the price it sold for. As well as these, not to be discounted are the calendars containing bespoke sample sizes and minis – their appeal lies in handy, travel-sized beauty you often can’t buy anywhere else. Whichever you opt for, the best beauty advent calendars in 2024 are absolutely worth the spend.
What are the most popular beauty advent calendars in 2024?
The key thing to know is that the most popular beauty advent calendars sell quickly, so you ought to act fast if you want to secure any of the following picks. Liberty, Harvey Nichols, Space NK, Charlotte Tilbury, Sephora, Fortnum & Mason, Cult Beauty, and Harrods are just a few of the fan favourites each year, and sold out as early as October in 2023.
What is the most luxurious advent calendar?
This is a question whose answer depends on your idea of luxury – if it’s standout all-rounder products, Liberty’s advent calendar will tick your boxes; if you like channelling French girl chic with your make-up looks, By Terry’s Advent Calendar is an underrated choice. For those shopping for gifts that make a statement, Dior Beauty’s annual advent calendar is known for showstopping, gilded designs, while keepsake jewellery advent calendars from Astrid & Miyu and Liberty are equally luxe, grand and just as impressive.
