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Self-Care Countdown: The 21 Best Beauty Advent Calendars For 2023
'Tis the season for a good pampering session
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If chocolates, cheeses and wines aren’t quite what you’re looking for in your Christmas countdown this year, fear not. On gloomy winter days you can brighten up your mood (and really get into the festive spirit) with one of these gorgeous beauty advent calendars. From LOOKFANTASTIC and Liberty to LUSH and Neal’s Yard Remedies, these are the best on the market right now.Â
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The Best Beauty Advent Calendars For 2023
Sephora
Sephora Favorites Advent Calendar 2023, £189
Release Date:Â Pre-order open now, deliver 31 October 2023
Worth: £1,045
Sephora’s iconic Christmas countdown is back, following last year’s sell-out success. This year, there’s an even bigger selection to look forward to, with 36 products (23 of which are full-sized) hand-selected by Sephora from its huge library of beauty brands. Think Drunk Elephant, ELEMIS, Rare Beauty, Glow Recipe and more…
Space NK
Beauty Advent Calendar, £235
Release Date:Â Available now
Pushing the boat out with its festive beauty curation this year is Space NK, which has just unveiled an advent calendar overflowing with 33 products from the likes of harlotte Tilbury, Hourglass, Rare Beauty, Rose Inc, Tatcha, Augustinus Bader, Olaplex, JVN and more.
The White Company
Advent Calendar, £175
Release Date: Available now
Worth: £273
The White Company’s new calendar is packed with 25 moments of joy. This year’s countdown treats –which include candles, home sprays, shower gels, bodywash and skincare – will ensure you get a little wellness treat all the way up to (and including) Christmas Day.
Rituals
Deluxe Advent Calendar, £120.90
Release Date: Available now
Worth: £199
B Corp beauty brand Rituals has gone all out with its 2023 advent calendar, which has been modelled into a cute wintry village complete with snow-topped houses, pine trees and a warm glow courtesy of LED lights. Inside, you’ll find 24 wellness goodies spanning hand wash, shower oil, creams, hair masks, fragrances and more.
The Body Shop
Advent Calendar Of Wishes & Wonders, £145
Release Date:Â Available now
Worth: £250
Body Shop fans, rejoice! The B Corp brand has brought back its signature advent calendars for 2023, with three versions to choose from. If head-to-toe self-care is your thing, then we recommend going all in with the Wishes & Wonders calendar, which hides skincare, haircare and the odd facemask behind its doors. Let December be your month of pampering this year.
SENSAI
Advent Calendar 2023, £308
Available at Harrods from October 2023
Release Date:Â October 2023
Are you (or know someone who is) a skincare afficionado? If the answer is yes, then SENSAI’s limited edition advent calendar should be on your radar come December. Filled with 24 days’ worth of skincare, body care and makeup items (both full-sized and charm sized), you can spend the festive countdown happily looking after yourself.
Paul & Joe
Advent Calendar, £84
Available at Sephora from October 2023
Release Date:Â October 2023
The sixth edition of Paul & Joe’s quirky feline-themed Christmas countdown is everything a cat-obsessed makeup lover could want. The calendar, decorated with the faces of designer Sophie’s beloved cats Gipsy and Nounette, has 24 doors – behind which hide foundation primers, skincare, body care products and accessories.
GLOSSYBOX
2023 Advent Calendar, £70 for subscribers and £80 for non-subscribers
Release Date:Â Subscriber access from 27 September and general access from 29 September
Worth: Over £473
GLOSSYBOX is back with the 2023 edition of its coveted beauty calendar, this time packed with 28 products (17 of which are full-sized) and three duo drawers where you’ll find luxury brands like Medik8, Color Wow, Floral Street and ESPA. Some stand-outs this year include the Made by Mitchell ‘Blursh’ liquid blush (as raved about on TikTok) and a full-sized eyeshadow palette from Ciaté London (usually worth over £40).
Harvey Nichols
Harvey Nichols Beauty Advent Calendar 2023, £250
Release Date:Â HN Rewards access from 21-24 September, general launch from 25 September
Worth: £1,300
Harvey Nichols made waves last yar with the arrival of its first ever beauty advent calendar – and this year, it’s going bigger and better. The store’s team of beauty buyers has curated a super luxurious selection of 45 products for this year’s countdown, including 25 full-sized products, spanning the likes of Charlotte Tilbury, Fenty Beauty, Acqua Di Parma and Sol de Janeiro. Alongside gels, creams and makeup, you’ll also find a treatment vouchers (namely an eyebrow shape session with a Shavata Singh brow expert and a makeup 1-2-1 with a Fenty MUA). And if you’re feeling lucky, keep in mind that one in 50 advent calendars will also conceal a surprise £100 Harvey Nichols gift card…
LUSH
Christmas Buds Advent Calendar, £125
Release Date:Â Available now
LUSH has unveiled not one, but two advent calendars this year – but if you’re craving a spectacular bath experience (either for yourself or the whole family), then it’s the Christmas Buds calendar you want. It’s filled with 25 bath bombs, bubble bars and bath melts, with a mix of Lush classics, festive exclusive and returning retro favourites like the Snow Angel Bath Melt.
No7
The No7 Advent Calendar, £TBC
Release Date: Early access from 3 October 2023 and general sale from 4 October 2023
No7 fans are in luck this year: not only is Boots releasing a 2023 version of its popular advent calendar, but this time round you can also tailor it to your skincare routine with three separate versions (details to be released very soon). Those who sign up to the waitlist will also be entered into an exclusive competition to win a spa experience for two people, worth up to £400.
LOOKFANTASTIC
2023 Beauty Advent Calendar, £99
Release Date:Â Presale from 1 September and general sale from 1 October
Worth: Over £565
The sell-out LOOKFANTASTIC calendar is back for 2023, with a curated selection of 27 products worth over £565. Big-name brands featured this year include NARS, MAC and Elemis. LOOKFANTASTIC The Box subscribers can also receive £10 off the advent calendar, so make sure to subscribe if you want a piece of the action.
Fortnum & Mason
Fortnum’s Beauty Advent Calendar 2023, £260
Release Date:Â Available now
Worth: Over £1,000
You’re guaranteed to feel nothing short of spoilt with this calendar from Fortnum & Mason, which contains 30 beauty products (22 of which are full-sized) from luxury brands like Aromatherapy Associates, Cult51, ESPA, Olverum, Acqua Di Parma, OTO and Charlotte Posner.
Neal’s Yard Remedies
12 Days of Beauty & Wellbeing Advent Calendar 2023, £95
Release Date:Â September 2023
Worth: £180
Neal’s Yard Remedies has launched a selection of keepsake advent boxes this year, packed with a sweet-smelling selection of botanical and essential oils. Still have your calendar from last year? The brand has also launched a refill collection full of individually wrapped and numbered products, so that you can refill your keepsake advent calendar from last year.
ESPA
ESPA Wellness Advent Calendar, £175
Release Date:Â TBC
Worth: £418
Ready to refine that festive glow? Relax on the inside and outside with ESPA’s wellness countdown, which is packed with 25 products spanning invigorating cleansers, nourishing creams and rich essential oils.
Liberty
Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar 2023, £250
Release Date:Â September 2023
Worth: £1,040
Honestly, we could spend hours in Liberty’s beauty hall – but if you’d prefer to save your legs (and a little money), then its advent calendar comes in at a close second. This year’s features 30 days’ worth of goodies, with 20 full-sized items spanning skincare, haircare, makeup, fragrance and even a surprise jewellery entry from Estella Bartlett.
Jo Loves
Advent Calendar, £365
Release Date:Â 5 October 2023
Does Jo Loves need an introduction, really? The brand, known for its incredible fragrances, has packed its festive countdown with 25 fragrant treats (including six-full size products) for 2023, as well as five exclusive Jo Loves x Warner House baubles that you can treasure for Christmases to come.
Eve Lom
Advent Calendar, £225
Release Date:Â 2 October 2023
Worth: £419.09
Beauty advent calendars offer a great opportunity to explore products from a new brand that you haven’t tried before. Eve Lom’s 2023 calendar features a curated selection of its best-sellers, from cleansers and serums to eye creams and face masks – laid out to help you discover Eve Lom’s range at your own pace.
Molton Brown
Luxury Advent Calendar, £210
Release Date:Â 19 September 2023
If you like to pack your winter with relaxed evenings in the bath surrounded by sweet-smelling candles, then this is the treat for you. British fragrance brand Molton Brown recently unveiled the 2023 edition of its advent calendar, which is packed with year-round favourites as well as new festive fragrances for Christmas.
Jurlique
Advent Calendar 2023, £110
Release Date:Â 1 October 2023
Worth: £220.45
Jurlique has revamped its classic advent calendar this year, with a new selection of  24 deluxe size skincare products for face and body. Feel-good festivities are just a red and green door away…
ELEMIS
Ultimate Beauty Calendar, £189
Release Date:Â Available now
Worth: £551
You’ve got mail – and we bet you’ll struggle not to open it before December. B Corp beauty brand ELEMIS has unveiled a postbox-inspired advent calendar featuring 25 of its signature skincare and body products – including its hero Pro-Collagen Marine Cream (which comes full sized).
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