Best UK Beauty Advent Calendars 2025: Your Ultimate Guide & Release Dates

Beauty enthusiasts in the UK are in for a treat this year as the most anticipated 2025 beauty advent calendars are either available for pre-order or launching in the coming weeks. High demand means securing your preferred calendar early is essential.

This year's selection of beauty advent calendars is so far some of the best we have see in recent years. Many brands are incorporating recyclable packaging, refillable components, and responsibly sourced ingredients, aligning with a growing consumer demand for eco-conscious choices. Whether you're treating yourself or surprising a loved one, a beauty advent calendar offers a daily dose of luxury and a touch of indulgence leading up to the holidays.

Here's a comprehensive overview of the 2025 UK Beauty Advent Calendar releases and key details - but as ever, these dates do change!

On sale now

Harrods Beauty Advent Calendar 2025: Available for pre-order with dispatch starting August 20, 2025. This luxurious calendar features 32 products (14 full-size) from premium brands like La Mer, La Prairie, and Augustinus Bader, covering all aspects of a beauty routine from skincare to makeup and fragrance.  Pre-order here

Harrods Hair & Beauty Advent Calendar 2025: Also available for pre-order with dispatch starting August 20, 2025. This calendar offers 12 doors to unlock the secrets to luscious hair and balanced skin, with brands like Chāmpo, Sol de Janeiro, and Gisou.  Pre-order here

Harrods Fragrance Advent Calendar 2025: Currently sold out, but keep an eye out for updates on potential restocks.  Pre-order here

The Bodyshop Classic Advent Calendar 2025: The classic advent calendar is a 24 day offering and it is said to be worth £127.50 and is on sale for just £60. - Purchase the classic advent calendar.

The Bodyshop Ultimate Advent Calendar 2025: The Ultimate Advent Calendar and this one is a 25 day advent calendar and it is said to be worth £238 and is on sale now for £120. Purchase the Ultimate Advent Calendar

Liz Earle 24 Days of Liz Earle Advent Calendar: Available for purchase now for £175 with a total value exceeding £500. On sale now and the 12 days of Liz Earle which is said to be worth over £200 and it is on sale now for just £79. Purchase here

Fortnum & Mason's Beauty Advent Calendar 2025: Available for purchase for £265 with delivery expected from September 22, 2025. It includes 26 products, 23 of which are full-size, from luxury British brands like Clive Christian, Aromatherapy Associates, and Olverum. Its value is over £1149. On sale now

Nuxe - Designed to resemble its hero product, the Nuxe Advent Calendar appears as a giant Huile Prodigieuse bottle and contains 24 products. Worth £213 it will be on sale for £112 and it is on sale now.

Lush Advent Calendar 2025: Pre-order is open for £205 with dispatches starting in early September 2025. It includes 25 handpicked products, 10 of which are exclusive to the calendar, focusing on bath, body, and fragrance, and presented in sustainable packaging.  On sale now

P Louise Advent Calendar: Available for purchase now for £240, it contains full-sized products with a total worth of £500.  On sale now.

Sentier Advent Calendar 2025 is priced at just £99 and is worth £426 and you can Pre-order now to get your hands on this calendar.

September releases

Selfridges Beauty Advent Calendar 2025: Launches on September 1, 2025. This sought-after calendar features 37 products, with 24 full-sized, including brands like Elemis, Creed, Laneige, and Fenty. Its value is £1,136 for a £250 price point.  Details here and on sale now

Lookfantastic Advent Calendar Trio 2025: Launches on September 1, 2025, and waitlist open. Lookfantastic offers a trio of calendars - a main beauty calendar (£105, worth over £655), a fragrance calendar (£130, worth £485), and a grooming calendar (£105, worth over £425).

On sale now - Beauty, Fragrance, Grooming

Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar 2025: Launches on September 3, 2025, for those who signed up to the waitlist. General release to be confirmed. It features 30 products, including 20 full-size items, with brands such as Lisa Eldridge, Trinny London, Ex Nihilo, Augustinus Bader, and Jones Road. It is valued at £1,245. 

On sale now

Elle Beauty Advent Calendar 2025 - Featuring £705 worth of products (including a digital magazine subscription to keep you informed on all the best and brightest in beauty and beyond), sign up now to get the advent calendar at an early bird price of £125. On sale now

Cult Beauty Advent Calendar 2025: Priority access opens September 3, 2025, waitlist open. This year brings two versions: Classic and Limited Edition. The Classic boasts 34 products (20 full-size) with a worth of over £1,100.

On sale now.

Sephora Favourites Beauty Advent Calendar 2025: Pre-orders start September 3, 2025, and includes 41 products, with 24 full-size items and promises of exclusive products from brands like Glow Recipe, Tarte, Kayali, Medik8, and Merit.

Join the waiting list

Diptyque - Waiting list is open and the Diptyque Advent Calendar for 2025 will launch on 10th September. Join the waiting list 

ESPA - An unboxing will appear on this blog soon, but this year the ESPA Advent Calendar launches on 4th September and is worth £435 and will be on sale for £175  Join the waiting list 

Harvey Nichols Beauty Advent Calendar 2025: Rewards members can access from September 4, 2025, with general release on September 8, 2025. This calendar showcases 37 products, including 20 full-sized, from brands like Color Wow, Le Labo, Otis Batterbee, and Charlotte Tilbury. It boasts a value exceeding £1000 at a price of £250.  Join the waiting list   Plus there is also a Fragrance Advent Calendar for 2025 and it features 12 Days of Fragrance, is worth over £700 and will be on sale for £175.  Join the waiting list.

ASOS Beauty Advent Calendar 2025. This one is said to be worth £406 and will go on sale, priced at £98. On Sale now.

Charlotte Tilbury Advent Calendar: Available on the Charlotte Tilbury app and website from September 9, 2025, and in stores from September 12, 2025. It contains 12 iconic makeup and skincare products. Join the waiting list

Boots Beauty Advent Calendar Duo 2025: Launches September 2, 2025, for waitlist signees and September 10, 2025, for general sale. There are two calendars: the Luxury Beauty Calendar (£150, worth over £600) and the Skincare-focused calendar (£70, worth over £285).  Join the waiting list

Molton Brown Advent Calendar 2024 - Priced at £230, this Advent Calendar is expected to launch on 20th September and it features 24 doors of amazing products. Join the waiting list

Space NK Beauty Advent Calendar 2025: Expected to launch in September, waitlist open now. It contains 35 products, with 26 full-sized, worth over £1,150 for a £260 price.  Join the waiting list

Penhaligons - Said to launch on 1st September and will feature products worth £600.  On sale now.

The White Company Advent Calendar 2025: Expected to launch in late September. Details here.

Clarins 12 Day - Launching on 2nd September, featuring some of Clarins’ most iconic products, worth £167, for £95! On sale now

Clarins 24 Day - Launching on 2nd September. Described as being All the Clarins’ expertise and magic in 24 sparkling surprises, including skincare, body care, and make-up, worth £282, for £155!  On sale now

Glossybox Advent Calendar 2025: Launches in September 2025, waitlist open.  Worth £624 and it features 27 products hidden behind 25 doors. On Sale now.

Kiko Milano - Launches on 8th September and will be priced at £149. Full review and details here.

Diptyque - Launching on 10th September and the waiting list if open. Join the waiting list.

Dermalogica - Launches on the 15th September and is said to be worth £510 and will be on dale for £229. Join the waiting list 

Jo Malone London Advent Calendar 2025: Expected to launch in September. It contains 25 items, including the Orange Bitters cologne. The previous year's price was £360.  Join the waiting list

October releases

Fenwick Beauty Advent Calendar 2025: Expected to launch in early October.  Said to be worth over £1000 and will be on sale for just £250.  Inside is a total of 33 products, of which 10 will be full sizes.  Join the waiting list

John Lewis Advent Calendar 2025 - launching on October 3rd (30th September if you have the app) the calendar is said to be worth over £1000 and will be priced at £235. More details here. 

M&S Beauty Advent Calendar 2025: Expected to launch on 9th October. The products are valued at £330, and the calendar will include brands like Clinique, Estée Lauder, Nuxe, Color Wow, This Works, Cowshed, Floral Street, Percy & Reed, and Nails Inc.  Details here

Waitlists and early access

Many brands offer waitlists or early access for loyalty program members. 

2025 Vogue Festive Calendar: Sign up for the waitlist.

Anthropologie Beauty Advent calendar 2025: Become an AnthroPerks member.
Join here

Avant Skincare - Join the waiting list

Bamford - Join waiting list 

Benefit Cosmetics - Join the waiting list 

Cohorted - Join the waiting list

Elemis - Join the waiting list 

Gatineau - Join the waiting list 

Holland & Barrett - Join the waiting list

Kiehls - Join the waiting list

MAC Cosmetics - Rumoured to launch in October - Join the waiting list

Neal’s Yard Remedies - Join the Waiting List

Neom - Coming soon

Susanne Kaufmann - Join the waiting list 

Temple Spa - Said to be worth £630, but will be on sale for £200. It will feature 13 full size core products, 6 limited edition products and 5 handy travel sizes. Last year it sold out in hours, so, to get you hands on it, Join the waiting list - pre-orders start on 1st September.

The Fragrance Shop - Coming Soon

The Perfume Shop - Join the waiting list 

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Boots !Korean Beauty Box Launch 2025

On sale now - use code BEAUTY20 for 20% off

Following on from their Autumn Warmers Box, coming this week is a new beauty box box from Boots - The Boots K Beauty Box and it is the perfect chance to try some amazing K-beauty brands. 

The box is said to be worth £89.03 and when it launches on the 28th August, it will be priced at just £35. Inside, as shown, there is a total of 7 products from brands such as Purito and Tocobo.

Purchase here - 28th August

What’s inside

• VT Reedle Shot 100 2STEP Mask
• Anua Niacinamide 10% and TXA 4% Serum
• Biodance Hydro Cera-Nol Real Deep Mask
• Innisfree Daily UV Defense Sunscreen
• Purito Seoul Mighty Bamboo Panthenol Cream
• ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Cleanser
• TOCOBO Calamine Pore Control Cleansing Oil

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Ocoee House Candles: A Hand-Poured Touch of Luxury

Ocoee House Candles Review: Hand-Poured Vegan Soy Candles with Luxury & Sustainability

If you’re on the hunt for luxury candles in the UK that are both sustainable and beautifully scented, Ocoee House is a brand you need to know. Hand-poured in Scotland, these vegan soy candles combine elegant design, small-batch craftsmanship, and eco-conscious production, making them perfect for anyone who loves a touch of luxury at home.

Sustainable & Eco-Friendly Candle Crafting

Ocoee House candles aren’t just about fragrance—they’re about experience and responsibility. Each candle is made with 100% natural soy wax, sustainably sourced fragrance oils, and a German-made ECO wick, ensuring clean, long-lasting burns. Packaged in recycled cardboard tubes with bamboo toppers, these candles reflect the brand’s commitment to sustainability without compromising style. Small-batch production ensures every candle is hand-poured with care, giving you a product that feels personal and luxurious.

Wild Forest Candle Review

For those who love woody floral scents, the Wild Forest candle is a standout. Its top notes of bergamot, orange flower, and jasmine provide a fresh, floral opening, while soft cashmere adds a comforting undertone. The base of musk, amber, and cedarwood creates a warm, earthy finish, evoking the serenity of a peaceful forest walk. Wild Forest is perfect for cozy evenings, meditation, or simply creating a calm, relaxing atmosphere at home.

Summer Holiday Candle Review

If you prefer bright, uplifting scents, Summer Holiday is a tropical delight. This candle combines coconut, pineapple, and grapefruit with subtle undertones of mango and peach, creating a sweet, refreshing aroma reminiscent of sun-soaked beaches. It’s ideal for boosting your mood, adding a cheerful vibe to any room, or evoking summer memories year-round. Unlike many fruity candles, Summer Holiday balances sweetness with sophistication, making it feel like a premium, luxury scent.

Why Choose Ocoee House Candles?

Ocoee House is more than just a candle brand—it’s a lifestyle choice. By blending sustainable, vegan ingredients with small-batch hand-poured craftsmanship, they create candles that are ethically made, visually stunning, and expertly scented. Whether you’re gifting a loved one or treating yourself, these candles offer a sensory escape that enhances any space.

Final Thoughts

Ocoee House candles combine luxury, sustainability, and mindful production in a way few brands achieve. Wild Forestdelivers woody floral elegance, while Summer Holiday brings a tropical, uplifting experience. With their eco-friendly packaging and attention to detail, these hand-poured vegan soy candles are perfect for anyone seeking a beautiful, ethical, and high-quality home fragrance.

For those who love luxury candles and care about sustainability, Ocoee House is a brand that truly delivers. Whether you’re after a calming, sensual scent or a sunny, uplifting fragrance, these candles are a little piece of indulgence you can feel good about.

Candles start at £26 and have an approximate burn time of 45 hours. Find your next candle here.

Cantu Weightless Collection – Lightweight Curls, Heavyweight Results

You know I don’t do subtle when it comes to my hair—it either behaves or it doesn’t. So when Cantu dropped their new Weightless collection, promising moisture without the heaviness, I was intrigued. We’re talking curls, coils and waves from type 2 through to type 4—and this entire range is vegan, silicone-free, and packed with ingredients your hair will actually thank you for. Think: blue agave, squalane, meadowfoam and macadamia.

Kindly sent to be was the entire haircare range with a shampoo, conditioner, leave-in treatment, Curl Cream and a hold Gel.

Cantu Weightless Smoothing Shampoo – £8.50

Let’s start with the shampoo, because that’s where I usually dread the drama—either it’s squeaky-clean and leaves my scalp tight, or it’s so moisturising it feels like I’ve still got product left in. Thankfully, this one sits in the sweet spot. It gives a thorough cleanse (yes, it foams), but it doesn’t strip. In fact, my curls felt softer than usual even before conditioner. It’s silicone- and sulphate-free, vegan, and infused with blue agave and shea butter, but doesn’t weigh hair down.

Perfect for: curlies who want clean hair without the crisp ends.

Cantu Weightless Smoothing Conditioner – £8.50

Conditioners can make or break a wash day—and this one gets it bang on. It’s light enough to rinse cleanly, but still coats the hair just enough to detangle without effort. Squalane is the star here, and you can feel the difference—my mid-lengths felt noticeably smoother, and there was zero frizz after diffusing.

The bonus? No heavy coating or build-up. You get slip, softness, and bounce without compromising volume.

Perfect for: anyone who needs moisture and detangling but hates that ‘coated’ feel.

Cantu Weightless Smooth + Curl Cream – £9

Right, this is the standout for me. I’ve tried enough curl creams to know that most of them go one of two ways—either they’re thick and suffocating or so light they do nothing. This one? Goldilocks levels of just right. It defines without stiffness and gives soft, bouncy curls that last for days. No crunch, no flaking, no stickiness.

The texture is lovely—smooth and creamy without feeling greasy. If you’re new to styling your curls, this is a brilliant one to start with. Bonus points for being lightweight enough to refresh with too.

Perfect for: soft definition, moisture and bounce—especially on wavy to curly hair.

Cantu Weightless Smooth + Hold Gel – £8

Gels are a gamble—but this one is the low-risk, high-reward kind. It’s light, offers a lovely medium hold, and doesn’t flake. I’ve worn it in everything from drizzly mornings to sweaty commutes and still come home with curls intact. You get that soft cast that can be scrunched out easily, and it never goes sticky or crispy.

If you’ve been put off gels because they feel like glue, this might be the one to change your mind.

Perfect for: frizz-prone hair that needs definition without stiffness.

Cantu Weightless Daily Leave-In – £9

This one might just be the most versatile product in the lot. First off, it’s heat-protective up to 250°C—rare for a leave-in. Second, it’s truly featherlight. The cream melts in with no residue, and it makes a huge difference to hydration levels, especially on second- or third-day hair. It claims 15 benefits, and for once, that’s not marketing fluff—my hair felt softer, stronger, and genuinely less frizzy.

It works beautifully for refresh days, under stylers, or even used alone for low-maintenance curls.

Perfect for: daily moisture, heat protection, and style refreshing—especially in humid conditions.

Final Verdict

This is not your standard “for curls” line that leaves type 3 and 4 hair begging for real moisture. Cantu’s Weightless collection delivers proper hydration without the weight. No flakes. No greasy roots. No drama.

If you’re looking for lightweight styling that still brings the hold, definition, and frizz control—this range is it. And the price point? You can get the whole line for under £45. Bargain.

Available now at Boots, Superdrug, and online at cantubeauty.co.uk

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