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Advent calendars

Get the latest news and reviews of the best advent calendars to shop here.

<p>Treat yourself to one of these make-up and skincare filled Christmas countdowns </p>
Christmas

The best beauty advent calendars to have on your radar in 2023

<p>It’s not too late to start your festive countdown </p>
Advent calendars

Best advent calendar deals to shop now, from Pandora to John Lewis

<p>This multi-brand calendar is an impressive option </p>
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Cult Beauty’s advent calendar is reduced for Black Friday

<p>There’s everything from luxury skincare and fragrances to hair-styling products and body washes concealed inside these festive calendars</p>
Advent calendars

Best men’s advent calendars 2023: Grooming and beauty options

<p>Whether you prefer silver, gold or mixed metals, there’s plenty here to spark joy </p>
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Best jewellery advent calendars 2023

<p>The calendar’s contents are worth £340 </p>
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M&S has brought back its sell-out £45 beauty advent calendar

<p>Plump for familiar favourites or fill the month with independently produced plonk</p>
Advent calendars

Best wine advent calendars 2023, tried and tested

<p>This is might be the best value beauty advent calendar for 2023 </p>
Advent calendars

Harvey Nichols’ £250 beauty advent calendar is worth £1,300

<p>The miniature goodies include the colonia, blu Mediterraneo arancia di Capri and fico di Amalfi scents </p>
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Is Acqua di Parma’s advent calendar worth the £450 price tag?

<p>Costing £350, the calendar’s contents have an overall worth of £550 </p>
Advent calendars

Pandora’s jewellery advent calendar has landed – here’s our review

<p>The calendar costs £350 and has 25 products concealed inside </p>
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Jo Malone’s advent calendar is a treasure trove for scent-lovers

<p>The high-street stalwart’s calendar sells out each year </p>
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John Lewis’s beauty advent calendar is packed with high-end products

<p>The OG multi-brand beauty advent calendar reigns supreme once again </p>
Advent calendars

Does Liberty’s beauty advent calendar live up to the hype?

Advent calendars

Does Liberty’s beauty advent calendar live up to the hype?

<p>The OG multi-brand beauty advent calendar reigns supreme once again </p>
<p>There are four to choose from in the beauty advent calendar collection </p>
Advent calendars

No7’s advent calendars are packed with beauty surprises

<p>It doubles up as a Christmas decoration too </p>
Advent calendars

The Rituals light-up advent calendar is a festive delight

<p>Adding to the festive cheer, of the 33 products included, 19 are full-size</p>
Advent calendars

Space NK’s beauty advent calendar is worth more than £1,000

<p>The department store’s line-up features 22 full size items</p>
Advent calendars

Fortnum & Mason’s beauty advent calendar is worth more than £1,000

<p>The department store’s line-up features 22 full size items</p>
Advent calendars

Fortnum & Mason’s beauty advent calendar is worth more than £1,000

<p>Products from luxe beauty brands such as Lancôme, Liz Earle, Bobbi Brown and more are concealed inside </p>
Advent calendars

Boots’s premium advent calendar costs less than £100

<p>The trio includes a new launch and two bestsellers from last year</p>
Advent calendars

The Body Shop’s advent calendars start at £60 – here’s what’s inside

<p>Two of the calendars are already available to buy</p>
Advent calendars

Sephora’s beauty advent calendars for 2023 have arrived

<p>Worth £280, Benefit’s 2023 calendar includes twice as many products as last year’s </p>
Advent calendars

Benefit’s beauty advent calendar is a glamorous countdown worth £280

<p>If each item was bought separately, the total value would be more than £300, according to the brand </p>
Advent calendars

Anthropologie’s beauty advent calendar is here and it’s less than £100

<p>Have a superb Christmas countdown with a selection of minis, including festive varities </p>
Advent calendars

8 best gin advent calendars to get you into the festive spirit

<p>It’s never too frosty outside to enjoy a cold one</p>
Advent calendars

Best beer advent calendars 2023, tried and tested

<p>We worked our way through these vegan advent calendars well ahead of schedule</p>
Advent calendars

12 best vegan advent calendars for a perfect plant-based countdown

<p>Have a superb Christmas countdown with a selection of minis, including festive varities </p>
Advent calendars

8 best gin advent calendars to get you into the festive spirit

<p>It’s never too frosty outside to enjoy a cold one</p>
Advent calendars

Best beer advent calendars 2023, tried and tested

<p>We worked our way through these vegan advent calendars well ahead of schedule</p>
Advent calendars

12 best vegan advent calendars for a perfect plant-based countdown

<p>Sample 24 mini bottles of wine this December, or tuck into a beer and snack-filled advent calendar </p>
Advent calendars

John Lewis’s wine and beer advent calendars offer a merry countdown

Advent calendars

John Lewis’s wine and beer advent calendars offer a merry countdown

<p>Sample 24 mini bottles of wine this December, or tuck into a beer and snack-filled advent calendar </p>
<p>The calendar contains an impressive 32 products, 16 of which are full-sized </p>
Advent calendars

Selfridges has unveiled its beauty advent calendar for 2023

<p>The retailer is known for its fantastic fashion and beauty buys, so it’s offering for 2023 is set to be as superb</p>
Advent calendars

Asos’s beauty advent calendar offers a stellar 25-day countdown

<p>The brand’s 25-day offering is finally here and is bursting with candles, room fragrances and skincare treats </p>
Advent calendars

The White Company’s advent calendar 2023: A daily dose of indulgence

<p>21 full-sized products are included </p>
Advent calendars

Mac’s 2023 beauty advent calendar is here

<p>21 full-sized products are included </p>
Advent calendars

Mac’s 2023 beauty advent calendar is here

<p>The advent calendar officially launches on 1 October </p>
Advent calendars

Lookfantastic has unveiled its beauty advent calendar for 2023

<p>The calendar is available from mid-September </p>
Advent calendars

Neal’s Yard’s has revealed its beauty advent calendar for 2023

<p>This year, the range of calendars for dogs is bigger than ever</p>
Advent calendars

11 best advent calendars for dogs that make the pawfect countdown

Advent calendars

The Original Cake Company’s advent calendar is a top-tier countdown

<p>Inside, it’s full of beauty goodies, including make-up, skincare and perfume</p>
Advent calendars

Dior’s advent calendar includes Miss Dior and j’adore perfumes

<p>The festive season started early in our household, with little testers getting their hands on all the goods </p>
Advent calendars

11 best kids’ advent calendars full of toys for a playful Christmas

<p>These budget-friendly designs will build the festive excitement </p>
Advent calendars

Aldi’s kids’ advent calendars promise a playful Christmas countdown

<p>Could this be the perfect festive treat for tool-lovers? </p>
Advent calendars

The Wera advent calendar has a tool for every day

<p>You’ll find 24 mini and travel sized products behind the doors </p>
Advent calendars

Kiehl’s advent calendar is the perfect gift for skincare lovers

<p>The calendars are available from 28 and 30 October </p>
Advent calendars

Aldi is launching two boozy advent calendars this Christmas

<p>The box features a striking black and gold fireworks design </p>
Advent calendars

Bobbi Brown’s beauty advent calendar is the festive sparkle you need

Advent calendars

Bobbi Brown’s beauty advent calendar is the festive sparkle you need

<p>The box features a striking black and gold fireworks design </p>
<p>Inside, you’ll find A-list names such as Dr. Barbara Sturm, Augustinus Bader, Charlotte Tilbury and Westman Atelier </p>
Advent calendars

Net-A-Porter’s advent calendar has packed in £1,000 worth of products

<p>Jewellery, Lego and more hides behind their (Dumble)doors </p>
Advent calendars

8 best Harry Potter advent calendars for a magical Christmas 2022

<p>We’ve unwrapped mini versions of the brand’s cult-classic products </p>
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Benefit beauty advent calendar review: The gift that keeps on giving

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Advent calendars

Does Charlotte Tilbury’s beauty advent calendar sleigh?

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Advent calendars

Does Charlotte Tilbury’s beauty advent calendar sleigh?

<p>The box includes 25 windows with different surprises hidden behind each one </p>
Advent calendars

The Pokémon trading card advent calendar is on sale at Amazon

<p>We were lucky enough to live out our own version of ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’ </p>
Advent calendars

Missoma’s jewellery advent calendar is back – and we got a first look

<p>Get excited for the festive season with this £59.99 offering </p>
Advent calendars

Aldi’s wine advent calendar is a plonk-packed delight

<p>Surely there’s no better way to celebrate than by sampling your favourite tipples? </p>
Advent calendars

Virgin Wines’s advent calendars will ensure you have a merry Christmas

<p>Behind the doors are 17 full-sized products and some festive favourites </p>
Christmas

Lookfantastic beauty advent calendar 2022 review

<p>There’s 27 products to unwrap in this luxury box, some more coveted than others </p>
Advent calendars

We reviewed Chanel’s controversial £610 advent calendar

<p>We considered the quality, taste, variety and presentation, as well as packaging</p>
Advent calendars

The best cheese advent calendars for an alternative Christmas 2021

<p>The French brand has made its beauty advent calendar debut for 2021 </p>
Advent calendars

Chantecaille advent calendar 2021: Luxury you can feel good about

<p>Retailing at £40 when you spend £30 on clothing, home and beauty, there’s £300 of goodies to be unveiled </p>
Advent calendars

M&S beauty advent calendar review 2021: What’s in it and how to buy it

<p>It’s worth £300 but will cost just £40 when you spend £30 in-store</p>
Advent calendars

Martin Lewis says M&S beauty advent calendar is ‘the big one’ to buy

<p>Costing just £54.99, it’s a far cheaper option than many other beauty calendars </p>
Advent calendars

Aldi’s first-ever beauty advent calendar is full of cult brand dupes

Advent calendars

Aldi’s first-ever beauty advent calendar is full of cult brand dupes

<p>Costing just £54.99, it’s a far cheaper option than many other beauty calendars </p>
<p>Our picks cater for every budget, from the cheapest at £17.99, to the more premium sets for £49.99 </p>
Advent calendars

9 best Playmobil advent calendars for a fun-packed Christmas countdown

<p>We considered the size, cost and quality of each item, as well as packaging and overall value for money </p>
Advent calendars

Glossybox advent calendar review: A must-have for make-up lovers

<p>There’s no dud fragrances in this luxury offering </p>
Advent calendars

Diptyque’s 2021 advent calendar is brimming with indulgent scents

<p>With 24 goodies hiding inside little houses and trees, it costs £89.90 and has a total worth of £150</p>
Advent calendars

Rituals beauty advent calendar review: An affordable scented treat

<p>With 24 goodies hiding inside little houses and trees, it costs £89.90 and has a total worth of £150</p>
Advent calendars

Rituals beauty advent calendar review: An affordable scented treat

<p>We considered cost, design, the products and ease of use </p>
Advent calendars

Cult Beauty advent calendar review: A must-have gift for connoisseurs

<p>From spiced flavours to subtle florals, these pretty preserves should keep your Christmas spirit going </p>
Advent calendars

The Bonne Maman advent calendar is a deliciously indulgent delight

<p>Aside from the whisky inside, we considered how gift-worthy each calendar felt </p>
Advent calendars

7 best whisky advent calendars: Dram-filled treats to enjoy all month

<p>We looked for timeless designs that didn’t scrimp on quality </p>
Advent calendars

The best wooden advent calendars for a less wasteful Christmas

<p>Since the brand first launched in the eighties until now, its make-up has been a staple in all the best professional make-up artist’s kits</p>
Christmas

Mac advent calendar review: A worthy collection of cult classics

<p>There’s a wide range of calendars for both kids and adults this year </p>
Advent calendars

9 best Hotel Chocolat advent calendars to indulge in this Christmas

<p>We considered taste (of course), packaging, value for money and who each calendar would suit best</p>
Advent calendars

9 best Lindt Christmas advent calendars: Luxury chocolates for all

<p>We selflessly tucked in, to see if you’ll be excited to rip open the door each morning</p>
Advent calendars

13 best chocolate advent calendars for adults: Indulge this Christmas

<p>The attractive box can be re-used for storage when you’re finished </p>
Advent calendars

Lookfantastic’s 2021 beauty advent calendar has arrived

<p>We expect these to sell out fast – pre-order your festive vinos now so you don’t miss out</p>
Advent calendars

Best Virgin Wines advent calendars for a very merry Christmas

<p>Previous year’s advent calendars have been hugely popular, so get in early </p>
Advent calendars

Clarins Christmas advent calendar: 12 days of skincare yule love

Advent calendars

Clarins Christmas advent calendar: 12 days of skincare yule love

<p>Previous year’s advent calendars have been hugely popular, so get in early </p>
<p>You’ll find the Womanizer vibrator hiding inside, which by itself retails for the same price as the entire calendar</p>
Advent calendars

Lovehoney advent calendar review: Naughty and nice treats for couples

<p>There’s six full-sized products to enjoy in Next’s calendar </p>
Advent calendars

Next’s beauty advent calendar is here and it’s brimming with treats

<p>Hidden behind the doors are 25 treats, including new and exclusive products</p>
Advent calendars

Lush advent calendar: Our verdict on this year’s treasure trove

To find a place on this list, the contents of each calendar had to taste best in class, and we were also keen on reusable designs and those that used as little single-use plastic as possible
Advent calendars

10 best food and drink advent calendars for a gourmet-filled Christmas

To find a place on this list, the contents of each calendar had to taste best in class, and we were also keen on reusable designs and those that used as little single-use plastic as possible
Advent calendars

10 best food and drink advent calendars for a gourmet-filled Christmas

You can never have too many socks, especially at Christmas
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15 best alternative advent calendars for adults

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10 best DIY advent calendars

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9 best alternative Christmas advent calendars for foodies

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