The Ultimate 2017 Beauty Advent Calendar Guide - Calendars To Fit ALL Budgets

Yes, I’m already talking about Christmas, as soon as September rolls around beauty brands are starting to gear up for the festive period. Beauty advent calendars were a big trend last year but this year I think they will be bigger and better! I haven’t bought one in previous years, but I am going to purchase one this year.

I’ve split the beauty calendars into pricing to make shopping easier. I’ll be adding links to this post when the products are available to buy, so keep an eye out for updates.

UNDER £50

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Bomb Cosmetics Advent Calendar (Soaps and Bath Blasters) - £19.99  - OUT NOW

I’m a huge fan of bath bombs in the winter, this advent calendar is a perfect introduction to the brand if you haven’t tried it before. There is a mixture of mini soaps and bath blasters, scents include Jelly and Custard Bath Blaster, Cotton Candy Bath Blaster, Adventures in Eden Soap and Lime and Dany Soap.

Bomb Cosmetics The Bomb Advent Calendar – £22 - OUT NOW

If soaps aren’t your thing and you just enjoy bath bombs, Bomb Cosmetics have an advent calendar dedicated to them. It’s only a few pounds more expensive than its sister product.

Tanya Burr’s 12 Sweet Days  Beauty Advent Calendar - £30 - OUT NOW

Fans of the YouTuber will be happy to know this advent calendar is already available. The cute shop front style packaging houses some of her cult products; lip glosses and nail polishes. Plus, new products like glitter liners and eye shimmer pots, ideal for Christmas parties.

Benefit Beauty Advent Calendar - £34.50 – Launches in November at Debenhams.

I’m glad that Benefit has gone for a lower price range on their advent calendar, making it accessible to all. This box houses some of my favourite Benefit products, Porefessional Primer, Rollerlash Mascara, Hoola Bronzer and High Beam Liquid Highlighter.

Yankee Candle Advent Calendar - £34.99 – Launches in October at Yankee Candle

If you don’t want to add to your makeup and skincare collections, you could always opt for this candle advent calendar. It has 23 mini candles and a special votive candle to be unwrapped on the 24^th of December.

Sephora Winter Wonderland Beauty Advent Calendar - About £35 - Coming soon

I adore the house front design they have opted for. Inside are 24 Sephora own brand products. I have tried the odd Sephora product while travelling and love the quality!

Holland and Barrett Ethical Calendar - £35 - Launches 18th October in stores
This is a welcome addition to the beauty calendar line up for 2017. It's excellent to see a brand focus on ethical/green beauty. It has some of my favourites such as the Weleda Skin Food (it's like the Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream - multi-use), Yes to Charcoal Face Wipes (great for oily skin) and Trilogy Rose Hip Oil (use this on scarring).

Sleek Makeup A Gift A Day Advent Calendar - £35 – OUT NOW

I don’t think Sleek has created a beauty advent calendar previously. It’s an affordable option for the makeup junkies. Behind the doors, you will find brushes, contour kits (one of my faves), liquid liners and lipsticks.

Jack Wills Beauty Advent Calendar - £35 – Launches at Boots on 18^th September

This would be a great gift for teenage girls who are a fan of the Jack Wills brand. I wouldn’t say it’s the best value for money as it does have ‘filler’ products like hair bobbles and nail files but it is a nice introduction to a beauty advent calendar.

Marks and Spencer Beauty Advent Calendar - £35 – Launches 9^th November.

Technically this is only available for £35 when you spend £35 on clothing or home at M&S, making the spend £70. However, this might be your opportunity to stock up on essentials like bras, socks or tights etc. to make up the £35 spend. Lots of bloggers loved this beauty advent calendar last year because of the great variety of brands included. This year, there are samples from Rodial, Alpha H, Nuxe, Eyeko and Emma Hardie to name a few.

Feel Unique The Season to Shine Beauty Advent Calendar - £35 – Coming soon

I’m a big fan of Feel Unique as their site hosts a number of brands I adore. I don’t have too much information on this box yet but will update this as soon as I do.

Boots No7 Beauty Advent Calendar - £40 - OUT NOW
I adore the chic gold box that the products are stored in. Behind the windows sits a variety of their cult products including Beautiful Skin Micellar Cleansing Water, Stay Perfect Amazing Eyes Pencil, Airbrush Away Primer, 3 Eyeshadow Monos, 3 Limited Edition Nail Polishes, as well as make-up brushes and a No7 Beauty Sponge. It's worth over £169, so great value for money!

Laura Ashley Beauty Advent Calendar - £40 – OUT NOW

Their Royal Bloom advent calendar is a series of drawers which hide presents such as mini shower creams, body lotions and hand and nail creams. The drawers would make great storage after use.

Soap and Glory It’s a Calendar Girls Beauty Advent Calendar - £40 – OUT NOW

I’m a big fan of Soap and Glory products, if you are a long-term reader you’ll know their Archery brow pencil is my Holy Grail. This beauty advent calendar is a mix of bath and makeup products including classics like Pillow Plump Lipgloss and Thick and Fast mascara. There are also heavenly smelling bath, body and foot products inside. I wonder if this will be a Star Gift in Boots over Christmas?!

The Body Shop 24 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar - £45 – Purple Packaging - OUT NOW

The Body Shop features in this guide 3 times as they have different price points. See the under £100 section for the other two.

This set has the following minis: Mango Lip Butter and Shower Gel, Soaps in the scents Frosted Plum, Frosted Berries and Vanilla, Shower Gels in Coconut, Pink Grapefruit and Strawberry, Body Lotions in the fragrances of Mango and White Musk, Lip Balms in Shea and Strawberry, Hand Creams in Coconut and Almond, a Body Butter in British Rose, plus a Gentle Makeup Remover. Filler products include a nail file, eyelash curler, bath lily, bath gloves, lash and brow comb, facial sponge. Makeup wise, you only get 2 products, the Eye Definer in Black and a Glitter Dust in Gold.

Even though this is the cheapest, I think it’s great value for money!

L’Occitane Advent Calendar - £49 – OUT NOW
L’Occitane has two beauty advent calendars this year, see their more expensive luxury calendar under the £150 section of this post. The more affordable option includes a selection of body lotions, shampoo, and their well-loved moisturising hand creams.

NUXE Beauty Treasures Gift Set - £49 - OUT NOW

I think this is well priced considering NUXE is on the higher end of the high street. The beauty advent calendar contains Reve de Miel Lip Balm, Huile Prodigieuse, Rêve de Miel Gel, Crème Prodigieuse, Prodigieux shower oil, Nuxellence Detox, Nuxellence Eclat, Huile Prodigieuse Shimmer, Reve de Miel Hand and Nail cream, Prodigieux le Parfum.

£50 AND OVER

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Amazon Beauty Advent Calendar - £50 - OUT NOW TO PREORDER

I always forget to look on Amazon for beauty products. They have a reasonably priced advent calendar launching this year. They are keeping the contents under wraps, for now, the description just states 24 deluxe samples, I wonder what is inside!

Zoella 12 Days of Christmas Advent Calendar - £50 - OUT NOW
The Lifestyle Advent Calendar contains a bauble, confetti, purse, candle, 2 cookie cutters, jotter pad, key ring, pen, room spray, stickers and votive. I think this is an excellent mix of products for Zoella lovers!

Makeup Revolution Advent Calendar - £50 – OUT NOW

I think this advent calendar has an excellent selection of gifts. The contents includes a full-size Revoholic Eyeshadow Palette, 3 baked highlighters, bronzer, 6 amazing lipsticks in various shades, 4 makeup brushes, an eyeshadow primer, liquid highlighter, Revoholic Travel Mirror, pressed highlighters and strobe balms.

Ciate London Nail Polish Advent Calendar - £50 – Available from ASOS, Feel Unique and Very in October

I think Ciate was one of the first brands to start beauty advent calendars a few years ago. Their nail polish advent calendar is back, you also receive a nail treatment, file and nail toppers. It’s not the most adventurous beauty calendar but it is still good value for money.

NYX Lippie Countdown Advent Calendar - £50 – OUT NOW

NYX is famous for its extensive line of lipsticks, the Lingerie collection being very popular with bloggers. If you haven’t tried any lip products from the brand, this advent calendar is your chance. It has different formulas including matte and cream lipstick, chubby lip cream, liquid lipstick, matte lip cream and creamy lip gloss. I would give this a miss if you already have most of the NYX lip range.

ASOS Beauty Advent Calendar - £55 – OUT NOW

Following last year’s theme of marble, the calendar features popular brands such as The Ordinary,  Caudalie, Rodial, Pureology and St Tropez. There is also going to be a men's version at the same price.
Contains included: 111Skin Limited Edition Gold Brightening Treatment Mask, Alpha-H Liquid Gold, Carmex Mint Moisturising Lip Balm, Caudalie Vinisource Moisturising Sorbet, Codage Scrubbing Cream, Cowshed Natural Lip Balm, DHC Deep Cleansing Oil, Eyeko Skinny Skinny Deluxe Eyeliner, Foreo Luna Play, Korres Santorini Vine Shower Gel, Lottie London Arch Rival Volumising Eyebrow Powder, Luxie Beauty 231 Eye Brush, NIP+FAB Glycolic Fix Serum, Nude by Nature Natural Glow Loose Bronzer, NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream,Oskia Renaissance Mask, Pureology Hydrate Shampoo, REN Clarimatte T-zone Control Cleansing Gel, Rodial Stem Cell Magic Gel, Smashbox Photofinish Primer, St Tropez Instant Tan Gloss, Starskin Plumping and Hydrating Bio-Cellulose Second Skin Lip Mask, The Ordinary Natural Moisturising Factors + HA, This Works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray. There is also 20% off single use discount code.

YOU Beauty Advent Calendar - £60 - Launching on 1st October from Latest in Beauty
This pretty calendar has amazing products from The White Company, nail polish brand Leighton Denny, BareMinerals and Dr Orangic. This has a RRP of over £240!

Clarins 12 Day Christmas Calendar - £60 – Launching in Boots, House of Fraser and Selfridges on 1^st October

Clarins is one of my favourite brands at the moment, I know their fuss-free products will deliver. This cute calendar houses samples of their hero products: Instant Smooth Perfecting Touch Primer, Instant Light Natural Lip Perfector in Rose Shimmer, Instant Light Lip Comfort Oil in Honey, Supra Volume Mascara in Black, SOS Hydra Mask, Gentle Refiner, Instant Eye Make-Up Remover, One-Step Exfoliating Cleanser, Beauty Flash Balm, Hand & Nail Treatment Cream, Limited Edition Eau Dynamisante Candle and Tonic Bath & Shower Concentrate.

There will also be a men’s version, which is excellent news, a gift for the boyfriend and husbands sorted!

Decleor Beauty Advent Calendar - £65 – OUT NOW

Decleor is a luxury skincare brand I have always wanted to try products from. This beauty advent calendar would be a perfect way to try out some minis of their top products, plus three full sizes.

The Body Shop 25 Days of Game-Changing Advent-ure Standard Advent Calendar - £65 – Green Packaging - OUT NOW

I like what you did with the name, Body Shop! This is the middle of the 3 calendars. The green packaged calendar includes: Shower Gels in British Rose, Mango and Coconut, Soaps in the scents of Frosted Plum and Mango, Body Lotion in Strawberry and Black Musk, Body Butters in British Rose and Almond Milk and Honey, a Hand Cream in Almond, Lip Balm in Shea, Passionberry and Strawberry, Shower Gel in Frosted Berries, and Gentle Eye Makeup Remover. Cosmetics include: Eye Definer in Black, Gel Pen Liner in Black, Lip Definer in Red Siren, Matte Lip Liquid in Sydney Amaryllis, Glitter Dust in Gold. Tools include: Bunny Headband, Bath Lily, Lipstick/Concealer Brush, Brow/Lash Comb and Wooden Die.

Birchbox 24 Days of Unboxing - £65 to subscribers and £75 to non-subscribers - Launching 3rd October for subscribers and 4th October for non-subscribers.
I personally don't love subscription boxes, I always feel a little let down by what's inside. However, if you are a fan of Birchbox you'll be happy to know this contains brands such as Benefit, Cargo, Dr Paw Paw and NUXE.

Liz Earle The 12 Days of Christmas Beauty Advent Calendar - £66 – OUT NOW

Liz Earle is a crowd pleaser, their skincare is suitable for all skin types and the products are excellent quality. Of course, the cult Cleanse and Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser is included in a 50ml size. Other products include Soothing Eye Lotion, Intensive Nourishing Treatment Mask, and Eyebright Soothing Eye Lotion. There are some filler products like 2 face cloths, a sponge, and a white headband.

Lush 12 Days of Christmas - £67.50 - OUT NOW
Lush lovers will be excited to see their 12 Days of Christmas return for another year. The box contains a number of new products including Plum Snow, Christmas Sweater, and Christmas Cracker, as well as some firm favourites such as Snow Fairy Shower Gel, Shoot for the Stars and Golden Wonder.

Clinique Beauty Advent Calendar - £75 - OUT NOW
I am very impressed with this offering from Clinique, there is a fantastic selection of skincare and makeup. The beauty advent calendar includes: Take the Day Off Makeup Remover for lids, lashes and lips, Liquid Facial Soap Mild, 7 Day Scrub Cream Rinse-off Formula, Clarifying Lotion, Rinse Off Foaming Cleanser, Moisture Surge Intense, Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief, Moisture Surge Over Night Mask, All About Eyes, Dramatically Different Moisturising Lotion +, Deep Comfort Hand and Cuticle Cream, Powder Brush, Pep Start Hydro Blur Moisturiser, Clinique Smart Night, Pep Start Eye Cream, Clinique Smart SPF15, Clinique Smart Custom-Repair Serum, Powder Blush, Chubby Stick Moisturising Lip Colour Balm, Pop Lacquer Lip Colour, Pop Lip Colour, Cream Shaper for Eyes, Lash Power Mascara, Aromatics Perfume in Black.

Bare Minerals Box of Wonders Advent Calendar - £75 – OUT NOW

It’s great to see Bare Minerals creating their own advent calendar. Price and quality wise, this one seems like a great deal. Inside you will find: Original and Tinted Mineral Veil Finishing Powder, Skin Longevity, Deluxe Marvellous Moxie lip-glosses and lipsticks, blush, mascara and a pen and notepad.

Look Fantastic Beauty Advent Calendar - £79 - OUT NOW

I believe this beauty advent calendar sold out last year, so they have a waitlist you can join for the 2017 launch. The contents aren't revealed online which could either be a nice surprise or a risk depending on how you look at it. However, we do know that it contains 19 exclusive products, 13 skincare products, 3 beauty tools and 7 cosmetics samples. They say it is worth over £300.

Rituals 3D Advent Calendars  – £59.50 and £79.50 - OUT NOW

Most brands have stuck to the traditional box format that the chocolate advent calendars have, just on a larger scale. These offerings from Rituals are 3D, how fun! There are two options, one priced at £59.50 and the other at £79.50. Both include favourites like the Ritual favourites including Sakura Body Cream, Hammam Black Soap, and Ritual of Hammam Hot Scrub.

Essie Nail Polish Advent Countdown - £80 - OUT NOW

Rivalling the Ciate nail polish calendar, this Essie offering has 7 nail polishes, 13 mini nail polishes, a nail polish remover and 3 mini surprises.

L’Occitane Luxury Advent Calendar - £89 – Launching on L’Occitane’s website on 28^th September.

I have never tried anything from this brand, I am very tempted to buy this as a starter pack. The bright yellow packing stores mini products including their famous hand and foot creams, the almond shower oil and their latest fragrance launch, Terre de Lumiere.

There is also another L’Occitane calendar in this guide under the £50 section.

Cowshed Beauty Advent Calendar - £90 - Launching in October on Cowshed's website
If you are into luxurious baths and pampering, this Cowshed beauty advent calendar is perfect for you.

Kikki.K Stationery Lovers Advent Calendar - £90 – OUT NOW

Most beauty bloggers also love stationery, well they do make amazing blog props and keep your blog posts organised! There plenty of Kikki stationery goodies inside but also a mini candle and some Christmas decorations.

Kiehl’s Beauty Advent Calendar - £95 – Launching exclusively to Selfridges from 19^th October.

After trying their Ultra Facial Cream, I’ve decided I want to try more from the brand. The cute packaging holds minis including their much loved Midnight Recovery Concentrate and Crème de Corps Body Lotion.

Boots Luxury Advent Calendar - £99 – Launches end of September

I kicked myself for not buying this last year. It has some impressive brands inside including YSL, Lancome and Viktor and Rolf, covering a mixture of skincare, makeup and fragrance.

The Body Shop 25 Days of Game-Changing Advent-ure Ultimate Advent Calendar - £99 – Red Packaging - OUT NOW

The most expensive of the TBS calendars for 2017. This includes: British Rose Shower Gel, Hand Creams in Almond and Coconut, Hand and Nail Treatment in Almond, Shea Shower Cream, Strawberry Body Polish, British Rose Body Scrub, Almond Milk and Honey Body Butter,

Makeup includes Lip and Cheek Stain in Vineyard Peach, Glitter Dusts in Gold and Pink, Matte Lip Liquid Nairobi Camellia, Eye Definer in Black, Foundation Buffing Brush and Liner Star Stamp.

Skincare includes: Vitamin E Moisture Cream, Gentle Eye Makeup Remover, Vitamin E Night Cream, Drops of Youth Youth Concentrate, Spa of the World Body Cream, Camomile Cleansing Butter, Japanese Matcha Tea Pollution Clearing Mask. Plus 2 extras, Bunny Headband and Bath Gloves.

£100 AND OVER

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ESPA Beauty Advent Calendar - £100 – OUT NOW

The calendar is designed to have pull out drawers, I think this would make a nice storage box after use. Their products have a heavenly spa-like scent, perfect for pampering. You’ll find their Optimal Skin ProMoisturiser, Soothing Bath Oil and Skin Rescue Balm inside to name a few of the lovely products.

Makeup Revolution Christmas Tree Advent Calendar – £120 - OUT NOW

This is the second-time Makeup Revolution has appeared in this guide (see the £50 one above). This has full sized products instead of cheaper minis. You do get a lot for your money but not sure the MR customer would spend £120 in one go. Inside you will find: 1 x Bronzing palette, 1 brow enhancing stick, 5 redemption eyeshadow palettes, 1 blush stick, 2 Ultra Strobe Balms, 3 Lip Euphoria Lip Glosses, 1 Ultra bronzer powder, 1 amazing curl mascara, 1 Euphoria eyeshadow and contouring palette, 1 makeup blending sponge, 1 bronze stick, 2 salvation palette, 1 brush cleaning tool, 1 blush palette, 1 bronze shimmer highlight powder, 1 highlight stick, 3 give me more lip powder lipsticks, 1 duo face sculpt powder and 2 Salvation Intense Lip Lacquers.

Selfridges L’Oreal Advent Calendar - £120 - OUT NOW

As some of you might know, L’Oreal own lots of beauty brands and this advent calendar encompasses them all. Expect YSL, Lancome, Kiehl’s, Urban Decay and Viktor and Rolf.

Estee Lauder Beauty Advent Calendar - £125 – OUT NOW

Like the L’Oreal one, Estee Lauder has gathered products from all the brands they own. You can find treats from MAC, Origins, Clinique, Bobbi Brown, Aveda, Bumble and Bumble, Smashbox and Glam Glow inside the 3D star shape advent calendar.

John Lewis Beauty Advent Calendar - £149 - OUT NOW

I’m very impressed by this box! Beauty lovers will be happy to know it has the following products: NARS Orgasm Blusher, Bobbi Brown Smokey Mascara, MAC Lip Intensity Lipstick and Marc Jacobs Highliner Gel Eye Crayon.

OVER £150

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White Company Advent Calendar - £150 - Launching 18th October on their website

Apparently, only 500 White Company Advent Calendar's have been made, so I think they will sell out quickly. The contains is worth over £290 and includes candles, skincare, perfumes, hand and body creams.

Elemis Beauty Advent Calendar - £150 - OUT NOW

This beautiful advent calendar has two of my favourite products inside, the Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm and Marine Cream in full sizes. The calendar contains is worth £319.

Charlotte Tilbury Naughty and Nice Magic Box - £150 – OUT NOW

I’m not a fan of the skincare from CT, however, I adore the makeup. The box has 6 skincare products and 6 makeup products because of this I will have to give this a miss. Charlotte Tilbury lovers, however, will rejoice.

Fenwicks of Bond Street Beauty Advent Calendar - £150 - Launching in October
Designed to look like a shop front, the Fenwick Advent Calendar was beautifully illustrated by Clym Evernden. You'll find premium samples from Bobbi Brown, Armani, Charlotte Tilbury, MAC, and NARS.

Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar – £175 – OUT NOW

The iconic London landmark has returned with another calendar. There are 13 full sized products inside this beautifully designed set of drawers. Contents includes amazing products such as Hourglass Lip Stylo in Influencer, Eve Lom Cleanser, and Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream.

Harrods Beauty Advent Calendar - £250 – Launching at Harrods on 1^st October.

Competing with the likes of Liberty, Harrods has added its best sellers to its beauty advent calendar. You will find inside a NARS Laguna Bronzer, Marc Jacobs Velvet Noir Mascara, Huda Beauty Lip Strobe in Enchanting, and an Acqua di Parma red candle.

Molton Brown Scented Luxuries Advent Calendar - £256 - OUT NOW

This has a mixture of bath products including body washes, body lotions, candles, body polishes and Eau de toilettes. I’m not sure the £256 price tag is justifiable for me on this one.

Diptyque Advent Calendar - £300 – Launching in Selfridges in November

Oh, how I wish I had a spare £300 for this luxurious advent calendar. It includes 15 of their signature candles in the scents of Mimosa, Baies, Benjoin and Pomander-Vanille. There is also 7 eau de toilettes inside, some of which are the L’Ombre dans l’Eau, Philosykos, Don Son. To finish, there are 2 skin and body samples, plus a large 70g frosted forest candle.

Jo Malone Beauty Advent Calendar - £300 – OUT NOW

I saved the best to last, it would be a dream to own this beauty advent calendar. I love that JM have added a touch of colour to their monochrome cream and black branding. Expect a mixture of candles, perfumes and body treats. 

Carat London 12 Days of Jewellery Advent Calendar - £350 - OUT NOW
This is the most expensive calendar I have seen to date. The 12 windows house beautiful piece of jewellery. I think this might have a limited run as Selfridges website says there are only 5 available.

I'd love to know which beauty advent calendar is on your wishlist, leave me a comment below!

Information sources: BeautyQueenUK, The LDN Diaries, and TSNC
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