The best beauty advent calendars to have on your radar in 2023, from Liberty to Lookfantastic
In the beauty world, Christmas is one of the best times of the year. So, while summer might not be over yet, we’re already thinking about the festive countdown and how to make it as joyful as possible. If there’s one way to do that, it’s with one of the best beauty advent calendars for 2023.
Beauty brands and retailers have really upped their game when it comes to advent calendars – think full-sized products, bestselling favourites and new releases across skincare, make-up, fragrance and haircare. The most highly anticipated launch is Liberty’s – this year, the luxury department store’s offering is worth more than £1,000, making it a luxe choice. Other eagerly anticipated launches include Net-a-Porter, The Body Shop and Jo Malone. Really, no matter which one you choose, you’re in for a real treat.
It’s never too soon to get prepared for Christmas, so, we’ve compiled an A-to-Z guide to the best beauty advent calendars for 2023, which we’ll be updating as new information is released. Read on for all the exciting treats you can expect to unwrap this year, as well as all the highlights from last year’s calendars.
If you’re after a luxurious Christmas countdown, look no further than Anthropologie’s beauty advent calendar for 2023. Worth £300, it features 15 full-sized products, including a Stories No.02 perfume, Plenaire rose jelly gentle make-up remover, a Baie Botanique rose renew anti-ageing serum and so much more. It sounds like a dreamy collection of goodies.
Counting down to Christmas just got a whole lot more luxe with Bobbi Brown’s beauty advent calendar. The 12-day treasure trove is full of bestsellers, think a full-size extra lip tint, cream shadow sticks and a vitamin enriched face base. It’s certainly a great pick for make-up lovers.
Eagle eyed Charlotte Tilbury fans will notice that its beauty advent calendar for 2023 has increased in price from £150 to £180, and once again, the brand hasn’t veered far from its usual design of a treasure chest. While this might be a disappointment to some fans, hidden within the advent calendar, you’ll find a selection of full-sized and travel-sized products, including the airbrush flawless setting spray, a magic cream and a lips 2 lipstick. The calendar will be available to buy from 12 September via the brand’s app and general sale going forward.
Skincare lovers will want to count down to the big day with their favourite products from Elemis. And luckily this advent calendar will allow them to do just that. With 25 of the brand’s cult products for the face and body, it features a full-sized pro-collagen marine cream, a pro-collagen cleansing balm and a superfood glow boost priming moisturiser. Forget a sparkly Christmas, this one will be a glowy one.
If there’s an advent calendar that’ll offer all the essentials for unwinding during the busy festive period, it’s ESPA’s. You can expect to unwrap some of the brand’s bestsellers, including cleansers, creams and essential oils.
Luxury skincare brand Eve Lom has made its first foray into the beauty advent calendar industry for 2023. Opening out to reveal 12 number doors, the calendar is worth more than £400 and features some of the brand’s most coveted products, from a cleansing balm and muslin cloth to the radiance repair retinol serum.
A beauty advent calendar offers the perfect opportunity to take a deep dive into a brand’s best products. Case in point: Dr Hauschka’s advent calendar. The 24-day delight contains 23 travel-size products, including a tinted day cream, soothing cleansing milk and calming bath oil, as well as a full-size hydrating cream mask.
The Liberty London advent calendar is a showstopper. Hidden within the 25 doors, there are 29 – yes, 29! – products for you to enjoy, 20 of which are full-sized. Featuring some of the most sought-after buys in the Liberty beauty hall, among the brands included are Le Labo, Augustinus Bader, 111Skin, Sunday Riley and Rose Inc. There’s even a glamorous bonus in the form of a golden ticket that’s hidden inside five calendars – the lucky winners will receive £1,000 to spend in the department store. Liberty’s beauty advent calendar is a cult favourite for a reason. If you are a beauty drop subscriber, it’s available to pre-order now with a £10 discount. If you’re not, you can register your interest now ahead of the launch on 27 September.
