Found in Issue No. 289
The Best Advent Calendars Of 2024
- Words by
- Caroline Ferry and Elizabeth Little
- Edited by
- Fashion Team
Bamford’s 12 Days of Christmas Advent Calendar brings mindful luxury to the festive season. With soothing treats like the Sky Fig Candle, B Silent Pillow Mist, and enchanting fragrances, each drawer offers a moment of indulgent self-care we can’t wait to unwrap.
Science-backed skincare doesn’t come much more luxurious than this. From the iconic Rich Cream to the dark-circle-banishing eye patches, we love every Augustinus Bader formula – and will love opening a new one for each of the 12 days of Christmas.
Any fan of fragrance knows the beauty of Diptyque. The French heritage brand has released an advent calendar filled with 25 scented goods. Ranging from minis of their perfume, soft soaps and lotions to a full-size festive candle, this will sure to be a seasonal favourite for any upcoming host.
A highly prized pre-Christmas gift, Liberty’s iconic beauty advent calendar includes £1,205 worth of luxe products from La Mer, Byredo, Lisa Eldridge, Augustinus Bader, Votary and more. Plus, a Golden Ticket is hidden in a select few calendars, awarding each winner £1,000 to spend at Liberty. Leave it too late at your peril.
After last year’s success, Missoma is back with another gold-jewellery advent calendar. Comprising 12 of their best-selling pieces, the selection ranges from chic hoops to timeless necklaces. The box also doubles as a jewellery case with a mirror, meaning it can be used all year round.
Experience the ultimate Christmas countdown with the Cowshed Deluxe Advent Calendar. Discover 24 full-sized Cowshed products in a handwoven wicker hamper, offering a luxurious selection of natural skincare, hand care, and bath treats, perfect for self-gifting or sharing this festive season.
Perfect for the foodie in your life, Daylesford Organic’s advent calendar has 25 delicious treats handpicked from their farm-shop shelves. Better yet, the gorgeous box has a durable construction, meaning it can be reused and refilled for years to come. But be quick – available to shop now, these calendars are handmade in small batches and likely to sell out before the month is out.
For the Christmas season, the House of Dior presents a magical advent calendar that recreates the facade of the historic boutique at 30 Avenue Montaigne. A poetic picture of Paris, it houses 24 miniature creations, including refined fragrances, sophisticated make-up creations, skincare products and a scented candle.
There’s something extra-special about opening full-size products, which is exactly what you’ll get with Fortnum's beauty advent calendar. Stock up on over £1,080 worth of skincare and wellness gifts from brands such as Sol de Janeiro and Aromatherapy Associates, as well as a festive Fortnum’s scented candle.
There’s so much to love about this one. Worth over £1,000, it contains products and brands you won’t find in other calendars, from Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Le Labo, Fenty Beauty and Trinny London. One in every 100 calendars will also include a £250 Harvey Nichols gift card, so you can continue the self-gifting long after Christmas.
All killer, no filler – we love this edit of beauty heroes, especially the full-size ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Marine Cream, which is worth £64 alone. The full-size Multi-Peptide Eye Serum from The Ordinary is one of our age-defying favourites, as is the travel-perfect Advanced Night Repair Serum by Estée Lauder.
Twelve gifts await you inside – and, yes, we’ll be holding on to that box long after the festive period is finished. A mixture of full-size products and travel minis, this calendar includes iconic formulas like the Beauty Light Wand, Charlotte’s Magic Lip Oil Crystal Elixir, the Pillow Talk Eyeliner and, of course, the moisturiser loved by her A-list clientele – Charlotte’s Magic Cream.
Our ultimate go-to brand for gifting – we’ll be tickled to open a new present each day, just for us. Expect calming home scents, indulgent bath products and the perfect bauble to complete festive decorating.
Jewellery advent calendars are the ultimate treat, and this one is extra-special because it provides an opportunity to flex your crafting skills, too. You’ll open two hand-carved gemstone beads each day, plus one 18-carat gold bead on day 24, to create a personalised gift for yourself on the 25th. The gift that keeps on giving.
Add a permanent pop of colour to your holiday decorations with this patchwork advent calendar from Oliver Bonas, which is made from jewel-tone velvet swatches and designed to be used year after year. The golden embroidery adds the perfect festive finishing touch.
Expect cult favourites such as Charlotte Tilbury’s Magic Cream, Elizabeth Arden’s Eight Hour® Cream Lip Balm and Sunday Riley’s decadent Luna Sleeping Night Oil. In a playful twist, they’ve hidden magical prizes behind door 25, including 10 £500 John Lewis vouchers and a voucher for a decadent spa day.
The Dr. Barbara Sturm Advent Calendar 2024 is a luxurious skincare treat, designed to elevate your holiday season with 25 days of premium skincare products. Beautifully housed in a minimalist, chic burgundy box, it offers a selection of both full-size and mini versions of Dr. Sturm’s most coveted formulas.
Eat, drink and be merry this Christmas with Fortnum’s Feasting Advent Calendar. Jam-packed with a veritable feast of gourmet delights, it features classic teas, biscuits, chocolate and confectionery, mouthwatering preserves, condiments and festive tipples.
If you’re looking for a reusable calendar that you can customise each year, look no further than Not Another Bill. Made from soft corduroy, this easily hangs from the wall, and each of the 24 pockets can be filled with festive treats, toys, and candies. It also has the option for monogramming, meaning it can be unique to your family.