I have never seen so many advent calendars as this year. It used to be easy: you chose from a handful of brands and you were done. Now I’m buried under so many that I had to do some real research, and I tried to match my small budget with a bit of quality.
First, a confession. I consider the Harrods calendars the best for what you find inside and the value they bring. And when I need a good-quality beauty gift that doesn’t cost a fortune, Sabon is my go-to.
So here are my picks, balancing budget with a little luxury. 🙂
1. Sabon Advent Calendar 2026 (24 days) | $135
My safe choice for gifting. Good quality without the huge price tag. Tip: wait for Black Friday, when you may be able to apply a 20% discount
2. Harrods 12 Days of Hair & Body Advent Calendar 2026 | $135
The more affordable way into the Harrods name. It’s only 12 days, but you get the Harrods quality at a much lower price than their big calendar.
3. Liberty London Beauty Advent Calendar 2026 | $395
This one is a splurge. It’s packed with 29 hand-picked Beauty Hall icons, including 21 full-size products, plus a Liberty print drawstring bag. If you’re going to stretch your budget once this year, this is the one to stretch it for.
4. Anthropologie The 24 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar at $98
