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🎄✨ Beauty & Fragrance Advent Calendars – Info/Chat 2026 SPOILERS 🎁 Thread 4 ✨🎄

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JoRaRaRa · 16/08/2026 08:46

Welcome to Thread 4! 🥳

And here we are again! 😂 A huge thank you to everyone who's been sharing spoilers, links, bargains, discount codes and enabling each other over the first three threads. ❤️

As agreed, we're taking it in turns to start each new thread null this year. If this thread starts getting close to the reply limit, please post to let everyone know you're happy to start the next one so we can avoid duplicate threads.

🎅 A few festive housekeeping notes;
🎁 This thread contains spoilers.
🎄 Please be kind and respectful to one another.
💸 No judging anyone for their purchasing choices (or how many calendars they buy... we're all enablers here! 😂).
🎀 Feel free to share spoilers, offers, discount codes, GWPs, delivery updates and stock alerts.

🎁 Available Now

Liberty – £285 (Beauty Drop members receive £25 off). Full contents revealed and available to order.
https://www.libertylondon.com/uk/beauty-advent-calendar

P. Louise – £250. Available to pre-order with payment instalments available.
https://plouise.co.uk/collections/wonderful-world-of-p-louise-advent-calendar/products/what-glows-around-2026-advent-calendar

John Lewis – Available on pre-sale via the app for MyJL members.
https://beauty-detective.com/john-lewis-beauty-advent-calendar-2026/

Harrods Beauty Advent Calendar – Now on pre-sale.
https://www.harrods.com/en-gb/p/harrods-of-london-the-harrods-beauty-advent-calendar-2026-000000000000284475

Harrods 12 Days of Hair & Body – Now on pre-sale.
https://www.harrods.com/en-gb/p/harrods-of-london-the-harrods-12-days-of-hair-and-body-advent-calendar-2026-000000000000284465

Harrods Fragrance Advent Calendar – Pre-sale currently sold out. Expected back in-store during September (date TBC).
https://beauty-detective.com/harrods-fragrance-advent-calendar-2026/

Vogue Festive Calendar – Available to pre-order. https://shop.vogue.co.uk/products/vogue-festive-calendar-2026

Fortnum & Mason Beauty Advent Calendar – Available to pre-order.
https://www.fortnumandmason.com/fortnums-beauty-advent-calendar-2026

Anthropologie 24 Day Beauty Advent Calendar – Available to pre-order.
https://www.anthropologie.com/en-gb/shop/24-days-of-beauty-advent-calendar5

The Fragrance Shop - Available for pre-order
Women's Advent Calendar https://www.thefragranceshop.co.uk/the-fragrance-shop/the-fragrance-shop/gift-box-advent/p/76306
Men's Advent Calendar https://www.thefragranceshop.co.uk/the-fragrance-shop/the-fragrance-shop/gift-box-advent/p/76307

Coming Soon / Waitlists

Cult Beauty
https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/c/advent-calendar/

Harvey Nichols
Beauty:
https://www.harveynichols.com/harvey-nichols/harvey-nichols-beauty-advent-calendar-2026-75896-258491/
Fragrance:
https://www.harveynichols.com/harvey-nichols/harvey-nichols-12-days-of-fragrance-advent-calendar-2026-75906-258490/

John Lewis Fragrance
https://beauty-detective.com/john-lewis-fragrance-advent-calendar-2026/

Space NK
https://www.spacenk.com/uk/gifts/beauty-advent-calendars/beauty-advent-calendar-MUK200063764.html

Elle
https://beauty-detective.com/elle-advent-calendar-2026/

Fortnum & Mason
Spoilers:
https://beauty-detective.com/fortnum-mason-beauty-advent-calendar-2026/
Waitlist: https://www.fortnumandmason.com/beauty-advent-calender-sign-up-2026

Boots (including the new fragrance calendar) https://www.boots.com/christmas/advent-calendars/advent-calendar-waiting-list

Sephora UK
Spoilers:
https://beauty-detective.com/sephora-uk-advent-calendar-2026/
Waitlist: https://www.sephora.co.uk/c/beauty-advent-calendar-waitlist

Selfridges (Beauty & Fragrance)
https://beauty-detective.com/selfridges-beauty-advent-calendar-2026/
Fragrance https://beauty-detective.com/selfridges-fragrance-advent-calendar-2026/

LookFantastic Beauty
https://www.lookfantastic.com/c/waitlist/advent/?srsltid=AfmBOoovzs9M5Kt8-RM_31Q3_-JOa6N51uGggpe0hglvZbxC5Of7AFTH

LookFantastic Fragrance
https://beauty-detective.com/lookfantastic-fragrance-advent-calendar-2026/

Glossybox
https://beauty-detective.com/glossybox-advent-calendar-2026/

OK! Beauty Box
https://beauty-detective.com/ok-beauty-box-advent-calendar-2026/

Fenwick – Loyalty members null 20 August | General release null 25 August
https://fenwick.co.uk/blogs/daily-muse/fragrance-beauty-25-day-advent-calendar

Next spoilers
https://beauty-detective.com/next-beauty-advent-calendar-2026/

Debenhams – waiting list
https://www.debenhams.com/pages/beauty-advent-calendar

💄 More Calendars & Spoilers

Rather than making the opening post a mile long, here's a brilliant roundup of lots more advent calendars and the latest spoilers, including Charlotte Tilbury, Jo Malone, Elemis, Lancôme, Tatcha, NEOM, Neal's Yard Remedies, Holland & Barrett, YesStyle and many more as they're announced.

👉 https://beauty-detective.com/category/beauty-advent-calendars/ 👈

🎅 Happy advent season everyone! 🎁

Here's hoping for lots more spoilers, bargains, discount codes, and maybe a little self-control (although that's already gone for some 😄)

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DidILeaveTheGasOn · 23/08/2026 18:58

@IDontHateRainbows Ooh what’s the cherry one? I’m on the lookout for a replacement for Plur - cherry stem.

diamondsandrose · 23/08/2026 19:55

Hollyrosehome · 23/08/2026 17:59

I think this is the first year I'm going to tap out! Really did enjoy SpaceNK one last year, a diversion from my usual Liberty choice (which I don't regret).

But it all seems a bit too same same. Or I've become spoilt! I still have things left over from last year too.

This is exactly my thoughts too.
I’ve had Harrods the last 2 years and many many more over the years ( far too many probably but we don’t count do we ) 😜. This year nothing has caught my eye enough to commit as it’s that same combo of being a bit spoilt/it’s all looking samey.
Thinking I might just do a Frankenstein via Vinted so please anyone who is going to be selling Dm me your deets and I’ll buy from one of you guys as I’d be happy to pay the going rate for nice new products xx

Noadded · 23/08/2026 20:08

Housewife2010 · 23/08/2026 11:43

Originally I was going to get the Liberty AC with my credit, but I don't love it enough. I've had it several times, but this year has my favourite design. For me, Liberty and Fortnum & Mason have the most gorgeous packaging this year.
I'm still going to ask for a luxury AC for my birthday and Space NK is appealing to me more now.
Now that Liberty sells Strathberry, I may use my credit next time they have a £100 off a £300 spend promotion.
I still really want some of the AC scents so please DM if you're selling any on eBay/Vinted - especially from Liberty, Harrods & Sephora. Thank you.

Liberty have strathberry?? New news to me!! Love this idea! Also got the Liberty beauty drop money saved up and don’t want the AC!

SocksAndTheCity · 23/08/2026 20:23

I'm getting Phlur Cherry Stem in the Selfridges calendar @DidILeaveTheGasOn - I'm looking forward to it and it sounds like you recommend? The vanilla Phlur in Space NK last year wasn't for me, but this one sounds like just I want.

Noadded · 23/08/2026 20:26

Tangomango1 · 23/08/2026 14:35

Hello everyone! And thank you @JoRaRaRa for the brilliant threads 😄

I am very late getting myself organised this year and have spent ages trying to catch up on everything.

My first ever beauty advent calendar was an M&S one in 2015 and I still have the original box shaped like a cute Xmas house 🎄 I have had various ones every year since, including Liberty. Last year, I got fed up with having so many eye creams, black eyeliners & red lipsticks that I went for the Look Fantastic Fragrance calendar & I loved it. I tried so many perfumes that I would never had had the chance to test & it was a real treat.
This year, I am tempted by Vogue but keep dithering. It is so expensive but I love the box & it would be a treat! Or, I may go for the LF Fragrance again, as I have their monthly beauty box & credit with them too.

I can’t decide though! Has anyone else picked Vogue? It seems a little bit different but I am just not sure.

I like the idea of Vogue AC, but not the silver jewellery this year and the expensive socks and Longchamp coin purse is cute, but I wouldn’t actually use it. Hoping I love it next year, as the packaging is always stunning!!

AlPaccacino · 23/08/2026 20:26

Could the Vinted sellers please dm me your usernames? Need to stock up on bits for my stepdaughter’s boxes. They are so lucky that my 2 are simply pleased boys. Thank you ☺️

MrsBnow12 · 23/08/2026 20:32

DidILeaveTheGasOn · 23/08/2026 18:58

@IDontHateRainbows Ooh what’s the cherry one? I’m on the lookout for a replacement for Plur - cherry stem.

It’s the Vyrao ever 11 that is in Liberty

Noadded · 23/08/2026 20:41

I’ve made £77 today selling bits I don’t want on eBay!! Which makes the price of my Harrods AC £193 🤣🤣🤣 More to offload and it will be nearly free by the time it arrives haha

IDontKnowWhatYouMean · 23/08/2026 20:44

Hi all - I’m also looking to buy bits and bobs on Vinted/Ebay, please feel free to DM your usernames.

DidILeaveTheGasOn · 23/08/2026 20:51

@SocksAndTheCity It is a little medicinal initially, but that fades very quickly and then it’s a lovely cherry fragrance. I would recommend it if you can put up with the hospital ward scent for the first ten minutes. I am going to buy it again if I can’t find another cherry fragrance that does it better.

Thank you @MrsBnow12 !

IDontHateRainbows · 23/08/2026 20:54

DidILeaveTheGasOn · 23/08/2026 18:58

@IDontHateRainbows Ooh what’s the cherry one? I’m on the lookout for a replacement for Plur - cherry stem.

Vyrao Ever 11. I would say it's better than cherry stem - it's a deep, boozy cherry. Probably my favourite out of the vyraos (granted I have not liked many of them)

IDontHateRainbows · 23/08/2026 20:56

Has anyone received the fenwick BAC yet? I ordered it as a member and it looks like they are despatching straight away but I don't think anyone has had one yet - I'm hoping it will land next week.

Suprise offering from Fenwick as they have been a bit hit and miss lately but this looks good with a decent balance of skincare/makeup/frag

SocksAndTheCity · 23/08/2026 20:56

That sounds perfect @DidILeaveTheGasOn - thank you! I quite like the thought of smelling as if I had a bit too much cherry brandy anyway Grin

DidILeaveTheGasOn · 23/08/2026 20:57

Oh that sounds lovely @IDontHateRainbows. Thanks!

MrsBnow12 · 23/08/2026 20:59

IDontHateRainbows · 23/08/2026 20:56

Has anyone received the fenwick BAC yet? I ordered it as a member and it looks like they are despatching straight away but I don't think anyone has had one yet - I'm hoping it will land next week.

Suprise offering from Fenwick as they have been a bit hit and miss lately but this looks good with a decent balance of skincare/makeup/frag

I ordered Friday morning and it was delivered today via DPD. Very happy with it and some lovely fragrances in it

Nearlyadoctor · 23/08/2026 21:02

@Nearly50omg can you please link where you’ve seen most of the Glossybox contents please as I can only thought 4 items had been revealed.

IDontHateRainbows · 23/08/2026 21:18

MrsBnow12 · 23/08/2026 20:59

I ordered Friday morning and it was delivered today via DPD. Very happy with it and some lovely fragrances in it

Was that with standard delivery or next day? I ordered sat, no despatch notification but it is the weekend. Standard delivery.

MrsBnow12 · 23/08/2026 21:20

IDontHateRainbows · 23/08/2026 21:18

Was that with standard delivery or next day? I ordered sat, no despatch notification but it is the weekend. Standard delivery.

It was standard delivery, first notification came from DPD saying they were expecting my parcel and unexpectedly delivered today as DPD was showing Monday on Saturday.

OvaHere · 23/08/2026 21:35

MrsBnow12 · 23/08/2026 20:59

I ordered Friday morning and it was delivered today via DPD. Very happy with it and some lovely fragrances in it

What is The Cora like? Worth trying pick up resale?

Theresalotgoingon · 23/08/2026 22:34

Delurking since being on holiday and could not previously contemplate advent season! I have been on previous threads and started with advent calendars about 10 years ago with Jo Malone, Liberty and Diptyque, and more recently Space NK and Look Fantastic. I am not brand loyal and go for the best looking / sounding advent of the year and this year am favouring Vogue. Just waiting on SNK, Sephora and Cult beauty to officially release before making final decision…

However could not believe Tatchas offering which I got an email about tonight. I do love their products and was interested in what they were going to offer but £278 for a £287 value?!! Really? What’s the point!

https://www.tatcha.co.uk/products/12-ways-to-love-your-skin

12 Ways to Love Your Skin Advent Calendar

Shop Tatcha's collection of luxury beauty products from Japan, always made with pure, kind-to-skin ingredients, following the ritual of the Geisha.

https://www.tatcha.co.uk/products/12-ways-to-love-your-skin?utm_source=Master+Loyalists+2.0+%2B+Subscribed&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Aug_26_Christmas_AdventCalendarLaunch_Letter_LoyalistsWaitlist+%2801M0F5YTA9XVW549DJXMQXJN2S%29&_kx=LPPbkrN078q4zh2grlxk7lulUNFbGzpUHqwCd--To20.RYeEns

HollyGolightly4 · 23/08/2026 23:54

Wow! Thats unbelievably poor. Who would buy that?! You'd just curate the products you wanted.

Advententhusiast · 24/08/2026 00:11

DidILeaveTheGasOn · 23/08/2026 20:51

@SocksAndTheCity It is a little medicinal initially, but that fades very quickly and then it’s a lovely cherry fragrance. I would recommend it if you can put up with the hospital ward scent for the first ten minutes. I am going to buy it again if I can’t find another cherry fragrance that does it better.

Thank you @MrsBnow12 !

Have you tried BDK Rouge Smoking?

SummerLimes · 24/08/2026 01:40

Theresalotgoingon · 23/08/2026 22:34

Delurking since being on holiday and could not previously contemplate advent season! I have been on previous threads and started with advent calendars about 10 years ago with Jo Malone, Liberty and Diptyque, and more recently Space NK and Look Fantastic. I am not brand loyal and go for the best looking / sounding advent of the year and this year am favouring Vogue. Just waiting on SNK, Sephora and Cult beauty to officially release before making final decision…

However could not believe Tatchas offering which I got an email about tonight. I do love their products and was interested in what they were going to offer but £278 for a £287 value?!! Really? What’s the point!

https://www.tatcha.co.uk/products/12-ways-to-love-your-skin

Plus can often get with 20% off. The January offer is better with the free GWP.

IDontHateRainbows · 24/08/2026 06:27

Advententhusiast · 24/08/2026 00:11

Have you tried BDK Rouge Smoking?

Love this. The extrait is even better, much deeper

IDontHateRainbows · 24/08/2026 06:28

MrsBnow12 · 23/08/2026 21:20

It was standard delivery, first notification came from DPD saying they were expecting my parcel and unexpectedly delivered today as DPD was showing Monday on Saturday.

What a lovely suprise!

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