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Beauty advent calendars thread 9 for spoilers, offers and stock updates πŸ€Άβ˜ƒοΈπŸŽ„πŸ’„β„οΈπŸŽ…πŸ»βœ¨

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26inprogress · 22/09/2026 10:25

Welcome to Thread 9 πŸŽ‰
A huge thank you to @OvaHere, @JoRaRaRa and @Thelifeofawife,@ilovepond,@solocat
for the previous threads, and to everyone who has been sharing spoilers, information. links, bargains, discount codes and enabling each other over the first 8 threads. ❀️
As agreed, we're taking it in turns to start each new thread 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.
πŸŽ… A few festive housekeeping notes:
🎁 This thread contains spoilers.
πŸŽ„ Please be kind and respectful to one another.
πŸ’Έ No judging anyone for their purchasing choices (or how many calendars they buy... we're all enablers here! πŸ˜‚).
πŸŽ€ Feel free to share spoilers, offers, discount codes, GWPs, delivery updates and stock alerts.
🎁 Available Now:
Boots:
www.boots.com/christmas/advent-calendars/advent-calendar-waiting-list
Luxe Β£150
beauty-detective.com/boots-beauty-advent-calendar-2026/
Fragrance Β£90
beauty-detective.com/boots-12-days-of-scent-advent-calendar-2026/
Skin Β£70
beauty-detective.com/boots-24-days-of-skin-advent-calendar-2026/
Liberty – Β£285 (Beauty Drop members receive Β£25 off). Now on general sale:
www.libertylondon.com/uk/features/beauty/beauty-advent-calendar#
Unboxing
P. Louise – Β£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 – Β£250. Available on pre-sale via the app for MyJL members:
https://beauty-detective.com/john-lewis-beauty-advent-calendar-2026/
Harrods Beauty Advent Calendar – Β£270. Now on sale online and in-store:
https://www.harrods.com/en-gb/p/harrods-of-london-the-harrods-beauty-advent-calendar-2026-000000000000284475
Harrods 12 Days of Hair & Body – Β£99. Now on sale online and in-store:
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 – Β£225. Pre-sale sold out. Went on sale in-store 1/9 but appears to be completely sold out:
https://beauty-detective.com/harrods-fragrance-advent-calendar-2026/
Vogue Festive Calendar – Β£355. Available to pre-order:
https://shop.vogue.co.uk/products/vogue-festive-calendar-2026
Fortnum & Mason Beauty Advent Calendar - Β£275. Available now:
https://www.fortnumandmason.com/fortnums-beauty-advent-calendar-2026
Fenwick 25 day beauty advent calendar - Β£250. Withdrawn due to problems with the ingredients list. When/if it will return is unknown:
https://fenwick.co.uk/products/fenwick-fenwick-beauty-25-day-advent-calendar-2026
Anthropologie 24 Day Beauty Advent Calendar – Β£98. Available now:
https://www.anthropologie.com/en-gb/shop/24-days-of-beauty-advent-calendar5
The Fragrance Shop - Available for pre-order Β£120 members, Β£150 non-members.
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
Selfridges
Beauty & Fragrance Β£250. On sale 1/9:
https://beauty-detective.com/selfridges-beauty-advent-calendar-2026/
Fragrance - current thinking is that this will cost Β£225 and launch around 30/9-1/10:
https://beauty-detective.com/selfridges-fragrance-advent-calendar-2026/
Elle Β£197 or Β£187 if you joined the waitlist or with MissBoux’s code available on her unboxing video:
https://beauty-detective.com/elle-advent-calendar-2026/
LookFantastic Beauty. Available for pre-order:
https://www.lookfantastic.com/p/beauty-box/the-beauty-advent-calendar-worth-over-665/17691363/
LookFantastic Fragrance. Available for pre-order:
https://www.lookfantastic.com/p/beauty-box/the-fragrance-advent-calendar-worth-over-530/17691405/
Glossybox. Β£90 or Β£75 for subscribers. Code: KAREN5 may give Β£5 off the Β£90. Available now:
https://www.glossybox.co.uk/p/beauty-box/glossybox-2026-advent-calendar-worth-over-645/17691528/
OK Beauty Box advent/Hannah Martin. Available now Β£109:
https://www.okbeautybox.co.uk/products/the-ok-beauty-box-advent-calendar?srsltid=AfmBOoppTH5x1vrf3PT8oCWpKiUj111T5PdA8IBPKCjA9SYOpugUFCBJ
Cult Beauty Β£245 - Β£20 gift voucher back when buying at launch 03/09 early access.
https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/c/advent-calendar/
Harvey Nichols: Due to the recent takeover, it’s unclear if these a/cs are still going ahead for 2026. Details TBC.
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 Β£99 - appeared briefly for sale 1/9 online but this seems to have been a glitch. The calendar is either out of stock or withdrawn. It MAY reappear 21/9, (its original release date):
https://beauty-detective.com/john-lewis-fragrance-advent-calendar-2026/
Space NK Β£275 - available now in-store and online:
https://www.spacenk.com/uk/gifts/beauty-advent-calendars/beauty-advent-calendar-MUK200063764.html
Oh My Cream Β£195 with 20% off for new customers with code: WELCOME20:
https://ohmycream.co.uk//products/advent-calendar-lrnce-oh-my-cream?
YESSTYLE: $164.99 5% off with code: PAULAYES
Early access: 29/9 3am GMT
General access: 6/10 3am GMT
https://beautycalendar.com/yesstyle-advent-calendar-2026/
Sephora UK
Sephora Favourites: Β£235 available for pre order:
https://www.sephora.co.uk/p/sephora-favorites-advent-calendar?
Next Β£150 available now:
https://beauty-detective.com/next-beauty-advent-calendar-2026
Debenhams Β£120
https://www.debenhams.com/pages/beauty-advent-calendar
PURESEOUL Β£140 (first year they are doing an advent)
beauty-detective.com/pureseoul-advent-calendar-2026/
Holland Barrett: Β£60 - available now:
https://www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/product/beauty-advent-calendar-6101407249?
Diptyque: Β£420 - available now:
uk.diptyqueparis.com/en-uk/products/advent-calendar-25-scented-treasures-xm26advent?
Jo Malone: Β£375 - available now;
https://www.jomalone.co.uk/product/26322/107822/gift-sets/christmas-kist-advent-calendar?
Jo Loves Waitlist:
https://www.joloves.com/pages/a-jo-loves-advent-calendar?
πŸ’„ 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, Elemis, LancΓ΄me, Tatcha, NEOM, Neal's Yard Remedies, and many more as they're announced:
πŸ‘‰ ^https://beauty-detective.com/category/beauty-advent-calendars^/ πŸ‘ˆ

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Selfridges Fragrance Advent Calendar 2026 – First Spoilers – Beauty Detective

Selfridges Fragrance Advent Calendar 2026 is coming soon What’s inside (according to the picture): New Notes Latte Di Cherry Extrait de Parfum Deluxe Size INITIO Lift Me Up Eau de Parfum Deluxe Size Initio Parfums PrivΓ©s Oud for Greatness Eau de Parfum...

https://beauty-detective.com/selfridges-fragrance-advent-calendar-2026

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Thelifeofawife · 26/09/2026 22:37

@AdventAdoration Wishing you all the best for your op and a speedy recovery πŸ’

@Goldleafcat Sorry about your DH, glad that he’s making progress and things are looking up now πŸ’

@NiceUnusualDifferent It is lovely, and well worth getting a full size of! I can’t justify it as I have too many various ones already, but I’m really enjoying this one at the moment πŸ˜ƒ

Donsyb · 26/09/2026 22:40

Got a second email today apologising that my LFBAC has been delayed. Still
not ETA though 🀬

OvaHere · 26/09/2026 23:27

DidILeaveTheGasOn · 26/09/2026 22:33

The Shishiedo calendar is nearly Β£40 off, but at Β£151 I’m still not really blown away by the contents. Have I reached BAC capacity already? Surely not in my first year?

I bought this a couple of years ago. It's a nice calendar but I get bored opening single brands and I only just finished off the skincare this year.

BeanNaGealai · 26/09/2026 23:34

AdventAdoration · 26/09/2026 19:48

FFS, just found out I’ll likely be in hosp in dec after major surgery. I wasn’t going to get an BAC anyway for a few reasons, but have always so enjoyed the threads where people open them esp ones like Harrods’.

so I’m just posting to say, instead of your mindless consumerism you should concentrate on what’s important like family etc and be thankful in the advent period.

but, fuck that Grin I’m actually just here to say, buy as many ACs as you want and enjoy as much as you want and be as happy and excited as poss! And having spreadsheets and plent of discussion is hardly mindless, it’s actually a good cognitive work out. (I feel it shouldn’t be outsourced to ai but that’s my personal opinion, although when it comes to ACs we shld def apply critical thinking. Such as flights and mules and justifying. You though don’t need to justify! You want it, you can afford it, it’ll make you happy. Go for it and take pleasure in it. Xmas Smile

Best of luck with the surgery. Hope it goes well. You definitely deserve some jadvents.

BeanNaGealai · 26/09/2026 23:36

Goldleafcat · 26/09/2026 20:29

All the best for your surgery. You definitely deserve a January advent (or 3).

And I bloody agree - my life has been a limbo for 5 months because my DH has been very ill in critical care (things are now finally looking up though) and a bit of mindless consumerism (not insane amounts but more than I’d normally indulge in) has been helping to keep me sane / helping to distract me and cheer myself up. These threads have been fun and enjoyable, it’s important to enjoy the fluffy and light side of life.

Glad things are looking up for you and your dh. It sounds like a very stressful time.

TracyBeakerSoYeah · 27/09/2026 02:22

@DidILeaveTheGasOn you're a bad good influence πŸ˜‚

How many BAC's have you got?
I think one of us (not me) had 7 last year - so that's the number to aim for πŸ€”πŸ˜

MiaN · 27/09/2026 05:56

I will feel so left out December if I end up with no advent this year! Come on Space NK don't give up on fragrance yet. They usually do it after 15th of October

SummerLimes · 27/09/2026 06:11

MiaN · 27/09/2026 05:56

I will feel so left out December if I end up with no advent this year! Come on Space NK don't give up on fragrance yet. They usually do it after 15th of October

Me too, I did have 5 last year though.

Advententhusiast · 27/09/2026 09:32

Ive started ordering stuff on Vinted from the advents. Have decided Id rather spend 150 and get the stuff I actually want in
stead off selling everything off and get the stuff for almost free.

So far Ive got the BioEffect serum 15ml, Paulas Choice ret 1% 30ml cream, August & Piers 90 gram candle, Augustinus Bader 15ml The Rich Cream, k18 heat protectant 118ml, Caudalie Dark spot Serum 30ml, Living Proof anti frizz shampoo 60ml. Also rebought the Naturium Niacinamide cleanser from last year and 15ml of Clarins day cream together for a total off 130 pounds including all fees.

Still thinking of the AB eye cream, Lola at the Coat check and the perfume in the Harrods advent and then I think Im done.

IDontHateRainbows · 27/09/2026 09:39

Yep so many people selling the contents, more than a few years ago, unless you want at least half it's not worth buying the whole thing.

MiaN · 27/09/2026 09:50

SummerLimes · 27/09/2026 06:11

Me too, I did have 5 last year though.

Ha, me too!

pinkchampagne1 · 27/09/2026 09:51

I have the Harrods BAC & FAC, both of which I am happy with. Have resisted buying any other calendars, despite being very tempted by the Elle one. I have done the same as @Advententhusiast and bought bits I fancy from other calendars on Vinted. I have picked up the Sunday Riley Tidal serum for Β£15, the Good Genes for Β£20, plus the Jo Loves candle and Foreo UFO as a bundle for Β£30. I also got the CB edit with the Murad serum.
Am very jealous of those of you who have ordered the BT calendar though!

IlovePond · 27/09/2026 10:20

@AdventAdoration - I hope your surgery and recovery go well and @Goldleafcat - I hope your DH is now on the road to recovery. Best wishes to you both πŸ’

user626 · 27/09/2026 10:25

Anyone who has bought the Penhaligon calendar, can you tell me if the fragrances are boxed? Still thinking of buying but would want to gift some of the fragrances. Thanks

IlovePond · 27/09/2026 10:26

@OvaHere we had the Shiseido the same year, but I opened at Xmas and I think you left yours for a while.

I was super grumpy at the time about the small sizes, but in hindsight some things looked smaller due to the teeny tiny packaging. (Other items WERE minute 😹)

I think if I was going to get a single brand calendar, Shiseido and Rituals would be the only ones I would consider. I didn’t particularly get bored of either of them, because I really like the brands. (The year I got the Clarins 12 day was a different matter!)

I got the Shiseido in the run up to Xmas at a bargain price at Bicester from a shop now closed. (Β£118 springs to mind, reduced from Β£185.) I wouldn’t have paid full price for it. If I could get it that cheap again, I would certainly consider it.

user626 · 27/09/2026 10:27

Selfridges BAC is showing out of stock online

Annamarieboo · 27/09/2026 10:40

Is it wrong to want the Sephora advent calendar mostly for the eyeshadow palette? It's being sold on Vinted for about Β£50 and I just know that if I bought the calendar and sold most of the items, I would pretty much get the eyeshadow palette for free. Anyone else find spending their money on vinted difficult, even though its still cheaper than the RRP (minus 20% of course)?

Beautyfox · 27/09/2026 10:41

user626 · 27/09/2026 10:27

Selfridges BAC is showing out of stock online

Is this the first big BAC that’s gone out of stock? It’s a great calendar but I was expecting Harrods to be the first.

Beautyfox · 27/09/2026 10:43

Annamarieboo · 27/09/2026 10:40

Is it wrong to want the Sephora advent calendar mostly for the eyeshadow palette? It's being sold on Vinted for about Β£50 and I just know that if I bought the calendar and sold most of the items, I would pretty much get the eyeshadow palette for free. Anyone else find spending their money on vinted difficult, even though its still cheaper than the RRP (minus 20% of course)?

I think @JoRaRaRamentioned yesterday she’s selling that pallet. It is one of the reasons I purchased the AC. I quite liked Sephora’s offering as it felt quite different to the other BAC.
edited to add that I’m still waiting for the BAC that I ordered on the 8th September.

Growlybear83 · 27/09/2026 10:46

user626 · 27/09/2026 10:25

Anyone who has bought the Penhaligon calendar, can you tell me if the fragrances are boxed? Still thinking of buying but would want to gift some of the fragrances. Thanks

I bought Penhaligon’s a couple of years ago and none of the perfumes were boxed.

HolidayHattie · 27/09/2026 10:51

TracyBeakerSoYeah · 26/09/2026 21:26

@AdventAdoration hope the surgery goes well
@Goldleafcat sorry to hear that & hope things keep getting better for you & DH.

@DidILeaveTheGasOn I really need to get F&M don't I, so we can have an opening thread 😁

That's the best reason for buying a BAC that I've heard! I've ordered F&M so will be up for an opening thread.

@TeamChaos I agree with everyone else - one expensive calendar is better than two cheaper ones. Do look at contents - the Fortnum and Mason one contains pink socks, which is a reason some have avoided it. Personally, I'm looking forward to them.
I chose F&M as my luxury calendar because it contains unusual products (including perfume) which I've not seen or tried before, but obviously it will be hit and miss as to whether I like them.

If I were going for a really special gift it would probably be Liberty because the box is so stunning. It's their last year with this designer so next year's box will be different.

Annamarieboo · 27/09/2026 10:53

Beautyfox · 27/09/2026 10:43

I think @JoRaRaRamentioned yesterday she’s selling that pallet. It is one of the reasons I purchased the AC. I quite liked Sephora’s offering as it felt quite different to the other BAC.
edited to add that I’m still waiting for the BAC that I ordered on the 8th September.

Edited

😱Okay, that's quite a long wait!

OvaHere · 27/09/2026 10:57

Annamarieboo · 27/09/2026 10:40

Is it wrong to want the Sephora advent calendar mostly for the eyeshadow palette? It's being sold on Vinted for about Β£50 and I just know that if I bought the calendar and sold most of the items, I would pretty much get the eyeshadow palette for free. Anyone else find spending their money on vinted difficult, even though its still cheaper than the RRP (minus 20% of course)?

I mostly bought it for that and the candle. Although there's quite a few other bits I like. The Vinted ones will probably come down in price as I don't think most people will pay that. I'd aim to get one for around Β£35 if you can.

pinkchampagne1 · 27/09/2026 11:06

Sorry @AdventAdoration, I have only just caught up and read your earlier post as was out last night.
I hope your surgery goes well and you have a speedy recovery. πŸ’

IDontHateRainbows · 27/09/2026 11:09

Beautyfox · 27/09/2026 10:41

Is this the first big BAC that’s gone out of stock? It’s a great calendar but I was expecting Harrods to be the first.

Fenwick was the winner I think

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