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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

Sent from my iPhone

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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JoRaRaRa · 29/09/2026 08:46

pinkchampagne1 · 29/09/2026 08:09

Which bits have you sold?
I have sold the hairspray as knew I wouldn’t use it and sent the curlers to another MN’er. I have left the rest untouched for now, partly because it is a birthday present from DH and my birthday isn’t until Saturday so I don’t officially own it yet. πŸ˜‚ I will probably sell the PK products and maybe the Gucci gloop too.

I sold the nars eyeshadow stick, I have a load of these and never use them, the rehab hair oil capsules as I don't think I'll use them, the uklash serum as this will irritate my eyes, la prairie foam cleanser - tried this last year and it was too drying on my face 😞, the medik8 serum as I can't use vitamin c on my face. I replaced this with the medik8 serum from the spacenk calendar. I'll use the hairspray and pk products even though they're not that exciting. I'm thinking of selling the Gucci gloop too 🀣 I feel it has more dods this year, it's a good thing then skincare is so good.

Beautyfox · 29/09/2026 08:48

RipplePlease6 · 29/09/2026 08:43

@mooshkymoo
I’m also new to the F and M BAC this year, although mine is a Christmas present so I’ll be doing Jadvent with it.
I’d promised myself that I wasn’t going to look at the products online so they would be a surprise, however…..
I had a quick peek on BD at the first product which is a moisturiser by a company called Wildsmith, it retails at £120. Getting very excited now 😝

I got this maybe in a F&M a few years ago. The name copper peptide put me off because I wasn’t really sure what it was. However, I braved trying it a few months ago and it really is wonderful. So much so it’s really tempting me to get this years F&M BAC. I’m sure you both will love your calendars.

HumBumBum · 29/09/2026 08:56

The annoying thing is it took me ages to spot as there had been something in every box, it’s only when I saw it advertised at me (again!) that I realised I hadn’t seen the perfume - and then had to check against the list to see what else was missing!!

Hadenough2022 · 29/09/2026 08:56

trying29 · 29/09/2026 08:14

oh no i've bought this for my mum and had it sent to her, so have no idea if something is missing...anyone else had issues?

I’ve checked mine no items missing

wohmum · 29/09/2026 09:28

trying29 · 29/09/2026 08:14

oh no i've bought this for my mum and had it sent to her, so have no idea if something is missing...anyone else had issues?

Mine was also fine.. it seems the majority on here are all good, so fingers crossed it'll be fine for your mum

Housewife2010 · 29/09/2026 09:32

I'm cross that I didn't get the Space NK email either. I'm not Deluxe ( I have been), but I've bought the AC for the last few years. I've been a devoted customer since their first shop 30 years ago in a Neal's Yard basement and am one of their top reviewers! They obviously don't appreciate me. 😒

Puravida23 · 29/09/2026 09:32

@HumBumBum so did you get two of another item as the perfume was in the box by itself. Hope you sort it soon . It's so annoying when things go wrong. Have you tried using one of the magazine helplines and see if they can redirect you or help . I have a few of their magazines and I know I can only cancel my subscription by ringing so if you try one of those numbers they may be able to help
I got the Elle calender and mine was fine luckily

AppleDumplingWithCustard · 29/09/2026 09:35

This from Fenwick today. So no further info. It’s a mystery.

β€˜We currently do not have a relaunch date for the 2026 Fenwick Beauty Advent Calendar, however we can confirm it will be coming back.’

XelaM · 29/09/2026 09:43

AppleDumplingWithCustard · 29/09/2026 09:35

This from Fenwick today. So no further info. It’s a mystery.

β€˜We currently do not have a relaunch date for the 2026 Fenwick Beauty Advent Calendar, however we can confirm it will be coming back.’

Does anyone remember what the Fenwick product list and what the price was?

SunnyPinkMoose · 29/09/2026 09:51

MrsBnow12 · 29/09/2026 08:24

For anyone doing DIY BAC’s, these launched at Space NK today. They have been one of the must buy items for people on trips to the US and expect they will be popular.

Thank you @MrsBnow12 just ordered a few great little gifts x

XelaM · 29/09/2026 09:51

DidILeaveTheGasOn · 29/09/2026 09:43

Thank you! Wow, very perfume heavy but so many luxury items. Would make a great gift for my mum. I might hold off buying anything else before this is released.

Doglover73 · 29/09/2026 09:53

MrsBnow12 · 29/09/2026 08:24

For anyone doing DIY BAC’s, these launched at Space NK today. They have been one of the must buy items for people on trips to the US and expect they will be popular.

Oh thanks im going to look at these thanks. I need a good anti back for my handbag and car x

HumBumBum · 29/09/2026 10:04

Puravida23 · 29/09/2026 09:32

@HumBumBum so did you get two of another item as the perfume was in the box by itself. Hope you sort it soon . It's so annoying when things go wrong. Have you tried using one of the magazine helplines and see if they can redirect you or help . I have a few of their magazines and I know I can only cancel my subscription by ringing so if you try one of those numbers they may be able to help
I got the Elle calender and mine was fine luckily

No definitely no doubles of anything, I’ll try ringing them later. The lack of response to my emails has wound me up more than not getting all the items!

26inprogress · 29/09/2026 10:12

wohmum · 29/09/2026 09:28

Mine was also fine.. it seems the majority on here are all good, so fingers crossed it'll be fine for your mum

Mine fine too. Hope you gets
the missing drawers sorted @humbumbum,like you say the lack of response is infuriating and shocking service .

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BeanNaGealai · 29/09/2026 10:17

HumBumBum · 29/09/2026 10:04

No definitely no doubles of anything, I’ll try ringing them later. The lack of response to my emails has wound me up more than not getting all the items!

Try social media. Companies will often respond if they are being called out publicly.

Nearlyadoctor · 29/09/2026 10:33

After lots of procrastination have ordered Boots Luxe for Dd to go alongside the Boots Scent one and Elemis for me.
FIL’s funeral today and as he was only just 70 thought bugger it - life’s too short.
After watching Miss Boux unboxing also tempted by Sephora

annxie · 29/09/2026 10:43

Has anyone heard about the Β£10 voucher for the Lookfantastic advent calendar?
I can’t find any details online. I bought mine on launch‑day and BAC still hasn’t dispatched.

Advententhusiast · 29/09/2026 10:46

Annamarieboo · 28/09/2026 20:40

What if it's everyone whose surnames are A-H and they are sending them out in batches?

Nope, its a V with me

Lurkingshark · 29/09/2026 10:46

Anyone know if oh my cream do any GWP/gifts? I’m considering their AC after much deliberation.

I don’t know if you can stack codes those as was planning to use the welcome one.

Beautyfox · 29/09/2026 11:09

Lurkingshark · 29/09/2026 10:46

Anyone know if oh my cream do any GWP/gifts? I’m considering their AC after much deliberation.

I don’t know if you can stack codes those as was planning to use the welcome one.

They have just had a gwp so I doubt there will be one very soon. However the gwp didn’t stack with the welcome code so it was the discount or the gwp. FYI they are having dispatch issues and they have delayed delivery. Tbf to CS they are emailing with updates. I can’t recall exactly the last update but I think it was expected around the 10th October.

MidnightMeltdown · 29/09/2026 11:26

RipplePlease6 · 29/09/2026 08:43

@mooshkymoo
I’m also new to the F and M BAC this year, although mine is a Christmas present so I’ll be doing Jadvent with it.
I’d promised myself that I wasn’t going to look at the products online so they would be a surprise, however…..
I had a quick peek on BD at the first product which is a moisturiser by a company called Wildsmith, it retails at £120. Getting very excited now 😝

I saw that the socks from F&M retail for Β£53. Who pays Β£53 for one pair of socks??

The website also says that they can be dry cleaned. I can’t even imagine taking my socks to the dry cleaners! πŸ˜‚

RipplePlease6 · 29/09/2026 11:33

@MidnightMeltdown
Eek, I really have forgotten the contents!
I’m hoping the socks are cashmere but that might be wishful thinking.

MidnightMeltdown · 29/09/2026 11:39

RipplePlease6 · 29/09/2026 11:33

@MidnightMeltdown
Eek, I really have forgotten the contents!
I’m hoping the socks are cashmere but that might be wishful thinking.

Ha, ok, I won’t remind you of anymore!

MidnightMeltdown · 29/09/2026 11:42

I noticed that CB special edition has more than double the number of reviews of the signature edition. Makes me think that one is more popular and might sell out first…

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