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SoloCat · 29/09/2026 17:32

Beauty advent calendars thread 10 for spoilers, offers and stock updates πŸŽ€πŸ’πŸŽ€πŸ’πŸŽ€

Welcome to Thread 10πŸŽ‰
A huge thank you to @OvaHere, @JoRaRaRa and @Thelifeofawife,@ilovepond@26inprogress
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

I haven’t updated lists or availability, but I’m sure we all know what’s going on πŸ˜€

https://www.fortnumandmason.com/fortnums-beauty-advent-calendar-2026

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OvaHere · 01/10/2026 18:19

SoloCat · 01/10/2026 18:12

I have ordered the HHFAC… probably because I’ve only had 4 hours of sleep and my logical brain is misfiring 🫣 I ordered this morning and it’s took me this long to admit I’ve spent that amount! I did wonder whether to cancel, but it looks so lovely and the box is so pretty. Argh 😳

I also think because I didn’t order BT I felt sorry for myself πŸ˜‚

I'm trying not to think about it. I don't want to succumb to fomo.

It does look lovely.

SummerLimes · 01/10/2026 18:22

Seahorses12 · 01/10/2026 18:10

BACs are cheaper than therapy in the long run

Excellent way of evaluating.

JoRaRaRa · 01/10/2026 18:24

SoloCat · 01/10/2026 18:12

I have ordered the HHFAC… probably because I’ve only had 4 hours of sleep and my logical brain is misfiring 🫣 I ordered this morning and it’s took me this long to admit I’ve spent that amount! I did wonder whether to cancel, but it looks so lovely and the box is so pretty. Argh 😳

I also think because I didn’t order BT I felt sorry for myself πŸ˜‚

I'm not even a tiny bit jealous 😝 I might not talk to you for the rest of the day 🀣 The box does look gorgeous and what a mix of amazing products, enjoy πŸ₯°

BeanNaGealai · 01/10/2026 18:39

SoloCat · 01/10/2026 18:12

I have ordered the HHFAC… probably because I’ve only had 4 hours of sleep and my logical brain is misfiring 🫣 I ordered this morning and it’s took me this long to admit I’ve spent that amount! I did wonder whether to cancel, but it looks so lovely and the box is so pretty. Argh 😳

I also think because I didn’t order BT I felt sorry for myself πŸ˜‚

The box is really pretty. I must say, I’m a bit disappointed with the box for the HFAC. I was expecting something much more substantial given its a luxury brand. It’s a bit flimsy and arrived with a couple of dents in it.

That said, I’m dying to start it and am really excited about trying everything in it. And the BT box is fabulous so I’m sorted there.

JoRaRaRa · 01/10/2026 18:41

BeanNaGealai · 01/10/2026 18:39

The box is really pretty. I must say, I’m a bit disappointed with the box for the HFAC. I was expecting something much more substantial given its a luxury brand. It’s a bit flimsy and arrived with a couple of dents in it.

That said, I’m dying to start it and am really excited about trying everything in it. And the BT box is fabulous so I’m sorted there.

I started my HFAC today, I'm doing a 12 week countdown to Christmas Eve so I can get more use out of the fragrances πŸ₯° so I'll be opening a new box every Thursday.

Theresalotgoingon · 01/10/2026 18:41

I had a lovely hour wandering around Liberty last night after a day in the London office trying all the perfumes that I have sitting at home in various calendars - I was very efficient and made a list and went around testing everything!

realised Killian is not for me! So those will be going on Vinted tomorrow but really liked Gris Charnel and Carnal Flower. The lady on Sisley was lovely and gave me a 2ml sample of Eau de Soir to take away πŸ₯° I showered last night and this morning and can still smell Gris Charnel which has put me off slightly!

now I am torn between Glossybox (top tip for TikTok I saw was to add it to basket apply the voucher, wait 5 minutes then importantly - remove from basket, then do same next day. I was adding to basket and leaving it but that doesn’t trigger the bigger discounts so now it’s coming down to Β£74 for me). Any torn between Glossybox BAC and Sharing with teenage daughters or the Lisa Eldridge edit from Liberty which was much more impressive in real life.

oh and you guys will appreciate this - they were clearing the entire Reome stand in the middle! I asked why (innocently) and she said it was moving…. to a tiny half shelf in the corner!

BeanNaGealai · 01/10/2026 18:45

JoRaRaRa · 01/10/2026 18:41

I started my HFAC today, I'm doing a 12 week countdown to Christmas Eve so I can get more use out of the fragrances πŸ₯° so I'll be opening a new box every Thursday.

That's a good idea.

itsnothingoriginal · 01/10/2026 18:47

Seahorses12 · 01/10/2026 18:10

BACs are cheaper than therapy in the long run

Brilliant! πŸ˜‚

itsnothingoriginal · 01/10/2026 18:49

BakeOffRewatch · 01/10/2026 16:49

I like the sound of Ylang Ylang Espresso, I love tiramisu! not the kind of thing I’d buy but what I’d love to receive in a bac. For me it’s low cost enough to take a chance on and I ended up using a lot more in last year’s m&s bac than I thought I would, I definitely got Β£60 value https://floralstreet.com/products/ylang-ylang-espresso-eau-de-parfum

Description

A powerful, creamy, gourmand perfume with its own electric current. A fragrance to get lost in.
Smells like... A strikingly modern blend of red rose, ylang ylang, and jasmine crossed with a soothing cloud of just-brewed coffee, fresh cream, and Sichuan pepper - sustainably harvested from the foothills of the Himalayas. For the rebels. The thinkers. And the leaders.

Oh yes, that sounds lovely and right up my street fragrance wise. Think I am sold on M&S 😁

OvaHere · 01/10/2026 18:50

Theresalotgoingon · 01/10/2026 18:41

I had a lovely hour wandering around Liberty last night after a day in the London office trying all the perfumes that I have sitting at home in various calendars - I was very efficient and made a list and went around testing everything!

realised Killian is not for me! So those will be going on Vinted tomorrow but really liked Gris Charnel and Carnal Flower. The lady on Sisley was lovely and gave me a 2ml sample of Eau de Soir to take away πŸ₯° I showered last night and this morning and can still smell Gris Charnel which has put me off slightly!

now I am torn between Glossybox (top tip for TikTok I saw was to add it to basket apply the voucher, wait 5 minutes then importantly - remove from basket, then do same next day. I was adding to basket and leaving it but that doesn’t trigger the bigger discounts so now it’s coming down to Β£74 for me). Any torn between Glossybox BAC and Sharing with teenage daughters or the Lisa Eldridge edit from Liberty which was much more impressive in real life.

oh and you guys will appreciate this - they were clearing the entire Reome stand in the middle! I asked why (innocently) and she said it was moving…. to a tiny half shelf in the corner!

It was on a tiny half shelf in the corner when I was there in May. Perhaps they got an upgrade because they were in the BAC then a downgrade again because of leaky bottles. πŸ˜‚

ShineDespiteEverything · 01/10/2026 18:52

JoRaRaRa · 01/10/2026 18:41

I started my HFAC today, I'm doing a 12 week countdown to Christmas Eve so I can get more use out of the fragrances πŸ₯° so I'll be opening a new box every Thursday.

Lovely, there are so many great fragrances in HFAC, I absolutely love this year’s curation. Only a few duds. My taste has evolved to crave odd scents πŸ€”πŸ˜ i.e I think Memo and BTS were my favs!

I am opening 1 each week as well πŸ₯³ to spread the joy πŸŽ‰ and I already started my BAC line up, happy days ☺️ πŸŽ„

Theresalotgoingon · 01/10/2026 18:53

Reome packing up! (Pic will attach eventually…)

Beauty advent calendars thread for spoilers, offers and stock updates πŸŒΈπŸ’ƒπŸŒΈβ„οΈπŸ§£πŸŽπŸŽπŸŽπŸŽ
TracyBeakerSoYeah · 01/10/2026 18:57

Have grabbed my M&S BAC & it's being shipped on 9th Oct
@BakeOffRewatch I promise you won't smell of Tiramisu if you get Ylang Ylang Espresso as it's very rosy, very coffee, a bit smoky - like a flowery greener woodier version of Black Opium.

Well that's what it smells like on me & I do like it.

Advents so far are only JL FAC, M&S BAC & Bonne Maman JAC

Still considering F&M, The White Company, JL Candle, Fenwicks.

I love the Skins one

BakeOffRewatch · 01/10/2026 19:23

TracyBeakerSoYeah · 01/10/2026 18:57

Have grabbed my M&S BAC & it's being shipped on 9th Oct
@BakeOffRewatch I promise you won't smell of Tiramisu if you get Ylang Ylang Espresso as it's very rosy, very coffee, a bit smoky - like a flowery greener woodier version of Black Opium.

Well that's what it smells like on me & I do like it.

Advents so far are only JL FAC, M&S BAC & Bonne Maman JAC

Still considering F&M, The White Company, JL Candle, Fenwicks.

I love the Skins one

I want to smell like tiramisu πŸ˜‚ I’m going to buy it in store love buying something bulky in real life. I was hoping the m&s sparks offer would be a discount not early access. It’s not like it’s going to sell out. Hope I don’t have to eat my words!

SheilaFentiman · 01/10/2026 19:53

I hope you all
love the ylang ylang, I tried it in store and it wasn’t for me (makes it easier not
to buy the BAC, so silver linings!)

IDontHateRainbows · 01/10/2026 19:55

SheilaFentiman · 01/10/2026 19:53

I hope you all
love the ylang ylang, I tried it in store and it wasn’t for me (makes it easier not
to buy the BAC, so silver linings!)

I love it i have a bottle thats 4 years old and probably past its best so looking forward to these hitting ebay as I'm not a fan of the rest of the calendar.

MiaN · 01/10/2026 19:58

It wasn't for me either.

HollyGolightly4 · 01/10/2026 20:01

I think I'm sold on m+s.

OvaHere · 01/10/2026 20:05

https://www.lookfantastic.com/p/laneige-advent-calendar-set/17945260/?variation=17945260

Code YSTYLEF takes this down to Β£99.84

It also qualifies for the Balance Trio GWP
LANEIGE Balance Mode Cleanser 10ml
LANEIGE Balance Mode Moisturiser 8ml
LANEIGE Balance Mode Peel Mask 10ml

For LF Beauty + members you can choose 1 of 4 perfume samples with the order

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IDontHateRainbows · 01/10/2026 20:12

BakeOffRewatch · 01/10/2026 19:23

I want to smell like tiramisu πŸ˜‚ I’m going to buy it in store love buying something bulky in real life. I was hoping the m&s sparks offer would be a discount not early access. It’s not like it’s going to sell out. Hope I don’t have to eat my words!

For Tiramisu, try Kilian Midnight Espresso... it's lovely

OvaHere · 01/10/2026 20:18

IDontHateRainbows · 01/10/2026 20:12

For Tiramisu, try Kilian Midnight Espresso... it's lovely

I tried all the new Kilian cocktails at the weekend - only on tester papers. I agree it's lovely. I couldn't work out if I wanted to smell of it though. It was one of those scents I feel could be just too cloying.

JoRaRaRa · 01/10/2026 20:39

IDontHateRainbows · 01/10/2026 20:12

For Tiramisu, try Kilian Midnight Espresso... it's lovely

I've just bought this one, I agree, it's lovely πŸ₯°

nickybear · 01/10/2026 20:59

Well now I’ve ordered the Harrods I feel the floodgates may of opened! I have the Glossy in my TikTok basket for 72 or I could wait to see if I could score the Selfridges fragrance or wild card I’m on the South Coast but daughter works in Knightsbridge I could send her on a mission tomorrow to see if the Harrods fragrance is in stock in store but would have to add the cost of an uber home for her so she doesn’t have to carry what I hope would be a hefty weigh home ahhhhh! 🀣

SoloCat · 01/10/2026 21:13

But I’m jealous of the gorgeous BT you all have ordered @OvaHere @JoRaRaRa @BeanNaGealai I’m just too much of a scaredy cat to have gone through the delivery process, mine would have ended up in Timbuktu 😬 Or with the guy who had my DH trousers on!

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Perfumepanda · 01/10/2026 21:18

I have just had a major splurge and purchased the Astridandmiyu silver advent calendar - I’ve never been into jewellery and I only got my ears pierced this year after 40 plus years of not having them pierced so decided to treat myself to give me a wide selection of jewellery can’t wait for it to be delivered. In order to justify it I am going to sell my HFAC - I bought 2 in case I loved the fragrances enough to want two of them - but can’t justify that now - so if I work out how I will join the fbook group and sell it on there if it is allowed? If not I will pop it on ebay.

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