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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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JoRaRaRa · 02/10/2026 21:18

SunnyPinkMoose · 02/10/2026 20:59

Do you know I think going forward I’m going to video the openings of anything so they can see blow by blow as you check through your package . I just cannot fathom the dimness of asking for a picture of missing items an empty box etc . They either believe you or they don’t . And they can cross reference because if someone is stealing them in the packing process yours is not going to be the only one . I hope you get it sorted .

Cult beauty did this with me. I sent them a photo of the empty drawer with just the blue tissue in. I was so tempted to get my husband to take it of me holding the empty drawer with a sad face 🀣🀣

ClutteredPalace · 02/10/2026 21:31

I love L'Occitane @AdventAdoration, how lovely for you. I hope your procedure goes well and wish you a speedy recovery.
@XEmeraldx I hope you feel better soon and your advent helps take your mind off the pain.
@DidILeaveTheGasOn my dream storage for my perfumes would be a vintage cocktail cabinet but they are currently in a locked, glass fronted cabinet. I only have three cats but one of them always manages to smell like she's just stepped out of a spa so I'm not entirely convinced she hasn't worked out how to pick locks and avail herself of my stash 😹

TellMeStories · 02/10/2026 22:02

Nearlyadoctor · 02/10/2026 20:10

@TellMeStories - Advent . Ordered mine today and it’s been dispatched already πŸ₯°

Thank you 😊

SoloCat · 02/10/2026 22:06

XEmeraldx · 02/10/2026 20:24

Oof had a bit of a setback today with my c-section recovery. I’m three weeks since having my first baby. I was doing SO well, but now the tethering and nerve pain is diabolical.

now I’m even more grateful my BT calendar shipped today. Having the calendars arrive while PP was a smart move if I do say so myself.

Congratulations on your new little one, hope you feel better soon πŸ₯°

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SunnyPinkMoose · 02/10/2026 22:15

JoRaRaRa · 02/10/2026 21:18

Cult beauty did this with me. I sent them a photo of the empty drawer with just the blue tissue in. I was so tempted to get my husband to take it of me holding the empty drawer with a sad face 🀣🀣

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Tequilamockinbird · 02/10/2026 22:40

Just found this thread and subsequently had to order the white company advent! Now looking for a fragrance calendar for (adult) DD. Ideally one with quirky little bottles rather than just the standard tester type sprays. Does such a thing exist?

XelaM · 02/10/2026 23:16

Tequilamockinbird · 02/10/2026 22:40

Just found this thread and subsequently had to order the white company advent! Now looking for a fragrance calendar for (adult) DD. Ideally one with quirky little bottles rather than just the standard tester type sprays. Does such a thing exist?

I got the Perfume Shop one for my daughter exactly for this reason (because she loves cute mini-bottles of perfume).

https://www.theperfumeshop.com/the-perfume-shop/the-perfume-shop-advent-calendar/eau-de-parfum-spray/p/99530EDPJU?varSel=1332296

IlovePond · 03/10/2026 00:28

@SunnyPinkMoose - I agree with you.

It seems obvious that there is a problem with theft at the packing stage of a lot of these a/cs and very little quality control. It’s shocking and the companies must know it’s happening.

@HumBumBum I hope that Elle rectify the situation for you.

IlovePond · 03/10/2026 00:30

@Tequilamockinbird - the LF FAC would fit the bill - some very cute bottles. It’s currently back in stock and costs Β£150.

Thelifeofawife · 03/10/2026 00:36

@XEmeraldx congratulations on the arrival of your little one πŸ₯°

IlovePond · 03/10/2026 00:37

@XEmeraldx - I hope you feel better soon and congratulations on your baby x

Thelifeofawife · 03/10/2026 00:42

I was too sleepy last night to comment on the Harrods HAC. I was not expecting it to cost so much! It looks good but no way I’d spend that on candles. I do love a good candle, but also quite happy with some of the Aldi dupes so it’s a no from me.
Seeing that made me even more pleased I’d ordered The White Company one. It arrived today but remains unopened after a long day in work. I’ll check it out over the weekend.

@ShineDespiteEverything Thanks for the CB edits info, I definitely want the luminous skin and forever loved edits πŸ˜ƒ

BeanNaGealai · 03/10/2026 00:48

Thelifeofawife · 03/10/2026 00:42

I was too sleepy last night to comment on the Harrods HAC. I was not expecting it to cost so much! It looks good but no way I’d spend that on candles. I do love a good candle, but also quite happy with some of the Aldi dupes so it’s a no from me.
Seeing that made me even more pleased I’d ordered The White Company one. It arrived today but remains unopened after a long day in work. I’ll check it out over the weekend.

@ShineDespiteEverything Thanks for the CB edits info, I definitely want the luminous skin and forever loved edits πŸ˜ƒ

Luminous skin and body rituals look good to me. Fragrance is a no. Two of the bigger ones are ones I dislike (Pomelo and escentric 02).

MidnightMeltdown · 03/10/2026 01:00

MincePiesSparklyEyesAndNaturalHighs · 02/10/2026 18:01

I'm driving myself mad trying decide on a calendar this year. The Elle is so tempting at that discounted price, I think it could be my front runner. I'm still contemplating the Vogue, and to throw a spanner in the works I have a Β£90 LF voucher, so I may go for that. Will LF do a beauty chest this year, do we know?

The only solution is to buy all.

It’s an excellent cure for decision fatigue. It is for your mental wellbeing after all…

Benny12 · 03/10/2026 01:02

BeanNaGealai · 02/10/2026 17:30

With @JoRaRaRa as the poster girl for the campaign. I can just see it

It all began last year (cue JoRaRaRa coming down the steps of a plane in Dublin Airport, hair blowing in the wind, with a welcome committee from BT waiting at the bottom of the steps)

This woman, who had the choice of all the British beauty advent calendars, saw her chance for something new, something different, something that would make her advent extra special (cue a zooming in and out shot of the BT advent).

However, adversity struck when she discovered it could not be shipped to her home (cue JoRaRaRa stamping her foot and crying "I must have it, I will find a way").

She explored flights, boats, homing pigeons, balloons, until she eventually decided on a two pronged approach - Parcel Flow (cue a video of busy Parcel Flow workers loading BT advents into trucks) and, as a back up, Click and Collect with a flight to Dublin booked to collect her treasure.

Her dedication to the cause and her steely determination (cue a video of JoRaRaRa gently stroking her BT advent) means we cannot let her down this year (cue trumpets, fireworks etc)

We are delighted to announce we are, for the first time, and thanks to the dedication shown by JoRaRaRa and her fellow MNers (cue a video of all the intrepid MNers who braved Parcel Flow holding their BT advents aloft and cheering) we will now ship to GB as well as NI so nobody in the UK is left out.

πŸ˜‚brilliant ! that made me laugh

MidnightMeltdown · 03/10/2026 01:03

Having said that I was only going to buy one BAC this year, I’ve now bought four Blush

Has anyone see my willpower?

AppleDumplingWithCustard · 03/10/2026 01:11

MidnightMeltdown · 03/10/2026 01:03

Having said that I was only going to buy one BAC this year, I’ve now bought four Blush

Has anyone see my willpower?

It’s probably run away hand in hand with mine! I too was buying only one AC. Five calendars later …………… 😱

Benny12 · 03/10/2026 01:12

AdventAdoration · 02/10/2026 17:04

Oh that BT AC is a real thing of beauty! Fabulous.

well I am always on β€œopening” threads but only ever for dec - are there usually any Jadvent threads? Or even Febvent?

this year was not going for AC as probs be in hosp and after so many restrictions like no candles, bath stuff, scalp and face stuff etc. was resigned to this (actually I really really wasn’t Grin) but brave faced it.

lovely lovely DH has just presented with the most gorgeous L,Occitan AC! So it will be hopefully a Jadvent or maybe a Febvent so I wondered if threads will still going seeing as you lot buy about eight million ACs?Grin I can open it alone but if there is jan or feb ones it’d be great

if anyone waiting for their ACs impatiently etc would like a heart warming AC tale this is it! In hosp I won’t be allowed to shower for 3/4 weeks (yes I know!) or wash any hair I have left. So DH has spent ages looking at ACs and chose the L,Occitan as it is very much soap/shower/body cream as when I get home I will be DESPERATE to shower obvs. So I can have lots of fab showers and the only two hair products are tiny and I’ll only have tiny hair left Grin or can gift if no hair. And my hands will be so gorgeous smelling and soft.

(i asked here a few thread back which handcream had the funny top and people kindly answered,but DH didn’t even know about that!) It’s also a beautiful packing. I’m so happy as it’s something to look forward to.

I know it’s a one brand and I don’t know thr cost but for people who like, can’t think of thr word sorry! Showery stuff in a collected scent? It’s lovely and for travelling too.

what a fab dh you have ! hope your treatment goes well !

XEmeraldx · 03/10/2026 02:26

@SoloCat @Thelifeofawife @IlovePond thanks so much, I’m completely in love with her. Normally I’m such a fit and very busy person, so these physical limitations are challenging.

That said, at least I’ll smell of sirene privee while on the couch, things could be worse πŸ˜‚

XEmeraldx · 03/10/2026 03:26

JoRaRaRa · 02/10/2026 20:31

Oh that sounds painful, take care of yourself and take it easy 🩷 yes, sounds like that was good planning. Congratulations on the baby πŸ₯°

It is, but I will say that I had the best experience having the baby which I know isn’t always the case so I’m counting my blessings.

these threads have been cheering me up immensely while going through the last phase of pregnancy and the recovery. It’s nice to know I’m not the only one with an unhealthy obsession with calendars πŸ˜‚

Realtnamara · 03/10/2026 04:39

XEmeraldx · 03/10/2026 03:26

It is, but I will say that I had the best experience having the baby which I know isn’t always the case so I’m counting my blessings.

these threads have been cheering me up immensely while going through the last phase of pregnancy and the recovery. It’s nice to know I’m not the only one with an unhealthy obsession with calendars πŸ˜‚

Aw! Congratulations on your new arrival! Enjoy all the snuggles xx

XelaM · 03/10/2026 07:00

The Glossybox BAC is huge and beautiful 🀩 Kind of regretting I didn't get two now as this one is going to my mum. I will try to resist buying more until there are some discounts.

I have already bought 3: 😬

HFAC
Glossybox
The Perfume Shop

keepincool · 03/10/2026 08:40

I've just bought the Molton Brown AC with 20% off plus 11% cashback with Klarna - so it's costing me £160.20. RRP is £225 😊

What’s inside:
Fragrance

  • Tea Ceremony Eau de Parfum 7.5ml
  • Mesmerising Oudh Accord & Gold Eau de Parfum 7.5ml
  • Coastal Cypress & Sea Fennel Eau de Parfum 7.5ml
  • Rose Dunes Eau de Parfum 7.5ml
  • Sunlit Clementine & Vetiver Eau de Parfum 7.5ml
  • Re-charge Black Pepper Eau de Parfum 7.5ml
  • Neon Amber Eau de Parfum 7.5ml
  • Fiery Pink Pepper Eau de Parfum 30ml
  • Fragrance Travel Case
Bath & Body
  • Tea Ceremony Bath & Shower Gel 100ml
  • Mesmerising Oudh Accord & Gold Bath & Shower Gel 100ml
  • Re-charge Black Pepper Bath & Shower Gel 100ml
  • Neon Amber Bath & Shower Gel 100ml
  • Coastal Cypress & Sea Fennel Body Cream 50ml
  • Fiery Pink Pepper Body Cream 50ml
Hand Care
  • Red Berry Revel Fine Liquid Hand Wash 100ml
  • Red Berry Revel Hand Lotion 100ml
  • Orange & Bergamot Fine Liquid Hand Wash 100ml
  • Orange & Bergamot Hand Cream 40ml
Hair Care
  • Coastal Cypress & Sea Fennel Shampoo 100ml
  • Coastal Cypress & Sea Fennel Conditioner 100ml
Skincare
  • Vitamin Lipsaver 10ml
Home
  • Mesmerising Oudh Accord & Gold Scented Candle 65g
  • Orange & Bergamot Scented Candle 65g
**

Advent Calendar 2026 | Molton Brown UK

Molton Brown Advent Calendar, Open the doors of our chocolate box-inspired Advent Calendar to reveal 24 guilt-free indulgences including a 30ml Fragrance and a Limited Edition Travel Case to keep your scents secure. Nestling inside are all-season icons...

https://www.moltonbrown.co.uk/store/gifts/gift-sets/molton-brown-advent-calendar/MBC26019

Annamarieboo · 03/10/2026 08:51

NC543210 · 02/10/2026 13:13

Me too!

I'm not convinced they'll even do one. I'm heading there today I might ask in there.

Let us know what they say!

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