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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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Doubleth · 05/10/2026 14:11

hattie43 · 05/10/2026 13:23

I think the 4 x 60 is confusing , one place says you get 4 candles and another says 1 . I’ve ordered anyway as it’s beautiful

Oooh, I'd better check that. I might just order anyway. It is a fabulous calendar. I think I'd hate to miss out on this more than the BAC.

DidILeaveTheGasOn · 05/10/2026 14:21

@Talisin I just saw the picture πŸ˜‚she would be so peeved!

IlovePond · 05/10/2026 14:43

@DidILeaveTheGasOn - that is a great picture - she’s very cute!

I love the name Crimelord Cat, btw. Is she CC for short?

Our DDog has a regularly used nickname due to his many shortcomings, but sadly it’s not suitable for sharing on a public forum 😹

I’m jealous of those of you getting the BT a/cs and looking forward to hearing your thoughts on the contents on the opening threads.

IlovePond · 05/10/2026 14:46

I quite like SNK’s a/c this year, having seen it irl. If I had a 20% off code I might be tempted. As it is, they just keep spamming me with nonsense.

SucksToBeYou · 05/10/2026 14:56

DidILeaveTheGasOn · 05/10/2026 13:30

Berry, also known as as Bezza, has her own theme tune, hall, golfing superstore empire and likes to wear delivery bags as capes and drink out of the toilet. She recently Shawshanked her way into the cat food cupboard with such tremendous success that the cupboard door came off the hinges and is completely beyond repair. What a legend

This photo 🀣🀣🀣

hattie43 · 05/10/2026 15:17

Doubleth · 05/10/2026 14:11

Oooh, I'd better check that. I might just order anyway. It is a fabulous calendar. I think I'd hate to miss out on this more than the BAC.

It’s 4 recorded on beauty detective page

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keepincool · 05/10/2026 15:36

hattie43 · 05/10/2026 13:23

I think the 4 x 60 is confusing , one place says you get 4 candles and another says 1 . I’ve ordered anyway as it’s beautiful

I think it's one candle in a holder. I think the candle holder is the clay one at Β£98, and the candle would be Β£20 I think. I can't believe the cost of the Marchanta stuff! The 60g candle has a burn time of around 12.5 hrs.

https://www.harrods.com/en-gb/p/marchanta-vasija-black-clay-candle-holder-000000000007847910

Beautyfox · 05/10/2026 15:38

IlovePond · 05/10/2026 14:46

I quite like SNK’s a/c this year, having seen it irl. If I had a 20% off code I might be tempted. As it is, they just keep spamming me with nonsense.

Snap. 20% off and I would be all theirs.

edited to add: although with 20% off I would be anybody’s. πŸ™ˆ

IlovePond · 05/10/2026 15:42

😹😹😹@Beautyfox

hattie43 · 05/10/2026 15:57

keepincool · 05/10/2026 15:36

I think it's one candle in a holder. I think the candle holder is the clay one at Β£98, and the candle would be Β£20 I think. I can't believe the cost of the Marchanta stuff! The 60g candle has a burn time of around 12.5 hrs.

https://www.harrods.com/en-gb/p/marchanta-vasija-black-clay-candle-holder-000000000007847910

Edited

Thankyou , yes the Marchanta is hugely expensive , I’ve never seen candle holders for thousands before . One of the you tube vids shows the products but doesn’t record them properly , it points to the Dr Vranges long package as the candles but I think they’re the diffuser sticks . It’s all unclear but one holder with one candle makes sense even though the box of four would be wonderful .

Isabelle70 · 05/10/2026 16:07

SFAC all paid its Β£225 and shipping on Thursday. Just need a chocolate one and that’s me sorted.

Doubleth · 05/10/2026 16:22

keepincool · 05/10/2026 15:36

I think it's one candle in a holder. I think the candle holder is the clay one at Β£98, and the candle would be Β£20 I think. I can't believe the cost of the Marchanta stuff! The 60g candle has a burn time of around 12.5 hrs.

https://www.harrods.com/en-gb/p/marchanta-vasija-black-clay-candle-holder-000000000007847910

Edited

Perhaps if they run out of the black clay ones, they could replace it with this little beauty from the same range Grin https://www.harrods.com/en-gb/p/marchanta-mini-larimar-candle-60g-000000000007847908

Addictedtobeauty · 05/10/2026 16:31

Practically flew home from school this evening- I’ll go in early to catch up. Couldn’t keep BT waiting any longer- she is a thing of great beauty πŸ₯°.
The box is very sturdy and I love the design. I might keep this one out until December 😊. The gold button β€˜clasp’ has popped off (it’s only stuck on with glue so easily fixable)- this is the only casualty from transit.

I’m attempting to attach photos now - might need to do two posts🀞.

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keepincool · 05/10/2026 16:32

I'm lusting after the Harrods HFAC so ran it via Co-Pilot who said

What makes it good value

  • The value is not being inflated by lots of tiny samples. The Trudon, Dr Vranjes, Ormonde Jayne, Culti and especially the enormous NEST candle are expensive, usable products. Those five items alone come to approximately Β£580, which is already Β£230 more than the calendar price.
  • The strongest individual inclusion is the NEST Winter SoirΓ©e candle at Β£195. The Trudon Ernesto is another excellent inclusion at Β£95, particularly if you like smoky, woody, tobacco-style fragrances.

Possible drawbacks

  • This is a luxury discovery calendar, rather than a safe collection of universally easy scents. Several products are quite distinctive:
  • Trudon Ernesto is smoky, leathery and tobacco-led.
  • Dr Vranjes Rosso Nobile is rich, fruity and wine-inspired.
  • Ormonde Jayne Ambre Royal is a strong amber, rose and patchouli fragrance.
  • NEST Winter SoirΓ©e is warm, sweet and festive, with cardamom, caramel, vanilla and tobacco.
  • The Culti product is specifically for the car, which reduces its value if you do not drive.
The only drawback for me would be the car fragrance - but I would give that to DSis

I then asked for a value and burn / fragrance time analysis. I amended the Marchanta candle holder price as I don't think it's the gold rimmed one from the photo. The Edion is also a guess

Baobab Black Pearls Candle (190g) - Β£55 / Up to 40 hours
Senti White Flowers Room Spray (100ml) - Β£45 / N/A
Trudon Ernesto Candle (270g) - Β£95 / 55-60 hours
Baobab Candle Snuffer / Β£29 / N/A
D'Orsay 02:45 Candle (80g) / Β£27 / Approx. 18-20 hours*
Culti Aramara Car Diffuser / Β£115 / Up to 60 days
Onno Eclectic Candle (275g) / Β£55 / Approx. 40-50 hours*
Dr Vranjes Rosso Nobile Diffuser (250ml) / Β£70 / N/A
Marchanta VelΓ³n & Vasija Candle (60g) / Approx. Β£20 / Approx. 12.5 hours
Marchanta Vasija Black Clay Candle Holder / Β£40 / N/A
Ormonde Jayne Ambre Royal Room Spray (200ml) / Β£105 / N/A
EDION Cello Suite No.23 Rosastro Harmony Candle (220g) / Approx. Β£55 / Approx. 35-40 hours
NEST New York Winter SoirΓ©e Candle (600g) / Β£195 / Up to 90 hours

Total Estimated Value Β£906
Calendar Price Β£350
Approximate Saving Β£556

Value to me without the car fragrance and snuffer is Β£762 - so a saving of Β£412

Not that spending Β£350 is saving me much!

Addictedtobeauty · 05/10/2026 16:32

And the last couple

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keepincool · 05/10/2026 16:33

Addictedtobeauty · 05/10/2026 16:31

Practically flew home from school this evening- I’ll go in early to catch up. Couldn’t keep BT waiting any longer- she is a thing of great beauty πŸ₯°.
The box is very sturdy and I love the design. I might keep this one out until December 😊. The gold button β€˜clasp’ has popped off (it’s only stuck on with glue so easily fixable)- this is the only casualty from transit.

I’m attempting to attach photos now - might need to do two posts🀞.

Oh - I may need to go for this one next year - so glad it got to you safely 😍

Doubleth · 05/10/2026 16:36

keepincool · 05/10/2026 16:32

I'm lusting after the Harrods HFAC so ran it via Co-Pilot who said

What makes it good value

  • The value is not being inflated by lots of tiny samples. The Trudon, Dr Vranjes, Ormonde Jayne, Culti and especially the enormous NEST candle are expensive, usable products. Those five items alone come to approximately Β£580, which is already Β£230 more than the calendar price.
  • The strongest individual inclusion is the NEST Winter SoirΓ©e candle at Β£195. The Trudon Ernesto is another excellent inclusion at Β£95, particularly if you like smoky, woody, tobacco-style fragrances.

Possible drawbacks

  • This is a luxury discovery calendar, rather than a safe collection of universally easy scents. Several products are quite distinctive:
  • Trudon Ernesto is smoky, leathery and tobacco-led.
  • Dr Vranjes Rosso Nobile is rich, fruity and wine-inspired.
  • Ormonde Jayne Ambre Royal is a strong amber, rose and patchouli fragrance.
  • NEST Winter SoirΓ©e is warm, sweet and festive, with cardamom, caramel, vanilla and tobacco.
  • The Culti product is specifically for the car, which reduces its value if you do not drive.
The only drawback for me would be the car fragrance - but I would give that to DSis

I then asked for a value and burn / fragrance time analysis. I amended the Marchanta candle holder price as I don't think it's the gold rimmed one from the photo. The Edion is also a guess

Baobab Black Pearls Candle (190g) - Β£55 / Up to 40 hours
Senti White Flowers Room Spray (100ml) - Β£45 / N/A
Trudon Ernesto Candle (270g) - Β£95 / 55-60 hours
Baobab Candle Snuffer / Β£29 / N/A
D'Orsay 02:45 Candle (80g) / Β£27 / Approx. 18-20 hours*
Culti Aramara Car Diffuser / Β£115 / Up to 60 days
Onno Eclectic Candle (275g) / Β£55 / Approx. 40-50 hours*
Dr Vranjes Rosso Nobile Diffuser (250ml) / Β£70 / N/A
Marchanta VelΓ³n & Vasija Candle (60g) / Approx. Β£20 / Approx. 12.5 hours
Marchanta Vasija Black Clay Candle Holder / Β£40 / N/A
Ormonde Jayne Ambre Royal Room Spray (200ml) / Β£105 / N/A
EDION Cello Suite No.23 Rosastro Harmony Candle (220g) / Approx. Β£55 / Approx. 35-40 hours
NEST New York Winter SoirΓ©e Candle (600g) / Β£195 / Up to 90 hours

Total Estimated Value Β£906
Calendar Price Β£350
Approximate Saving Β£556

Value to me without the car fragrance and snuffer is Β£762 - so a saving of Β£412

Not that spending Β£350 is saving me much!

Oh thank you for that, (I thinkGrin) I now really want it again.

It's a good one, isn't it? I don't want the car fragrance either, and the snuffer would just sit in a drawer, but my goodness, there are some beauties in that HFAC.

hattie43 · 05/10/2026 16:37

@AddictedtobeautyTis a thing of beauty .

BeanNaGealai · 05/10/2026 16:40

Addictedtobeauty · 05/10/2026 16:32

And the last couple

I love the gold 25 drawer.

Glad it arrived safely.

Doubleth · 05/10/2026 16:40

Addictedtobeauty · 05/10/2026 16:32

And the last couple

Oh the Brown Thomas looks SO lovely! Enjoy Grin

Theresalotgoingon · 05/10/2026 16:50

BT looks fabulous!! And now I want HHAC!!

JoRaRaRa · 05/10/2026 16:52

@Addictedtobeauty it looks gorgeous 😍 so glad it's arrived safely.

LagoLady · 05/10/2026 16:55

Brown Thomas looks beautiful. I’m having slight regret. I wonder if they will re-stock it?

MiaN · 05/10/2026 17:03

BT did cheaper one with less value when the first advent sold out last year.

WonderingWhyAndHow · 05/10/2026 17:05

Addictedtobeauty · 05/10/2026 16:32

And the last couple

@Addictedtobeauty What company was able to get it to the UK? Was the postage reasonable? Sorry if I missed this.

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