First look at the best Christmas beauty advent calendars – including Selfridges' luxe buy that'll save you £750
The first wave of 2025's beauty advent calendars has landed, and they're stuffed with luxe treats, jaw-dropping savings and golden ticket surprise savings.
TikTok beauty lover Alex, @hiyaimalex, has given fans a first peek at some of the biggest launches for 2025, and we've broken down the highlights so you can decide which one to stick on your wish list.
Selfridges
11
Whether you like it or not, Selfridges has officially kicked off Christmas in August.
The department store has revealed 23 of the 37 products inside its 2025 beauty advent calendar, with a huge 24 of them full-sized.
Priced at £250 but worth £1,136, it's packed with high-end favourites.
The following have been confirmed so far.
Charlotte Tilbury's setting spray (30ml)
Laneige's full-sized berry lip mask
Lisa Eldridge lip liner
Augustinus Bader eye cream
Jo Malone's English Pear & Freesia scent (30ml)
A Refy bronze brush
Moon Glaze Stick
UK Lash Serum
Mini Tatcha Silk Cream
The Ordinary's niacinamide serum
Rodial's Vitamin C tonic
Elemis resurfacing pads
Gisou hair oil (20ml)
Full-sized Color Wow Dream Coat
Lashify lash set
Charlotte Mensah salt scrub
Scalp brush
Murad hydration mask
Maria Nila soothing serum
Mini Ormonde Jayne and Fleur de Teck fragrances
Plus a Selfridges Beauty Concierge card has been added for an as-yet-unknown treat.
The mix of full sizes and fragrance has already got beauty fans buzzing.
You can join the waitlist here.
SPACE NK
Always one of the most lusted-after calendars, Space NK is back with a sleek new look for 2025.
At £260, it's a serious investment but with a value of £1,150 and 25 products (many full-sized), it's one of the most generous on the market.
The waitlist's already open, so if you want in, you'll need to move fast.
Inside Superdrug's beauty playground in Glasgow store - even Gen Alpha will love it
CULT BEAUTY
This year Cult Beauty is spoiling shoppers with not one but two advent calendars.
The classic curation has 35 items, while the limited edition has 40, with the latter sneaking in a few fragrance treats.
Priced at £240 with a value of around £1,100, they're also hiding golden tickets worth £1,000 inside some lucky boxes.
Revealed so far is the Hourglass mascara, Gucci lip oil, Patrick Ta blush duo and Huda Beauty lip gloss.
The waitlist is now open.
SEPHORA
11
It seems Sephora is playing hard to get with their 2025 calendar, having not shared a price yet, but we do know it holds 41 products.
Alex reckons she's spotted the Gisou lip oil, Laneige cream, Merit blush balm, Kayali fragrance, Rare Beauty, Glow Recipe skincare and an Amika dry shampoo.
Fans can expect more reveals soon, but even these early guesses are enough to get beauty fans buzzing.
The waitlist is now open.
EL LE BEAUTY
Affordable but still packed with high-end names, Elle Beauty's calendar is going for £130 but worth around £700.
It's got a jaw-dropping 10 full-sized products.
The full list of products included are as follows.
Zelens Power B
Murad Cellular Hydration Barrier Repair Cream
Medik8 Advanced Day Total Protect SPF30
Wild Nutrition Food Grown Complete Beauty Support
Champo Pitta Brow Serum.
AKT Body Conditioning Balm
Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush in Happy
Sync Beauty Lip Oil
Goldwell Rich Repair Mask
OPI Infinite Shine
PERS Vitamin C Serum
Votary Blemish Rescue Oil
By Terry Brightening CC Serum
Narciso Rodriguez All Of Me eau de parfum
Rodial Snake Serum
Aveda Botanical Repair Strengthening Leave-In Treatment
Neal's Yard Remedies Vegan Wild Rose Beauty Balm
Aromatherapy Associates Deep Relax Bath and Shower Oil
Tweezerman Micro Mini Tweezer
Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream
L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil
Gallinee Youthful Serum
Rituals Ayurveda Shower Foam
Espa Bergamot Body Lotion
Fenty Cherry Dub BHA Toner
Nuxe Hair Prodigieux High Shine Shampoo
Nuxe Hair Prodigieux High Shine Conditioner
With the waitlist now open.
HARRODS
The Harrods Beauty Advent Calendar is pure Christmas luxury, costing a hefty £250 for 32 products, 14 of them full-sized.
Fans can expect the crème de la crème of beauty brands, from La Mer and Tatcha to Sisley and Medik8.
The full list of products is below.
Laura Mercier Black Caviar Extravagant Mascara 8.5g (Full Size)
La Prairie Foam Cleanser 50ml (Travel Size)
Medik8 Crystal Retinal 6 30ml (Full Size)
Rodial Frosted Pink Blush Drops & Bronze Glowlighter 15ml (Full Size) and 2g (Deluxe Mini)
Evidens De Beaute The Special Mask 30ml (Travel Size)
Davines OI All In One Milk 50ml (Travel Size)
Shiseido FSLX Total Regenerating Cream 15ml (Travel Size)
Sisley Floral Toning Lotion 100ml (Travel Size)
Beautifect Beauty Blender 1pc (Full Size)
Hourglass Veil Translucent Setting Powder 2g (Travel Size)
U beauty Resurfacing Compound 15ml (Travel Size)
La Mer Crème de la Mer 15ml (Full Size)
Bobbi Brown Taupe Long Wear Cream Eye Shadow Stick 1.6g (Full Size)
111SKIN Cyro Sheet Mask 1pc (Full Size)
Christophe Robin Cleansing Purifying Scrub & Regenerating Mask 40ml & 75ml (Travel Size)
Cle De Peau UV Protective Cream 8ml (Travel Size)
Etat Libre D'Orange Uruk 10ml (Travel Size)
Skin Cycles Lip Balm 0.5ml (Full Size)
Lancaster Ligne Princière Cream & Ligne Princière Serum 15ml & 7.5ml (Travel Size & Deluxe Mini)
Valmont Votre Visage L'Elixir Face Cream 15ml (Travel Size)
Augustinus Bader The Face Oil 10ml (Travel Size)
Moncho Moreno Bond J' aime Bond 100ml (Travel Size)
MZ SKIN Hydra-Bright Gold Eye Mask 1pc (Full Size)
MZ SKIN Vitamin Infused Meso Eye Mask 1pc (Full Size)
MZ SKIN Soothe & Smooth Hyaluronic Brightening Eye Complex 14ml (Full Size)
Champo Pitta Lash Serum 4ml & Pitta Brow Serum 4ml (Full Size x 2)
Tatcha Indigo Overnight Repair 15ml (Travel Size)
Mac Ruby Woo Macximal Sleek Satin Lipstick 3.8g (Full Size)
Pre-order is open but customers are limited to buying a maximum of five boxes.
HARVEY NICHOLS
Another £250 option, Harvey Nichols' calendar is worth over £1,000 and already available to rewards members.
Big names include NARS, La Mer, Charlotte Tilbury and Color Wow — and as a festive bonus, one in every 50 calendars contains a £50 Harvey Nicks gift voucher.
You can now join the waitlist.
LIBERTY
One of the priciest and poshest on the list, Liberty's advent calendar costs £270 but packs in over £1,200 worth of beauty.
Inside are 30 products, 20 of them full-sized, from brands like Augustinus Bader, Sisley and Lisa Eldridge.
Plus, 15 golden tickets worth £1,000 are hidden among the calendars. The waitlist's open now, and these will go fast.
ANTHROPOLOGIE
11
At £98, this is one of the most affordable luxury beauty calendars of the year, but it's still worth £365 and includes 11 full-sized items.
With a golden ticket promotion offering extra prizes, it's a fun, budget-friendly option for beauty lovers who don't want to miss out on the seasonal sparkle.
Best value for money
If you're chasing the biggest bang for your buck, Space NK comes out on top for sheer savings at £260 for a £1,150 haul is hard to beat.
Liberty offers the highest overall value at £1,200+, but it's also the most expensive.
For budget-conscious shoppers, ELF's £150 calendar crams in £1,100 worth of products, making it the best mid-price steal.
And if you're after something affordable but still luxe, Anthropologie's £98 calendar gives you over three times your money in products.
These aren't the only calendars to hit the market this year so if you're still after a more affordable option don't worry.
Boots and a few other high street favourites are still keeping their Christmas cards close to their chest, but if last year's sell-out calendars are anything to go by, their launches will cause a frenzy.
For now, though, the early releases are already making December mornings look a whole lot more glamorous.
IF youre' looking to save cash, you've come to the right place, as here, Gemma Bird has shared her top tips that'll save you £2k before Christmas.
Set a budget: Track your spending and create a realistic budget.
Cut unnecessary costs: Cancel unused subscriptions and avoid impulse buys.
Meal planning: Plan meals to reduce grocery bills and avoid takeaways.
Sell unwanted items: Declutter and sell items online for extra cash.
Cashback and discounts: Use cashback sites and hunt for discount codes.
DIY gifts: Make personalised gifts to save money and add a personal touch.
Pick up a seasonal shift: A really easy way to pick up a bit of extra cash in the winter is to find yourself some seasonal work.
Follow these practical tips from Gemma Bird to boost your savings before the festive season!
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Scottish Sun
7 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
One of the UK's biggest cathedrals to open for overnight stays for the first time ever
Plus, there's lots to do in the city of Winchester CITY BREAK One of the UK's biggest cathedrals to open for overnight stays for the first time ever Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THERE are certain stays in the UK that have an added touch of grandeur - including this one at Winchester Cathedral. For the first time ever, visitors can stay on the site of Winchester Cathedral in a house with plush velvet sofas, huge bathrooms and a secret English garden. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 The holiday let at Winchester Cathedral makes for a very luxurious stay Credit: 5 Guests can stay at the neighbouring house called The Deanery Credit: Getty Win one of 8 incredible holidays to the Caribbean, Mexico and Greece by voting in The Sun's Travel Awards - enter to win here For the first time ever, Winchester Cathedral will welcome tourists for short-term holiday lets. The home to the deans of Winchester, aptly called The Deanery, is available to book for a memorable city break. The house sleeps up to 10 people across five bedrooms, and has four bathrooms, including two ensuites, some with double sinks. There's a large modern kitchen as well as a large gallery that was first created to entertain King Charles II. The house is filled with antique furniture and there's a huge library full of antique books. Outside is a huge English garden where guests are welcome to play some lawn games, eat outside and of course, take in the view of the impressive cathedral. There's also a secret garden, called the Lower Deanery Garden which is not open to the public. It's described as being a "charming riverside retreat" and is guaranteed to be a peaceful spot away from any other visitors. It's pretty costly coming in at £4,500 per week, which jumps up to £5,500 per week over Christmas and New Year. The Pigsty in Winchester tops the list of most lusted after Airbnb homes by Brits 5 The rooms are light and airy and filled with antique books Credit: 5 There's a piano inside and gardens to explore outside Credit: The money raised will go towards maintaining and operating Winchester Cathedral. And anyone wanting to stay will need to book sooner rather than later as the house is only available for a limited time until the new dean moves in next year. There's plenty to do around the city too, Sun writer Mia Lyndon, took a trip to Winchester earlier this year where she embarked on a 90-minute walking tour down the UK's oldest high street and gazed into the Itchen River. She also discovered cobbled backstreets and local boutiques like The Hambledon as well as P&G Wells, a 296-year-old bookshop with thousands of vintage novels. Another popular spot nearby is the village of Chawton, where you can visit Jane Austen's house where she worked on her novels, including Pride And Prejudice. You can take a look at her writing desk and ponder over her handwritten letters - entry costs £15 per person. Winchester Cathedral itself is the main attraction of the city and tickets to go inside cost £13 for adults and £5 for children. And here's a top travel destination in the UK that's often overlooked but has great secret spots and new attractions. Plus, check out Europe's best city break destinations where you only need two days to explore.
Daily Mirror
7 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
Boots brings nostalgic budget-friendly brand known for their mascaras back
The high street beauty chain is adding hundreds of new products to their shelves in 2025, with three viral brands now available to shop in store and online While filling a cosmetics bag can prove pretty costly, particularly with everyone scrambling to try the latest viral sensations and new launches, there certainly seems to be a growing appetite for affordable makeup once again. And Boots is cementing its status as the go-to retailer for exactly that, with the launch of not one, but three budget-friendly brands both in store and online. With the rise of social media, there was a surge in shoppers opting for more luxury products and celebrity favourites. However, with the cost of living crisis and customers getting more savvy, shopping habits have shifted, with more beauty fans looking for high-performing products that don't drain the bank. This summer, the retailer has announced the launch of three of TikTok's most talked about brands - one of which will no doubt bring nostalgic joy for many after. It comes as the high street favourite is set to see more than 400 new cosmetics lines landing in the coming months. Harrods beauty advent calendar returns after fragrance one sold out in 48 hours 'I'm trying to cut down my alcohol intake and this 99p low-calorie drink converted me' Boots isn't the only retailer leaning into the budget-friendly beauty trend, either, as this week saw the launch of Trouble Maker into Superdrug. The bold new brand promises innovation at pocket-money friendly prices, with prices starting from £2. Meanwhile, Sephora's own brand Sephora Collection offers a range of cosmetics, skincare and more from £1.99, with more than 450 product lines to choose from. The three brands that have hit shelves at Boots this week are Catrice, an affordable German brand, alongside SheGlam making its UK debut, and the much-missed Essence will be returning to the high street, delighting customers who have been begging to see it make a comeback. After the closure of Wilko stores across the UK, Essence was like gold dust, but Boots is making it easier than ever to get your hands on. Known for Lash Princess mascaras and Juicy Bomb Shiny Glosses, the brand delivers ultra-affordable prices starting from £1.29. One product expected to be a hit is their Jelly Grip Hydrating Primer, which costs £3.99. If we had to liken it to a more expensive product, we'd say its tacky formula works in a similar way to Milk's Hydro Grip Primer, which retails at £35. Catrice is another name dominating TikTok right now, racking up over 26 million views in the past week alone. The clean, cruelty-free and vegan brand has been praised for products like the Aqua Splash Grip Primer and Under Eye Brightener, which have earned loyal followings for their quality and accessible price point. The Catrice range's most expensive product is £6.99 for their Soft Glam Filter Fluid, which has been likened to Charlotte Tilbury's £39 Flawless Filter. And available on the high street for the first time ever is SheGlam - a trend-led brand loved for its Pout-Perfect Lip Plumper and Colour Bloom Liquid Blush. Their products range from £2.99 to £8.50, proving shoppers no longer need to spend a small fortune on restocking their kit. Speaking on the latest launches, Alice Rafferty, Director of Luxury Beauty and Cosmetics at Boots said: 'Boots is proud to be bringing a growing lineup of socially native, trending beauty brands to the high street. Beauty lovers want to test, trial, and play before they buy, and now they can experience some of the most buzzworthy, viral brands in person at Boots stores nationwide. By staying closely tuned into emerging trends and listening to what our customers want to see on our shelves, we're continuing to elevate our beauty offering, making the latest social media sensations more accessible than ever.' The beauty boom doesn't stop there, though, with Boots also expanding the ranges of other social media-famous brands like Tirtir, the K-beauty label behind the viral Red Cushion Foundation, and Sacheu, known for innovative multi-use products. Sacheu is expanding its range to include more product lines for eye, cheek and lip, such as its Cheek STAY-N and Brow & Freckle STAY-N, which will launch in over 90 Boots stores. Meanwhile K-Beauty brand Tirtir, famed for its game-changing Red Cushion Foundation, will be available on the UK high street for the first time, launching in 30 Boots stores nationwide. Shoppers can test and trial its range of 23 foundation shades, alongside other new, viral-worthy products like the Glide and Hide Blurring Concealer and Waterism Glow Tint. Both brands launched at Boots earlier this year under its new accelerator programme, which identifies and rapidly brings the biggest viral and emerging new brands to the high street. As a result, if you've seen it buzzing on TikTok, there's a good chance it could be coming to the high street not too long after.
Metro
7 hours ago
- Metro
Home Alone director reveals why a reboot would be a huge ‘mistake'
Chris Columbus has shed light on why Home Alone 'should be left alone' and not rebooted. The iconic Christmas film was released in 1990 and catapulted Macaulay Culkin to superstardom as youngster Kevin McCallister, who is left to fend for himself when his family accidentally go on holiday without him. His quick-thinking saves the day when he's forced to go up against bumbling burglars Harry (Joe Pesci) and Marv (Daniel Stern), who learn the hard way not to mess with kids during the holidays. The movie was a huge success and went on to spawn an equally epic sequel the following year – with Disney dropping a fresh take on the classic in 2021. However, when questioned on whether he would want to see any further remakes, director Chris insisted that it would be a 'mistake' to go back. Appearing at the premiere for his new Netflix movie, The Thursday Murder Club, he told Entertainment Tonight: 'I think Home Alone really exists not as this timepiece, but it was very special moment. You can't really recapture that. 'I think it's a mistake to try to go back and recapture something we did 35 years ago. I think it should be left alone.' Sharing his surprise that the movie is so beloved more than three decades on, he added: 'When we were making Home Alone, we wanted people to still enjoy the movie 20 years down the road, but we had no concept that it would still be this locomotive that keeps keeps going after all these years. 'It's a very nostalgic experience for a lot of people, it's great.' The franchise was remade in 2021 with Archie Yates playing youngster Max, who – like Kevin – was accidentally left behind when his family swanned off to Japan. He was having the time of his life with his new-found freedom until a couple set their sights on his home, hoping to retrieve a priceless heirloom. Home Sweet Home Alone didn't quite capture the magic of the original film, and was brutally panned by both fans and professionals. More Trending It currently commands a 13% Rotten Tomatoes score from the audience, compared to a slightly higher critics mark of 15%. 'A disgrace to Home Alone,' viewer BlueTop B fumed, as Amilia P agreed: 'One of the worst movies I've ever seen.' 'It really is very remarkably bad,' Tim L complained. As Logan D added: 'If I could give it zero stars I would, just watch the original.' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: The most iconic Fast and Furious villain is still 'waiting for a call' to appear in sequel MORE: The first 'feel-good' body horror left me thinking about its extreme scenes for days MORE: I don't think Materialists is a rom-com – it's something new entirely
