The 8 Boots advent calendars shoppers race to buy every year, from Ted Baker to Soap & Glory
Over the past week, several major retailers have already unveiled their beauty advent calendars for Christmas 2025 - and we have to admit, it's sparked a level of festive excitement we didn't expect to feel this early in the year.
For starters, Harrods has opened pre-orders on both its The Harrods Beauty Advent Calendar 2025 (£250) and The Harrods 12 Days of Hair & Body Advent Calendar (£99). Other sought-after luxury calendars that we predict will drop soon include Liberty's Beauty Advent Calendar and Fortnum & Mason's Beauty Advent Calendar, so it's safe to say that things are moving quickly in the advent calendar department.
However, if you're looking for an affordable beauty advent calendar that still delivers on value, Boots has just begun releasing this year's selection, and most are priced under £50.
Shoppers are always quick to get their hands on Ted Baker's 24 Days of Treats – bursting with a mix of deluxe, full-size and limited edition picks designed to pamper you from head-to-toe.
Soap & Glory's brand-new 24-day advent calendar, The House of Glory, is also another popular pick. This year, it's packed with products worth £92 (more than double its retail price of £48) and features a pampering surprise behind each door, including the brand's special edition Berry & Bright scent.
To be first in line and secure a beauty advent calendar from Boots this year, before they inevitably sell out, take a look at our favourites that are available to shop now.
👉 The beauty advent calendars worth buying from Boots
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