These beauty advent calendars are reduced for Black Friday

While the main Space NK advent calendar is now sold out, the fragrance advent calendar certainly warrants getting excited about. With a selection of cult brands within, this 12-day countdown will be a match made in heaven for olfactory obsessives.

Brands range from longstanding favourites like Diptyque and Acqua di Parma, to younger brands such as Vyrao and Phlur. With a £24 reduction for Black Friday, you can now save £442 on the full worth of the fragrances.

The Boots 24-day premium advent calendar seriously impressed senior writer Daisy Lester when she rifled through its contents for a review. Describing it as “a crowd-pleasing calendar that doesn't scrimp on big-name brands,” Daisy concluded that “the Boots calendar offers one of the best value-for-money countdowns.” And it’s now even better value with an extra £22.50 reduction.

Don’t miss out on this enticing selection of high-end and affordable icons, from Estee Lauder to Drunk Elephant.

Of all the advent calendars I’ve unboxed this year, the Debenhams packaging was one of the most impressive with its selection of abstract make-up motifs. And the contents don’t disappoint, either. With a good variety of make-up, skincare, haircare and fragrance, there’s something for everyone here, not least of all the Lancome genifique and Estee Lauder advanced night repair serums. Bundle these high-end formulas together with classic beauty icons from the likes of Opi, Mac and Kiehl’s, and you’ve got yourself a killer Christmas countdown, now £36 cheaper for Black Friday. Just make sure to use code ‘BEAUTY5’ to secure the full discount.

After reviewing both of Next’s beauty advent calendars for 2025, I concluded that the luxury iteration was my favourite. “Where some retailers go big on the final days of advent yet let you down in the lead-up, and others compromise on size and leave you overwhelmed with minis, Next’s luxury advent calendar doesn’t do either and truly delivers,” I wrote.

Anyone unboxing this advent in December can expect an indulgent mix of brands such as Noble Isle, Murad and Neom – some of which you’ll find in no other calendars. Amazingly, the extra £25 discount means you’ll be paying just a fifth of the total calendar worth.

If you’re a fan of all things almond and verbena body care, then this discount will be right up your street. With 24 of L’Occitane’s well-loved skincare, body care, fragrance and nail treats, this calendar is set to leave you looking smooth and polished, and smelling heavenly. Highlights include the shea hand cream and new almond supple skin oil, and thanks to an extra discount on Amazon, you’ll now pay less than half the value of the products inside.

Given that the brand’s name stands for make-up artist collection, Mac’s beauty advent calendar is a must for make-up obsessives. Comprising no less than four full-size lipsticks and two lip liners (plus heaps of other treats), the contents couldn’t arrive at a better time. You’ll cash in on nearly £300 of savings with this deal and, be it for the work Christmas party or your New Year’s Eve celebrations, your make-up stash will be freshly stocked for the occasion.