It's mid-September and for those in the know, it means one thing - beauty advent calendar time! Beauty aficionados know this is the time to look lively and be on standby for the biggest beauty drop of of the year - the Beauty Advent Calendars for 2026. I'm excited, are you?
Yes, December and Christmas are still months away, but the buzz over these advent calendars is picking up pace, with beauty advent calendar waitlists open and pre-orders available for many. Some, you can even shop now.
I want to make sure that you have all the information you might need to make a decision for which beauty advent calendar you should choose for 2026, because trust me, there's so many to choose from it can be daunting. And the last thing you want is to miss out on your dream beauty advent calendar - you don't need me to tell you, they sell out fast.
Why you should trust me
Having covered beauty advent calendars at HELLO! for years alongside my colleagues Leanne Bayley and Hollie Brotherton, I know the golden rule of advent calendars: the best calendars never make it to December.
August marks the official start of 'advent season' with brands launching early pre-orders, sneak peeks and waitlists for ...