For beauty fans, beauty advent calendars have become as much a part of the fabric of the festive period as tinsel, jolly knits and the 11th-hour gift shopping scramble. While there are plentiful lineups that launch every year (each more extravagant than the last), if there’s one advent calendar that never fails to garner attention, it’s Space NK’s.
The retailer has its finger on the pulse of all things skincare, make-up and haircare and, as a result, its advent calendars deliver the buys people actually want to try. A treasure trove of heroes, they offer a journey through the best of modern beauty icons, featuring both viral essentials and luxury splurges that add to the season’s indulgence.
Naturally, the lineup always proves exceedingly popular. Take last year’s advent calendar, which sold out after just three weeks. This year, the Space NK Advent Calendar for 2026 is set to be the beauty heavyweight’s best to date. Worth more than £1,200 and costing just £275, it’s sure to be just as, if not more, sought after.
For a peek at what’s inside one of the season's most highly anticipated launches, read on.
Nearly £1,000 saved
Space NK’s Beauty Advent Calendar is worth more than £1,200, but it costs a fraction of its value, priced at £275. With an impressive 35-strong lineup, which includes a whopping 26 full-size products, this beauty treat comes with serious pay-off. It’s not uncommon for beauty advent calendars to scrimp on full-size products but here, we’re treated to a treasure trove of full sized beloved cult favourites – think, Skin Rocks The Cleansing Balm and Olaplex No.3 Plus.
An opportunity to dip your toe into a luxury brand for less, the lineup features high-end inclusions, from Augustinus Bader’s The Body Cream, which is priced at £92 when bought separately, to a travel size Crème De La Mer from La Mer, a brand synonymous with skincare indulgence.
Only the best beauty icons
A curation of renowned brands any beauty editor would endorse, the lineup features inclusions for skincare enthusiasts, including Byoma’s Hydrating Milky Toner, and the Tatcha Dewy Milk Moisturiser for an indulgent skincare treat.
Meanwhile, when it comes to make-up, fans of Charlotte Tilbury’s glow-getting icons will be thrilled to find the Light Wand in Pinkgasm in the lineup, while the Glossier Lip Line Enhancing Pencil is one of the brand's bestsellers. Plus, Sol De Janeiro Rosa Charmosa is a crowd-pleasing buy from the brand that has brought up some of the most hyped bodycare products of the decade.
Moving onto haircare, and it’s a stellar selection, including the Color Wow Dream Cocktail and K18 HeatBounce, both a treat for those looking to nurture and smooth damaged strands. For a final flourish there’s even hair fragrance, courtesy of the Gisou Vanilla Hair Perfume.
That exclusive feeling
If this wasn’t enough to tickle the fancy of any beauty fan, it’s worth bearing in mind that a massive 31 products in the lineup are exclusive to the Space NK Advent Calendar, which means you won’t find them in any other calendar of its kind. This exclusive offering is what sets Space NK’s Advent Calendar apart from its rivals, making it an even more exciting option to discover ahead of the festive season.