SEPTEMBER is here, meaning Advent calendars are dropping on the daily.
Boots just launched THREE calendars packed with trending beauty brands, and one of them contains a massive £700 worth of skincare, haircare, body and make-up favourites.
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Boots 24 Days of Luxe Advent Calendar, £150 (worth £709)
The Boots Luxe Advent Calendar has been upgraded for 2026, with more products (including full-sizes).
The retailer is among a select few that haven’t increased its calendar’s value price for 2026.
There are 27 products (including 19 full-sizes) inside the 24 drawers, from trending brands including Lancôme, Huda Beauty and Amika.
Boots Luxe Advent Calendar: Quickfire Q&A
How much is it? It’s Boots’ most expensive calendar at £150, but with £709 worth of products inside, I actually think it’s the best value.
Who’s it best for? The retailer has catered to everyone. There’s beauty classics, favourites for mature skin and TikTok-famous items.
What we loved: The lineup is better than ever with 27 products and 19 full-sizes. There are loads of popular brands, good variety and nice packaging.
What we didn’t love: Genuinely, nothing.
I love the stylish packaging this year, which opens up to reveal the drawers.
One of the standouts in the lineup is the Caudalie Vinoperfect Brightening Serum.
It’s rare to see Caudalie in beauty bundles, particularly this £52 serum.
The skincare buy has thousands of five-star ratings thanks to its hydrating formula that works to improve dark spots and hyperpigmentation.
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Caudalie Vinoperfect Brightening Serum, £52
Skincare fans have also been treated to a full-size Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm (worth £34) and an Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Lift + Sculpt (worth £65).
I’ve loved every single Color Wow product I’ve tried, so I can’t wait to try the fizz-fighting One Minute Transformation.
Shoppers on a hair health journey will also love the Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Leave-In Conditioner and Wella’s Ultimate Color Miracle Leave-in Mask (worth £23).
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Boots has catered to all beauty fans with a mix of classic and trending brands.
Almost every name inside has a cult following, including the likes of Sol de Janeiro, Laura Mercier, MAC and The Ordinary.
I did expect to see more Korean beauty brands, but shoppers can pick up the retailer’s new Skincare Advent Calendar for this.
I love the mix of products, and there isn’t a single product inside that I wouldn’t happily try out.
Boots also just launched its 12 Days of Scent Advent Calendar (£90) and the 24 Days of Skincare (£70).
Both are slightly more affordable, and they’re likely to sell out even faster than the popular Luxe Advent Calendar.
The Verdict
Boots has three Advent calendars to choose from, but the Luxe version is the one I’d spend my money on.
The lineup of cult brands is seriously impressive, and with 27 products and 19 full-sizes, no one can tell me it’s not fantastic value for money.
There’s a great mix of skincare, haircare, body and make-up goodies catering to all ages, and I’d say the Caudalie Brightening Serum (worth £52) is this year’s top find.
- Shop the 24 Days of Luxe Advent Calendar, £150 (worth £709) at Boots
For more options, read my No7 Advent Calendar review, and my thoughts on the new Liberty Advent calendar worth a huge £1,300.