Beauty sleuths, assemble: pre-orders for the iconic LookFantastic advent calendar are officially live – and this year, there are three to choose from. You might think we’re wishing Christmas to come early, but trust us, it’s worth getting in quick. The best beauty advent calendars famously sell out before the end of September (some at the rate of one per minute on launch day), so if you want one, now’s the time.
In previous years, the LookFantastic alternative advent calendar has built waiting lists of over 150,000 people - a true testament to its cult status. Last year’s version featured hero brands including ELEMIS, The Ordinary, Color Wow, Sol de Janeiro, Estée Lauder and MAC, with the final day revealing none other than the Anastasia Beverly Hills Soft Glam Palette (a palette I still reach for).
This year is extra special - it marks ten years of the LookFantastic advent calendar. To celebrate, the brand has gone bigger than ever. For £105, you’ll unwrap 28 premium makeup, skincare, haircare, body and fragrance treats worth over £655. And that’s not all - for the first time, there’s also a Grooming Calendar and a brand-new Fragrance Calendar to choose from. All three are available to pre-order right now.
LookFantastic Advent Calendar 2025, at a glance:
- Release date: 1st September — pre-orders are open now.
- Number of products: 28 in total, and 17 are full-size.
- When does it ship? TBC — but last year it was November.
- Price: £105 — but it's worth over £655.
What do you actually get in the LookFantastic Advent Calendar?
The contents of this year’s edition are no longer under wraps (thank goodness) and spoiler alert, the products don’t disappoint. Here’s everything tucked behind the 25 doors:
- Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 62 Perfume Mist 90ml (Full-Size) – worth £24
- The White Company Seychelles Candle 75g (Full-Size) – worth £12
- Medik8 Hydra B5 Intense 30ml (Full-Size) – worth £59
- Color Wow Shampoo and Conditioner 75ml (2pcs, Deluxe Size) – worth £22
- Iconic London Prep Set Blur 120ml (Full-Size) – worth £26
- MAC Macximal Silky Matte Lipstick in Honeylove + Clear Lipglass + Lip Pencil in Spice (3pcs, Full-Size) – worth £67
- Rodial Dragon's Blood Hyaluronic Acid Mask 50ml (Full-Size) – worth £55
- REN Clean Skincare Radiance Eye Cream 15ml (Full-Size) – worth £49
- ESPA Overnight Hydration Therapy 55ml (Full-Size) – worth £39
- Elemis Pro-Collagen Rose Marine Cream 15ml (Deluxe Size) – worth £37
- Aveda Botanical Repair Strengthening Leave-In Treatment 100ml (Full-Size) – worth £36
- Avant Glycolic Acid Rejuvenating Face Exfoliator 50ml (Deluxe Size) – worth £92
- Spectrum Collections 4-Piece Metallic Brush Set (Full Size) – worth over £24
- The Nue Co. Magnesium Ease 15ml (Deluxe Size) – worth £20
- Peter Thomas Roth Anti-Ageing Cleansing Gel 30ml (Deluxe Size) – worth over £14
- LANEIGE Hydro UV Defence EX SPF 50 20ml (Deluxe Size) – worth £13
- Glow Hub Buff Blush Glo Up Colour Stick 5g – Poppin (Full-Size) – worth £12
- L'Occitane Shea Hand Cream 30ml (Deluxe Size) – worth £10
- Makeup Revolution The True Icon Bronze Palette (Full Size) – worth over £8
- Wella Professionals Ultimate Smooth Mask 30ml (Deluxe Size) – worth over £8
- Myvitamins Coconut and Collagen 30pcs (Full Size) – worth over £7
- LOOKFANTASTIC Towelling Wristbands 2pcs (Full Size) – worth over £6
- Molton Brown Bath and Shower Gel – Fiery Pink Pepper (Deluxe Size) – worth £6
- BEAUTYPRO Eye Therapy Under Eye Mask with Collagen and Green Tea Extract (1pc, Full Size) – worth £2
- Aveeno Skin Relief Body Lotion 50ml (Deluxe Size) – worth over £1
Oh, and it would be rude for us not to include information about the other two calendars on offer this year. First up is the Grooming Advent Calendar (worth over £425, but priced at £85) - a 25-day countdown packed with men’s grooming essentials across skincare, body, hair and fragrance. Expect cult favourites like Vichy Minéral 89 72Hr Hyaluronic Acid and Squalane Moisture Boosting Cream, Molton Brown Re-charge Black Pepper Bath and Shower Gel, Bulldog Original Shave Gel and the Avant 8-Hour Facial Serum. In other words, the best gift for him.
The Fragrance Advent Calendar (worth over £485 and retailing at £120) is perfect for anyone looking to find a new signature scent (or 10). Tucked inside are deluxe minis from Viktor & Rolf's iconic Flowerbomb and Jo Malone's dreamy London Wood Sage & Sea Salt to the viral Carolina Herrera Good Girl and Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium. As well as fragrances, there's also bodycare and wellness goodies from the likes of Estée Lauder, Molton Brown, NEOM and This Works. Last year it sold out in just 48 hours, so if it’s on your wish list, we'd keep an eye on that pre-order button.
GLAMOUR's product highlights:
I’ve tried and tested a lot of beauty advent calendars in my time, but LookFantastic’s remains one of my all-time favourites - and this year’s lineup is proof of why.
Medik8’s Hydra B5 Intense is one of my daily staples - a hydrating serum I genuinely swear by – while Sol de Janeiro’s Cheirosa 62 Perfume Mist has basically become my handbag essential. One spritz instantly transports me to summer, even on the greyest London mornings. Add to that the Elemis Pro-Collagen Rose Marine Cream, a luxe moisturiser loved by Molly-Mae as much as me, and you’ve already got a calendar worth the hype.
But, the skincare wins don’t stop there. LANEIGE’s Hydro UV Defence SPF 50 is my go-to sunscreen - lightweight, non-greasy, and perfect under makeup - while L’Occitane’s Shea Hand Cream is my forever winter saviour.
Clearly, LookFantastic has nailed the balance between premium skincare, cult makeup and everyday staples — making it one of the most exciting calendars on the market (IMO). But if previous years are anything to go by, it'll sell out in no time - so don't wait around and get pre-ordering now.
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