The countdown to Christmas is officially on and, for most of us, that means deciding what advent calendar to treat ourselves to.

Advent calendars have changed a lot since our childhood. Gone are the days of just having a tiny piece of chocolate as you can now wake up to a whole variety of different products each morning. From candles and booze, to charm bracelets and skin care, there is certainly a lot more hiding behind those little doors.

Beauty advent calendars seem to be one of the more popular choices among a lot of people these days, after they took the world by storm back in 2014.

Since then, more and more retailers are offering their own version and there is a lot out there to choose from.

The best thing about beauty advent calendars? Not only do you get tons of skin care and beauty goodies every morning, but there are usually worth a lot more than you pay for them. Which is extra good for your bank account.

Here's a few budget friendly picks.

Barry M Nail Paint Advent Calendar, £40

Barry M advent calendar
Barry M nail paint advent calendar for just £40.


The festive season is the perfect time to decorate your nails and Barry M have you covered with their nail paint calendar. It is the brands very first advent calendar and is ideal for those looking for a manicure on a budget, as the products inside are worth £65 but it only costs £40.

No.7 Beauty Vault, £40

No.7 beauty brand's make up advent calendar
No.7's Limited Edition Beauty vault is ideal for any makeup lover at just £40.

This stunning Beauty Vault by popular brand, No.7, is perfect for anyone obsessed with makeup. The limited edition calendar comes with 12 limited edition beauty items including lipstick, lip liner, liquid eyeshadow and highlighter. It's only £45 and is part of Boots 3 for 2 deal, snap this up while you can!

Nyx Professional makeup gimme superstars! £40

Nyx's professional Gimme Stars! advent calendar is only £40.
Nyx's professional Gimme Stars! advent calendar is only £40.


Another for the makeup lovers, this 12 day vegan advent calendar features a specially curated selection of Nyx cosmetics for you to look forward to in the run up to Christmas including lip liner, concealer, eyebrow gel, and liquid eyeliner as part of their products.

Technic Christmas Advent Calendar, £12.95

Technic beauty advent calendar 2021
Technic's Winter Wonderland advent calendar features 24 days of pampering surprises for just £12.95.


Technic's beauty advent calendar is perfect for anyone on a tight budget and, let's face it, who isn't on a tight budget at Christmas? This Winter Wonderland 24 day calendar is filled with a daily dose of pampering surprises for you to treat yourself to on the countdown to the big day. A fabulous range of soaps, fizzers, bath treats, body washes, lotions and accessories, all featuring a festive gingerbread fragrance.

W7 Beauty Blast Advent Calendar, £19.95

W7 cosmetics brand advent calendar 2021
W7 features best selling products in both full and travel size for just £19.95.

Another one that is perfect for make up lovers who are on a tight budget, the W7 beauty blast features 24 doors all containing the brands best selling products in both full and travel sizes. It also features on-trend accessories if you are also looking for some variety. At a bargain £19.95, this advent calendar is a budget steal!

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