The Best Luxury Advent Calendars – Brands You Need to Know and Keep on Your Watchlist.
There is always something quite magical about the Festive Season in the Northern Hemisphere. Adding to the magic in recent years is the annual craze of Luxury Advent Calendars.
We may have only just entered November. However, luxury advent calendars have apparently been dominating the market since early October! A number of the must-have Advent Calendars have already sold out. e.g. Cult Beauty’s site-crashing debut Advent Calendar sold out in under two hours.
Why Buy a Luxury Advent Calendar?
If you are like me and love Christmas. Then, part of the magic isn’t necessarily about the big day; it’s the build-up. Potentially, this is why Advent Calendars have become such a phenomenon in recent years. Not just one day, but you open up a little box of surprises every day.
Advent Calendars can make the perfect gift for;
- a joint or collective gift for someone special
- a treat for yourself
- a family, flat or workgroup of beauty product-loving females.
They can also be a perfect way to try a selection of premium brands’ products without investing too much upfront. Above all, a number of them offer a huge value for money. Lastly, the gorgeous keepsake boxes offered by many are absolutely stunning!
My Favourite Luxury Advent Calendars
Below is my pick of the best Luxury Advent Calendars 2019; I have listed them in descending price order, from the almost absurdly extravagant to the more budget-friendly variety.
With so many Advent Calendars sold out, I would advise shopping now before it’s too late. Alternatively, subscribe to your favourite websites and bookmark your calendar for next October (and potentially start saving!).
I hope you enjoy and find inspiration in my selection of the best luxury advent calendars for 2019.
Paula x
THE BEST LUXURY ADVENT CALENDARS of 2019
01.
TIFFANY & CO
Tiffany & Co – The Ultimate Advent Calendar
Price | $112,000USD
Available from | contact the concierge at VeryVeryTiffany@Tiffany.com
List of Contents (spoiler alert) | Tiffany & Co
Release Date | October 2019
First on my list of the best Luxury Advent Calendars is from Tiffany & Co. Tiffany’s have released their first-ever advent calendar for the 2019 holiday season. It’s mind-blowingly expensive and aptly named “The Ultimate Advent Calendar.”
For those with a limitless Christmas shopping budget, a spare $122,000 USD. And maybe not sure what to buy the woman who has everything? With only four Tiffany & Co Ultimate Advent Calendars available, you had best be quick.
The Ultimate Advent Calendar contains 24 Christmas gifts, all of which come wrapped in a Tiffany box. The individual items range in price from $250 to $15,000. The calendar contains some of Tiffany’s most well-known pieces, like the $3,700 Return to Tiffany bracelet.
The advent calendar is housed in a four-foot-tall, custom-designed keepsake replica of Tiffany’s New York Fifth Avenue flagship store. The store’s facade was hand-drawn and is in the brand’s signature colour.
The calendar is part of Tiffany’s “Very, Very Tiffany” holiday line with twelve remarkable gifts you’ll only find at Tiffany! Or you can select from the general line of Tiffany & Co Gifts selection…. if you happen to miss out.
2. Wedgwood
Wedgwood – Porcelain Tree Decoration Advent Calendar 2019
Price | $800USD or £600GBP
Available from | Wedgwood, John Lewis, Amara
Release Date | October 2019
The perfect gift for Wedgwood devotees and a seemingly limitless Christmas budget. (Personally, it screams of a joint gift from a family for a Wedgwood-obsessed mother).
The truly outstanding Annual 2019 Advent Calendar commemorates the 260th Anniversary of Wedgwood with a very special edition. Modelled on a traditional Georgian Townhouse in Wedgwood signature blue, it contains 24 exquisitely crafted miniature porcelain tree decorations hung on white satin ribbon, each in a numbered draw.
Opening the door or drawer of an advent calendar each day from the 1st of December is the perfect way to build the excitement and anticipation of Christmas. Each day brings the surprise and delight of a new ornament throughout December 2019 to create a Magical Wedgwood Christmas.
3. Dior
Dior Advent Calendar – 24 Maison Christian Dior surprises
Price | $520USD or £340GBP
Available from | Dior
Release Date | October 2019
Another ultra-luxurious take on the Advent Calendar, which is sure to satisfy the most glamorous person on someone’s Christmas list.
The Dior Advent Calendar is housed in a stunning illustrated box resembling Maison Christian Dior’s Paris flagship store. The calendar features 24 pampering treats, including 12 miniature Maison Christian Dior fragrances, four mini candles and a selection of other skincare treats.
Undeniably the ultimate treat for Dior devotees, notwithstanding the serious price tag.
4. Jo Malone London
Jo Malone London – 2019 Advent Calendar
Price | $450USD or £320GBP
Available from | Jo Malone London – UK, Jo Malone London – US, Selfridges and John Lewis
Release Date | October 2019
A luxury treat for all Jo Malone fans! This highly coveted luxury item is an annual release from Jo Malone.
This year’s Advent Calendar is illustrated to look just like the brand’s iconic London Townhouse, and each door contains a miniature version of the brand’s best-selling products.
This is the fifth year Jo Malone London has created a beauty advent calendar, which sells out yearly. This year’s stunning dolls house-style was released on 1 October and has already sold out, with a potential re-release through Jo Malone London boutiques and online.
Notwithstanding the significant price tag, I’m sure that every Jo Malone fanatic would understand the hype.
5. Diptyque
Diptyque – Advent Calendar 2019
Price | $425USD or £320GBP
Available from | Diptyque
Release Date | 26 October 2019
It doesn’t get much better if you are a luxury candle lover!
The 2019 Advent Calendar includes various sizes, candles, Eau de toilette, Eau de Parfum and skincare products. It includes 25 little treats and lucky charms to discover every day before the holidays.
The Diptyque Advent Calendar is the luxury Parisian fix for any candle lover this Christmas.
6. Harrods
The Harrods Beauty Advent Calendar 2019
Price | $277USD or £250GBP ( Product Value |over £600GBP )
Available from | Harrods – UK
Release Date | 1 October 2019
Stunning and instantly recognisable. Decorated with an intricate illustration of the iconic Harrod’s Knightsbridge store, which could be a keepsake for years to come.
It contains twenty-five miniature and full-size favourites from Harrod’s Beauty Halls. The calendar includes everything from 111 Skin Celestial Black Diamond Eye Mask to Huda Beauty Demi Matte Mogul Lipstick.
The twenty-five windows are sure to delight even the choosiest of beauty lovers. Offering incredible value, with products valued at over £600GBP.
7. Liberty
Liberty Advent Calendar 2019
Price | $275USD or £215GBP ( Product Value | £610GBP )
Available from | Liberty London
Release Date | 16 October 2019
The Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar is one of the market’s most covetable Luxury Advent Calendars.
This calendar is one of the fastest sell-outs every year. The good news is that Liberty has made 46% more this year, and one could hope the stock will last a bit longer.
Liberty’s most covetable Beauty Advent contains 25 must-have products from their beauty hall worth over £610. Featuring 18 full-size products and seven samples. Including cult favourites and fresh discoveries from brands such as Votary, Herbivore, Diptyque, and Hourglass. As well as exclusives from Vilhelm Parfumerie, Omorovicza and Hair by Sam McKnight.
The Advent Calendar is housed in an iconic Liberty London ‘Strawberry Thief’ print box, which this year is recyclable!
An iconic Christmas treat for someone on your Christmas list or yourself!
8. Net-A-Porter
25 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar
Price | $260USD (Product Value | $900USD)
Available from | Net-A-Porter
Release Date | October 2019
After instantly selling out their debut Advent Calendar in 2018, Net-A-Porter’s Beauty Advent Calendar returns for the 2019 festive season.
One for all fashion fans out there, Net-A-Porter’s advent calendar is seriously gorgeous. Tied with a stunning black ribbon, the standing display will look elegant literally anywhere, including under the tree.
A gorgeous countdown to Christmas, the Net-A-Porter luxury beauty advent calendar is worth an enormous $900 USD and contains 15 full-sized and 10 travel-sized beauty products. With brands like Charlotte Tilbury, Hourglass, 111 Skin and Barbara Sturm inside, it’s a real treat for lovers of makeup, skincare and haircare.
Alas, this gorgeous calendar sold out in record time, so mark your calendar for 2020.
9. CULT BEAUTY
CULT BEAUTY – Advent Calendar 2019
Price | $250USD or £195GBP ( Product Value |over £680GBP )
Available from | Cult Beauty – UK
Release Date | October 2019
I may have been living under a rock. Considering I was totally aware of the phenomenon of Cult Beauty!
“We are a dedicated team of beauty devotees on the hunt for the coolest cult products the world has to offer – from the latest scientific discoveries to hundred-year-old remedies that have never been bettered – Cult Beauty is the destination for those looking for the next big thing. Whether it’s a problem-solving treatment or an unheard-of oil, we pride ourselves on our transparency (we list full ingredients and publish all reviews) and only sell the products that blow us away.“
Cult Beauty launched their first-ever advent calendar this year, containing some of the most-wanted beauty and skincare products in the beauty industry, collectively worth over £680.
Their debut calendar started an incredible edit of big names in makeup and burgeoning brands making waves in the skincare community. The ultimate gift for the beauty besotted, each drawer reveals a new icon a day. Including the 25th drawer, which is overflowing with festive essentials.
If that wasn’t enough, one of the calendars contained a golden ticket, which allows the lucky beauty-lover recipient to spend 1,000 Cult Beauty pounds.
Sadly, the demand for this Advent Calendar was off the charts and sold out in just two hours. Maybe next year, register here and keep an eye on your emails for 2020.
10. MAC
MAC – Starring You Advent Calendar 2019
Price | $160USD or £129GBP ( Product Value |over £265GBP )
Available from | MAC Cosmetics – UK
International Options: | I note that several international MAC stores are stocking a different version – “Stars for Days” – in lilac/purple, e.g. MAC Cosmetics – US and MAC Cosmetics – NZ
Release Date | October 2019
For all MAC devotees! This gorgeous matte black and rose-gold star-shaped box is for you! It contains every legendary MAC product you’ll need this festive party season. Including Clear Lipglass, Velvet Teddy and Lady Danger lipsticks, Prep + Prime Fix + setting spray, and many more.
In 2018, MAC released its first beauty advent calendar, ‘Shiny Pretty Things’, and it was a huge success. And this year’s calendar is also expected to sell out super fast.
11. ASOS
ASOS Face + Body Advent Calendar 2019
Price | $111USD ( Product Value |$180USD )
Available from | ASOS.com
Availability | Several regions appear to have already sold out.
Release Date | October 2019
With each beauty product wrapped up in its own individual box, every day will feel like Christmas day with the ASOS advent calendar.
It features products from Clinique, Origins, and RITUALS, among many more. Including Laura Mercier’s legendary Setting Powder and Elemis’ Pro-Collagen Marine Cream, amongst 22 other hair, make-up and skincare essentials.
The ASOS calendar is undoubtedly one of the most budget-friendly Advent Calendars available. And with free shipping around the world, you had best be quick!
12. THE BODY SHOP
The Body Shop – Dream Big this Christmas Delux Advent Calendar 2019
Price | $110USD ( Product Value |$180USD )
Available from | thebodyshop.com ( change region for your local online store)
Availability | Several regions appear to have sold out.
Release Date | October 2019
Over 16 years ago, The Body Shop launched some of the world’s first beauty advent calendars. Now, it’s one of their most iconic and bestselling gifts. Last year, their Advent Calendars proved so popular that one was sold every 30 seconds!
With three to choose from, the Body Shop beauty advent calendars are perfect for every budget and make fabulous gifts for yourself or someone special.
What makes their 2019 advent calendars special is the inclusion of 25 Days of celebrating inspirational women. Acknowledging brilliant women who dream big and make history with daily trivia to inspire and empower.
It is guaranteed to sell out fast, so don’t miss your chance to get yours this Christmas.
13. L’OCCITANE
L’OCCITANE – Luxury Beauty Advent Calendar 2019
Price | $100USD or £79GBP ( Product Value |$198USD)
Available from | L’OCCITANE
Release Date | October 2019
If you are a L’Occitane fan, this Luxury Beauty Advent Calendar is for you. It contains 24 of their best-selling luxury skincare, fragrance and body-care treats.
It is an indulgent yet budget-friendly countdown to Christmas and a perfect opportunity to try a selection of their products.
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