The John Lewis Beauty Advent Calendar 2024 is one of the best we’ve ever seen

John Lewis will never disappoint, especially when it comes to Christmas. And this year the team really exceeded our expectations, especially with the popular beauty advent calendar.

Recently the department store reported that there was a 400% increase in the number of customers searching for ‘Beauty Advent Calendar’ over the summer, confirming just how early shoppers are willing to start their Christmas shopping, giving us the impression that this specific edition won’t last long.

A repeat purchase for many, this year’s John Lewis Beauty Advent Calendar is unlike any previous edition, featuring the retailer’s largest product selection yet, 20 full-size items and appearances from a wide variety of major brands, including Kate Somerville, Nars, Votary, Spook and more.

As for the total value of the Advent calendar, the total amount is a whopping £933.13. This is one of the best value beauty advent calendars we’ve seen so far this year, on sale for £195 (a close second to Harrods’ incredible offer worth £1,599 and on sale for just £250).

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Unbox 32 full-bodied luxury beauty products from Charlotte Tilbury, Sol De Janeiro, Parfums de Marly and more in the run-up to Christmas.

£195 at John Lewis



If we had to choose which items we’d most like to try in this epic lineup of beauty and skincare must-haves, we’d have to start with Murad’s Retinol Youth Renewal Eye Serum. It’s worth £89 and helps prevent and reduce wrinkles around the eyes using a blend of three strong but gentle retinols. In other words, say goodbye to bags under the eyes.

Another big player we’re excited to try is Dermalogica’s AGE Smart Biolumin-C Serum. If you were to buy this serum separately, it would cost you a whopping £96 for a 30ml bottle, making it the most expensive choice in the selection, and almost half the cost of this entire advent calendar. As a high-quality vitamin C serum, it contributes to brighter, firmer and more radiant skin.

There’s also a deluxe sample of Kate Somerville’s Goat Milk Moisturizing Cleanser, the perfect gentle facial cleanser for everyday use formulated to cleanse and soothe the skin without causing tightness or irritation, ideal for taking on the go or traveling .

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Filled with 32 beauty items, there are 20 full-size picks from Laura Mercier, Sol de Janeiro, Murad and more. (John Lewis)

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With such a range of products, this calendar is a great way to try many of the top-rated beauty items for less. (John Lewis)

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The calendar contains everything you need to relax during the busy Christmas period, including this Rituals Ayurveda Recovery Hand Balm and Neom Perfect Night’s Sleep Candle. (John Lewis)

£195 £933.13 at John Lewis

As for the scent, there are three handbag-ready samples from Parfums de Marly, Ghost and Floral Street, among others. And on the makeup front, you can choose between trying Laura Mercier’s Caviar Stick Eyeshadow for a creamy, blendable and long-lasting formula, Rodial’s Glass Primer for the perfect, hydrating facial base, or NARS’ iconic and super-pigmented Blush (and more) .

And if that’s not enough, there’s a £500 gift voucher for 10 lucky customers to spend at John Lewis, hidden behind door 25.

  • Charlotte Tilbury Magic cream, 15 ml

  • Living proof Full shampoo, 60 ml

  • Living proof Complete conditioner, 60 ml

  • Percy & Reed Session Styling Smoothing blow-dry cream, large size worth £20

  • OAI Fine/medium treatment mask Deluxe, 30 ml

  • Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eyeshadow Matte, Sepia, Full Size – worth £28

  • Dermalogica AGE Smart™ Biolumin-C Serum, Full Size – worth £96

  • Kate Somerville Goat milk moisturizing cleanser, 30 ml

  • Patchology Serve Chilled On Ice™ Hydrogel Eye Gel, single, large size – worth €4

  • Sunday Riley Luna Sleeping night oil, large size – worth €45

  • Elemis Pro-Collagen Morning Matrix Performance Day Cream, 15ml

  • RTD Sleep well pillow mist, large size – worth £49

  • Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum cream, large size – worth £21

  • Votair Radiance Reveal Mask – Lactic Acid and Mandelic Acid, full size – worth €55

  • Parfums de Marly Delina Eau de Parfum, 5 ml

  • Parfums de Marly Delina Body Cream, 50 ml

  • Bobbie Brown Smokey Eye Mascara, black, large size – worth £31

  • REN Clean Skincare Bio Retinoid™ Youth Serum, large size – worth £52

  • Ghost Orb Of Night Eau de Parfum, 10 ml

  • Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Eye Serum, Full Size – worth £89

  • MAC Lusterglass Sheer-Shine Lipstick, $ellout, full size – worth €25

  • Bloemenstraat x Van Gogh Museum Sweet Almond Blossom Eau de Parfum, large size – worth £29

  • Olverum Bath oil, large size – worth £28

  • Rodial Plumping collagen lip oil, original, full size worth £29

  • Rodial Glass primer, full size – worth £30

  • NARS Blush, 237 Deep Throat, 2.5 g

  • ESPA Bergamot & Jasmine Bath and Shower Gel, 75ml

  • Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour® Cream Lip Protectant Stick SPF 15, large size – worth €22

  • Aromatherapy staff Revive Morning Bath and Shower Oil, large size – worth £58

  • Neom Organic London Perfect Night’s Sleep standard scented candle, large size – worth £38

  • Neom Organics London Perfect Night’s Sleep Wellbeing Soak, 10ml

  • Rituals The Rituals Ayurveda Recovery Hand Balm, large size – worth €12.90

Absolutely packed with quality skin care, makeup, body care and hair care items from some of the most loved beauty brands in the industry. There’s a reason why John Lewis’ Beauty Advent Calendar sells out year after year, and we expect it will be the same this Christmas. no different.

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In the run-up to Christmas, treat yourself to 24 miniature bottles of vino in white, red and rosé.

£100 at John Lewis

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Behind each window you will find a selection of 13 different types of sparkling wine – from Prosecco to Champagne, Moscato to rosé – which you can enjoy as a solo evening treat or as a weekend indulgence.

£145 at John Lewis

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With 14 glass bottles of beer and 10 snack packs, this is perhaps the tastiest and most refreshing way to spend the countdown to Christmas.

£80 at John Lewis

John Lewis

Enjoy a total of 24 pre-mixed, premium cocktails every day in December.

£125 at John Lewis

John Lewis

Enjoy a whole range of beauty and body treats from Cath Kidston with this 24-piece advent calendar, all packaged in a beautifully illustrated festive dollhouse with hand-painted details for display over the festive period. New for 2024, the products include vanilla and musk body sprays, pistachio body lotions, soaps and hand washes and more.

£45 at John Lewis

John Lewis

Pamper yourself every day in December with this treasure trove of body care, including bath foam, body creams, hand soap and bath salts

£45 at John Lewis

John Lewis

This beautiful box is decorated by marble artist Natascha Maksimovic and contains many of Molton Brown’s biggest fragrance hits. Our favorites are Wild Mint & Lavandin, Heavenly Gingerlily and Orange & Bergamot in hand washes, body oils and shower gels.

£225 at John Lewis

Jo Malone London

Back for another year: the Jo Malone Beauty Advent Calendar is always a feast for the eyes and the senses. This year, the decorative drawers contain a mix of seasonal and timeless perfumes, such as Peony & Blush Suede and Orange Bitters, in addition to votive candles and bath and body care products.

£360 at John Lewis

Freedom London

Shop the luxury department store’s most generous range yet with this impressive 2024 beauty advent calendar.

The Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar 2024 has been tried and tested by the Yahoo UK team – read our full review here.

£260 at Liberty London

Look fantastic

Filled with 27 coveted beauty, skincare, body care and hair care products, it costs just £100 but is worth over £565 – bringing the total saving to a mega £465. Filled with essential beauty, skin care, body care and hair care products, including a Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 59 Perfume Mist, Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum, Iconic London Prep-Set-Glow Spray and more.

The Lookfantastic Beauty Advent Calendar 2024 has been tried and tested by the Yahoo UK team – read our full review here.

£100 at Lookfantastic

Harvey Nichols

Inside are 42 products from 31 of the biggest beauty brands typically found in the luxury department store, 18 of which are full size.

£250 at Harvey Nichols

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