When it comes to the make-up category, you’ll struggle to find a brand with a more loyal fanbase or a greater viral power than Charlotte Tilbury. From behind-the-scenes at London Fashion Week to the glittering Met Gala red carpet, the iconic make-up artist’s own line has graced the faces of models and celebrities alike.
Whether you’re a brand loyalist or a curious newcomer, it’s safe to say the brand’s beauty advent calendar, which is on sale now, is a sure-fire way to immerse yourself in the artist’s glitzy brand of old Hollywood glamour.
The maximalist chest is a statement to say the least: the crimson, heart-shaped box with shining gilded accents is sure to bring a touch of Christmas cheer to your vanity: and that’s all before you’ve begun to unwrap the contents.
We all know it’s what’s inside that really counts, so let’s cut to the chase: this 12-door calendar is bursting with both full-sized and deluxe samples of the brand’s very best products, from famous skincare (Charlotte’s Magic Cream needs no introduction) to social-media must-haves like the Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray and dewy Beauty Light Wand highlighter. If you can’t wait for the big reveal, find the full line-up of products below:
Charlotte Tilbury Advent Calendar 2024: the full contents
- Beauty Light Wand in Pinkgasm (full size)
- Charlotte’s Magic Lip Oil Crystal Elixir (full size)
- Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray
- Pillow Talk Push Up Lashes! Mascara in Super Black
- Pillow Talk Eyeliner
- Lip Cheat lip liner in Pillow Talk
- Matte Revolution in Pillow Talk
- Charlotte’s Hollywood Beauty Icon Lipstick
- Revolution in Hollywood Vixen
- Hyaluronic Happikiss in Pillow Talk (full size)
- Glow Toner
- Charlotte’s Magic Serum Crystal Elixir
- Charlotte’s Magic Cream
If a single-brand advent calendar isn’t quite to your taste, beauty retailers have also swept into the space with a generous menu of varied, multi-category offerings. The Harrods advent calendar, for example, is complete with a range of indulgent skincare (think 111 Skin, Clé de Peau and U Beauty) as well as chic, coveted make-up buys from the likes of Tom Ford and Hourglass. Meanwhile, Space NK’s highly anticipated offering is filled to the brim with next-gen treasures like Drunk Elephant, K18 and niche perfumers D.S. & Durga. Looking for something more classic? Opt for Liberty’s iconic collection of fragrance, candles and wellness treats.
And if, after all that choice, you’re left struggling to deduce which lavish advent calendar is best for your personal beauty tastes, we’ve tried and tested them all to bring you the best beauty advent calendars, taking a look behind each and every door to help you whittle down the winner.