Advent Calendars You Might Have Missed That You Can Still Buy 🗓️
From textured haircare and jewellery to American whiskey and a December supply of interesting brews, these calendars offer something beyond the usual countdown.
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An advent calendar is a good excuse to spend December trying something you might otherwise walk past. That could be a different tea before work, a pair of earrings to wear that evening or a hair product chosen with your curls in mind. The fun is finding one that feels like it belongs to you.
We have gathered calendars that caught our attention, from textured haircare and jewellery to coffee, candles and American whiskey. There are familiar names with less obvious offerings, smaller discoveries and prices from ÂŁ10.59 to ÂŁ650, depending on how much you want to spend.
Some are available to pre-order, so check delivery dates if you want yours ready for 1st December. Happy Shopping! 🛍️
TreasureTress 25 Days of Curly Christmas Advent Calendar, ÂŁ119
Curls, coils and waves are the starting point for TreasureTress’s 25-day countdown. Haircare sits alongside skincare and beauty surprises, with established and emerging brands, Black-owned businesses, travel-sized products and limited-edition extras among the promised discoveries.
If you enjoy trying different products for your textured hair, this offers a more focused alternative to a general beauty calendar. It is available to pre-order, with delivery promised before Christmas; see the website for the latest delivery updates.
Estella Bartlett 12-Day Jewellery Advent Calendar, ÂŁ195
Whether you wear gold or silver, Estella Bartlett has a calendar to suit. Each plated edition brings together four necklaces, four bracelets and four sets of earrings, but the designs differ between the two, giving you a choice of styles as well as colour. The gold selection includes heart huggies, pearl details and dinosaur studs, while the silver version features star studs, daisy hoops and a heart padlock necklace. Both also include a £30 voucher to spend on the brand’s website.
Yogi Tea Christmas Calendar, ÂŁ10.59
Put the kettle on and let December introduce you to something beyond your usual brew. Yogi’s calendar contains 24 organic tea sachets, including Ginger Orange with Vanilla, Turmeric Chai and Choco, with Christmas Tea appearing twice. There is plenty here for anyone who enjoys warming spices and herbal infusions, alongside black, green and white teas. At £10.59, it is one of the more affordable choices in the edit.
Lumene Nordic Beauty Advent Calendar, ÂŁ99.50
Lumene’s Nordic Beauty Advent Calendar brings together 24 skincare and make-up discoveries from the Finnish brand, giving you a chance to explore its range one day at a time. Cleansers, moisturisers and serums sit alongside Berry Nectar liquid blush, black mascara and a Hot Chocolate lip oil balm, so there is something for both your bathroom shelf and make-up bag.
Inside, you’ll find smaller sizes to try before committing to your favourites, alongside a 30ml hydration serum and 50ml cleansing products and toner. It’s an appealing introduction if you’re new to Lumene, with a few travel-bag candidates for anyone already familiar with the brand.
Crocs Nostalgic Noel Advent Calendar, ÂŁ57.99
If choosing your Jibbitz is half the fun of wearing Crocs, this calendar deserves a look. Inside are 26 festive charms to mix, match and work into your December outfits, whether you favour a few seasonal touches or cover every available hole.
The appeal is in making up your own combinations, with something new to add as the countdown continues. You can bring them out again next Christmas, too. Footwear is sold separately.
Pact Coffee 25 Day Coffee Advent Calendar, ÂŁ39.95
For those of us who put the kettle on before we’ve properly opened our eyes, Pact Coffee gives that first drink a little more intrigue. There are 25 different coffees to discover, so your usual order gets a December break while you find out what else deserves a place in your mug.
It’s a chance to compare favourites as you go, and perhaps surprise yourself with something you wouldn’t normally choose. Pick wholebean if you enjoy grinding your own, or the ground edition if you prefer to get straight to brewing; check the grind suits your equipment before ordering.
Papier House 12 Door Stationery Advent Calendar, ÂŁ75
If a fresh notebook still feels like a small occasion, Papier’s house-shaped calendar should be on your radar. Its twelve surprises include a gratitude journal, an A7 notebook, a fineliner and thank-you notelets, alongside a brass bookmark, sticky tabs and a pen clip.
There is a pleasing mix of things to write in, write with and keep on your desk. The little house has opening drawers and a lift-up roof, so there is somewhere to keep those stationery finds once the countdown is over.
FFS Luxury Shaving & Bodycare Advent Calendar, ÂŁ75
FFS brings a little extra attention to your bodycare routine with a rose razor kit, replacement blades, 200ml Mango Twist shaving butter and 150ml body oil. Smaller creams and scrubs are tucked inside too, giving you a few more reasons to take your time in the shower. There are twelve days of surprises, plus an extra treat behind a thirteenth door. A razor stand, blade protector and travel case round out the selection, with essentials for home and a few things to pack for your next trip.
Bonne Maman Advent Calendar, ÂŁ33 including delivery
A warm croissant and a miniature jar of something you’ve never tried before is a lovely way to start a December morning. Bonne Maman’s calendar contains 23 little jars of conserves and spreads, followed by a surprise gift to open on Christmas Eve.
Pear and mandarin with cinnamon, guava, and lemon with lavender are among the flavours waiting inside, with some combinations not normally available in the UK. Try them on toast, spoon them over yoghurt or save a few for a leisurely weekend breakfast. The calendar is available to pre-order, with delivery included in the price.
Orelia 25 Days of Ear Stacking Advent Calendar, ÂŁ120
If you like changing your earrings as often as your outfit, Orelia’s calendar gives you plenty to play with. It comes in gold-plated and silver-plated versions, with six pairs of hoops, four pairs of studs and six individual studs to mix and match.
The combination of pairs and single earrings is especially appealing if you have multiple piercings and enjoy wearing several together. Choose your preferred finish, then experiment with different combinations throughout December and beyond.
Bird & Blend Matcha Tea Advent Calendar, ÂŁ55
Pistachio Gelato, Toasted Marshmallow and Mince Pie are among the flavours waiting in Bird & Blend’s matcha calendar. Across 24 different blends, including hojicha, there is enough for 48 cups according to the brand.
If choosing your next matcha latte is part of the pleasure, those miniature tins should give you plenty to look forward to. There’s enough to revisit a favourite or make a second cup for someone you think needs persuading. Have your milk and matcha-making equipment ready for whichever tin you open first.
Zooki Super Strength Collagen Advent Calendar, ÂŁ59.99
Already have a favourite collagen flavour, or curious about trying it for the first time? Zooki’s calendar lets you sample different flavours without committing to a full box of each. Inside are 28 liquid sachets across 17 flavours, including a five-sachet variety pack to open on Christmas Eve.
Each sachet contains 11,000mg of fish-derived marine collagen, so this one isn’t suitable for vegetarians, vegans or anyone with a fish allergy. Choose the £59.99 one-time purchase option if you only want the calendar, as subscription plans are also offered on the website.
Verve Shelter Seed Advent Calendar, ÂŁ15
December might not be when you’re reaching for the gardening gloves, but there’s nothing to stop you planning your next crop. Verve’s calendar contains 24 packets of vegetable, herb and flower seeds, including carrots, basil, sunflowers and sweet peas, giving you plenty to look forward to growing.
A mini grow house, soil tablets and plant tags are included to help you get started when the sowing season comes around. B&Q also donates £2 from each calendar to Shelter, so there’s a little more behind this countdown than the promise of homegrown basil.
VOLUSPA 12 Day Alpine Advent Calendar, ÂŁ250
Twelve candles in decorative glass vessels make VOLUSPA’s calendar a tempting prospect for someone who enjoys choosing a scent for the room. Mediterranean Lemon and Gingerbread Chalet are among the fragrances, bringing a mixture of festive and other favourites into the countdown. Each candle contains 72g of wax, and a wick trimmer is included. At £250, this is a luxury gift, with enough different scents to explore well after the decorations have come down.
Tour of America 2026 American Whiskey Advent Calendar, ÂŁ219.95
If your whiskey order rarely changes, this could introduce a few new names to your glass. Tour of America brings together 24 different American whiskies in 50ml bottles, with bourbon, rye and other styles from producers including FEW Spirits, Peerless and Laws Whiskey House.
Two whiskey glasses and an illustrated distillery guidebook accompany the wooden display case, so you can learn a little about the producers as you explore their bottles. Available from Birmingham-based Hard To Find Whisky, it’s one for the curious whiskey drinker who enjoys comparing notes and finding a new favourite. For adults aged 18 and over.
BYREDO Advent Calendar, ÂŁ650
For the BYREDO devotee, this brings together fragrances to wear, scents for the home and a few additions to the dressing table. The 25 treats include a 50ml Bal d’Afrique Eau de Parfum, 100ml Blanche Body Mist and 75ml Mojave Ghost Hair Perfume.
Candles, smaller fragrances, bodycare and lip colours sit alongside a leather travel case, hairbrush, pocket mirror and wick trimmer. At £650, this is the biggest splurge in our edit, and one we’d put firmly on the wishlist of someone who already knows and loves the brand.
A new favourite tea, earrings you keep reaching for, or seeds saved for spring can make the pleasure last beyond Christmas Eve. Choose around what you already enjoy and what you would like to discover, with a budget you are comfortable spending. That is a much better guide than the size of the box.