Harrods beauty advent calendar returns after fragrance one sold out in 48 hours

The luxury haul contains premium brands like Medik8, Augustinus Bader, La Mer and more

To anyone who thought it was too early to think about Christmas, Harrods is proving them wrong. The luxury retailer has officially launched preorders for its highly anticipated 2025 Beauty Advent Calendar, and it’s guaranteed to be a sell-out.

It comes two days after a successful pre-launch of the brand’s sought-after fragrance advent calendar, which has completely sold out in less than 48 hours. Shoppers can expect the beauty version to be equally as popular.

Retailing at £250, this premium countdown contains 32 high end products, with 14 full-sized items from revered and celebrity-loved brands like La Mer, La Prairie, Augustinus Bader, and Medik8. While Harrods hasn’t released the exact value of the haul this year, by my calculations, it’s around the £1,500 mark.

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As for the ‘cost per product’, it works out to £7.81 per item. This is made more impressive when you consider that several of the full-sized products retail for significant sums individually.

For example, the MZ SKIN Soothe & Smooth Eye Complex 14ml is worth £110, while the La Mer Crème de la Mer Moisturizing Cream 15ml is worth £85 and the Augustinus Bader The Face Oil 10ml is worth £76, so it’s not hard to see how quickly the value racks up.

While Harrods has hit the ground running into the festive season going particularly early with their pre-orders, a number of other brands have opened up their waitlists in anticipation of eager, early shoppers. For those who enjoy a little luxury, the Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar is a solid alternative.

Having sold out 10 years in a row, this year’s beauty advent calendar is worth £1,245 and includes 30 iconic beauty finds, including 20 full size, plus a unique Ianthe print drawstring bag all for £275.

The Cult Beauty Advent Calendar often sells out quickly, and for 2025 boasts a value of more than £1,100, featuring 20 full sized products and 16 of this year’s hottest launches. It’s said to be ‘bigger and bolder than ever’ with more makeup products than in previous years.

But the real value will all come down to personal preference, so it’s always worth checking out the full contents before hitting ‘add to cart’. Here’s everything inside the 2025 Harrods beauty advent calendar:

• Laura Mercier Black Caviar Extravagant Mascara 8.5g (Full Size)
• La Prairie Foam Cleanser 50ml (Travel Size)
• Medik8 Crystal Retinal 6 30ml (Full Size)
• Rodial Frosted Pink Blush Drops & Bronze Glowlighter 15ml (Full Size) and 2g (Deluxe Mini)
• Evidens De Beaute The Special Mask 30ml (Travel Size)
• Davines OI All In One Milk 50ml (Travel Size)
• Shiseido FSLX Total Regenerating Cream 15ml (Travel Size)
• Sisley Floral Toning Lotion 100ml (Travel Size)
• Beautifect Beauty Blender 1pc (Full Size)
• Hourglass Veil Translucent Setting Powder 2g (Travel Size)
• U beauty Resurfacing Compound 15ml (Travel Size)
• La Mer Crème de la Mer 15ml (Full Size)
• Bobbi Brown Taupe Long Wear Cream Eye Shadow Stick 1.6g (Full Size)
• 111SKIN Cyro Sheet Mask 1pc (Full Size)
• Christophe Robin Cleansing Purifying Scrub & Regenerating Mask 40ml & 75ml (Travel Size)
• Cle De Peau UV Protective Cream 8ml (Travel Size)
• Etat Libre D’Orange Uruk 10ml (Travel Size)
• Skin Cycles Lip Balm 0.5ml (Full Size)
• Lancaster Ligne Princière Cream & Ligne Princière Serum 15ml & 7.5ml (Travel Size & Deluxe Mini)
• Valmont Votre Visage L’Elixir Face Cream 15ml (Travel Size)
• Augustinus Bader The Face Oil 10ml (Travel Size)
• Moncho Moreno Bond J’ aime Bond 100ml (Travel Size)
• MZ SKIN Hydra-Bright Gold Eye Mask 1pc (Full Size)
• MZ SKIN Vitamin Infused Meso Eye Mask 1pc (Full Size)
• MZ SKIN Soothe & Smooth Hyaluronic Brightening Eye Complex 14ml (Full Size)
• Champo Pitta Lash Serum 4ml & Pitta Brow Serum 4ml (Full Size x 2)
• Tatcha Indigo Overnight Repair 15ml (Travel Size)
• Mac Ruby Woo Macximal Sleek Satin Lipstick 3.8g (Full Size)

As a beauty writer who has written about and unboxed countless beauty advent calendars in recent years, I know a thing or two about the festive hauls. When it comes to Harrods, the retailer is well known for curating its calendar with indulgent, aspirational beauty, with few other brands cramming this much high-end skincare into their offering.

There’s a good variety as haircare, skincare, body, makeup and fragrance are all covered, but it does lean skincare-heavy, with over 50% of the contents sitting within the category. At £250, it’s definitely one of the more expensive options on the market, with some more affordable calendars expected to launch in the coming months.

For anyone seeking a slightly smaller slice of luxury at a lower price point, Harrods is also offering The Harrods 12 Days of Hair & Body Advent Calendar 2025 for £99. It’s more affordable, albeit with fewer products and less variety, but the brands are impressive, with 18 products from Sol de Janeiro, Ouai, Vieve and more.

The Harrods Beauty Advent Calendar 2025 is designed to impress and is expected to sell out quickly. It’s available to pre-order exclusively at Harrods, with delivery expected from August 20.