Liberty's beauty advent calendar is always my Christmas highlight – here's when it launches

As synonymous with Christmas as mince pies, Champagne and party dresses, Liberty’s beauty advent calendar has sold out every year since its debut in 2014. Reliably the first to release its lineup, the 2026 calendar is now available to pre-order – and it’s as luxurious as you’d expect. Costing less than £300 but worth more than £1,300, the calendar is an impressive snapshot of the London retailer’s beauty hall. Indeed, the recognisable box is designed to mimic the iconic Regent Street store during the festive period, bringing some Christmas magic into your home. (This is very much a calendar to have on display). From haircare heroes to skincare, makeup and fragrance, the 29-strong product list is brimming with premium names and genuinely good formulas. Think Sunday Riley’s C.E.O. 15% Vitami