The biggest change for 2026 is the way Lookfantastic has approached curation. Rather than a traditional edit chosen behind the scenes, each of the 25 doors has been hand-picked by a different beauty insider, expert or member of the retailer’s own team. The lineup includes The Girls Bathroom hosts Sophia Tuxford and Cinzia Baylis-Zullo, celebrity hairstylist Sam McKnight and social media star Gary Thompson.
One of the Lookfantastic calendar’s biggest strengths has always been its relatively accessible price point. While beauty advent calendars of this calibre can now cost £200 to £300 or more, with prices creeping up year-on-year, Lookfantastic has continued to offer a broad selection of brands at a comparatively lower price.
Last year’s calendar cost £105 and was worth £655, with 15 full-size products from brands including Elemis, Medik8, The White Company and Mac. For 2026, the price has increased by £15 to £120, but so has the same value, which now stands at £665. There are also four more full-size products this year, taking the total to 19, a welcome increase that makes the £120 price tag feel considerably more compelling.
Owing to the speed at which the Lookfantastic calendar sells out, I’d recommend pre-ordering while you can.
What to know
- Worth: £665
- Number of days: 25
- Number of products: 27 (19 full-sizes)
- Advent calendar highlights: Medik8 total moisture daily cleansing gel, Elemis pro-collagen night cream, Benefit roller lash mascara, Color Wow kale-infused strengthening treatment
- Available: 1 September, pre-order open now
Prices may vary