November has arrived, the festive lights are going up, and the countdown to Christmas is officially on. If you want to make December mornings extra special, picking up an advent calendar early is an absolute must before popular editions sell out.
Whether you’re shopping for skincare staples, pampering bath treats, family storytime, or traditional chocolate, our retailers have you covered. Here are our top five advent calendar picks available across The Malls right now:
1. No7 25 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar
Store: Boots
Price: £65 (Contents worth £248.93)
A festive favourite, the iconic No7 beauty advent calendar returns with 25 days of skincare and cosmetics treats. Packed with eight full-sized favourites alongside deluxe travel minis from the bestselling Future Renew, Protect & Perfect, and Pro Artist ranges, this calendar offers phenomenal value. It’s the ultimate everyday luxury treat to get your complexion glowing in time for the party season.
2. Boots 24 Days of Skincare Advent Calendar
Store: Boots
Price: £70 (Contents worth over £300)
Skincare lovers, this one is for you. Designed to help you combat winter dullness and dry skin, this 24-day countdown is packed with nourishing cleansers, barrier-repair moisturisers, hydrating sheet masks, and brightening serums from customer-loved beauty brands. With the majority of items being full-sized, it’s an effortless way to restock your winter skincare shelf for a fraction of the retail price.
3. Boots 12 Days of Scent Advent Calendar
Store: Boots
Price: £90 (Contents worth over £345)
Perfect for anyone seeking their new signature fragrance, this 12-day discovery countdown brings together curated travel-sized sprays, deluxe rollerballs, and scented body essentials from premier fragrance houses. It’s a chic, sensorial countdown that lets you switch up your perfume throughout December and into the New Year.
4. Bluey: Hooray, Christmas! Advent Book Bundle
Store: The Works
Price: £10.00 (RRP £25.00)
For little ones (and tired parents who want a sugar-free alternative), this storybook advent calendar from The Works is a huge hit. Behind every door is an individual mini storybook featuring Bluey, Bingo, Bandit, and Chilli. At just £10, it’s an affordable, reusable collection that transforms your nightly bedtime story into an interactive holiday countdown.
5. Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate Advent Calendar
Store: Sainsbury’s
Price: £2.00
Sometimes nothing beats the classics. Sainsbury’s brings the festive nostalgia with the beloved Cadbury Dairy Milk calendar. Behind every numbered door sits a solid milk chocolate festive shape, delivering a dependable, sweet morning ritual for kids and adults alike. At just £2, it proves you don’t need a lavish budget to enjoy the countdown.
Stock moves quickly in November, so be sure to pop into Boots, The Works, and Sainsbury’s at The Malls this week to secure your favourite before the shelves clear!
