There are very few things M&S doesn’t do well these days. From the fashion finds that make it into every group chat to its beauty buys, cult food favourites and genuinely brilliant gifts, it’s become something of a powerhouse for all the things we love – and Christmas is when it really comes into its own. When it comes to beauty, the M&S beauty hall is somewhat of an unsung hero. From the designer perfume dupes that make your friends question whether you're wearing Chanel to trending K-beauty brands, it's full of new and viral products from a long list of classic, niche, or own beauty brands, and it's just like perusing a department store. So, when news of this year's beauty advent calendar dropped into my inbox, I knew I'd need to act fast and get my hands on it.
Having written about beauty advent calendars for several years now, I’ve seen my fair share of launches, from luxury beauty edits to the calendars that sell out before you’ve even had a chance to add them to your basket. And while there’s always something exciting about discovering a new one, this feels like a launch worth paying attention to. After all, if there’s one thing M&S knows how to do, it’s bringing together a brilliant edit of treats that feel a little bit special. I opened the beauty advent calendar weeks before launch day (13th October), so I've had time to really unpack whether or not this year's calendar is worth your money. Spoiler alert: it is.
This year's M&S Beauty Advent Calendar is jam-packed with plenty of beauty heroes to make you feel spoilt in the run-up to Christmas. And if you've already bagged your advent calendar, it'd make an excellent gift for someone you love - I know my mum will adore the contents of this year's advent calendar, as the contents suit a range of ages. You will find products from brands like Estée Lauder, Clinique, Benefit, Color WOW, Aveda, Floral Street, ICONIC London, ESPA and bareMinerals, alongside trusted M&S Beauty favourites such as Formula and &Sleep. Looking to find out the full review? Keep scrolling.
When does the M&S Love That Beauty Advent Calendar launch?
This year's M&S Beauty Advent Calendar launches on the 13th October 2026 and is guaranteed to be a sellout – so I recommend adding it to your basket quickly to avoid any disappointment come December 1st.
How much is the M&S Love That Beauty Advent Calendar?
The M&S Beauty Advent Calendar is available to shop for just £75 with contents worth over £460. If you want an advent calendar that offers great value and is full of classic brands with plenty of full-sized products, this is one to have on your radar.
You will find 26 products all wrapped up in a festive red and pink, candy-stripe box with M&S' iconic branding.
Is M&S's Love That Beauty Advent Calendar 2026 worth it?
In a nutshell? Yes - absolutely! This year's M&S Beauty Advent Calendar is better than ever before.
Although I felt (partially) guilty, it was important that I opened up all of the doors to give this launch a fair review – you're welcome, dear reader. My discovery? This year's M&S Beauty Advent Calendar is the perfect mix of skincare, haircare, fragrance, wellness and make-up with a beauty treat hidden inside suited to everyone. It rivals some of the more expensive beauty advent calendars available while at a great price point. I was thrilled to see beauty brands like benefit, ICONIC London and Estée Lauder, along with M&S's own brand Formula. You will find a full-sized Ultra Peptide Night Cream, which got my seal of approval when I reviewed the full Formula Skincare range earlier this year. Who doesn't want to wake up with super plump, hydrated skin ready for a winter with cold weather?
Other notable inclusions are a full-sized Estée Lauder Double Wear Primer – for those who love the iconic foundation formula, this will make your make-up last all day. The seamless veil glides over the skin and creates the perfect base to ensure the foundation doesn't sit in any fine lines or texture. You will also find a full-sized benefit Badgal Bounce Mascara. Whenever anyone asks me what mascara to buy, I always recommend benefit. The brand knows how to make a fab mascara, and if you want volume and length combined, this one will be your best friend.
A huge part of my beauty routine consisted of focusing on my haircare journey this year, and classic brands like Color Wow, Hair by Sam McKnight and Philip Kingsley are non-negotiables when you're looking to improve the condition of your hair. If you haven't tried Philip Kingsley Elasticizer, you can find the perfect travel size hidden behind one of the boxes. This formula works wonders at rebuilding strength in your hair, and if you suffer with dry, damaged ends, this product changes the game. No wonder celebrity hairstylists all recommend it.
And for fragrance lovers? Get excited. M&S is known for its own brand of specially made perfumes that mimic those designer scents but at affordable prices, and if you've never tried some of the bestsellers, you can find two rollerballs, including Pink Pepper and Midnight Blossom – perfect for popping straight into your make-up bag for on-the-go touch-ups that last all through your Christmas parties.
Trust me, this year's M&S Beauty Advent Calendar is worth the purchase, which means it won't be around for very long.
What's inside this year's M&S' Love That Beauty Advent Calendar?
Looking to find out what products are inside - keep scrolling. Warning, spoilers ahead:
ICONIC London Prep Set Blur, 30 ml
ICONIC London Glazing Gloss (full size)
Color Wow Money Mist, 50 ml
Benefit Badgal Bounce Mascara (full size)
Pai Light Work Cleansing Oil, 28 ml
The Organic Pharmacy Serum (full size)
Floral Street Ylang Ylang Espresso, 10 ml
Bloom and Blossom Lip Balm (full size)
Hello Sunday, The One For Your Hands (full size)
Formula Ultra Peptide Night Cream (full size)
Aveda Rosemary Mint Shampoo, 50 ml
Aveda Rosemary Mint Conditioner, 50 ml
PRAI Ageless Throat & Decolletage Serum, 30 ml
Philip Kingsley Elasticizer, 40 ml
ESPA Tri Active Smooth & Firm Body Butter, 75 ml
Cowshed Indulge Bath & Shower Gel, 100 ml
This Works Deep Sleep Body Whip, 100 ml
bareMinerals Blonzer (full size)
Estée Lauder Double Wear Primer (full size)
Clinique All About Eyes™ Rich Eye Cream, 5 ml
Hair by Sam McKnight Happy Endings Balm, 30 ml
&Sleep Cloud Nine Pillow Mist, 50 ml
Sweed Le Lipstick (full size)
Discover Pink Pepper Eau de Parfum
Discover Midnight Blossom Eau de Parfum
Nails INC Topless Polish in Dakota (full size)
Georgia Scott is a beauty commerce writer for Grazia. She has been obsessed with beauty products for as long as she can remember and spends her days hunting for the latest trending products to get her hands on to review.