Cult Beauty's beauty advent calendar has me counting down 'til Christmas – here's what's inside

We’ve come a long way from the advent calendars of yore, where the most exciting thing waiting for you behind a folding door was a picture of a biblical scene. The likes of John Lewis, Liberty, Harrods, and now Cult Beauty have revolutionised the advent calendar game over the past decade – replacing a doodle of the three wise men with an abundance of makeup, skincare, and luxury goodies. Now that’s the true Christmas spirit. August might seem a little early to be considering what you’re after in the advent calendar game, but not when it comes to the beauty offering. Brands are unveiling their luxury line-ups left, right and centre this month, and the latest to join their ranks is Cult Beauty. For those not in the know, Cult Beauty is a major destination for all things beauty shopping, and ought to be bookmarked on all your devices from now on. Among the most prominent of online beauty and cosmetics retailers, Cult Beauty boasts a selection of the best names in skincare, haircare and cosmetics, focusing on anything with ‘cult-like’ status.The real clincher though? There are actually two Cult Beauty beauty advent calendars in 2026. One, the ‘Signature Edition', is a more classic beauty calendar offering, whilst the second (the ‘Special Edition’) includes fine and designer fragrances, but is subject to some shipping restrictions. What’s inside the Cult Beauty beauty advent calendar 2026?Cult BeautyCult BeautyWorth: Over £1,100Confirmed cost: £245Number of products: Both calendars feature 16 full-sized favourites and 9 new arrivals from the last twelve monthsAdvent calendar highlights: Charlotte Tilbury setting spray, Westman Atelier mascara and Hourglass lipstick Available: 4 September – join the Cult Beauty waitlist in the meantime Cult Beauty is dropping weekly tidbits until the calendar officially launches on 4 September. Among the goodies, you can expect to be treated to both makeup and skincare, featuring big names like Charlotte Tilbury, Hourglass, Huda Beauty as well as the skincare heroes of Medik8, Laneige, and Sunday Riley.Cult Beauty has revealed that the calendar will include a Charlotte Tilbury travel-size airbrush flawless setting spray, a full-size Patrick Ta double take powder blush duo, a full-size Huda Beauty lip contour in warm brown, and a full-size Westman Atelier full size mascara. A full-size Hourglass satin creme lipstick is also in the mix, alongside Byoma’s foaming rice deep cleanser, Medik8’s advanced pro-collagen+ peptide cream, Laneige’s cream skin cerapeptide mist, Sunday Riley tidal deep hydration and plumping serum, and The Ordinary multi active delivery essence – already making it one of the best calendars of the season. When does the Cult Beauty beauty advent calendar 2026 launch?Cult Beauty has revealed the calendar will be available from 4 September. However, to get a pinch more info on the calendar’s details and launch, join the product’s waitlist, where you’ll receive updates about availability as well as the products hidden within.