Sculpted By Aimee’s beauty advent calendar 2026 is all about exclusives – here's what's inside

Gone are the days of the simple chocolate advent calendar. Counting down to Christmas now requires a new candle, piece of jewellery or beauty product to get us in the Christmas spirit. But you'd better get in the Christmas spirit fast, as it's September and the best beauty advent calendars are already selling out.Harrods opened their pre-orders weeks ago; Space NK revealed its 2026 calendar in late August; and Liberty’s iconic calendar launched early September. By the time December comes round, most of the good ones are long gone. The independent Irish brand Sculpted By Aimee, founded by Aimee Connolly, launched its advent calendar in 2023 – and it’s sold out every year since. Last year, it was sold out within five days of launching (one sold every 2.5 seconds in the first hour). By the time it went live, 35,000 people were already on the waitlist.What’s really caught our attention about this year's calendar is the exclusivity. Five of the 13 products don't exist outside the calendar – including a new burgundy shade of the brand's MyMascara and Cream Luxe Highlight in Glass Glow, a new glossy light-gold shade of a highlighter. Here’s everything you need to know. Sculpted By Aimee Advent Calendar 2026Sculpted By AimeeWorth: £203 Confirmed cost: £90 Number of products: 12 days of makeup, skincare and bodycare. The calendar includes 7 full-size products, alongside favourites, new shades and five festive exclusives. Advent calendar highlights: MyMascara in Deep Burgundy, Cream Luxe Highlight, Lip Treat in Rose and the HydraBody Nourishing Oil. Available: Available now to pre-order, dispatches at the end of September, online onlySculpted by Aimee has revealed the calendar will include a full-size MyMascara in Deep Burgundy, a full-size Cream Luxe Highlight in Glass Glow, a mini Bare Basics, a full-size Cream & Powder Duo, a mini LiquidGlo, a full-size HydraBody Nourishing Oil, a full-size Lip Treat in Rose, a full-size Line & Shine in Rose, a full-size Eyeliner Duo in Brown/Nude, Cleansing Cloth, a mini Fresh Faced and a mini Hydrate & Hold Setting Mist. The calendar went on general sale on 6 September, and its waitlist is now open. The calendars will begin dispatching towards the end of September.