Last year, in the lead up to The Big Day, I received a sample of the Avant Skincare Advent calendar. I reluctantly decided there was someone that might enjoy the luxury skincare Christmas countdown even more than me: my mum. Fast forward a few months and she’s furious with me. She says I’ve got her hooked on formulations she can’t afford to keep re-purchasing.
So, you can imagine my relief when news of Avant’s 2026 calendar hit my inbox this month. Firstly, I can gift my mum a fabulous pre-Christmas haul; and secondly, it’s incredible value, at just £98 for over £1,000 worth of skincare. Here’s everything you need to know about this beauty steal.
Avant Odyssey Beauty Advent Calendar
Let’s take a look inside, shall we?
Containing £1,029 worth of products for £109 – or just £98 when you apply the code OCEAN10 at checkout – and selling out for four consecutive years, this is one of those ‘If you know, you know’ beauty calendars that disappears from shelves earlier every year.
Inspired by the mystery and restorative power of the ocean, the limited-edition calendar contains 25 thoughtfully curated skincare and beauty treasures, including 15 full-sized products. Behind each door is an award-winning formula, a bestselling ‘anti-ageing’ Avant favourite or a luxurious seasonal discovery, turning the festive countdown into a daily dose of excitement for anyone who wants to give their skin a fresh, youthful glow.
The products in the Avant calendar at a glance
1. RNA Radical Firmness Anti-Ageing Serum 30ml
2. In-Depth Recovery Collagen Hydra-Surge Overnight Mask 50ml
3. Pro-Intense Hyaluronic Acid Illuminating Day Cream 10ml
4. Sublime Peony & White Caviar Illuminating Pearls Serum 30ml
5. Ultimate Hyaluronic Acid Resurfacing DUO Moisturiser 10ml
6. 2-in-1 Seaweed Antioxidising & Rejuvenating Sheet Mask
7. Brightening & De-Puffing Hyaluronic Overnight Eye Recovery Mask 15ml
8. Advanced Bio Restorative Superfood Facial Oil 10ml
9. Reconstructing Keratin Complex Ultra Shine Hair Cream 25ml
10. 3-in-1 Hyaluron-Filler Collagen Eye Formula 10ml
11. Blue Volcanic Stone Purifying & Antioxidising Cleansing Gel 10ml
12. Hyaluronic Acid Replenishing Lip Serum 8.5ml
13. Pro Salicylic Blue Minerals Clarifying Blemish & Imperfections Exfoliator 30ml
14. RNA Radical Anti-Ageing & Retexturing Face and Eye Cream 10ml
15. Sumptuous Glycolic Acid Hand Balm 50ml
16. Pro-Perfecting Collagen Primer Touche Éclat 10ml
17. Advanced Bio Regenerating Overnight Treatment 5ml
18. De-Puffing Niacinamide Eye Renewal Pads
19. Proactive Mandelic Acid Restoring & Anti-Pollution Toner 30ml
20. Pro-Elongating Biotin Lash & Brow Fortifier Serum 3ml
21. Velvet Perfecting Rose Sugar Lip Scrub 10ml
22. Hyaluronic Acid Age Fix Toning Night Concentrate Mist 30ml
23. Ocean Cedar Scented Candle 60g
24. Avant Spa Headband
25. Avant Reusable Cotton Face Cloth
Among the standouts is the award-winning RNA Radical Firmness Anti-Ageing Serum, which is clinically proven* to visibly smooth wrinkles, firm the skin and target hyperpigmentation in 28 days. My mum was also a fan of both the Pro-Intense Hyaluronic Acid Illuminating Day Cream and the Sublime Peony & White Caviar Illuminating Pearls Serum, saying both made a marked difference to her ‘lacklustre’ (her words, not mine!) menopausal skin.
In terms of the products that I intend to sneakily snatch from the calendar for some self-gifting this year, I’ve got my eye on the Blue Volcanic Stone Cleanser, the seaweed rejuvenating sheet mask, targeted eye and lip treatments, the spa accessories like the headband and face cloth and the Ocean Cedar-scented candle. I simply cannot say no to a candle, particularly one that claims to smell like a fresh sea breeze.
The collection has been dermatologist tested and thoughtfully curated for all skin types, with formulas designed to hydrate, firm, smooth and restore visible radiance (with particular attention paid to anti-ageing properties). The calendar is also a useful way to discover the brand’s bestselling products without paying their combined full price.
So, whether grabbing one for yourself, buying it for a gift or doing – like me – a little bit of both, make sure you nab one before the tides turn – it may only be September but quantities are limited and, once sold out, the brand tells us the calendar won’t be restocked.
Avant Odyssey Beauty Advent Calendar
*During an independent clinical trial on 60 people over 28 days.
Florence is our Senior Beauty Writer, specialising in expert-tested beauty and grooming reviews — from toothbrushes to the latest skincare launches. She’s committed to sharing recommendations for products that truly work and make people feel confident and healthy. Prior to this she was at Tropic Skincare, where she worked closely with biochemists in the lab, delving into the functions of each fresh, natural ingredient and conveying its efficacy to her audience in easy-to-digest terms.
With over five years’ experience in beauty and health journalism, Florence has written for ELLE, Women’s Fitness, Sister Magazine, National Geographic Traveller and many more, with a strong sustainability angle thread through much of her work.
When she isn’t packing for a trip away, working out, eating out or reading up on retinol serums, you’ll probably find her experimenting with her film camera and building her portfolio of portraits. Florence’s photography can be found at florencereeves-white.com, her Instagram is @florencereeveswhite and her twitter is @floreadsnwrites
