Memories of sweaty heatwaves are starting to fade, the leaves are beginning to crunch, and brands have already started releasing beauty Advent calendars. Yes, we know it's still September, but from previous experience, we know how quickly these indulgent treats sell out.
Boots has just dropped its 2026 Advent calendar roster, and there’s one that stands out. Here's everything you need to know about the Boots 24 Days of Skin Skincare Advent Calendar, our most affordable pick of the season.
The Boots 24 Days of Skincare Advent Calendar at a glance
Boots 24 Days of Skin Skincare Advent Calendar
Boots 24 Days of Skin Skincare Advent Calendar
For just £70, you can get your hands on a range of products worth over £300 from the biggest and buzziest skincare brands, including e.l.f skincare, Burt’s Bees, RoC and many more. Out of the 24 treats, 21 of them are full sized, which means you’re getting a lot of bang for your buck (no mini-stuffed drawers here).
It’s the perfect gift for anyone wanting to overhaul their skincare routine or top up their existing stash for less – take a page out of our senior beauty writer’s book and save some for yourself and keep the rest for gifting throughout the season.
How do I get my hands on it?
The 24 Days of Skin calendar is live online now and in-store. It’s likely to sell out, so it’s a good idea to purchase early to avoid any December disappointment.
What’s inside?
If you want a daily skincare surprise in the lead up to Christmas, then look away now. But for those of you who can’t wait (we don’t blame you), here’s the full list of what’s inside.
- Anua PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Mist 100ml – Full size
- Haruharu Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence 120ml – Full size
- Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Toner 200ml – Full size
- Byoma Phyto-Mucin Glow Serum 40ml – Full size
- Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water 150ml – Full size
- The INKEY List Oat Cleansing Balm 150ml – Full size
- RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream 15ml – Full size
- Genabelle PDRN Rejuvenating Cream 20ml – Full size
- HABI Sunny Shield SPF 40 50ml – Full size
- Q+A Salicylic Acid Body Wash 250ml – Full size
- e.l.f. SKIN Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm 56.5g – Full size
- Burt’s Bees Tinted Lip Balm Red Dahlia 4.25g – Full size
- Boots Glossy Lip Crème Caramel 15g – Full size
- Hero Mighty Patch Original Spot Patches 24 pack – Full size
- Curel Moisture Repair Eye Cream 25ml – Full size
- Soap & Glory Vanilla-licious Fragrance Mist 50ml – Full size
- Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser 118ml – Full size
- PRAI Beauty Ageless Throat and Decolletage Crème 30ml – Full size
- Dr.Reju-All Advanced PDRN Rejuvenating Mask - 1 Sheet – Full size
- Zeriod Soothing Cream 80ml – Full size
- Tocobo Cotton soft sun stick SPF50 PA++++ 19g – Full size
- Clean Skin Club Clean Towels® Original Travel 10 pack
- Mediheal Collagen Ampoule Pad 14 pads
- Nursem Caring Hand Cream 30ml
Editor’s picks
“I’m a huge fan of Korean skincare and I was thrilled to find a few different bits from some of my favourite K-beauty brands hidden within the drawers,” says Madeleine Evans, the GHI’s lifestyle writer.
“Of course, the first box I opened was 24 (it’s usually the best!), and I was delighted to see that – spoiler alert – it contains the Haruharu Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence, a product I already know and love. I get really dry skin as the weather gets colder, and this barrier-enforcing essence helps to lock-in moisture. It feels silky smooth on application, too.
Another great K-Beauty brand I was excited to find inside is Anua – and I hadn’t tried its popular PDNR Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Mist until now, but I can already tell it will remain a staple in my skincare routine. I love how instantly refreshing and hydrating it feels on my skin. I definitely spray on too much.
I was grateful for a top up of The Inkey List’s Oat Cleansing Balm, as it’s one I’ve used for years and get through at devastating speed thanks to how much I lather daily. I can’t believe how many quality full-sized products there are – the £300 value tag actually checks out here.”
If you want more choice, Boots has also blessed us with two other Advent calendars this year. There's the 24 Days of Luxe Beauty Advent Calendar, with £700 worth of high-end makeup and skincare treats from brands such as Clinique and Estée Lauder. And if you can never have too many perfumes, then the 12 Days of Scent calendar might be more your gig, with 11 delicious taster scents as well as an exciting full-sized spritz on day 12.
Try not to open the whole thing at once (although we wouldn’t judge you if you did).
Madeleine is our Lifestyle Writer, specialising in expert-tested reviews and round-ups on the latest beauty Beauty and Health & Wellness products. From skincare to protein powders, Maddie is committed to providing honest and helpful reviews to help guide readers to the best product for them. Maddie has a BA in English Literature and Language, which stemmed from her lifelong interest in reading and writing. She started her post graduate life at Hearst UK within a marketing capacity, which quickly turned into a desire to fulfil a writing career.
When she is not writing about the latest expert reviewed products, you can find her rifling through vintage shops or car boots, reading a print magazine, or capturing portraits on her film camera.
