Choosing the best beauty advent calendar 2026 has to offer starts with one blunt fact. Not every calendar is still for sale. Sephora’s headline box is sold out online, while Ulta’s biggest one is in stock. Below, we compare the Sephora advent calendar 2026 lineup with Ulta’s, then run through the other names worth a look.
Prices as of Oct 27, 2026; check before you buy.
Best beauty advent calendar 2026: the live numbers
Here is how the leading calendars compare, using what each retailer’s own page showed on October 27. “Stated value” is the retailer’s figure, not ours.
| Calendar | Price | Stated value | Status on Oct 27 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulta Beauty 25 Days of Beauty | $150 | $440 | In stock |
| Sephora Favorites 25-Days of Beauty Must Haves | $105 | $393 | Out of stock |
| Sephora Collection Premium (24 days) | $99 | $277 | Add to basket shown |
| Charlotte Tilbury (15 pieces) | $220 | $400 | Add to bag shown |
| Laneige 12 Days of Wonder | $149 | $235 | Add to basket shown |
| Best of Dermstore (24 days) | $250 | $1,147 | In stock |
| e.l.f. 24-Day | $95 | $153 | Add to bag shown |
However, stock can change by the hour, so treat the last column as a snapshot. The Strategist’s roundup, updated the same day, says some calendars have already sold out before Halloween.
Stock can change by the hour, so treat the last column as a snapshot.
Sephora advent calendar 2026: the headline box is sold out
The calendar most shoppers want is the Sephora Favorites box. Sephora’s online-exclusive page lists it at $105 with a $393 value, and it says out of stock. The in-store-exclusive version showed the same price and the same status.
The page calls it a 25-piece set. It names Armani Beauty, Charlotte Tilbury, Fenty Beauty, Glow Recipe, Haus Labs by Lady Gaga and Yves Saint Laurent among the brands. Many pieces are deluxe or mini sizes, and the page labels each size.
If you missed it, Sephora still sells a second option. The Sephora Collection Premium Advent Calendar costs $99 with a $277 value, and it is online only. Sephora says it holds 24 surprises: 18 full-size products, two travel sizes and four accessories, in a sequined vanity case.
Charlotte Tilbury’s own advent calendar page lists a $220 box with 15 pieces. It includes four full-size icons and a mini charm makeup bag. Sephora’s page for it shows the same price.
Ulta 25 Days of Beauty advent calendar: still in stock
The Ulta 25 Days of Beauty advent calendar costs $150. Ulta’s product page lists a $440 value and says it is in stock and usually ships in 24 hours. Store pickup showed as unavailable.
Ulta calls it its “biggest advent calendar yet.” The feature list names 31 items. Nine are labeled full size. Those include an Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel, The Ordinary Multi-Active Delivery Essence and an OPI nail lacquer in Malaga Wine. Tatcha’s The Rice Wash and Moroccanoil Treatment also appear in the list.
Also, the mix is wide. Ulta says it spans makeup, skincare, haircare, fragrance and wellness. That suits a shopper who likes variety over a single prestige name. On the other hand, the page showed a 3.1 rating from 12 reviews, so it is a small sample.
So in the Sephora vs Ulta comparison, stock decides the answer. The best beauty advent calendar 2026 is the one you can actually order today, and on the pages we read, Ulta’s box is the available one at that price.
Target beauty advent calendar: what the page shows
Target lists a 12-piece “The Ultimate Beauty Advent Calendar” on its Beauty Advent Calendars shelf. Its description promises makeup, skincare, lashes, SPF and a surprise charm.
However, when we opened the page on October 27, it showed no price and no model year. So we are not quoting a price, and you should check Target’s page yourself.
How to pick the best beauty advent calendar 2026 by value
Every roundup of the best beauty advent calendar 2026 leans on one number, the stated value. A big number sounds like a deal, but it only measures retail prices of what is inside. It says nothing about whether you will use it. So divide the price by the stated value, then discount the pieces you would never finish.
The math is simple, and it takes a minute. Ulta’s $150 box against a $440 value means you pay about 34 cents per stated dollar. Sephora Favorites works out to about 27 cents, and Sephora Collection Premium to about 36. Best of Dermstore, at $250 against $1,147, comes to about 22 cents.
Next, check the size labels. Full-size items hold the most value, but minis and trial sizes pad the total. For example, Dermstore’s page labels some pieces as full size and others as travel size. The e.l.f. page says 18 of its 24 products are full size.
Finally, ask who the box is for. The best beauty advent calendar 2026 for you is the one you will use all 24 days. A calendar full of lip products is a better gift for a lip-gloss person than a skincare fan. If lip color is your thing, our guide to fall lipstick shades shows what to look for. For a party look, try our easy Halloween makeup ideas.
If the gift is a bottle instead of a calendar, see Ice Spice’s Ulta-exclusive eau de parfum. For a prestige launch still on the horizon, see Tom Ford’s Modern Tropic release date and Japan prices.
Other beauty advent calendar picks, by budget
Not every shopper wants to spend $150, so the best beauty advent calendar 2026 on a smaller budget looks different. Several other calendars are worth a look, and each price below comes from the calendar’s own page.
- Under $100. e.l.f.’s 24-day calendar is $95, with a $153 value and two advent-only exclusives.
- Around $150. Laneige’s 12 Days of Wonder is $149 at Sephora, for fans of Korean skincare and lip care.
- Skincare splurge. Best of Dermstore is $250 and lists a full-size iS Clinical GeneXC Serum.
The Strategist’s roundup covers more, including Liberty London at $395 and Bluemercury at $300. Its latest update also notes that the Anthropologie calendar sold out. For more gift ideas this season, see our fall shopping list and how the Sephora Savings Event tiers worked. For gifts you can pick up in person, the Holiday Shops at Bryant Park Winter Village 2026 run until January 3, and our picks come from the official directory. You can also browse more Style on High Tea Magazine.
Best beauty advent calendar 2026 FAQ
Is the Sephora advent calendar 2026 sold out?
On October 27, the Sephora Favorites 25-Days of Beauty Must Haves calendar showed out of stock on both Sephora pages. The Sephora Collection Premium calendar showed an add to basket button.
How much is the Ulta 25 Days of Beauty advent calendar?
Ulta lists it at $150, with a $440 stated value.
Is there a Target beauty advent calendar?
Target lists a 12-piece beauty calendar, but its page showed no price or year when we checked.
What is the best beauty advent calendar 2026 on a budget?
On price alone, e.l.f. is the lowest here at $95. The Sephora Collection Premium calendar is next at $99. Compare the contents before you pick, because the value claims differ.