In addition to the obvious, Liberty has added extra appeal this year by hiding five Golden Tickets to find, each worth $1,250 to spend at the retailer, which, we know might not be all that appealing if you live in the U.S. but if you're plotting a trip, London happens to be especially magical during the holidays.

Inside the John Lewis Beauty Advent Calendar 2024 is £933.13 worth of products, which are a mix of full-size and travel miniatures from luxury beauty brands.

Whether you're shopping for a beauty enthusiast, a gamer or a burgeoning foodie, we've rounded up the best advent calendars for teens to suit every interest.

Skip the gift baskets and fruitcakes! Total Wine's unique wine advent calendar sells out fast every year, and makes a thoughtful gift for everyone from coworkers to family–or a holiday-brightening treat for yourself.

The Profusion Beauty Advent Calendar is a fantastic way to countdown to Christmas, with a selection of 25 products that are both affordable and age-appropriate for teens and tweens

The Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Salicylic Acid Exfoliant is a cult product and if you haven’t yet tried, trust us when we say it is life changing. One sells every six seconds worldwide and five-star reviews call it “literally a miracle in a bottle”.

Some of these festive favorites even come with full-size makeup and skin care products from Charlotte Tilbury, Benefit and more.

As the festive season approaches, numerous retailers are vying to offer the most impressive beauty advent calendars. The latest contender is John Lewis, presenting a selection that competes with some of the luxury options.