The Cult Beauty Advent Calendar Special Edition

Why It's Cult

Step into a fairytale Christmas with our legendary advent calendar. Worth over €1,300, this year's Special Edition unveils 38 magic-filled surprises (including 17 full-size favourites), spanning skincare, makeup, hair and fragrance. Endlessly coveted and beautifully curated, this is where your festive beauty story begins...

Description

Get ready to outshine every gift with the Cult Beauty Advent Calendar 2026 Special Edition. Valued at over €1,300, this luxurious treasure chest features 38 expertly curated beauty icons, including 17 full-size favourites and even more Cult-loved brands than ever before. Expect to discover standout staples from Westman Atelier, Sunday Riley, KAYALI, Color Wow and more. From luxury skincare and luminous makeup to must-have hair treats and fragrances, each door unlocks a new moment of magic and discovery.

Three Lucky Winners

There are three Golden Tickets hidden within our calendars. Worth ONE THOUSAND Cult Beauty pounds each, the three lucky winners are in for the spree of a lifetime.

Great Beauty Gives Back

Each year, our calendar offers a meaningful way to support charities that resonate with our values. This year, we're proud to partner with MindOut, a charity dedicated to improving mental health and wellbeing for LGBTQ+ communities. By purchasing our advent calendar, you're helping to raise awareness, provide vital services and foster a more inclusive, compassionate society. Stay tuned: our collaboration with MindOut is just beginning, and together, we can make a real difference in creating a brighter, more supportive future for all.

The Artists Behind the Magic: Swindler & Swindler

A fine-line illustration studio, Swindler & Swindler creates intricate worlds of flowers, foliage and engraved ornamentation. Inspired by Victorian tradition and botanical illustration, the design duo brings nature to life through remarkably detailed, hand-drawn artworks designed to be discovered day after day.

Spoilers ahead! Only read on if you want to know exactly what's inside.

**only found in the Special Edition.

Full Sizes

Westman Atelier Eye Want You Mascara in 'Black' (Full Size; 8.5ml)

LANEIGE Cream Skin Cerapeptide Mist (Full Size; 30ml)

MAKE UP FOR EVER Artist Color Crayon in '606 - Wherever Walnut' (Full Size; 7g)

Allies of Skin Azelaic & Kojic Advanced Clarifying Serum (Full Size; 30ml)

The Ordinary Multi-Active Delivery Essence (Full Size; 100ml)

111SKIN Rose Gold Eye Mask (Full Size; 1 Sheet)

Medik8 Advanced Pro-Collagen+ Peptide Cream (Full Size; 50ml)

VIEVE Super Skin Nova (Full Size; 50ml)

PATRICK TA Major Headlines - Double-Take Cream + Powder Blush Duo in 'She's Giving' (Full Size; 10.5g)

Maria Nila Soothing Scalp Serum (Full Size; 50ml)

Huda Beauty Lip Contour 2.0 in 'Warm Brown' (Full Size; 0.5g)

RMS Beauty Luminizer in 'Crystal Slipper' (Full Size; 4.82g)

Saie Dew Blush in 'Chilly' (Full Size; 12ml)

BYOMA Foaming Rice Deep Cleanser (Full Size; 175ml)

Hourglass Unlocked Satin Creme Lipstick in 'Roar' (Full Size; 4g)

Paula's Choice Clinical Pro Retinaldehyde Dual-Retinoid Treatment (Full Size; 30ml)

Sunday Riley Tidal Deep Hydration and Plumping Serum (Full Size; 30ml)

Travel Sizes

Fugazzi Fragrances Pomegranoudh (Travel Size; 10ml)**

Escentric Molecules Escentric 01 (Travel Size; 10ml)**

KAYALI Musk Santal 34 (Travel Size; 10ml)**

Davines OI All in One Milk (Travel Size; 50ml)**

K18 Biomimetic Hairscience AirWash Dry Shampoo (Travel Size; 47ml)**

Kilian Angels' Share Eau de Parfum (Travel Size; 7.5ml)**

Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '48 Perfume Mist (Travel Size; 90ml)**

Color Wow Xtra Large Bombshell Volumizer (Travel Size; 50ml)**

Dr. LEVY Overnight Booster Cream (Travel Size; 20ml)

Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer (Travel Size; 10ml)

Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum V1 (Travel Size; 8ml)

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray (Travel Size; 34ml)

ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Skin Protection Fluid SPF50 (Travel Size; 15ml)

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops (Travel Size; 15ml)

By Terry Brightening CC Serum in 'Sunny Flash' (Travel Size; 15ml)

Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Liquid Blurring Balm Setting Spray (Travel Size; 50ml)

Gisou Honey Gloss Ceramide Therapy Hydrating Shampoo (Travel Size; 75ml)

Gisou Honey Gloss Ceramide Therapy Hydrating Conditioner (Travel Size; 50ml)

Deluxe Sizes

L'OCCITANE Almond Shower Oil (Deluxe Size; 35ml)

Anua PDRN Hyaluronic Acid 100 Moisturising Cream (Deluxe Size; 30ml)

Amika SoulStruck Nourishing Dry Hair Mask (Deluxe Size; 30ml)**

How to Use

Full Sizes

Westman Atelier Eye Want You Mascara in 'Black' (Full Size; 8.5ml): Starting at the base of the lashes, pull the mascara brush straight through from root to tip. One application provides an instant effect, but additional coats add intense definition, length and lift.

LANEIGE Cream Skin Cerapeptide Mist (Full Size; 30ml): When skin feels dry, hold the mist 8-10 inches from your face, close your eyes and gently spray across entire face. Leave to dry. Use any time before or after make up.

MAKE UP FOR EVER Artist Color Crayon in '606 - Wherever Walnut' (Full Size; 7g): Dab a little product straight from the stick onto your skin with your finger. Quick, effortless and flawless. For that perfect diffused glow, grab a brush and blend away. Build up for the coverage you love. Want that high-impact vibe? Swipe the crayon directly onto your skin, then blend it in for maximum colour payoff.

Allies of Skin Azelaic & Kojic Advanced Clarifying Serum (Full Size; 30ml): Use daily (AM/PM). After cleansing and misting, apply 1-3 pumps to the face and neck. Follow with moisturiser, always follow with SPF in the daytime.

The Ordinary Multi-Active Delivery Essence (Full Size; 100ml): Apply to the face in the morning and evening using a cotton pad or fingers.

111SKIN Rose Gold Eye Mask (Full Size; 1 Sheet): A quick fix for dark under-eyes and the perfect pre-party step, apply the mask to dry, clean skin for 20 minutes.

Medik8 Advanced Pro-Collagen+ Peptide Cream (Full Size; 50ml): After cleansing in the morning and evening, apply Advanced Pro-Collagen+ Peptide Cream evenly across the face, neck & décolletage. Use light upward strokes and allow the cream to fully absorb.

VIEVE Super Skin Nova (Full Size; 50ml): Use as a moisturising primer to hydrate, prep and prime the skin for make up, or use alone for a glowing complexion.

PATRICK TA Major Headlines - Double-Take Cream + Powder Blush Duo in 'She's Giving' (Full Size; 10.5g): Apply the powder with a fluffy complexion brush, then layer on cream to the apples of the cheeks with fingertips or a foundation brush for a dewy, life-like glow.

Maria Nila Soothing Scalp Serum (Full Size; 50ml): Apply onto damp or dry scalp. Can be used both day and night.

Huda Beauty Lip Contour 2.0 in 'Warm Brown' (Full Size; 0.5g): Take your Lip Contour 2.0, draw an X on your Cupid's bow to create the arch, then line the bottom centre of your lips. Connect it at the corners to create a full lip line. If you overline a little bit, go slow and build up! Fill in with the lip product of your choice.

RMS Beauty Luminizer in 'Crystal Slipper' (Full Size; 4.82g): Apply sparingly with brush or fingers over elevated areas of the face such as cheekbones, down the bridge of the nose, inner eye corners, and on the cupid's bow for a natural luminous glow. Add life to eyes by subtly applying onto the centre of eyelids, just above the lashes.

Saie Dew Blush in 'Chilly' (Full Size; 12ml): Use the chubby doe-foot to dab one to two dots onto each cheek. Blend out with fingertips onto apples of cheeks, cheekbones, or anywhere else you want a flush of colour.

BYOMA Foaming Rice Deep Cleanser (Full Size; 175ml): Massage in hands then apply to damp skin in slow, circular motions. Add water to emulsify and rinse thoroughly.

Hourglass Unlocked Satin Creme Lipstick in 'Roar' (Full Size; 4g): Apply lipstick directly from the bullet, working from the centre outward. Press lips together and apply more if desired.

Paula's Choice Clinical Pro Retinaldehyde Dual-Retinoid Treatment (Full Size; 30ml): Limit initial use to three times per week; gradually increase frequency to every evening as tolerated. Apply one to two pumps over face and neck, avoiding contact with eyes. For daytime, always follow with a sunscreen. Do not use at the same time as an AHA or BHA exfoliant until you see how your skin responds.

Sunday Riley Tidal Deep Hydration and Plumping Serum (Full Size; 30ml): After cleansing and prepping the skin, apply 1-3 pumps of Tidal Deep Hydration + Plumping Serum to face and neck, massaging it into the skin. Can be applied morning and evening.

Travel Sizes

Fugazzi Fragrances Pomegranoudh (Travel Size; 10ml)**: Spray onto pulse points.

Escentric Molecules Escentric 01 (Travel Size; 10ml)**: Apply to skin whenever you feel like it...especially before a big date or in any situation in which you are trying to impress.

KAYALI Musk Santal 34 (Travel Size; 10ml)**: Spray onto pulse points.

Davines OI All in One Milk (Travel Size; 50ml)**: Apply 10-15 sprays to washed, towel-dried hair. Do not rinse, and proceed with styling. It is possible to apply the product as a moisturizing finish, vaporizing it directly on the hands and then distributing it evenly on the hair, if they are particularly dehydrated.

K18 Biomimetic Hairscience AirWash Dry Shampoo (Travel Size; 47ml)**: Shake well. Non-aerosol format may feel slightly damp but will not disturb your style. Hold the bottle 4-6 inches away from scalp for even distribution. Section hair and apply just one spray per section. Add only as needed. Massage in and brush or style as usual.

Kilian Angels' Share Eau de Parfum (Travel Size; 7.5ml)**: Start by spraying it on your pulse points: behind the ears, wrists, ankles. It will rise in spirals around your body. Then spray a scent halo around your neck, head and hair.

Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '48 Perfume Mist (Travel Size; 90ml)**: Spritz all over the body. Spray on hair and clothes for a lingering scent.

Color Wow Xtra Large Bombshell Volumizer (Travel Size; 50ml)**: Apply to damp hair. Dispense two to three pumps worth of foam into hands and pull through a section of hair from top to ends, continue until all hair is covered. Comb through to distribute evenly. Style as desired. Can be blow dried or air dried.

Dr. LEVY Overnight Booster Cream (Travel Size; 20ml): Apply in the evening to clean skin, after your serum has fully absorbed. Smooth a generous pearl over the face, and extend to the neck, décolleté and hands.

Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer (Travel Size; 10ml): Pump 1-2 shot(s) of primer on the back of your hand. Blend a thin layer onto clean skin before make up application. Allow formula one minute to fully absorb to activate grip for all-day hold. Layer foundation and other make up on top for smoother application that lasts all day, or wear alone for fresh-faced, glassy skin.

Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum V1 (Travel Size; 8ml): After cleansing, apply 2-3 pumps to skin evenly to prep and nourish.

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray (Travel Size; 34ml): After applying your make up, from 6-8 inches away mist over your entire face to lock in make up all day. Also use to refresh throughout the day.

ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Skin Protection Fluid SPF50 (Travel Size; 15ml): Use daily during daylight hours. Apply liberally over the face and neck after moisturising, as the last layer within your skin care routine.

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops (Travel Size; 15ml): As the last step of your daytime skin care routine, blend 1-2 pumps onto the face and neck with fingertips for a natural, all-over warm glow. You can also mix 1-2 pumps into your foundation. Or apply to the high points of the face including your hairline and cheekbones. You can even dab a pea-sized amount to the centre of the eyelid and blend out for a quick and easy wash of colour.

By Terry Brightening CC Serum in 'Sunny Flash' (Travel Size; 15ml): Apply alone for a natural glow that enhances the skin's healthy radiance. Use as a primer under foundation to boost luminosity, smooth imperfections and prolong makeup wear. Blend into foundation or moisturiser for a tailor-made glow that adapts to every routine.

Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Liquid Blurring Balm Setting Spray (Travel Size; 50ml): Simply shake and spray in an X,T,O motion all over the face and wait 2-3 minutes.

Gisou Honey Gloss Ceramide Therapy Hydrating Shampoo (Travel Size; 75ml): Twist cap to open. Emulsify to create a luxurious lather. Massage into wet scalp and hair, then rinse. For ultimate results, use the full Honey Gloss hair care routine. Suitable for all hair types.

Gisou Honey Gloss Ceramide Therapy Hydrating Conditioner (Travel Size; 50ml): Squeeze out excess water and distribute evenly from mid-length to ends. Leave for 1-2 minutes, then rinse. For ultimate results, use the full Honey Gloss hair care routine. Suitable for all hair types.

Deluxe Sizes

L'OCCITANE Almond Shower Oil (Deluxe Size; 35ml): Lather with water to form a sheer, milky texture or use a loofah to create a cloud-like shower experience. If you love a moisturising bath, pour it directly into a tub of warm water for a softening almond soak.

Anua PDRN Hyaluronic Acid 100 Moisturising Cream (Deluxe Size; 30ml): Massage into the skin day and night.

Amika SoulStruck Nourishing Dry Hair Mask (Deluxe Size; 30ml)**: Shake Well. Hold 8 Inches Away. Spray Onto Roots In Sweeping Motion. Wait 30 Seconds. Massage Or Brush Through!