Boots ’24 Days of Skin’ Advent Calendar
For today’s Calendar Countdown, we’re taking a look at the Boots ’24 Days of Skin’ Advent Calendar 2026.
As always, these posts are based on my own opinion. I’ll be comparing the calendar with previous versions, other advent calendars on the market, and most importantly, whether I think you’ll get your money’s worth from the products inside.
I don’t buy every calendar I feature because, quite honestly, that would be a huge waste of products! Instead, I’m looking at them from the perspective of someone who loves beauty, has years of retail experience, and thinks advent calendars are a great way to discover new brands and try products you might not otherwise pick up.
At a Glance…
- Price: £70.00
- Total Product Value: £303.56
- Full-size products: 21 out of 24
- Previous year’s calendar price: £70.00
- Savings: Over £233.56
What does the brand say?
“Discover our 24 Days of Skin Beauty Advent Calendar, carefully curated by Boots to bring you the ultimate beauty countdown to Christmas.
Inside each beautifully designed carton awaits an exciting skincare surprise, from refreshing cleansers and nourishing toners to indulgent face masks, hydrating lip balms, and so much more. It’s the perfect way to elevate your daily skincare ritual while counting down to the festive season.”
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 Décolletage 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
How does it compare to last year?
Last year’s Boots skincare calendar contained 24 days and 20 full-size products, with a stated value of £289. This year’s calendar keeps the price at £70, but the value has increased to £303.56, and the number of full-size products has increased to 21.
Meaning you’re getting one additional full-size product and around £14.56 more in stated value.
Boots has taken a whole different direction with the contents. This year’s calendar feels much more focused on the current skincare landscape, particularly with the strong selection of Korean beauty brands. And with 21 of the 24 products being full size, this is definitely a calendar where Boots has put a lot of emphasis on usable products rather than tiny samples.
I also like that they went back to the traditional book-opening style of advent. I feel it works better than the drawer style they had last year.
Who would I recommend this to?
This would be a good choice for you if you:
- Love skincare
- Want to discover more Korean beauty brands
- Enjoy trying new skincare products
- Prefer advent calendars with lots of full-size products
- Want a skincare-focused calendar rather than a mixture of makeup and beauty
- Have £70.00 to spend on a beauty advent calendar
I’d probably skip it if you:
- Want a mixture of makeup, haircare and fragrance
- Already have a large skincare collection
My Thoughts
I think Boots has made a really interesting choice with this year’s skincare calendar. At £70.00, you’re getting 24 products, 21 of which are full size, and a stated value of £303.56. That’s a pretty impressive amount of product for the price.
What really stands out to me is the selection of Korean beauty brands. Anua, Haruharu, Round Lab, Beauty of Joseon, Byoma, Genabelle and Tocobo make this feel very current, particularly if you’ve been wanting to try more K-beauty.
And I think Boots has got the balance right. Rather than filling the calendar with lots of small versions of products you may already know, there are plenty of full-size products that you can properly incorporate into your routine.
The 21 full-size products are definitely the biggest selling point for me. When you’re spending £70 on an advent calendar, I think getting full-size products makes it much easier to justify the price. That price point also makes it appealing. At £70, it sits below many of the larger beauty advent calendars while still giving you a very substantial amount of product.
The downside is that this is very much a skincare calendar. If you want makeup, haircare, fragrance, or a wider mix of beauty products, this probably isn’t for you.
But if skincare is your thing, Boots has created a strong option here.
Do you get your money’s worth?: Yes
Calendar Countdown Verdict: Recommend
Link to advent: https://www.boots.com/boots-24-days-of-skin-advent-calendar-10397663
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