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Finding a gift for the man who says he "doesn't really do skincare" just got easier. The GLOSSYBOX Grooming Gift Guide is a limited-edition festive box with 8 grooming essentials from NUXE, Molton Brown, Philip Kingsley, Aromatherapy Associates and more, all packed into a sleek navy grooming bag. GLOSSYBOX describes it as "the gift of great grooming," curated to refresh, refine and elevate his routine. It costs £40, and buying the same products one by one would cost over £156.

Release Date & Prices

The Grooming Gift Guide is available now (October 2026). It's priced at £40, and GLOSSYBOX subscribers pay £35. You can also split the cost into 4 interest-free payments of £10. Stock usually ships within 24 hours, so it works for early planners and last-minute shoppers alike.

The Products Inside

Here's the full line-up, with GLOSSYBOX's own worth figures:

• NUXE Men [BOOST]³ Eau de Parfum (full size, worth over £47). The bottle is labelled "NUXE men Le Parfum." Its formula lists Atlas cedar, patchouli, bergamot and lemon oils, and it's labelled vegan.
• Aromatherapy Associates De-Stress Muscle Gel (full size, worth £42). A cooling blend of rosemary, eucalyptus, ginger, black pepper and juniper.
• AKT London The Deodorant Balm 'After Thunder' (full size, worth £21). A balm made with arrowroot, shea butter and calendula.
• Philip Kingsley Flaky/Itchy Scalp Anti-Dandruff Shampoo (deluxe size, worth over £14). It's formulated with piroctone olamine.
• Molton Brown Re-charge Black Pepper Bath & Shower Gel (deluxe size, worth £14). A body wash made with black pepper oil.
• grüum danne Clear Shave Gel (full size, worth £8). A clear gel with witch hazel and aloe.
• BARBER PRO Anti-Ageing Vitamin C Face Sheet Mask (full size, worth £5). Lemon, blueberry and sea buckthorn extracts give it a bright, refreshing feel.
• Better World Fragrance House Summer Mink EDP (extra treat, 1.5ml sample, worth over £4).

Most of the products are labelled vegan, and the box covers shower, shave, scalp, skin and scent.

What's New: Why It Works as a Gift

This box covers the full grooming routine, so he gets a complete routine in one bag. The two full-size fragrances and treatments (NUXE and Aromatherapy Associates) make up roughly half the stated value on their own. That's a big part of what makes £40 good value.

How to Use It: A Simple Routine

1. Shower: Start with the Molton Brown Black Pepper gel. Use the Philip Kingsley shampoo two to three times a week if his scalp is flaky.
2. Shave: The grüum gel is a clear shave gel, so he can see where he's shaving.
3. Treat: Use the BARBER PRO sheet mask before a night out. Apply the De-Stress Muscle Gel after the gym.
4. Finish: Use the AKT balm on clean, dry underarms, then a spritz of NUXE on the pulse points.

Fragrance-sensitive? Check the ingredient lists on the packaging before use. Several products contain naturally occurring allergens such as limonene and linalool.

Where to Buy

• US: Not yet confirmed
• UK: GLOSSYBOX UK (£40; subscribers £35)
• International: Not yet confirmed

The GLOSSYBOX Grooming Gift Guide is limited edition, so if this is on your shortlist, it's worth grabbing before the festive rush.

If it doesn't sparkle, PINK isn't interested. Ahead of the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2026, which airs on Sunday, 18 October 2026, Victoria's Secret PINK has dropped a limited-edition beauty gift set. Officially called the "It's Showtime! Fashion Show-Exclusive Beauty Gift Set" and also listed as the PINK Halftime Show Gift Set, it combines glowy body care, a glossy lip and a fluffy accessory in one polka-dot box. PINK describes it as "shimmer, glaze, and everything amaze," and the set lives up to that.

What's in the Fashion Show Gift Set

Victoria's Secret calls this "girly-glam collection" your "official invite to step into our spotlight." Here's what you get:

• WHO'S THAT GIRL? Highlighting Body Oil (98.5 mL / 3.3 fl oz): a shimmering gold-pink oil in a pump bottle. The tagline is "Get golden, girl." It gives legs, shoulders and collarbones a lit-from-within glow.
• SOFT SKIN IS IN Body Scrub (56 g / 2 oz): "Glow head to toe." It buffs skin smooth so the shimmer goes on evenly.
• MIRRORGLAZE Gummy Lip Gloss (9.6 g / .34 oz): "Shine all the time." It's a high-shine glaze for a glassy pout.
• Faux Fur Heart Key Chain Charm: "Keep it together." It's a fluffy finishing touch for your bag or keys.

What's New: A Fashion Show-Exclusive Vanilla Scent

The headline feature is the fashion show-exclusive vanilla scent that runs through the set. It's printed right on the pink windowed box with silver polka dots. Because the set is limited edition, this vanilla scent may not be around for long after show night.

How to Use It: The Showtime Routine

Victoria's Secret maps out a simple three-step routine:

1. Step 1, Body Scrub: In the shower, massage the scrub over damp skin. Focus on elbows, knees and anywhere you plan to highlight. Rinse well.
2. Step 2, Highlighting Body Oil: Pat skin almost dry, then pump a little oil into your palms. Sweep it over shins, shoulders and collarbones. Tip: start with less and build up so you get a glow rather than a slick.
3. Step 3, Lip Gloss: Finish with a swipe of MIRRORGLAZE for maximum shine.
4. Finishing touch: Clip the faux fur heart charm onto your bag and you're ready.

This routine works for a watch party on 18 October, a night out, or any time you want a red-carpet glow.

Who It's For

At $39.95, this set suits:

• PINK fans who want a keepsake from the 2026 show
• Vanilla lovers looking for something exclusive
• Gift-givers who want a ready-wrapped present with packaging that photographs well

The product page shows the set as "Just Dropped" and in stock, but there are no reviews yet. If you want one, it's best to buy early.

Where to Buy

• US: Victoria's Secret / PINK ($39.95)
• UK: Not yet confirmed
• International: Not yet confirmed

The Verdict

The Victoria's Secret PINK Fashion Show Gift Set includes a scrub, a highlighting body oil, a glossy lip and a fluffy charm, all in an exclusive vanilla scent. If you want to glow along with the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2026, this is the set to get before it sells out.

The festive gifting season has started early this year. FRAMAR, the stylist-favourite brand known for its playful, colourful salon tools, has launched a limited-edition Holiday Duo Brush Set for 2026. It pairs a full-size brush with a mini in a wintry pattern, so you get one for home and one for your bag, or you can give one away as a gift.

Release Date and What's in the Set

The FRAMAR Holiday Duo Brush Set went on sale on 2 October 2026, and the brand says it is available now. The set contains two products:

• Full-size detangling brush: made for daily styling at your vanity or salon station.
• Mini brush: a compact version for your handbag, gym bag or travel kit.

FRAMAR sums up the set as "timeless holiday beauty, perfectly paired." Both brushes come in an icy blue and white winter toile print with tiny Christmas trees and bows. It's a softer, more elegant look than the brand's usual bold, bright style, which makes it easy to fit into any bathroom or salon counter.

Why We Love It: Pain-Free Brushing

FRAMAR's headline promise is pain-free brushing. The flexible bristles are designed to glide through hair without pulling or snapping strands, which matters if you have tangle-prone, fine or textured hair, or if you're brushing a squirmy child's hair before school.

Stylists love FRAMAR because its tools are made with professionals in mind and make styling more fun. This duo gives you that same salon-friendly feel at home.

How to Get the Most From Your Duo

• Keep the full-size brush at home for your morning and evening detangle. Start at the ends and work up toward the roots to minimise breakage.
• Keep the mini in your bag for quick fixes after wearing a hat, a windy commute or the gym.
• Brush dry hair only. FRAMAR notes the brushes are not for use with a blow dryer, so save these for detangling and smoothing rather than heat styling.
• Clean gently. Don't submerge the brushes in disinfectant. Remove hair from the bristles and wipe them down instead.

The Perfect Stocking Stuffer

At $14.99, the price makes this set an easy gift for friends, coworkers, teachers or your favourite stylist. It arrives in a pretty light-blue "Holiday Duo" box, so no wrapping is required. You can also split the set: keep the full-size brush and tuck the mini into someone's stocking. Because it's a limited edition, it's worth buying early if you have several people on your list.

Where to Buy

• US: FRAMAR ($14.99)
• UK: Not yet confirmed
• International: FRAMAR Canada (CA$14.99)

FRAMAR says orders generally ship within 1–2 business days, Monday to Friday, so you have plenty of time before the holiday rush.

If a full LED face mask feels like more than your routine needs, STYLPRO has a more targeted option. The new STYLPRO Red LED Patch Duo pairs red and near-infrared LED light with niacinamide-infused hydrocolloid patches in two flexible, contour-hugging pads. They are designed for the spots that tend to show tiredness first, especially around the eyes. Here's what's new, how it works, and where to buy it.

What's New: Targeted LED Skincare

Most at-home LED devices treat the whole face at once. The Patch Duo focuses on smaller areas. Its two soft silicone LED patches hold 32 LEDs between them and bend to fit the curves of the face. That makes them easy to place under the eyes or along the outer corners where crow's feet form.

They also work beyond the eye area. STYLPRO suggests using them on smile lines, forehead lines and other facial zones that need focused attention.

The other key feature is the hydrocolloid patch layer, infused with 2% niacinamide. Niacinamide is a skincare favourite for its skin-supporting reputation. Here it pairs with the light session, so you get two steps in one.

Key Benefits (Brand Claims)

STYLPRO positions the Patch Duo as a cosmetic beauty-tech device. It uses two wavelengths, 633nm red and 830nm near-infrared light. It does not claim medical results and has not published clinical data. According to the brand, it supports:

• Smoother-looking skin appearance
• More radiant-looking skin appearance
• Targeted routines around tired-looking eyes
• Personalised, flexible facial skincare
• Portable convenience for use at home or while travelling

How to Use the Red LED Patch Duo

1. Start with clean, dry skin so the hydrocolloid patches stick well.
2. Apply fresh niacinamide patches to the area you want to target, such as under the eyes or the outer eye corners.
3. Position the LED devices over the patches so they hug your contours.
4. Switch on. Each session runs for 10 minutes and stops automatically.
5. Remove, recharge and replace the patches after use, then follow with your usual routine.

Tip: Consistency matters more than intensity with at-home LED. Pick a time you'll actually keep, like your evening wind-down, and make it a regular ritual. When the device needs power, it recharges through a USB magnetic connection.

Price and Refills

The price is £39.99 on STYLPRO's UK site. That's an accessible entry point into LED skincare. You get two LED patches that charge through a USB magnetic connection, used with niacinamide-infused hydrocolloid patches.

When the patches run out, Replacement Red LED Patches come in a pack of 40 niacinamide patches for £12.99. The refill pack doesn't include the LED devices.

Where to Buy

• US: Not yet confirmed
• UK: STYLPRO UK (£39.99)
• International: Not yet confirmed

At launch, the Red LED Patch Duo is sold only through STYLPRO's own UK site. Boots, Lookfantastic and Amazon don't list it yet. We'll update this post if more retailers or markets are confirmed.

The Verdict

The STYLPRO Red LED Patch Duo is a compact, budget-friendly way to try targeted LED skincare without buying a full mask. For eye-area fans and beauty-tech newcomers alike, it's worth a look.

Few festive treats beat pulling a cracker at the Christmas table, and Next Beauty has made them much more indulgent this year. The Next Beauty Christmas Crackers 2026, packaged under Next's Beauty Love & Roses branding, come in two versions: a Skincare Christmas Cracker and a Makeup Christmas Cracker. Each one is a cracker-shaped box filled with big-name beauty products, and each costs £22.

What's Inside the Skincare Christmas Cracker

This cracker comes in a playful multicolour harlequin and star print. It covers a full routine from cleanse to overnight treatment:

• Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant, 13g (travel size): a cult rice-based powder exfoliant that you activate with water for a gentle polish.
• Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Mousse, 30ml (travel size): a soft foaming cleanser.
• Murad Retinal ReSculpt Overnight Treatment (travel size): a retinal night treatment aimed at firmer-looking skin.
• Thank You Farmer Rice Pure Essential Milky Toner, 30ml (travel size): a milky K-beauty toner for hydration.
• Bloom & Blossom Christmas Kisses Nourishing Lip Balm, 15ml (full size).

Tip: Use the Microfoliant and the Murad retinal on different nights so your skin isn't irritated. Always wear SPF the morning after a retinal treatment.

What's Inside the Makeup Christmas Cracker

The makeup version comes wrapped in pink with ribbon and bow prints. It holds mostly full-size products:

• Benefit 24HR Brow Setter (fun size / deluxe sample): a clear gel that holds brows in place.
• ICONIC London Sculpt & Enhance Powder Contour Palette (full size).
• BPerfect IntensifEYE Mascara, 8ml (full size).
• Manucurist Active Plump Aqua Glazed, 15ml (full size).
• Spectrum Collections Pink Wonder Sponge (full size).

Tip: Dampen the Pink Wonder Sponge before you use it, then press and roll your base into the skin. It also blends the powder contour softly along the cheekbones and jawline.

Is It Worth It?

Each cracker costs £22. Buying the contents one by one would cost over £73 for the skincare cracker or over £71 for the makeup cracker. That means you pay roughly a third of the value, which is excellent for a stocking filler or a Secret Santa gift.

Skincare or Makeup: Which Cracker Should You Choose?

• Choose the Skincare Cracker if you love trying prestige brands like Dermalogica, Elemis and Murad. The travel sizes are also handy for festive trips.
• Choose the Makeup Cracker if you want products you'll use every day. Four of its five items are full size, so it's ideal for anyone who loves a sculpted, defined look.
• Can't decide? At £22 each, buying both gives you a complete glam-and-glow bundle.

Where to Buy

• US: Not yet confirmed
• UK: Next (next.co.uk), £22 each
• International: Not yet confirmed. Next ships to many countries through its international sites, but it hasn't confirmed whether the crackers will be available there.

The crackers are at Next for Christmas 2026, but the exact on-sale date and stock levels haven't been confirmed yet. Beauty crackers often sell out quickly, so keep an eye on Next Beauty. Which one are you adding to your basket, skincare or makeup?

Swedish lash-and-brow specialist Xlash has opened the festive season with its limited-edition Xlash 12 Days Holiday Calendar 2026 (known in Sweden as Xlash Julkalender 12 luckor). It counts down the first 12 days of December with a curated, all-vegan selection centred on the eye area, from cult serums to cooling gels. Here's what's inside, what it costs and where to get it.

Release Date and Packaging

The calendar appeared on xlash.com on 24 September 2026, and on 2 October 2026 the brand confirmed on Instagram that it's available now. Instead of cardboard doors, each surprise sits in its own numbered cotton drawstring pouch, all packed into a premium reusable beauty bag. The bag is 100% cotton with a water-repellent, wipe-clean finish and a zippered inner pocket, so it works as an everyday makeup or skincare bag long after the holidays.

Products: What's Inside Each Door

The calendar holds 10 Xlash bestsellers, 2 new product launches and 2 exclusive merch pieces:

• Door 1: Xlash Sensitive Eyelash Serum 3ml
• Door 2: Xbrow Sensitive Eyebrow Serum 3ml
• Door 3: NEW Ceramide Lip Butter, Swirl of Vanilla
• Door 4: Collagen Hyal Hydrogel Mask
• Door 5: Caring Eyes Waterproof Make-up Remover
• Door 6: Hydrating Hyal Eye Stick
• Door 7: NEW Xlash Pocket Mirror (merch) + Cult Classic Tweezer + Cult Classic Eyelash Curler
• Door 8: Lash Booster Mascara
• Door 9: NEW Awakening Hydrogel Mask
• Door 10: NEW Xlash Headband (merch)
• Door 11: Eye Love Gels Trio
• Door 12: Calming Eye Gels

Beauty tip: The first two doors are the stars. Apply the lash and brow serums once a day to clean, dry lash lines and brows, ideally at night, and stay consistent: serums like these reward patience. Use the waterproof remover from Door 5 so mascara comes off gently without tugging. On puffy December mornings, the hydrogel masks and eye gels are a quick, cooling refresh.

Prices and Value

The Xlash 12 Days Holiday Calendar costs £109 in the UK, €129 in the EU, 1,399 SEK in Sweden and 549 zł in Poland. US pricing hasn't been confirmed.

Value if bought separately: £258, based on the 10 items already sold individually on the Xlash UK store:

• Sensitive Eyelash Serum 3ml £39 + Sensitive Eyebrow Serum 3ml £39
• Collagen Hydrogel Hyal Mask £9 + Caring Eyes Waterproof Make-Up Remover 100ml £17
• Hydrating Hyal Eye Stick £29 + Cult Classic Precision Tweezer £19
• Cult Classic Eyelash Curler £19 + Lash Booster Mascara £29
• Eye Love Gels Trio £19 + Calming Eye Gels £39

The Ceramide Lip Butter, Awakening Hydrogel Mask, Pocket Mirror and Headband aren't on sale individually yet, so they aren't included in that figure. Since the two serums alone total £78, this calendar suits anyone already invested in the Xlash routine.

Where to Buy

• US: Not yet confirmed
• UK: Xlash UK (£109). Not yet confirmed at UK retailers such as Boots or LOOKFANTASTIC
• International: Xlash EU (€129); Xlash Sweden (1,399 SEK)

It's a limited edition, so if lash and brow care is on your wish list (or a loved one's), it's worth getting one early.

The countdown to Christmas has officially started. The Very Beauty Advent Calendar 2026, with the box printed "The Festive Beauty Edit", is out now from UK online retailer Very. It costs £75, and Very says the contents are worth over £360. Inside are 20 products from skincare, makeup, haircare, fragrance and nails, plus a few beauty tools. Here is the full spoiler list, the price and the release date.

What's Inside: The Full Product List

Twelve of the 20 products are full size, which makes this one of the more generous mixed-category calendars this season.

Skincare

• Caudalie Premier Cru The Eye Cream 5ml (mini)
• Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Mousse 30ml (mini)
• ESPA Clean & Green Detox Mask 30ml (mini)
• Gatineau Defi Lift Volumising Peptide Lip Treatment 10ml (full size)
• Nip + Fab Exfoliate Glycolic Fix Scrub 75ml (full size)
• Patchology FlashPatch Rejuvenating Eye Gels (full size)
• Prai Ageless Throat & Decolletage Creme 30ml (mini)
• STARSKIN Deep Melt Collagen PDRN Salmon DNA Mask (full size)
• Ultrasun Photo Age Control Fluid SPF50 20ml (mini)

Makeup & Nails

• Benefit Benetint 2ml (mini)
• Maybelline New York Cloudtopia Blush Cheek & Lip Mousse in Moonlit Rose (full size)
• OPI Nail Lacquer in a gold shimmer shade (full size)

Haircare

• Beauty Works 10-in-1 Miracle Spray 250ml (full size)
• Dyson Chitosan Post-Style Serum 100ml (full size)
• Wella Ultimate Colour Shine Spray 95ml (full size)

Fragrance

• Michael Kors Pour Femme Absolu Eau de Parfum 5ml (mini)
• Moncler Pour Femme & Pour Homme Duo Miniature Fragrance Set, 2 x 7.5ml (mini)

Tools & Accessories

• Sensse LED Skin Lift (full size device)
• Face Roller (full size)
• Pink satin Eye Mask (full size)

Why It's Worth a Look

The standout products are the Dyson Chitosan Post-Style Serum and the Sensse LED Skin Lift device. Both are full size, and both are the kind of thing many people would hesitate to buy for themselves. Haircare lovers also get three full-size products. The set is £75 to buy, and Very says the same products bought one by one would be worth over £360.

How to Get the Most From It

• Build a mini eye routine: Use the Patchology FlashPatch gels on a chilled face roller first thing in the morning to de-puff. Then pat on the Caudalie eye cream.
• Exfoliate, then mask: Use the Nip + Fab glycolic scrub once or twice a week. Follow it with the ESPA detox mask or the STARSKIN collagen mask for a party-ready glow.
• Don't skip SPF: The Ultrasun SPF50 fluid is light enough to wear under makeup every day, even in winter.
• Do a festive finish: Dab Benetint and the Cloudtopia mousse on cheeks and lips, then add a coat of the gold OPI shimmer.
• Gift the extras: The Moncler fragrance duo includes a Pour Homme mini, so it's easy to pass one on.

Where to Buy

• US: Not yet confirmed
• UK: Very (£75)
• International: Not yet confirmed (Very ships to the UK only)

Beauty advent calendars with this many full-size products tend to sell out quickly. If The Festive Beauty Edit is on your wishlist, it's best to order it early.

Finding a gift for the man who "doesn't really do skincare" just got easier. M&S has launched The Look Sharp Mens Grooming Kit, a set of seven grooming essentials from well-loved beauty and fragrance names, packed into a practical zip wash bag. It covers fragrance, skincare, hair and SPF for £35, so it works as both a gift and a ready-made travel kit.

Release Date and Price

The Look Sharp Kit appeared as "Just Arrived" on the M&S website on 2 October 2026 and is available to buy now. The price is £35. M&S offers next-day Click & Collect, and standard UK delivery is free on orders over £75.

What's Inside: The Products

Here is everything in the wash bag, as M&S lists it:

• Autograph Satin Ember Eau de Parfum, 50ml (full size)
• Hair by Sam McKnight Dressed to Kill Define & Defrizz Crème, 30ml
• Weleda Skin Food Light Moisturiser, 30ml (full size)
• ESPA Positivity Shower Gel, 30ml
• The Organic Pharmacy Daily Mineral SPF30 UV Protection, 10ml
• Clinique Anti Fatigue Eye Gel, 15ml (full size, the Clinique For Men version)
• Discover Cool Vetiver Eau de Parfum, 10ml

Three of these products are full size, including the 50ml Autograph fragrance. That means the kit holds a complete everyday routine, with travel sizes alongside items that will last well beyond one trip.

Why It Works for Men's Grooming

The set covers the full routine, from shower to final spritz, without being complicated. Each step has a clear job:

• ESPA Positivity Shower Gel for the morning shower
• Weleda Skin Food Light to keep skin hydrated without feeling heavy
• Clinique Anti Fatigue Eye Gel to refresh the under-eye area after a late night or an early flight
• The Organic Pharmacy Daily Mineral SPF30 for everyday UV protection, a step many men skip
• Sam McKnight's Define & Defrizz Crème to tame and shape hair
• Two fragrances, Satin Ember and Cool Vetiver, so he can switch between scents

The wash bag is useful well after the minis run out. It's the right size for the gym, weekends away or carry-on luggage.

How to Use the Look Sharp Kit

If the person you're buying for is new to grooming, this order is a good starting point:

1. Cleanse in the shower with the ESPA shower gel.
2. Moisturise face and neck with Weleda Skin Food Light.
3. Tap a small amount of Clinique Anti Fatigue Eye Gel around the eyes with your ring finger.
4. Protect with The Organic Pharmacy SPF30 as the last skincare step in the morning.
5. Style by working a small amount of Define & Defrizz Crème through damp or dry hair.
6. Finish with a spritz of fragrance on the pulse points.

Tip: Keep the 10ml Cool Vetiver in a gym bag or jacket pocket for top-ups, and leave the full-size Satin Ember at home.

Where to Buy

• US: Not yet confirmed
• UK: M&S (£35)
• International: Not yet confirmed

The Verdict

The M&S Look Sharp Mens Grooming Kit combines three full-size products (Autograph, Weleda and Clinique) with travel sizes from ESPA, The Organic Pharmacy, Sam McKnight and Discover, all in a reusable wash bag, for £35. It's a strong gift for birthdays, holidays or anyone who travels often. Gift sets like this tend to sell quickly ahead of the festive season, so it may be worth buying early.

The M&S Beauty Advent Calendar 2026 is a 25-door calendar holding 26 skincare, makeup, haircare and fragrance products, 10 of them full size. It costs £75 at M&S in the UK. Sparks members have had online early access since 1 October 2026, and the general launch is 13 October 2026. According to M&S, it features 12 brands new to the calendar, 10 of which are entirely new to M&S.

Release Date

Sparks members get online-only early access from 1 to 7 October 2026. The calendar then goes on general sale on 13 October 2026.

Price

• UK: £75 at M&S. According to M&S, the products would cost over £450 if bought separately. M&S's listing headlines this as "Saving 82%".
• Ireland / Europe: M&S gives a value of €500 but has not yet confirmed a euro price.
• US: Not yet confirmed.

M&S describes the £450/€500 value as "our highest ever".

What's Inside

• Items: 26 products behind 25 doors. M&S describes it as "twenty-five doors, twenty-six surprises".
• Full size: 10 products. The other 16 are smaller sizes.
• Skincare: Formula, ESPA, Organic Pharmacy, PRAI, Pai and Clinique.
• Haircare: Aveda (shampoo and conditioner), Colour WOW, Philip Kingsley and Hair by Sam McKnight.
• Makeup and nails: Sweed, Bare Minerals, Iconic London (two products), Benefit, Estée Lauder and Nails Inc.
• Wind-down extras (M&S's grouping): Bloom & Blossom, Hello Sunday, This Works and Cowshed. The calendar also includes an &Sleep Mini Pillow Spray.
• Fragrance: 3 × 10ml eau de parfum, 30ml in total: Floral Street Ylang Ylang Espresso and M&S's own Discover Pink Pepper and Discover Midnight Blossom.
• Total size: 24 liquid and cream products totalling 841.5ml, plus 2 products measured in grams (2.5g lipstick and 15g bronzer) totalling 17.5g.

Full Product List

This is the line-up as M&S lists it on its product page:

• Formula Ultra Peptide Night Cream – 50ml (Full size)
• Sweed Le Lipstick – Holly Hock 2.5g (Full size)
• Discover Pink Pepper Eau de Parfum – 10ml
• Aveda Rosemary Mint Purifying Shampoo – 50ml
• Aveda Rosemary Mint Weightless Conditioner – 50ml
• Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue Bronzer – Gen Nude 15g (Full size)
• Iconic London Lip Glaze – Sugar Cookie 10ml (Full size)
• Benefit BADgal Bounce Mascara – 8.5ml (Full size)
• Bloom and Blossom Christmas Kisses Nourishing Lip Balm – 15ml (Full size)
• Colour WOW Money Mist – 50ml
• Discover Midnight Blossom Eau de Parfum – 10ml
• ESPA Tri Active Smooth & Firm Body Butter – 75ml
• Floral Street Ylang Ylang Espresso Eau de Parfum – 10ml
• Hello Sunday "The one for your hands" SPF30 Hand Cream – 30ml (Full size)
• Iconic London Prep Set Blur – 30ml (Full size)
• Nail Inc It's Topless – Dakota 10ml
• Organic Pharmacy Hyaluronic Acid Serum – 30ml (Full size)
• Pai Light Work Cleansing Oil – 28ml
• Philip Kingsley Elasticizer – 40ml
• PRAI Ageless Throat & Decolletage Sculpting Serum – 30ml
• Clinique All About Eyes™ – 5ml
• Estee Lauder Double Wear Smooth & Blur Primer – 40ml (Full size)
• Hair by Sam McKnight Happy Endings Balm – 30ml
• This Works Deep Sleep Body Whip – 100ml
• &Sleep Mini Pillow Spray – 30ml
• Cowshed Indulge Body Wash – 100ml

Where to Buy

• US: Not yet confirmed
• UK: M&S (£75)
• Europe: Not yet confirmed
• Other markets: availability varies by region; more international stockists may be added.

Sparks early access is currently open online until 7 October 2026, and general sale starts on 13 October 2026. M&S lists UK standard delivery at £3.99, or free on orders over £75. Next Day and Nominated Day delivery cost £5.99, excluding Northern Ireland. Store collection is free on beauty orders.

M&S has also released The Look Sharp Mens Grooming Kit this season. Our M&S The Look Sharp Mens Grooming Kit post covers its seven products and £35 price.

What Makes the M&S Beauty Advent Calendar 2026 Different?

• According to M&S, 12 brands appear in the calendar for the first time, and 10 of them are entirely new to M&S.
• M&S says the value of over £450/€500 is the highest ever for its beauty advent calendar.
• It holds 26 products behind 25 doors. These include three 10ml eau de parfums, two of which are M&S's own Discover scents.

Packaging

M&S says the calendar comes in a bright red and pink striped case.

It's one of several holiday 2026 beauty advent calendars. Others include the YSL Beauty Advent Calendar 2026, listed at £280, and the Ulta Beauty 25 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar 2026, priced at $150 in the US. For more launches, see our beauty news section.

Sources

• M&S: The Beauty Advent Calendar 2026 product page (contents, sizes, brands, value, packaging)
• M&S delivery, collection and returns information on the same product listing