The French Pharmacy has launched the Avec Amour Advent Calendar 2026, a limited-edition calendar priced at £195.00 (UK) that ships from 5 October 2026. Curated by pharmacist and founder Dr Marine Vincent, it contains 38 beauty and wellbeing products, 25 of them full-size, including a signed copy of The French Skincare Bible. The brand calls it its "most personal edit yet". The calendar comes in a white magnetic keepsake box tied with a white ribbon, with "Avec Amour" scripted in teal inside the lid.
Quick Facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Brand | The French Pharmacy |
| Collection | Avec Amour Advent Calendar (Limited Edition) |
| Release date | Shipping from 5 October 2026 |
| Price | £195.00 (UK) |
| Availability | Limited edition, while stocks last; "Notify Me" registration on brand site |
| Value if bought separately | £700.00 (UK, as stated by the brand) |
| Contents | 38 products, 25 full-size, incl. signed The French Skincare Bible |
| Curator | Dr Marine Vincent |
| Packaging | White magnetic keepsake box with drawstring "Skincare à la française" pouch |
| Brands inside | Avène, Bioderma, Caudalie, Eucerin, Klorane, La Roche-Posay, Leonor Greyl, Lierac, Mimétique, Nuxe, PERS, SkinCeuticals, SVR and more |
What's Inside the Avec Amour Advent Calendar
Each numbered door is individually wrapped and tied with teal, blue, gold or pink ribbon. The products cover skincare, haircare, body, lips, fragrance and accessories.
Face
- Avène Cicalfate+ Repairing Protective Cream 40ml
- Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water 100ml
- Caudalie Beauty Elixir 100ml
- Cottan Cleansing Foaming Powder 7.5g; Cottan Micellar Beauty Vinegar 30ml
- Decléor Prolagène Proline Face Gel 50ml
- Eucerin Hyaluron-Filler Day SPF30 50ml
- La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+ 15ml
- Lixirskin Vitamin C Paste
- Mimétique Skin Cloud 25ml; Mimitika Self-Tanning Face Cream 50ml
- PERS Pro-Retinol Serum (travel size)
- Skin Diligent Vitamin C Serum-in-Oil 8ml
- SkinCeuticals P-TIOX Anti-Wrinkle Cream 4ml; SkinCeuticals P-TIOX Serum 15ml
- SVR [B3] Essence Hydra 30ml; SVR Ampoule [B3] Hydra 10ml; SVR Ampoule [C] Anti-Ox 10ml; SVR Palpebral Balm 30ml
Body & Hands
- Collosol Eau de Lait 100ml
- KOBA Bottom Up Foot Cream
- La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ 100ml; La Roche-Posay Lipikar Syndet AP+ Cream Wash 100ml
- La Rosée Ultra-Repair Hand Cream 50ml
- Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse 50ml
- Topicrem Ultra-Moisturizing Pearly Body 75ml
Hair & Nails
- Klorane Quinine & Organic Edelweiss Shampoo 25ml
- Leonor Greyl Shampooing Crème Moelle de Bambou 50ml
- Manucurist Huile Verte
- Phyto Comb; Phyto Douceur Shampoo 100ml
Lips
- AIME Lip & Cheek Healthy Cream
- Lierac Glow Fresh Plumping Lip Gloss 10ml
- Roger & Gallet Sublimating Lip Balm 3.5g
Fragrance & Home
- Maison Louis Marie No.15 Vanille Infinie Perfume Oil 15ml
- Papier d'Arménie Scented Paper
Extras
- The French Pharmacy Pouch
- The French Skincare Bible, signed by Dr Marine Vincent
What the Brand Says
According to The French Pharmacy, the calendar includes French pharmacy staples such as Cicalfate+, Sensibio H2O and Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse. It also contains newer discoveries and some of Dr Marine Vincent's personal favourites. The brand says every product was selected by its team according to its philosophy of "effective formulas, beautiful textures and expert French pharmacy curation". It describes the signed copy of The French Skincare Bible as something "particularly close to our hearts".
Price and Value
The calendar costs £195.00 in the UK. According to The French Pharmacy, buying the contents one by one would cost £700.00.
Where to Buy
- US: Not yet confirmed.
- UK: The French Pharmacy (£195.00). Limited edition, available while stocks last.
- International: The French Pharmacy; EU orders have VAT collected at checkout. Confirm delivery to your country before ordering.
Sources
- The French Pharmacy product page (UK)
- The French Pharmacy product page (international)
- Beautyqueenuk contents list and price (15 September 2026)
