And then there is Space NK,
Space NK has always been one of my favourite places to shop because it is basically my beauty wish list under one roof. Rather than having to hunt around different websites for my favourite brands, I can go to Space NK and discover everything from Charlotte Tilbury and Hourglass to Medik8, Caudalie, Sunday Riley, Sol de Janeiro and so many more.
So when I got to see the new Space NK Advent Calendar 2026, I was VERY excited. And honestly? I think Space NK has done a brilliant job this year.
The Space NK Beauty Advent Calendar 2026 costs £275 and contains 35 beauty products worth over £1,200, including 26 full-size products. There are also 31 advent exclusives and, importantly, Space NK says there are no repeats from the 2025 calendar.
There are some seriously exciting names inside this year's box, including Augustinus Bader, La Mer, Charlotte Tilbury, Medik8, Sunday Riley, Votary, Hourglass, Fenty Beauty, Glossier, Olaplex and Skin Rocks.
So, if you are searching for Space NK Advent Calendar 2026, wondering what is inside the Space NK Advent Calendar, whether it is worth £275, or simply want to know whether this is the beauty advent calendar to buy this year, I'm here to tell you absolutely everything you need to know. Here is my review of the Space NK Advent calendar for 2026.
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A little bit about Space NK
I feel like Space NK needs very little introduction if you are a beauty lover, but for anyone who is new to the brand, let me explain why I love it so much.
Space NK was founded in 1991 and opened its first store in Covent Garden, London, in 1993. It began by bringing hard-to-find beauty discoveries and emerging international brands to the UK and has grown into one of the best-known beauty retailers around.
Today, Space NK describes itself as a curator of more than 100 in-demand beauty brands across skincare, makeup, haircare and fragrance.
And I think that is exactly why I love shopping there.
It is the one-stop-shop element that gets me. I can go in looking for one particular skincare product and somehow come out having discovered a completely new brand I didn't even know existed.
There is also something about Space NK that makes beauty shopping feel like discovering rather than simply buying. You have the big household names alongside smaller and newer brands, plus plenty of products that you might not find easily elsewhere.
And then, of course, there is Christmas.
Space NK really does know how to do a beauty gift, and its advent calendars have become something of a Christmas beauty event.
What is the Space NK 2026 Christmas Advent Calendar?
Before we get into all of the questions, here are the important details:
Price: £275
Total value: Over £1,200
Number of products: 35
Number of doors: 25
Full-size products: 26
2025 repeats: None
Categories: Skincare, makeup, haircare, body care and fragrance
Best for: Beauty lovers who want a mixture of luxury and cult beauty brands
My verdict: This is a VERY good one.
What's inside the Space NK Advent Calendar 2026?
If you don't want to know what's inside, look away now!
The 2026 Space NK Beauty Advent Calendar contains 35 products. Some doors contain more than one item, which is why there are 35 products despite there being 25 doors.
Here is the full line-up:
Augustinus Bader
The Body Cream – 100ml
One of the big luxury skincare treats in the calendar. Augustinus Bader is one of those brands that immediately makes an advent calendar feel rather special.
BYOMA
Hydrating Milky Toner – 150ml
A lovely addition if you are interested in barrier-supporting skincare and that hydrated, healthy-looking skin finish.
Caudalie
Vinoperfect Brightening Dark Spot Serum – 30ml
A brilliant inclusion for anyone concerned with pigmentation, uneven skin tone and dark spots.
Charlotte Tilbury
Beauty Light Wand – £31 value
One of those products that beauty lovers tend to get very excited about. This is the iconic liquid highlighter/blusher hybrid that gives that gorgeous lit-from-within finish.
Color Wow
Dream Cocktail Carb-Infused Thickening Treatment
A haircare favourite designed to give fine or thin hair more body and bounce when blow-drying.
D.S. & DURGA
Debaser in Bloom Eau de Parfum
A gorgeous fragrance inclusion with fruity, floral and woody elements.
Fenty Beauty
Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer
You really can't go wrong with a Fenty Gloss Bomb. This is one of those easy beauty products that almost anyone can use.
Gisou
Honey Infused Hair Perfume : Vanilla Glaze
For anyone who loves beautifully scented hair, this is such a fun inclusion.
Glossier
Lip Line Enhancing Pencil : Buff
A neutral lip pencil that should work beautifully with a whole range of lip products.
Hourglass
Unreal Liquid Blush : Whim
Hourglass is another brand that makes a Space NK advent calendar feel particularly luxurious, and this liquid blush is a gorgeous makeup addition.
K18
HeatBounce Conditioning Heat Protectant
A really useful haircare product for anyone who regularly uses heat styling tools.
Kosas
Soulgazer Mascara
A peptide-packed mascara designed to give lashes more length and fullness.
Kulfi Beauty
Lassi Lips Staining Lip Oil
A lovely lip oil that applies glossy but leaves a stain behind.
La Mer
Crème de la Mer Moisturizing Cream
Now THIS is one of the headline products for me.
La Mer is one of those names that instantly screams luxury beauty, so seeing it inside the Space NK 2026 Advent Calendar is a big tick.
LANEIGE
Water Sleeping Mask
A cult K-beauty favourite and a brilliant overnight hydration treat.
Lisa Eldridge
Kitten Flick Liquid Eyeliner
If you love a classic defined eye, Lisa Eldridge is a wonderful inclusion.
Medik8
Exo-PDRN Prismatic+
This is another big one for me because PDRN and exosome skincare has been such a huge beauty conversation.
NATURIUM
The Booster Hyaluronic Acid Body Wash
A full-size bodycare treat that makes the calendar feel more rounded rather than being purely face and makeup focused.
Ole Henriksen
Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment – Crème Brûlée
A lovely glossy lip treatment with that gorgeous sweet, vanilla-style scent.
Olaplex
No.3 PLUS Complete Repair Treatment
A brilliant haircare inclusion for anyone wanting stronger, healthier-looking hair.
Patchology
FlashPatch Restoring Night Eye Gels
Perfect for those mornings after too much Christmas shopping, too many late nights or simply when your eyes need a little extra help!
Philip Kingsley
Elasticizer Extreme Rich Deep-Conditioning Treatment
A brilliant pre-shampoo treatment for dry, damaged or frizzy hair.
PHLUR
Missing Person Eau de Parfum
A soft, comforting skin scent with musk, sandalwood and jasmine notes.
Rare Beauty
Harmony Flexible Lifting Gel
A clear brow gel designed to hold brows in place without the dreaded flakes.
REFY
Lash Sculpt + Lash Curler
This is one of the doors containing more than one product, giving you both the mascara and lash curler.
Saltair
Salt Water Vanilla Body Oil
A gorgeous bodycare addition with that addictive vanilla fragrance profile.
Skin Rocks
The Cleansing Balm
A rich cleansing balm that turns taking your makeup off into much more of a ritual.
Sol de Janeiro
Rosa Charmosa Dewy Body Cream
A lovely body cream with a beautiful fruity-floral scent.
Space NK
Nordic Wilds Bubble Bath
And of course Space NK has included one of its own products. I love the idea of having a little Space NK treat inside a Space NK advent calendar.
Summer Fridays
Pink Dew Gel Cleanser
A lovely cleanser suitable for a variety of skin types, including sensitive and blemish-prone skin.
Sunday Riley
Good Genes Lactic Acid Treatment
Another HUGE skincare name. Good Genes is one of those products that has become a cult favourite for good reason.
Tatcha
Dewy Milk Moisturiser
A beautiful addition for anyone who loves that soft, plump, glowing skin look.
VIEVE
Skin Nova
A gorgeous glowing complexion product that can be worn underneath makeup or on its own.
Votary
Super Renewal Serum
A luxurious facial serum containing bakuchiol and milk thistle, designed to nourish and firm the skin.
How many products are in the Space NK Advent Calendar 2026?
There are 35 products in the 2026 Space NK Beauty Advent Calendar.
However, there are 25 doors, because some of the doors contain more than one beauty product which is pretty exciting.
That is actually something I really like about this calendar. You aren't simply getting 25 products dressed up as 25 days, there are 35 individual beauty treats in total.
How many full-size products are in the Space NK Advent Calendar 2026?
There are 26 full-size products out of the 35 products.
And this is probably one of the biggest reasons I rate this advent calendar so highly.
Beauty advent calendars can sometimes be full of tiny little samples that look impressive when photographed together but don't necessarily give you much product to actually use.
That isn't really the case here.
There are still minis and smaller formats, but 26 full-size products is a very strong offering.
How much is the Space NK Advent Calendar 2026?
The Space NK Advent Calendar 2026 costs £275.
That sounds expensive when you first read the number, but the stated value of the contents is over £1,200.
So, according to Space NK's stated RRP value, you are getting more than four times the purchase price back in beauty products.
Of course, there is an important caveat with any advent calendar: only you can decide whether something is genuinely worth its RRP to you.
If half the products are things you would never use, then the theoretical value isn't particularly helpful.
But this is where I think Space NK has done well. There are enough genuinely exciting, cult and luxury products in here that I can see myself using a LOT of the contents.
Is the Space NK Advent Calendar 2026 worth it?
Yes, I really think it is.
For me, the strongest argument is the combination of brands.
You have serious luxury names such as Augustinus Bader and La Mer, cult skincare from Medik8, Sunday Riley and Skin Rocks, makeup from Charlotte Tilbury, Hourglass, Fenty Beauty, Glossier, Kosas and VIEVE, plus haircare from K18, Olaplex, Color Wow and Philip Kingsley.
That is a LOT of beauty packed into one box.
The £275 price tag isn't small, so I wouldn't tell somebody to buy it purely because it says "£1,200 value".
But if you already know and love Space NK, enjoy trying new beauty products and can see yourself using a good percentage of these brands, I think the value is excellent.
Does the Space NK Advent Calendar 2026 contain any repeats from 2025?
No.
This is another thing I really like.
Space NK says that there are zero repeats from the 2025 calendar.
If you bought last year's calendar, that means you aren't opening this year's doors only to discover that you have been given exactly the same products again.
What brands are in the Space NK Advent Calendar 2026?
There are 35 beauty products from a fantastic mixture of brands, including:
Augustinus Bader, BYOMA, Caudalie, Charlotte Tilbury, Color Wow, D.S. & DURGA, Fenty Beauty, Gisou, Glossier, Hourglass, K18, Kosas, Kulfi Beauty, La Mer, LANEIGE, Lisa Eldridge, Medik8, Naturium, Ole Henriksen, Olaplex, Patchology, Philip Kingsley, PHLUR, Rare Beauty, REFY, Saltair, Skin Rocks, Sol de Janeiro, Space NK, Summer Fridays, Sunday Riley, Tatcha, VIEVE and Votary.
That is quite the line-up!
Is the Space NK Advent Calendar good for skincare?
Very much so.
If skincare is your main beauty obsession, I think you will be particularly happy with this one.
There are some big skincare names inside, including:
Augustinus Bader, Caudalie, La Mer, LANEIGE, Medik8, Skin Rocks, Summer Fridays, Sunday Riley, Tatcha and Votary.
And there is a really nice mixture of cleansers, serums, moisturisers, masks and treatments rather than 25 variations of the same type of product.
Is there makeup in the Space NK Advent Calendar?
Yes!
There is a lovely makeup selection including Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Light Wand, Fenty Gloss Bomb, Glossier Lip Liner, Hourglass Liquid Blush, Kosas Mascara, Kulfi Lip Oil, Lisa Eldridge Eyeliner, Ole Henriksen Lip Treatment, Rare Beauty Brow Gel, REFY Lash Sculpt and VIEVE Skin Nova.
So if you are more of a makeup girl than a skincare girl, there is plenty here for you too.
Is there haircare in the Space NK Advent Calendar?
Yes, and I think the haircare selection is particularly strong.
You get products from Color Wow, Gisou, K18, Olaplex and Philip Kingsley.
I love that Space NK hasn't forgotten about hair because, let's face it, a Christmas beauty calendar should ideally cover the whole beauty routine.
Is there fragrance in the Space NK Advent Calendar?
Yes.
There are fragrance treats from D.S. & DURGA, Gisou and PHLUR.
You also get the lovely scented bodycare products from brands such as Sol de Janeiro and Saltair.
If fragrance is your absolute number one beauty category, Space NK also has a separate fragrance advent calendar, but for someone who wants a mixture of beauty categories, I much prefer having a few fragrance surprises alongside the skincare, makeup and haircare.
Is the Space NK Advent Calendar suitable for mature skin?
I would say yes.
One of the things I really like about this year's selection is that it isn't aimed solely at teenagers or twenty-somethings.
There are products focused on hydration, pigmentation, fine lines, skin renewal, barrier support and radiance, alongside makeup and haircare.
Products such as Augustinus Bader, Caudalie, Medik8, Sunday Riley, Tatcha and Votary make this particularly appealing if your skincare priorities are healthy, hydrated, glowing skin rather than simply following whatever happens to be viral on TikTok.
Is the Space NK Advent Calendar good for someone over 40?
Absolutely.
In fact, I think this is one of the strengths of the calendar.
There is enough genuinely sophisticated skincare here to make it appealing to someone who is perhaps more interested in skin quality, hydration, firmness, pigmentation and ageing well than experimenting with a huge number of trend-led products.
And then you have the makeup and fragrance to make it fun.
Beauty shouldn't stop being fun as we get older!
Is the Space NK Advent Calendar 2026 better than the 2025 calendar?
I think it is a very strong evolution.
The 2026 calendar is £275, compared with £260 for the 2025 edition, while the stated product value has increased to over £1,200.
But for me, the more important point is the contents.
Space NK has deliberately made this year's calendar feel fresh, with no repeats from 2025, and there are some really exciting additions including BYOMA, Fenty Beauty, Kulfi Beauty, Patchology, Philip Kingsley, Saltair, Skin Rocks, Sunday Riley, VIEVE and Votary.
When does the Space NK Advent Calendar 2026 go on sale?
The 2026 Space NK Beauty Advent Calendar is available now, with the calendar launching for the 2026 Christmas season in September.
If you know you want one, I wouldn't leave it until December.
Beauty advent calendars are one of those things where the popular ones can disappear surprisingly quickly, particularly once everyone starts doing their Christmas shopping.
Where can I buy the Space NK Advent Calendar 2026?
You can buy the Space NK Beauty Advent Calendar 2026 directly from Space NK online (you could also get it in store for those that have it but it's heavy to carry)
I would always recommend buying directly from Space NK rather than paying inflated resale prices if it sells out.
Does the Space NK Advent Calendar 2026 sell out?
This is the question I always get asked about beauty advent calendars!
Availability can obviously change, but if you have your eye on the Space NK 2026 calendar, I would not wait until the last minute.
Once the Christmas shopping season really gets going, the demand for these luxury beauty calendars tends to increase.
Can I give the Space NK Advent Calendar as a Christmas present?
Yes, and I think it would make an AMAZING present.
In fact, I would say this is one of those presents where you don't necessarily need to know someone's exact favourite lipstick shade or skincare routine.
You are essentially giving them a whole beauty discovery experience.
It would be gorgeous for a daughter, sister, best friend, mum or beauty-obsessed partner.
Or, let's be honest, you could buy it for yourself.
If you ask yourself the question 'would I love this as a present' how would you answer! It's a yes from me for sure.
Is the Space NK Advent Calendar recyclable?
Yes.
Space NK says the 2026 calendar is made from 100% recyclable, FSC-certified paper and uses vegetable-based inks.
I really appreciate this because these enormous advent calendars can create a LOT of packaging.
The fact that the calendar itself can be reused or put into your normal paper recycling is a nice touch.
What are my favourite products in the Space NK Advent Calendar 2026?
There are several that immediately caught my eye.
La Mer Crème de la Mer is an obvious luxury highlight.
Medik8 Exo-PDRN Prismatic+ is particularly exciting if you have been following the PDRN skincare trend.
I also think Sunday Riley Good Genes, Augustinus Bader The Body Cream, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Light Wand, Hourglass Unreal Liquid Blush, K18 HeatBounce, Skin Rocks Cleansing Balm and Votary Super Renewal Serumare fantastic additions.
And honestly, that is what makes this calendar so good, I could keep going!
What is the best product in the Space NK Advent Calendar 2026?
That is completely subjective, but if we are talking about stand-out luxury and excitement, I think the big names are:
La Mer Crème de la Mer
Augustinus Bader The Body Cream
Medik8 Exo-PDRN Prismatic+
Sunday Riley Good Genes
Votary Super Renewal Serum
Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Light Wand
But the best product isn't necessarily the most expensive one.
For me, a beauty advent calendar is successful when it introduces me to products I genuinely want to use, and this one does that extremely well.
My verdict on the Space NK Advent Calendar 2026
I think Space NK has absolutely nailed the brief this year.
It feels luxurious without being completely inaccessible, exciting without being full of random filler, and varied without losing that lovely Space NK identity.
I also really rate the fact that there are 26 full-size products, because that makes the £275 price feel much easier to justify.
Is £275 a lot of money? Yes.
Would I buy it if I knew I was going to use most of the products? Absolutely.
And if you are someone who loves discovering new beauty brands, this is basically the ultimate Christmas beauty box.
Space NK is already my go-to place when I want to browse lots of brilliant beauty brands under one roof, and the new 2026 Space NK Christmas Advent Calendar feels like the perfect extension of that. It has the luxury names, the cult favourites, the newer discoveries, the skincare, makeup, haircare and fragrance basically everything I love about Space NK packaged up into one very exciting Christmas countdown. If this is on your Christmas wish list, I would definitely put it on the buy before it disappears list!
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