Sephora, Ulta and Anthropologie Advent Calendars 2026

Sephora’s 2026 Favorites calendar has 25 products from 25 brands and opened online on September 23. Anthropologie sells a 24 Days and a 12 Days of Beauty calendar. Ulta’s 2026 lineup is mostly brand and Ulta-exclusive calendars, from 6 to 24 days. All three launched early, so buy by October if you want one at retail.

The three retailer calendars at a glance

We list contents and dates only. We do not repeat any retailer’s “value” or “worth” figure. That number is the store’s own sum of retail prices, and our beauty advent calendar comparison explains why it rarely matches what a buyer would actually use.

Sephora Favorites advent calendar 2026

The calendar’s full name is the Sephora Favorites 25-Days of Beauty Must Haves Advent Calendar 2026. ICanGWP describes 25 pieces in a mix of full-size, deluxe and mini sizes.

Brands inside, per Beauty Calendar, matching ICanGWP’s product list:

Aestura, Anastasia Beverly Hills, Armani Beauty, Benefit, Charlotte Tilbury, Color Wow, Fenty Beauty, Glossier, Glow Recipe, Grande Cosmetics, Haus Labs, Josie Maran, Kérastase, Kiehl’s, Lancôme, LYS Beauty, Marc Jacobs Beauty, Moroccanoil, Olaplex, Soft Services, Sol de Janeiro, Summer Fridays, Tarte, The Inkey List and YSL.

ICanGWP names some of the exact products, such as Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Hue Drops, Benefit Benetint and Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray. It is heavy on makeup and hair, with a handful of skincare picks.

When did it launch?

ICanGWP lists three dates: early access in the Sephora app on September 22, 2026, online on September 23 and in stores on October 1. Beauty Calendar confirms the app and online dates. There are two versions with the same contents, one sold online and one for Sephora stores and Sephora at Kohl’s.

Other calendars sold at Sephora

Sephora also carries brand calendars. Good Morning America lists L’Occitane’s 12 Days of Provençal Beauty and Benefit’s Hotel Beneville, a 24-day makeup calendar with blushes, a brow setter and mascara. Charlotte Tilbury sells its own Hollywood Beauty Wonderland calendar, which Good Morning America says holds 15 products, each in a drawer.

Anthropologie advent calendars 2026

Anthropologie has two beauty calendars this season. NBC Select reported both on August 15, 2026, earlier than most retailers.

The 24 Days of Beauty. Good Morning America describes skincare, fragrance, makeup and more from brands including Living Proof, L’Occitane, Salt & Stone, Phlur and Anastasia Beverly Hills. Named items include a Salt & Stone deodorant, Phlur Missing Person eau de parfum, L’Occitane almond hand cream and Sunday Riley Good Genes. The box is an illustrated train station.

The 12 Days of Beauty. A shorter version, with Mario Badescu, ILIA and Clean Reserve among the brands, according to NBC Select.

The 24-day box leans toward skincare and fragrance, while Sephora’s leans toward makeup and hair. That difference matters more than the door count when you pick between them.

Ulta Beauty advent calendars 2026

Ulta works differently. Instead of one big store-branded calendar, it sells brand calendars and a few Ulta exclusives. ICanGWP’s live tracker, updated September 28, 2026, did not list a 24-day Ulta store-brand calendar.

Here is what dated sources show on Ulta shelves:

• Revolution Beauty Advent Calendar 2026. 24 days with 10 full-size products, 8 minis and 6 accessories, online only, per Ulta’s product page.
• Ulta Beauty x JoyBright 12 Days of Beauty. Eyeshadow quads, blush, bronzer, lip glosses and a sponge among its 12 items, per Hello Subscription.
• Ulta Beauty Collection x Peanuts 6 Days Countdown. Six small items, including a freckle pen, a lip mask, a scrunchie and a mirror. A good pick for a younger fan.
• ANUA 7-Days of Glass Skin. An Ulta-exclusive skincare set built as a cleanse, tone, treat and moisturize routine, per Hello Subscription.

ICanGWP also lists the NYX Bling Box and Essence Baked With Love 24-day calendars, and Ulta as one of the stores carrying the L’Occitane and Benefit calendars.

Which one suits which person?

• Makeup and hair lover who likes big names: Sephora Favorites.
• Skincare and fragrance fan: Anthropologie’s 24 Days of Beauty.
• Someone who wants a shorter countdown: Anthropologie’s 12-day box or Ulta’s JoyBright set.
• Teen or budget-minded beauty fan: one of Ulta’s shorter drugstore-brand calendars.

For more calendars by interest, see our advent calendars for adults and the teen section of our advent calendar filler ideas.

Sold out? How to check a sealed calendar bought later

Retailer calendars often sell out before December, and sealed ones then appear on resale sites. A few checks help.

1. Match the year and the name. Sephora sells different calendars in other countries. The U.S. 2026 edition is the 25-piece Favorites box, not a UK or European version with a different count.
2. Ask for photos of the seal and the back of the box. The contents list is usually printed there.
3. Watch for heat. The FDA warns that heat can break down preservatives and let bacteria and fungi grow faster, so avoid calendars stored in a hot car or garage.
4. Know there is no required expiration date. The FDA says U.S. law does not require cosmetics to carry one. Drugs such as SPF sunscreens are the exception.
5. Understand the return rules. Ulta, for example, takes most new or gently used products back within 30 days of purchase for a refund when you have proof of purchase. A calendar bought from a reseller follows that seller’s policy instead.

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