Amazon’s 25 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar launched — and you’re not going to want to wait until Dec. 1 for this.

For context: I live and breathe Amazon’s shopping pages for work as a commerce reporter, and I also test all of the viral beauty products — from CeraVe’s legacy lineup of cleansers to all of Medicube’s Korean skincare. It’s safe to say, this Advent Calendar is all over my radar.

As it should be. Amazon’s beauty Advent calendar contains 19 full-size products and six minis, so you’re not just waiting for your next overnight trip to whip out a teeny tiny formula. The set is a mix of practical for the value and trial size for the fun of trying it all, which is why I consider it one of the best Advent calendars that dropped in 2026.

The best part? Its contents are worth more than $520 — a 4.5-to-1 value ratio compared with the cost.

With brands like La Roche-Posay, First Aid Beauty, Marc Jacobs, Amika and Boy Smells, this Advent Calendar is for anyone who spends a seriously long time in Target’s beauty section or Sephora’s black and white-lined walls. It makes a great gift for anyone on your list and is *just* over your $100 gifting budget. However, the value is there, and it’s one I’m truly excited to dig into.

And, this precious bundle launches before October Prime Day on Oct. 6? Now that’s something worth celebrating.

If you want to be semi-surprised at the specifics of what’s inside, we recommend clicking on the above button to buy and start your holiday festivity and cheer early. But, since we’re the New York Post Shopping team and we can’t help ourselves when it comes to beauty finds, we opened all the boxes (oopsies).

The 18 full-sized products include the Biodance Collagen Peptide Eye Patches, Nécessaire’s The Body Lotion, Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm (one of the best!), Real Techniques’ Miracle Complexion Sponge, Anua PDRN Collagen Glow Facial Serum Spray, Kitsch’s Hair Perfume, Supergoop! Glow Stick SPF 50, Beauty of Joseon’s Revive Eye Serum and Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Volume Multi-Balm.

You’re also receiving the full retail size of the following items: Salt & Stone’s Aluminum-Free Deodorant, Starface Hydro-Star Pimple Patches, Mamonde’s Flora Glow Rose Liquid Mask, Olaplex No. 3 Plus Complete Repair Treatment, E.l.f.’s Power Grip Matte Primer, Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip Plump, Olive & June’s Long-Lasting Nail Polish, Touchland Power Mist, Tower 28’s MakeWaves Vegan Black Mascara and BareMinerals Supreme Finisher Makeup Powder Brush.

Of course, there are some minis sprinkled inside across all beauty categories that you’ll have fun stashing in your makeup bag or weekend duffle bag. Who knows, you may upgrade to full size after Dec. 25.

For a more epic value, you can keep some favorites for yourself and serve as Santa by stashing some skincare into your loved ones’ stockings this year. For $109, I’d say the possibilities are endless.

You’re not receiving junky brands; all of the brands in this Advent Calendar are seriously good. So good, that it’s making me consider buying quite a few to start making dents into my Christmas gift-shopping list. Trust me, the buy now, wrap later mentality is my M.O. this year to reduce holiday stress and have something perfect for any beauty lover ready to place under the tree.

What is the Amazon Beauty Advent Calendar 2026?

It’s a 25-day holiday countdown box featuring a curated mix of viral skincare, makeup, hair care and fragrance products from multiple popular brands.

Why is this beauty Advent calendar worth the investment?

Priced at $109, it contains over $520 in retail value and features 19 full-size items and only six minis, offering exceptional value compared to competitor sets.

Why should early Christmas shoppers buy it right now?

It’s produced in limited quantities and routinely sells out early. Buying now secures a premium gift without shipping delays or reseller markups.

What is the return policy for this Advent calendar?

Standard Amazon holiday return policies apply to unopened calendars. However, individual items cannot be returned separately, and once perforated windows are punctured, it is ineligible for a full return.

Your Prime Big Deal Days FAQs, answered

What is Prime Big Deal Days and when is it?

Prime Big Deal Days — fondly known as October Prime Day — is Amazon’s biggest fall sale, offering massive discounts before the holiday rush of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. October Prime Day runs from Tuesday, Oct. 6 to Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026.

Prime Day vs. Prime Big Deal Days

Prime Day and Prime Big Deal Days are both Prime member-exclusive seasonal sales with massive discounts on rotating bestsellers. Unlike July’s Prime Day, Prime Big Deal Days runs every October as a precursor to the busy holiday season, allowing shoppers to start saving on gift shopping early.

Do you have to be an Amazon Prime member to shop?

October Prime Day is exclusively available to Prime members. However interested shoppers can grab a 30-day free trial to try Prime, and its many benefits with no strings attached, and gain access to exclusive deals and the convenience of fast, free shipping.

What are the best deals?

From reporting on Amazon sales for years, we can tell you for certain that Amazon’s October Prime Day is the ideal time to save on big-ticket tech, Amazon devices, gift-worthy clothing and beauty and skincare staples, household essentials and many more Amazon best-sellers.

Is it worth it?

Every Prime Day sale is a great chance to score deals on thousands of best-sellers, top tech and appliances and every day essentials, but Amazon’s October event also has great pre-holiday discounts on gifts. Our team diligently sorts through all the offers to find the very best items to grab on sale.

When is the next Prime Day?

Already wondering when Amazon’s next Prime Day is? We expect Prime Day to return in summer 2027, but anticipate just-as-good (if not better) deals coming this Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Follow Post Wanted’s around-the-clock coverage, and you’ll be the first to know about headline-worthy sales. Click here to find all of the best deals.

This article was written by Victoria McDonnell, New York Post Commerce Journalist & Content Strategist, who has spent countless hours researching, testing hundreds of products and comparing the latest makeup, skincare, hair and beauty items and trends to determine what’s truly worth your hard-earned cash. She evaluates formulas, textures, ingredients and more, in addition to consulting medical and industry experts. Some of Victoria’s latest conquests include testing the best sheet masks on the market, and a rinse-and-repeat review of the best shampoos for all hair types and budgets. Victoria, who received a beauty industry essentials certification from the Fashion Institute of Technology, has been creating shopping guides for the New York Post since 2021 and previously held positions at Insider Reviews and CNN Underscored.