MOST WANTED

We Unbox This Year's Beauty Advent Calendar

By Victoria Hall and Vanessa Zaree

Ladies, gentlemen, beauty lovers, this is not a drill: the 2025 Space NK Advent Calendar waitlist has now opened and we highly recommend you sign up. Joining the waitlist will ensure you gain early access as soon as it drops.

When does the 2025 Space NK Beauty Advent Calendar launch? The date is still under wraps - even to Space NK employees. However, our buying team have finally revealed what they've included in this year's Advent Calendar, and we're giving you the inside scoop. With a whopping total of 35 products (26 of which are full-size) including 10 skincare icons, 10 makeup must-haves and 6 haircare heroes, this year's offering may just be our best yet...

What's Inside The Space NK 2025 Advent Calendar...

01

Medik8

Liquid Peptides Advanced MP, £79.00

Medik8 is one of our bestselling skincare brands, so we’re thrilled it’s made an appearance in this year's advent calendar. This targeted serum is powered by Dual MiniProteins™ and works to reduce the look of deep-set wrinkles and expression lines – supporting elastin, collagen and hyaluronic acid levels for softer, plumper skin.

02

Tatcha

The Brightening Serum, £86.00

This supercharged serum features a 12-hour time-release vitamin C complex to visibly brighten dullness and refine texture. And, naturally, it's got an irresistible texture that makes us love all things Tatcha....

03

Rare Beauty

All of the Above Weightless Eyeshadow Stick, £21.00

Line, shade, smoke out, highlight! Let your eyes do all the talking any way you want with this creamy, easy-to-use gel eyeshadow stick from Rare Beauty that does it all and gives gorgeous results in just a few swipes. Shimmery yet wearable, it comes with its own built sharpener and has been formulated with multidimensional pearls that glow from every angle.

04

K18 HAIR

Molecular Repair Hair Oil, £27.00

The K18 hair mask gets a lot of attention - and for good reason! However, the brand's lightweight hair oil is exceptional and shouldn't be overlooked. Whether you want to condition dry ends or smooth away frizz, this hair oil will do the job without leaving your hair feeling heavy or greasy.

05

Sol de Janeiro

Delicia Drench Shower Oil, £10.00

If you're looking to up your bodycare game with minimal effort, let us introduce you to this dreamy shower oil. Infused with Sol de Janeiro's Cheirosa 59 perfume, this oil-to-milk formula does more than just clean and hydrate your skin, it scents it too.

06

PHLUR

Vanilla Skin Eau De Parfum, £32.00

Made for those who love Phlur's Vanilla Skin Body Mist, this rich and creamy twist on vanilla blends pink pepper, sugar, cashmere, and warm sandalwood. It will be a very dreamy treat to find this behind one of the advent calendar doors on a cold, dreary December morning...

07

Summer Fridays

Dream Lip Oil, £26.00

We see your Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm and raise you a Summer Fridays Dream Lip Oil - it is next level. The nourishing, vitamin E packed formula helps to hydrate and condition lips, while the pigment has impressive staying power.

08

Charlotte Tilbury

Hollywood Beauty Wand, £30.00

Viral, award-winning, often sold-out – the iconic liquid highlighter that needs no introduction leaves the most seamless, soft-focus glow. Apply it effortlessly to your cheekbones, brow bones and cupid’s bow for radiance worthy of the red carpet. Bonus – it’s full size!

09

Westman Atelier

Baby Cheeks Blush Stick, £44.00

If you love blush and are yet to try Westman Atelier's bestseller, prepare to fall in love with this irresistibly creamy, multi-use blush stick. It’s packed with nourishing, skin-loving ingredients and helps you achieve a naturally radiant flush in just a few swipes.

10

Glossier

Balm Dotcom Lip Balm, £16.00

The Glossier lip saviour we all know and love is packed with castor seed oil, beeswax, lanolin and a phyto-antioxidant blend to sooth and nourish dry, chafed skin. And did you know you can use it on cuticles, elbows, or anywhere else that needs an extra dose of moisture?

11

Dyson

Chitosan™ Post-Style Serum, £50.00

The perfect sidekick to your favourite hair tools, Dyson’s innovative hair treatment is powered by an oyster mushroom derivative to give your end style long-lasting hold. It also hydrates, controls frizz, and provides instant shine – which make it an ideal choice for party season. And the best part? It works for every hair type.

12

Eve Lom

Rescue Mask, £68.00

Skin looking dull, tired and irritated? This honey-infused, deeply hydrating award winner works to purify, condition, gently exfoliate and refine skin to unveil a healthy and radiant complexion in as little as 15 minutes.

13

Milk Makeup

Hydro Grip Makeup Setting Spray, £20.00

Another must-have for party season, this much-loved setting spray works to lock in your makeup look for up to 12 hours. But as well as giving a glass-skin effect, it’s designed to feed your complexion with a host of skin-loving ingredients including hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.

14

Augustinus Bader

The Retinol Serum, £150.00

What happens when A-list ingredient retinol joins forces with Augustinus Bader’s signature TFC8® blend? A hardworking serum made to reduce the appearance of deep lines, wrinkles, blemishes and hyperpigmentation for clear, smooth, even and rejuvenated skin.

15

Fiona Franchimon

Nº1 Hairpin Steel - Yellow Gold Finish, £85.00

Chic, stylish and ever so practical, this simple yet surprisingly versatile hairpin can be used for a multitude of hairstyles. Expect zero kinks, no damage, comfort and long-lasting hold. Plus, the model you’ll find in our Advent Calendar comes in an exclusive colourway…

16

Glossier

Balm Dotcom Lip Balm, £16.00

The lip saviour we all know and love is packed with castor seed oil, beeswax, lanolin and a phyto-antioxidant blend to sooth and nourish dry, chafed skin. And did you know you can use it on cuticles, elbows, or anywhere else that needs an extra dose of moisture?

17

Ole Henriksen

Banana Bright+ Eye Crème, £38.00

For when your eyes need an extra wakeup call, this must-try formula will come to the rescue. It’s powered by light-reflecting mineral pigments to help colour-correct and revive tired eyes instantly, while its triple vitamin C complex reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

18

Olaplex

No.6 Bond Smoother, £28.00

Frizz control is on the cards with this smooth operator – a velvety hairstyling cream that’s ideal for both blow dries and air-dried days. Weightless and hydrating, it not only tames frizz for up to 72 hours, but also protects against breakage and heat.

19

Space NK

Caribbean Shores Body Lotion, £8.00

Caribbean Shores is one of the most popular scents from our very own collection, and this delectable concoction of mandarin, coconut, jasmine and sandalwood will help you escape to tropical bliss. Moreover, the soothing blend of aloe vera and ashwagandha will hydrate skin from top to toe.

20

Hourglass

Unlocked™ Satin Crème Lipstick, £37.00

A smooth and creamy formula infused with mango seed butter, avocado oil, and argan oil, this lipstick is an undeniable touch of luxury on the lips and in your makeup bag. Expect high-impact colour, smooth lips, and comfortable wear that feels weightless.

21

La Mer

The Lip Volumizer, £72.00

Plump, smooth and perfect your pout with this gorgeous gloss that boasts the strength of a serum. Made with La Mer’s Miracle Broth ™, it infuses lips with renewing hydration, making them look instantly fuller, healthier and more defined.

22

Color Wow

Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray Bonus, £12.50

While this styling spray is a hair icon all year round, it’s undoubtedly a staple for party season. It combats frizz, makes blow drying easier and leaves your hair soft and shiny – what more could you ask for ahead of your next soiree?

23

Drunk Elephant

Beste No. 9 Jelly Cleanser, £15.00

We’ve never met a Drunk Elephant product we didn’t like, and this pH-balanced cleanser is one of our longstanding favourites. Say goodbye to the remains of the day and swiftly remove excess oil, makeup, and pollution without stripping or drying skin.

24

K18 HAIR

Molecular Repair Hair Oil, £27.00

A silicone-free hair oil formulated with the brand’s bond-strengthening K18PEPTIDE™, avocado and sunflower oil, hemi-squalane and squalane, it helps tackle the deeper damage that causes frizz and flyaways.

25

Then I Met You

Living Cleansing Balm, £14.00

Sensorial seekers will love this award-winning, sorbet-soft cleanser as the first step in their cleansing routine. Combining a blend of grape seed, olive and seaberry oils, it’s perfect for removing sunscreen, makeup and excess oil, and suitable for all skin types.

26

Lisa Eldridge

Kitten Lash Mascara, £29.00

All we want for Christmas (and all year round, let’s be honest) is dreamy, fluffy lashes – and this featherlight mascara softly lifts, separates and defines for a beautifully natural effect. Want a fuller look? Its formula is so lightweight you can easily build it up for high impact.

27

NATURIUM

Niacinamide Cleansing Gelee 3%, £18.50

Niacinamide is one of our favourite active ingredients thanks to its anti-inflammatory, pore-purifying properties and we love that this formula features 3% niacinamide. Expect your skin to feel softer, smoother, and balanced – never dry or stripped.

28

The Ordinary

Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner, £7.70

A multitasker if there ever was one, this toner has over 1,000 5-star reviews on our site. But as well as smoothing your complexion’s texture and tone and enhancing its luminosity, it can also be used on your arms, legs and even scalp if they feel rough and bumpy.

29

Paula's Choice

Pro-Collagen Peptide Plumping Moisturiser, £49.00

Rich, cushiony, and oil-free, this peptide-powered moisturiser works for all skin types and is especially good for dull, dry and maturing complexions. Moreover, it visibly plumps, hydrates for hours on end and sits perfectly under makeup.

30

LANEIGE

Cream Skin Cerapeptide Mist, £10.50

Glow on the go! Treat skin to the gift of Laneige’s hydration and radiance-boosting powers with this mini but mighty mist that sits perfectly under and over makeup. It’s a burst of hydration that will be perfect for the cooler months.

31

Caudalie

Premier Cru The Eye Cream, £45.00

A morning-after must-have, this innovative eye cream instantly brightens, plumps, and revives tired-looking eyes thanks to its blend of hyaluronic acid and natural pearlisers. You can use it on fine lines around the lips too!

32

KOSAS

Hotliner Hyaluronic Acid Contouring Lip Liner, £20.00

Define, plump, and hydrate lips with this creamy, hyaluronic-infused liner for a smooth, fuller-looking pout.

33

D.S. & DURGA

Debaser, £155.00

Nostalgic and unapologetically sensual, this woody and green scent inspired by nostalgia and music combines heart notes of fig, creamy coconut milk, and soft, sun-warmed woods.

34

Color Wow

Dreaming, £39.50

Transform dehydrated, puffy tresses into glassy locks with this advanced repair and resurfacing hair treatment.

An Extra Surprise

You may have noticed we've only mentioned 34 products. Stay tuned, we'll be revealing the 35th gift very, very soon... and it's one you won't want to miss!

Don't Forget To Join The Waitlist

Join the waitlist and encourage your friends and family to as well. The person who generates the highest number of sign-ups will win £400 to spend at Space NK, so spread the word! Last year's advent calendar sold out in record time, so we're not exaggerating when we say it will sell out.

Posted: Wednesday, 20 August 2025