Christmas countdowns are all well and good, but opening a fresh pot of bath cream or unwrapping a limited-edition shower gel every morning is a pretty good way to make December feel special, too. If you’re browsing the best beauty advent calendars for 2026, Lush’s latest offering will give you a daily dose of the brand’s famously fragrant bath and body treats.

There are two options to choose from this year, depending on how you like to spend your time in the bathroom. The main Lush advent calendar brings together a varied selection of products, while the 29½ High Street calendar puts bathing firmly in the spotlight, with a focus on creating a little at-home pampering.

While Harrods , Liberty and Cult Beauty fill their beauty advent calendars with high-end skincare, make-up and fragrance, Lush takes a different approach, drawing on its handmade products, signature scents and playful bath-time favourites to deliver a distinctly different kind of festive countdown.

I got my hands on the main calendar ahead…