Beauty lovers will have plenty to look forward to this Christmas, with Sephora UK unveiling its 2026 Beauty Advent Calendar – and Belfast shoppers set to get their first chance to snap one up in-store.
The beauty giant has revealed that this year’s calendar will contain 41 beauty treats worth more than £1,000, including 27 full-size products and a selection of Sephora exclusives.
Following four consecutive years of sell-out success, the 2026 edition is expected to be one of Sephora’s biggest yet, bringing together some of the beauty world’s most coveted names.
Among the brands featuring are Makeup by Mario, Dr Sam’s, Medik8, Sol de Janeiro, One/Size and Sephora Collection.
The Sephora store is at Belfast’s Victoria Square (Liam McBurney/PA)
Seven of the 27 full-size products have already been confirmed by Sephora UK.
They include the Sephora Collection Lip Tint Felt Liner, One/Size On ‘Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray, and a Sol de Janeiro Body Wash in Brazilian Play, Bom Dia Bright or Beija Flor.
Skincare fans can look forward to Medik8 Niacinamide Peptides 30ml and Dr Sam’s Flawless Cleanser 200ml, while make-up lovers will find the Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes Palette among the treats.
The seventh confirmed product is the Discotheque Lola at The Coat Check Candle.
And eagle-eyed beauty fans may already have spotted glimpses of some of the other big-name beauty, make-up and fragrance favourites expected to feature, following a teaser released on Sephora UK’s Instagram account.
The 2026 calendar will also have added significance for Northern Ireland beauty fans, as it will be Sephora UK’s first Christmas with a physical store in Ireland, following the opening of its Victoria Square store in Belfast earlier this year.
With shoppers across Belfast and beyond able to browse and buy the festive range in person for the first time, demand is expected to be high.
Those hoping to get their hands on the calendar are being urged to join the Sephora Beauty Advent Calendar waitlist, which is now open.
There is also the chance to win one before the general release.
Customers who sign up to the My Sephora programme and join the waitlist will automatically be entered into a prize draw to win one of three Sephora Advent Calendars ahead of its general release in autumn.
Further details on the release date, Christmas gifting, festive exclusives and in-store services at Sephora’s Victoria Square store will be announced in the run-up to the festive season.
For those already counting down to Christmas, the beauty countdown can officially begin.
Advent Calendar sign-ups are live now. Join the waitlist: sephora.co.uk/c/beauty-advent-calendar-waitlist