In fact usually, let's be honest, I tend to sweep the shelf on December 2nd to see what's in the reduced section because I typically forget what date it is.

Ask a six year-old what the best advent calendar is and they’ll tell you it’s the one with the most chocolate. Right? Well, maybe in the 1970s. But in 2023 we have Lego advent calendars, Pokemon advent calendars and calendars filled with every kind of sweet and children’s toy you can think of. How can they possibly choose? verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{ All of the advent calendars in this section of guide, at the time of writing, are gluten free and safe for people with coeliac disease. Top 3 product highlights: Olaplex No 3, Full Size; Augustinus Bader Rich Cream, Full Size; Charlotte Tilbury Bella Sofia Palette, Full Size. Top 3 product highlights: Roller Lash mascara full-size; The POREfessional Lite Primer; Hoola matte bronzer mini.Yep, Nestlé has revealed that 2018 is the year they've launched an advent, for the iconic chocolate brand that has been around since 1936. Not all advent calendars have such dramatic cost-to-value ratios, but the basic principle is that you get more than you pay for. Here are the best we’ve found this year, with plenty of time to buy them before December 1. Unless they sell out! Plus the choice of gluten and dairy free advent calendars in the UK seems to be expanding more and more every year. PSA: This might just be our favourite makeup advent calendar of 2023 (at the very least, it surely falls into our top 10). It’s safe to say that this year’s Benefit beauty advent calendar definitely exceeded our expectations. Inside, you’ll find a total of 24 of some of the brand’s best-selling products (we’re talking everything from the cult-favourite POREfessional primer, the viral Roller Lash mascara, the iconic Hoola bronzer and, of course, *multiple* brow goodies). Did we mention that you’ll also find a brush inside too? An easy 10/10. As well as the classic Toffee Penny, Green Triangle and Caramel Swirl, the countdown to 25 December also includes the giant Purple One, said to be the nation’s favourite, and a giant Strawberry Delight.

This list is by no means inclusive but contains as many advent calendars as I could find and will hopefully provide a good starting point. Are advent calendars gluten free? It's safe to say that a Quality Street selection box is a MUST at Christmas, and for the first time ever you can now enjoy the treats in advent calendar form. We've already seen a truly impressive line-up of luxury brands that have already dropped their own beauty advent calendars, including the likes of Harvey Nichols, Jo Malone, LookFantastic, Origins, Sisley Paris, Lumene, Kate Somerville, Aveda, House of Fraser, Charlotte Tilbury, 111SKIN, Phillip Kingsley, Eve Lom, Net-A-Porter, bareMinerals and Dr. Barbara Sturm and many, many more. I always tend to go for a really simple gluten free advent calendar because I like to keep things super simple. What is the best beauty advent calendar on the market?” or “Which beauty advent calendar is worth the most?” is something that we get asked on a daily basis. In short, it depends on the brands you love and the kinds of products you’re after. This year, the GLAMOUR readers are loving the Sephora Beauty Advent Calendar as well as the Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar, and we're not in the slightest bit surprised as to why…

If you're planning on getting your hands on more than one, there are also a whole host of alcoholic advent calendars up for grabs this year, as well as some wild non-chocolate options and some gorgeous beauty advent calendars. Can it be December already? Oh hell, maybe we'll just get one for every month of the year while we're here. Our top five favourite chocolate advent calendars: Nestle has confirmed that the popular sweet, which was added to the range in 2016, has been removed from tins this year. In a statement, the manufacturer explained: “The Quality Street assortment has never been static and we often change the mix from year to year. Top 3 product highlights: Fenty Skin Fat Water Pore-Refining Toner Serum 10ml; Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops 40ml; Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Matte Liquid Liner; Philip Kingsley Elasti-Styler 5-in-1 Treatment 100ml.

Top 3 product highlights: The Ritual of Namaste Anti-Aging Serum 10ml; The Ritual of Ayurveda Rich Body Oil 100ml; The Ritual of Karma Body Lotion Mousse 150ml. Top 3 product highlights: Poets of Berlin eau de parfum 10ml; Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream 15ml; Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant. If you're not avoiding dairy, many 'normal' advent calendars in the seasonal aisle are free from gluten-containing ingredients anyway.

As far as luxury advent calendars go, we're basically spoilt for choice. And the good news is that we've seen quite a handful of options that are genuinely worth the splurge. This, of course, includes Harvey Nichols, Jo Malone, NARS, Bobbi Brown, Harrods, Vogue, Dior, YSL and Pennhaligon's.