Bloomingdale's Advent Calendar Offers $1,252 in Beauty Products for $350

Bloomingdale's has priced its 2026 advent calendar at $350, a figure that reflects a combined product value of $1,252. The box contains 27 items from high-end beauty brands, including La Mer, Augustinus Bader, Sisley Paris, and Armani Beauty. This placement makes it one of the most expensive holiday countdowns available for the season.

Other major retailers are also entering the market with specific price points for their 2026 collections. YSL Beauty is selling a glossy burgundy case for $400 that holds $645 worth of makeup and fragrances. The set includes full-size lip products, a Couture Mini Clutch eyeshadow palette, and miniature versions of the brand's Libre, Black Opium, Y, and MYSLF scents.

Papier is targeting stationery enthusiasts with a $195 advent calendar. The box contains more than $375 in writing accessories, notebooks, and desk essentials. Items include rollerball pens, journals, sticky tabs, bookmarks, and wax-seal stickers. The set also features a miniature jigsaw puzzle and playing cards, with all gifts tucked inside a reusable drawer.

Voluspa is offering a $185 set that includes 12 petite candles in decorative glass vessels. Each candle provides approximately 25 hours of burn time. Scents in the collection include Mediterranean Lemon and Gingerbread Chalet. A gold-plated wick trimmer completes the package.

Nespresso has partnered with Swarovski for its 2026 Vertuo calendar, which costs $55. The box features an assortment of coffee capsules to be revealed throughout December. An exclusive collaborative accessory is located behind the final door of the display.

Alo is providing a seven-day wellness calendar that focuses on self-care products. The shortened countdown offers an alternative to the standard 24-day format used by most competitors. The collection includes items designed for fitness and relaxation.

The 2026 market for advent calendars includes both pop-culture and lifestyle options. LEGO is releasing sets inspired by Disney Princesses, Star Wars, and Marvel. The Marvel set contains 317 pieces and is recommended for ages 6 and up. Williams Sonoma is selling a 12-day calendar inspired by The Nightmare Before Christmas that includes Jack and Sally-shaped marshmallows and gummy spiders.