MEET OUR FIRST EVER BEAUTY ADVENT CALENDAR

Photographer, Adam Goodison; Creative Director, Natalie Brewster; Set Design, Jess Morgan; Food Stylist, Joanna Resiak.

The wait is finally over. Twenty-five days have never felt so good with the arrival of our first ever Beauty Advent Calendar, teeming with must-have products. From cult favourites to skincare staples and sought-after launches, our Buyers have been working tirelessly to curate an expert edit of beauty heroes to keep you looking, and feeling, fabulous throughout December and beyond. Plus, to sprinkle a little more beauty joy this holiday, one in 10 Advent Calendars discreetly conceal a surprise £50 Harvey Nichols gift card to prolong the beauty festivities.

From La Mer to La Prairie and Maison Francis Kurkdjian, the calendar is overflowing with your favourite beauty labels that are perfect for meeting all your beauty needs. Slip into moments of serenity with products for pampering behind Sunday’s doors, while Fridays and Saturdays conceal colour cosmetics perfect for dancing the night away, and hiding signs of the night before.

For extra festive indulgence, our Buyers have also included treatment vouchers from some of our hero beauty services, so you can enjoy a little me time during one of the busiest social seasons.

These calendars won’t be around for long, so run, don’t walk, to buy yours now. Read on for an exclusive unboxing of some of the power products that will be revealed as you open the calendar. The most beauty-full festive countdown yet is on…

Our first festive teaser is the highly-coveted scent by Maison Francis Kurkdjian. The cult Parisian fragrance house uses rare, pure essential oils to create scents tailored to our moods and lifestyles.

There's no better way to start your Maison Francis Kurkdjian collection than with the brand’s signature scent, Baccarat Rouge 540, which has quickly become one of this year's most popular perfumes among A-listers.

The timeless fragrance was born from an encounter between the perfumer and Baccarat, the French manufacturer of fine crystal. Kurkdjian “wanted a fragrance that translates the feeling of transparency and density. It is a contemporary fragrance by its name and scent that reflects the essence of Baccarat."

An amber floral scent, the fragrance strikes a balance between warm, woody and sweet with notes of jasmine, saffron, ambergris and cedar. Expect to receive a compliment for every spritz.

When the moment comes for a little me time, treat yourself to the Art of Beauty facial with Swiss brand, La Prairie. Renowned for its coveted, scientifically-advanced skincare, nearly all La Prairie’s products contain the Cellular Complex at the heart, a secret formula that enhances the skin’s natural renewal process.

The voucher earns you a complimentary 45-minute facial treatment with one of La Prairie’s expert consultants. Hosted in the privacy of a beauty room, this results-driven facial uses Swiss massage movements and powerful anti-ageing ingredients to reveal youthful skin. It’s the perfect escape for relaxing and rejuvenating a complexion in need.

Discover the lips of dreams this social season with the Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Lip Luminizer, a conditioning gloss that makes lips look instantly fuller, smoother and kissable, thanks to its peach and vanilla scent.

The three universal shades have all been picked by Rihanna herself, with Fu$$y providing a soft, romantic pink hue that is equally perfect for brunch with the girls and the dance floor. Rihanna’s inspiration for the product came from a desire to recreate a gloss that makes you want to put it on over and over again: “I made it because I wanted the girls to get kissed more.” Now, where is that mistletoe?

Your skincare routine shouldn't be without a pot of Crème de la Mer Moisturising Cream, the brand’s game-changing, original product born from 6,000 experiments and 12 years of searching. Described as the “moisturiser that started it all”, the highly-coveted product is adored by A-listers and skincare experts alike.

At the heart of the moisturiser is La Mer’s signature Miracle Broth, a fermented formula of sea kelp; vitamins and minerals; citrus oil; eucalyptus; sunflower; wheat germ and alfalfa. Fusing Miracle Broth with antioxidant lime tea, the moisturiser instantly soothes sensitivities and dryness. After long-term use, skin looks firmer and wrinkles appear diminished. Your miracle moisturiser awaits.

As one of the world’s most sought-after makeup artists, no beauty wish list is complete without a product from Charlotte Tilbury. To elevate your complexion capsule, our Beauty Buyers have included Eyes to Mesmerise in Chocolate Brown, a creamy eyeshadow that easily glides onto the skin for maximum impact with minimum effort.

With a molten smoky eye effect and strong staying power, it truly is the perfect party eyeshadow. To use the words of Charlotte Tilbury: “In the age of crystal, these are like crystal-like lights for the eyes.”

The power product also helps to protect your eyes the morning after, because we’re all guilty of skipping the cleanser occasionally. Infused with water and vitamin E, eyes are left hydrated and cooled with a youthful-looking finish.

The next stop on our unboxing journey takes us to Dr. Barbara Sturm's Face Cream. Fusing the power of science with skincare, Dr Barbara Sturm's products have earned her a cult following, with A-listers including Kim Kardashian and Victoria Beckham frequently praising her innovative ranges. As a world-renowned aesthetics doctor, her potent products work hard to target common complexion concerns, including signs of ageing, skin firmness and pollution.

Your skin’s dream day-to-night companion, Dr. Barbara Sturm’s signature component, purslane, helps to support skin repair and regeneration to reveal plumped, firm, and radiant skin 24/7. By day, the cream delivers an intense boost of hydration, and helps to fight against environmental damage. When used at night, you can expect to awaken to healthy-looking and refreshed skin.

For skincare that makes you feel good, and does good for the planet, look no further than cult favourite, Sunday Riley. Marrying the power of science and botanicals, the brand creates sustainable, cruelty-free products that work hard to solve common skincare concerns.

Meet C.E.O. Glow Vitamin C + Turmeric Face Oil. Infused with advanced Vitamin C and golden turmeric, the hydrating face oil delivers a healthy-looking glow while protecting skin from damage by free radicals. This clever combination of ingredients makes it the perfect post-party saviour after a big night. Time to get up and glow.

The must-have Harvey Nichols Beauty Advent Calendar is selling fast, so don't miss out on your last chance to shop. Get yours here.