ESPA's wellness calendar stars over £600 worth of self-care treats for £190

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If there’s one thing we could all use a little more of during the festive season, it’s time to slow down. Between the Christmas shopping, gift wrapping, social plans and endless to-do lists, December can feel like one long rush. Which is exactly why the ESPA Moments of Wellness Advent Calendar 2026 feels like such a lovely idea.

Priced at £190 and boasting a combined value of £624, this luxury beauty advent calendar is designed to bring a little everyday indulgence into the countdown to Christmas. Behind its 25 drawers, you’ll find a carefully curated mix of skincare, bodycare, aromatherapy and accessories, with everything you need to create a little spa experience at home.

And while the impressive product value is certainly a selling point, what I love most about this calendar is that it encourages you to make a little more time for yourself. Of course, the products themselves are important, too, with the haul containing 25 products, from full-size favourites to deluxe-sized skincare and bodycare, alongside some beautiful lifestyle accessories.

The skincare selection includes products from ESPA’s popular Optimal Skin and Tri-Active ranges, with cleansers, moisturisers, serums, masks and treatments designed to support a more indulgent daily routine. There are also nourishing bodycare products, aromatic bath and shower treats, and targeted treatments to help you unwind after a long day.

Among my top picks was the Muscle Rescue Balm which is a great post-gym treatment, or for helping unwind after a stressful day. With notes of peppermint, eucalyptus and clove bud, it’s got a really invigorating scent and quickly becomes one of those products you can’t imagine your routine without.

One of the highest value items in the edit is the Tri-Active Regenerating Bio-Retinol Sleeping Serum, with a standalone value of £89. This one is great for anyone looking to elevate their evening skincare routine as it’s designed to support smoother-looking, brighter and more radiant skin.

My third favourite formula was the Pink Hair and Scalp Mud, which I often feel is one of the more underrated products from ESPA. This is one to use when your scalp feels as though it needs a proper reset, whether that’s after using styling products or when you’re experiencing dryness. It’s pampering yet playful, and I love the idea of using this as part of a slower Sunday self-care session.

But it’s not all just skin and bodycare – there are also some gorgeous accessories in here too, including a silk eye mask and scrunchie, a rose quartz gua sha tool and a deliciously scented Winter Spice candle – all of which work together to curate a cosy wellness routine (just add a glass of fizz into the mix for the ultimate night in).

Everything inside ESPA’s Advent Calendar:

Optimal Skin Pro-Cleanser 30ml
Optimal Skin Pro-Moisturiser 30ml
Refining Skin Polish 15ml
Replenishing Treatment Oil 30ml
Yuzu & Ginger Cleansing Sorbet 50ml
Optimal Skin Pro-Serum 30ml
Nourishing Lip Treatment 5ml
Tri-Active Regenerating Moisture Complex 30ml
Skin Rescue Balm 30g
Pink Hair and Scalp Mud 30ml
Clean & Green Detox Mask 30ml
Soothing Bath & Body Oil 15ml
Restorative Bath & Body Oil 15ml
Positivity Bath & Shower Gel 100ml
Tri Active™ Regenerating Bio-Retinol Sleeping Serum 30ml
Tri Active™ Regenerating Smooth & Firm Body Butter 100ml
Energising Bath & Shower Gel 30ml
Muscle Rescue Balm 15g
Exfoliating Body Polish 100ml
Silk Scrunchie
Overnight Hydration Therapy 15ml
Silk Eye Mask
Rose Quartz Gua Sha Tool
Winter Spice Candle 80g
Pomelo Lip Balm 10g

For me this is one of the most thoughtful calendars for 2026. Some beauty countdowns can feel a little bit chaotic and overwhelming, but this one is refreshingly calming. The mix of skincare, bodycare, bath products and accessories also makes it feel more varied than a calendar focused solely on facial skincare, making it easy to incorporate the products into different parts of your routine, whether that’s a morning cleanse, an evening treatment, a relaxing bath or a dedicated at-home spa night.

At £190, it’s certainly a luxury purchase, but with an advertised value of £624, it could be a worthwhile treat for an ESPA fan or someone who deserves a little extra pampering.