Fall has only just arrived, but that doesn’t mean we’re not already looking ahead to what this year’s holiday season will have to offer. (That is, if you’ve been good this year.) And while it may feel early — after all, Halloween is two months away — that hasn’t deterred brands from releasing some of their big-ticket holiday items. Case in point: Beauty-stuffed advent calendars.
While these blockbuster sets usually come at a premium price point, that’s for a few reasons: They tend to be limited in quantity, feature exquisite packaging, and contain myriad products, including full sizes or limited-edition shades.
All that’s to say that the beauty-filled advent calendars you’ll find here are not only marvelous to ooh and aah at but also provide a surprisingly good value, given the ample contents inside. (Pro tip: Find a buddy to go halfsies with and divide the spoils.) And while advent calendars are inherently an exercise in patience, we won’t tell if you open up all the teeny-tiny doors the day it arrives on your doorstep…
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Benefit Cosmetics Advent Calendar 2024
We can always count on Benefit to dream up a whimsical take on holiday sets, and this year’s blockbuster advent calendar (reimagined as a shopping basket) is chock full of all your Bene-faves. Encased in 24 mini boxes, you’ll find a mix of full-size and miniature mascaras, blushes, lip tints, skincare, and much, much more.
Benefit Cosmetics The Gorgeous Grocer, $, available at Benefit Cosmetics
La Mer Advent Calendar 2024
If you really want to knock the socks off of the skincare-obsessed friend on your list (maybe that’s you!), look no further than this La Mer advent calendar. With $720 worth of product inside, the lucky recipient is all but bound to enter 2025 looking as radiant as ever.
La Mer The World of La Mer 12-Day Advent Calendar, $, available at Saks Fifth Avenue
Lush Advent Calendar 2024
Calling all Lushies: If you love nothing more than taking a gorgeously scented, candy-colored bath, then Lush’s advent calendars (yes, there are two this year) are for you. The High Street version (named after Lush’s first-ever store at 29 High Street in Poole, England) has 25 delightful bath goodies that bring the magic of Christmas to your tub. Then, there’s the Lush Advent Calendar, encased in a reusable trunk so you can restock it with anything from jewelry to makeup. Featuring eleven products that you’ll only find in the advent calendar (including fan faves from past holiday collections), this unique set is sure to encourage some much-needed self-care this holiday season.
Lush Advent Calendar, $, available at Lush
Lush 29 High Street Christmas Advent Calendar, $, available at Lush
The Body Shop Advent Calendar 2024
Another beloved British bath brand (say that five times fast!) is The Body Shop, whose jam-packed advent calendar is filled to the brim with body butters, shower gels, and soaps galore. Plus, at just under $60, it’s among the more affordable ones you’ll find this season.
The Body Shop Holiday Beauty Advent Calendar, $, available at Amazon
L’Occitane Advent Calendar 2024
Getting anything from French beauty brand L’Occitane is always a treat, but perhaps even more so when unboxed from a visually stunning advent calendar. Inside this luxe set, you’ll find six full-size products alongside minis of the brand’s most bestselling beauty treasures.
L’Occitane Premium Advent Calendar, $, available at L’Occitane
Liberty London Advent Calendar 2024
If you can’t hop on a flight to Heathrow this holiday season, this advent calendar from Liberty London is the next best thing. Not only is the packaging utterly divine, but there’s over $1,500 (!) worth of luxury products inside from brands like Augustinus Bader, Byredo, and Sunday Riley among others.
Liberty London The Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar 2024, $, available at Liberty London
Charlotte Tilbury
No one brings the glamour quite like Charlotte Tilbury. The makeup artist to the stars has outdone herself this year with a luxe wardrobe of makeup and skin-care gems — among them her Magic Cream and beloved Pillow Talk lipstick.
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Charlotte Tilbury CHARLOTTE’S LUCKY CHEST OF BEAUTY SECRETS, $, available at Charlotte Tilbury
Neiman Marcus
It doesn’t get more fancy-pants than Neiman’s, right? Indulge in the best of the best with this advent calendar featuring a mix of full- and miniature treasures from Augustinus Bader, Sisley-Paris, and many others.
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Neiman Marcus Beauty Holiday Advent Calendar 2023, $, available at Neiman Marcus
Elemis
This skincare advent calendar is bursting at the seams with $749 worth of luxe products from British beauty brand Elemis, making it the ultimate gift for the beauty lover on your list.
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Elemis First Class Skincare Advent Calendar, $, available at Elemis
Olive & June
Olive & June’s 2023 nail advent calendars are still in stock. Don’t miss out on snapping up these jam-packed sets of all things cuticle care, polish, stickers, and more.
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Olive & June 25 Days Of Mani Magic Advent Calendar, $, available at Olive & June
Olive & June 8 Days Of Mani Magic Advent Calendar, $, available at Olive & June
Bobbi Brown
Makeup artist Bobbi Brown is known for her mastery of glowy, natural beauty — and this festive set includes everything you need to achieve her signature look: Multi-dimensional blush, skin-care minis, creamy eyeshadow sticks, and more.
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Bobbi Brown 12 Days of Glow Advent Calendar, $, available at Ulta
Anthropologie
From Caudalie to Sunday Riley, this illustrated 24-piece box features a hit list of Anthro beauty bestsellers that are sure to delight.
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George & Viv 24 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar, $, available at Anthropologie
Revolve Beauty Advent Calendar
Revolve may be best known for its going-out ‘fits and enviable accessories, but if you’re not acquainted with the A+ beauty offerings, allow this advent calendar to be your introduction. From Starface to Tower 28, Summer Fridays, Dr. Barbara Sturm, and more, this is one seriously stacked set.
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Revolve Beauty 2023 Advent Calendar, $, available at Revolve
Sephora
The destination for all things beauty knows a thing or two about gifting, so it’s no surprise that Sephora’s knocked it out of the park with its very own advent calendar. Featuring Sephora Collection faves, this gift set is chock-full of high-quality makeup at an accessible price point.
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Sephora Collection Advent Calendar, $, available at Sephora
Voluspa
When else but during the holiday season can you get 12 mini candles in one glorious box set? Unboxing them may last be fleeting, but hours of scent are forever.
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Voluspa 12 Day Advent Calendar, $, available at Sephora
Saks Fifth Avenue
“A” is for Augustinus Bader, “B” is for Barbara Sturm, “C” is for Clé de Peau…is there any bougie brand left out of Saks’ impossibly posh beauty advent calendar?
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Saks Fifth Avenue Saks 25 Days Of Beauty Advent Calendar, $, available at Saks Fifth Avenue
Net-A-Porter
Net-A-Porter’s ultra-luxe 15-piece advent calendar contains a mix of full- and mini-sized treasures, including beauty products, accessories, and more. Plus, the lantern-shaped box is peppered with twinkling LED lights for a truly showstopping unboxing experience.
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Net-A-Porter The Ultimate Gift Set, $, available at Net-A-Porter
Fresh
This blockbuster set from Fresh includes all the fan favorites the brand has to offer: Soy Face Cleanser, tinted lip balms, black tea-infused moisturizers, and more.
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Fresh Advent Calendar Skincare Set, $, available at Fresh
Ulta Beauty
Ulta girlies, this is the advent calendar for you. Inside the pretty gold box, you’ll find 24 treasures from brands like Supergoop!, Sunday Riley, Drybar, and Briogeo, among other notable names.
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Ulta Beauty 24 Days of Self Care Advent Calendar, $, available at Ulta
Dermstore
For the skin-care fanatic on your list, you won’t find a better gift than Dermstore’s advent calendar, bursting at the seams with $765 (!) worth of products from 111Skin, Dr. Loretta, Skin Gym, and more.
Dermstore 2022 Advent Calendar, $, available at DermStore
MAC
MAC never disappoints with its holiday offerings, and they’ve pulled out all the stops for its 2023 Frosted Frenzy Advent Calendar. Behind all 24 doors, you’ll find MAC faves like the new Macstack Mascara, Powder Kiss lipstick, Lipglass, and much more.
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MAC Cosmetics Frosted Frenzy Advent Calendar, $, available at MAC Cosmetics
Diptyque
Revel in the spirit of Noël with Diptyque’s made-in-France candles, home diffusers, fragrances, which include something for everyone.
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Diptyque Holiday Advent Calendar (Limited Edition), $, available at Bluemercury
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