If you’re not sure what to give the beauty lover in your life this year, we have just the thing: a beauty advent calendar. Filled with different surprises for each day, an advent calendar is the gift that keeps on giving…right up until Christmas Eve. And it’s a fun way to try new skincare, haircare or makeup products. You can opt for a calendar from a single brand like Charlotte Tilbury or a specific retailer like Saks Fifth Avenue. Or present them with a calendar that’s filled with best sellers from Revolve. Whether the lucky recipient is a total beginner with makeup or a full-blown skincare connoisseur, we’ve rounded up 20 of the best beauty advent calendars for everyone on your list.
The 20 Best Beauty Advent Calendars for a Little Surprise and Delight This Holiday
From Charlotte Tilbury to La Mer
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The Best Beauty Advent Calendars at a Glance
How We Chose the Best Beauty Advent Calendars
We spent weeks looking at advent calendars across all of the different categories within beauty, including makeup, skincare, fragrances, bodycare and more. We also made sure to pick calendars that offered the most value (like the Ulta Beauty 24 Days of Self Care Advent Calendar, which costs $60, but is worth a whopping $250). And of course, we looked at tried-and-true retailers (with fast shipping options) like Amazon, Ulta, Saks and Nordstrom to round out the list. Keep reading for the top 20 beauty advent calendars to buy now.
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Best Overall
1. LOOKFANTASTIC Beauty Advent Calendar
What We Like
- features popular brands across categories
- includes 12 full-size items
- valued at $700
What We Don't Like
- it's selling out fast
LookFantastic
If you’re looking for the *ultimate* beauty advent calendar, this one exceeds expectations. It’s packed with skincare, haircare and makeup from some of our favorite brands like NARS, Sol De Janeiro and Color Wow. You’ll definitely be getting the most bang for your buck with this pick (especially considering there are 12 full-size items hidden in the boxes). We’re also pretty confident in saying that you’d win your annual Secret Santa.
Fast Facts:
- Number of Products: 27
- What’s Included: Iconic London Day to Slay Eyeshadow Palette, Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Moisture Essence, Color Wow Dream Clean Duo, MAC Cosmetics MACStack Mascara Mega Brush, Grande Cosmetics GrandeLASH-MD Lash Enhancing Serum, NARS ‘Orgasm’ Blusher, Sol De Janeiro Bum Bum Cream, Origins Mega Mushroom Treatment, Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge, First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream, Avant Skincare Hyaluronic Acid Molecular Boost Eye Cream, Ciaté Dewy Skin Vitamin C Glass Glow Primer, Coco and Eve Like a Virgin Super Nourishing Coconut & Fig Hair Mask, Rituals Ritual of Jing Body Scrub, Eve Lom Rescue Mask, Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse and Medik8 C-Tetra Serum, Nudestick Gel Colour Lip + Cheek Balm, Aery Living x LOOKFANTASTIC Winter Thyme Candle, LOOKFANTASTIC 4-piece Makeup Brush Set and Velvet Pouch, Eyeko Black Magic Liquid Eyeliner, ESPA Positivity Bath and Shower Gel, IsoClean Sponge Cleaner, Dr. PawPaw Collagen Lip Oil, BeautyPro Retinol Eye Mask, Disciple Shadow Work AHA Brightening Serum
- When It Ships: available now
Best for Beauty Newbies
2. Sephora Collection Advent Calendar
What We Like
- a mix across categories
- under $50
- valued at $93
What We Don't Like
- travel sizes only
Sephora
Have someone in your life who’s starting to take an interest in beauty? Help them with this Sephora Collection advent calendar, which comes with skincare, makeup, bath, nails and accessories straight from the retailer. Suggest an at-home spa day together, so you can try out the face masks—or they can step up their makeup game with any of the lipsticks, eyeliners and rhinestones included within.
Fast Facts:
- Number of Products: 24
- What’s Included: two eye masks, two shower creams, two nail polishes, cleansing wipes, black mascara, top coat, hydrator, red lip pencil, makeup sponge, skin gel, facial gua sha, charcoal nose strip, face mask, red creamy lip stain, pocket mirror, lip mask, hair tie, nail file, brightening eye cream, face and nail rhinestones, pencil eyeliner
- When It Ships: available now
Best Nails Calendar
3. Olive & June Christmas Calendar
What We Like
- members get a discount
- valued at $127
What We Don't Like
- some items can slip out of boxes (i.e., nail stickers)
Olive & June
The bestie who always has her nails done deserves a box filled with nail care tools and new polishes. This Olive & June calendar comes with six mini polishes in festive shade names like “Rudolph” and “Glitter Elf”, as well as, all of your nail art essentials (like stickers, a nail art pen and a gold poppy) to perfect their budding design skills.
Fast Facts:
- Number of Products: 25
- What’s Included: three long-lasting polishes, three quick dry polishes, glossy top coat, quick dry top coat, gold poppy, nail file, overnight hand treatment, nail art stickers, remover pot, dry drops, cuticle serum, buffer, clean up brush, nail strengthener, French press-on nails, nail art pen, red satin scrunchie
- When It Ships: mid-October
Best Splurge
4. Dr. Barbara Sturm Holiday Advent Calendar
What We Like
- includes best-sellers
- great for oily and combo skin
What We Don't Like
- pricey
Dr. Barbara Sturm
Mom deserves the finer things in life and this luxe calendar certainly fits the bill. The limited edition set features best-sellers from Dr. Barbara Sturm to upgrade her entire skincare routine. The collection promises to combat dryness and dullness, while also reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles with serums (like niacinamide and vitamin C), face creams and cleansers. Though the top notch products are certainly the main stars of the show, the gift box is noteworthy as well (seriously, it’s so glamorous you won’t even have to wrap it).
Fast Facts:
- Number of Products: 24
- What’s Included: six serums, three face creams, face mask, night cream,cleansing cream, lip balm, body cream, balancing toner, clarifying mask, molecular hair & scalp comb, neck cream, eye cream, anti-pollution drops, makeup remover, enzyme cleanser, hand cream, glow drops
- When It Ships: available now
Best Candles Calendar
5. Voluspa 12 Day Advent Calendar
What We Like
- includes best-sellers
- features seasonal scents
- valued at $85
What We Don't Like
- offers short burning time
Voluspa
Your giftee’s home will smell amazing after you surprise them with this beauty advent calendar. Each day features a different best-selling candle from the brand—and all of them are seasonally appropriate. (See: Spiced Pumpkin Latte and Cinnamon Woods.) The calendar comes with 12 fragrances housed in individual 1.25 oz votives to make burning the wicks easy. Note: The calendar doesn’t come with a lighter, but you can easily add this one to their gift bag.
Fast Facts:
- Number of Products: 12
- What’s Included: Sparkling Cuvée candle, Panjore Lychee candle, Goji and Tarocco Orange candle, Spiced Pumpkin Latte candle, Baltic Amber candle, Gilt Pomander and Hinoki candle, French Cade and Lavender candle, White Cypress candle, Kalahari Watermelon candle, Tahitian Coconut Vanilla candle, Cinnamon Woods candell, Forbidden Fig candle
- When It Ships: available now
Best 12 Day Set
6. Bobbi Brown 12 Days of Glow Advent Calendar
What We Like
- features three full-size items
- valued at $290
What We Don't Like
- features mostly mini sizes
Bobbi Brown
The “12 Days of Glow” calendar from Bobbi Brown provides all the essentials needed to create an anytime look. If your gift recipient likes to keep their makeup simple, this set includes eyeshadow sticks, highlighting powder and face base to get the job done. While most of the products come in mini sizes, it does come with a full-size mascara, lip tint and cream shadow stick.
Fast Facts:
- Number of Products: 12
- What’s Included: full sizelip tint, full size mascara, full size cream shadow stick, mini foundation brush, travel-size face base, travel-size highlighting powder, travel-size shimmer brick, deluxe-size cleaning oil, two deluxe-size cream shadow stick, deluxe-size lip color, deluxe-size makeup remover
- When It Ships: available now
Internet Favorite
7. Charlotte Tilbury Lucky Chest of Beauty Secrets Advent Calendar
What We Like
- includes two full-size products
- valued at $279
What We Don't Like
- features mostly mini sizes
Charlotte Tilbury
This comprehensive box set features two full-size and 10 travel-size goodies for your trend savvy friend. In each draw, they’ll find top rated (and super viral) items like the Magic Cream, Pillow Talk Blush Wand and the Magic Lip Oil Crystal Elixir. With a value of $279, they’ll get a sweet deal on some of the brand’s most splurge-worthy products. Also, can we talk about the bejeweled box? It’s an extra gift in and of itself.
Fast Facts:
- Number of Products: 12
- What’s Included: Hot Lips 2 lipstick, Magic lip oil, Magic Cream, Magic Serum, Hollywood complexion brush, Pillow Talk beauty blush wand, Beauty Light highlighter wand, Collagen lip bath gloss, Rock ‘n’ Kohl eyeliner pencil, Lip Cheat lip liner
- When It Ships: available now
Best Value
8. Ulta Beauty 24 Days of Self Care Advent Calendar
What We Like
- features popular skincare brands
- valued at $250
What We Don't Like
- travel sizes only
Ulta
This Ulta Beauty advent calendar is a great way to help big sis take a PTO day. The “24 Days of Self Care” set includes some of the most beloved brands across categories. They can work on their haircare with Briogeo, Olaplex and Living Proof. Or they can elevate their skincare routine with CosRx, Sunday Riley or Supergoop. You’re also getting a really good deal overall, as the gift box values at $250—which is four times more than what you’re actually paying for it. And hey, we won’t judge if you get a second set for yourself.
Fast Facts:
- Number of Products: 24
- What’s Included: Belif Aqua Bomb Sleeping Mask, Briogeo Don't Despair Repair! Deep Conditioning Mask, Cosrx The Retinol Cream, Dermalogica Deluxe Daily Microfoliant, Drybar Liquid Glass Smoothing Sealant, Exuviance Overnight Transformation Complex, Living Proof Advanced Clean Dry Shampoo, Origins Plantscription Multi-Powered Youth Serum, Perricone Cold Plasma Plus+ Sub-D/Neck, Philosophy Smooth Glow Moisturizer, Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Cream Hydrating Moisturizer, Sunday Riley Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment, Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen Spf 40, Tan Luxe The Face Light/Medium, Too Faced Lip Injection Extreme Lip Gloss, Vacation Eau de Toilette, Juice Beauty Green Apple Peel Full Strength Exfoliating Mask, Kopari Beauty Moisture Whipped Ceramide Cream Deluxe, Murad Retinol Resculpt Overnight Treatment, Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector, Patchology Flashpatch Rejuvenating Eye Gels, Peace Out Skincare 10-Dot Acne Dots, Strivectin Tl Advanced Tightening Neck Cream, Tula Skincare The Cult Classic Purifying Face Cleanser
- When It Ships: available now
Best Body Care Calendar
9. L’Occitane Classic Beauty Advent Calendar
What We Like
- great scents
- great for dry skin
- valued at $115
What We Don't Like
- travel sizes only
L'Occitane
Calling all L’Occitane fans. This set gives your giftee 24 ways to cleanse and moisturize their skin. Whether they’re looking for a hand cream, a bath gel or a shampoo, the signature calendar has it all. And for a $115 value, you can't go wrong with these shower favorites, especially since they’re loaded with nourishing ingredients (like shea butter, almond oil and citrus essential oil) and come in delicious scents of verbena and cherry blossom.
Fast Facts:
- Number of Products: 24
- What’s Included: two body lotions, three hand creams, two body creams, two shampoos, three shower gels, three soaps, hand balm, body oil-in-serum, shower cream, eye contour, retinol cream, conditioner, bath cube, facial cream, nail file
- When It Ships: available now
Best for New Parents
10. The Body Shop The Advent of Change
What We Like
- features top-sellers
- valued at $168
What We Don't Like
- heavy box
The Body Shop
Know any new parents in need of an at-home spa day? Treat them to this pampering calendar from The Body Shop. Filled with sheet masks, bath bubbles and shower gels, each item will bring them some much needed TLC (and holiday cheer). Plus, it comes in a festive box with each drawer sparking positive change through self-love, self-care and sustainability action items.
Fast Facts:
- Number of Products: 24
- What’s Included: two shower creams, two soaps, two hand balms, two hand creams, four shower gels, two body butters, toner, loofah, shampoo, conditioner, facial wash, facial mask, hair claw, vitamin E sheet mask, lip butter, shower scrub
- When It Ships: available now
Best Makeup Calendar
11. MAC Frosted Frenzy Advent Calendar
What We Like
- features top-sellers
- valued at $543
What We Don't Like
- travel sizes only
MAC
MAC is making sure your holiday looks are covered this year. Their 24-day calendar has all the makeup you’ll need—straight from their best-sellers list. Plus, it comes with all new shades that can only be found in this limited edition set. From the MACstack mascara to the many velvety lipstick options, there are plenty of mini treaures hidden behind every door to last through the season.
Fast Facts:
- Number of Products: 24
- What’s Included: three eyeliners, three eyeshadows, two lip glosses, two lip pencil, two Lipglass products, six lipsticks, liquid lipstick, mascara, hydration serum, Prep + Prime lip treatment
- When It Ships: available now
Best for Popular Brands
12. Saks Fifth Avenue 25 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar
What We Like
- features popular brands
- valued at $560
What We Don't Like
- travel sizes only
Saks
Don’t sleep on Saks Fifth Avenue’s calendar, which comes stocked with skincare, haircare, makeup and fragrance minis. For 25 days, your fancy friend will discover fan-favorites like Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream, Olaplex No.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask and Gucci Beauty Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardena, to name a few. Plus, the decorative gift box is inspired by the iconic NYC holiday windows, which is just the icing on the Yule Log cake.
Fast Facts:
- Number of Products: 25
- What’s Included: Guerlain Abeille Royale Advanced Youth Watery Oil, Clé de Peau Beauté Enhancing Eye Contour Cream Supreme, Cellcosmet Activator Gel, Sisley Hair Rituel Volumizing Spray, Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream, Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum, RéVIVE Masque de Brilliance, 111SKIN Celestial Black Diamond Retinol Oil, Olaplex No.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask, Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Mascara Deluxe, Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Cream Deluxe, Aesop Resurrection Rinse-Free Hand Wash, Philip B. Forever Shine Shampoo, Balmain Hair Couture Travel Texturizing Salt Spray, Initio Hedonist Initiation Extrait de Parfum, Christian Louboutin Loubirouge Eau de Parfum, Christian Louboutin Volumaxima Mascara, Kjaer Weiss Cream Blush in Blossoming, Parfums de Marly Layton Shower Gel, Molton Brown Infusing Eucalyptus Bath & Shower Ge, Gucci Beauty Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardena Mini, Maison Francis Kurkdjian À La Rose Mini Candle, Peter Thomas Roth Instant Firmx Temporary Eye Tightener, Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Hydrating Body Cream, Nest New York Crystallized Ginger & Vanilla Bean Mini Votive Candle, Kevyn Aucoin Indecent Mascara, Diptyque Roses Mini Candle, Orveda The Vital Sap
- When It Ships: available now
Best Luxury
13. La Mer The World of La Mer Advent Calendar
What We Like
- features top-sellers
- valued at $720
What We Don't Like
- pricey
La Mer
La Mer is one of the most luxurious skincare brands out there with a celebrity fan base that includes the likes of Beyoncé and Blake Lively. So, if your bestie wants to live like the stars, this limited-edition calendar should be on your radar. Featuring top sellers like the Crème de la Mer, The Regenerating Serum and The Eye Concentrate, they’ll be able to enjoy generously sized samples (that are also easy to take on-the-go).
Fast Facts:
- Number of Products: 12
- What’s Included: two serums, micellar water, essence lotion, intensive mask, eye cream, hand treatment, lip polish, lip balm, body cream, moisturizing cream, face moisturizer
- When It Ships: available now
Best Budget
14. Clarins 12 Day Advent Calendar
What We Like
- features top-sellers
- valued at $215
What We Don't Like
- travel sizes only
Calrins
Get everything you'll need to keep your skin nourished and hydrated from head to toe this winter. This 12-day box set includes an eye cream, a cleanser, a face moisturizer, a hand cream, a body lotion *and* pretty extras like lip gloss, blush and mascara. And with a value of $215 at just a $79 price tag, you’ll also be scoring a sweet deal.
Fast Facts:
- Number of Products: 12
- What’s Included: two makeup primers, beauty balm, lip oil, foaming cleanser, eye cream, moisturizer, body lotion, hand and nail treatment cream, micellar water, lip gloss, black mascara
- When It Ships: available now
Best for Makeup Beginners
15. Benefit Cosmetics All I Want Beauty Advent Calendar
What We Like
- features top-sellers
- valued at $329
What We Don't Like
- features mostly minis
Benefit Cosmetics
Gift the makeup maven in your life some top-sellers from Benefit Cosmetics like the Porefessional Primer, 24Hr Brow Setter and the HoolaBOP. The 24-day calendar has everything they’ll need for a full face of makeup, including a setting spray, cheek brush and lip oil, in mini and full sizes.
Fast Facts:
- Number of Products: 24
- What’s Included: two primers, three eyebrow gels, five mascaras, lip oil, bronzer, foam cleanser, face mask, toner, setting spray, brow pencil, three blushes, brow wax, matte lipstick, cheek brush
- When It Ships: available now
Best Skincare Calendar
16. Fresh Advent Calendar Skincare
What We Like
- features top-sellers
- valued at $503
What We Don't Like
- features mostly minis
Fresh
Treat your special someone to a set of skincare staples from Fresh. The advent calendar includes best-sellers like the Soy Face Cleanser, Sugar Lip Treatment and the Black Tea Moisturize with key ingredients like black tea, hyaluronic acid, and sugar to help nourish the skin. Bonus: Everything comes in festively colored boxes to keep long after the holidays are over.
Fast Facts:
- Number of Products: 24
- What’s Included: seven moisturizers, three face masks, lip treatment, three lip balm, two serums, lip mask, face oil, face cleanser, eye cream, essence, exfoliating face wash
- When It Ships: available now
Best Retailer Calendar
17. Revolve 2023 Advent Calendar
What We Like
- features popular brands
- valued at $481
What We Don't Like
- flimsy boxes
Revolve
If your bestie is constantly browsing through the Revolve site, they’re going to love their advent calendar. The snazzy set features top-rated beauty products from brands like Summer Fridays, Augustinus Bader and Briogeo. Whether they’re looking for a face mask, hair oil or a blush, treat them to 24 fun possibilities in skincare, makeup and haircare. Psst, at least six of the surprises are full-size products, sign us up.
Fast Facts:
- Number of Products: 24
- What’s Included: Kopari Deluxe Ultra Restore Body Butter, That JLo Glow Serum Deluxe, Nest Holiday Mini Votive, Jouer Cosmetics Essential Lip Enhancer in Rose, R+Co High Dive Moisture & Shine Creme, Starface Hydro-Star, Sol De Janeiro Brazilian Glossy Nourishing Hair Oil, Peter Thomas Roth Instant FirmX Eye Deluxe, Summer Fridays Mini Jet Lag Mask, Osea Salts of the Earth Body Scrub, Benefit Cosmetics Liquid Lip Blush & Cheek Tint, Tower28 Beauty MakeWaves Mascara, Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel, Youthforia Pregame Primer Daily Protective Primer, Augustinus Bader Rich Cream, Briogeo Aloe & Oat Bar, Oribe Royal Blowout Heat Styling Spray, Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen Body SPF 40, Pat McGrath Mini PermaGel Ultra Glide Eye Pencil, Dr. Barbara Sturm The Good C Serum, Solaris SLNY Cryotherapy Massager, RèVive Moisturizing Renewal Cream Nightly Retexturizer, Charlotte Tilbury Hyaluronic Happikiss, Dibs Beauty Status Stick
- When It Ships: mid-October
Best Haircare Calendar
18. Philip B 8 Days of Hanukkah Calendar
What We Like
- features top-sellers
What We Don't Like
- it actually contains seven haircare products
Philip B
If your aunt is looking to change up her haircare routine, consider gifting her this 8-day calendar for the holidays. In honor of Hanukkah, the recipient gets a week of full-size and mini best-selling Philip B products. From the Peppermint Avocado Shampoo to the Detangling Toning Mist, they’ll show up to the family gathering with luscious locks.
Fast Facts:
- Number of Products: 8
- What’s Included: shampoo, conditioner, conditioning water, deep conditioner, hair oil, detangling toning mist, keychain
- When It Ships: mid-October
Best for Teens
19. Le Mini Macaron “12 Days of Nails” Advent Calendar
What We Like
- includes top-sellers and limited edition items
- comes with a festive box
What We Don't Like
- travel sizes only
Le Mini Macaron
Feed into your niece’s interest in nails by giving her this adorable advent calendar from Le Mini Macaron. It has all the essentials for a great holiday manicure—from six gel polishes to a LED lamp to prep tools. Once she’s done with her own mani, perhaps you can request a new holiday look for auntie?
Fast Facts:
- Number of Products: 8
- What’s Included: six gel polish, gel top coat, three nail files, mini sanding sponge, ten cleansing pads, 20 gel removal wraps, one sheet of nail stickers, mini LED lamp
- When It Ships: available now
Best for Christmas Fanatics
20. Rituals 3D The Ritual of Advent Calendar
What We Like
- comes in a unique 3D box design
- valued at $213
What We Don't Like
- travel sizes only
Rituals
This festive calendar comes with everything your gift recipient would possibly need to keep their skin hydrated this winter—and then some. Aside from shower gels, body creams and mists, there are also four mini candles to light up their homes. Plus, the calendar itself turns into a 3D model of a Christmas tree (with string lights included!) to add to their holiday decor. But if you really want to surprise them, you have the option to have it packed in a discreet golden box (with a blue bow), so they won’t know what they’re in for until they unwrap your snazzy gift.
Fast Facts:
- Number of Products: 24
- What’s Included: two body oils, three shower gel, four candles, fragrance sticks, soap bar, face mask, body mist, fortune balms, shampoo, conditioner, body cream, day cream, scrub glove, coconut milk bath, body elixir, hair mask, body scrub, hand lotion, spoon
- When It Ships: available now
Additional Things You Should Know
What Are Some Things to Consider When Shopping for a Beauty Advent Calendar?
When it comes to finding a beauty advent calendar, there are a few things to keep in mind.
- Ask yourself, do you want a box that only has skincare, haircare or makeup products? Or do you want a mix of beauty products across categories?
- Next, consider whether you or your gift recipient would prefer products from a specific brand or get to try a bunch of different brands in one set?
- Finally, analyze how many products come in each set to get a sense for its total value and take a close look at shipping times.
What Are the Most Popular Beauty Advent Calendars?
Although we’re not in the thick of the holiday season just yet, there are a few popular picks to get a headstart on your shopping list. A quick look through social media and it seems that people are sticking with annual beauty advent calendars like LookFantastic and Charlotte Tilbury, who never disappoint with their splurge-worthy sets. Another advent calendar we’re predicting is going to be huge this year is the MAC set, which features some of the brand’s best-sellers and has many TikTokers adding it to their wishlists.