The only thing better than a beauty gift is the many beauty gifts announced one by one throughout the month. This is exactly why advent calendars are so popular and fun. The ideal gift for the makeup addict, skincare enthusiast, or friend who already has everything. And this year’s beauty advent calendars range from a glittering makeup assortment (including Charlotte Tilbury’s Lucky Chest of Beauty Secrets) to Jo Malone’s festive fragrance collection.
This year’s best beauty advent calendars range from makeup-filled stashes to cult skincare… (+) collections.
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Because they are seasonal and often have limited quantities, some calendars may sell out quickly. That’s why we keep this roundup fresh with only the most popular options currently available, and we highly recommend buying them now while they’re still in stock. Below, find the best beautiful advent calendars to delight your recipients (or yourself) this holiday season.
Best Beauty Advent Calendars of 2024
Augustine Bader
Augustinus Bader 12 Day Bader Advent Calendar
Augustine Bader launched its first-ever advent calendar this year, packed with cult favorites from the luxury brand. Decorated in the brand’s signature royal blue and copper tones, this box is packed with 12 products including The Rich Cream (our top pick in our roundup of the best moisturizers for dry skin), The Body Cream, and an eye patch. It has multiple drawers to enhance seasonal hydration.
Jo Malone’s 25 Day Advent Calendar is a festive way to count down the days until Christmas. From signature colognes to luxurious body care items, this set includes a variety of popular fragrances from the British lifestyle brand that tops our list of best colognes for men. Behind each decorated door are mini versions of scents such as wood sage and sea salt, cypress and grapevine.
This gorgeous advent calendar from Charlotte Tilbury, with its heart-shaped box and bejeweled drawer handles, catches the eye first, but the selection inside doesn’t disappoint either. Contains 3 full size products and 9 mini makeup and skin care products. Look out for the Beauty Light Wand Highlighter and Charlotte Magic Lip Oil Crystal Elixir.
As far as beauty advent calendars go, this 12-piece collection from FabFitFun is affordable at less than $100, making it a classy gift that won’t break the bank. Includes full-size products from popular brands such as Fenty Beauty, Tower 28, Murad, and Malin+Goetz. There are also Adina Eden necklaces to add some sparkle to your holiday look.
L’Occitane
L’Occitane Classic Advent Calendar
Featuring floral paintings by French design studio Calicot Paris, this box is an ode to the citrus fruits and fresh flowers of Provence, matching the theme of the product inside. The holiday set includes four full-size items and 20 travel-size items, including the much-loved Shea Butter Hand Cream and Almond Shower Scrub.
This year, Molton Brown partnered with artist and wallpaper maker Natasha Maksimovic to design an advent calendar decorated with marble prints. Featuring light-catching gold swirls (tied with luxurious ribbons), the shimmering design matches the luxury of the candles, fragrances, and body care products stored within the 24 drawers.
Art and beauty come together in this Parisian-inspired advent calendar filled with face creams, lipsticks, fragrances, and more. In 2024, Lancôme collaborated with former ballet dancer and artist Safia Oire to create a shimmering rose gold design featuring French landmarks such as the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe. For $190, you get $693 worth of products, including Hypnose Drama Mascara, Idol Eau de Parfum, and Renergy Night Cream.
The Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar is housed in an adorable winter village-inspired box with custom illustrations by artist Clym Evernden. Its compartments are packed with 28 beauty products from popular brands such as La Mer, Augustinus Bader, Sunday Riley, and Ren. Another special touch: a select few calendars come with a golden ticket that gives each winner $1,000 to spend at Liberty London.
Dr. Barbara Sturm
Dr. Barbara Sturm Advent Calendar
Dr. Barbara Sturm’s 2024 Advent Calendar offers $1,863 worth of skin care essentials for $560. The ready-to-use gift box includes 22 travel-friendly products, including enzyme cleansers and glow drops, as well as full-size versions of hyaluronic acid serums and super anti-aging eye serums. This is a thoughtful gift for frequent travelers who don’t want to compromise their skin care routine while on the go.
Olive & June’s popular Christmas Advent Calendar includes 25 mini gifts to help you perfect your manicure. This year’s collection includes limited-edition mini nail polishes in festive shades like cranberry shimmer, as well as nail care essentials like cuticle serums and nail strengtheners. Additionally, there’s a set of press-on nails in the brand’s popular green chrome. Olive & June also has a Hanukkah-themed 8-day set with similar items in different shades.
La Mer
La Mer The Wonder Express Skin Care Advent Calendar
This gorgeous green and gold set from La Mer contains 12 boxes of hydrating essentials perfect for the colder months. Notable products include the brand’s signature Essence Foaming Cleanser, eye concentrate, hand treatment, and celebrity-favorite moisturizer Crème de la Mer. All products are infused with La Mer’s Miracle Broth, a cell-regenerating fermented elixir made from sustainably harvested sea kelp and other nutrients.
This pastel colored advent calendar is perfect for K-beauty lovers. Filled with skincare and makeup essentials from popular brands like Round Lab, Belif, Etude, and TirTir. From moisturizing serums to shimmering eyeshadows, this set is the perfect gift for anyone looking to discover new Korean skincare favorites.
Delight your recipient with YSL Beauty’s luxurious options. The elegant box contains 24 products, from Libre Eau de Parfum to Loveshine Lip Oil Stick to a chic travel mirror. There is a good mix of full size and mini products across the skincare, makeup and fragrance categories.
An ode to the honey bee (a Guerlain symbol since 1853), this advent calendar is shaped like a hive and features sparkling illustrations by artist Shawlouk Rayem. Inside you’ll find gifts like the brand’s Abeille Royale Honey Treatment day and night creams, scented soaps, scented candles, makeup essentials and more.
neiman marcus
sisley advent calendar
In 2024, Sisley collaborated with British artist Fee Greening to bring her signature pen and ink style illustrations to this beautiful collection. This Paris-inspired gift pays homage to the brand’s roots with a painting of the Eiffel Tower adorned with festive holiday decorations. This set features carefully selected skincare, makeup and fragrances in a variety of sizes for the holidays and beyond.
