If you’re a beauty enthusiast, there are many things worth getting excited about during the festive season – getting dolled up for holiday gatherings, adding coveted beauty products to your wishlist and those elusive year-end beauty sales. Of course, we can’t forget the gorgeous beauty advent calendars that are filled to the brim with craveable must-haves. Ahead, we’re rounding some of the best calendars that will brighten your holidays.
Number of products: 25
What’s inside the calendar? A sell-out since it was introduced five years ago, the highly anticipated advent calendar includes cult-favourites such as Tata Harper’s Regenerating Cleanser, FaceGym’s Multi-Sculpt High-Performance Gua Sha and Dr. Barbara Sturm’s Anti-Ageing Body Cream.
The product we’re most excited for: Balmain Silk Perfume
Number of products: 25
What’s inside the calendar? You can expect an array of shower and bath products that will keep you feeling zen and calm during the hectic festive season. The best part? It is housed in a vibrant limited edition box designed by Dom, Nikki and Chris from ART HOUSE Unlimited, a charity that supports and uplifts adults living with complex neuro-diverse and physical support needs.
The product we’re most excited for: Moon Bath Bath Bomb
Number of products: 12
What’s inside the calendar? Pamper yourself with 12 thoughtfully curated beauty buys (six of which are full-size products) from Neal’s Yard. Try miniatures of cult-faves like Rejuvenating Frankincense Hydrating Cream and Wild Rose Eye Brightener before committing to buying full-size.
The product we’re most excited for: Goodnight Pillow Mist
Number of products: 24
What’s inside the calendar? Keep your eyes peeled for a stellar lineup of the brand’s skincare and makeup products such as Top Coat Color Hit, Cherry Lip Mask and Charcoal Nose Strip.
The product we’re most excited for: Gua Sha tool
Number of products: 25
What’s inside the calendar? Refresh your self-care routine with plenty of face masks, hand creams and body scrubs, courtesy of The Body Shop. Proceeds from Box of Wonders will go to supporting the Tungteiya Women’s Shea Association in Ghana to provide fair and regular income opportunities and access to healthcare and education projects. It’s truly a gift that keeps on giving.
The product we’re most excited for: Avocado Body Scrub
Number of products: 25
What’s inside the calendar? Inside each drawer, you’ll find sought-after beauty products from the brand including the Abeille Royale Advanced Youth Watery Oil and KissKiss Shaping Cream Lipstick.
The product we’re most excited for: Abeille Royale Night Cream
Number of products: 24
What’s inside the calendar? Celebrate this festive season, Parisian style, with 24 favourites from Lancome, including their beloved Advanced Génifique Serum.
The product we’re most excited for: Hypnôse
Number of products: 24
What’s inside the calendar? In the line-up, you’ll find cult lipsticks like The Slim Velvet and Rouge Volupte Shine as well as fragrances like Black Opium and Libre. Run, don’t walk.
The product we’re most excited for: Rouge Pur Couture The Slim
Number of products: 24
What’s inside the calendar? Sure, it’s a splurge, but this luxe 24-door advent calendar contains some of the most iconic products that the brand has to offer. You’ll get two miniature Miss Dior fragrances, two miniature J’adore fragrances and a universally-flattering Rouge Dior 999 velvet finish — and much more.
The product we’re most excited for: Capture Totale Super Potent Serum
Number of products: 24
What’s inside the calendar? Inside this treasure trove, the brand has hidden popular products such as its Hydra-Essentiel Cream, Joli Blush and Beauty Flash Balm.
The product we’re most excited for: Lip Comfort Oil
Number of products: 25
What’s inside the calendar? Featuring fragrances, bath and body care products, this advent calendar from the British perfume and cologne brand contains everything you need for a spa night.
The product we’re most excited for: White Moss & Snowdrop Cologne
Number of products: 24
What’s inside the calendar? This can’t miss advent from Christian Louboutin features 10 fragrance vials as well as its in-demand lipsticks and Instagram-friendly refillable cases.
The product we’re most excited for: Sooooo…glow Refill Rouge Louboutin