19 best beauty advent calendars of 2020

Dior 2020 Advent Calendar – 24 Dior Surprises, $600

1/19

Modelled after the iconic Dior boutique at 30 Avenue Montaigne in Paris, it contains 24 miniature surprises – fragrances, makeup, skincare and even a collectible snow globe. You’ll be smiling ear-to-ear every day, until Christmas. Do hurry though ’cause there are only 30 sets available in Singapore.

Available exclusively at Dior Beauty boutiques.

M.A.C Boom Boom Wow Complete Advent Calendar, $289

2/19

Calling all M.A.C fans, this is for you. Enjoy 24 days of M.A.C magic with this advent calendar packed with all your faves, like Lipglasses, Lipsticks, Eyeshadows and Prep + Prime Fix+, in a firework frosted keepsake case.

Available exclusively at M.A.C flagship stores at Ion Orchard and Takashimaya.

Lush 12 Days of Christmas, $199

3/19

Is 25 days too long to wait to get through a full advent calendar? Half your waiting time with this 12-day one. And we promise the treats are luscious: 12 new and best-selling bath and shower products – Yog Nog Shower Gel, Kinky Boots Bubble Bar, Candy Cane Reusable Bubble and Jingle Bells Bath Bomb, to make bath time not only festive but fun too.

Available at Lush stores.

La Mer The Twelve Days of Luminous Hydration Advent Calendar, $780

4/19

Twelve luxurious skin treats to get your complexion healthy, glowing and youthful. There’s nothing more you could ask for. The 12-day kit includes cult favourites like The Renewal Oil and The Eye Concentrate, and the iconic Creme de La Mer.

Available at La Mer counters.

Most Kissable: Nars Advent Calendar 2020, $330

5/19

It’s all about the lips this year. Twelve days and 12 of Nars’ most coveted lip colours in a variety of finishes for the most kissable pout ever. Get ready to pucker up.

Available at Nars boutiques and counters.

diptyque beauty advent calendar, $485

7/19

This advent calendar is everything a fragrance lover could ask for (and more). Best known for their wide assortment of fragrances, the perfume house's latest beauty advent calendar features full-sized and miniature items including perfumes and scented candles. Aside from that, the calendar also comes with an exclusive and opulent design that begs for your attention and will look great on any vanity, even after the holidays.

 

Net-A-Porter Beauty Advent Calendar, $343

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8/19

Whether you're looking for a surprise for your beauty-obsessed friend or even an indulgent gift to yourself, this Net-A-Porter beauty advent calendar has it all. Eponymously called "25 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar", the calendar features 25 beauty treats, from skincare to makeup, and even haircare, from well-loved brands including Charlotte Tilbury, Slip, Pai Skincare, and Chantecaille.

 

The Body Shop Make It Real Together Ultimate Advent Calendar, $229

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9/19

This advent calendar is filled with surprises to uplift, pamper, and rejuvenate the skin and body. Without giving it all away, you can expect to find their signature Drops of Youth Concentrate for a healthy glow, Banana Shampoo and Conditioner that nourishes the hair, ultra-rich and non-greasy Body Butter, and other treats for the face, hair, and body.

Yves Rocher Advent Calendar, $85

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10/19

Yves Rocher advent calendar is detailed in the scenery of a magical garden and this set features a selection of new products as well as classics for your face, body, hair, and it even includes fragrances. From their Purifying Gel Mask, Go Green Nail Polish, Nourishing Cream Shampoo, Midnight Berries Bath and Shower Gel, and Plein Soleil Eau de Parfum – you can expect to find everything you need from head to toe.

Dr Barbara Sturm Advent Calendar, $666

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11/19

Barbara Sturm is notorious for her molecular approach to skincare, and if you’ve been wanting to try the products this is the best way to give it all a go. For longtime fans or for anyone new to the brand, this set features 24 treatments in full, deluxe, and sachet sizes. From their Enzyme Cleanser, Facial Scrub, Anti-Ageing Body Cream, Eye Cream, to intensely hydrating products like Hyaluronic Ampoule and Serum. You’ll find the best basics to get you to glowing skin.

Fresh 12 Days of Beauty Set, $197

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12/19

Filled with skincare surprises to count you down to Christmas, Fresh’s advent calendar is filled with mini masks, moisturisers, lip treatments, and other treats for the skin. From favourites like Black Tea Age-Delay Firming Serum to classics like their Lotus Youth Preserve Moisturiser.

Sephora Wild Wishes Advent Calendar (Limited Edition), $85

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13/19

Sephora’s Wild Wishes Advent Calendar features 24 beauty surprises hidden in a pack of wild animals. From makeup, beauty care, bath products, and even accessories – you can find a new beauty item every day as you count down to Christmas. Some highlights include their Cream Lip Stain, Eye Liner, Cucumber Eye Mask, Triple Action Micellar Water, Pineapple Nose Mask, and Pocket Mirror.

Clarins 12-Day Christmas Advent Calendar, $119

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14/19

Filled with 12 of Clarins’ bestsellers, this advent calendar is your set for radiant skin and daily makeup. Hidden in each drawer is an iconic product, whether it’s their Lip Comfort Oil, Exfoliating Body Scrub, or Wonder Perfect Mascara 4D.

NYX Professional Makeup Diamonds and Ice Please 24 Day Advent Calendar Festive Countdown, $90

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15/19

For the makeup lovers, this NYX advent calendar includes 24 of their bestselling favourites so you can wear it in time for all your holiday festivities. From 12 delicious wearable lip shades (subtle to bold) to their, Crystal Eyeshadow make a bold statement with their makeup.

Jo Malone Advent Calendar, $690

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16/19

Jo Malone’s advent calendar this year is filled with 24 surprises from colognes to travel-sized bath and body products as well as miniature candles. This is definitely not one to miss out on.

Sold out online with limited sets available in-stores at BHG, Raffles City, Marina Bay Sands, Tangs, and Takashimaya.

Giorgio Armani Advent Calendar, $300

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17/19

The Giorgio Armani advent calendar includes six full-sized products and 17 miniature products as you count down to Christmas. From new launches to classics, you can expect to find items like their Lip Maestro, Eyes to Kill Designer Eyeliner, Rouge D’Armani, Crema Nera Eye Cream, and even an Armani Beauty compact mirror.

Charlotte Tilbury Bejewelled Chest of Beauty Treasures Beauty Advent Calendar, $235

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18/19

This bejewelled chest of treasures is exactly as its name infers. Packed with 12 surprises, including three full-sized and nine mini products, this advent calendar is a treasure trove of Charlotte Tilbury’s classics as well as limited-edition shades.

L'Occitane Provence Advent Calendar, $176

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19/19

L’Occitane’s bestselling advent calendar includes 24 miniatures of their bestsellers in a Provence market-inspired set. You can find treats like their Shea Butter Hand Cream, Immmorteile Overnight Serum Reset, Almond Shower Oil, and Petite Hair Mask.

Sold out online with limited sets available in-stores at ION Orchard, Paragon, Takashimaya, Vivo City, Raffles City, and Plaza Singapura.

This article was first published in Women's Weekly.