The 9 Best Beauty Advent Calendars Filled With Makeup, Skincare And More

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Following Oct 13, 2023, 07:46pm EDT | Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin The only thing better than a beauty gift is many beauty gifts that are unveiled one by one over the course of a month, which is exactly what makes advent calendars so wildly popular and fun. They’re the ideal present for the makeup obsessee or skincare enthusiast in your life—or just that friend who already has everything. And this year’s beauty advent calendars run the gamut from lipstick-filled vaults to festive glow-themed skincare sets.

This year’s best beauty advent calendars run the gamut from lipstick-filled vaults to festive . . .

[+] glow-themed skincare sets. Illustration: Forbes / Photo: Retailer Because they’re seasonal and often limited in quantity, some of these calendars tend to sell out fast (we’re looking at you, Diptyque and MAC ). So we’re keeping this roundup fresh with only the most coveted options currently available, and we highly recommend buying now while they’re still in stock.

Below, find the best beauty advent calendars to delight your recipient (or yourself) this holiday season. Best Beauty Advent Calendars To Shop Now Travel-Ready Minis From Summer Fridays, Youthforia And More Revolve Revolve Beauty Advent Calendar Buy From Revolve Revolve’s multi-brand advent calendar is loaded with top-rated products from some of the coolest brands out there, including Tower 28’s smudge-proof tubing mascara, Dr. Dennis Gross peel pads for glowy skin, Augustinus Bader’s ultra-hydrating Rich Cream and the Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask.

Everything comes in TSA-friendly sizes, ideal for travel or carrying on the go. An Ornament Filled With Beauty Surprises Bobbi Brown Bobbi Brown 12 Days Of Glow Advent Calendar Bobbi Brown’s ornament-shaped calendar features 12 makeup and skincare must-haves, including a Shimmer Brick and the beloved Cream Shadow Sticks in three colors (Golden Bronze, Bark, Moonstone), which you can layer to create a luminous, fresh look for any occasion. Open each one day at a time, or dive into it all at once.

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Barbara Sturm’s calendar is packed with everything you need for lifting, firming and moisturizing from head to toe. Between the Anti-Pollution Drops and travel-friendly sizes of everything, this makes for a thoughtful gift for any frequent traveler who doesn’t want to compromise their skincare routine while logging miles. Top-Rated Makeup Staples From Benefit Benefit Benefit All I Want Advent Calendar Buy From Revolve From the brand’s iconic Benetint liquid blush that gives that lit-from-within flush to the all-star Hoola bronzer, this advent calendar has all your Benefit essentials covered.

And since any good makeup look starts with a clean canvas, there’s also a trio of skincare minis to help you achieve just that. Cult-Favorite Diptyque Fragrances In Every Form Diptyque Diptyque Advent Calendar Buy From Diptyque This year’s appropriately flame-themed advent calendar from the French candlemaker is decorated in gilded calligrams, and features 25 gifts tucked away in little drawers. Along with 10 mini candles in a mix of Diptyque scents—from the classic Baies and Feu de Bois to the wintry Sapin and Délice—the vault includes a selection of fragrant gifts including shower oil and solid perfume, along with holiday decorations.

A Shimmering Gift Of Glam MAC Cosmetics MAC Frosted Frenzy Advent Calendar Filled with eyeshadows, liners and lipsticks in statement reds and plums, MAC’s snowflake-adorned set has everything you need for a subtle or dramatic look. Be warned: It may be hard not to keep everything here for yourself. A Francophile’s Dream Beauty Collection Dior Dior Le 30 Montaigne Advent Calendar Buy From Dior Decorated with the façade of Dior’s iconic Parisian flagship boutique, this advent calendar includes a chic assortment of fragrance, makeup, skincare and candles, along with an ornamental keepsake for your tree.

And if you’re looking for the ultimate splurge, go for the brand’s La Collection Privée Trunk Of Dreams , a luxurious collectible crafted from wood that ups the ante with larger sized products and a gorgeous porcelain candleholder that you’ll use long after the new year. Winter Skin Essentials From Kiehl’s Kiehl’s Kiehl’s Advent Calendar Buy From Selfridge’s This year’s advent calendar from Kiehl’s features whimsical illustrations from French illustrators Mayumi Otero and Raphael Urwiller. But just as important is what it contains: It’s jam-packed with ever-popular winter skin favorites like the velvety Crème de Corps, refreshing Avocado Eye Treatment and soothing Midnight Recovery Concentrate.

Coveted Nail Shades From Olive & June Olive and June Olive & June Christmas Calendar Buy From Olive & June This set from Olive & June has everything you need for a festive manicure or pedicure, including a satin scrunchie to top off your holiday look—or just stylishly hold your hair back while you’re bent over doing your nails. Along with hand and cuticle treatments, the calendar is stocked with six polishes that range from a statement red to glimmery jewel tones, plus nail art stickers and cute French mani-themed faux nails (which are a top pick in our review of the best press-on nails ). Coupons Beautyrest Link to Coupon Send me a secure tip .

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