10 Beauty Advent Calendars to Gift a Loved One This Year
From Dior to Jo Malone, these are the ones that spread the most holiday cheer.
The holiday season is soon approaching (it might even be here for some Christmas lovers), and beauty aficionados are awaiting a fun tradition some of our favorite brands partake in every year — advent calendars. These beautiful boxes are filled to the brim with skincare, makeup, haircare and fragrance in sample and full-sizing, waiting to be opened. From luxury brands to budget-friendly options, these advent calendars are more than just a countdown — they’re a chance to explore new beauty finds and experience a wide selection of your favorites’ product lines in their entirety.
So, whether you’re slowly opening each day’s box one-by-one or treating yourself to a whole lot of beauty on Christmas Day, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite advent calendars to give as a gift this year. From Jo Malone to Dior, these are the perfect presents for anyone looking to discover new products or stock up on favorites.
Jo Malone London Advent Calendar
The Jo Malone London Advent Calendar includes 25 pieces of the brand’s bestsellers including mini colognes, travel candles, body lotion and soaps. A new scent will bring a touch of luxury throughout your holiday season.
“Le Montaigne” Dior Beauty Advent Calendar
There’s oh-so-much to explore in Dior’s Advent Calendar. Each beauty gift — which includes bestselling fragrances, makeup and even a pine-scented candle — is housed in a beautiful gold and white box, perfect for putting on display.
Diptyque Advent Calendar
Diptyque‘s advent calendar is an olfactory experience in and of itself. With beauty and home products spanning fragrance, soap, hand cream and candles, you’ll get to indulge in a mini version of everything the brand has to offer.
Lush Advent Calendar
If you’re looking for something on the colorful side, may we suggest this advent calendar from Lush? Handpicked from the brand’s Christmas range, it includes 11 small gifts that are exclusive to this purchase. It also holds some of Lush‘s bestsellers from last year in newer forms, a great surprise for a daily holiday countdown.
Maison Margiela Replica Fragrance Advent Calendar
A teeny version of an advent calendar, this offering from Maison Margiela is best for exploring the brand’s perfume and candle bestsellers. It’s chic, timeless and ideal for the fashion lover in your life.
Dr. Barbara Sturm Advent Calendar
For the person obsessed with skincare, going for Barbara Sturm‘s massive holiday advent calendar might be the move. It includes bestsellers from the brand in travel sizing, as well as two hair clips to brush the hair back and pull it aside.
Typology Advent Calendar
French beauty favorite Typology has released its own advent calendar, a treat if you’ve been wanting to try the brand. You can find favorites like the Purifying Moisturizer, Hydrating Serum and B5 Serum along with 22 other products in the Typology line.
Korres “Spread Joy” Advent Calendar
This set includes 24 premium Korres products, each in its own box, coming together in 4 captivating puzzles. From the brand’s olive oil line to nail polish, you’ll be stocked up on beauty products for all of 2025.
The La Mer “Wonder Express” Advent Calendar
Who wouldn’t want travel-sized versions of rich, luxurious La Mer? With 12 days of holiday fun, you can savor serums, lotions and every high-end cream the brand has to offer.
Lancôme Advent Calendar
Oh la la, this might be our favorite advent calendar yet. With a plethora of beauty products that range from skincare, makeup and fragrance, you’ll get the most bang for your buck at just $190 USD for this Lancôme assortment.
For more beauty product favorites, check out our winter candle round-up.
