It’s the most wonderful time of the year, particularly if you’re a beauty lover. Christmas is coming and with it comes a raft of beauty advent calendars.
There have never been more options on the market than there are today.
Recent years have seen beauty calendars grow from a niche treat to a mammoth category.
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Whether you’re a skincare aficionado, or a beauty junkie, there is a perfect advent calendar waiting for you.
Everyone from Charlotte Tilbury to Sephora, L’Occitane and Glasshouse has a calendar.
Here at Best Picks, we have unveiled the most luxurious advent calendars to sink your teeth into (before they sell out).
Why invest in a beauty advent calendar?
Beauty Advent calendars have gone mainstream in the past few years due to a number of reasons.
But their principal appeal lies in the fact that they both provide a small daily beauty treat upon opening that you can lavish on yourself during December.
Added to the fact that with them, you often save hundreds of dollars.
They are also the best way to discover a wealth of new launches and iconic classics by brands, before making an informed decision and investing in the full-size product.
What’s not to love. Below, see our rolling guide to the best of the best.
1. Best for a glam moment: Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte’s Beauty Treasure Chest, $342, Charlotte Tilbury
It’s the stuff of makeup lovers’ dreams. And this year, it’s back and it’s bigger than ever.
Charlotte Tilbury’s Charlotte’s Beauty Treasure Chest ($342) is worth $503 and is a constellation-adorned keepsake bursting with makeup must-haves and skincare icons.
Inside 12 jewel-handled drawers, you’ll uncover five full-sized treasures as well as travel-friendly icons, marking the British makeup artist’s best-value Advent calendar to date.
This year’s lineup includes a host of divine treats you’ll use and cherish.
This year’s calendar includes:
- Lip Cheat in Pillow Talk (full size)
- Collagen Lip Bath in Pillow Talk (full size)
- Exagger-Eyes Volume Mascara (full size)
- Beauty Light Wand in Pillow Talk (full size)
- Rock ‘n’ Kohl in Barbarella Brown (full size)
- Charlotte’s Magic Cream (travel size)
- Magic Serum Crystal Elixir (travel size)
- Hydration Revival Cleanser (travel size)
- K.I.S.S.I.N.G Lipstick in 90s Pink (travel size)
- Lip Cheat in Walk of No Shame (travel size)
- Matte Revolution Lipstick in Walk of No Shame (travel size)
- Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray (travel size)
The calendar launches today (September 9) and is available from the Charlotte Tilbury website.
You’ll have to be quick if you want to get your hands on it, as it sold out in an impressive one minute last year.
On sale: Now
Price: $342
Value of contents: $503
Number of drawers: 12
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Lip Cheat in Pillow Talk (full size)
Charlotte’s Magic Cream (travel size)
Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray (travel size)
2. Best for travel sizes: L’Occitane en Provence New Limited Edition Signature Advent Calendar $299, L’Occitane
L’Occitane has pulled out all the stops with its new Signature Advent Calendar for 2025, and it’s every bit as dreamy as you’d expect.
Imagine a grand Provençal home decked out for Christmas, each little door hiding a treat that’s equal parts indulgent and exciting.
Inside you’ll find a mix of the brand’s most-loved skincare and body heroes, plus a few limited-edition surprises that make the countdown to Christmas feel like a luxe ritual.
Think hand creams, pampering minis, and beauty gems that are perfect for travel or testing out before committing to full-size.
When the festive fun is over, the calendar itself isn’t destined for the recycling bin. It’s designed to be kept and repurposed, whether that’s to stash jewellery, little treasures or even as a keepsake box for years to come.
This one’s perfect if you’re looking to spoil yourself or someone special with a season-long moment of magic.
This year’s calendar includes:
- Immortelle Overnight Reset Oil-In-Serum 30mL
- Precious Cleansing Oil 30mL
- Immortelle Precious Eye Balm 4mL
- Divine Cleansing Foam 14mL
- Immortelle Divine Cream 8mL
- Almond Shower Oil 75mL
- Almond Supple Skin Oil 50mL
- Almond Milk Concentrate 20mL
- Almond Shower Scrub 20mL
- Fleurs de Cerisier Shower Gel 75mL
- Fleurs de Cerisier Body Lotion 75mL
- Fleurs de Cerisier eau de toilette 7.5mL
- Immortelle Shea Youth Balm 20mL
- Néroli Orchidée body lotion 75mL
- Verbena Shower Gel 50mL
- Verbena Body Lotion 50mL
- Shea Butter Foot Cream 30mL
- Shea Oil Hand Cream 75mL
- Almond Delicious Hands 30mL
- Néroli Orchidée hand cream 30mL
- Gentle & Balance Shampoo 75mL
- Gentle & Balance Conditioner 75mL
- Intensive Repair Mark 40mL
- Cocon De Sérénité — Relaxing Pillow Mist 15mL
On sale: Now
Price: $299
Value of contents: $550
Number of drawers: 24
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Almond Shower Oil 75mL
Verbena Body Lotion 50mL
Almond Delicious Hands 30mL
3. Best for beauty buffs: Revlon Beauty Advent-ture, $149.95
For the beauty lovers in your life (or let’s be honest, yourself), Revlon’s Beauty Advent-ture calendar is a festive treat packed with cult favourites.
Inside, you’ll find everything from the internet-famous ColorStay Lip Liner to a pop of red from the Ultra HD Snap! Nail Enamel in Cherry On Top.
Whether you’re getting party-ready or just adding some sparkle to the holiday season, this one makes every day feel like a beauty surprise.
On sale: Coming Soon
Price: $149.95
Value of contents: $149.95
Number of drawers: 10
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Ultra HD Snap! Nail Enamel in Cherry On Top
4. Best for at-home facials: No7 Lift and Luminate Gift Set, $119.99 at Priceline
Give the gift of glow with No7’s Lift and Luminate set, a skincare routine that’s all about results without the fuss.
Loved for its ability to smooth, brighten and even out skin tone, this collection works to soften lines and boost radiance in as little as a fortnight.
Packed with clever brightening ingredients, it’s basically a mini at-home facial, wrapped up and ready to make someone feel fabulous.
This year’s calendar includes:
- No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Day Cream SPF15 50mL
- No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Night Cream 50mL
- No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Serum 30mL
- No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Eye Cream 15mL
- No7 Youthful Facial Oil 30mL
On sale: Now
Price: $119.99
Value of contents: $129.99
Number of drawers: 5
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No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Night Cream
No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Eye Cream
No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Serum
5. Best for haircare: Wella Professionals Ultimate Smooth Trio, $123 from Oz Hair and Beauty
Frizz, be gone. Wella’s Ultimate Smooth Trio is here to deliver salon-level sleekness straight from under the Christmas tree.
Designed for dry, dull or frizzy strands, this set hydrates and tames like a pro, leaving hair silky and shiny without the weight. It’s a gift that says “I love you” and also “your hair deserves its main character moment”.
This year’s calendar includes:
ULTIMATE SMOOTH Shampoo
ULTIMATE SMOOTH hair masks
ULTIMATE SMOOTH Miracle Oil Serum
On sale: Now
Price: $109.95
Value of contents: $109.95
Number of drawers: 1
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ULTIMATE SMOOTH hair masks
