Best beauty and makeup advent calendars for Christmas 2024
Grab the must-have advent calendar before it's gone - it's jam packed with an impressive 15 full size cult beauty products.
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Christmas may not arrive until December 25 but the festive season starts well before that.
And what better way to get yourself into the spirit of the season than with an advent calendar?
They aren’t just for kids – far from the chocolate-filled calendars of your youth, there’s a wide range of advent calendars to suit more grown-up tastes.
Packed with skincare, makeup, and hair care must-haves, these are our picks of the best beauty advent calendars of 2024, including the Mega Advent from The Body Shop - and when we say 'mega', it truly is - packed with 15 full size products.
Snap them up quick for yourselves or as a gift – they’re sure to sell out fast.
EDITOR’S PICKS: BEST BEAUTY ADVENT CALENDARS
Mega Advent, $199 at The Body Shop
The Body Shop is known for their fantastic value advent calendars, and this year's edition is no exception.
Priced at $199, with a value of $317, the Mega Advent is filled with 25 cruelty-free and vegan beauty picks, including an impressive 15 full size products.
You'll get all you need to have the total self-care moment, including the Camomile Cleansing Butter, Shea Body Butter and the Hemp Hand Protector.
"There's so many full size products", said one excited TikTok user, with another commenting on how "fantastic" it is and how The Body Shop's range of advent calendars "never misses".
BEST LUXURY BEAUTY ADVENT CALENDAR
Armani Beauty 2024 Holiday Advent Calendar, $655 at Giorgio Armani Beauty
Keen to splurge on this year's advent calendar? This one from Giorgio Armani Beauty is a great pick, ringing in at $655, but packed full of eight full size products, 15 minis and one gift.
There's a wide range of the best from fragrance, makeup and skincare, and it's all packaged in a gorgeous red and gold box, looking very on theme for the festive season.
Jo Malone Advent Calendar, $795 at Jo Malone
If you’ve got the cash to splurge, this limited edition advent calendar from Jo Malone is a real show-stopper and become a must-have for beauty enthusiasts this festive season. Featuring 25 surprises to help you count down the days to Christmas, this calendar is sure to impress with its range of colognes, serums, soap, hand creams and more.
“I had this calendar last year and can confirm it’s INSANE,” wrote a previous customer, while another described it as “dreamy”.
BEST AFFORDABLE BEAUTY ADVENT CALENDARS: UNDER $200
Moving Lights Advent Calendar (Holiday Limited Edition), $100 at Sephora
A perfect beauty advent calendar for those looking to not break the bank is this one from Sephora.
Perfect if you're buying for a teenager that's just starting to get into the world of beauty, it includes 24 products covering all you need from makeup, bath, skincare and accessories, plus one exclusive surprise.
OPI x Wicked Nail Lacquer 12pc Mini Advent Calendar, $74.95 at Adore Beauty
In perfect timing with the biggest film release of the year comes this limited edition advent calendar collaboration between OPI and Wicked.
You'll get twelve mini nail polishes - six inspired by Glinda and the other size inspired by Elphaba.
The nail polish formula is exactly what you would expect from OPI - a smooth and glossy finish with brilliant shine. The colour is long-wearing, smudge-resistant and promises to dry quickly too.
Revolution Advent Calendar 2024, $48 (down from $96) at Revolution Beauty
Yet to try the UK-based beauty brand Revolution Beauty? Now’s the perfect time. This advent calendar is one of the more affordable picks on our list, coming in at just $96 for 24 products.
There’s a range of makeup and skincare picks to choose from, including the Revolution Satin Kiss Lipstick in the shade Heart Race, which is a gorgeous peach nude that's been described as the "most wonderful shade" by five-star rating customers.
BEST MAKEUP, SKINCARE AND FRAGRANCE ADVENT CALENDARS
24K Holiday Advent Calendar, $390 at MAC Cosmetics
The 24K Holiday Advent Calendar from MAC Cosmetics is the greatest gift for those who are obsessed with all things makeup.
Get ready to receive a mix of 24 full size and mini products, including a limited edition black sleeping mask to help you rest through the crazy holiday period.
It's all packaged in a beautiful gold box, and is priced at $390, with a whopping value of $777. How good!
Dazzle & Glow 12-day Advent Calendar, $300 at Bobbi Brown
Bobbi Brown lovers can get their hands on the Dazzle & Glow 12-day advent calendar. Make it yours for $300, with a value of $496 - packed full of 12 beauty picks, including three full size favourites and the rest being the perfect size to take with you on the go.
If you don't like surprises, the three full size picks include the Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick in Golden Bronze, the Extra Plump Lip Serum in Bare Pink and the Smokey Eye Mascara in Black.
NYX Professional Makeup Holiday Advent Calendar 24PC, $150 (down from $250) at Adore Beauty
NYX is really in the festive spirit with this iconic advent calendar.
In collaboration with 20th Century Studios’ Home Alone, the NYX Professional Makeup Holiday Advent Calendar is inspired by the McCallister’s iconic house in the Home Alone franchise.
The advent calendar features 24 best-selling and full-sized products – covering all your makeup routine needs, from lip gloss to blush to highlighter.
Considering you're getting 24 full-sized items for $250, this is a great value pick, especially with its adorable Home Alone theme.
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