Each year, the Beauty Advent Calendars get bigger and better. More brands are joining in on the fun than ever before, and for many people, these gifts are becoming a household holiday tradition. I'll swap the chocolate-filled advent calendars I had as a kid for a well-curated mix of beauty essentials any day. From skin care and makeup to hair care and fragrance (nail polish and candles, too!), these are the ultimate gifts that keep giving. Below, shop our list of the best beauty advent calendars this year, and there’s truly something for everyone. You might even want to scoop one up for yourself.
The Best Beauty Advent Calendars This Year
Tatcha 12 Days of Treasures Advent Calendar ($220)
A $309 value, this limited-edition set is filled with 12 of the brand's best-selling products, from the beloved Rice Wash to the Dewy Skin Cream. Decked out in adorable holiday theming illustrated by the artist foxco, the box doesn't even need wrapping. Just stick on a bow, and voila!
L'OCCITANE ICONIC Advent Calendar ($210)
The brand's most anticipated gift of the season, this year's festive advent calendar resembles a "cozy, warmly lit Provençal home" from the brand's hometown in the Provence region of southern France. A $369 value, it contains 24 different surprises, including the fan-favorite Immortelle Divine Cream and Almond Supple Skin Oil.
Drybar House of Blowouts Advent Calendar ($99)
The brand's first-ever advent calendar and "most-requested launch yet," this limited-edition gift set will keep your hair shiny and salon-worthy for months on end. Stocked with crowd-pleasers like Detox Dry Shampoo (the original scent) and Triple Sec Finishing Spray, which is awesome for adding texture.
Benefit Cosmetics Glam Cube Advent Calendar ($149)
You can't go wrong with this ultimate collection of 24 full-size and mini surprises (a $293 value) to unbox daily leading up to Christmas. Housed in a Rubik's cube–inspired box and ideal for makeup lovers, it contains all of the brand's top-sellers—including 24HR Brow Setter and BADgal BANG Mascara—you need to create not only a holiday glam look but also your everyday beauty looks year-round.
Augustinus Bader The 12 Days of Bader ($675)
The brand's second annual advent calendar has an $881 value, saving you more than $200 on 12 products from the celeb-loved skin-care line. Whether you're a fan of Professor Bader's game-changing TFC8 technology and formulas and want to restock, or you've been waiting for the right time to try the brand, this gift is the perfect choice.
Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Treasure Chest of Love ($220)
Get your hands on this sparkling gift (valued at $305) as soon as possible. It sells out yearly—in fact, one sold every minute during its launch last year. Each of the 12 jewel-handled drawers contains one of Tilbury's makeup and skin care treasures, including her Magic Cream and Lip Cheat in Pillow Talk. Plus, you can reuse the chest as a jewelry box or beauty storage when you're done.
Sisley Paris x Luke Edward Hall Advent Calendar ($860)
Designed to be a keepsake for jewelry storage or anything else you want to tuck away, this opulent advent calendar is for the Sisley Paris devotee and anyone who is beauty-obsessed. This year's design, an illustration by British artist and designer Luke Edward Hall, pays tribute to the wonder of Paris. Each of the 25 drawers contains travel-sizes of the brand's best-selling skin care, makeup or hair care (and a full-size Phyto-Lip Balm and Phyto-Noir Mascara) valued at $1,799.
Neutrogena 7 Days of Skincare Holiday Gift Set ($30)
Neutrogena's first advent calendar celebrates the best of the brand and is great for the person on the go because every product is travel-friendly. With seven days of gifts, including the fan-favorite Norwegian Formula Hand Cream (a must-have for fall/winter) and Hydro Boost Water Gel, it's the most affordable option in this list at $30.
KORRES Advent Calendar 2025 ($119)
An incredible value, this 24-piece collection (and the brand's most anticipated gift of the season) is worth $415! Featuring five full-size and 18 travel-size products, as well as festive holiday stickers that tie the brand's Greek roots into the mix, this advent calendar is sure to surprise and delight. Did we mention that there's a gamification element too, and each day reveals a different puzzle piece? It's clever, fun and a beauty enthusiast's dream.
Rodan + Fields 12 Days of Derm-Loved Skincare Advent Calendar ($179)
A $400 value, this 12-piece, dermatologist-developed set features a curated collection of the brand's fan-favorite skin-care and makeup essentials, including three full-size products (two are Plumping Lip Oils in different shades) and nine travel-size ones, like the best-selling Total RF Serum. Mix and match depending on what your skin needs to create a full beauty routine.
Revolution Beauty Makeup Advent Calendar 2025 ($65)
Stocked with more than $140 worth of products, including 10 full-size favorites, this limited-edition advent calendar is a makeup guru's dream. Get 24 different beauty goodies, including the brand's beloved Banana Loose Baking Powder, Icons Edit Palette and a slew of helpful tools.
Oak Essentials x Jenni Kayne Advent Calendar ($350)
The ultimate in quiet luxury, this 12-day advent calendar is valued at $504 and combines a mix of Jenni Kayne's accessories (cashmere socks, alpaca eye mask) and her Oak Essentials skin-care favorites, including a full size of the Renew Face Polish. This year's watercolor design features original artwork by Hannah Winters, and once all the drawers are emptied, they can be turned around to reveal a peaceful landscape image.
Alo Advent Calendar ($280)
Fill your month of December with the 24 beauty and wellness goodies in this limited-edition advent calendar. A $450 value, the collection includes everything from accessories like socks and claw clips to best-sellers like the Magnesium Reset Spray, Head-to-Toe Glow Oil and more. There's also $25 gift card, which I would definitely put toward the Half-Crew Throwback Socks, which are a personal favorite.
