Mariah has officially defrosted so you know what that means: Advent calendar season is upon us. With so many options on the market, there are a plethora of themes you can choose from — like curations just for kids or something more luxe — to countdown to the holidays.
If you (or someone in your life) is always tuned in to the latest in beauty, we've got you covered. We found hair, skin and nails options that are more than just pretty packaging from fan-favorite brands including Charlotte Tilbury, L'occitane, Glow Recipe and more!
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Best beauty Advent calendars under $25
Holler and Glow 12 Days of Self Care Advent Calendar
The tween in your life would have a blast with this holiday countdown that's loaded with four different types of masks.
12 Days of ChapStick Holiday Advent Calendar
"Never underestimate the joy of a new ChapStick at any age," a verified Amazon reviewer said about the delight last year's ChapStick Advent calendar brought to their family. Judging by the dozen festive flavors rolling out in this iteration, we think the same sentiment holds true for many this year, too.
Da Bomb Bath Fizzers Advent Calendar
TLC is much needed during the holiday season. Treat yourself to this set of festive bath bombs that'll give you a little jolt of holiday cheer each evening.
Target 12 Days of Beauty
This calendar covers all of your beauty bases for just $20. It has everything from redness reliever eye drops and teeth whitening strips to lip glosses and makeup blenders. It even has makeup remover and cleansing melts so you can take it all off at the end of the night.
Target 12 Days of Skincare
The skin care junkie in your life will love this calendar filled with mini versions of fan favorites from brands including Olay, Good Molecules, Pacifica, Zitsticka and more!
JoyBright by Ulta Beauty 12 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar
Filled with everything from a beauty sponge and lip mask to gel eye liner and eye shadow trios, this budget-friendly makeup-based Advent calendar is the perfect stocking stuffer for the beauty-obsessed person in your life.
Skin care Advent calendars
"Friends" Central Perk 12 Days Of Bath + Body Advent Calendar
Calling all "Friends" fanatics! What's better than a cup of joe from Central Perk? How about a dozen days of bath and body products inspired by our favorite show!
Babor Advent Calendar
A favorite of editor Vivien Moon, Babor's Advent calendar is filled with 24 ampoules of serums that will leave you with vitalized, rejuvenated and firmer skin.
L'Occitane 24 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar
Pamper yourself with 24 days of luxury bath and body products from French beauty brand L'Occitane. Packed with travel-sized versions of bestsellers like its Almond Milk Concentrate and signature hand creams, this is the winter skin care fix you deserve.
Clarins 12-Day Advent Calendar
Valued at more than half what it costs, this Advent calendar is a steal for those who are looking to stock up on their favorite skin care brand (or try something new without shelling out the big bucks). It's filled with items for every step of your morning routine from an exfoliating cleanser and hand cream to a mascara and primer.
Glow Recipe 12 Days of Glow Advent Calendar
Don't miss your chance to snag this Advent calendar for 45% off! It comes with 12 of their bestselling products (including a few editor-favorites) including their Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops, Strawberry BHA Pore-Smooth Blur Drops, Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream, Watermelon Glow PHA+BHA Pore-Tight Toner and more.
Korres Spread Joy Advent Calendar
Working closely with micro-farmers based in the best cultivation areas in Greece, Korres prides themselves on bringing long-standing tradition and natural ingredients to the masses. Their 24-day Advent — which has been designed into four different puzzles — is the ideal introduction to their rich line of skin and body care products.
Truly 10 Days of Luxury Care Advent Calendar
Ten days of luxurious self-care products await within the absolutely adorable packaging from Truly Beauty's Advent calendar. There's mini versions of some of the brand's bestsellers, including a shave butter, shave oil, serums and body polishes galore.
Sabon 31-Day Advent Calendar
This Advent calendar lasts beyond the holiday and instead offers daily surprises for the entire month! It's split into two boxes — one for the first 24 days of the month and the other for the seven days after the holiday.
Makeup Advent calendars
EcoTools 12 Days of Bliss Advent Calendar
Need to revamp your beauty tool collection? This budget-friendly 13-piece set includes everything — from blending brushes to a makeup removing cloth — that you can unbox as the holiday approaches. The brand recommends replacing the tools every 12 months, so if you stock up, you can look forward to a new set next year, too.
Revolution Beauty Makeup Revolution Advent Calendar
Whether they're a soft glam girlie or aim to make a dramatic entrance at their next holiday soiree, Revolution Beauty's Advent calendar is sure to prep them for whatever makeup look they'd like to achieve. Included are a wide range of eye, lip and brow essentials along with a powder puff and rhinestones to nail the look down to the details.
Nudestix 12 Days of Blush Advent Calendar
For the person who's always looking to perfect their rosy cheeks, this Advent calendar will give them all of the supplies they need and then some! It's loaded up with 11 blushes bronzes in different shades, a brush and a special surprise!
Bobbi Brown Dazzle and Glow 12-Day Advent Calendar
Treat yourself to 12 days of makeup and skin care bestsellers from iconic brand Bobbi Brown. Inside, you'll find nine travel-sized products and three full-sized products. Some of the goodies you can look forward to are a mini full-coverage face brush, a mascara, a lip plumping serum and cream eye shadow sticks.
Charlotte Tilbury’s Charlotte’s Beauty Treasure Chest of Love
Chances are Charlotte Tilbury shoppers will have a hard time resisting opening every compartment of this beautiful 12-drawer chest all at once. Beyond featuring several “darling” bestsellers, the collection also features plenty for those with sensitive skin.
Nail polish Advent calendars
Le Mini Macaron 12 Days of Nails Advent Calendar
With the holidays come a very packed social calendar for most. Ensure your claws are soiree-ready with this holiday-themed collection of nail polishes, plus a couple of grooming tools to keep your paws in check.
Olive & June 25 Days of Mani Magic Calendar
Want to nail a stunning manicure at home before all of your upcoming holiday shindigs? Olive & June filled their 25-day Advent calendar with all the essentials you’ll need to get the job done effectively, from six mini polishes in celebratory hues to hand care products like cuticle serum and nail strengthener.
Glamnetic Nail Lover's Gift Set
The press-on connoisseur in your life (whether that's yourself or someone else) will love this Advent calendar that's filled with salon-worthy manis they can do at home in minutes. It comes with five of their bestselling sets, one exclusive set and a full-sized brush-on nail glue.
Unique beauty Advent calendars
Sephora Collection After Advent Calendar
Who says the Advent fun has to end on Dec. 24? Sephora Collection believes in counting down for the entire month, so this seven-day extension (filled with 11 full-sized surprises!) will take your favorite beauty lover all the way to New Year's Eve.
Dossier 12 Days of Scentmas
If you're on the hunt for your new favorite fragrance, Dossier's 12 Days of Scentmas makes it easy! Inside, there's 5 ml bottles of the brand's bestsellers, including original fragrances and fragrances inspired by the perfumes you already know and love.
Molton Brown Advent Calendar
Tucked away in this regal Advent calendar — described as "a modern twist on a classic British Christmas cake" — are two dozen of Molton Brown's signature fragrances, oils, hair treatments and other kinds of luxe trinkets.
Don’t forget to check out Shop TODAY’s other gift guides to find every type of Advent calendar including sets for kids, options on Amazon, picks under $25 and more.
