Once upon a time, advent calendars were just for candy – and you picked from the same bags hung on the wall every year. Now, we’re unwrapping deluxe products in December (or unboxing in October), including candles, wine, and more. The 2024 beauty advent calendars take the cake: limited-edition products, colour-changing blush and iconic skincare are all available behind luxuriously designed packages. We’ve scoured the internet to bring you these 2024 beauty advent calendars – there’s bound to be a pick you simply *must* have.
essence Santa’s Sweetest Surprises Advent Calendar
The beloved brand’s annual calendar opens up like a book to reveal surprises in each compartment. Inside, you’ll unlock a pink princess’ dream: blush-coloured brushes, pastel nail polish, sparkly highlighter and more.
Jo Malone Advent Calendar
Cult fragrance brand Jo Malone executes a beautifully designed box set, featuring “timeless and seasonal colognes, miniature candles and bath & body favourites.” Could you really wait the full 25 days?
Diptyque Holiday Advent Calendar
If you’re in the mood for *true* luxury, it doesn’t get much better than this. Each day, unwrap new delights, including limited edition, festive fragrances, candles and more – for 25 full days. The box, designed by artist Lucy Sparrow, reflects classic motifs, like pine trees, gingerbread men and candy canes.
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Bobbi Brown Dazzle & Glow 12-Day Advent Calendar
A golden collection of the make-up icon’s best products awaits for 12 days of happiness. Come Christmas Day, you’ll be glowing, thanks to gifts like full-sized lip serum, mascara and travel-sized cleansing oil, a cream shadow stick and more.
L’Occitane Luxury Beauty Advent Calendar
A “how did they come up with this” circular red box unveils a new luxury item every day (if you can wait that long). We spied iconic soaps, creams and other fragranced delights from the beloved brand. Plus, did we mention they’ve gone up to 27 full days of surprises?
Clarins 12 Day Advent Calendar
12 tiny windows slide open to reveal products comprising three beauty routines for face, body *and* make-up. It’s also made from recyclable paper and contains some of their most iconic items. Find the Lip Comfort Oil, Total Eye Lift and more. We won’t ruin the surprise.
Maybelline Bring Your Dazzle Advent Calendar
While this year’s box offers less than other calendars, you’ll unwrap the most beloved products from Maybelline’s offering. 12 days of iconic products await in this box of surprises. You’ll find some of the most trusted and true picks, like the Sky High mascara (!) and more.
MAC Gift of Gold 2024 Beauty Advent Calendar
This hyper-glamorous golden tower houses 24 beauty treats, 18 of which are full-sized products. We do appreciate a neutral mystery box so all the girlies can delight in every lipstick, eyeshadow and gloss – they’ll fit almost all skin tones, we think.
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Catrice The Great Christmas Advent Calendar
Going big and bold on the 20’s opulence is Catrice’s The Great Christmas calendar. Under the lid, a pop-up stage display awaits, where specially packaged products (nail polish, blush and brushes) shine.
Charlotte Rhys Advent Calendar
A gorgeous standing box carries 24 drawers filled with luxury goodies, including candles, soap, creams and more. Bath time calls!
Nimue Festive Holiday Advent Calendar
Christmas 2024 is looking exciting with Nimue’s kit of skincare treats. Inside, you’ll find actives, haircare, and even SPF, which are perfect for a sunny Christmas.
dermalogica 24-day Advent Calendar
The frosted-themed box contains little beauty besties every day, from skincare must-haves to luxe trial-size products. And: the viral daily microfoliant is included!
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Lancôme Advent Calendar
Designed by the French artist Safia Ouares, this limited-edition box contains 24 products, each designed to take you on a tour of iconic Paris monuments, culminating in a final delight – the Lancôme Rose, holding a beau idéal surprise.
Foschini All Woman Luxury Discovery Box
We love that Foschini has embarked on their own discovery box! The gift contains a mixture of products and a voucher, plus you’ll uncover skincare and make-up top picks.
Molton Brown Advent Calendar
Behind the golden doors, a display of perfumed goodies is hidden behind 24 boxes. The packaging itself is something you might want to hold onto: it has swirls that shimmer and catch the light. The set takes care of products and fragrances for body and home.
Skins Boutique Box 2024
Cult fave Skins has their own Boutique Box, with a whopping 28 curated products. Perfume, skincare and make-up are all on offer behind each compartment.
L’Oréal Paris Advent Calendar 2024
L’Oréal’s glam and elegant black box houses 24 beauty surprises. Skincare and make-up are hidden within the doors from the diverse brand; make-up shades seem mostly inclusive.