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Now that we’re inching closer to Halloween, many of the best beauty Advent calendars are already flying off the shelves. And while you still have plenty of time to check off your holiday shopping list, we still suggest moving quickly to snap one up for your makeup- or skincare-obsessed friends and family members, since they don’t stay available for long.
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Bazaar editors are eyeing a handful of coveted 7-, 12-, 24-, 25-day, and more Advents to shop, wrap, and stash under the tree from cult-favorite retailers and brands like Revolve, Sephora, Charlotte Tilbury, Byredo, and more make perfect gifts for even the pickiest beauty enthusiast.
The beloved date holders check all the boxes for a thoughtful gift, as they’re packed with some of the most viral makeup, skin, fragrance, and hair care essentials, along with a few that feature luxe collectible items like hair brushes, wick trimmers, and more. Here, we’ve rounded up the best beauty Advent calendars worth adding to your shopping cart right now.
1) Revolve 2026 25-Day Advent Calendar

Revolve’s Advent calendars consistently sell out year after year, so we recommend moving quickly to snap up their 12- and 25-day datekeepers before the holidays arrive. The 25-day version is valued at $950 and contains travel- along with 13 full-size products, like the Summer Fridays Dream Lip Oil, Ilia Base Face Milk, and Foreo’s Mini UFO Device.
2) Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte’s Hollywood Beauty Wonderland Advent Calendar

Everybody’s trying to get their hands on Charlotte Tilbury’s 2026 Advent calendar since it’s packed with full- and travel-size skincare and makeup favorites, including the Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray, Pillow Talk Lip Cheat, and celebrity-loved Charlotte’s Magic Cream moisturizer.
3) Dior Le 30 Montaigne Dior Beauty Advent Calendar

Inspired by its founder’s affinity for stars and constellations, Dior’s 30 Avenue Montaigne is as stylish as it is luxe, featuring a collection of 24 prestige beauty finds, including makeup products, skincare, and a scented candle. From mini versions of best-sellers, like J’adore Intense parfum and Sauvage eau de toilette and Dior Addict Lip Maximizer, along with their highly popular Capture Le Sérum and more, your favorite auntie may not stop thanking you for months to come for this thoughtful holiday surprise.
4) Parfums de Marly Countdown Calendar 12-Piece Set

Any person who counts Delina or Valaya Exclusif among their go-to scents can seamlessly layer each depending on their mood, thanks to this 12-piece holiday set. Along with Parfums de Marly’s eau de parfums, this Advent also contains body cream and shower gel for optimal fragrance longevity.
5) Manucurist Advent Calendar Time to Shine 24 Full-Size Nail Care & Polish Gift Set

Here’s a limited edition calendar filled to the brim with 24-days worth of full-size nail staples. From eight of Manucurist’s plant-based Green Nail polishes and three of their Active makeup-meets-care polishes to a case of biodegradable gold glitter and a range of manicure accessories, this Advent practically has it all. It’s a great gift option for the friend who’s an aspiring nail artist.
6) Augustinus Bader The 12 Days of Bader

Here’s a coveted 12-day Advent that’s curated with supreme hydration in mind. Featuring Augustinus Bader’s Cream Cleansing Gel and Serum, Face Oil, Rich Cream, Hand Treatment, eye cream, and more, your giftee likely won’t have to worry about staying moisturized in colder months to come. Plus, each favorite includes the brand’s proprietary TFC8 complex, which combines vitamins, lipids, and peptides.
7) Laneige 12 Days of Wonder Korean Skincare & Lip Favorites Advent Calendar

The K-beauty lover in your circle likely won’t stop bragging after receiving 12-days worth of Laneige goodies in this limited-edition calendar. In addition to the brand’s beloved Water Bank Gentle Gel Cleanser and moisturizer, and Bouncy & Firm Serum and sleeping masks, your friend’s lips will stay hydrated all season thanks to mini staples like Laneige’s Lip Glowy Balm and Lip Sleeping Mask.
8) M.A.C. Cosmetics 24 Days of M·A·C Icons Advent Calendar

Your bestie will have just about everything to round out their professional and personal makeup kits after unboxing M.A.C. Cosmetics’ 24-day calendar. From mini skin prep essentials, like M.A.C.’s Hyper Real Cream to Foam Cleanser, Waterlight Cream, and a deluxe version of their Hyper Real Serumizer Eye, to full-size artist must-haves, like the brand’s M·A·CStack Elevated Mascara and cult-favorite Ruby Woo lipstick, along with a set of lashes, they’ll be well-prepared for their next appointment.
9) Clarins 12 Day Beauty Advent Calendar Gift Set

They’ll get 12 days’ worth of French skincare and makeup from Clarins in the brand’s coveted datekeeper, which includes mini favorites like their Lip Comfort Oil, Moisture-Rich body lotion, and the new Total Eye Lift to round out any routine. Plus, in addition to travel-size goodies, the calendar also includes three full-size products designed to plump and hydrate skin with ease.
10) Diptyque Advent Calendar

Diptyque recently revamped their beloved range of scented candles, but that’s just one reason this calendar deserves a place on your holiday shopping list. Featuring an enchanted forest design created with artist Jean-Simon Roch, the handsome Advent calendar features limited-edition scented candles, eaux de parfums, and collectible objects your family member will treasure for months to come.
11) Lush 29 ½ High Street Advent Calendar

Since Lush’s Advent calendar comes with 25 different bath bombs, we’re betting your loved one will be taking plenty of phone calls from the tub over the next few weeks. From festive, limited-edition bombs, like Christmas Tree and Snowman Dreaming, to top-rated picks, like the lavender Sleepy and Unicorn Horn, there are plenty of options to choose from.
12) 111Skin 11 Days Of Radiance

Most holiday calendars typically include 12 or 24 days’ worth of beauty goodies. And although 111Skin’s Advent suggests 11 days of radiance, it actually includes 13 skincare favorites curated by celebrated plastic and reconstructive surgeon Yannis Alexandrides. Valued at $983, your favorite aunt will have a range of cleansing oils, serums, and eye, face, and neck masks to choose from that target skin radiance, firmness, and more.
13) Sephora Premium Advent Calendar 24 Days of Beauty Surprises

If your family member is a card-carrying Sephora Beauty Insider, the retailer’s Premium Advent Calendar is the perfect gift to place under the tree this season. Valued at $277, you’ll get plenty of bang for your holiday buck with 24 limited-edition beauty surprises, including 18 full-size Sephora Collection products, two travel-size picks, along with a few accessories to enjoy after the calendar has been completely unboxed.
14) Maison Margiela Paris Replica 7-Day Holiday Calendar Fragrance Set

Here’s a small but mighty favorite featuring travel-size bottles of Maison Margiela Replica’s coziest eau de toilettes, like Jazz Club, By the Fireplace, and Lazy Sunday. It also contains two mini candles and an elevated hand cream to round out the selection.
15) Sisley Paris 2026 Marie B. Advent Calendar Set

This beautifully illustrated calendar from Sisley Paris is worth saving after it’s unboxed and makes for the perfect surprise for the ultimate French pharmacy expert. Your family member will have 25 days to discover Sisley’s skincare must-haves, like the Sisleÿa L’Intégral Anti-Âge Firming Concentrated Serum and Black Rose Skin Infusion Cream, plus makeup and fragrance favorites like the Phyto-Lip Twist and Izia eau de parfum.
16) Jo Malone London Christmas Kist Advent Calendar

The friend or family member who can’t stop spritzing on Jo Malone London’s Wood Sage and Sea Salt Cologne or using their Velvet Rose & Oud Body Crème deserves to be gifted with its 2026 Advent calendar. Along with seasonal colognes, luxurious body and hand washes, and more, your giftee will have plenty of opportunities to layer their scents during the holidays after opening this festive 25-day Advent.
17) Bloomingdale’s Bloomingdale’s 25 Days of Luxury Beauty Advent Calendar

Gift this popular date keeper to the family member who continually racks up points on their Bloomingdale’s Loyallist card—they deserve it. The calendar includes travel-size must-haves from top skincare, makeup, and fragrance brands, like SkinMedica, Elemis, U Beauty, Le Labo, Augustinus Bader, Armani Beauty, and Sisley Paris.
18) Benefit Cosmetics The Hotel Beneville 24-day Makeup Advent Calendar

This hotel-inspired calendar is stocked with mini versions of Benefit’s top-rated makeup staples and is conveniently shaped like a handbag for easy transport. And inside, your friend will unbox 24 days’ worth of products like the Benetint, The Porefessional, and Precisely, My Brow Wax if they don’t open everything at once.
19) Alo 7 Days of Wellness Advent Calendar

Whether your friend is always at the Alo studio or just a fan of self-care, we’re betting this seven-day Advent calendar will be their favorite gift to receive this year. From their refreshing Magnesium Reset Spray to two pairs of Bio NAD+ Recovery Eye Masks and even a handy claw clip, she’ll have everything needed for peak woosah.
20) Glasshouse Fragrances 24 Days of Christmas Advent Calendar

Just about everything about this Glasshouse Fragrances calendar says Christmas, and that’s before your family member opens its 24 holiday surprises. In addition to home scent staples, like the brand’s Night Before Christmas candle and Kyoto in Bloom, and Lost in Amalfi interior fragrances, the Advent also contains bath and body essentials to enjoy, including body wash and lotions, hand creams, and eau de parfums. And did we mention this datekeeper also houses a literal ornament for their tree?
21) Tatcha 12 Ways To Love Your Skin Advent Calendar

Tatcha just released its latest 12-day Advent calendar that’s perfect for the facial-obsessed friend in your circle. Along with mini versions of viral favorites like the Dewy Skin and Water Creams, it also contains skincare best-sellers like their Rice Polish, Brightening Eye Cream, and Melting Lip Balm. And to make your holiday shopping experience a bit easier, you can even opt to have the calendar gift wrapped for an extra $5.
22) Christian Louboutin Beauty Advent Calendar Set

Whether your friend owns a pair or two of Christian Louboutins or is just a die-hard fan of the brand, this stylish beauty calendar is likely already at the top of their holiday wish list. Featuring a holiday-ready red and gold design, the 24-day Advent is packed with a range of mini beauty essentials and accessories, including stiletto-inspired lipsticks, nail polishes, and collectible charms.
23) Bvlgari Eau Parfume Countdown Calendar

Here’s a luxe Italian-made Advent that’s perfect for the family member who prefers the finer things in life. Bvlgari’s seven-day datekeeper features a travel-friendly range of their top-rated colognes, body lotions, and soaps—from Eau Parfume au Th Vert Eau de Cologne to Eau Parfume au Th Blanc—along with a charming ceramic ornament to hang on their tree.
24) Olive & June 12 Days of Mani Magic Holiday Calendar

The person in your friend group who’s TikTok famous for their creative at-home nail looks will be thrilled to unbox Olive & June’s 12 Days of Mani Magic. Inside, they’ll find sheer, milky, and holiday-ready nail polish shades to enjoy, along with glossy and iridescent top coats to complete each look. And if you’re shopping for more than one nail enthusiast, Olive & June has also released a limited-edition Advent packed with their easy yet sophisticated press-on nails.
25) Valmont Advent Calendar

The person in your circle who’s obsessed with Valmont’s Prime Renewing Pack won’t have to restock on brand essentials anytime soon, thanks to this all-inclusive Advent. Inside, they’ll discover 12 days of prestige skincare favorites to use for weeks to come, including Valmont’s Bubble Falls cleanser, Hydra3 Booster, Purifying Pack, and, of course, their Prime Renewing Pack.
26) Byredo Advent Calendar

Any Byredo-obsessed friend will appreciate this collectible 25-day calendar from the brand this holiday. It’s packed with tried-and-true fan favorites, like a Gypsy Water, Blanche, and Bal d’Afrique absolu de parfums, plus Tree House mini candles and collectibles, like a branded wick trimmer, hair brush, and long-wearing lipstick they’ll covet.
27) e.l.f. Cosmetics Express Your e.l.f. 24-Day Advent Calendar

You don’t always have to splurge on a holiday beauty gift to impress a friend or family member. This thoughtful pick rings in at under $100 and contains 18 full-size versions of e.l.f. Cosmetics’ most in-demand skincare, makeup, and tools, along with six minis and two Advent-exclusive products.
28) Sunday Riley 12 Days of Skincare Holiday Calendar

Since each product in Sunday Riley’s 12-day advent calendar is TSA-friendly, the person in your circle who frequently racks up flyer miles will get plenty of use out of this holiday gift. Ideal for just about any skin type, the calendar features viral must-haves like Sunday Riley’s Good Genes All-in-One Lactic Acid Treatment, Aquamarine Melt Hydrating Gel-Balm Cleanser, and Tidal Deep Hydration + Plumping Serum, which fit nicely in any carry-on.
29) Carolina Herrera Herrera Advent Calendar: 12 Days of Beauty

Red and gold are among color staples for the holidays, and this gilded Advent sets the tone for the season. Inside, your friend will discover 12 days of luxe fragrances, makeup, and more from Carolina Herrera to add to their collection, including Good Girl Blush and La Bomba eau de parfums.
30) Dolce&Gabbana Beauty Holiday Calendar Set

If you’re stumped about what to gift a close friend for the holidays, consider this favorite filled with Dolce&Gabbana’s fragrances, makeup, and skin care. Your giftee can start their experience with a pair of the brand’s No-Puff Caffeine Eye Patches, and finish with a spritz or two of Light Blue eau de toilette.
31) L’Occitane Advent Calendar Set

Consider this pick from L’Occitane for the person in your friend group who has a traveling masseuse on speed dial, or the family member who needs a little help relaxing. In addition to nourishing body care favorites like their Shea Butter Ultra Rich Body Cream and Almond Shower Oil, it also includes spa-level cleansers and exfoliators like the Verbena Shower Gel and Almond Crunchy Muesli Scrub for them to enjoy.
32) Victoria Secrect 12 Days of Bombshell Advent Calendar

The Victoria’s Secret’s 2026 Fashion Show was major, and this 12-day collection from the brand is filled with some of the VS Angels’ beauty must-haves. The friend who doesn’t let a year go by without tuning in will be thrilled to receive the brand’s Bombshell staples, from Shimmer Fragrance Mist and eau de parfums to plumping lip gloss and peony-scented hand cream.
33) YSL Beauty 2026 Holiday Advent Calendar

Along with full-size versions of YSL Beauty’s coveted Couture Clutch eyeshadow palette, Lovenude Lip Blusher, and Loveshine lipsticks, your giftee will also unbox mini versions of their best-selling skincare, fragrance, and other makeup staples in this 24-day Advent. From Libre eau de parfum to the Pure Shot Eye Reboot Cream, there are plenty of surprises to discover in this elevated datekeeper, including a branded compact mirror and kabuki face brush.
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