‘Tis the season to sparkle, and what better way to count down to the most magical time of the year than with skincare and makeup advent calendars? These little boxes of beauty come from beloved stores like Sephora, FeelUnique, LookFantastic, The Body Shop, and plenty more. Each day leading up to the holiday reveals a new beauty treasure, making your December mornings a delight. And let’s admit it – the holiday season is full of stress and endless prep, so any minute spent for self-care is as precious as these calendars!
In this article, we’ll unwrap the secrets behind these holiday must-haves, explore the most coveted brands and their enchanting packaging, and show you the perfect calendars to spruce up your winter beauty routine.
Whether you’re a makeup maven or a skincare enthusiast, these Advent Calendars add a touch of glamour to the holiday season, ensuring you’ll be glowing throughout December and probably even January.
So, prepare to celebrate the season in style, one beauty surprise at a time, and let the magic of skincare and makeup Advent Calendars transform your winter mornings.
Skincare and Makeup Advent Calendars
SEPHORA FAVORITES Advent Calendar 2023
Filled with 36 products, 23 of which are full-sized, Sephora’s Favorites Advent Calendar brings even more excitement than last year. Inside, you’ll find exclusive brands like ONE/SIZE, GXVE Beauty, Vegamour and Tarte, plus treats from classic brands Rare Beauty, ELEMIS, Glow Recipe, Drunk Elephant and so much more!
SEPHORA FAVORITES Advent Calendar 2023 contains:
- Aromatherapy Associates De-Stress Muscle Gel 150ml
- Aromatherapy Associates Support Breathe Bath & Shower Oil 55ml
- First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub with 10% AHA 56.7g
- Sol de Janeiro Bum Bum Cream 25ml
- Molton Brown Orange & Bergamot Shower Gel 100ml
- Commodity Milk Expressive 10ml
- Floral Street Sweet Almond Blossom Eau de Parfum 10ml
- Juliette Has A Gun Not A Perfume 10ml
- NEOM Organics London Perfect Night's Sleep Scented Candle (1 Wick) 185g
- Philip Kingsley Elasti-Styler 5-in-1 Treatment 100ml
- VIRTUE® Healing Oil 9ml
- K18 Leave-in Molecular Repair Hair Mask 15ml
- Living Proof Triple Bond Complex 45ml
- Gxve Beauty Original Me Clean High-Performance Matte Lipstick 3g
- Ilia Limitless Lash Mascara 8ml
- ONE/SIZE Beauty On 'Til Dawn Setting Spray 143ml
- Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Matte Liquid Liner 0.9ml
- Rose Inc Satin Lip Color Lipstick 4g
- Vegamour GRO Volumizing Lash Serum 3ml
- NAILSINC Nail Polish 14ml
- Beautifect Beautifect Blender
- Tarte Leave Your Mark Vii Eye & Cheek Palette
- BeautyPro Cica + Niacinamide Face Mask 22ml
- BeautyPro Warming Eye Mask 16g
- Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm 50g
- Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops 40ml
- Ranavat Restoring Moonseed Treatment 8g
- Sarah Chapman Glow On the Go 10ml
- Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum 30ml
- Tan-Luxe Super Glow Hyaluronic Self Tan Serum 30ml
- Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment 15ml
- REN Clean Skincare Radiance Dark Circle Eye Cream 15ml
- Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial 50ml + Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil 3ml
- Fenty Skin Fat Water Pore-Refining Toner Serum 10ml
- Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Intense 30ml
- Malin+Goetz Vitamin E Moisturiser 30ml
L'OCCITANE Classic Beauty Advent Calendar
L’Occitane is a real staple brand when it comes to natural, cruelty-free, and deliciously smelling cosmetics. This year, L’Occitane’s Classic Beauty Advent Calendar contains:
- Immortelle Precious Cream 5ml
- Immortelle Divine Cream 4ml
- Verbena Soap 25g
- Verbena Shower Gel 30ml
- Verbena Body Lotion 30ml
- Almond Solid Shampoo 30g
- Reset Oil-in-Serum 5ml
- Cherry Blossom Shower Gel 35ml
- Aromachologie Shampoo 35ml
- Aromachologie Conditioner 35ml
- Citrus Verbena Shower Gel 35ml
- Citrus Verbena Body Milk 35ml
- Shea Milk Soap 25g
- Shea Light Comforting Cream 5ml
- Shea Hand Cream 10ml
- Osmanthus Hand Cream 10ml
- Shea Intensive Hand Balm 50ml
- Almond Delicious Hand Cream 10ml
- Noble Epine Shower Cream 75ml
- Barbotine Soap 50g
- Almond Milk Concentrate 20ml
- Effervescent Bath Cube 18g
- Immortelle Precious Eye Balm 4ml
- L’OCCITANE Nail File
Kiehl’s Limited Edition Holiday Advent Calendar
With a special gift behind each door in the Kiehl’s Limited Edition Holiday Advent Calendar, you are sure to find Kiehl’s most-beloved and new products. Besides, just look at the beautiful packaging by artist duo Icinori – it's an instant festive mood!
Kiehl’s Limited Edition Holiday Advent Calendar contains:
- 30ml Creme de Corps
- 30ml Ultra Facial Cleanser
- 28ml Ultra Facial Cream
- 40ml Ultra Facial Toner
- 7ml Super Multi-Corrective Cream
- 14ml Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Mask
- 14ml Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado
- 75ml Calendula Herbal-Extract Toner
- 4ml Daily Reviving Concentrate
- 7ml Calendula Serum-Infused Water Cream
- 4ml Midnight Recovery Concentrate
- 30ml Ultimate Strength Hand Salve
- 7ml Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream
- 4ml Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution
- 14ml Ultra Facial Overnight Rehydrating Mask with 10.5% Squalane
- 15ml Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate
- 14ml Midnight Recovery Omega-Rich Cloud Cream
- 40ml Midnight Recovery Botanical Cleansing Oil
- 15ml Lip Balm #1
- 3ml Super Multi-Corrective Eye Zone Treatment
- 75ml Calendula Deep Cleansing Foaming Face Wash
- 3ml Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing & Dark Circle-Diminishing Vitamin C Eye Serum
- 10ml Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum
- 5ml Avocado Nourishing Hydration Mask
LOOKFANTASTIC Beauty Advent Calendar 2023
LOOKFANTASTIC Beauty Advent Calendar offers a very indulgent collection of exceptional skincare, haircare, and makeup essentials. Take a look at what’s inside:
- ICONIC London Day to Slay Eyeshadow Palette (full-size)
- ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Marine Moisture Essence 28ml (deluxe size)
- Color Wow Dream Clean Duo - Color Security Shampoo and Conditioner 30ml each (deluxe size)
- M·A·C Cosmetics MACStack Mascara Mega Brush 13ml (full-size)
- GRANDE Cosmetics GrandeLASH-MD Lash Enhancing Serum 2ml (full-size)
- NARS ‘Orgasm’ Blusher 1.2g (deluxe size)
- Sol De Janeiro Bum Bum Cream 25ml (deluxe size)
- Origins Mega Mushroom Treatment 200ml (full-size)
- Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge (full-size)
- First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream 50ml (full-size)
- Avant Skincare Hyaluronic Acid Molecular Boost Eye Cream 10ml (full-size)
- Ciaté Dewy Skin Vitamin C Glass Glow Primer 10ml (deluxe size)
- Coco and Eve Like a Virgin Super Nourishing Coconut & Fig Hair Mask (full-size) 60ml
- Rituals Ritual of Jing Body Scrub 125g (deluxe size)
- EVE LOM Rescue Mask (deluxe size)
- Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse and Medik8 C-Tetra Serum (deluxe size)
- NUDESTIX Gel Colour Lip + Cheek Balm in shade ‘Posh’ (deluxe size)
- Aery Living x LOOKFANTASTIC Winter Thyme Candle (deluxe size)
- LOOKFANTASTIC 4-piece Makeup Brush Set and Velvet Pouch (deluxe size)
- Eyeko Black Magic Liquid Eyeliner (full-size)
- ESPA Positivity Bath and Shower Gel (deluxe size)
- ISOCLEAN Sponge Cleaner (deluxe size)
- Dr. PAWPAW Collagen Lip Oil (full-size)
- BEAUTYPRO Retinol Eye Mask x3 (full-size)
- Disciple Shadow Work AHA Brightening Serum (full-size)
Makeup Revolution 25 Days of Glam Advent Calendar
Revolution’s 25 Days of Glam Advent Calendar has all the staples and then some more for a perfect holiday look. From lipliners to highlighters, this calendar won’t let you down.
Revolution’s 25 Days of Glam Advent Calendar contains:
- Lip Liner Bombshell Coral 1g
- Powder Puff
- Brow Defining Pencil 1g
- Khol Eyeliner 1g
- Detailed Eyeshadow Brush
- Fluffy Eye Brush
- Lip Liner Vibing Pink Nude 1g
- Matte Lipstick White Wedding (Nude) 3.2g
- Matte Lipstick (Muted Red) 3.2g
- Jelly Gloss – Glaze 8ml
- Lip Oil Elixir Power 2.5ml
- Matte Liquid Lip Mauve Berry 2.5ml
- Matte Liquid Lip Caramel Nude 2.5ml
- Cream Eyeshadow Bronze 2.5ml
- Cream Eyeshadow Opulence 2.5ml
- Pressed Contour Powder – Baecation 2g
- Clear Brow Gel 3.5ml
- Mirror
- Blush Quad 9.6g
- Highlighter - Dare To Divulge 2g
- Brow Crayon 1.65g
- Superdewy Blush You Got Me Blushing 15ml
- Mini Baking Powder Translucent 10g
- Pink Sponge
- Reloaded Palette - Pink Prosecco 16.5g
OPI Nail Polish Terribly Nice Collection Nail Lacquer Mini 25-Piece Advent Calendar
What’s a full festive look without the perfect manicure? OPI’s limited edition Terribly Nice advent calendar is filled with 25 mini shades and fan favourites that'll make the season vibrant and your looks outstanding. No UV nail lamp needed!
OPI’s Limited Edition Terribly Nice Advent Calendar contains:
- Mini Nail Lacquer in ‘Alpine Snow’ 3.75ml
- Mini Nail Lacquer in ‘Big Apple Red’ 3.75ml
- Mini Nail Lacquer in ‘Tickle My France-y’ 3.75ml
- Mini Nail Lacquer in ‘Lincoln Park After Dark’ 3.75ml
- Mini Nail Lacquer in ‘Strawberry Margarita’ 3.75ml
- Mini Nail Lacquer in ‘Don’t Bossa Nova Me Around’ 3.75ml
- Mini Nail Lacquer in ‘Opi Ink’ 3.75ml
- Mini Nail Lacquer in ‘Cajun Shrimp’ 3.75ml
- Mini Nail Lacquer in ‘Worth A Pretty Penne’ 3.75ml
- Mini Nail Lacquer in ‘Peppermint Bark & Bite’ 3.75ml
- Mini Nail Lacquer in ‘Five Golden Flings’ 3.75ml
- Mini Nail Lacquer in ‘Hot Toddy Naughty’ 3.75ml
- Mini Nail Lacquer in ‘Let’s Scrooge’ 3.75ml
- Mini Nail Lacquer in ‘Rebel With A Clause’ 3.75ml
- Mini Nail Lacquer in ‘Yay Or Neigh’ 3.75ml
- Mini Nail Lacquer in ‘Hot & Coaled’ 3.75ml
- Mini Nail Lacquer in ‘Chill ‘Em With Kindness’ 3.75ml
- Mini Nail Lacquer in ‘Salty Sweet Nothings’ 3.75ml
- Mini Nail Lacquer in ‘It’s A Wonderful Spice’ 3.75ml
- RapiDry Top Coat 3.75ml
- Start To Finish FFF 3.75ml
NUXE Beauty Countdown Advent Calendar
NUXE’s Beauty Countdown Advent Calendar will make sure that your skin is glowing for the upcoming festivities! And if you’ve never tried NUXE’s natural cosmetics before, it’s the perfect time to do so.
NUXE Beauty Countdown Advent Calendar contains:
- Huile Prodigieuse® Florale 10 ml
- Prodigieux® Floral le parfum 1.2 ml
- Prodigieux® Floral Scented Shower Gel 30 ml
- Very Rose 3-in-1 Soothing Micellar Water 50 ml
- Prodigieuse® Boost Multi-Correction Glow-Boosting Gel Cream 15 ml
- Aquabella Micro-Exfoliating Purifying Gel 15 ml
- Crème fraîche de beauté® Moisturizing Plumping Cream 48H* 15 ml
- Nuxuriance Gold Nutri-Fortifying Oil Cream 15 ml
- Prodigieux® Neroli Relaxing Scented Shower Gel 10 ml
- Huile Prodigieuse® Riche 10ml
- Rêve de Miel Lip Moisturizing Stick 4g
- Rêve de Miel Ultra-Rich Cleansing Gel face and body 30ml
- Rêve de Miel Hand and Nail Cream 15 ml
- Rêve de Miel Face Cleansing and Make-Up Removing Gel 15ml
- Rêve de Miel Ultra-Comforting Face Balm 15ml
- Crème fraîche de beauté® 48H Moisturizing Cream 3-en-1* 15ml
- NUXE Body Rêve de Thé Revitalising Granular Scrub 30ml
- Merveillance Lift Firming Powdery Cream 15ml
- Merveillance Lift Concentrated Night Cream 15ml
- Huile Prodigieuse® 10ml
- Prodigieux® le parfum 1.2ml
- Prodigieux® Shower Oil Precious Scented Shower Oil 30ml
- Prodigieux® Scented Lotion Beautifying Body Lotion 30ml
- Huile Prodigieuse® Original 10ml
The Body Shop’s Advent Of Wonders
Beloved by many, The Body Shop is a real household name for effective yet natural cosmetics. Their Advent of Wonders calendar will see you feeling your happiest and looking your best!
The Body Shop’s Advent of Wonders Calendar contains:
- Mango Hand Balm 30ml
- Avocado Shower Cream 60ml
- Tea Tree Skin Clearing Toner 60ml
- Shea Body Butter 50ml
- Small Ramie Lily
- Coconut Shower Cream 60ml
- Pink Grapefruit Soap 100g
- Satsuma Shower Gel 60ml
- Shea Shampoo 60ml
- Shea Conditioner 60ml
- British Rose Hand Cream 30ml
- Tea Tree Skin Clearing Facial Wash 60ml
- Olive Soap 100g
- Pink Grapefruit Shower Gel 60ml
- Almond Milk Hand Balm 30ml
- Strawberry Shower Gel 60ml
- British Rose Facial Mask 15ml
- Hair Claw
- Vitamin E Sheet Mask 18ml
- Strawberry Lip Butter 10ml
- British Rose Shower Scrub 50ml
- Pink Grapefruit Hand Cream 30ml
- Mango Shower Gel 60ml
- Avocado Body Butter 50ml
Cath Kidston Christmas 2023 Christmas Legends Beauty Advent Calendar
Kath Kidston’s Advent Calendars are always known to be vibrant, lovely, and truly full of joy! This year, the calendar is filled with 24 vegan bath and body essentials, including new products for you to try out.
Cath Kidston Christmas 2023 Christmas Legends Beauty Advent Calendar contains:
- Cath Kidston Hand Creams 30ml x 5
- Cath Kidston Hand Cream 50ml
- Cath Kidston Lip Balms 10ml x 4
- Cath Kidston Soaps 30g x 3
- Cath Kidston Bath Bombs 30g
- Cath Kidston Bath Salts 30g
- Cath Kidston Body Washes 30ml x 2
- Cath Kidston Body Lotions 30ml x 2
- Cath Kidston Body Scrub 30ml
- Cath Kidston Muscle Rub 30ml
- Cath Kidston Foot Cream 30ml
- Cath Kidston Cuticle Creams 15ml x 2
Dr. Hauschka Christmas 2023 Advent Calendar
100% natural and organic certified Dr. Hauschka’s cosmetics will cater to the needs of even the most sensitive skin. The set contains 23 travel-size and one full-size product for you to enjoy this holiday season.
Dr. Hauschka Christmas 2023 Advent Calendar contains:
- Dr. Hauschka Hydrating Hand Cream 10ml
- Dr. Hauschka Quince Day Cream 5ml
- Dr. Hauschka Birch Arnica Energising Body Oil 10ml
- Dr. Hauschka Revitalising Day Lotion 5ml
- Dr. Hauschka Cleansing Cream 10ml
- Dr. Hauschka Lavender Sandalwood Calming Body Cream 10ml
- Dr. Hauschka Tinted Day Cream 5ml
- Dr. Hauschka Balancing Day Lotion 5ml
- Dr. Hauschka Regenerating Eye Cream 2.5ml
- Dr. Hauschka Blackthorn Toning Body Oil 10ml
- Dr. Hauschka Cleansing Balm 10ml
- Dr. Hauschka Rose Day Cream Light 5ml
- Dr. Hauschka Soothing Day Lotion 5ml
- Dr. Hauschka Hydrating Foot Cream 10ml
- Dr. Hauschka Night Serum 2.5ml
- Dr. Hauschka Melissa Day Cream 5ml
- Dr. Hauschka Moor Lavender Calming Bath Essence 10ml
- Dr. Hauschka Soothing Cleansing Milk 10ml
- Dr. Hauschka Rose Nurturing Body Cream 10ml
- Dr. Hauschka Rose Day Cream 5ml
- Dr. Hauschka Quince Hydrating Body Milk 10ml
- Dr. Hauschka Daily Hydrating Eye Cream 2.5ml
- Dr. Hauschka Almond Soothing Body Cream 10ml
- Dr. Hauschka Hydrating Cream Mask 30ml
LIZ EARLE 12 Days of Liz Earle Beauty Advent Calendar
Liz Earle’s botanical beauty Advent Calendar features 12 carefully chosen beauty products to delight your skin and your senses. The collection features both travel- and full-size products for you to greet the festivities looking refresh and feeling your best.
Liz Earle 12 Days Of Liz Earle Beauty Advent Calendar contains:
- Orange Flower Botanical Body Wash
- Cleanse & Polish™ Cleanser
- Cleanse & Glow™ Transforming Gel Cleanser
- Eyebright™ Soothing Eye Lotion
- Smooth & Glow™ Exfoliating Tonic
- Instant Boost™ Skin Tonic
- Skin Repair™ Hydrating Night Cream
- Skin Repair™ Light Cream
- Hydrating Cream Mask
- Orange Flower Hand Repair
- Warm Cedarwood & Frankincense Hand Cream
- Smooth Superskin™ Superlip Balm
AURELIA LONDON 12 Days of Skin Magic Set
Aurelia London’s Advent Calendar offers five full-sized products and each day you’ll be treated with natural, scientifically-proven skincare products. And on the last day, you’re in for an extra special gift!
- Miracle Cleanser
- Cell Repair Night Oil
- Cell Revitalise Night Moisturiser
- Cell Revitalise Day Moisturiser
- Revitalise And Glow Serum
- Botanical Cream Deodorant
- The Probiotic Concentrate
