Advent calendars are a standard British Christmas custom. With 25 “doors” and traditionally with chocolate, the calendar is essentially a countdown to Christmas. Now, the advent calendar has evolved from its chocolatey origins and can be just about anything, from books to tea bags, and, of course, beauty. Before December is on our doorstep, we thought of rounding up the best advent calendars on the market so far, in case you’d like to gift a loved one or yourself a treat.
LOOKFANTASTIC | The Beauty Advent Calendar
This calendar is hyped for a reason. With products worth over Dhs 3,000, you can spend December unboxing new products ranging from MAC to Sol de Janeiro.
Yankee Candle | 24 Days Of Fragrance Advent Calendar
For the candle lovers, this advent calendar shaped like a Christmas wreath boasts 24 mini candles that you can light up each day, perfuming December with Yankee Candle’s iconic scents.
Kiehl’s | Limited Edition Holiday Advent Calendar
This calendar contains all the brand’s bestselling skincare formulas as well as cult favourites, making it the perfect gift for those who want to discover the brand and keep their skin fresh throughout the colder months.
L’Occitane | Beauty Advent Calendar
If you’ve never tried L’Occitane before, let this calendar be your guide. With 28 pieces to collect, you get L’Occitane’s best-selling skincare, body care, and hair care throughout the month.
Cult Beauty | The Cult Beauty Advent Calendar – Classic Curation
Even though the calendar features 25 doors, you’ll be getting 34 products across skin care, hair care, and makeup. And that’s including full-sized products too!
Charlotte Tilbury | Charlotte’s Beauty Treasure Chest
Not all Advent Calendars will be the run-up to Christmas. Some will have 12 doors, to celebrate either the 12 days before or after. This calendar by Charlotte Tilbury features the brand’s icons in a golden treasure chest.
Sephora | Advent Calendar
Sephora takes on the Advent Calendar differently. Instead of opening a marked door, you get to choose out of 24 gifts which one you wish to open. The only door is the last one, number 24, which includes an exclusive, limited-edition product, making the wait all the more challenging, and sweeter.
RITUALS | RITUALS Wreath Advent Calendar 2025
Shaped like a wreath and even designed to hang, this advent calendar features a luxurious selection of bath and body care, home fragrance, and other limited edition surprises.
Armani Beauty | Advent Calendar
An advent calendar dedicated to Armani Beauty’s most loved skincare, makeup, and fragrance staples, it’s the gift that keeps on giving, pampering you throughout the month.
