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Oct 19, 2024

26 Best Beauty Advent Calendars of 2024 That Are Selling Out Fast | Glamour

All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. Look, we don’t want to scare anyone off by saying “Christmas” already, but some of

All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Look, we don’t want to scare anyone off by saying “Christmas” already, but some of the best beauty Advent calendars have dropped, and we just want someone to share the good news with.

The beauty brands we can always count on for blockbuster Advent calendars are showing out, like Charlotte Tilbury and Augustinus Bader, and Sephora’s 2024 calendar is just about the best it’s been. Plus, we’ve got tons of options from across the pond that we love indulging in (think Selfridges and Liberty London, which might just include a golden ticket this year).

So, get started early by shopping these beauty Advent calendars before they sell out (the Sephora ones always go quick), find out which are worth the most (yes, Jo Malone’s is actually a good value), and keep an eye on this page as more roll in. PS: They make excellent gifts for grown-up beauty lovers and presents for teens alike.

When choosing a beauty Advent calendar, there are a few things our shopping editors kept in mind. Does the set include useful products that will actually upgrade your skin care or makeup routine? We also look for a variety of product sizes—does it include a full-size product, in addition to a handful of travel-sized picks that can easily slip into a carry-on? Value is most important. We sorted through the individual products and checked to see if it was worth the price. After evaluating more than two dozen Advent calendars, these are the ones that made the cut for best beauty advent calendars.

Sephora

Chock-full of Sephora Collection go-tos, the Premium Advent Calendar is giving glam. Its 24 beauty goodies will make the monthlong countdown to Xmas suddenly doable, because how could you possibly be antsy when you have this cute Sephora box on your side? The pretty, individually boxed products include nail polishes, sheet masks (in blueberry and matcha, no less), and beyond.

Sephora

This gift set has 24 products that satisfy all beauty needs, whether you’re looking for the perfect winter nail polish, in need of cleansing wipes, or wanting a hydrating lip mask. It also has a retractable eyeliner, plus two lip products, including a lip marker and liner, which are perfect for touch-ups on the go.

Anthropologie

The perfect cart-topper after you’ve finished your Anthro shopping spree, the retailer’s Advent calendar has all the goods. Whether you give it to your favorite girlie or save the surprises for yourself, just know that this collection boasts products from buzzy brands like Phlur, Sunday Riley, and Supergoop (yes, you need face sunscreen in the winter too).

Charlotte Tilbury

Nordstrom

In 2024, Charlotte Tilbury is blessing us with a 12-door Advent calendar that we will be adding to our carts ASAP, thank you very much. The chic box is shaped like a heart with wrap-around drawers with sparkly heart- and star-shaped pull knobs for a seriously dazzling effect. You’ll love the CT faves like Pillow Talk Push Up Lashes Mascara and Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray, which sets your makeup for up to 16 hours.

Amazon

The Body Shop’s Advent calendar features a month’s worth of body care treats and wellness favorites to keep your (or your giftee’s) shower stocked up for December and beyond. This selection of 24 travel-size minis ranges from hand lotions to body butters to cleansers to shower scrubs, and we’re loving every last tube.

Liberty

Liberty London does not skimp on its annual Advent calendar, as evidenced by the just-dropped 2024 edition, which is blessing us with 18 full-size products and 10 minis (hair care included) to keep your vanity stocked and stunning. To keep us hooked, the brand has slipped a golden ticket inside a few of the calendars, which, if you’re lucky enough to find one, translates to $1,000 to spend at Liberty. The makeup is housed (no pun intended) in a beautiful box designed by artist Clym Evernden.

Amazon

The drugstore brand to end all drugstore brands came through with The Wild List Advent Calendar for 12 days of very glam, very cheery holiday season action. You can look forward to faves like a brow gel, eye shadow palette, and grippy primer for your makeup.

Nordstrom

We love a Bobbi Brown Moment, and the Dazzle & Glow 12-Day Bestsellers Advent Calendar is a total deal-sealer. Classy, clean, and versatile, this 12-piece wonder features a lovely mélange of skin care and makeup (we call that a symbiotic relationship) for an instantly rounded-out routine. It includes a full-size cream shadow stick in golden bronze (perfect for holiday parties), a plumping lip serum, travel-size cleansing oil, highlighter, blush, and more.

L'Occitane

Another year, another “Please take our money, L’Occitane.” In 2024 you can score on a very fleshed-out 24-day calendar filled with travel-size bestsellers that would make any stocking jealous. Special shoutout to the beloved Intensive Hand Balm, which is, of course, included. Press down gently on each compartment to help it pop open and enjoy the the goodness within.

Benefit

Benefit really upped the cuteness ante with the Gorgeous Grocer Advent Calendar. It features 24 minis, including all-timers like Gimme Brow and Benetint. We love Benetint for its versatility and truly long-lasting abilities as both a lip and cheek tint. The whole selection comes in a sweet red crate, pretty enough to keep on your vanity as makeup product storage.

Voluspa

Bless your candle-loving bestie with Volupsa’s 12-day Advent calendar. The brand pops off year round, but there’s something special about these divine-smelling, petite picks (and their bang-to-buck ratio). The pull-out drawers are numbered 1 through 12, so you can keep track of your progress throughout the month. Open a candle once every two days to draw out the fun, or do one a day as Christmas nears.

Saks Fifth Avenue

Pardon our French, but anything from La Mer is freaking incroyable (and, okay, also extremely expensive). This Advent calendar is no exception, featuring a range of top beauty product picks from the brand’s indulgent skin care line. While every bit of it is good, we’re especially excited to uncap the Crème de la Mer.

Dr. Barbara Sturm

The doctor is in. Dr. Barbara Sturm always serves us a stunning Advent calendar (she’s a cult-favorite for her truly transformative formulas), and we’re pleased to say that the 2024 edition is here. Yes, this thing is a splurge, but honestly, the selection is so good that we wouldn’t be mad if it was the only thing under the tree on December 1.

Revolve

Revolve’s 2024 Advent Calendar has a little bit of everything. We’re talking 27 products total, six of which are full size and all of which are fan favorites. Standouts include full-sizers from Summer Fridays, Briogeo, and Too Faced. We also love how the whole thing comes in a peachy pink aluminum case that can be reused as storage for your new goodies once you’ve unboxed everything.

Sephora

When we say luxe, we mean to say Augustinus Bader. And when we say “yay,” we mean to say, “We just added the 12 Days of Bader Advent calendar to our cart.” Each little pull-out drawer features a mini bestseller with winning ingredients like the nourishing TFC8 (trigger factor complex), brightening vitamin C, and hydrating hyaluronic acid, and the cult-favorite cream, beloved by Glamour editors and celebs alike.

Jo Malone

Jo Malone’s Advent calendar serves as a perfect 25-day dose of superstar scents old and new. Beyond Jo Malone’s classic colognes, you’ll find candles, hand creams, and other body-care go-tos. Did we mention how beautiful the packaging is?

Guerlain

This night-sky-inspired box contains 25 fragrances, creams, scented candles, and soaps, plus a few makeup products, including a miniature Noir G Mascara and the Rouge G Le Strassé lipstick. This whimsical collection will add a touch of elegance and allure to your beauty routine each day, whether you’re presented with the Abeille Royale Honey Treatment Day Cream or a mini candle of Bois des Indes.

Nordstrom

This gilded Advent calendar contains 24 full-size and mini MAC cosmetics favorites for a holiday-ready makeup look—from the Lustreglass Sheer-Shine Lipstick, to the brand’s classic eye shadows and Prep and Prime Lip. Lengthen lashes with MAC Stack Mascara, tame brows with the MAC Pro Locked Brow Gel and complete your look with a mini MAC Fix+ Setting Spray.

Sephora

For a trending beauty Advent calendar that any perfume lover will obsess over, opt for this set that contains seven minis, including a Lazy Sunday Morning Mini Shower Gel and Body Lotion and some of the brand’s most quintessential scents, such as Beach Walk and Jazz Club Eau de Toilette.

Sephora

The skin care lover in your life will appreciate this beauty Advent calendar because it includes some of the brand’s most effective products with exfoliating 2% BHA, skin-brightening vitamin C SPF, and more. Our favorite part is the full-size Resist Perfectly Balanced Foaming Cleanser that’s suitable for all skin types and can easily slot into an AM or PM skin care routine.

Elemis

We love this beauty Advent calendar because it has a variety of products from the Pro-Collagen line such as the Marine Cream and Renewal Serum, which helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. This set doesn’t neglect the body, though; we appreciate the Frangipani Monoi Body Oil and Shower Cream, which will deeply hydrate and nourish.

Glasshouse

Inspired by a jewelry trunk, this creative Advent calendar has a selection of Glasshouse fragrances, candles, hand creams ,and body lotions. The set is both extravagant and practical to keep your skin well-moisturized and your space pleasantly fragrant.

Ulta

We approve of this beauty Advent calendar because it includes some of the most popular products from your favorite beauty brands such as Kiehl’s, Olaplex, CosRx, Sunday Riley, and more. From eye gels to hair oil, breakout reducing serums, and vitamin C, you won’t go a day without doing good for your skin or hair with this one.

Lush

Give the gift of a soothing bath routine with this Lush Advent Calendar that contains limited-edition bath bombs, bubble bars, and candles. We like that this set contains minis of some of the brands most popular scents, like Snow Fairy, Sleepy, and Rose Jam. And we’d be remiss not to mention the brand’s Father Christmas Bath Bomb—a pick so popular that it was in the brand’s Advent calendar last year.

Laneige

This charming set is one of the best Advent calendars for skin care, particularly for anyone who’s a fan of K-beauty. It includes three full-size moisturizers: Laneige Water Bank, Water Sleeping Mask, and Bouncy + Firm Sleeping Mask, plus multiple minis of the iconic Lip Sleeping Mask in Gummy Bear, Peach Iced Tea, and Berry.

Diptyque

Elevate your beauty routine with this luxe 25-piece Advent calendar that comes with some of the brand’s most iconic fragrances, including Feu de Bois and Baies. The set also comes with three new candles—Sapin, Étoile, and Fraindise—that can add a cozy, winter touch to your space. It contains a handful of travel-size fragrances and hand creams that are perfect for throwing into your carry-on for holiday travels.