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Nov 05, 2024

The 34 Best Beauty Advent Calendars of 2024

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These coveted finds are the gifts that keep on giving

Allow us to share a “secret” gift-giving technique: surprise a manicure or facial-obsessed friend or family member with one of the best beauty Advent calendars. These viral date holders take the guesswork out of finding a thoughtful gift that checks all the boxes since they’re filled to the brim with a range of coveted hair care, fragrances, makeup, and even sometimes best-selling candles.

It may seem a bit early to start considering holiday presents, but Bazaar editors have already spotted a handful of 2024 Advent calendars with many more to follow. And if history repeats itself, these buzzy favorites won’t stay in stock for long, which is all the more reason to keep early tabs on them. We've already found 8-, 12-, and 25-day long Advents from cult-favorite retailers and brands like Sephora, Charlotte Tilbury, Olive & June, and Dr. Barbara Sturm that were ideal for even the pickiest beauty lover.

Here, we've rounded up the best beauty Advent calendars you can shop right now, along with a few options we can't wait to snag as soon as they're available. And make sure to bookmark this page as we'll continue updating it with more can't-miss calendars worth adding to your shopping list (a few at close to 50 percent off).

This Advent calendar from Olive & June has arrived to make the holiday extra delightful for your favorite beauty lover. Inside, they'll find six travel-size bottles of the brand's long-lasting and quick-dry polishes, a festive set of Blue Glitter French Bow press-ons, and even a limited-edition mini metallic blue Poppy.

This Christmas version of Olive & June's holiday Advent provides plenty of inspiration for a seasonal manicure. Six of the brand's beloved polishes plus three top coat options set the stage for a professional-level look, along with nail care staples like hand serum, cuticle cream, nail strengthener, and files. They'll also unbox two sets of press-ons (one that's green chrome and one with gingerbread men), along with four sheets of nail stickers.

Imagine the joy you'll see on their face after they open this gilded 12-day calendar from Eve Lom. Inside is a different treasure to enhance their skincare go-tos, from three types of cleansers (including their buzzy Gel Balm version) to two travel-size options for face masks.

This 25-day calendar from Elemis is valued at over $700, and filled with gifts to keep a loved one feeling refreshed from head to toe. After all of its boxes have been opened, they can start their routine with face essentials like Elemis's Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm, Superfood Facial Oil, and Pro-Collagen Vitality Eye Cream, and finish with body care like their Skin Nourishing Milk Bath and Frangipani Monoi Body Cream. The Advent also contains extras like a cleansing cloth and branded headband.

Here's a suite of salon-quality beauty essentials from the experts at Philip B. to extend their good hair days. It contains full- and travel-size bottles of favorites like the brand's Peppermint Avocado Shampoo, Weightless Volumizing Conditioner, and Detangling Toning Mist with Velvet Oud. Your friend will also unbox a few Philip B. body care products as a nice holiday bonus.

Not all Advent calendars are designed to be opened ahead of Christmas and Hannukah. Your family member can open Sephora's After Advent Calendar from December 25 through the end of the month to close out 2024 with some extra holiday beauty gifts from Sephora Collection.

This eight-day calendar is meant to be opened on every day of Hannukah. Featuring a festive blue and white theme, each numbered box contains a different travel-size hair product your friend can quickly pack in their carry-on.

Celebrities like Sofia Richie Grainge count themselves as fans of Nudestix's creamy formulas, which are nicely ideal to use while on the go. To celebrate their 10th anniversary, the brand released this limited-edition box packed with everything your friend will need for a complete makeup look, from multitasking blush and bronzer sticks, nude and red lip kits, plus, skincare picks like the brand's peptide body cream and cica jelly cleanser.

Statement-making blush is one makeup trend that never gets old and with this coveted Advent, they'll have tons of options for their next look. Along with pink, red, and tawny shades, they can also alternate between matte and dewy textures for a personalized and effortless finish. Did we mention the calendar also comes with a dual-sided brush?

Not only is this curation of Glow Recipe's beloved and K Beauty-inspired skincare favorites perfect for the brand loyalist, but it also happens to be on sale for nearly 50 percent off. Your giftee will unbox full- and mini-sized versions of cult classics like their Plum Plump Hyaluronic Acid cream and Strawberry BHA Pore-Smooth Blur Drops, and even walk away with a piece of brand merch.

Inside this colorful Advent, your friend will unwrap 12 thoughtful beauty gifts that make it a breeze to elevate their regular routine. Along with a handy face roller to apply their serum or moisturizer with, the calendar also contains gems like Kitsch's viral heatless hair curling set.

Here's a calendar that's practically made for the friend who regularly cycles through a bottle of Paula's Choice's 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant. In addition to the brand best-seller, this small but mighty Advent also includes customer favorites like their Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptide Booster and SPF 50 5% Vitamin C Sheer Moisturizer.

The person who takes accessorizing their hair looks as seriously as the rest of their outfits will get plenty of use out of this beauty Advent. From metallic claw clips and bobby pins to French hair pins, this collection will still come in handy well into the new year.

To celebrate the holidays, Urban Skin Rx released this esthetician-approved 12-day skincare calendar that's curated not only to even their skin's tone but also to enhance its glow. Along with seven travel-ready essentials, like their peptide-based lip treatment and limited-edition reusable silicone eye masks, they'll also discover five full-size products including Urban Skin Rx's coveted Vitamin C + E Glowing Moisturizer.

Clarins's 24-day calendar makes it simple for your family member to take the spa experience home after leaving the hands of a trusted esthetician. They can pamper themselves with skincare, makeup, and fragrance staples valued at over $300, including the brand's coveted Lip Comfort Oil (which happens to be a go-to for Bazaar editors).

This well-rounded calendar is perfect for the person who can't go a day without applying Creme de Corps body lotion or the Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado. In addition to travel-friendly versions of those best-sellers, the Advent also contains fan favorites like the Ultra Facial Cleanser and Ultimate Strength Hand Salve.

Diptyque’s 2024 Advent is packed with luxe and highly coveted finds from the brand. Along with beloved scented candles, like the brand's floral Roses and basil-noted La Droguerie, your giftee will discover travel- and full-size body creams, eaux de parfums, and other fun holiday surprises.

Decorated by artist Pietro Ruffo, Dior's highly-anticipated Le 30 Montaigne beauty Advent calendar is back and filled with 24 of the Maison's best-selling favorites. With beloved travel-size fragrances like J'adore eau de parfum and Miss Dior parfum along with viral favorites like the Dior Addict Lip Glow inside, your giftee will savor opening every box this holiday.

Bazaar editors have been waiting with bated breath for the drop of Sisley Paris's 2024 Advent calendar, and it's finally here. Illustrated by British artist Fee Greening, its packaging pays tribute to Paris with a series of pen and ink designs. And inside, your giftee will unbox finds like a full-size of the brand's Ombre Éclat Liquide eyeshadow and Phyto Rouge Shine Lipstick along with travel-friendly versions of favorites like the Black Rose Precious Face Oil and fresh and botanical L’Eau Rêvée d’Hubert.

Give them a rotation boost with 12 days’ worth of top-rated mini skin essentials from La Mer. They can start their routine with the brand’s Cleansing Micellar Water, and end it with La Mer’s supremely hydrating Crème de la Mer.

Tiffany Dodson Davis is the associate beauty commerce editor at Harper’s Bazaar. Don't ask her to choose a favorite fragrance—it's like picking a favorite child. As one of the brand's resident shopping experts, she specializes in trend forecasting, testing the latest beauty and wellness launches, and curating bookmark-worthy commerce guides. Tiffany's work has previously been featured in SELF Magazine, Bustle, and Teen Vogue. She's also been tapped as a commerce and beauty expert for The Business of Fashion, NPR’s Life Kit podcast, and more.

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