Extend the excitement of Christmas morning by several days with the most beautiful advent calendar. It’s all about feeling good until the holidays. But a beautiful advent calendar offers so much more than that. The collectible calendar is filled with palm-sized (and full-sized!) goodies that are always a delight, from the perfect red lipstick to candles that will make your home sparkle. This year, they’re filled with more magic than ever.
Askme’s Favourite Beauty Advent Calendars
Anti-aging skin care: La Mer Wonder Express Advent Calendar, $600
French Beauty Bombshell: Yves Saint Laurent Beauty Advent Calendar 2024, $330
Home fragrance: Glasshouse Fragrances 24 Days of Christmas Advent Calendar, $300
Gift worth the money: Sisley Paris Advent Calendar, $825
For lovers of minimalist design: 2024 Typology Advent Calendar, $280
’90s Kids: Bobbi Brown Dazzle & Glow 12-Day Best-Selling Advent Calendar, $195
All for Charlotte Tilbury: Charlotte’s Beauty Chest, $220
Party Makeup: Benefit Cosmetics The Gorgeous Grocer Holiday Calendar, $164
Trending beauty product: Revolve Beauty Advent Calendar, $150
Fragrance Lovers: Jo Malone London Advent Calendar, $495
For the skin-care obsessive: Dr. Barbara Sturm Advent Calendar, $560
For the 2024 holiday season, it seems like beauty brands have looked over Santa’s shoulder and seen every beauty lover’s wish list, and they’re fulfilling everything on the list. Whether you’re shopping for a family member who’s very meticulous about skincare or a perfume expert who’s always sniffing out the next scent, the best advent calendars have something to suit your entire shopping list. This year, our favorite new products include Charlotte Tilbury’s gemstone makeup line, Glow Recipe’s Glass Skin line, and Dr. Barbara Sturm’s variety of glow-reviving potions. All this and more is ready to be added to your virtual sleigh (well, shopping cart) ahead of the holidays. Happy countdown!
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La Mer Wonder Express Christmas Advent Calendar
Release Date: Available now.
Price: $600
Best for: La Mer are two holy words among luxury lovers and some of the celebrities with the most glowing skin, including Kendall Jenner (she loves the moisturizer) and Usher (she calls this lip balm “so precious”).
Askume’s standout product: Cré-Me de la Mer Cream is a tried and true classic that delivers rich, nourishing hydration. Enriched with La Mer’s signature Miracle Broth, anti-aging seaweed and other active ingredients derived from the sea, this cream leaves skin feeling smoother and firmer in just a few hours.
Why we love it: The emerald-green set is packed with products with anti-aging benefits and is one of the most luxurious skin-care experiences you can get outside of a luxurious alpine spa.
What’s included: This set includes 12 signature La Mer products to cover every step of your skin care regimen, from a foaming cleanser to a treatment lotion, eye concentrate, lip gloss, and moisturizer.
What you’ll get: Smoother skin, an anti-aging glow, and a new appreciation for marine skincare.
FREE London Beauty Advent Calendar 2024
Release Date: Available now.
Price: $345
Best for: A miniature replica of London’s famous department store opens to reveal a treasure trove of jewels. For those of you who are nostalgic for the hustle and bustle of brick-and-mortar shopping during the holiday tradition, this set will provide a touch of nostalgia from the most magical department store. But make no mistake: The products inside are completely authentic.
Eskume’s standout: A collaboration between Liberty London and perfumer Nicolas Bonneville, Lanthe Oud Eau de Parfum combines agarwood and English violet with notes of bergamot, myrrh, and leather. This unisex fragrance comes in a full-size bottle adorned with the classic Liberty print.
Why we love it: In addition to the top-notch beauty products, the unique look of the calendar is a gift in itself. Filled with adorable storybook-style illustrations, this gift set is absolutely irresistible.
What’s included: This set includes skincare products, makeup, and fragrances from the retailer’s best-selling brands. There are too many excellent products to list among the 28 featured products, but we’ll start with a few: La Mer Lip Plumping Cream, Augustinus Bader Plumping Cream, and Ouai’s Detoxifying Shampoo.
The rest: One of the fastest-selling calendars each year, Liberty London’s limited-edition sets are a collector’s item. According to stories from the brand, its loyalists rushed to stores the day the calendar was released and queued for hours to claim their annual gift set. This coveted item deserves a spot in your holiday decorative gift box.
Dr. Barbara Sturm’s 2024 Advent Calendar
Release Date: Available now.
Price: $560
Best for: Devoted fans of Dr. Barbara Sturm will find a complete skincare regimen, and perhaps a few discoveries, in this robust cranberry-hued set. This gift is also perfect for skin-care lovers who haven’t yet discovered the brand: The 24 products, from gentle foaming cleansers to active-ingredient-rich serums, provide a solid sampling of the range. There are also specific products for men and melanin-rich skin.
Askume’s standout product: Dr. Barbara Sturm Glow Drops are packed with powerful anti-aging compounds that really help you glow—just ask product lovers like Hailey Bieber and Adwoa Aboah.
Why we love it: In addition to being a top-tier skincare product, this product also has a sweet story. Dr. Sturm still remembers the Advent calendars her mother made for her when she was a child; she created the product to give her customers that same sense of discovery before the holidays;
What’s included: This set includes 24 Dr. Barbara Strum products, from perennial bestsellers to the latest innovations available in a variety of sizes, including full-size bottles, mini bottles, and travel-size bottles; as far as products go, you’ll find everything from her firming serum and makeup remover to eye creams and creams.
The rest: From “vampire facials” to plasma-infused creams, Sturm is known for his groundbreaking approach to anti-aging and anti-inflammatory skin care. The Advent calendar gives us a taste of his youth-boosting innovations—without spending a single drop of blood.
Jo Malone London Christmas Advent Calendar
Release Date: Available now.
Price: $495
Best for: While any fragrance lover would love to smell the brand’s iconic scent, we think this is the perfect gift for a hostess. The micro lotion, moisturizer, and cologne are perfect for keeping in the guest room, while the candles bring festive, twinkling light to any home.
The uniqueness of Esquem: Lemon basil and citrus scents – sweet, vibrant and uplifting – are timeless classics. In this hand cream, the intoxicating scent is combined with nourishing ingredients that soften and soothe the skin, including almond oil, clary sage extract, shea butter and vitamin E.
Why we love it: Perfect for fragrance lovers of any gender, this set includes a unisex body cream scented with sage and sea salt.
What’s included: Twenty-five small drawers printed with a vibrant pattern of candy canes and bows hold the London fashion house’s beautifully scented gifts. There are also classic colognes and seasonal fragrances, as well as small candles and bath and body products.
What you’re left with: fragrance samples to spray throughout the year, plus a special seasonal scent to make the holidays even more fragrant.
Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte’s Beautiful Love Box
Release Date: Available now.
Price: $220
Best for: For the Charlotte fans on your list, this heart-studded chest is truly full of treasures.
Askme’s standout product: From The Bear’s Molly Gordon to Billboard chart queen Sabrina Carpenter, everyone loves Charlotte’s Matte Revolution Lipstick in Pillow Talk. The pinkish-nude shade is designed to flatter every skin tone, and the hydrating formula is long-lasting.
Why we love it: The jewelry box itself is pure vanity candy, but what’s inside is even sweeter. The box is stocked with beloved Charlotte Tilbury products for every step of your holiday glamour routine, from a firming rose serum to a setting spray to set your look.
What’s included: The 12-piece set includes travel size and full-size products from skin care to makeup. Products include lip liners and lipsticks, eyeliners and mascaras, serums and creams (not just any creams – Charlotte’s Magic Cream), glitter blush, and more.
What you’re left with: When the last drop of glitter makeup has been applied, you’ll still have its box: red, heart-shaped, and decorated with a jewelry drawer handle. This box is a keepsake that can be treasured for years to come.
Yves Saint Laurent Beauty Advent Calendar Holidays 2024
Release Date: Available now.
Price: $330
Best for: Beauty lovers who don’t shy away from bold lips, dramatic eyes, and perfumes that make a heady impression on the dance floor.
The uniqueness of Eskume: Inspired by Yves Saint Laurent’s famous Moroccan gardens, the scent of lavender, orange blossom and musk infuses Libre eau de parfum, one of dozens of goodies included in the set.
Why we love it: Sometimes, people want to look different like the French women in Les Bains. This set includes red lipstick, heady perfume and lash-lengthening mascara to bring your Parisian charm to life.
What’s included: The gold-plated calendar includes 25 gifts from beauty brands, including makeup, skin care, and fragrances.
The rest: These travel-friendly products make a perfect French beauty kit that will make frequent flyer trips more stylish for thousands of miles to come. There’s even a keepsake mirror hidden in one of the drawers.
12 days of Augustinus Beder Beder advent calendar
Release Date: Available now.
Price: $585
Best for: Recipients with mature skin will be pleased to incorporate TFC8 into their holiday season. The patented ingredients included in the brand’s skin, hair, and body products are known to speed up cell turnover for radiant, younger-looking skin.
Askume’s standout product: The Rich Cream, loved by celebrities such as Melanie Griffith and Victoria Beckham, leaves skin smooth, glowing and supple. Enriched with hyaluronic acid and hydrating oils, this creamy cult favourite is highly hydrating yet penetrates skin quickly.
Why we love it: Augustinus Bader is a faux skincare brand backed by real science and a gift for all skin tones. Its most popular products are beautifully packaged and make great gifts, whether for yourself or someone else.
What’s included: The 12-piece set includes all the essentials for a complete skincare regimen. From eye masks to creams, body creams, eye creams, serums, and retinol serums, this set will virtually guarantee you a glowing complexion in the new year.
The rest: With a recommended regimen for day and night, this set will leave the recipient with their own Augustinus Bader skin care ritual.
Guerlain Miracle Hive Advent Calendar
Release Date: Available now.
Price: $720
Best for: Any perfume lover, especially those who love French fragrances, will have a much happier December morning as they discover the hidden treasures in this set.
Askum’s standout product: the Shalimar mini bottle presents the French signature in a form that fits into the most stylish clutch. Enriched with notes of vanilla, bergamot and iris, this fragrance has been a classic since 1925.
Why we love it: French jewellery designer Shourouk Rahim created a 2024 calendar with a dreamy aesthetic. For the magpies on your list, its gorgeous, glittery design – even the shiny drawer handles – will be just as alluring as the goodies inside.
What’s included: These 25 gifts focus on fragrance and include perfumes, scented candles, soaps and scented ceramics. Skin care products include eye creams, creams and lifting concentrates, rounding out your options.
The rest: The set contains seven bottles of unisex fragrances from the L’Art & La Matière fragrance collection. From the floral, musky Otter Blanc to the bittersweet Angelique Hell, there’s a scent to match the mood of any holiday celebration.
Selfridges Beauty Products Advent Calendar 2024
Release date: Waiting list is now open.
Price: £250 (about $325).
Best for: For beauty enthusiasts who aim to stay in the loop, Selfridges’ luxury bundles include new and exclusive products. For example, while Charlotte Tilbury’s Magic Cream is a time-honored classic, this calendar offers samples of the new 2023 Magic Water Cream.
Askme’s standout products: Nail polish is a rarity in Advent calendars, but Selfridges has met this need by adding two pleasing colors (Perfect Pearl and Whole Duniverse) to its mix, both from Harry Styles’ unisex collection. The latter color – transparent, holographic, sparkly – is the perfect addition to any holiday manicure.
Why we love it: With 38 gifts (yes, way more than 25), this set is a major treasure for beauty lovers. Not only does it have more goodies than a standard advent calendar, but it also includes 22 full-size gifts;
What’s included: These 38 products from brands including Charlotte Tilbury, Sol de Janeiro, and Kylie represent a cross-category sampling of skincare, hair care, makeup, and fragrance.
The rest: Even the most avid beauty lover would have a hard time using 22 full-size products in 25 days. So, recipients will have a variety of items left over to enjoy long after the last holiday lights are extinguished.
Sisley Paris Advent Calendar 2024
Release Date: Available now.
Price: $825
Best For: For those who love whimsy along with luxury, the Sisley Paris Advent Calendar is sure to be a great fit. While the calendar is adorned with fairytale-style illustrations, the gifts inside are for the elegant makeup and skincare lover.
Askumeâs Standout Product: The Phyto-Shine Lipstick, included here in its full size, is a favorite among industry insiders. Pro makeup artist Jenny Patinkin previously told Askume: âThis feels like a luxury lipstick. It glides on so beautifully and has a lovely sheer finish, which is great if you are low maintenance and want to reapply on the go.â
Why We Love It: The calendar is decked with Paris-inspired illustrations by British artist Fee Greening. The in-demand artistâwhoâs lent her ethereal drawing style to Florence + the Machine merch and campaign art for Gucciâs In Bloom perfumeâhas turned the calendar into a display-worthy work of art.
Whatâs Included: The collection of 25 gifts includes a sampling of the brandâs most beloved products for skin, face, body, and hair. From cleanser and shampoo to botanical shower gel and the cult-classic Black Rose Cream Mask, thereâs a luxurious solution for nearly every aspect of a personal-care regime.
What Youâre Left With: Though Sisley-Paris has been a mainstay in plant-based skincare since the 1970s, its Hair Rituel collectionâlaunched in 2018âis a relative newcomer. For many, the advent calendar will offer a first taste of the brandâs haircare, and a lasting fondness for it. The Regenerating Hair Mask, infused with four botanical oils and included in the calendar, has been a hair-silkening game-changer for Askume editors.
Glasshouse Fragrances 24 Days of Christmas Advent Calendar
Release Date: Available to shop now.
Price: $300
Best For: The Australian brand, best known for its interior scents, launched stateside in 2022. Its still under-the-radar home fragrances and eau de parfums channel dreamy vacation destinations, and include the saffron and blackcurrant-laced Midnight in Milan and the citrus, bergamot, and camelia-spiked Kyoto in Bloom. The giftee looking for a new interior scent will be in olfactory heaven.
Askumeâs Standout Product: With notes of freesia, lavender, and lime floating over a vanilla-and-patchouli base, the Lost in Amalfi interior fragrance makes the home smell like a luxury resort perched above the Mediterranean Sea.
Why We Love It: The calendar is a veritable jewel box of deliciously scented gifts. After each rosy-pink parcel has been unwrapped, the crimson box can be held onto to house rings, bracelets, and other baubles.
Whatâs Included: True to its name, the calendar holds 24 giftsâeach of them more sweet-smelling than the last. The assortment ranges from candles to fragrances, hand creams, body lotions, and lip balm. Of course, thereâs also a sampling of interior scents.
What Youâre Left With: Among the gifts is a colorful Christmas ornament, good for many years of tree sprucing.
Revolve Beauty Advent Calendar
Release Date: Available to shop now.
Price: $150
Best For: For anyone who likes to stay abreast of beauty-world buzz, this calendar provides a hands-on crash course. The assortment is heavy on celebrity-loved products and TikTok-famous goods.
Askumeâs Standout Product: Color Wowâs Dream Coatâavailable here in a travel-size formatâis a celebrity standby for smooth locks. Celebrity hairstylist and Trademark Beauty cofounder Joseph Maine tells Askume: âThe best product you can use to instantly transform frizzy texture into glossy hair is Color Wowâs Dream Coat. This will not only act as a thermal protectant, it will completely block out humidity, giving you long-lasting, frizz-free results. There isnât a better product for reducing frizz.â
Why We Love It: The celebrity secret for frizz taming is just one piece of the set, which has a plethora of A-lister-approved goods. There are hair oils from Olaplex (a brand that J.Lo and Margot Robbie happen to love), the Supergoop! sunscreen Brooke Shields and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan adore, and more.
Whatâs Included: In all, the set contains 25 goods for skin, body, and hair from a mix of established and emerging brands (Tarte, Ouai, Oribe, and Tower 28 are all in the mix). Expect full-size products as well as travel-size goods.
What Youâre Left With: The full-size productsâwhich have star appeal and lasting powerâinclude Charlotte Tilburyâs TikTok-famous Pinkgasm Wand. Plus the Slip skinny scrunchies have no expiration date.
LâOccitane 24 Days of Beauty Classic Holiday Advent Calendar
Release Date: Available to shop now.
Price: $115
Best For: The Francophile in your life will be thrilled to receive a mix of LâOccitaneâs most beloved products, which nurture the skin, hair, and body with ingredients plucked from the French countryside.
Askumeâs Standout Product: The brandâs worldwide bestseller, its Intensive Hand Balm, is included in the set. The soothing balm prevents dryness and cracks with shea butter, coconut oil, honey, and marshmallow extracts.
Why We Love It: The set offers winter skin-care standbys that we tend to hideâlike little beauty elvesâin several convenient spots. The iconic hand lotion comes to work, the Verbena soap spruces up the guest bathroom, and the miniature shower gels fit handily in a toiletry bag.
Whatâs Included: The set includes 24 miniature editions of LâOccitane classics for bath and body. In addition to the aforementioned lotions, soaps, and shower gels, the calendar includes the brandâs Reset Oil-in-Serum. Formulated with gardenia extract, the overnight treatment helps one wake up to smoother, more radiant skinâeven after a long night of last-minute gift wrapping.
What Youâre Left With: Glowing skin, soft hands, and an enviable assortment of travel-ready products for your next trip to France.
British Askumeâs Festive Calendar
Release Date: Available to shop now.
Price: $465
Best For: Those who eagerly await the delivery of each glossy issue of Askume will love receiving an editor-vetted assortment of goods. With a highly curated mix of makeup, skin care, jewelry, and lifestyle products, the calendar brings the pages of the magazine to life.
Askumeâs Standout Product: Every British Askume editor has a favorite item amid the 26 surprisesâfor digital director Kerry McDermott, Verdenâs Herbanum Bath Oil is just the thing for a seasonal soak. âThe piney Herbanum scent is perfect for this time of year, and a little bit of this stuff goes a long way: just a couple of drops to turn an otherwise unremarkable bath into a spalike experience,â she writes.
Why We Love It: This calendar gives back: British Askume will donate £75,000 of its proceeds to charities that raise awareness for causes like domestic abuse, homelessness, and women refugees.
Whatâs Included: The set features 26 products behind doors illustrated with vintage covers. Youâll find skin care from brands like Foreo, Tatcha, and 111Skin; makeup from Charlotte Tilbury and Laura Mercier; a paisley silk scarf from Lescarf; and (much) more.
What Youâre Left With: Along with the aforementioned products, the calendar comes with a one-year subscription to British Askume.
Benefit Cosmetics The Gorgeous Grocer Holiday Calendar Gift Set
Release Date: Available to shop now.
Price: $164
Best For: The friend who helped you master your cat-eye and lent you her Benetint in high school will be giddy over Benefitâs cutely curated box, which contains the essentials for a full makeup look, from a face primer to a volumizing mascara.
Askumeâs Standout Product: Said Benetint is a classic for a reason. An acclaimed lip stain, the brandâs first product, launched in 1976, is an enduring favorite for a just-been-kissed, rose-tinted flush on the cheeks and lips.
Why We Love It: The set has all the fixings for a festive night, no matter the occasion. A swoosh of black liquid eyeliner and a pomegranate-hued lip tint are the perfect touches for a cocktail bash, while the pore-clearing clay mask is just the thing for a holiday movie marathon.
Whatâs Included: The grocer-themed box contains 24 Benefit Cosmetics productsâincluding skin care and makeupâin miniature, travel-size, and full-size formats. The mix includes foaming cleanser, powder blushes, lip tints, brow wax, and more.
What Youâre Left With: Once youâve opened each drawer inside this grocery-style basket, youâll have a new makeup routineâfrom skin prep to fluttery lashes.
Bobbi Brown Dazzle & Glow 12-Day Bestsellers Advent Calendar
Release Date: Available to shop now.
Price: $195
Best For: As a pioneering brand for the no-makeup makeup aesthetic, Bobbi Brown appeals to the beauty-lover who likes a natural look. This sampling of goods will also come in handy for the giftee on the go: Though it has three full-sized products, the bulk of its goods are made for traveling.
Askumeâs Standout Product: Bobbi Brownâs easy-to-use creamy eyeshadow sticksâavailable here in a full-size Golden Bronze and a miniature Moonstoneâare known to pull a makeup look together when time is of the essence. Makeup artist Mali Thomas previously told Askume: âThese sticks have saved my makeup looks in a time crunch on many occasions.â
Why We Love It: Thereâs a certain nostalgia associated with Bobbi Brownâespecially amongst â90s kids. The brand has long been associated with straightforward, versatile makeup basics that flatter any skin tone.
Whatâs Included: The 12-piece set holds nine travel-sized products, ranging from cleansing oil to lip gloss and makeup remover. Its three full-sized products include the cream eyeshadow stick in Golden Bronze, plumping lip serum in light pink, and an inky black mascara.
What Youâre Left With: The mini full-coverage face brush can become a staple in oneâs travel toiletry bag.
Typology Advent Calendar 2024
Release Date: Available to shop now.
Price: $280
Best For: The minimalist giftee will respond to the sleek, modern design, and the products inside. Typology, a quintessentially French brand, is known for its makeup and skin-care packed with natural ingredients.
Askumeâs Standout Product: Typology moisturizers are in Askumeâs pantheon of the best French beauty products. The D41 9-Ingredient Face Moisturizer, included in the set, is a dermatologist-approved salve that sinks right into dry skin, flooding it with hydration from hyaluronic acid and coconut oil.
Why We Love It: With a modern design by French artist Erwan Bouroullecâknown for his playful yet minimalist furnitureâthe set is organized like a tidy library. Its bookshelf-style interior is fitting: Since the set offers a sampling of two dozen signature products, itâs akin to a Typology archive.
Whatâs Included: The 24 gifts include 15 full-sized products, which are for the face, eyes, hands, and lips.
What Youâre Left With: The full-sized gifts will last well beyond the holiday seasonâand can turn into regifts that friends will actually want. Since the set has products for a range of skin types, the brand advises keeping what works for your skin, and gifting what doesnât.
The leaves have barely begun to changeâis it too early to start your Advent calendar shopping? Trust us when we say no. The best Advent calendars go on sale months before the trees are trimmed, with the first ones hitting virtual shelves in August. After that, itâs a race to keep up with the festive drops, as brands and retailers release their anticipated offerings in a dizzying whirl that lasts through early November. And these are hotly anticipated. Wait too long to shop, and the best beauty Advent calendars will be out of stock, gone foreverâpoof!
一些精美的降臨節日曆屬於奢侈的類別，但事實是，其中最好的日曆的成本差異很大。過去，Askume 編輯（以及所有受贈者）為我們的假期增添了色彩，從 Sisley Paris 的 780 美元日曆到 Saks Fifth Avenue 的 225 美元迭代，再到 Voluspa 的 75 美元產品。
Despite the cost, most calendars offer great value. For example, Benefit’s Gorgeous Grocer Holiday Calendar Gift Set, which costs $322, retails for $164. La Mer’s 12-piece gift set has an estimated value of $720 and sells for $500. Think about this: Revolve’s Beauty Advent Calendar is on sale for $539, saving holiday shoppers just $150.
But ultimately, value is a relative term. In addition to the price of each calendar, also consider how many goodies it contains and what’s inside. (Will it light you or a loved one up like a fully lit menorah? Then it’s worth it!) Finally, consider that some calendars come in keepsake boxes that will last calendar year after calendar year.
Judging by the shrieks of excitement that emanate from our beauty wardrobes at this time of year – an immediate sign that the advent calendar has arrived – each calendar on this list has the power to delight even the most seasoned industry insiders. But their appeal extends far beyond the confines of Eskom HQ. These limited-edition items tend to sell out fast, with sets from brands such as Charlotte Tilbury, Jo Malone, Sephora, Harrods and Saks Fifth Avenue selling out particularly fast.
When the world’s top luxury brands inject their own flavor into advent calendars, the result is — unsurprisingly — the pinnacle of luxury. For the discerning: Dior’s $750 Le 30 Montaigne advent calendar for 2023 is filled with the brand’s most popular fragrances, lipsticks, and serums; it also features a long-lasting lipstick that recently hit the runway. Christian Louboutin’s $600 holiday advent calendar last year was also quite lavish, featuring party-ready lipsticks, tapered mascaras, and glittery goodies including lipsticks and stiletto charms. This year, keep an eye out for luxury offerings from these and other brands, including Sisley Paris and YSL.
