Advent Calendars

Let The Countdown Begin—These Are The Best Advent Calendars To Buy Right Now

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This year, popular brands and retailers (like Sephora and Williams Sonoma), are making counting down the days until Christmas feel even more magical and festive with advent calendars. What do these advent calendars mean exactly? Typically, starting on or around December 1, these types of calendars are designed to dispense beauty products, fragrances, candles, or similar popular products every day leading up to Christmas. Moreover, when it comes to advent calendars, you can either choose to give it to a loved one or keep it entirely for yourself. And if you're planning on keeping one for yourself, advent calendars are one of the easiest ways to sample products so you can feel good about trying out several products at the same time without having to commit to purchasing full-size products.

However, with so many options to choose from, it can be hard to know which advent calendars are actually worth the buy. We're here to help you, though. Ahead, we’re bringing you the best options out there with must-have beauty products, puzzles, cookies, and more. So, whether you’re shopping for a beauty enthusiast, puzzle lover, baker, or just looking to treat yourself, we’ve got you covered.

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November 1, 2023

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sephora

Sephora Collection Advent Calendar

$49

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Try out the best of the Sephora Collection like their beloved "Big by Definition" mascara.

abbottlyon

Abbott Lyon Advent Calendar

$330

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Want a personalized advent calendar experience? This one comes with luxury, bespoke jewelry pieces tailored specifically for you.

sephora

Voluspa 12 Day Advent Calendar

$75

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Find your favorite scent among Voluspa's 12 best-selling clean-burning, coconut-wax blend candles.

lookfantastic

Lookfantastic Beauty Advent Calendar 2023

$165

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Out of the 27 beauty products in this advent calendar their are 12 full size products from brands like GRANDE Cosmetics, Origins, and First Aid Beauty.

papier

Papier 24 Doors Of Desk Delights

$140

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From December 1st through December 24th you'll open resusable gift boxes each day to find high-quality stationery, sticky notes, ink refills, and more.

compartes

Compartés Gourmet Chocolate Advent Calendar

$110

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This garden-themed advent calendar features handmade chocolates in 25 uniquely crafted flavors such as Rasberry Rose, Lemon Poppyseed, and Passionfruit.

nordstrom

Bobbi Brown 12 Days Of Glow Advent Calendar

$180

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From a moisturizing primer to a shimmery brick highlighter, all that you need to achieve a full-on glowy makeup look can be found in Bobbi Brown's 12-day advent calendar.

nordstrom

Palais Des Thés 24 Days Of Tea Advent Calendar

$38

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This one is for the tea lovers.

nordstrom

L'Occitane Holiday Advent Calendar Gift Set

$80

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A perfect gift for the jet-setter or the beauty enthusiast on your list.

anthropologie

Louise Cunningham Merry & Bright 12 Days Of Christmas Advent Puzzle Calendar

$25

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This advent calendar features 12 puzzles with 80 pieces each all for under $25—a total steal.

sephora

Benefit Cosmetics All I Want Beauty Advent Calendar Value Set

$149

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This advent calendar from Benefit Cosmetics features 24 days of beauty gifts including the brand's award winning, Hoola Bronzer.

sephora

Dr. Barbara Sturm Holiday Advent Calendar

$560

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Housed in a beautiful jewelry armoire-inspired gift box with two tiers, this advent calendar contains top-rated skincare products that look and feel like luxury.

liberty

Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar 2023

$320

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The Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar brings together accessories, skincare, makeup, and fragrances from a selection of niche names and cult-favorites creating Christmas magic for any beauty lover.

williams-sonoma

Williams Sonoma Holiday Advent Calendar: 24 Days Of Baking Cookies

$70

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Created to inspire creative baking, the 24-day Advent Calendar from Williams Sonoma has a set complete with 16 cookie cutters, 2 spatulas, 4 stencils, and 4 decorating tips.

ulta

Beauty Finds By Ulta Beauty 24 Days Of Self Care Advent Calendar

$60

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Looking for an easy way to integrate self-care in your daily routine, especially around the holidays? Look no further than Ulta Beauty's 24 Days of Self Care Advent Calendar.