The Best Beauty Advent Calendars of 2025 You’ll Want to Open Early

With nearly two decades of compiling, writing and dissecting gift guides, I can say with full confidence, advent calendars have become the ultimate holiday obsession—especially in the beauty world. Raise your hand if the rollout of the year’s best ones gets your heart racing every November. Still with us? Good because you’ll want to shop these sets before they sell out.

Whether you’re treating yourself (as you absolutely should) or checking off names on your gift list, advent calendars deserve top billing. Why stress over finding one perfect present when you can give a little bit of everything? On the receiving end, unboxing 25 mini- and full-size products feels euphoric—think new makeup look, scents to spritz or nail polish shade for to swipe on for days. Just don’t wait until December to snag one—the best boxes are often disappear long before it’s time to open the first door.

Without further ado, here’s the latest and greatest to have on your radar.

Benefit Cosmetics Glam Cube Advent Calendar

Benefit’s turns the Rubik’s Cube into a beauty lover’s dream—no puzzles, just playful discovery. Valued at $390 but priced at $200, it’s packed with 25 cult favourites, from lash-lifting mascaras and brow gels to bronzers and cleansers. The standout? Benetint, the OG tint for a naturally flushed finish.

OPI House of OPIcing Mini Advent Calendar

The polish calender is perfect for the friend or family member who’s mastered the art of the DIY mani. Inside are 12 mini lacquers as sweet as their namesake—think candy-coated pastels and glossy holiday reds, all with OPI’s signature salon-quality shine. Plus, it’s a steal at just $65.

Tatcha’s first-ever skincare advent calendar is a work of art—literally. Illustrated by Japanese artist Kaori Watanabe, the 12-day lineup features cult favourites that turn daily skincare into a soothing ritual. Valued at $475 and priced at $325, it’s a splurge-worthy indulgence. The standout? The Kissu Lip Mask, a jelly-like balm that leaves lips soft, plump, and perfectly glossy.

Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte’s Beauty Treasure Chest of Love

Charlotte Tilbury always goes big for the holidays, and her advent calendars are the definition of extra—in the best way. This year’s treasure chest is packed with signature lip shades and glow-boosting skincare minis, plus a cult setting spray that guarantees red-carpet-level glam all season.

The Body Shop Ultimate Advent Calendar

The Body Shop is delivering serious holiday joy this year with 25 full-size and deluxe favourites tucked into reusable, sustainable drawers. Think nourishing skincare, indulgent body treats, and festive scents—all valued at $314 but retailing for just $229. Luxe gifting, minus the guilt.

Sisley Paris x Luke Edward Hall 2025 Advent Calendar

Sisley Paris is serving drama this holiday season—literally. Their 2025 advent calendar, dreamed up with British artist Luke Edward Hall, transforms skincare into theatre. Think velvet curtains, gilded details, and a cast of whimsical characters hiding luxe minis like Black Rose Cream Mask and Phyto-Lip Balm. Each drawer reveals another act of indulgence—makeup, skincare, hair care, fragrance—making every morning feel like opening night.

L’Occitane Advent Calendar

Everyone loves a French beauty moment—and L’Occitane delivers it in the most indulgent way. Valued at $369 but priced at $210, this 24-day advent calendar is a sensorial journey through Provence, packed with skincare, body care, and fragrance treasures. Expect cult favourites like the Immortelle Divine Cream, Almond Supple Skin Oil, and Overnight Reset Serum, each capturing that effortless French glow.

Dr. Hauschka’s Daily Delight Advent Calendar

Turn every unboxing into a little moment of zen with Dr. Hauschka’s advent drop. Dressed in an elegant rose-petal design, it hides 24 self-care treasures—three full-size, including the luminous Illuminating Fluid, plus 21 travel-friendly favourites spanning skincare, body care and makeup. Priced at $159, it’s the kind of ritual you’ll look forward to daily. Even the packaging is a keepsake: crafted in Bavaria’s historic Gmund paper mill from spring water, hydroelectric power, and 100% recycled materials, the textured box feels as thoughtful as what’s inside.

Manucurist All That Glitters Advent Calendar

More goodies for the manicure lover, this is the ultimate gift for the eco-minded polish devotee. Inside the sleek, limited-edition box: 24 full-size nail essentials, including the brand’s breakthrough Green Flash system—the first LED polish that delivers a gel-like shine with a natural formula and removes in under a minute.

Well Wishes Advent Calendar

Vancouver’s very own Saje’s advent calendar is kinda a big deal, turning the holiday countdown (which is a stressful time for many) into a daily aromatherapy ritual. Inside: cult blends like Peppermint Twist, a candy-cane-inspired classic, the best-selling Liquid Sunshine, bursting with citrus and the debut Tangerine Royale, a bright, grounding mix of tangerine and vanilla. Bonus: the chic AromAdorn ornament diffuser doubles as décor and calm in one.