20 Beauty Advent Calendars That Make the Perfect Holiday Gift
The more presents, the merrier.
Beauty advent calendar season is upon us, which means your favorite skincare, makeup, candle, and self-care brands have been busy creating glorious holiday collections for you to enjoy and gift to others. After all, nothing captures that holiday joy like receiving a tiny gift every single day in December. So, we found the best beauty advent calendars for you to shop in 2025.
Luckily, there are so many worth-it calendars available right now. Luxurious options hail from the best designer beauty brands, like the just-released calendars from Revolve. Retailers make some of our favorite 25-day and 12-day countdowns, too. Just take a peek at Saks Fifth Avenue or Dermstore's offerings for proof.
Some advent calendars even hit the under-$100 mark if you’re gifting on a budget but still want to shower your loved ones in beauty goodies. Better yet, many of these options come with full-size products hidden behind secret little doors. So whether you or your giftee wants to experiment with a new face serum or buzzy perfume, an advent calendar remains one of our go-to options during the holidays.
Ahead, we broke down exactly what you’ll find in each of the best beauty advent calendars on the market—without spoiling the surprise of which product you’ll get on each day, of course—as well as how many days each calendar lasts and any other key details you should know before you buy one for a loved one—or for yourself. I won't judge.
Marie Claire's Favorite Beauty Advent Calendars
- Best Overall Beauty Advent Calendar: Dermstore Best of Dermstore: 12 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar
- Best Beauty Advent Calendar if You Love Trying New Products: Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar 2025
- Best Viral Beauty Advent Calendar: Revolve 2025 Advent Calendar
- Best Under-$100 Beauty Advent Calendar: Anthropologie The 24 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar
- Best Under-$50 Beauty Advent Calendar: OPI Holiday Advent Calendar
- Best Luxury Beauty Advent Calendar: Sisley Paris Holiday Calendar Gift Set
- Best Makeup-Focused Beauty Advent Calendar: Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Beauty Treasure Chest Makeup and Skincare Advent Calendar
- Best Skincare-Focused Beauty Advent Calendar: Dr. Barbara Sturm Advent Calendar
- Best Retailer-Specific Beauty Advent Calendar: Saks Fifth Avenue Holiday 2025 Advent Calendar
This is not your average Advent calendar. It earns our top spot because the 12-day box comes with (wait for it) 12 days of full-sized products! It's a fact almost unheard of in the world of must-buy beauty gift sets. Highlights include a vitamin C serum from Medik8 and a mandelic and lactic-acid-rich serum from Paula's Choice.
Available To Shop?: Yes
Number of Days: 12
Value of Contents: $888
Number of Full-Size Products: 12
Marie Claire's Favorite Products:
Medik8 Super C Ferulic Serum 30ml
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 6% Mandelic Acid and 2% Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant
Liberty’s advent calendar remains a holiday must-have year after year for its next-level selection. This year, that means the 25-day 2025 edition includes a whopping 30 finds from brands like Jones Road and Augustinus Bader (and more!). Twenty products come full-sized, making the $365 find worth the splurge.
Available To Shop?: Yes
Number of Days: 24
Value of Contents: Over $1,690
Number of Full-Size Products: 20
Marie Claire's Favorite Products:
Augustinus Bader The Rich Eye Cream
Revolve's best-selling 12-day calendar is one of two recently released sets for the 2025 season. If its fashion section is known for its on-trend finds, then it should come as no surprise that its beauty gift set would follow suit. It has a value of almost $350, and includes finds from brands like Summer Fridays, Benefit, and more.
Available To Shop? Yes
Number of Days: 12
Value of Contents: $327
Number of Full-Size Products: Six
Marie Claire's Favorite Products:
It wouldn’t be the holiday season without Anthropologie’s under-$100 advent calendar. This find, valued at more than three times its retail price, tops our list for the sheer diversity of products inside. Shimmering body oils sit alongside all-season SPFs, a clarifying shampoo, and an editor-approved vanilla scent from Phlur.
Available To Shop?: Yes
Number of Days: 24
Value of Contents: $300+
Number of Full-Size Products: None
Marie Claire's Favorite Products:
Supergoop! SPF 50 Unseen Sunscreen
Swap out your nail colors every day with this affordable 12-day calendar. The mini polishes included inside range from cherry red to a wear-everywhere nude. There are also a few festive glitters perfect for wearing to your next holiday party. If nail health is on your mind, the brand includes the Natural Nail Base Coat and a matching top coat.
Available To Shop?: Yes
Number of Days: 12
Value of Contents: None
Number of Full-Size Products: None
Marie Claire's Favorite Products:
Nail Lacquer Nail Polish in "Lincoln Park After Dark"
A great skincare routine doesn’t begin and end at the face. No one knows this better than L'Occitane, whose 25-day 2025 advent calendar is filled to the brim with bodycare heroes primed for the colder weather. Now you can stay moisturized and glowy despite the frigid temperatures.
Available To Shop?: Yes
Number of Days: 24
Value of Contents: $238
Number of Full-Size Products: None
Marie Claire's Favorite Products:
Glowy makeup lovers, this calendar is for you. Charlotte Tilbury’s best-selling advent calendar is back for 2025, and it’s just as good as last year's edition. This time, it contains 12 days of surprises, five of which are full-sized. Highlights include the label’s best-in-class waterline-friendly eyeliner and lip liner, as well as the best-selling Light Wand in Pillow Talk.
Available To Shop?: Yes
Number of Days: 12
Value of Contents: None
Number of Full-Size Products: Five
Marie Claire's Favorite Products:
Airbrush Flawless Hydrating & Waterproof Setting Spray
Beauty Director Hannah Baxter sent me this 25–day calendar the second it launched, so you know it’s worth investing in. Putting the nearly $2,000 value aside for a moment, it’s filled to the brim with luxe finds (both full- and travel-sized) from the chic French beauty brand. Baxter loves the Phyto-Lip Balm (which won a Beauty Award this year), the Hair Rituel Regenerating Hair Care Mask, and the Lyslait Cleansing Milk.
Available To Shop?: Yes
Number of Days: 25
Value of Contents: $1,792
Number of Full-Size Products: Three
Marie Claire's Favorite Products:
Talk to Senior Beauty Editor Samantha Holender for long enough, and you’ll hear about her love of Dr. Barbara Sturm’s lineup. The good news? Some of her faves are included in the 2025 edition of Dr. Sturm’s best-selling 24-day calendar. Holender's recommendations include the Glow Drops (which is also one of Marie Claire's top-ranked serums), the coordinating Glow Cream, and the Face Cream Rich.
Available To Shop?: Yes
Number of Days: 24
Value of Contents: None
Number of Full-Size Products: None
Marie Claire's Favorite Products:
I already rely on Saks for its range of luxe clothing and designer accessories, so I obviously trust its beauty lineup. This calendar is proof. It contains 30 goodies inside from a ton of brands like Augustinus Bader and 111SKIN. And with a value of almost $1,500, it's a no-brainer buy for the beauty lover in your life.
Available To Shop?: Yes
Number of Days: 30
Value of Contents: $1,450
Number of Full-Size Products: Unspecified
Marie Claire's Favorite Products:
111SKIN Celestial Black Diamond Lifting & Firming 5-Piece Facial Mask Set
This one is for the gals who love to light a candle the second they step into their apartment. Voluspa’s best-selling options are all tucked away behind one of the 12 doors in this festive 2025 calendar. There are no full-sized options, so it’s perfect if you want to test-drive a few before you invest in a larger edition.
Available To Shop?: Yes
Number of Days: 12
Value of Contents: None
Number of Full-Size Products: None
Marie Claire's Favorite Products:
Crushed Candy Cane Large Jar Candle
Editor-approved brand Tatcha may have just dropped one of my favorite advent calendars of the year. The 12-day edition, the brand’s first-ever offering, includes minis of several editor-approved picks. Associate Commerce Editor Brooke Knappenberger loves the Water Cream—a favorite for combination skin in the winter—and the Kissu Lip Mask, which she says “lasts forever.”
Available To Shop?: Yes
Number of Days: 12
Value of Contents: $309
Number of Full-Size Products: None
Marie Claire's Favorite Products:
The Water Cream Oil-Free Pore Minimizing Refillable Moisturizer
We’ve covered nail color, but what about nail care? Enter: Manicurist’s chic little calendar. It includes 24 full-sized products from the brand, including a few products designed to keep your nails in tip-top shape. Base coats, top coats, cuticle softeners, and nail oil are displayed alongside a few seasonal shades perfect for wearing throughout the winter.
Available To Shop?: Yes
Number of Days: 24
Value of Contents: None
Number of Full-Size Products: 24
Marie Claire's Favorite Products:
Typology is the French beauty brand that our team is obsessed with. This 24-day calendar includes a few best-selling finds across the hair, skin, makeup, and body categories, 13 of which are full-sized. Personal favorites include the Glow Drops, which I layer underneath my foundation to boost—you guessed it—my glow in the winter. Every product is full of good-for-skin ingredients and is designed to give you a natural, French cool-girl finished look.
Available To Shop?: Yes
Number of Days: 24
Value of Contents: $616.41
Number of Full-Size Products: 13
Marie Claire's Favorite Products:
T10 — Tinted Serum with Vitamin C + Aloe Vera
Fill your month with new scents courtesy of Glasshouse’s 24-day candle and fragrance-focused advent calendar. It includes a mix of body care, perfumes, room sprays, and more, so you can envelop your entire home in holiday-scented goodness. Far-flung travels to luxe destinations like Kyoto, the Hamptons, Capri, and Milan inspire each scent. Highlights include the Scent Stems, which Brooke Knappenberger loves for their no-fuss design.
Available To Shop?: Yes
Number of Days: 24
Value of Contents: None
Number of Full-Size Products: None
Marie Claire's Favorite Products:
Who wouldn't want to receive a Jo Malone scent as a gift? I would, and I know that the perfume fans in my life would, too—so I'm buying this 25-day calendar to suit everyone's fancy. A mix of perfumes, holiday candles, and body products is hidden behind its gilded doors, so every day of December can feel like a luxury.
Available To Shop?: Yes
Number of Days: 25
Value of Contents:
Number of Full-Size Products:
Marie Claire's Favorite Products:
I could use a re-up of some of my favorite makeup finds, so this advent calendar has me covered. It comes equipped with 24 days of goodies, from classic lip liners to one of our favorite waterline eyeliners. There are also other iconic products from the brand included, like its best-ever clear Lipglass.
Available To Shop?: Yes
Number of Days: 24
Value of Contents: $498
Number of Full-Size Products: Unspecified
Marie Claire's Favorite Products:
E.l.f products have been going viral this year. If you want to take the brand for a spin, try this under-$100 calendar (which you can shop on Amazon!). Highlights include the much-raved-about Power Grip Primer and the Luminous Putty Blush, both of which promise a finished makeup look that will look luxe, even if all the products used to create it hail from the drugstore.
Available To Shop?: Yes
Number of Days: 24
Value of Contents: N/A
Number of Full-Size Products: None
Marie Claire's Favorite Products:
Byredo perfumes? For less? Sign me up. This advent calendar from the luxe fragrance brand is the key to testing its best-selling lineup without having to buy a ton of full-size products. It offers fragrance-minded shoppers 24 days of bodycare, candles, and perfumes to choose from. My personal favorite is the Mohave Ghost scent, which my husband steals from me daily.
Available To Shop?: Yes
Number of Days: 24
Value of Contents: N/A
Number of Full-Size Products: Unspecified
Marie Claire's Favorite Products:
If you've got a teen in your life, this is the gift for them. Urban Outfitters' beauty edit is seriously underrated, and I can't figure out why. This $50, 12-day advent calendar is worth more than three times its retail price. Inside, you'll find viral picks from brands like Byoma, Starface, Sacheu, and more—all of which have gone viral on BeautyTok recently.
Available To Shop?: Yes
Number of Days: 24
Value of Contents: $160
Number of Full-Size Products: Unspecified
Marie Claire's Favorite Products:
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