It may still be October, but we’re already feeling the itch to deck some halls and rock around a Christmas tree. Luckily for us, our favourite beauty brands have already begun dropping their annual advent calendars, and this year they’re more full of festive cheer than ever before.
An advent calendar is literally the gift that keeps on giving. For lovers of all things beauty, is there anything that puts you in a merrier mood than unboxing a shiny new skincare or makeup product each day leading up to the 25th?
With such beautifully designed, thoughtfully curated advent calendars being released, we’re counting down the days until we can start, well, counting down the days until Christmas. Here’s a list of some of the advent calendars that have caught our eye so far.
Chanel N°5 Limited Edition Calendar
This holiday season, Chanel is celebrating the centennial year of its iconic N°5 fragrance with a first-of-its-kind calendar designed to take on the silhouette of N°5 flacon. The unmistakable perfume bottle-shaped set holds 27 boxes, each containing a new gift inspired by the legendary N°5. Items such as the snow globe tree ornament, ceramic bracelet and compact mirror are complemented by products like the N°5 Eau de Parfum Spray, the N°5 L’EAU On Hand Cream and ROUGE ALLURE lipsticks. W chanel.com/my
ELEMIS 25 Days of Spectacular Skin Advent Calendar
Housed in limited edition, stackable tins inspired by Georgian architecture, the surprises inside the ELEMIS No.25 Advent Calendar include 25 of the brand’s most loved face and body products. To ensure your skin maintains that healthy glow all month long, the set features a full-sized Pro-Collagen Marine Cream in addition to the SUPERFOOD AHA Glow Cleansing Butter, Peptide4 Plumping Pillow Facial and the Dynamic Resurfacing Gel Mask. W my.elemis.com
L’Occitane Classic and Premium Advent Calendars
Bringing twice the holiday joy this year, L’Occitane is offering two advent calendars to make sure we finish off 2021 in high spirits. The Classic Advent Calendar prioritises responsibility to the environment, using 100 percent cardboard sourced from sustainable forestry. Its 24 surprises include the iconic Verbena and Almond shower products as well as a full-size Shea Butter Hand Cream. For an extra pampering treat, the Premium Advent Calendar not only features a intricately crafted design using gold stamping, but also holds five full sized products among the many haircare, hand care and fragrance gifts. W my.loccitane.com
The World of La Mer Advent Calendar
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Loved for generations, La Mer proudly showcases 12 unique Miracle Broth-infused™ products in its The World of La Mer Holiday Advent Calendar. The collection is housed by a limited edition keepsake box that enchants with its elegant simplicity, featuring a nod to the key ingredient of sea kelp. Headlining the countdown of gifts is the famed Crème de la Mer, while other popular skincare goodies include the Intensive Revitalizing Mask, the Neck and Décolleté Concentrate, and the Moisturizing Soft Cream W cremedelamer.co.uk
24 Dior Surprises Beauty Advent Calendar
Designed by artist Alice Shirley, the 24 Dior Surprises Beauty Advent Calendar presents a lush garden motif filled with fairytale-like flowers. As the blue and gold foliage surrounds the Maison’s historic 30 Avenue Montaigne address, 24 windows sit ready to be opened. Included among the 24 treats are well-loved favourites like the J’adore Eau de Parfum Infinissime, the Rouge Dior lipstick, and the Dior Prestige La Micro-Huile de Rose Advanced Serum. W shop.dior.com.my
Kiehl’s Holiday Limited Edition Advent Calendar
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Displaying the artwork of illustrator Marylou Faure, this lively, cheerful limited edition advent calendar sets the mood for a bright and joyful holiday season. Behind the eye-catching designs is an equally spirit-lifting collection of beloved Kiehl’s skincare products, such as the Calendula Herbal-Extract Toner and the Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Mask. As an additional gift to mother earth, the set’s box packaging is made with FSC-certified materials and zero plastics, and its ribbon is made from post-consumer materials. W kiehls.com
Babor Ampoule Concentrates Advent Calendar 2021
Consider your December skincare prep for Christmas sorted with BABOR’s advent calendar, an intensive 24-day ampoule treatment series. The twinkling white, gold and black gift set houses 24 perfectly coordinated active concentrates behind each door, promising more radiant and youthful skin. These ampoules that build, protect and tighten the skin include the Perfect Glow, Collagen Booster, Hydra Plus and the Precious Collection Platinum. W uk.babor.com
24 Days Of Clinique Beauty Advent Calendar
The ideal Christmas countdown gift set for any skincare and beauty addict, the 24 Days Of Clinique Beauty Advent Calendar is packed with award-winning moisturisers and best selling makeup. Styled with a peppermint candy theme, the calendar’s exterior hints at the many goodies hidden within, including the Moisture Surge™ 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator, the Dramatically Different™ Moisturising Lotion+, and the Take The Day Off™ Makeup Remover. W clinique.co.uk
The Guerlain Beehive Advent Calendar
For its first-ever advent calendar, Guerlain dives into a whimsical, shimmery world occupied by bees dripping in opulent gold. Named the Hive of 25 Wonders, the calendar imagines the Guerlain bees’ workshop, buzzing with activity to create the 25 treasures that will be opened each day. L’Art et la Matière fragrances, Sapoceti perfumed soaps, Abeille Royale skincare items and a bee charm bracelet are just some of the gifts waiting to be discovered in this calendar. W guerlain.com
Penhaligon’s A Fragrant Countdown
Dressed in festive red and green, and taking the shape of the classic Penhaligon’s perfume bottle, this advent calendar is perfect for spoiling the avid perfume collector. 24 scents fill the countdown calendar, featuring not only fragrances but candles, body washes, hand lotions, not to mention a special brass Christmas charm. Penhaligon’s top-selling scents also make an appearance, namely Halfeti, Luna, and Empressa. W penhaligons.com
MAC Cosmetics 2021 ‘Box of Tricks’ Advent Calendar
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This psychedelic patterned package will have your head spinning not only from the optical-illusion case, but over the 24 spectacular gifts featuring fan-favourite MAC beauty items. To make this year’s December countdown especially merry and bright, the 2021 ‘Box of Tricks’ Advent Calendar includes products like the Powder Kiss Liquid Lipcolour, the Mini MAC In Extreme Dimension 3D Black Lash Mascara, and the Mineralize Blush in Warm Soul. W maccosmetics.co.uk
Lancôme Holiday Beauty Advent Calendar
Paying a glittering tribute to its home city, Lancôme’s 2021 holiday beauty advent calendar once again features a pop-out Eiffel Tower among a cluster of sparkling houses. Each of the 24 houses contains a skincare, fragrance or make-up gift, so beauty and skincare junkies can expect star products like the Advanced Génifique Serum, the La Vie Est Belle Body Wash and the Lash Idôle Mascara W lancome.co.uk
YSL Beauty Advent Calendar 2021
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This sparkling gold and white advent calendar showcases the best that Yves Saint Laurent has to offer, and is filled with luxury products ranging from fragrances to beauty to skincare. Inclusive of both mini and full sized products, the set holds beauty treats like the Pure Shots Night Reboot Resurfacing Serum, Rouge Pur Couture lipsticks, and the Libre Eau de Parfum. W yslbeauty.co.uk
