The Best 2024 Beauty Advent Calendars to Gift This Holiday
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As December approaches, Christmas energy is in full swing. Classic holiday tunes are on repeat, holiday movies are queued for an all-day marathon, and best of all, Christmas advent calendars are waiting to be opened. Whether you're the giver or the receiver, beauty advent calendars offer an exciting way to countdown to Christmas. Each day, you can wake up to a small (or full-sized) treat of some of the top-selling products on the market, including fragrances, skincare, makeup, and even charming trinkets and keepsakes. It's never too early to start thinking about Christmas.
If you've been eagerly awaiting the latest beauty finds or searching for the perfect gift for your beauty-obsessed friends, consider giving an advent calendar—or keeping one for yourself. These calendars can offer everything from a new lipstick shade to fun eyeshadow formulas or even feature skincare-themed options for those looking to finally try out an expensive serum. Luckily, Dior, Sisley Paris, and many more of the most popular beauty brands are already in the Christmas spirit.
Below, we’ve compiled a list of some of the best beauty advent calendars that will make you the envy of all of the holiday parties. With all of the little surprises in these treasure boxes, your beauty stash will be fully stocked as you get through the holiday and into the New Year. See our favorites ahead.
Charlotte's Lucky Chest of Beauty Secrets
Christmas is all about sharing moments with the people you love, which makes this heart-shaped advent calendar from Charlotte Tilbury the perfect treat. Aptly titled the “Treasure Chest of Love,” this box features 12 drawers full of some of the brand's most adored makeup and skincare products. The chest is truly the gift that keeps on giving, as it converts into a jewelry box for a keepsake that you’ll cherish forever.
Includes: 12 drawers of the brand's makeup and skincare products
Charlotte's Lucky Chest of Beauty Secrets
us.charlottetilbury.com
$220.00
MAC Cosmetics 24K Holiday Advent Calendar
MAC has long been the gold standard of makeup brands, beloved by beauty novices and veterans alike. This Christmas, the brand is embracing this energy with its 24 Karat holiday advent calendar. Filled with both full-sized and miniature versions of some of the brand's best-selling products, like lipsticks, glosses, and eyeliners, this countdown calendar is every makeup lover’s dream.
Price: $224
Includes: 24 drawers of the brand's latest and best selling beauty products.
Best for Makeup Lovers
Sisley Paris 2024 Advent Calendar
The magic of Christmas always inspires imaginative thinking. So, it makes sense that Sisley Paris tapped artist Fee Greening to illustrate this year’s advent calendar. Intricate designs cover the 25 drawers full of surprises, from the brand's best-selling makeup to skincare products.
Price: $825
Includes: 25 drawers of the brand's makeup and skincare best-sellers
Best for Skincare
Guerlain Beehive Advent Calendar
Calling all members of the hive. No, we’re not talking about Beyoncé’s loyal fanbase but the Guerlain beauty lovers. The bee has been the emblem of the legacy house since 1853, and this year’s Christmas calendar is an ode to its longstanding history. The box includes some of the brand’s most iconic fragrances, skincare and makeup products, and even ceramics.
Price: $720
Includes: 25 drawers of miniature versions of the brand's best-selling makeup products and fragrances
Best for Fragrance
Dior 30 Montaigne Advent Calendar
Nobody does holiday quite like Dior. For years, the luxury brand’s advent calendars have been a coveted Christmas memento. This year, the brand celebrates its legacy with a tribute to the house’s Paris address. The calendar contains full-sized versions of the latest fragrances, makeup products, and lifestyle accessories all worth the splurge. For the person in your life who likes to indulge in the finer things or as a well-deserved gift for yourself this calendar will ensure you start the holiday season off right.
Price: $750
Includes: 24 drawers of full sized and miniature versions of the latest fragrance and makeup offerings from the brand.
Best Luxury Calendar
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As a leading publisher of fashion, lifestyle, and beauty content, ELLE.com is committed to highlighting the best products in various categories by personally testing the latest and most innovative products, interviewing countless experts, and vetting customer-loved items. For this piece, ELLE.com editor, Tasha Nicole Smith rounded up absolute best beauty advent calendars of the year. The authors personally tested a number of these products and scoured reviews for the top-rated products on the market.
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