Advent calendars are not what they used to be. Gone are the days of opening matchbox-size paper doors to reveal a simple image of a snowflake or mistletoe. Today’s advent calendars are customized, elevated, and no longer just for kids. Some of the best ones out there feature beauty and get-glam products. For jet setters, it’s an ideal gift, as you’re able to try smaller versions of new products and get minis perfect for your carry-on bag. Discover our favorite skincare, makeup, and haircare advent calendars of the 2025 holiday gifting season.
CHARLOTTE TILBURY 12-DAY BEAUTY TREASURE CHEST
Charlotte Tilbury’s chest of makeup and skincare treasures is the ultimate way to stock your vanity and your carry-on before holiday travels. Housed in a star-themed case with jewel-handled drawers and gleaming gold details, the set includes five full-size essentials and seven travel-ready minis. Inside, you’ll find brand favorites like Magic Cream (it truly lives up to the hype), the iconic Pillow Talk lipstick and liner, and the Rock ’N’ Kohl eyeliner in Barbarella Brown (an editorial favorite).
To Buy: charlottetilbury.com, $220
KIEHLS’ 24-DAY ADVENT CALENDAR
Pamper yourself with 24 (yes, 24!) of Kiehl’s iconic formulas. There are enough minis to take you from 2025 to all of the places you want to go in 2026. We’d buy it just to snag the iconic Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado (full size!), Ultimate Strength Hand Salve (a red-eye must for pampered palms), and the Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Mask (the perfect post-flight pick me up).
To Buy: kiehls.com, $152
ACQUA DI PARMA
This lavish advent calendar (housed in a marble box by Emilio Pucci) features 25 signature eau de parfum, lotions, shampoos, conditioners, soaps, and candles straight from Italy.
To Buy: saksfifthavenue.com, $721
JO MALONE LONDON 25-DAY CALENDAR
Countdown to the holidays with Jo Malone’s timeless colognes, candles, body creams, hand washes, and, of course, fan-favorite festive additions. We love that the 25-day advent calendar beautifully blends indulgent scents with elegant, one-of-a-kind packaging.
To Buy: saksfifthavenue.com, $495
AUGUSTINUS BADER 12 DAYS OF BADER
Effortlessly radiate a youthful glow at every holiday event (or in transit) by investing in luxury skincare from Augustinus Bader. Pop on the hydrogel sheet mask or iconic eye patches in flight for refreshed, radiant skin the moment you land.
To Buy: augustinusbader.com, $675
BABOR’S 24-DAY AMPOULE ADVENT CALENDAR
If you live for ski season (or simply the après), consider this your reminder to invest in hydrating skincare. We love this German-made Babor set for its nourishing formulas that help maintain a healthy winter glow. This year’s 24-piece advent calendar features the brand’s cult favorite Ampoule Serum Concentrates, beloved for deeply soothing and reviving dry, weather-worn skin.
To Buy: babor.com, $99
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN HOLIDAY ADVENT CALENDAR
The next best thing to a pair of iconic red-soled heels under the tree: 24 limited-edition treasures from Christian Louboutin. While the fragrances and accessories are exquisite, we’re most excited about the signature Louboutin red lipsticks and nail colors — perfect for every holiday soirée.
To Buy: saksfifthavenue.com, $720
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