Think of the holiday season as an era of celebration, and no better gift comes to mind than a beauty advent calendar. These collections of treasures are more than just tokens meant to be frantically unwrapped on Christmas morning; they are the gifts that keep on giving, each one offering a series of daily rituals that turn moments into memories throughout the festive month — and beyond!
While traditional advent calendars started in the 1800s as a 24-day countdown to Christmas, with boxes opened from the first Sunday before the holy day to reveal bible scripture, the practice has inspired collections for all denominations filled with covetable goods, from perfume to jewelry, ornaments and more. They’ve become so popular, some even sell out way before Thanksgiving (case in point this year: Diptyque, we hardly knew ye!) Now’s the time to scoop up a selection for your nearest and dearest. Or gift one to yourself — you deserve it!
The best beauty advent calendars for 2025 offer something for everyone. From seriously sumptuous skincare to cult-favorite makeup and more, we’ve rounded up the most fabulous bountiful boxes out there!
For the Niche Fragrance Fan
Nestled in a box inspired by the Sun King, Parfums de Marly’s Countdown Calendar has 12 luxe pieces including perfume, fragranced body cream and a candle heavy on the brand’s wildly popular Delina and Valaya scents.
For the Sophisticated Skincare Aficionado
From the IYKYK insider fave The Rich Cream to tinted lip balm and sheet masks for face and eyes, Augustinus Bader’s The 12 Days of Bader contains a treasure trove of complexion perfectors.
For the ART ENTHUSIAST
Ideal for those who swear by luxe botanicals ingredients with serious efficacy, the Sisley-Paris advent designed with whimsical drawings by British artist Luke Edward Hall ticks 25 boxes filled with lip gloss, skincare faves from the Supremya and Sisleya lines, and, of course, a Black Rose mask.
For the Complexion Queen
24 elegant complexion perfectors sure to elevate any skincare routine are hidden in Sothy’s chic collection that practially sparkles with the magic of the season. One will find
For the Luxury Lover
A delightful representation of the famed French fashion house’s flagship at Paris’ 30 Avenue Montaigne decorated with golden ornaments designed by Pietro Ruffo, Dior’s 2025 haul has the brand’s greatest hits, including mini Miss Dior Essence and J’adore fragrances, Rouge Dior lipstick and an enchanting candle.
For the Apothecary Fanatic
Packed with 24 of the skincare giant’s best-sellers like Midnight Recovery Concentrate, Ultra Facial Barrier Cream, Amino Acid Shampoo and more, Kiehl’s well-priced piece will keep skin glowing for months.
For the Bath & Body Believer
Lotions and potions and perfumes, oh my! The adorable drawers of Molton Brown’s offering contain 24 opulent gems for those who enjoy the art of a bathing ritual and beyond, such as Re-Charge Black Pepper Bath & Shower Gel, Coastal Cypress & Sea Fennel Body Lotion and Reviving Rosemary Perfume Oil Roll-On.
For the Makeup Magician
A mix of mini and full-size makeup and skincare sit behind 12 sexy gilded drawers in Charlotte’s Beauty Treasure Chest. If your beloved swears by Pillow Talk, the most universally-flattering pinky-nude lipstick on the market, and primes and sets every look with skincare by the brand, this one will tickle their fancy.
For the Sheet Mask Maven
Serums, sheet masks for face and neck, retinol eye patches plus a sculpting gua sha are just a few of the luxury face firmers hidden behind drawers with ribbon pulls in 111Skin’s 11 Days of Radiance.
For the Cool Girl
For model-off-duty makeup, sultry scent and a full-size candle, scoop up the YSL Beauty collection housed in a star-emblazoned chest. 24 cult faves including Candy Glow Tinted Lip Butter, Loveshine Lip Oil Stick, Lash Clash and a Libre Eau de Parfum Intense Purse Spray.
For THE red carpet BEAUTY BABE
Shopping for a celebrity beauty fanatic? Armani Beauty, worn by many stars at awards shows, has a 24-day calendar loaded with the brand’s luminous makeup, a mini Crema Nera Eye Treatment, and mega-samples of six sumptuous fragrances.
For the Storyteller
Small investment, big impact! The sweet beauty advent calendar from Maison Margiela Replica is filled with seven of the brand’s memory-laced fragrances, scented shower gel and body lotion, full-sized candles in wildly popular Lazy Sunday Morning and Jazz Club aromas as well as a 30ml By the Fireplace eau de toilette, a scent that captures the spirit of the holiday season.
