It’s never too early to start dreaming of all things Christmas.
The nights, cold and crisp, warmth radiating from streetlights, sitting next to the blazing fire, sipping on a hot chocolate, patiently awaiting the arrival of the most magical night of the year.
For those of us who like to countdown the days in all things beauty and glamour, we’ve rounded up our top 12 beauty Advent Calendars that you will want to add to your Christmas wish list.
Charlotte Tilbury – Lucky Chest of Beauty Secrets
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Featuring some of her most iconic makeup and skincare, this calendar consists of 2 full-size and 10 travel-size products, with 12 beauty surprises altogether!
You’re guaranteed to get that Charlotte glow.
Worth €287 – Buy it for €200
Benefit – All I Want Beauty Advent Calendar
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This makeup vanity will have you feeling pretty all December with the best in brows, face, lashes and lips. No one does minis like Benefit!
Worth €334 – Buy it for €175.00
MAC – The 2023 ‘Frosted Frenzy’ Advent Calendar
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A limited edition series of events. The MAC Advent Calendar consists of 24 of their most popular mini and major products. It’s got all the essentials for a full face of glam!
Worth over €581 – Buy it for €195
Rituals – The Ritual of Advent
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Rituals do Advent better than most and in all shapes and sizes (they’ve got three on calendars on offer!) Enjoy a gorgeous Christmas treat behind each of the 24 doors.
Premium: Worth €275.00 – Buy it for €169.90
Deluxe: Worth €185.00 – Buy it for €99.90
Classic: Worth €140.00 – Buy it for €79.90
Sculpted by Aimee
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Seems like this is on everyone’s Christmas Wishlist!
Irish beauty brand Sculpted by Aimee has created a magical box of all things makeup and skincare.
Over 10,000 people had signed up for the arrival of the calendar, and it is now currently sold out – but we have our fingers crossed for a second release.
Asos – Face and Body 25-Day Advent Calendar
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This one has got it all.
25 little gifts with 25 of ASOS’ top brands, from Charlotte Tilbury to the iconic Brazilian Bum Bum cream!
Boots
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We all love a good Boots haul, especially at Christmas time! 24 premium favourites, all compact into one dreamy package.
Worth over €500 – Buy it for €109.00
No7 – Protect & Perfect 25 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar
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This box of dreams contains the very best of the No7 makeup and skincare range – and it’s a serious steal!
Worth over €588 – Buy it for €65!
Dior – Le 30 Montaigne Advent Calendar
@abdullaelmaz Unboxing the new @diorbeauty La Collection Privée Advent Calendar, and i’m OBSESSED!💎 thank you dior beauty team for letting me create art ♥️♥️♥️ @diorbeautylovers #lacollectionprivée #beauty #makeup #perfume #dior #art #fyp #love @dior #photography #viral ♬ original sound – Abdulla Elmaz
A Dior Christmas Doll House that will take you back in time to the façade of the boutique at 30 Avenue Montaigne. This one is seriously boujee!
Jo Malone
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Countdown to Christmas whilst smelling heavenly with Jo Malone’s 25 scented treats!
Glossy Box – “Feel The Magic” Advent Calendar
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Enjoy 25 unique pamper nights in the run-up to Christmas with Glossy Box.
With brands including Rituals, Iconic London, Floral Street and Medik8.
Worth €544 – Buy it for €80.00
Look Fantastic
@evyvismith I screamed when i saw @LOOKFANTASTIC had sent me over the 2023 beauty advent calendar🥹🎅🏻🎄🫶🏻❄️💝✨ #lookfantastic #beautyadventcalendar #2023beautyadventcalendar #beautyadventcalendar2023 #christmas ♬ a l l i w a n t f o r c h r i s t m a s – 🎅🏻❤️||🦌🍪
This 25-day Advent Calendar will have you feeling fresh and literally looking fantastic!
With all of their most trending brands, including NARS, MAC, Coco and Eve, and Sol De Janeiro, this holy grail is sure to be swiped right off the shelf.
Words by Shauna Whyte