The Best Beauty Advent Calendars Our Editors Are Eyeing (2024)

Allow us to let you in on a “secret” gift-giving technique: surprising a manicure- or facial-obsessed friend or family member with one of the best beauty Advent calendars. These viral date holders take the guesswork out of finding a thoughtful gift that checks all the boxes since they’re filled to the brim with a range of coveted hair, skin, makeup, and nail care best-sellers.

It may seem a bit early to start considering holiday presents, but Bazaar editors have already spotted a handful of 2024 Advent calendars with many more to follow. And if history repeats itself, these buzzy favorites won’t stay in stock for long, which is all the more reason to keep early tabs on them. Last year, we found 12- and 24-day long Advents from cult-favorite retailers and brands like Charlotte Tilbury and Benefit Cosmetics that were ideal for even the pickiest beauty lover.

Here, we've rounded up the best beauty Advent calendars you can shop right now, along with a few options we can't wait to snag as soon as they're available. And make sure to bookmark this page as we'll continue updating it with more can't-miss calendars worth adding to your shopping list.

Here's a limited-edition calendar that's made in France, and contains full- and travel-size naturally-derived skincare for the face, eyes, lips, and hands. Plus, each Advent is designed to optimize space and reduce the carbon footprint during transport, making it the perfect gift for a close friend and the environment.

This 24-day Advent from Sephora runs the gamut of beauty with a mix of makeup, skincare, and bath essentials, along with accessories to elevate any routine. From a brightening eye cream and lip mask to a mini tube of mascara and a set of nail polishes, they'll have everything needed to round out their holiday looks.

Charlotte Tilbury's 2024 beauty Advent calendar is finally here and it doesn't disappoint. It's filled with tons of the brand's best-selling skincare and makeup products in full- and travel-size, including Charlotte's Magic Cream, the Beauty Light Wand in Pinkgasm, and the culty Pillow Talk Push Up Lashes! mascara.

Your giftee might be tempted to use Benefit's 24-day calendar for their next grocery run since it comes packaged in a handy branded basket. Inside they'll discover full- and travel-size versions of many of the brand's best-sellers, including the smoothing Porefessional face primer and matte Hoola bronzer.

The friend in your circle who prioritizes body care will get plenty of use out of this 24-day skin and body care Advent from L'Occitane. From shea butter-infused creams to citrus and verbena-scented shower gel and more, they may never leave the bathtub after unwrapping this surprise.

This year's Advent from Liberty London is one of our favorites. The retailer packed its popular calendar with full- and travel-ready beauty essentials like a tube of Byredo's sculptural lipstick, The Rich Cream by Augustinus Bader, Lisa Eldridge's Liquid Lurex eyeshadow, La Mer's Lip Volumizer, and more.

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