For beauty lovers, the holiday season is the perfect opportunity to splurge on something new. Whether you’re stocking up on favourites or looking to put a whole new routine to the test, there’s no better way to indulge than with an advent calendar that’s brimming with skincare, makeup and fragrance treats. This year, our favourite beauty brands have outdone themselves with swoon-worthy surprises that redefine luxury. Shop these sumptuous advent calendars before they sell out to uncover a little bit of holiday magic every day until Christmas morning. —Andréanne Dion
Guerlain The Hive of Wonders Advent Calendar, $850
Adorned with fairytale-inspired illustrations by Turkish artist and jeweller Begüm Khan, Guerlain’s beehive-shaped advent calendar is filled with a curated selection of opulent delights to slather, swipe, spritz or burn. Expect to uncover luxurious mini skincare and makeup products, as well as soaps, perfumes, scented candles and ceramic fragrance diffusers in some of the brand’s most beloved scents.
Dior Le 30 Montaigne Advent Calendar, $1000
A lippie in the brand’s signature 999 hue with a matching nail lacquer, a pint-sized bottle of the classic J’adore EDP, a deluxe sample of the Prestige La Crème moisturizer—these are just a few of the 24 bestselling goodies you’ll find in this treasure box. It also contains holiday-themed surprises, such as scented candles in festive jars and an exclusive Christmas decoration. The box is decorated to pay homage to the brand’s iconic Parisian boutique at 30 Avenue Montaigne, and it doubles as a chic storage case once empty.
Diptyque Advent Calendar, $690
There’s no better way to unwind from the stress of the festive season than by lighting a fancy candle and getting cozy. The French perfume house’s advent calendar lets you trial 11 mini candles, including the ultra-popular Baies, Feu de Bois and Figuier scents, as well as the holiday-themed Sapin. You’ll also find plenty of other scented self-care must-haves, like mini fragrances, soaps and lotions.
Sisley-Paris Advent Calendar, $980
For its first-ever advent calendar (valued at a whopping $1600!), French skincare brand Sisley-Paris has bundled full-size and minis of its bestselling products in embroidery-inspired packaging designed by founder Isabelle d’Ornano. From makeup and skincare to haircare, body care and fragrance, all the hits are there. In case you need more reasons to get excited, we’ve got it on good authority that you’ll find the delightfully creamy Phyto Rouge Shine lipstick in the shade Sheer Rosewood and a sampler of the award-winning Velvet Sleeping Mask.
Dr. Barbara Sturm Holiday Advent Calendar, $761
With two tiers of skincare-filled drawers to explore, this advent calendar is perfect to get your glow on for the party season. Given that a single product will run you anywhere from $200 to $500, this is a great way to try the range before you commit to a full-size. We can’t wait to unbox the top-rated Super Anti-Aging Cleansing Cream, which reviewers say smooths out texture and plumps up their skin.
Jo Malone Limited-Edition Advent Calendar, $635
Housed in a box inspired by candy canes and gingerbread cookies, this year’s iteration of the hotly anticipated Jo Malone advent calendar won’t disappoint. It contains a mix of fragrances, bodycare and candles in crowd-pleasing scents such as Basil & Mandarin, Wood Sage & Sea Salt and Peony & Blush Suede. For a bright and merry touch, you’ll find the standout sweet and spicy Ginger Biscuit scent. (Spoiler: Christmas day brings a full-size cologne in one of the brand’s most beloved scents.)
Valmont Winter Illumination Advent Calendar, $490
An assortment of the brand’s most loved products is sure to illuminate your holiday season. It contains generously sized samples of decadent skincare treats, from the resurfacing LumiMask to samplers of the ultra-exclusive L’Elixir des Glaciers range.
La Mer The Atelier Advent Calendar, $685
Famous for its Miracle Broth elixir—a fermented concoction of sea kelp, vitamins and minerals that’s said to boost cell renewal—La Mer is the epitome of luxury skincare. This advent calendar is filled with 12 days’ worth of surprises, like the iconic Crème de La Mer, soothing serums and creams to leave you soft from head to toe.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian The Countdown Advent Calendar, $1315
To keep the good times going past the 25th, famed perfume house Maison Francis Kurkdjian offers an advent calendar to count down the days between Christmas and New Year. It’s admittedly a major splurge, but inside you’ll find your money’s worth of full-size and mini scented treats, including perfumes (most notably the brand’s beloved Baccarat Rouge 540), a sparkling body oil, laundry detergent, room mists and a holiday candle.
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