Nothing says ‘Merry Christmas’ like a month of daily doses of glam and glitter. Which is exactly why beauty advent calendars are one of the most popular purchases come the end of the year.
Packed full of beauty wonders, these boxes feature anything from tiny perfumes to make you feel like a million bucks, shimmery eyeshadows to get you into the seasonal spirit, and luxurious skincare secrets to keep those holiday stress wrinkles at bay.
So, if you’re looking for a fun and fabulous way to make the holiday season even better, treat yourself to a beauty advent calendar (or a few).
The best beauty advent calendars to shop in 2024
Below, we’ve rounded up some of the best beauty advent calendars on sale now in Australia, to kick-start your 2024 festivities.
01
Charlotte’s Beauty Treasure Chest Of Love
$320 at Charlotte Tilbury
Featuring some of the brand’s most iconic beauty showstoppers, award-winning makeup and glowing skincare secrets to make you look and feel amazing, this is the perfect advent calendar to have this year.
The sparkling advent calendar also doubles as a jewellery box or magic keepsake, so that when you’re done unboxing, you can still keep it on your vanity.
Key features:
- 12-drawers of makeup and skincare products
- Full-size and travel-size products
- Can be used as a jewellery box
- Includes viral Pinkgasm highlighter and lip oil
- Travel-size Pillow Talk mascara and lipsticks
02
ASOS Face + Body 25 day advent calendar 2024
$199 at ASOS
The ASOS Face + Body 25-Day advent calendar is packed with the ultimate beauty surprises! Featuring 26 products, including 12 full-size treats, you’ll get a mix of skincare, makeup, body care and hair care from top brands like Charlotte Tilbury, Sol de Janeiro, MAC and more.
Valued at over $770, it’s housed in a holographic box that’s sure to catch your eye. Whether you’re treating yourself or a beauty-obsessed friend, this advent calendar promises excitement every day leading up to Christmas.
Key features:
- 26 beauty products
- 12 full-size items
- Includes skincare, makeup, body care and hair care
- Features brands like Charlotte Tilbury, MAC and Sol de Janeiro
- Worth over $770
03
LOOKFANTASTIC Beauty Icons advent calendar 2024
$270 at LOOKFANTASTIC
From elevating your ‘everything shower’ to creating cosmic makeup looks, LOOKFANTASTIC has your beauty refresh sorted as you build up to Christmas Day.
It features an indulgent collection of stand-out skincare, haircare and makeup must-haves from Estee Lauder, Sol de Janeiro, Anastasia Beverly Hills and more to keep you thriving through the festive season.
Key features:
- Worth over $1000
- 25 days of beauty surprises with 13 full-size products
- Includes top skincare, bodycare, haircare and makeup brands
- Full-size gems like Sol de Janeiro body butter and Anastasia soft glam palette
04
Revolution Beauty advent calendar 2024
$96 at Revolution Beauty
Get ready to glam up your holiday season with this beauty advent calendar from Revolution. Packed with 24 beauty must-haves, it has everything from glittering glosses and nourishing lip masks to brow gels and shimmering highlighters.
Whether you’re perfecting your party look or treating yourself to some self-care, this collection is your go-to for festive beauty magic. With exclusive products and fan-favourites, it’s a gift worth unwrapping every day.
Key features:
- 24 beauty products, including exclusive items
- Features mini and full-sized products
- Includes lip glosses, lip masks, highlighters and more
- Cruelty-free and vegan
Also available at:
- $95.75 at Beauty Bay
05
Benefit Cosmetics holiday advent calendar – The Gorgeous Grocer
$299 at Adore Beauty
Whether you’re gifting it to the ultimate beauty lover or keeping it all to yourself (we won’t judge!), this festive set is packed with best-sellers and holiday must-haves.
From pore-smoothing primers to iconic brow gels, volumising mascaras and a dreamy line-up of blushes, this advent calendar has everything you need to create endless holiday looks.
Key features:
- 24 beauty surprises from Benefit
- Includes four full-size products
- Mix of fun-size and mini treats
- Cruelty-free
Also available at:
- $299 at Myer
- $299 at Sephora
- $300 at Selfridges
06
Liberty Beauty advent calendar 2024
$595 AUD at Liberty London
From La Mer’s Lip Volumiser and Lisa Eldridge’s Liquid Lurex Eyeshadow to Augustinus Bader’s The Rich Cream, this advent calendar is a dream come true for any beauty lover.
A lucky few will also discover a golden ticket inside, offering £1000 (or $1,920 AUD for Australian orders) to spend at Liberty.
Key features:
- Valued at $2,600 AUD
- Includes 28 luxury beauty products
- 18 full-size items
- Beautifully designed in Liberty’s March print
07
Juliette Has A Gun Not An Advent Calendar Set
$215 at Sephora
Unwrap a little luxury every day with this enchanting advent calendar, filled with six scented treasures designed to delight your senses. From a hydrating hand cream to a soothing candle, each day brings a new treat for your skin, hair and home.
Inside, you’ll find a moisturising soap, indulgent body lotion, a captivating mini perfume and a refreshing hair and body mist. Each product is crafted to keep you and your surroundings beautifully scented, making this calendar a perfect holiday pick-me-up or a thoughtful gift.
Key features:
- Cleanses and scents skin gently
- Hydrates hands without greasiness
- Moisturises and perfumes skin
- Elegant, subtle fragrance
08
Cosmetic Capital Luxury Makeup advent calendar 2024
$110 (usually $458.66) at Cosmetic Capital
Step into the season with style! This festive treasure trove is packed with 24 beauty essentials that will have you glowing from December 1st to Christmas Eve.
Each day reveals a new product, from vibrant lipsticks and stunning eyeshadows to must-have primers and brow pencils from brands like L’Oreal, MCoBeauty, NYX, Essie and more.
Key features:
- 24 days of makeup essentials
- Includes lipsticks, eyeshadows and brow pencils
- Perfect for creating festive looks
- Ideal for gifting or self-pampering
09
Cult Beauty advent calendar 2024 – Curated with Love
$453.75 AUD at Cult Beauty
The Cult Beauty advent calendar is back and better than ever! Packed with over 40 beauty must-haves (19 of them full-size!), this year’s edition is worth a jaw-dropping $2068 AUD. From cult favourites like Augustinus Bader and 111SKIN to exclusive goodies you won’t find anywhere else, each day reveals a new gem.
But that’s not all – three lucky winners will find a Golden Ticket worth $1890 AUD in their calendar, so you might just bag the ultimate beauty spree.
Key features:
- Worth over $2068 AUD in beauty products
- 40+ beauty items, including 19 full-size and six exclusive products
- Includes makeup, skincare and hair care from top brands
- Hidden golden tickets for a chance to win $1890 AUD shopping spree
- Supports The Respect Project for youth education
- Designed in collaboration with texture artist Sophie Iona
10
Lancôme advent calendar set
$364 at Lancôme
Lancôme’s 2024 advent calendar is here to bring some serious Parisian magic to your festive season. Designed by French artist Safia Ouares, this limited-edition beauty calendar takes you on a whimsical journey through the iconic streets of Paris.
Behind 24 beautifully crafted doors, you’ll discover five full-sized beauty gems and 19 travel-sized treats, with a special surprise waiting for you on December 24th – talk about the ultimate holiday countdown!
Key features:
- 24 surprises to unwrap each day
- Five full-size beauty products
- 19 travel-sized essentials
- Designed by artist Safia Ouares
- Turns into a makeup case when empty
- Special surprise on December 24th
- Includes skincare, fragrance and makeup
Also available at:
- $364 at Myer
- $364 at Adore Beauty
11
NYX Professional makeup holiday advent calendar 24PC
$250 at Adore Beauty
Get ready to channel your inner Kevin McCallister because the NYX Professional makeup advent calendar is here, and it’s bringing all the festive feels!
Inspired by the iconic Home Alone house, this advent calendar is more than just a countdown – it’s a magical journey through 24 full-sized beauty surprises from NYX’s best-selling line-up that will have you glowing more than the brightest of Christmas lights.
Key features:
- Inspired by the Home Alone house
- 24 full-sized NYX products
- Includes lip creams, eyeshadows and blush
- Interactive unboxing experience
- Perfect for creating holiday looks
12
L’OCCITANE Deluxe beauty advent calendar
$199 at L’OCCITANE
This isn’t your average advent calendar – behind each beautifully numbered door lies a Provençal delight, from skincare essentials to luxurious body care treats, and even a hint of fragrance. With 27 surprises in total, including five full-sized products, it’s basically a gift to yourself every day.
And once you’ve unwrapped all the beauty treasures inside? Upcycle the box for jewellery or anything that needs a pretty home – talk about the gift that keeps on giving.
Key features:
- Valued at $404
- 27 beauty surprises inside
- Five full-size products included
- Features best-selling L’OCCITANE products
- Includes skincare, body care, hair care and fragrance
- Beautiful “Toile de Jouy” French-inspired design
13
MAC Cosmetics 24K Holiday advent calendar
$390 at MAC Cosmetics
With 24 full-sized and mini products to unbox, you’ll get a mix of best-selling classics and brand-new shades, all at an irresistible value.
From vibrant lip colours to luxurious skincare, this advent calendar brings something special every day, promising that your holiday countdown is as exciting as the gifts themselves.
Key features:
- 24 full-size and mini products
- Best-selling items and new shades
- Includes a limited-edition MAC black sleeping mask
- Holiday-exclusive gilded keepsake box
- Perfect for gifting or self-pampering
14
YSL Beauty advent calendar 2024
$642 at YSL Beauty
Unwrap luxury this holiday season with the YSL Advent Calendar. Each day brings a new surprise, featuring iconic YSL fragrances, makeup and skincare essentials.
From the beloved Black Opium to rich lipsticks and nourishing serums, this calendar contains a range of beauty must-haves, all wrapped in festive gold for a little extra flair.
Key features:
- 24 days of YSL beauty surprises
- Includes fragrances, lipsticks and skincare
- Features Black Opium, Mon Paris, Libre and more
- Festive gold design with Edelweiss motif
15
Jo Malone advent calendar
$795 at Jo Malone
Celebrate the season of joy with this limited-edition advent calendar, featuring 25 luxurious surprises.
From colognes to candles and body creams, each drawer holds a treat to help fill every day of December with a unique scent. Whether you love classics like English Pear & Freesia or the rich Myrrh & Tonka, there’s something for every fragrance lover.
Key features:
- 25 scented surprises
- Includes colognes, candles and body care
- Features Blackberry & Bay, Wood Sage & Sea Salt and more
- Perfect for mixing, matching and discovering new scents
16
Revolve Beauty 2024 advent calendar
$238.95 at Revolve Beauty
The holiday countdown just got a whole lot more exciting with Revolve’s 2024 beauty advent calendar. Packed with some of the most sought-after products in the beauty world, this calendar is valued at over $780 and includes 27 items from brands like Summer Fridays, Charlotte Tilbury and Too Faced.
Enjoy six full-sized products, including best-sellers like the iconic Benefit Benetint and Too Faced’s Better Than Sex Mascara. Beyond that, the deluxe-sized items give you a chance to try products from Dr. Barbara Sturm, OLAPLEX and Supergoop – making it the perfect way to test new beauty favourites before committing to the full size.
Key features:
- 27 beauty products
- Six full-size items
- Valued at over $780
- Features skincare, makeup and haircare essentials
17
PrettyLittleThing 2024 beauty advent calendar
$165 at PrettyLittleThing
Don’t wait too long to grab this advent calendar from PrettyLittleThing- it’s already flying off the shelves!
With its chic design and impressive selection of products, it offers a fun and indulgent way to discover new beauty favourites throughout December.
Key features:
- Valued at $377 AUD
- Multi-colour design
- Includes a range of beauty products
- Perfect for gifting or treating yourself
18
Clarins Women’s 12-Day beauty advent calendar
$179 at Selfridges
Get ready to indulge in a luxurious countdown to the holidays with the Clarins Women’s 12-Day beauty advent calendar. This beautifully curated calendar is filled with Clarins’ most iconic and beloved products, making it the perfect treat for yourself or a thoughtful gift for a loved one.
From hydrating lotions to nourishing oils, this advent calendar includes essentials that cater to all skin types. Made in France, these premium products reflect Clarins’ commitment to quality and efficacy.
Key features:
- 12-day advent calendar featuring Clarins’ most iconic products
- Includes Beauty Flash Balm, Lip Comfort Oil, Total Eye Lift and more
- Suitable for all skin types
- Made in France
19
Dr. Barbara Sturm advent calendar 2024
Approx. $820 AUD at Cult Beauty
Renowned worldwide for its non-surgical solutions to common complexion concerns, Dr. Barbara Sturm and her eponymous brand aims to soothe, firm and enhance skin radiance.
The gift that keeps on giving (and giving), this calendar has 25 thoughtfully curated drawers, each hiding a delightful surprise. Whether you’re in the mood for a bit of indulgence or seeking the perfect gift to thrill your best friend, your quest for the ultimate present ends here.
Key features:
- 25 luxurious products for a complete skincare routine
- Includes bestsellers like Super Anti-aging Cleansing Cream and Hyaluronic Serum
- Suitable for all skin types
- Made in Germany
- Contains a mix of full-size and deluxe-size products
Also available at:
- $850 at Selfridges
20
Revlon 12 Days Of Festive Favourites advent calendar
$118.99 (usually $139.95) at Chemist Warehouse
This enchanting calendar offers a delightful surprise each day, thanks to its curated selection of Revlon’s best beauty products.
Perfect for treating yourself or gifting to someone special, it brings a festive touch to your beauty routine with a mix of must-have makeup essentials and skincare delights.
Key features:
- 12 festive surprises included
- Mix of makeup and skincare products
- Compact design ideal for holiday décor
21
Fortnum’s beauty advent calendar 2024
Approx. $512 AUD at Fortnum & Mason
This stunning calendar holds 27 luxurious skincare, haircare, fragrance, bath, body and wellness treats, including 23 full-sized products from some of the most coveted brands in the beauty industry, like Sol de Janeiro, Charlotte Posner and Aromatherapy Associates.
It promises a luxurious treat each day, bringing excitement and joy to your holiday countdown. Perfect for those who appreciate the finer things in beauty!
Key features:
- Contains 27 beauty products worth over approx. $2085 AUD
- 23 full-sized products, two travel-sized and two deluxe samples
- Recyclable design for eco-friendly gifting
What is the most popular beauty advent calendar?
Each year, beauty lovers count down the days to see their favourite brands and retailers release a new edition of their coveted advent calendars.
Some of the most sought-after ones are from The Body Shop, Charlotte Tilbury and Loccitane, just to name a few, all of which we’ve featured above.
Are beauty advent calendars worth it?
If you’ve never treated yourself – or a friend – to a beauty advent calendar, there is much to consider before making a purchase.
You should always consider the product value to make sure your expectations are met, as well as the variety of products, your budget, the quality vs. quantity, and even storage if you choose to keep the box as a keepsake.
Ultimately, whether a beauty advent calendar is worth it depends on your priorities and how much joy and value you derive from the experience. If the products, discovery and holiday excitement align with your interests, it can be a worthwhile treat for the holidays.
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