Even if you’re someone that doesn’t celebrate Christmas, one thing that we can all collectively love about the holiday though is that it gives us a good excuse to indulge in more (and more) beauty products. And one thing that festive gifting and shopping will never feel complete without? Yes, advent calendars. It’s the gift that keeps on gifting because you get to unveil one surprise every day, from the first day of December all the way up till Christmas Day itself. Here, a collation of beauty advent calendars to consider. They all make a great gift to yourself or a loved one.
On the top of our list is this chic, cream-and-black one from Net-a-Porter that houses 15 full-sized and 10 travel-sized products from skincare, makeup and hair- and body- care brands like Charlotte Tilbury, Marc Jacobs Beauty, Hourglass, Sunday Riley, Algenist and Barbara Sturm.
Balmain Paris Hair Couture brings back the joy of opening advent calendars with this grown-up version featuring 10 haircare products. Each item hides behind a closed door or window that’s decorated to look like the label’s French boutique.
If you’re a fragrance and candle lover, this one from Diptyque will be one to dig your nose into (literally). With whimsical lucky charm-themed offerings, mini Diptyque candles, alongside scented oils and travel size perfumes, you’ll be smelling like a ‘100’ this festive season.
Available islandwide from Nov 7, an indulgent body care package from the French brand that holds all its well-loved classics.
Sephora Collection’s advent calendar is back this year with a range 24 make-up, bath products, skincare and beauty tools surprises – from fun shower products like a shower jelly to essentials like lip balms. Plus, it’s relatively wallet-friendly price tag is another plus point too.
Specially curated to be the ultimate luxury festive treat, Lookfantastic’s advent calendar comes with products from cult brands like Morphe to more indie brands that are so worth trying out. Great for an adventurous beauty lover.
This might be the season of gifting, but this is also the season of self-care, unwinding and treating yourself. And Espa is the brand that desires to bring the mind, body and skin into harmony with each other. Dip your toes in the brand’s offerings with this 25-piece set that contains soothing bath oils to moisturising creams.
One thing that we all appreciate about shopping on Asos is how inclusive it is towards different body types, thanks to its ASOS Curve, Tall, Petite and Maternity lines. More recently, there’s been the introduction of Asos Design – a universal brand that’s made to fit all. From Asos Design, this advent calendar that sees of goodies from brands like Clinique, Nars, Dr Jart, and more.