All the Beauty Advent Calendars for 2025 are officially available—here are the 20 that I recommend purchasing.

      As a beauty editor, I approach shopping for gifts for my family and friends with great care. I start compiling lists of products for each person in early September and keep an eye out for beauty-themed advent calendars hitting the market in late October. By early November, I have already placed online orders for at least half of the gifts and set aside the other half for in-store purchases so I can try out any products I'm uncertain about before making a payment. Jotting down potential gift ideas in your Notes app as you come across them can be beneficial, but consulting beauty gift guides tailored to your recipient's personality and interests can make a significant difference. To streamline your shopping experience, I’ve searched the web for the best beauty advent calendars suitable for everyone, from those who adore nostalgic perfumes to skincare and bodycare beginners just starting to curate their product collections.

      **The Best Beauty Advent Calendars, Listed**

      **Best for Self-Care:** Oak Essentials x Jenni Kayne Advent Calendar

      **Best for Everyday Skincare Essentials:** Clarins 12 Day Advent Calendar

      **Best for Discovering New Brands:** Best of Dermstore: 12 Days of Beauty

      **Best for Home Scents:** Glasshouse Fragrances 24 Days of Christmas Advent Calendar

      **Best for Makeup Enthusiasts:** MAC Cosmetics 24 Mystery Must-Haves Advent Calendar

      **Best for Everyday Skincare Essentials:** Clarins 12 Day Advent Calendar

      **Clarins 12 Day Advent Calendar Set**

      This exclusive 12-piece advent calendar features a range of Clarins essentials, including lip oil, body lotion, foaming cleansers, and primers. With two full-size products included, it’s perfect for both Clarins aficionados and newcomers, valued at $212. I’m impressed by the variety of items in each compartment and already planning to purchase full-size versions of my favorite travel-size finds.

      This year’s limited-edition advent calendar showcases 24 concentrated skincare favorites from Babor, designed for all skin types, particularly beneficial for dry and dull skin. This assortment of hydrating serums revitalizes, soothes, and brightens the skin, featuring everything from revitalizing ampoules to glow-enhancing pigments.

      **Best for Fans of Nostalgic Perfumes:** Maison Margiela Replica Fragrance Advent Calendar

      The Maison Margiela Perfume and Fragrance Advent Calendar is packed with festive mini fragrance selections in seven drawers, each adorned with the brand’s signature embossed numbers. The calendar includes perfumes, candles, and body products, all beautifully presented in an eye-catching box featuring a Bianchetto overpaint design. I received a 1.2-ounce candle from this collection as a gift and have enjoyed every Replica scent I’ve encountered since then.

      **Best for Sensorial Self-Care:** L'Occitane 24 Day Advent Calendar Gift Set

      I always seize opportunities to layer similarly scented skincare and bodycare, and the L'Occitane 24 Day Advent Calendar Gift Set is ideal for this purpose. It unfolds from both sides, revealing many of the brand's most delightful products for a unique olfactory experience, with its hydrating hand creams and luxurious almond-infused body wash topping my list.

      **Best for Skin and Body:** Kiehl's Since 1851 Advent Calendar

      When I meet someone new to building their daily and nightly skincare routines, I always suggest incorporating Kiehl's favorites into their regimen. So why not begin with an advent calendar that includes several of the brand's bestsellers? This year's set features cleansers, face masks, serums, moisturizers, and more.

      **Best for Discovering New Brands:** Best of Dermstore: 12 Days of Beauty

      Dermstore offers numerous exciting beauty deals throughout the year, but I get particularly thrilled about its advent calendars and gift sets. This calendar, for instance, contains 12 full-size favorites from the store's top brands (including SkinCeuticals, Virtue, Tarte, Paual's Choice, and more) to help you start 2026 with fresh hair, skin, and body products.

      **Best for Small Beauty Enhancements:** Jo Malone London 12-Day Ornament Collection Gift Set

      This limited-edition collection of miniature colognes, travel candles, and bath and body treats from Jo Malone London comes wrapped as stylish decorative ornaments. It includes three of my favorite products: Peony & Blush Cologne, Wood Sage & Sea Salt Hand Cream, and the English Pear & Freesia Miniature Candle.

      **Best for Modern Fragrance Lovers:** Olfactive Advent Calendar 2025

      The 12-piece Olfactive Advent Calendar from Mind Games is a carefully curated selection of candles and fragrances featuring amber, floral, woody, and fruity notes. These timeless and alluring scents are beautiful on their own or layered together. My personal favorites include the Counterplay Eau de Parfum (with hints of honeyed osmanthus and ylang-ylang)