The best part of the holiday season? Unwrapping presents! Okay, Christmas is all about spending quality time with your relatives and counting all the blessings, but we have to admit: unwrapping a present (or two) brings out our inner child, and that’s a tough cookie to beat. Does it get any better than unwrapping your favourite makeup product or skincare staple every day in the countdown to Christmas? Well, no. But how do you decide which beauty advent calendar is your favourite this year? We guide you through this challenging decision and predict the offerings of these calendars based on last year.
What is an advent calendar?
Everybody knows that we celebrate Christmas in December, we don’t need an advent calendar to tell us that the holiday season is upon us. But there’s something magical about opening that little numbered door to reveal today’s gift.
Advent is Latin for coming, and historians believe that it has been celebrated since the 4th century. Back then, the Advent period was the time for converts to Christianity to prepare for baptism, but today it’s associated with the birth of Jesus Christ on December 25. Advent calendars begin on December 1 and mark the 24 days before Christmas. The advent calendar tradition goes back to the 1850s when German Protestants made chalk marks on doors or lit candles to count the days leading to Christmas.
Today we don’t make chalk marks on doors anymore, and even chocolate has moved over. The countdown is all about beauty!
10 best beauty advent calendars of 2021
Ditch the chocolate! This year is all about taking good care of yourself, and a beauty calendar is a much healthier option than the chocolate equivalent. A beauty advent calendar allows you to try out new products, and you may find the beauty staple you never knew you missed. Here are the 10 best beauty advent calendars of 2021. Grab yours now and become an even better version of yourself!
#1 Dr. Hauschka
Attention skincare devotees! The Dr. Hauschka beauty Advent Calendar reveals a new beauty surprise product for each of the 24 days leading up to Christmas. The calendar contains 23 selected sample sizes and one full-size gift on Christmas eve. What to expect? Calming body creams, several masks, a hand cream, and much more. Hello, happy skin!
#2 Revolution
The exclusive Revolution Advent Calendar is the perfect gift for everyone who’s into makeup products and accessories. The calendar includes a Reloaded shadow palette, several lipsticks, lip glosses, highlighters, makeup brushes, and much more!
#3 Feelunique
You don’t want to miss out on the legendary Feelunique beauty advent calendar! It’s great value for money, because the calendar is worth over £385 and contains no less than 27 indulgent treats. It offers a luxurious mix of new and iconic picks from high-end brands like Charlotte Tilbury, Aromatherapy Associates, and many more. Featuring no less than 5 full-size products, you will feel your unique self with the Feelunique advent calendar.
#4 Benefit
The More the Merrier! That certainly goes for the Benefit 12 day Advent Calendar! The beauty advent calendar is stocked with 12 beauty favourites in purse-friendly mini & fun sizes. This calendar has it all; from brow bestsellers to pore primers, and from mascaras to face powders. Who could ask for anything more? Open one gift a day to reveal your favourite go-to’s and reveal your inner beauty.
#5 Espa
The Espa Advent Calendar lets you explore all kinds of treasures for your skin, body, and mind in the comfort of your own home. Sounds good! Open one magical drawer a day and find a brand new or classic Espa treat. What to expect? A little tip of the veil: nourishing treatments, oils, crystals, boosters, and much more. It’s going to be a luxurious Christmas!
#6 Yankee Candle
The Yankee Candle advent calendar makes your festive season merry and bright. Countdown to Christmas and capture the delight of the Christmas past and present with the brand’s classic festive fragrances. Every day reveals a scented Votive or Tea Light Candle. Including the favourite Letters to Santa, Snow in Love, Cinnamon Stick and many, many more. Spread the light joy!
#7 NYX Professional makeup
Bulk your beauty stash in the countdown to Christmas with the NYX advent calendar! It features a gorgeous collection of iconic NYX goodies. Daily treat yourself with all the wonderful vegan essentials you’ve wanted for years. With the NYX calendar, you’re friendly to yourself and the environment, since NYX is a cruelty-free vegan brand.
#8 Décleor
Oh wow! The Décleor advent calendar is a true masterpiece. Every day, you reveal one of the brand’s best-selling beauty products and essences. With no less than 24 Retail & Deluxe Size products, you discover the power of Essential Oils skincare. It’s time to spoil yourself or a loved one with a complete beauty routine!
#9 Makeup Revolution
Worth over £80, the Makeup Revolution advent calendar is an absolute steal! Spoil yourself with new and exclusive shades in the countdown to Christmas. The calendar contains all your favourite Makeup Revolution products, like eyeshadow quads, mascara, lipsticks, blush, highlighter, and much more. Your Christmas party starts early this year!
#10 Nuxe
Are you looking for a daily dose of beauty in the run-up to Christmas? Then look no further! The NUXE Beauty Countdown Advent Calendar has it all: your iconic skincare products, plus new favourite items. Pamper your skin with amazing scented oils, replenishing creams, and beautiful perfumes.
