Frequently asked questions
What were the best beauty Advent calendars in 2025?
Beauty Advent calendars are literally the gift that keeps on giving, and last year we saw amazing collections from over a dozen makeup and skin care brands. Some of note include MAC Cosmetics’ Mystery Advent Calendar box that featured 24 makeup surprises, Dior Beauty’s makeup and fragrance box, and a 24-piece Advent calendar set from Glasshouse. Derm-approved products were also featured in some of the best Advent calendars from last year, like the Kiehl’s skin-care Advent calendar and a set from Neutrogena. We also saw picks from luxury brands like Dr. Barbara Sturm, L’Occitane, Byredo, and Augustinus Bader—all of which served up dozens of travel and full-sized products from their respective lines. Other highly anticipated calendars this year include Revolve’s Beauty Advent Calendar, one from Benefit Cosmetics, Lush’s bath bomb and body care-filled box, Amazon’s, and Sephora’s versions, and even a collectible calendar from Free People. Check back as we update this story as more calendars come into stock!
How we evaluated the best beauty Advent calendars
When choosing a beauty Advent calendar, our shopping editors focused on value above all. We looked for a variety of product sizes—full-size in addition to a handful of travel-size picks. We sorted through the individual products and checked to see if the calendar’s price seemed worth it. Did the set include useful products that actually upgraded our skin care or makeup routines? After evaluating more than two dozen options, these are the ones that made the cut for the best beauty Advent calendars in 2026.
