Raise your hand if the rollout of the best beauty advent calendars gets your heart racing every holiday season. Some may say it’s too early to start thinking about gift shopping in September, and to that, I say, stop being such a Grinch! Besides, the earlier they launch, the more time you have to deliberate over what to buy. But don’t deliberate for too long—you’ll want to hit the checkout button before they inevitably sell out, whether you’re treating a friend, family member, or yourself. (Wink.)
And before you hit me with the “buttt,” I know. Advent calendars give us sticker shock, too. Think of it this way: When you add up the retail value of each product, it’s crystal clear just how much you’re saving. The holidays are stressful as is, so I let these calendars do the math for me—and, trust me, it’s a winning formula. After all, why struggle to land on the perfect singular gift when you can buy them a little bit of everything? Sounds like beauty heaven to us.
If you’re unsure where to start, I’ve assigned myself the arduous task of online window shopping for you. (Ha, I kid: It’s not arduous, and it’s quite literally my job.) Without further ado, here are the best beauty advent calendars out right now—plus, a few 2025 calendars that are still available to shop. And of course, I’ll be refreshing this story with newness as it rolls out. For now, have your credit card info ready and prepare to be crowned the best gift giver of all time.
