48 beauty calendars tested and ranked by product value, brand quality, and bang for your buck.
Beauty advent calendars are the most competitive — and the most rewarding — gift category each holiday season. The best offer products worth 2–3x the purchase price, packed with everything from luxury serums to cult lipsticks.
The challenge? Navigating hundreds of options, some packed with value and others stuffed with miniature fillers. Here's our honest ranking for 2025.
25 full-size & deluxe products worth $350+ — ELEMIS, Charlotte Tilbury, Medik8, and more.
25 editor-approved products from cult indie and prestige brands — the coolest calendar in the game.
12 full-size luxury products in the most glamorous packaging — a serious gift for serious beauty lovers.
12 of ELEMIS's best-selling skincare products in a luxurious countdown to Christmas.
24 fan-favorite makeup products at an incredible price point — the best budget beauty calendar.
25 days of signature Jo Malone fragrances, body lotions, and home scents in iconic packaging.