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Can you believe it’s almost October? We sure can’t, but the start of autumn can only mean one thing: It’s time to start our search for the best advent calendars. From the outside, these boxes might look like, well, just boxes. But open them up and you’ll find a bunch of numbered compartments you can unlock each day leading up to Christmas. Some kick off at the beginning of December, while others start in the middle of the month. So whether you’ve been doing advent calendars since you were little or you’re a complete newbie, add a touch more joy and excitement to the holiday season with any of our top picks.
The options are truly endless when it comes to advent calendars these days. In fact, the selection seems to keep getting better and more innovative each year. This time around, there are plenty of classics, like cals from LEGO, Bonne Maman
, and Godiva
. Just make sure you don’t overlook the more unique options, like jewelry advent calendars and even Japanese snack and chili crunch ones. In terms of pricing, beauty and home advent calendars are definitely on the pricier end of the spectrum, while food and LEGO ones tend to be more affordable.
With our extensive list, you won’t run out of advent calendars to shop—pick up a few for your loved ones, and don’t forget to treat yourself to one (or two!). Happy unboxing!
Best Beauty Advent Calendars
The Body Shop 24-Piece Holiday Beauty Advent Calendar, 24-Piece Holiday Gift SetHelp them turn their bathroom into a relaxing spa experience by getting them this 24-piece advent calendar from The Body Shop
. Some standout items include the British Rose Hand Cream, the Coconut Shower Cream, the Shea Shampoo, and the Shea Conditioner.
wet n wild The Wild List Advent CalendarThis wet n wild advent calendar
supplies them with everything they might need to create a stunning makeup look with drugstore beauty products. It’s also on the more affordable end of the spectrum by far.
L’OCCITANE 24 Days Of Beauty Classic Holiday Advent CalendarThis L’Occitane holiday calendar
is another great option for a giftee who loves to pamper themselves with long, calming baths.
Burt’s Bees 12 Days of Joy Lip Balm Advent CalendarBurt’s Bees gift sets are crowd-pleasers year after year, but it might be time to switch things up and give them a lip balm advent cal
from the household name.
ChapStick 12 Days of Holiday Advent CalendarWith the weather getting colder and drier in the coming months, you wouldn’t want your giftee to suffer from chapped lips! Think ahead by gifting them this ChapStick holiday calendar
. FYI, it’s the second-most affordable option on this list.
Sephora Collection Advent CalendarThis advent calendar houses 24 Sephora Collection products across skincare, makeup, bath, and accessory categories, which basically means it’s time for a full bathroom restock. Plus, there’s an exclusive surprise available only in this calendar, so add it to your cart to find out what it is.
La Mer.
Twelve days of La Mer sounds like a dream, so let the brand’s hydrating and nourishing formulas come to your skin’s rescue this winter.
Revolve.
Revolve’s beauty advent calendar is valued at $539, but you can order it now for just $150. Dr. Barbara Sturm, Charlotte Tilbury, Olaplex, and Peter Thomas Roth for that price tag? Snatch it up ASAP!
Maison Margiela.
If there’s anything to splurge on for the holidays, it’s Maison Margiela. Numerous notable fragrances are included in this bougie advent cal, including By The Fireplace (my fave), Beach Walk (another fave), and more. Get it on Sephora starting September 24.
Anthropologie Holiday Collection Beauty Advent CalendarBeauty gurus near and far would be thrilled to open all the boxes in this Anthropologie advent calendar because it’s packed with popular brands like Caudalie, Sunday Riley, and Elemis, among others.
Benefit Cosmetics The Gorgeous Grocer Beauty Advent CalendarIf Benefit Cosmetics makes up the majority of their makeup routine, they’ll love this creative advent calendar that comes in a cute, bright pink grocery basket. They’ll open the boxes to bestsellers like the POREfessional primer, Benetint stain, Gimme Brow gel, and more.
Best Food & Drink Advent Calendars
Bonne Maman 2024 Limited Edition Advent CalendarEach year, shoppers seem to flock to Bonne Maman’s advent calendar
, and with this good of a product lineup, the hype is understood. It comes with 24 fruit spread flavors, such as Caramel with Coffee, Apricot with Orange Blossom, Guava and Raspberry & Rose. Some of them are only available during the holiday season, so don’t wait any longer to order this cal!
Lindt Holiday Teddy Bear Chocolate Candy Advent CalendarYou can’t go wrong with a Lindt chocolate advent calendar
, especially if you have a friend with a sweet tooth on your shopping list. If you have a bunch of people to shop for but don’t want to break the bank, stock up on this $12 cal—it’s the cheapest option on this list.
Venchi Chocolate Advent Calendar 2024Make their countdown to Christmas that much richer with this Venchi calendar
. It houses 25 milk and dark chocolate treats—plus, they’re all gluten-free!
Godiva Chocolatier 2024 Deluxe Snowglobe Advent CalendarGive your chocolate-obsessed friend this Godiva advent calendar
and they’ll be in sugar heaven this holiday season.
Walker’s 2024 Advent CalendarIf they’re not a big chocolate fan, don’t fret because Walker’s sells an advent calendar
filled with its classic, all-butter shortbread cookies. It features six cookie varieties, like its signature shortbread fingers to rounds, stars, hearts, and more.
Harry & David.
Harry & David is a classic site to order from during the holidays. This calendar‘s packaging is so cute, but it’s what’s inside that really counts. Find truffles upon truffles, as well as mints, in this adorable box.
Vinebox.
For the friend or family member who’s always sipping something new, get them this wine advent calendar from Vinebox. They’ll get to taste selections from Italy, France, Spain, and California.
Bokksu.
We’ve called this one of the more unique options on this list because, quite frankly, it is! Have you ever seen an advent cal filled to the brim with Japanese snacks? We sure haven’t. They’ll have a blast unwrapping 17 different treats (32 pieces total) and eight collectible holiday items from the Golden Japan calendar that’s inspired by the Japanese art of kintsugi.
Vahdam Classic Advent CalendarOn Sale 25% offWho doesn’t love a warm cup of tea during the fall? This Vahdam tea cal will introduce your giftee to so many yummy flavors from India, including Vanilla Spice Masala Chai, Assam Exotic Black Tea, and more.
Sugarfina 2024 Gingerbread House Candy Advent CalendarThis Sugarfina gingerbread house calendar
is another tasty option for those who are never not craving sugar. Inside, they’ll uncover Peppermint Bark Cookies, Sparkle Pops, Holiday Hearts, and Christmas Trees, among other sweet treats.
Best LEGO Advent Calendars
LEGO Star Wars 2024 Advent CalendarIt doesn’t matter your age, LEGOs will always be fun to build and display. If they’re a total Star Wars guru, this 24-day advent cal
is the perfect choice.
LEGO Harry Potter 2024 Advent CalendarVisit the wizarding world with this Harry Potter LEGO advent calendar
. They’ll get to play with their favorite characters, Harry, Cho, and Draco, plus a few others.
LEGO Marvel Spider-Man 2024 Advent CalendarCalling all Spider-Man fans, your favorite characters await you in this action-packed Marvel calendar
.
LEGO City 2024 Advent CalendarIf they love playing in their own little world, this LEGO City 2024 Advent Calendar
is the perfect gift. It comes with Santa and Mrs. Claus figurines, along with cute animals and other fun collectibles.
LEGO Disney Advent Calendar 2024If they’re a Disney kid at heart, they’ll have so much fun building and displaying this advent cal
. The eight characters include Elsa, Tiana, Ariel, Mirabel, Moana, and more.
Best Home Advent Calendars
Terrain Seed Bomb Advent CalendarPerhaps one of the more niche and unique options on this list, Terrain’s Seed Bomb Advent Calendar lets them channel their inner green thumb. They get to hang each ornament filled with seeds on their tree, and once the holiday season ends, they can plant the seeds in a pot. Pollinator-friendly wildflowers coming soon!
Voluspa.
If they’re indecisive AF, they’ll appreciate this Voluspa candle advent calendar that lets them try a bunch of the brand’s scents.
Galison Louise Cunningham Merry and Bright 12 Days of Christmas Advent Puzzle CalendarIf you want to get them an advent calendar that goes beyond chocolate goodies and skincare products, check out this puzzle cal
. It lets them put together one puzzle a day for the 12 days of Christmas.
Happy Socks.
This Happy Socks advent calendar has your dad’s name written all over it. He shouldn’t be running low on socks after unwrapping 24 pairs from this playful cal.
The New Yorker.
This fun option will certainly keep them busy in the month leading up to Christmas thanks to 24 mini puzzles that are 100 (!!) pieces each.
Best Jewelry Advent Calendars
Swarovski.
Each year, Swarovski releases a super bougie advent calendar, and this year’s offering takes you on a snowy journey on a holiday train. Tiny carriages, stars, snowflakes, and characters, all totaling 5,283 facets, will completely bling out your giftee.
Abbott Lyon.
Your giftee’s holiday ‘fits are about to seriously level up with the help of this jewelry advent calendar. Give them all the sparkle and shine with gold necklaces, rings, earrings, and bracelets valued at over $600 (but only $385).
