There’s something ridiculously satisfying about waking up, opening a tiny door or drawer, and discovering a surprise waiting just for you. Whether it’s a new lipstick, a delicious chocolate, a miniature candle, or something you never knew you needed, it’s basically a daily dose of happiness. And really, who decided we should only get to experience that in December?
The Advent calendar has officially grown up, and we’re here for it. What started as a sweet holiday countdown has turned into a world of beauty treasures, skincare discoveries, gourmet treats, home fragrances, and unexpected little luxuries. Some are almost too beautiful to open (almost), while others are made for diving straight in.
So whether you’re treating yourself, spoiling someone you love, or simply looking for an excuse to make every morning a little more exciting, BELLO has rounded up the calendars worth counting down to this holiday season.
Warning: You may find yourself wishing December had 100 days.
BEAUTY, SKINCARE & MAKEUP: A LITTLE GLAM EVERY DAY
Lancôme – Holiday Advent Calendar 2026
Bonjour, beautiful! Step into Lancôme’s magical Parisian Pink Palace and discover 24 days of beauty surprises. This luxurious Advent calendar brings together the brand’s iconic makeup, skincare, and fragrance favorites in a mix of full-size and mini treasures. From glamorous beauty essentials to little moments of indulgence, each door reveals a new reason to fall in love with French beauty. A dreamy holiday gift that brings a touch of Parisian elegance to every December morning!
LANEIGE – 12 Days of Wonder
Twelve days of Korean beauty magic! LANEIGE brings its most-loved skincare and lip care favorites together in this limited-edition Advent calendar, featuring a mix of full-size and mini beauty essentials. From juicy, hydrated lips to glowing, refreshed skin, each surprise adds a little extra joy to your daily routine. The perfect holiday treat for K-beauty lovers and anyone ready to discover their next skincare obsession!
L’Occitane – 12 Days of Provençal Beauty
Bonjour from Provence! L’Occitane brings a little French countryside magic to the holiday season with this Sephora-exclusive Advent calendar. Behind each of its 12 doors, discover a luxurious mix of skincare, bath, and body care favorites, including four full-size bestsellers. From nourishing essentials to beautifully scented treats, it’s the perfect way to enjoy a little Provençal indulgence every day!
Charlotte Tilbury – Hollywood Beauty Wonderland Advent Calendar
Lights, camera, glamour! Charlotte Tilbury brings Hollywood magic to the holiday countdown with 15 fabulous beauty surprises, including four full-size favorites and two accessories. From glowing skincare and iconic Pillow Talk essentials to a mini makeup bag and a white quartz lip-shaped gua sha, every jewel-handled drawer reveals a little touch of luxury. Dressed in festive red and gold stars, this gorgeous calendar transforms into a keepsake jewelry box once the holidays are over. A gift that’s just as glamorous on the outside as it is on the inside!
Liberty London – Beauty Advent Calendar
A little London luxury behind every door! Liberty London takes the holiday countdown to another level with 25 days of beauty discoveries, featuring 29 handpicked treasures, including 21 full-size products. From iconic beauty brands to cult-favorite finds, every surprise has been carefully selected by Liberty’s expert beauty buyers. Complete with a beautiful Liberty-print drawstring bag, this dreamy calendar is the ultimate holiday indulgence for beauty lovers who enjoy discovering something extraordinary!
Revolve – 2026 Revolve Advent Calendar
Beauty lovers, this one’s worth the countdown! REVOLVE is back with its highly anticipated Advent calendar, packed with 27 beauty surprises, including 13 full-size favorites. From viral sensations like Summer Fridays Dream Lip Oil and Benefit Benetint to skincare treasures from ILIA and Furtuna Skin, this collection brings together the best of makeup, skincare, hair care, and wellness. With exciting discoveries from some of today’s most-loved beauty brands, every day feels like opening the ultimate beauty gift. No wonder last year’s edition sold out in less than two weeks!
Benefit Cosmetics – The Hotel Beneville Advent Calendar
Check in, glam up, and enjoy your stay! Benefit Cosmetics invites beauty lovers to The Hotel Beneville, a fabulous 24-day holiday escape filled with makeup must-haves and VIP surprises. Behind every door, discover a mix of full-size, mini, and fun-size beauty favorites, along with exclusive merchandise. From iconic bestsellers to unexpected little treats, this five-star beauty getaway is all about bringing a little extra glamour to your holiday countdown. Room service? We’ll take more makeup, please!
L’Oréal Paris – Ultimate Holiday Advent Calendar
Twelve days, twelve full-size beauty surprises! L’Oréal Paris makes the holiday countdown extra glamorous with a collection of its most-loved makeup essentials. From the iconic Telescopic and Panorama mascaras to Color Riche Lipstick, Lumi Le Glass Stick, and Infallible favorites, each day reveals a new beauty must-have. Whether you’re creating an effortless everyday look or going all out for a holiday party, this festive calendar has everything you need to sparkle through the season!
Glow Recipe – 12 Days of Glow Advent Calendar
Get ready to glow all the way to Christmas! Glow Recipe brings a juicy dose of K-beauty magic to the holidays with this limited-edition Advent calendar featuring 14 skincare treasures. From cult-favorite bestsellers to exciting new discoveries, each surprise is designed to bring you one step closer to your glowiest skin yet. Packed with the brand’s beloved skincare essentials, this fruity little beauty wonderland is the perfect holiday treat for anyone obsessed with radiant, dewy skin!
e.l.f. Cosmetics – Express Your e.l.f. Beauty Advent Calendar
Get ready for 24 days of e.l.f.ing fabulous beauty surprises! e.l.f. Cosmetics brings the holiday magic with a limited-edition Advent calendar packed with 24 makeup, skincare, and beauty essentials, including 18 full-size products and two exclusive shades. From lip favorites and blushes to eyeshadows, brushes, and skincare treats, every door reveals something new to play with. Vegan, cruelty-free, and full of festive fun, this beauty-packed countdown is the perfect gift for makeup lovers who can’t resist a little holiday glam!
Laura Geller – 12 Days of Geller Gorgeous
Twelve days of gorgeous surprises! Laura Geller brings a little extra glamour to the holiday countdown with a festive mix of makeup favorites and beauty essentials. From the iconic Kajal Eyeliner and Italian Marble Lipstick to the mini Blush-n-Brighten and exclusive Party in a Palette, each surprise is designed to make holiday glam effortless. Complete with beauty tools and accessories, this delightful calendar has everything you need to look and feel fabulous throughout the festive season!
NYX Professional Makeup – Bling Box Advent Calendar
Bling it on! NYX Professional Makeup takes holiday glam to a whole new level with its dazzling Bling Box Advent Calendar. Designed to look like a glamorous jewelry box, this limited-edition beauty treasure chest reveals 24 full-size surprises, from viral lip glosses and gorgeous eyeshadows to must-have face and eye essentials. Packed with the brand’s most-loved beauty icons, it’s the ultimate countdown for makeup lovers who believe there’s no such thing as too much sparkle!
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Dermstore – Best of Dermstore 24 Days of Beauty
Your daily dose of beauty starts here! Dermstore brings together 24 skincare, haircare, and beauty favorites in this limited-edition Advent calendar, available exclusively at Dermstore. From pampering skincare essentials to exciting beauty discoveries, each day reveals a new treat to elevate your routine. The perfect holiday indulgence for beauty lovers who enjoy discovering their next must-have product!
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Kiehl’s – 24 Days of Joy
Let the holiday glow begin! Kiehl’s brings back its beloved Advent calendar with 24 days of skincare, haircare, and body care surprises, including three full-size favorites, three travel-size essentials, and 18 minis. Featuring a festive, limited-edition design by artist Jordan Robertson, this beauty-filled countdown turns everyday self-care into a little celebration. The perfect gift for anyone who loves discovering new favorites while enjoying a little pampering all season long!
Sephora Collection – Premium Advent Calendar
Beauty surprises, coming right up! SEPHORA COLLECTION makes the holiday countdown extra exciting with 24 festive treats, including 13 full-size products, five travel-size favorites, and six beauty accessories. From makeup and skincare to pampering essentials and must-have tools, every cracker-style compartment reveals something new to love. With an exclusive sparkling surprise waiting on the final day, this beauty-packed calendar makes December feel like one big celebration!
Lovery – Limited Edition Skincare & Beauty Advent Calendar
Unwrap 24 days of beauty and self-care with Lovery’s Limited Edition Advent Calendar. From nourishing skincare and relaxing bath essentials to makeup, fragrance, and beauty accessories, each numbered drawer reveals a little luxury. Featuring facial serums, eye cream, moisturizing treatments, and gold-toned beauty tools, this elegant collector’s box is the perfect way to turn the holiday countdown into a daily pampering ritual.
FabFitFun – Advent Calendar
Why settle for just beauty when you can have a little bit of everything? FabFitFun takes holiday gifting to another level with 12 luxurious surprises spanning skincare, fragrance, fashion, and home essentials. From ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Marine Cream and Briogeo haircare to a dreamy Blissy silk sleep mask, Leeada earrings, and a cozy UnHide candle, every reveal feels like a special treat. Featuring favorites from TULA, Touchland, S’well, and more, this fabulous countdown is the perfect way to discover new favorites and add a little luxury to every day!
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FRAGRANCE, CANDLES & COZY LITTLE LUXURIES
Diptyque – Advent Calendar: 25 Scented Treasures
For the fragrance lover who has everything, except this. Diptyque’s calendar is an enchanting collection of scented treasures, from candles and perfumes to luxurious body care. The beautifully designed keepsake box is almost as irresistible as what’s hidden inside.
Voluspa – Holiday Advent Calendar
Some people decorate with ornaments. Others decorate with fragrance. Voluspa’s holiday countdown is made for the latter, bringing the brand’s love of beautiful scents and decorative candles into the most wonderful time of the year. A cozy little ritual for chilly evenings.
Yankee Candle – 12 Days of Christmas
Imagine ending every December day with a new scent and a little candlelight. Yankee Candle brings holiday coziness to the countdown with a fragrance-focused collection that’s perfect for making home feel extra welcoming.
Anthropologie – Holiday in the City Advent Calendar
A holiday countdown with serious decorative appeal. Anthropologie’s Holiday in the City calendar brings a whimsical, giftable touch to the season, making it a lovely choice for anyone who appreciates beautiful packaging and little everyday indulgences.
Formulary 55 – 12 Iconic Christmas Fragrances Advent Calendar
Twelve little soaps, twelve reasons to look forward to your next shower. Formulary 55’s holiday collection features petite shea butter soaps inspired by classic Christmas fragrances. It’s nostalgic, beautifully giftable, and a charming alternative to the usual beauty countdown.
SWEET TREATS, GOURMET SURPRISES & DELICIOUS COUNTDOWNS
Fortnum & Mason – Piccadilly Wooden House Filled Advent Calendar
If an Advent calendar could have a London address, this would be the one. Fortnum & Mason’s charming wooden house is inspired by its iconic Piccadilly home and filled with chocolate surprises. The best part? The beautifully crafted house can be refilled year after year. A holiday tradition worth keeping.
Bonne Maman – Limited Edition Advent Calendar
Breakfast just became the most exciting meal of the day. Bonne Maman’s beloved calendar turns the holiday countdown into a delicious discovery of miniature spreads and seasonal flavors. All you need is a warm croissant, a good cup of coffee, and a little patience until tomorrow’s surprise.
Compartés – Chocolate Advent Calendar
Chocolate, but make it fashion. Compartés brings its playful, artistic approach to chocolate into a holiday countdown that feels almost too stylish to eat. Almost. A delicious pick for anyone who believes the holidays should come with a little extra sweetness.
Vosges Haut-Chocolat – Grand Cacao Lodge Advent Calendar
For the chocolate connoisseur who loves an unexpected flavor adventure, Vosges Haut-Chocolat brings a more luxurious approach to the countdown. Its Grand Cacao Lodge concept makes each chocolate discovery feel like a tiny gourmet escape.
VAHDAM – Tea Advent Calendar
A little reason to put the kettle on every morning. VAHDAM’s tea countdown is made for slow mornings, cozy afternoons, and anyone who enjoys discovering a new brew. It’s a thoughtful alternative to sweets—and a lovely excuse to enjoy a few peaceful minutes every day.
Fly By Jing – 12-Day Advent Calendar
Who said Advent calendars have to be sweet? Fly By Jing brings the heat with a collection of sauces, seasonings, and spicy surprises. A fun, unexpected gift for the foodie who already has enough chocolate and loves adding a little excitement to every meal.
Fishwife – 12 Days of Fishwife
This might be the most unexpected Advent calendar on our list, and we love it for that. Fishwife turns the countdown into a celebration of gourmet tinned seafood, with smoked fish, flavorful favorites, and a few fun extras. Perfect for the friend who knows exactly how to build an impressive snack board.
STATIONERY, CREATIVITY & GIFTS THAT KEEP ON GIVING
Papier – 24-Day Advent Calendar
For the person whose notebook collection is already out of control—in the best possible way. Papier turns the holiday countdown into a stationery lover’s dream, with beautiful little discoveries designed to inspire creativity, organization, and a fresh start for the new year.
Anthropologie x Papier – 12-Day Stationery Advent Calendar
A stationery collaboration made for people who get genuinely excited about a beautiful pen or a fresh notebook. Anthropologie and Papier bring their shared love of thoughtful design to a festive countdown that’s equal parts useful and delightful.
Galison – Andy Warhol 12 Days of Puzzles
Art lovers, this one’s for you. Galison celebrates Andy Warhol’s unmistakable creative world with a puzzle-focused holiday countdown. It’s a fun alternative to beauty and chocolate, especially for anyone who enjoys winding down with a little screen-free entertainment.
Pantone – 24 Days of Colorful Pop-Out Ornaments
For those who like their Christmas with a splash of color, Pantone brings a creative twist to the traditional Advent calendar. The idea of revealing a new colorful ornament each day makes decorating part of the countdown itself. A playful pick for designers, artists, and anyone who refuses to settle for an ordinary holiday palette.
By the time the final drawer is open, the last chocolate has disappeared, and the beauty minis have taken over your bathroom shelf, one thing becomes clear: the real magic of an Advent calendar isn’t just what’s inside. It’s having something small and wonderful to look forward to every day.
And while we love a holiday tradition, we have a proposal: birthday-month Advent calendars. Summer-vacation Advent calendars. Random-Tuesday-in-March Advent calendars. Why not?
Until someone makes that happen, we’ll happily enjoy every little surprise December has to offer.
Dear Advent calendar makers: 365 days next year, please.
Happy unboxing, from BELLO!
