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From Tatcha to Dior and more, these one-and-done favorites are must-haves for any list
While the holidays have yet to officially kick off, many of the best beauty Advent calendars have already been unveiled. And while you still have plenty of time to check off your holiday shopping list, we still suggest moving quickly to snap one up for your makeup- or skincare-obsessed friends and family members, since they don’t stay available for long.
Bazaar editors are eyeing a handful of coveted 7-, 12-, and 25-day-long Advents to shop, wrap, and stash under the tree from cult-favorite retailers and brands like Tatcha, Charlotte Tilbury, Byredo, and more make perfect gifts for even the pickiest beauty enthusiast.
The beloved date holders check all the boxes for a thoughtful gift, as they're packed with some of the most viral makeup, skin, fragrance, and hair care essentials, along with a few that feature luxe collectible items like hair brushes, wick trimmers, and more. Here, we've rounded up the best beauty Advent calendars worth adding to your shopping cart right now.
You don’t always have to splurge on a holiday beauty gift to impress a friend or family member. Glow Recipe’s 12-day Advent features several of the brand’s Korean beauty-inspired skincare best-sellers, including their Avocado Ceramide Moisture Barrier Cleanser, PDRN + Repair and Soothe Toner Pads, and Sun Glow Niacinamide Hue Drops.
Everybody’s trying to get their hands on Charlotte Tilbury’s 2026 Advent calendar since it’s packed with full- and travel-size skincare and makeup favorites, including the Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray, Pillow Talk Lip Cheat, and celebrity-loved Charlotte’s Magic Cream moisturizer.
Inspired by its founder’s affinity for stars and constellations, Dior’s 30 Avenue Montaigne is as stylish as it is luxe, featuring a collection of 24 prestige beauty finds, including makeup products, skincare, and a scented candle. From mini versions of best-sellers, like J’adore Intense parfum and Sauvage eau de toilette and Dior Addict Lip Maximizer, along with their highly popular Capture Le Sérum and more, your favorite auntie may not stop thanking you for months to come for this thoughtful holiday surprise.
This beautifully illustrated calendar from Sisley Paris is worth saving after it’s unboxed and makes for the perfect surprise for the ultimate French pharmacy expert. Your family member will have 25 days to discover Sisley’s skincare must-haves, like the Sisleÿa L'Intégral Anti-Âge Firming Concentrated Serum and Black Rose Skin Infusion Cream, plus makeup and fragrance favorites like the Phyto-Lip Twist and Izia eau de parfum.
Here’s a small but mighty favorite featuring travel-size bottles of Maison Margiela Replica’s coziest eau de toilettes, like Jazz Club , By the Fireplace, and Lazy Sunday. It also contains two mini candles and an elevated hand cream to round out the selection.
This hotel-inspired calendar is stocked with mini versions of Benefit’s top-rated makeup staples and is conveniently shaped like a handbag for easy transport. And inside, your friend will unbox 24 days’ worth of products like the Benetint, The Porefessional, and Precisely, My Brow Wax if they don’t open everything at once.
Tatcha just released its latest 12-day Advent calendar that’s perfect for the facial-obsessed friend in your circle. Along with…