Summer is officially here, and you know what that means – advent calendar season has kicked into high gear!
Beauty advent calendars in particular are always a winner. Because who doesn’t love opening a beauty gift every single day for 25 days straight? You never know what you’re going to get, but one thing’s for sure – it’s bound to be something awesome like a liquid eyeshadow, mascara, face primer, or maybe even something like a cult-favourite hair tool.
So, if you (or someone you’re shopping for) is a beauty lover who’s obsessed with all things skincare and makeup, you’ll want to get in now and secure your advent calendar because if we’ve learnt anything from previous years, these things sell out like hot cakes.
What are the best beauty advent calendars in Australia for 2023?
Below, we’ve rounded up the best beauty advent calendars to shop this Christmas.
Make sure to check back regularly, as we’ll be updating our list as the launches roll in.
The best beauty advent calendars 2023
The Ultimate Gift Set, $545 at NET-A-PORTER
From skincare heroes to the most covetable makeup essentials, NET-A-PORTER’s The Ultimate Gift Set contains everything you need to feel and look your best this holiday season. Valued at over $2,600, it offers a luxurious mix of 15 full-sized and mini products, including jewellery, accessories and beauty products from brands like Charlotte Tilbury, Pat McGrath, Augustine Bader, Dr Barbara Sturm and more.
Armani Beauty advent calendar, $649 at Giorgio Armani
A key part of the Armani Gift House, this exclusive calendar offers an extraordinary journey into the world of Armani Beauty. Inside, you’ll find an incredible mix of 12 full-sized favourites, as well as 12 miniatures, all carefully curated to elevate your holiday beauty look.
The World of La Mer advent calendar, $835 at David Jones
Kick off the festive season with 12 days of enchantment. La Mer’s advent calendar is filled with holiday magic, including silky serums, sumptuous creams and tonnes of other top-selling delights.
Advent calendar, $784 at Jo Malone London
This gingerbread-inspired pick hides seasonal surprises in every drawer, from Jo Malone London classics to festive fragrances, including colognes, bath and body miniatures, a full-sized scent and two travel candles.
Limited-edition holiday advent calendar, $179 at Kiehl’s
A special gift awaits behind each door in Kiehl’s’ limited-edition advent calendar. It features holiday-inspired designs by artist duo, Icinori, and houses customer-favourite products for the ultimate gift that keeps on giving.
Endota Spa 12 Days of Endota advent calendar, $160 at David Jones
Give yourself (or your loved one) the gift of radiant skin over 12 wonderful days this December. This limited-edition advent calendar is filled with a dozen of Endota’s most-loved skincare and body care products, leaving you feeling nourished – and a little more festive – for longer.
The Essential Edit, $130 at The Iconic
While The Iconic isn’t launching a classic advent calendar this year, it is instead offering a six-product beauty box. Containing four full-sized everyday essentials, plus two deluxe mini skin serums, The Essential Edit comes with everything you need for a good skin day.
Sold out? We also recommend The Iconic’s Beauty’s Most Wanted collection ($249 with 25 per cent off at checkout this Black Friday period).
25 days of glam advent calendar, $57 (usually $96) at Revolution Beauty
Sleigh every day in December with Revolution Beauty’s glam-filled advent calendar worth $205. From lip glosses to eyeliners and must-have accessories, beauty lovers will be obsessed with everything in this pack.
Carolina Herrera Good Girl advent calendar, $175 at David Jones
Carolina Herrera’s Good Girl set contains the ever-popular Good Girl Blush (80mL), samples and travel spray. Good Girl Blush Eau de Parfum takes inspiration from the theme of a powdery blush, contrasting two different extractions of a sensual vanilla base with the romanticism of a peony heart formed by two distinct forms of exotic ylang ylang and upcycled rosewater.
Advent calendar 2023, approx. $865.95 AUD at Dr. Barbara Sturm
Dr. Barbara Sturm is many-a celeb’s favourite brand for good reason. This advent calendar contains a selection of Dr. Sturm’s most loved products, as well as her latest innovations in full, deluxe and miniature sizes. It’s also worth $2150 AUD, so you know it won’t disappoint.
YSL Beauty dvent calendar 2023, $509 at Myer
Make every day leading up to Christmas one to remember with YSL’s selection of 24 products across its most iconic makeup, fragrance and skincare favourites, including mini and full-size products, as well as a special accessory gift.
Frosted Frenzy advent calendar, $450 at MAC
Valued at $839, you’ll get plenty of bang for your buck with this advent calendar. It includes 24 indulgent treats, including 21 best-selling full-sized products and all new shades for you to experiment with.
Palm Beach advent candle collection, $99.95 at Myer
If you’re a candle lover, then this is the advent calendar for you. It contains 12 x 50g candles, all in festive scents like ‘Gingerbread’, ‘Christmas Tree’, ‘Sunset Bellini’ and more.
Lancôme advent calendar 2023, $349 at Myer
Discover the perfect holiday gift with this advent calendar by Lancôme, which features 24 beauty favourites in fragrance, skincare and makeup. Our advice? Add this one to cart ASAP because Lancôme advent calendars don’t usually last long!
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Beauty advent calendar 2023, $135.40 (usually $144) at Pretty Little Thing
Boasting $375.70 worth of beauty essentials, Pretty Little Thing’s collection of Christmas goodies will have you covered all the way to New Year’s Eve. From cleansers and clay masks to makeup must-haves and essential lip balms, get ready to give yourself a little gift from me to me this Christmas.
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Face + Body 25 day advent calendar, $189 at ASOS
The perfect gift does exist! This gift pack contains 25 products with a mix of beauty, skincare and body care from some top-notch brands like Sol de Janeiro, The Ordinary, First Aid Beauty, Elemis and more.
Sold out? We also recommend ASOS’ Revolution Pro Miracle 12 Day advent calendar ($115).
Juelique 12-day advent calendar, $195
Your skin won’t know how to thank you after 12 days of being treated to Jurlique’s best-selling skincare products. Behind each door is a Jurlique surprise and an inspiring wellness mantra to celebrate your natural beauty.
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Sephora The Future Is Yours premium advent calendar gift set, $170 at Sephora
Count down to Christmas in style (while looking your glowiest self) with these 24 gifts that will help you discover or rediscover the best Sephora Collection products. You’ll find 18 full-size products, two travel-size products and four accessories to shine and bring you joy all December long.
Sold out? We also recommend Sephora’s The Future Is Yours Maxi Skincare Set ($100) and The Future Is Yours Set of 8 Face & Body Masks ($55).
Benefit All I Want Advent Calendar, $249 at Myer
Get 24 of Benefit’s top-selling and fan-favourite beauty goodies with this limited-edition advent calendar. It has all the glitz and glam you could ever want (or need) with full, mini and fun-sizes.
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2023 beauty advent calendar, $261.21 at Revolve
Unwrap the magic of the season with REVOLVE Beauty’s 2023 advent calendar, valued at $749.96. Top-rated skincare essentials will keep you luminous and hydrated, while iconic makeup favourites will flawlessly enhance your look.
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24 days of Christmas advent calendar, $275 at Glasshouse Fragrances
Bring joy to the luckiest on your list with this indulgent countdown to Christmas! It contains 24 scented surprises, such as candles, hand creams, perfumes and more, in a gorgeous festive gift box with designs by artist Michelle Pereira.
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Beauty advent calendar, approx. $417.24 AUD at Selfridges
Make sure each day leading up to Christmas is filled with cheer, cult-favourite formulas and skin-nourishing blends. This year’s calendar from Selfridges is huge, with products from the likes of Dr. Barbara Sturm, Charlotte Tilbury, Paula’s Choice, Vida Glow, Augustinus Bader, Paco Rabanne, Byredo and a whole lot more.
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12 Days of 111SKIN, $526.43 (usually $1051.31) at FWRD
111SKIN’s advent calendar boasts some of the best surgically-inspired skincare products, all waiting to nourish and transform your skin. You can sample a wide selection of products – including sheet masks and the ground-breaking Y Theorem Repair Serum NAC Y² – to ensure your skin receives the best possible treatment.
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Liberty Beauty advent calendar 2023, $500 AUD at Liberty London
Boasting a better-than-ever lineup and an all-new look, this year’s advent calendar from Liberty Beauty is worth a whooping $2300. It contains 29 of the brand’s best-selling products, from cult brands like Augustine Bader, Le Labo, Votary and more.
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Box Of Wonders big advent calendar, $151.20 (usually $189) at The Body Shop
Count down to Christmas with these 25 wonder-filled treats from The Body Shop. Without spoiling the surprise, you can be certain it’s packed with some seriously good head-to-toe treats to keep yourself pampered throughout the festive season.
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Beauty advent calendar 2023, $275 at LOOKFANTASTIC
LOOKFANTASTIC’s highly-anticipated advent calendar lets you explore festive thrills through every open drawer. It features the best brands in beauty such as Sol De Janeiro, MAC, NARS, First Aid Beauty and more, with its highest-worth value to date!
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Classic beauty advent calendar, $119 at L’OCCITANE
24 days of joy will be in the palm of your hot little hands with this pack containing 24 of L’OCCITANE’s much-loved beauty treats. If you’re looking for something a little more luxe, L’OCCITANE’s deluxe advent calendar has also got you covered.
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Christmas At The Beach 24 day advent calendar, $110 (usually $378) at Cosmetic Capital
Have some fun in the sun this Christmas (while staying sun-safe, of course) with Cosmetic Capital’s 24-day advent calendar. From December 1st to December 24th, unbox one new beauty goodie each day. Is it a new lip gloss? Is it nail polish? Perhaps it’s a face mask? Each day brings another fun surprise for you to get excited about!
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Fortnum’s beauty advent calendar 2023, approx. $500 AUD at Fortnum & Mason
Featuring 22 full-sized products, this advent calendar from luxe gifting brand Fortnum & Mason is one you don’t want to miss. It covers all the bases – from skin care to fragrance to bath and body, and even wellness.
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Advent calendar 2023, approx. $426.35 AUD at Cult Beauty
Always one of the first to sell out, Cult Beauty’s offering is jam-packed with some of the best items of the year. Boasting goodies from Sunday Riley, Byredo, Huda Beauty and more, it’s a must-have for those who crave a blend of skincare, hair care and makeup treats.
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Lead image: Charlotte Tilbury
