Beauty advent calendars are one of the best ways to try luxury products at a fraction of the cost. But not all calendars are created equal.
How We Ranked Them
We evaluated each calendar on:
- Value ratio: Total product value vs. price
- Product mix: Full-size vs. sample balance
- Brand variety: Mix of cult favorites and discoveries
- Packaging: Reusable? Sustainable?
The Winners
Best Overall: Charlotte Tilbury Advent Calendar
Price: $200 | Value: $450+
12 days of Charlotte Tilbury bestsellers, including full-size Pillow Talk lipstick and Magic Cream. The stunning box is reusable.
Best Value: Cult Beauty Advent Calendar
Price: $235 | Value: $1,000+
38 products from brands like Drunk Elephant, Olaplex, and Tatcha. Insane value if you can snag one.
Best Luxury: NET-A-PORTER Beauty Advent Calendar
Price: $285 | Value: $800+
25 premium products in a stunning keepsake box. Heavy on skincare.
Best Budget: Revolution Beauty Advent Calendar
Price: $60 | Value: $150+
25 full-size products. Great for makeup lovers on a budget.
Skip These
- Calendars with mostly samples under 5ml
- Unknown brand calendars with inflated "values"
- Any calendar where you can't see the full product list
Pro Tip
Sign up for waitlists NOW. The best calendars sell out within hours of launching.