Miniature magic: Elevate your holiday gifting with these 9 beauty advent calendars

As the holiday season approaches, it’s once again time to find the perfect gift for your loved ones. For the beauty enthusiasts in your life, there is a unique and indulgent present awaiting discovery – beauty advent calendars.

These calendars house carefully curated miniature treasures within their intricately designed boxes, allowing recipients to try a wide array of products. Here are nine beauty advent calendars to brighten the lead-up to Christmas.

1. BODY & EARTH 24-Piece Advent Calendar (S$122.42)

Adorned with cute Christmas illustrations, this 24-piece gift set offers the ultimate pampering experience. It features a collection of bath and body products, from hand lotions and bath bombs to a foot cream, shampoo bar, scented candle, solid perfume and even a Santa hat.

2. W7 Beauty Blast Advent Calendar 2023-24 (S$79.87)

The W7 Beauty Blast Advent Calendar presents a sweet roundup of the best-selling products from the UK brand. Packaged in an eye-catching box adorned with rich purple, pink and gold hues, this 24-day calendar showcases an assortment of products in standard, mini and travel-sized forms. You can expect lip pencils, an eyeliner, highlighter, blusher, lip gloss, mascara, bronzer, washable makeup remover pads and hair accessories.

3. Kiehl’s Limited-Edition Holiday Advent Calendar (S$199)

This vibrant festive-themed box, designed by the French artist duo Icinori, holds an impressive selection of 24 items, including cleansers, face masks, facial serums and moisturisers. You’ll find Kiehl’s best-selling products like the Ultra Facial Cream (28ml), renowned for its lightweight hydrating formula that provides 24-hour moisture, and Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Mask (14ml), made with Amazonian white clay to unclog pores. Additionally, larger sizes of the Ultimate Strength Hand Salve (30ml), Midnight Recovery Botanical Cleansing Oil (40ml), Calendula Deep Cleansing Foaming Face Wash (75ml) and Calendula Herbal-Extract Toner (75ml) await your indulgence.

4. Hywestger Makeup Advent Calendar 2023 for Girls (S$47.29)

Featuring 35 pieces of makeup items, this 24-day advent calendar is an ideal gift for young girls. It includes mini lip glosses, nail polishes, makeup brushes, hair accessories and a variety of jewellery items, from a bracelet to rings and necklaces. The accompanying bag is the perfect accessory to complement their Christmas outfits.

5. Physicians Formula Holiday Gift Set (S$32.20)

This small but mighty limited-edition advent calendar from Physicians Formula delivers a six-day journey with the brand’s popular Butter Collection. The Butter Believe It! Putty Primer paves the way for the Butter Bronzer, and the finishing touches come courtesy of the Butter Blowout Mascara, Matte Monoi Butter Eyeliner and the six-pan Butter Believe It! Eyeshadow Palette. All the products are infused with a blend of Murumuru butter, Cupuaçu butter and Tucuma butter, designed to soften and moisturise the skin as you prepare for year-end gatherings.

6. Clarins 24-Day Advent Calendar (S$180)

Crafted with cardboard from sustainably managed forests and a 90 per cent recycled plastic interior, Clarins’ 24-Day Advent Calendar allows you to indulge in the holiday spirit with a green conscience. This treasure trove of mini-sized products, spanning skincare, body care and makeup, makes it an ideal companion for travellers or those who prefer a trial before committing to full-sized purchases. Clarins, known for its fusion of plant extracts and scientific expertise, ensures that each item in this calendar is designed to pamper your skin from head to toe. You’ll discover gems like the Lip Comfort Oil #04 Pitaya, Relaxing Bath & Shower Concentrate, Mascara Wonder Perfect 4D, Total Eye Lift and Eau Extraordinaire perfume.

7. MH MYLUNE HOME Advent Calendar Set (S$56.94)

Reveal 24 surprises in this advent calendar filled with accessories, from earrings and necklaces to rings and hair clips. The Christmas-themed nail art and whimsical mistletoe earrings effortlessly complement your holiday attire, while the gold and silver rings and necklaces add a touch of glamour. The calendar also includes Christmas baubles, decorative ornaments, aromatic bath bombs and scented candles for those moments you spend at home during the holidays.

8. Net-A-Porter The Ultimate Gift Set (S$547)

This lavish collection from Net-A-Porter boasts 15 full-sized and mini products, including jewellery and home finds. Among the highlights are cashmere gloves from sustainable fashion label arch4 and two crystal bracelets from fine jewellery brand JIA JIA. Beauty cult favourites in the calendar include Dr Barbara Sturm’s Night Serum, known for stimulating collagen production, Augustinus Bader’s The Rich Cream, designed to hydrate and protect the skin, and U Beauty’s Resurfacing Compound, which aims to reveal smoother, revitalised skin.

9. Paladone Friends TV Show 24 Beauty Days Advent Calendar (S$99.47)

For Friends TV show enthusiasts, this official beauty advent calendar is a must-have. Designed in the iconic Central Perk cafe theme, it houses 24 days of bath and body care items, each paying homage to the beloved series. With hand creams, bath fizzers, bath crystals, lip balms, shower steamers, a bath bar, nail files and a body puff, your friend will undoubtedly be delighted.

From skincare essentials to makeup necessities, these advent calendars make exquisite (and cost-effective) gifts for friends and family alike. This holiday season, revel in the magic of beauty, one surprise at a time.

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