Word to the Wise: Beauty Advent Calendars Sell Out *Fast*—12 I Recommend Ordering Now
Organized based on who'd enjoy them most.
Is it just me, or do Advent calendars launch earlier and earlier every year? Indeed, December is a couple months away, and already a smattering of in-demand beauty collections have hit the market (Byredo! Laneige! Augustinus Bader!), but make haste, holiday shoppers, as they won't be available for long. See, beauty Advent calendars have a habit of selling out way before their 25-day (or 12-day) countdown begins, mainly because they tend to offer the best bang for your buck (25 Revolve Beauty favorites for $150? Yes, please!) and, well, everybody loves a beauty gift. So if you have your eye on a specific set, I'd recommend snagging it now while you still can. After all, you can always tuck it away until the time comes to open each treasure. (Though, if you can't help but preview all the little gifts now, I won't ever tell.)
Below, I've rounded up all the available beauty Advent calendars I suspect will sell out the quickest and who on your list they'd be best for—because as a type A editor, I'm all for streamlined holiday gifting.
Shop the Best Beauty Advent Calendars of 2026
Best Overall: Byredo Advent Calendar
Price: $955
Worth: Not disclosed
Release date: Available now
Number of items: 25
Byredo is back with its second Advent calendar! Remember when the brand's 2025 version became an instant collector's item? I fully expect the same treatment for its newest assortment, which includes travel and full-size options of its best-selling scents. A few standouts: a 50ml bottle of Bal d’Afrique Eau de Parfum (my all-time favorite Byredo fragrance), a Bibliothèque Candle, a 75ml Mojave Ghost Hair Perfume, and a 100ml Blanche Body Mist, not to mention a chic candlewick trimmer and hairbrush. Yes, $955 is quite the splurge, but considering standalone Byredo perfumes cost around $250 a pop (and candles around $100), you do get a great bang for your buck with these 25 treasures.
Best Value: Revolve Beauty 2026 Revolve Advent Calendar
Price: $150
Worth: $953
Release date: Available now
Number of items: 25
At the risk of sounding like a broken record, Revolve is the unsung hero of beauty retailers. The new arrivals are amazing right now, if you're game for some early holiday shopping, but for those who want a chic curation, I highly recommend snagging the 25-day Advent calendar. With 13 full-size products (very major for an Advent calendar!) across skin, hair, and makeup categories—Foreo Mini UFO Device, Summer Fridays Dream Lip Oil, Ilia Base Face Milk, and more—it's the perfect pick for any beauty lover on your list. Oh, and once the 25-day version sells out (because trust me, it certainly will), the brand also offers a 12-day version for $89.
For the Fragrancehead: Parfums de Marly Countdown Calendar
Price: $460
Worth: Not disclosed
Release date: Available now
Number of items: 12
To this day, I use my refillable travel case every time I travel (right now it's housing Valaya!), so I'm psyched to see Parfums de Marly include it once again in its seven-day Advent calendar. Along with the leather accessory, you'll find three 10ml scents (Althair Exclusif, Valaya Exclusif, and Delina Exclusif), three 5ml blends (Delina La Rosée, Athenais, and Althair), a Valaya 30ml Eau de Parfum and 50ml Body Cream, a 50ml Delina Shower Gel, and a cute hot-air balloon keychain. As a true PDM loyalist, I'd shriek if anyone got me this as a holiday gift (wink-wink, nudge-nudge). Trust me, the fragrance lovers on your list will fall head over heels.
For the Friend With the Chicest Bathroom: Diptyque Advent Calendar
Price: $525
Worth: Not disclosed
Release date: Available now
Number of items: 25
Every time I see a Diptyque candle burning in someone's bathroom, I automatically know they have immaculate taste. This 25-day Advent calendar has nine options to play with, including best sellers like Baies, Santal, and Feu de Bois, as well as niche favorites like Rhubarbe and La Droguerie (the brand's odor-removing candle). Plus, you'll also score coveted fragrances (Orphéon! Eau Rose!) and bodycare items, such as the silky Satin Oil for skin and hair.
Buzziest: Laneige 12 Days of Wonder Advent Calendar
Price: $149
Worth: $235
Release date: Available now
Number of items: 12
Laneige gift sets sell like hotcakes, so I don't expect its 12-day Advent calendar to stay in stock for long. Here, you'll see viral hits like the Lip Sleeping Mask, Lip Glowy Balm, and Glaze Craze Tinted Lip Serum, which are A+ for the friend who has no less than five lippies in their bag at all times. If you want the juiciest, softest-looking lips this fall and winter, this is the skincare set to buy. Plus, you'll get extra dewy skin heroes like the buzzy Water Bank Gentle Gel Cleanser and Cream Moisturizer.
For the Interiors-Obsessed: Glasshouse Fragrances 24 Days of Christmas Advent Calendar
Price: $300
Worth: Not disclosed
Release date: Available now
Number of items: 24
The Glasshouse Fragrances home, bath, and body scents are known for making tiny spaces feel like private resorts, and the brand's holiday collections are always highly anticipated among the interiors-obsessed. The design aficionado on your list likely already owns (and loves!) a few items, so why not add to their stylish collection by gifting them 24 new staples? Standouts include the Velvet Rhapsody and Lost in Amalfi candles, a Kyoto in Bloom body bar and eau de parfum, a Forever Florence bodywash, and a darling Christmas ornament.
For the Wellness Enthusiast: ALO 24 Days of Wellness Advent Calendar
Price: $450
Worth: Not disclosed
Release date: Available now
Number of items: 24
Workout essentials! Supplements! Candles! ALO's 24 Days of Wellness has all you need for a moment of self-care, whether you're kick-starting your morning, cooling off from a grueling workout, returning home after a jam-packed workday, etc. If you've ever been curious about ALO's high-quality wellness items—like the Wellness Shots, Sleep Capsules, and Multivitamins—now's your chance to test them out in one fell swoop. Stylish ALO accessories are also included, such as a moisture-wicking headband, cherry-red claw clip, and pair of crew socks.
For the K-Beauty Devotee: Glow Recipe 12 Days of Glow Advent Calendar
Price: $110
Worth: $202
Release date: Available now
Number of items: 14
I literally gasped after seeing how many of my personal favorite items are present in Glow Recipe's 12-day Advent calendar. That Prickly Pear Peptide Mucin is a ticket to glass skin (trust me on this), the Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream is the best moisturizer for combination skin, and the Lip Blur Balm has become my daily makeup staple this fall. Honestly, I might need to just snag this K-beauty gift set for myself, but I won't be mad if anyone gets me a double…
Best Makeup Advent Calendar: Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Hollywood Beauty Wonderland Advent Calendar
Price: $220
Worth: $400
Release date: Available now
Number of items: 15
Whether you're a Charlotte Tilbury superfan or loyal to a few favorite staples (FYI: the Pillow Talk Lip Cheat Liner, Matte Revolution Lipstick, and Beauty Light Wand are all included here!), you'll love these 15 glamorous makeup picks. The smaller sizes also make on-the-go applications an absolute breeze, so prepare to make this your go-to travel makeup collection.
For the French-Beauty Aficionado: Clarins 24 Day Beauty Advent Calendar Gift Set
Price: $155
Worth: $374
Release date: Available now
Number of items: 24
When it comes to buzzy French beauty brands, Clarins is the ultimate luxury buy. Seriously, I can't help but feel like a fancy Parisian every time I apply the Total Eye Lift or toning Body Treatment Oil, both of which are featured here in this 24-piece set. True to the minimalist French beauty ethos, you'll find a focus on skincare with some key makeup staples, such as a full-size volumizing mascara and plumping lip oil—all you need for a fresh, French-coded glow.
Best Skincare Advent Calendar: Augustinus Bader The 12 Days of Bader
Price: $660
Worth: $889
Release date: Available now
Number of items: 12
Every time an Augustinus Bader product goes on sale, I consider it my due diligence to alert the public. So when a collection of 12 items valued at $889 is tagged for $229 less, I obviously must give it a shout. Augustinus Bader is a luxury brand—no doubt about that—but its line-smoothing, skin-plumping formulas are 100% worth the splurge IMO. Similarly, its Advent calendar is pricey but a solid investment with the cult-favorite Rich Cream, the slightly lighter Cream, the supercharged Elixir, Essence, and silky Mineral Sunscreen.
Best Luxury Advent Calendar: Sisley Paris 2026 Marie B. Advent Calendar Set
Price: $895
Worth: $1773
Release date: Available now
Number of items: 25
Sisley Paris does not skimp on its holiday offerings, both in terms of product and design. Consider its 2026 Advent calendar, which features 25 luxury formulas I adore yet can't always justify buying (namely from the Sisleÿa line!) and a vibrant box designed by Parisian artist Marie-Victoire de Bascher. This is an Advent calendar so stunning you'll want to keep the container long after unwrapping each surprise—trust me.
Which Beauty Advent Calendar Is the Best Value for Your Money?
To get the most bang for your buck, I'd recommend snagging Revolve's Advent calendar while it's still available. Retailer-curated collections always feature a smattering of best-selling brands, which is great if you're looking for more variety. That said, I do think the Byredo and Augustinus Bader Advent calendars have good value when you compare them to the price of each individual item. Byredo, for one, rarely does bundles or sales, so when you can score 25 items at a discount, I'd recommend taking advantage.
Are Beauty Advent Calendars Worth It?
For beauty fans who love testing new products, yes 100%! Advent calendars typically include high-ticket items that you might not normally splurge on, which gives you the opportunity to try them out before committing to a spendy, full-size formula. Many of them have a product value that's double (sometimes triple) the price, so they're worth checking out if you've had your eye on something but can't seem to justify the cost. The experience, too, deserves some honorable mention. There's nothing like unwrapping a secret beauty treasure for 12 or 25 days.
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