15 Of The Most Luxurious Advent Calendars For The Beauty Addicts In Your Life
The best of the best when it comes to beauty advent calendars you need in the countdown to the holiday season
‘All I want for Christmas is You’. Ah, if only that were true. We all know that ’tis the season for gifting. So, if you’re looking to surprise that special someone in your life with something a little extra special, Bazaar has you covered with the most luxurious and opulent advent calendars out there. Read on for some fabulous gifting ideas in the lead up to the 2021 holiday season.
15 Of The Best Luxury Beauty Advent Calendars (2021)
Chanel
The iconic French fashion house celebrates 100 years of N°5 in 2021. To mark this momentous occasion, along with the holiday season, Chanel have created an ultra-limited calendar inspired by the signature silhouette of the perfume bottle. The collector’s item includes 27 boxes of delightful surprises.
Chanel N°5 The Calendar, Dhs3000, chanel.com
Diptyque
Revel in Diptyque’s Cabinet of Curiosities this holiday season as the luxury fragrance house celebrates its sixtieth anniversary. The cabinet comprises of 25 scented treasures, including new limited editions, making it ideal for a Christmas countdown and a busy festive season.
Diptyque Advent Calendar, Dhs1561, diptyqueparis.com
Dior
Open the little windows of the 30 Avenue Montaigne this year with the Dior atelier of dreams. The luxury French fashion house worked with renowned artist Alice Shirley to design this enchanting floral world, including 24 Dior surprises to open each day until Christmas.
Dior Advent Calendar, Dhs1800, dior.com​
Jo Malone
Known for their famous advent calendars, the British perfume brand has put together an exclusive array of scents that are perfect for the holiday season. The brand has yet to list which new and famed perfumes will make the cut but nevertheless, we hope to find a couple of fan favourites like English Pear and Freesia cologne.
Jo Malone Advent Calendar, Dhs1652, jomalone.com
Guerlain
This year is particularly special for the house of Guerlain since they’re releasing their first-ever advent calendar, marking the occasion in a quintessentially unique way. The beauty brand stayed true to its signature theme of bees by creating an advent calendar that resembles a beehive—the Hive of 25 Wonders, as it’s known. Enter the hive of wonders and indulge in the various products the beauty brand has to offer, from mini-sized perfumes to nourishing skincare.
The Guerlain Beehive Calendar, Dhs2413, guerlain.com
Dr. Barbara Sturm
A celebrity favourite, Dr. Barbara Sturm has released the perfect gift for your skincare this season. Packed with 24 skincare surprises, the limited-edition calendar includes widely loved classics including Glow Drops and the Hyaluronic Serum, to name a few.
Dr. Barbara Sturm Advent Calendar 2021, Dhs2,023, net-a-porter.com
Penhaligon’s
Exclusive to Selfridges, Penhaligon’s fragrant countdown advent calendar will have you smelling divine. Packed with 24 surprises, you can expect to see icons like Halfeti, Elisabethan, Rose and Endymion.
Penhaligon’s Advent Calendar, Dhs1847, penhaligons.com
Giorgio Armani
Giorgio Armani’s holiday limited-edition advent calendar (also exclusive to Selfridges) looks like a present wrapped ready to be placed under the tree. The striking red box includes 24 gifts, which range from swoon-worthy makeup products like the Lip Maestro liquid lipstick to fan favourites fragrances such as Acqua Di Gioia.Â
Giorgio Armani Advent Calendar, Dhs1083, selfridges.com
YSL Beauty
The French beauty brand created some Christmas magic with their iconic YSL makeup, fragrance and skincare collections included in the YSL advent calendar. ‘Gift Gold. Gift Bold’ to create glamorous looks for the holiday season, from the Rouge Volupte Shine to create a statement red lip to the Dessin Du Regard waterproof eye pencil to create an alluring cat-eye. Indeed, a memorable treat for yourself or your loved ones.
YSL Beauty Advent Calendar, Dhs984, yslbeauty.co.uk
Acqua di Parma x Emilio Pucci
The two Italian forces came together for a collaboration featuring 25 of the brand’s bestselling perfumes, colognes, shower gels and hand creams. Wrapped in Emilio Pucci’s signature print it supports the Riscriviamo il future campaign by Save the Children.
Acqua di Parma x Emilio Pucci Advent Calendar, Dhs2204, emiliopucci.com
Lancôme
Experience the magic of Paris, albeit a mini version, through the magic of Lancôme gifts. A Christmas countdown essential, this advent calendar contains all the fan favourites and should definitely be on everyone’s wish list. Similarly to the YSL advent calendar it also includes products that you can use to create a complete look, sealing the deal.
Lancôme Beauty Advent Calendar, Dhs646, selfridges.com
By Terry
You can’t go wrong with the limited edition Jewel Fantasy Advent Calendar. The French skincare and beauty brand reveal the ideal gift brimming with 14 make-up must-haves and 10 skincare essentials. It includes their most iconic products including mini-to-go and full-size versions of their best sellers.
By Terry Jewel Fantasy Advent Calendar, Dhs832, byterry.com
111SKIN
111SKIN’s advent calendar exudes luxury and makes an ideal gift for yourself or your loved ones. Despite only offering 12 days of beauty and skincare products, it’s still a treat as you’ll no doubt end up with impeccable skin ready for the festive season.
111SKIN advent calendar 2021, Dhs1543, 111skin.com
Charlotte Tilbury
Delve into the chest of drawers that Charlotte Tilbury’s advent calendar has to offer. The British beauty brand makes Christmas gifting simple by compiling 12 makeup and skincare secrets including fan favourites such as a full-size Matte Revolution Lipstick in Pillow Talk and travel-sized products that are perfect for your holiday travels.
Charlotte Tilbury advent calendar 2021, Dhs735, charlottetilbury.com
Net-A-Porter
Experience 25 days of pampering bliss with the Net-A-Porter beauty advent calendar. The e-commerce retail store has compiled a wonderful calendar, for the fourth year in a row, that is mindful of everyone’s needs. Each drawer is stuffed with a fantastic selection of best-selling brands, including Tata Harper, Dr Barbara Sturm and 111Skin. This advent calendar is undoubtedly an excellent way to countdown the days to Christmas while keeping your skin and beauty regime in check.
Net-A-Porter 25 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar, Dhs1008.79, net-a-porter.com
Lead image courtesy of Dior and Diptyque