The season of holiday cheer is in full swing. The lights are out, the trees are up, and beauty brands everywhere are releasing their coveted advent calendars filled with a countdown of their most popular products at a swoon-worthy rate. We researched each advent calendar and narrowed it down to which we think are the best. Gift them to your besties, or just treat yourself; you deserve it! 

BENEFIT

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Benefit’s Sincerely Your’s Advent Calendar is the gift that keeps on giving. This limited-edition gift set is filled with 12 fan-favorite and top-selling products like their Bad Gal Bang Mascara and Porefessional Primer in mini and fun sizes that deliver all festive brows, face, eye, and lash looks all season long.

VALMONT

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Give the gift of exceptional beauty this holiday season with Valmont’s limited-edition Holidays in Neverland Advent Calendar. With 12 boxes containing Valmont must-haves, this year’s advent calendar brings together iconic symbols of the La Maison Valmont story. Continuing the brand’s pursuit of excellence, Valmont’s advent calendar offers an intricate beauty ritual designed to add a touch of luxury to your seasonal regimen. From sumptuous replenishing skincare products to tantalizing aromatic fragrances, this lavish countdown to end-of-the-year festivities includes the best of both. 

YVES ROCHER

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Another advent calendar we’re obsessing over is Yves Rocher’s Enchanted Moonlight. This calendar takes on an ethereal theme by offering a joyful and generous assortment of the brand’s 24 most beloved skincare, body care, hair care, makeup, and perfume essentials – including 8 full-sized products. This dreamy gift set invites beauty lovers to take a walk through Yves Rocher botanical gardens at night under a celestial show. 

ACQUA DI PARMA

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Channel the charm of Italy with Acqua di Parma’s 2022 Advent Calendar, which focuses on the beloved traditions and aesthetics of the Italian holiday season. Inspired by Maison’s iconic hat box, this calendar marries craftsmanship with design. Twenty-five windows of wonder contain precious gifts to discover day by day, with each window revealing a new gift and offering an olfactory insight into the universe of the Maison. From Colonie to Blu Mediterraneo and the precious Signature of the Sun fragrances to the new Magia del Camino and scented candles. 

DR. BARBARA STURM

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A forever favorite is Dr. Barbara Sturm’s Advent Calendar. Reimagined for 2022, this year’s calendar is housed within a beautiful, jewelry armoire-inspired gift box that opens to reveal two tiers, each containing individually numbered skincare surprises for the 24 days leading up to Christmas. The calendar features a selection of Dr. Sturm’s most loved products, as well as her latest innovations, in full, deluxe, and miniature sizes.

RITUALS

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Rituals has one of the dreamiest advent calendars we’ve ever seen. Unlike the rest, this 3D Advent Calendar turns into it’s very own Christimas tree, filled or ornaments (the individually boxed products)! With string lights included, this gem will light up the room in no time.