Count Down to the Holidays With an Advent Calendar You’ll Actually Love — Here Are 38 We Recommend

Makeup, skin care, bath products: This Sephora Advent calendar has a little bit of everything for daily self-care. It includes 12 full-size products, six travel sizes, and six accessories, such as a makeup setting spray and a spiral hair tie to prevent pulling and breakage.

Plus, instead of opening chronologically, you pick a box at random from December 1 to December 23. Who needs rules, anyway?

In case you didn’t know, Glow Recipe is one of the trendiest skin care brands right now (according to my 16-year-old niece). The Glow Recipe Advent calendar contains 12 products to achieve glowing, dewy, radiant skin.

This limited-edition calendar includes a mix of travel-size skin care and mini bestsellers as well as full-size products, including the popular Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops. The cherry on top is the beautiful hand-drawn design on the box that requires zero wrapping.

While the Revolve 25-day Advent calendar is out of stock, the brand’s 12-day calendar is still available and just as good.

Unwrap 13 products (yes, you get a bonus!) leading up to the holidays, including bestsellers in various sizes from Summer Fridays, Benefit, Iconic London, and more top brands. We love the reusable box, too, which makes a cute storage case your loved ones can use into the new year.

If your loved one enjoys a little luxury in their life, they’ll appreciate the L’Occitane Advent calendar.

They’ll unwrap 24 popular skin care, fragrance, hair care, and body products, along with some of the brand’s classics for hydrated, refreshed skin, like the Immortelle Divine Cream, Immortelle Overnight Reset Oil-in-Serum, and Almond Supple Skin Oil.

The calendar’s stunning box is just the icing on the cake.

My sister practically lives in her bathtub, taking a bath every night before bed. Whether you’re like her or know someone who is, the Lush Advent calendar features 25 bath bombs to elevate their relaxation.

The bath bombs come in adorable characters, like bears, a gingerbread man, a candy cane, and more. Also, Lush doesn’t test on animals, and the box is made from 100 percent recycled materials, so you can reuse it or recycle it after the holidays.

The Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar is a splurge, but considering the combined contents are worth over $1,600, it’s actually a great deal.

It includes 20 full-size and 10 travel-size classic and newly launched skin care and hair care products. From Paula’s Choice Azelaic Acid Booster to help even tone and reduce redness to Charlotte Mensah oil conditioner that repairs and nourishes all hair types, there’s a little bit of everything in this calendar.

The Poppy & Pout Advent calendar is a recent release. It has 12 days of lip masks, scrubs, and more in seasonal flavors. We like the lip masks more than the balms, but overall, the calendar is cute and makes a great small gift or stocking stuffer.

Plus, “not everything is lip care, which is kind of fun, too,” explains editorial director Simone Scully. “You get a ribbon keychain, for example.”

Yeah, you probably have one: That friend who has to smell every candle, perfume, and other fragrance they spot while shopping.

Surprise them with the Apotheke Advent calendar, which includes a new fragrance each day — like cedarwood ginger, black cypress, or juniper birch — in the form of a 1.2- or 5-ounce candle or a 2.5-fluid ounce diffuser. A wick trimmer, a wick-centering tool, and a candle snuffer complete the set.

It doesn’t matter whether it’s 6 a.m. or 9 p.m., my mom will light a candle at any time of the day. She owns a couple of Yankee Candles, so I’ve got my eye on this Advent calendar.

It boasts 24 mini candles in 12 scents, including balsam and cedar, Christmas cookie, spiced pumpkin, and more. Each candle has a natural fiber wick and plant wax blend that burns up to 10 hours, so your recipient’s home can smell good before, during, and after the holidays.

The Alo Advent Calendar is the ultimate self-care gift. It features a wide variety of wellness products to treat yourself or a loved one.

There’s a little bit of everything: magnesium spray, a $25 gift card, body wash, a candle, and more. All products are primarily natural and free of harsh chemicals, making them the perfect gift for anybody with sensitive skin.

The Bibliophile Advent Calendar for Booklovers is a thoughtful gift for, well, book lovers! Inspired by author Jane Mount’s Bibliophile books and artwork, the calendar includes 24 days of mini books with prompts, trivia, and illustrations.

There’s also a mini keepsake journal to write in a year’s worth of books — a unique part of the gift your recipient can use as a New Year’s resolution. Day 25 is extra special. Even we don’t know what it is!

Bonus: The Advent calendar doubles as a bookshelf for the collection, making it a cute way to display it after the holidays.

We love the Anthropologie Advent calendar for its holiday-inspired candles and room spray. For example, cinnamon swirl offers the comforting scent of baked goods at Grandma’s house, while peppermint is a classic holiday aroma (and one of my personal favorites).

Burn time varies by candle, but the company says the coconut wax blend and cotton candle wicks can give you up to 80 hours of burn time.

From skin care staples to self-care must-haves, this Advent calendar is like an invitation to slow down and enjoy the little things in life.

We love the skin care that nourishes and tones your skin, like the cleansing balm and balancing mist, and the comfy cashmere socks for those chilly winter nights. But the most exciting part of this Advent calendar is its box, which features original watercolor artwork and is made from recyclable materials.

The McCrea’s Caramel Advent Calendar will have caramel connoisseurs itching to open all days in one go. Behind all 24 slots are small caramel candies in traditional flavors, such as maple and vanilla, as well as unexpected ones, including Christmas plum and chocolate peppermint.

In addition to multiple flavors, the handmade caramel includes real, pure maple syrup from New Hampshire and fresh dairy from a Massachusetts farm.

Are you really celebrating the holidays if you don’t buy something Godiva-related? I swear I always end up with the brand’s boxed set of holiday chocolates each year from someone in the family. I would be happy to receive this Advent calendar as a gift, too (hint, hint, fam!).

Enjoy a yummy assortment of 24 dark, milk, and white chocolates, like the salted caramel lion of Belgium, a dark ganache heart, and almond crunch. Just note that Godiva recommends wrapping the chocolates in two plastic bags and then popping them in the fridge or freezer until you’re ready to enjoy.

Those who like to wet their whistle can do so with the Flaviar Whiskey Advent Calendar. It includes 24 whiskey samples from around the world, a tasting “passport,” and a free Flaviar Black annual membership, which offers free shipping, savings, and first dibs on rare releases.

And there’s no need to grab drinking glasses from the cabinet: The company includes two Glencairn collectibles for a more realistic tasting experience right at home.

Do you have that one person in your life who can’t eat anything without hot sauce? (For me, it’s my husband.) Heat seekers can warm up to the holidays with the Fly by Jing Advent calendar, featuring 12 vegan chili sauces.

Be sure to grab it while it’s in stock. Last year it sold out, and once it’s unavailable, the company says there will be no more.

Remember that round blue tin can you could always find at Grandma’s house during the holidays? The Walkers Shortbread Advent Calendar contains the same delicious treats that so many of us have fond memories of enjoying.

Try six shortbread cookie varieties, like Highlanders, a Scottie dog, and more, that the company bakes in small batches to make the rich, all-butter flavor stand out.

I don’t know about you, but I know a lot of people who would love to receive an Advent calendar that reveals new snacks for 24 days straight (*raises hand*).

There are “some unique options, like dill pickle peanuts and truffle umami pretzel pops, that are a nice break from chocolate-coated everything,” says editor Katie Tuttle.

Just to name a few more: Lemon Blaze Chickpeas, Smoky BBQ Crunch, Ranch Pop Bites, and Spicy Szechuan Peanuts. Shall we go on?

The Bonne Maman is one of the most popular food Advent calendars of the year, with over 10,000 shoppers buying it on Amazon in the past month.

It features 24 limited-edition holiday spreads in 1-ounce jars, like wild blueberry with maple syrup and caramel with vanilla, to enjoy on your morning toast or add to a holiday charcuterie board.

If your gift recipient is on a health journey, they can find all the nutrition facts and ingredients on the back of the calendar.

What better way to count down to the holidays than with an Advent calendar that includes a wide range of sweet and salty treats?

This Harry & David pick has a plethora of snack options, from various chocolates and trail mixes to summer sausage and popcorn. And it wouldn’t be a Harry & David Advent calendar without one of the brand’s trademarked Royal Riviera pears.

Twelve days of cheese and pairings? Say no more. Try nine 3.5-ounce cheeses from across the world with options from Italy, Spain, Ireland, and more. Pair them with apple butter, spiced cherry, other jams, and crackers.

Just note that this Advent calendar arrives in an insulated box and needs to be refrigerated immediately. Enjoy all the goodies before January 31, 2026, to get the most out of this unique (and tasty) Advent calendar.

We’ve all been there: When deciding between a salty or sweet snack feels like your life depends on it. The T’was the Nut Before Christmas Advent Calendar eliminates the back-and-forth with a variety of both.

Crunch on classic honey-roasted peanuts and roasted mixed nuts, or indulge in mini sea-salt caramels and spice drops.

We’ve tried tea from Palais Des Thes and loved how each bag was incredibly flavorful, especially the L’Herboriste No. 46, which is a fun take on chamomile tea.

“It’s actually the first one I’ve liked because it has chamomile AND apple and spices,” explains Scully, who typically isn’t a fan of chamomile tea, “which makes it fruitier and, to me, taste better.”

The brand’s Advent calendar features 24 whole-leaf teas and herbal teas, including a 2025 limited-edition flavor. Plus, there are 11 surprise panels with exclusive audio stories on the history, traditions, and legends of tea. After the holidays, the cardboard calendar is safe to toss in your recycling bin.

A warm and delicious way to count down to the holidays is with the Keurig K-Cup Pod Advent Calendar. Enjoy 24 cups of K-Cup Pods in flavored and seasonal coffee, lattes, cocoa, and more from brands like McCafe, Cinnabon, Swiss Miss, and Green Mountain.

The best part? This calendar is under $30 and feels like going to the coffee shop every day in December (but without the price tag).

We’re spilling the tea: The Tea Forte Warming Joy Advent Calendar is a no-brainer for people who can’t get through the day without a cup of their favorite brew. The tree-shaped box contains 24 blends, like herbal, oolong, black, and other varieties, with each infuser resembling the cutest tea pyramid.

“It’s a nice holiday decoration,” shares Scully, “and it reminds me to make myself some tea (and engage in a little self-care) first thing in the morning.”

You’re not seeing double: The Tea Forte Advent calendars are so good, we had to include two on our list. The Winter Chalet calendar is a limited-edition set of 12 cozy teas in flavors like harvest apple spice, winter chai, and Moroccan mint.

“The Advent calendar aspect gave it a little extra fun,” says editor Ashley Ziegler, “and the tea bags themselves are well designed.”

Coffee: It’s like the sixth love language in my household. If the person on your shopping list has a Nespresso Vertuo machine, give them the gift of 24 capsules to enjoy each day leading up to the holidays.

Although their favorite part of the Advent calendar might just be the surprise on the last day: a beautiful, limited-edition mug.

This puzzle Advent calendar not only gets kids excited about counting down to the holidays but also doubles as a unique gift experience.

For 12 days, kids open individual cat-themed puzzle sections to create a 23 x 17.5-inch puzzle (500 pieces total). “This is a fun way of doing it,” shares Scully, “and a little challenge to start the day. Plus, the cat theme is cute for any cat lover in your life.”

Counting down to Christmas is already fun, but it’s even more enjoyable for kids when they can include their favorite characters.

“The Advent calendar is very large and made of durable cardboard and opens up like a very oversized book itself,” explains Scully. “Then, behind each door is a mini paperback book telling an on-theme story about the chosen characters.”

For this Disney Advent calendar, kids follow along with Stitch, Angel, Lilo, and their friends on festive adventures, like decorating palm trees on the beach and more holiday fun in Hawaii.

The Heeler family is always on in my household, and if you’re in the same boat, you don’t want to miss the Bluey Advent calendar.

Tiny doors reveal holiday accessories, stickers, and, of course, Bluey, Bingo, and Bartlebee toy figures dressed for a classic Aussie Christmas.

Right now, this calendar is on sale for less than $20. Yes, for real life!

No need to travel to a galaxy far, far away for the holidays when kids can build their own Star Wars world right at home.

The Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar includes 263 pieces for builders ages 6 years and up to create droid figures, iconic characters in festive outfits (like BB-8 dressed as a snowman), and Babu Frik’s workshop.

KiwiCo offers several Advent calendars, but we love Santa’s Railroad because its 24 envelopes contain dozens of mini builds to create a North Pole-style train set and scene.

In addition to the train with movable wheels, kids build a Christmas tree, a working lightpost, elves, and the big man himself, Santa. Once the set is complete, the fun continues when kids push the elves in the train to help Mr. Claus prepare for the big night.

My 10-year-old niece is in her STEM era, loving all things slime, nature, and, you guessed it, gemstones. Each door reveals a new gemstone, like hematite, tiger’s eye, and blue calcite. Budding geologists might just love the final day of the calendar the most, though: They dig through a rock to find stunning rose quartz.

An identification card teaches kids about their new treasures, while the included pouch keeps them safe and secure.

Teaching kids how an Advent calendar works can be tricky, especially when they know each day reveals something new and exciting. Start them off with a calendar that’s simple yet still fun.

This Rifle Paper Co. Advent calendar features beautiful embroidery and the cutest Nutcracker figurine for kids to move day to day. The pockets for the Nutcracker may be small, but if you want to add a little something anyway, you can fit small pieces of candy or stickers inside, too.

Keep the countdown to Christmas simple with an adorable sticker Advent calendar. Put a sticker on the calendar every day to reveal a hand-painted townhouse holiday scene.

Some stickers add holiday décor to the sweet home, while others are small touches that stand out, like a telescope on the balcony and a record player in the living room.