Christmas 2023: Best beauty advent calendars this year

Benefit's All I Want Advent Calendar is inspired by the glamour of Christmas parties in the 1960s era, mixing geometric prints in hues reminiscent of that era with a modern touch. The calendar is packed with 24 of the brand's best-selling products and fan favourites in full, mini, and fun sizes, including brow essentials, the Porefessional primers, Pore Care skincare, iconic blushes, versatile mascara, and tints.

$2,882; Available at Benefit boutiques, selected stores 

This Christmas, The Body Shop presents three limited-edition advent calendars with the theme 'Positive Change Starts With a Gift'. The Advent of Change features 24 of The Body Shop's most popular products, while The Big Advent of Change and The Ultimate Advent of Change calendars have 25 items in both full and travel sizes. Whichever one you choose, you'll be taken care of from head to toe with a range of skincare, cleansing, and haircare products.

From $799; Available from October 26

The Charlotte’s Lucky Chest of Beauty Stars advent calendar comes in the form of a sparkling treasure chest – jewelled handles and all – loaded with 12 beauty weapons in full and mini sizes. From some of their best-selling makeup products to a range of skincare items that will give your face some TLC, you'll have everything you need to stand out from the crowd this Christmas.

$1,700; Available at Charlotte Tilbury outlets and counters as well as online store

This holiday, Dior has put together a magical advent calendar that will make all your winter beauty dreams come true. The Le 30 Montaigne Advent Calendar takes on the iconic facade of the Maison's historic boutique at 30 Avenue Montaigne. Designed by Pietro Ruffo, it features a beautiful decoration inspired by the Tuileries Garden, showcasing ornamental wrought ironwork, statues, and an octagonal basin. Inside, you'll discover 24 miniature creations from Dior, including fragrances, makeup, skincare essentials, and scented candles. Clad in white and gold, the calendar can be repurposed as a storage case.

$5,300; Available now at Dior Beauty online store or at Dior Beauty boutique and counters from November 1

Parisian luxury brand Diptyque is back at it again to bring you 25 little treasures – in retail or discovery size – this festive season. This year's calendar comes adorned with flame motifs in the form of calligrams inspired by the Encyclopédie des Lumières and features some of Diptyque's most classic scented candles, fragrances, decorative items, along with three limited-edition Christmas scents: a small Sapin candle and miniature Délice and Coton candles. No matter which box you open, you’re guaranteed to smell fantastic every day throughout December.

$3,750; Available at Diptyque boutiques and online store

Featuring 12 products in full and travel sizes, La Mer's The Atelier Advent Calendar is packed with the brand's most hot-selling serums, creams, and more. From the iconic moisturizing soft cream to the treatment lotion and the eye concentrate, prepare for the most luxurious little Christmas this year.

$4,480; Available at all La Mer concept stores and counters from November 1

Experience the joy of the holidays with L'Occitane's eco-friendly advent calendars. There are three different calendars to choose from, each filled with 24 delightful surprises and heartwarming gestures. The 2023 Holiday Classic Calendar and 2023 Holiday Premium Calendar feature L'Occitane's signature green Christmas packaging, crafted from 100 percent recyclable and FSC-certified cardboard. Meanwhile, the 2023 Holiday Reusable Calendar is made from recycled cotton that can be repurposed as a storage hanging bag. Discover L'Occitane's bestsellers and expertly crafted products, such as Shea Butter Hand Cream, Almond Milk Concentrate, and Immortelle Divine Cream, to pamper yourself and your loved ones this season.

From $590; Available at L'Occitane online store

Celebrate the holiday season with Lush's collection of advent calendars, each offering an amazing array of festive surprises. The Lush Advent Calendar features 25 bath, body, shower, and fragrance products – including exclusive items like All Is Full Of Love fragrance and Cinders shower gel – packaged in a limited edition box designed by Andre Williams at Trifle Studio. Those who enjoy a good soak will enjoy the Christmas Buds Advent Calendar, where you can unwrap 25 treasures like Candy Cane reusable bubble bar, Gold Fun, Snowy Bathbomb, and more. Meanwhile, the 12 Days of Christmas calendar offers 12 specially selected products to bring you joy throughout the season. Designed by illustrator Aitch, the gift box showcases her artistic interpretation of the 12 Days of Christmas carol and is packed with a combination of bath bombs, bubble bars, lip products, shower gel, soap, and lotion.

From $1,250; Available at Lush locations and online store

Ritual’s 3D Deluxe Advent Calendar this year will take you on a journey around a wonderful Christmas village with 24 little gifts. Expect everything from soaps and scrubs to mini candles, fragrance sticks, shower gels, and more!

$1,100; Available at Rituals boutiques and online store

For something a little more affordable but will still satisfy every beauty queen, Sephora's The Future Is Yours Advent Calendar has all your essentials with 24 makeup, skincare, bath, and accessories from its Sephora Collection. Mascara, eye cream, cleansing wipes, face masks, nail polish, and even a pocket mirror – your beauty regime will be taken care of from start to finish.

$530; Available at Sephora locations and online store

The city has been celebrating the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company this year, and it looks like Swarovski is joining in with a new Disney100 x Swarovski collection of jewellery and home décor products. To make the holiday season, Swarovski has put together a sparkling advent calendar filled with colourful ornaments, necklaces, and a playful set of stickers. There's a surprise behind each of the 25 doors that every Disney fan will love.

$12,000; Available at selected Swarovski branches and online store