With a longer shelf life than a box of the sweet stuff, beauty advent calendars are becoming increasingly popular each year, and 2016 is arguably the best one yet.
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From Christmas tree-shaped calendars to minimalist boxes, there’s a whole slew to choose from that will get you in the festive spirit.
Why wait for the 25th for Santa and his sleigh to arrive before you open pressies? Swap chocolates for cosmetics this December and spoil yourself from now until Christmas!
Diptyque 2016 Advent Calendar
A hefty price tag definitely comes with rewards, because behind each of these 25 doors is a trinket that’s sure to delight. Housed in an uber-chic fold-out book is an array of must-haves from the Parisian perfumery house for the home and body. It’s the advent calendar to rule them all…
The Body Shop 24 Happy Days Advent Calendar
Back and more beautiful than ever, get 24 days of cheeky surprises in the lead-up to this Christmas. At just $139 (but valued at more than $200!), each draw is brimming with treats from The Body Shop’s bestsellers across skin care, body and makeup. Plus, there’s also a deluxe version if you’re looking for something with that little bit extra. Happy days, indeed!
Clinique ‘10 Days of Clinique’
A must-have calendar for all you skin care junkies. This luxurious 10-piece gift set favours the eyes, skin and lips. Perfectly packed full of all the holiday must-haves, this truly is the gift that keeps on giving, making December so very merry indeed.
Jo Malone London Christmas Advent Calendar
What’s inside? Twenty-four doors of beautifully scented perfumes and body creams. Enclosed in your very own mini Jo Malone Georgian townhouse (ahhh ca-ute!), this cheery Christmas collectable certainly is a decadent way to count down the days until Christmas. Santa, if you’re listening…
Charlotte Tilbury ‘World of Legendary Parties Advent Calendar’
Make merry mischief this Christmas with Charlotte and her dreamy 12-day calendar of bestsellers including Magic Cream Moisturiser, Wonderglow Skin Primer, Pocket Pout Lipstick in Jessica Red and so much more. Because who can wait for the 25th anyway?
L’OCCITANE Advent Calendar
A beautiful way to get excited for Christmas is with a daily dose of L’OCCITANE. This pretty little thing will give you 24 days of pure joy thanks to its range of hand creams, body and face care products. Bring on the Christmas cheer!
ulta3 Christmas Advent Calendar
Count down to the 25th with 24 festive mini nail polishes from ulta3. And the best part of all? They’re yours for the incredible sum of $15 – now that’s what you call a Christmas miracle.
