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Waiting for Christmas in style with Advent Calendars

by Monica Melotti

6' min read

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6' min read

Translated by AI
Versione italiana

Christmas is the time when everything lights up with magic, and the countdown to 25 December becomes a ritual to be celebrated day after day. Among the best-loved - and now unmissable - traditions are the beauty Advent Calendars: treasure chests full of surprises that turn the wait into an experience of pleasure and discovery.

Born as a childhood game and become over the years objects of desire for adults, the Advent Calendars dedicated to beauty enclose a world of make-up, perfumes, skincare and candles, in 24 or 12 small windows to be opened daily. Each box reveals a new product, a gesture of care or a stylish detail that tells of the brand's philosophy.

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Every year, cosmetic maisons reinterpret them with new ideas, signature designs and artistic collaborations that make them true collector's items. Some sell out in a few hours, others have to be reserved well in advance: they have become symbols of a playful and accessible luxury, capable of combining beauty and surprise.

From exclusive boxed sets to more affordable versions, the offer is wide and varied, designed for every taste and budget. Here is a selection of the most eagerly awaited and desired beauty Advent Calendars of the moment.

I Calendari dell’Avvento beauty

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Armani Beaaty

The Armani Beauty Advent Calendar comes in a brand new guise, embellished with shimmering shades of red and silver. Day after day, the box contains a precious collection composed of nine make-up products in full size, accompanied by miniature perfumes, make-up and skincare products. An invitation to explore the Armani Beauty universe through a selection that combines great classics and novelties: Sì Eau De Parfum, Lip Power and Eye Tint, alongside innovations such as Vertigo Lift mascara, Luminous Silk Cheek Tint Shine liquid blush and the new fragrance Sì Passione Red Musk.

Sisley Paris

For the third year running, the Sisley Advent Calendar is renewed with an exclusive design: the result of a collaboration with English artist Luke Edward Hall. A theatre, with a company of merry characters, catches the eye on the front of the box. Inside, brightly illustrated boxes contain some of Sisley's most popular products. The Advent Calendar is also designed to be stored and reused, and each box can be turned over to conceal its distinguishing numbers.

Lancôme

The symbol of Lancôme's Holiday Collection, the Calendar is imagined as a vintage-style travel trunk, in pale pink with champagne gold details, each door opening to reveal Safia Ouares' intricate illustrations. The scene inside the calendar takes you on a magical journey, from the monuments of Paris to the enchanting snow-capped mountains, aboard the Lancôme Express train, the centrepiece of the calendar. Among the treasures hidden behind its doors are: La Vie est Belle L'Elixir in the 30 ml version, the new Lip Idôle Juicy Treat in the ice pink shade and the mini-size Génifique Ultimate.

Dior 

The Le 30 Montaigne Advent Calendar is inspired by the Cirque des Rêves. An enchanted box set celebrating the poetry of the French maison signed by artist Pietro Ruffo. It reproduces the historic façade of the Avenue Montaigne boutique, illuminated by glittering decorations and animated by circus figures. Inside, 24 luxury surprises: miniatures of iconic perfumes, lipsticks, Dior Prestige treatments and lifestyle accessories, for a countdown to elegance and wonder.

Charlotte Tilbury

Beauty Treasure Chest is a glittering treasure chest that holds the magic of deluxe beauty. Twelve golden drawers hold the brand's best sellers and new surprises: from the famous Magic Cream to the Pillow Talk lipstick, up to the Pillow Talk Push Up Lashes mascara and the iconic Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray. A precious box set, with the glamour and luminosity that have always defined the Charlotte Tilbury universe.

Benefit Cosmetics

What could be more intriguing than a Rubik's cube? The Benefit Advent Calendar 2025 Glam Cube! A concentrate of colour, fun and beauty surprises, designed to make the wait for the Holidays even more playful. Each box reveals a brand must-have: from the legendary mascaras and primers to miniature skincare items to carry with you at all times. An explosion of fun and glamour that celebrates Benefit's lively and irresistible spirit.

L'Occitane

To live each day of anticipation with a touch of enchantment, L'Occitane en Provence presents the Deluxe Advent Calendar: a romantic Provencal house lit by warm lights that encapsulates all the magic of the festive season. Box after box, it reveals 24 beauty treasures inspired by the light and scents of the South of France - from skincare and body best-sellers to limited editions in full size and mini format. Made of recyclable cardboard from sustainable sources, the box is decorated with illustrations of authentic charm.

Douglas

The Douglas Exclusive Beauty Highlights Christmas calendar celebrates the festive season with 24 surprises. Inside, an exclusive selection of the best sellers from the best-loved brands: skincare treatments, must-have make-up and iconic fragrances by Sol de Janeiro, BABOR, MAC, Khloé Kardashian and many other prestigious brands. Enclosed in an elegant red box, it is embellished with a festive bow.

Rituals

The Ritual of Advent Classic Wreath, a refined wreath-shaped box combining tradition and well-being. Designed to be hung as a festive decoration, it reveals 24 surprises dedicated to body care and daily serenity: from scented shower mousses to hand creams, from candles to room essences. Every detail, from the red design with a golden bow to the brand's iconic products, celebrates the magic of the holidays through rituals of beauty and relaxation.

World of Beauty

World of Beauty, Italian excellence in bio-functional and sustainable cosmetics, presents XMAS BOX 2025: a designer Advent calendar containing 25 bio-active, vegan and halal formulas. Plant exosomes, PRDN (sodium DNA) and probiotics come together in regenerating and illuminating treatments for the skin, the perfect expression of the encounter between nature and innovation. A sensory journey into ethical and conscious beauty.

Sephora Collection

The Premium Advent Calendar conquers with its exclusive selection of 24 beauty surprises. From the coconut face mask to the micellar water, from the Color Shifter palette to the Love The Lift mascara, up to the new limited edition Blush Glaze designed for the festive season. The box contains 16 full size formats, 4 travel and 4 accessories, including 3 creations designed exclusively for Christmas. All housed in a refined white tin box, elegant, reusable and perfect for collecting.

Nuxe

Inspired by the iconic Huile Prodigieuse bottle, the new Nuxe Advent Calendar combines elegance and creativity in a refined and original design. Its 24 boxes contain surprises dedicated to face, body and hair care, along with small gifts designed to celebrate everyday beauty. A precious box that reflects Nuxe's signature style and sensuality, making the festive season even brighter and more special.

Over the Sun

The Italian brand presents a Calendar celebrating beauty and self-care. Inside, 15 face and body products in full size, 6 accessories . Plus 3 special boxes born from exceptional collaborations: a jewel by Pavié, a design accessory created by Musae Studio and a sweet treat by Pasticceria Dante of Vigevano. A refined box set that combines wellness, creativity and artisanal taste, to experience the Holidays with style and authenticity.

Pixi Beauty

The British brand signs the brightest countdown of the year with the new 12 Days of Icons Calendar: twelve boxes enclosing the most loved products, designed to give radiant skin and a naturally glowy look. From skincare formulas to make-up must-haves for face, lips and eyes, each surprise is a daily beauty gesture that illuminates the festive season with the unmistakable magic of Pixi.

Oniusa Venice

The Calendar contains 24 scented surprises to make the wait for Christmas a unique sensory experience. Diffusers, sprays and candles alternate in an olfactory journey that celebrates the magic of the festive season and the charm of Venetian craftsmanship. (on sale at www.qvc.it )

Bottega Verde

It is a beauty treasure chest that takes the form of a Maxi Beauty Case in soft fabric, proposed in the intense shade of red-purple. Inside, like little treasures to be discovered day after day, 24 silver-coloured sachets hold a different beauty surprise, transforming the countdown into a daily ritual of well-being and self-care.

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