There are many things to love about the magic of Christmas, from decorating the Christmas tree with your favourite ornaments to kicking back with your best friends and family. But for us here at Now to Love, dressing up and indulging in sparkly holiday glam is definitely high up on the list.
We’re all familiar with the classic chocolate advent calendars (which we love also), but what we do have our cat-eye-lined eyes on this year are beauty advent calendars. Filled with best-sellers, cult-favs, and your next holy grail. Whether in 12 or 24-day increments, a beauty advent calendar is a cost-effective way to sample the best of beauty and skincare this year,
Keep checking back with this article throughout the festive season, because we’re updating the list as more advent calendars are released. But be quick: these beauty advent calendars will be snapped up faster than you can say “ho, ho, ho”.
The best makeup and beauty advent calendars for 2024 in NZ
The 12 Days of Bader
$1011 from Augustinus Bader
If you’re looking for the ultimate way to treat yourself this festive season, this extremely luxe advent calendar from Augustus Bader is just the ticket. This luxe skincare brand’s award-winning creams and serums don’t come cheap but they’re some of the best on the market – and beloved by celebs. Inside this cal, you’ll find 12 days of faves, including The Rich Cream and The Retinol Serum.
Key features:
- Contains a mix of travel-sized skincare minis
Nyx Profressional Makeup Holiday Advent Calendar
$280 from Adore Beauty
For fans of both makeup and movies, this is a must-buy. Explore the iconic Home Alone house one room at a time with this gift box, in collaboration with 20th Century Studios. Get ready to snatch up 24 pieces of full-size iconic NYX products from eyeshadow to lip gloss, blush, and highlighter – just watch out for Kevin McCallister’s booby traps.
Key features:
- All full-sized products
- All makeup products
Revolution Advent Calendar
$131 from ASOS
When it comes to holiday glam, it’s pink glitter or bust in our eyes. Luckily this advent calendar is full of our favourite shade on the planet. Containing 24 makeup products to see you through the silly season, each is in its own individual gift box to really make the whole month feel like Christmas morning.
Key features:
- Contains 24 travel and full-sized makeup products
Glasshouse Fragrances 24 Days of Christmas
$299 from Glasshouse Fragrances
If you’re a fan of smelling sweet (who isn’t?) the Glasshouse Fragrance advent calendar is a must-buy. With 24 mini versions of Glasshouse Fragrances‘ most sought-after products, this is a must-have for any fine fragrance lover. The jewel-toned packaging has been brought to life by Australian illustrator Eirian Chapman. Use it to house trinkets (and maybe even your own jewels) all year long.
Key features:
- Mix of fragrances, candles and body care
- All mini products
MAC 24K Holiday Advent Calendar
$445 from MAC
MAC must have heard we were total magpies when it comes to our advent calendars because these shiny gold boxes are sure to spark joy under the tree. Snap up $895 worth of makeup for half the price, with a mix of full-sized and travel-sized goodies in each of the 24 compartments. You’ll be ready for that Christmas Eve party glam.
Key features:
- Mix of makeup and skincare
- Mix of full-sized and mini-sized products
OPIxWicked Nail Lacquer 12Pc Mini Advent Calendar
$51.75 (usually $86.25 from The Iconic
Holiday glam extends all the way down to the tips of your fingers and toes. You’ll be silly season ready with this Wicked-themed nail polish advent calendar that contains 12 holiday collection nail lacquer shades. From spellbinding shimmers to enchanting crèmes, each door reveals something wickedly beautiful.
Key features:
Contains 12 mini-sized nail polishes
Lush Advent Calendar
$420 from Lush
With enough scented smellies to see you through the year, this giant Christmas advent calendar will bring joy to bathtime for months to come. Featuring an exciting selection of 25 vegan products, including festive bath bombs, luxurious lotions, and even a candle for your home, the Lsuh Advent calendar is sure to bring joy and happiness in the run-up to the big day. The gorgeous design was created by artist Teess Gilmartin, a member of an inclusive art programme supporting learning-disabled and neurodivergent artists.
Key features:
- Contains 25 full-sized products
- Contains a mix of skincare, bath bombs and candles
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