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for the makeup junkie
Benefit Cosmetics All I Want Beauty Advent Calendar
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for the makeup junkie
Benefit Cosmetics All I Want Beauty Advent Calendar
Release date: Available now
Number of products: 24
Trying out a bunch of full-, mini- and fun-sized items from Benefit for less than $150? Yes. Freaking. Please. I’m talking about their Gimme Brow gel, Hoola Bronzer, Benetint, Roller Lash mascara, and so many more of their best-selling products.
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for the person who loves a dewy look
Beauty Bio 12 Days of Glow
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for the person who loves a dewy look
Beauty Bio 12 Days of Glow
Release date: Available now
Number of products: 12
This Beauty Bio calendar includes a bunch of deluxe minis and a bonus full-size item that’ll keep your skin in tip-top condition during the dry holiday months, like a balancing serum, brightening eye gels, and a hydrating night cream.
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for the person with designer tastes
Saks Fifth Avenue 25 Days Of Beauty Advent Calendar
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for the person with designer tastes
Saks Fifth Avenue 25 Days Of Beauty Advent Calendar
Release date: Available now
Number of products: 25
Attn: This $225 advent calendar is valued at $560 (!!!!!!) and contains items from brands like Guerlain, Charlotte Tilbury, Christian Louboutin, Gucci, Diptyque, and Parfums de Marly…talk about F-A-N-C-Y.
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for the luxe skincare collector
Harrods of London Beauty Advent Calendar
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for the luxe skincare collector
Harrods of London Beauty Advent Calendar
Release date: Available now
Number of products: 25
Fact: If you receive this advent calendar as a gift, you’ve hit the ultimate beauty jackpot. Some items are full-sized while others are minis, but the list of brands can’t be beat. Living Proof? Dr. Barbara Sturm? Augustinus Bader?! IYKYK—and you know.
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for the person who loves a good Everything Shower
The Body Shop Share the Love Big Advent Beauty Calendar
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for the person who loves a good Everything Shower
The Body Shop Share the Love Big Advent Beauty Calendar
Release date: Available now
Number of products: 25
This is basically the gift of a total bathroom restock, from bubble bath supplies to body butters and yummy-smelling shampoos from The Body Shop. They’ll be all set for their next at-home spa day thanks to this advent calendar.
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for the lip balm addict
Burt’s Bees Bundle Up with Burt’s 12 Holiday Finds Advent Calendar
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for the lip balm addict
Burt’s Bees Bundle Up with Burt’s 12 Holiday Finds Advent Calendar
Release date: Available now
Number of products: 12
Everyone loves lip balm, but those little suckers are so easy to lose. Thanks to this 12-piece advent calendar, you won’t have to worry about running out—it’s a great gift for everyone from your little brother who just discovered lip balm (thank goodness) to your work hubby.
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for the all-around beauty fan
Look Fantastic Beauty Advent Calendar
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for the all-around beauty fan
Look Fantastic Beauty Advent Calendar
Release date: Available now
Number of products: 27
Why choose between makeup or skincare when you can have both? When it comes to this advent calendar worth over, ahem, $700 (😳), you’ll have options galore. Not to spoil the entire month of surprises, but I spy with my little eye a full-size eyeshadow palette, a deluxe NARS Orgasm blush, and every kind of moisturizer from face lotion to eye cream and lip ointment.
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for the vegan beauty lover
e.l.f. Snow One Loves You More 12 Day Advent Calendar
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for the vegan beauty lover
e.l.f. Snow One Loves You More 12 Day Advent Calendar
Release date: Available now
Number of products: 12
You’ll get to try out some surprisingly pigmented eyeshadow, one of my personal go-to setting sprays, and more makeup goodies thanks to this 100% vegan, cruelty-free and Leaping Bunny-certified e.l.f. advent calendar. This would also be a great gift for a younger sister or niece who’s just dipping their toe into the magical world of beauty.
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for anyone who loves French beauty
Payot 24-Piece Best Seller Calendar (2022)
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for anyone who loves French beauty
Payot 24-Piece Best Seller Calendar (2022)
Release date: Available now
Number of products: 24
Ever Googled “how to get that French makeup look”? Bc same. Here’s your answer: Shop where the Parisian girls shop. This advent calendar from French beauty brand Payot will help you on your journey to your best, most hydrated skin ever—just in time for all those holiday pics that your mom will definitely be posting on Facebook.
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for the shopper on a budget
ASOS Revolution 25 Days of Glam Advent Calendar
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for the shopper on a budget
ASOS Revolution 25 Days of Glam Advent Calendar
Release date: Available now
Number of products: 25
Each of the beauty treats in this $84 advent calendar comes out to just over three bucks a pop. That’s a total steal, IMO. Contents include eyeshadow, lip gloss and lipstick, brushes, and lots more makeup goodness.
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for the self-care queen
Rituals Advent Calendar 3D Gift Set (2022)
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for the self-care queen
Rituals Advent Calendar 3D Gift Set (2022)
Release date: Available now
Number of products: 24
Rituals is known for the concept behind its products. The company believes that your everyday routines should be more than just routines and, therefore, strives to deliver products that turn your beauty routine into an experience. The 2022 beauty advent calendar has 24 products that will give you a little extra me-time.
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for the person on the go
Glamnetic Glossy Collection
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for the person on the go
Glamnetic Glossy Collection
Release date: Available now
Number of products: 6
Okay, yes, I get it—it’s not an actual advent calendar. But doesn’t the sound of a new set of nails e-v-e-r-y week sound fun? (Especially if you can easily do it yourself?) Treat yourself or a loved one to this press-on nail bundle that’s got six different and incredibly gorgeous styles.
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for the nail artist
OPI Nail Lacquer Mini Advent Calendar (2022)
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for the nail artist
OPI Nail Lacquer Mini Advent Calendar (2022)
Now 27% Off
Release date: Available now
Number of products: 25
The lucky person receiving this gift can rock a new mani/pedi every single day this month (if they’re down to use that much nail polish remover). From cheerful reds to festive sparkles and icy blues, this OPI set is a winter dream.
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for the spa-frequenter
Kate Somerville 12 Days Of Kate Advent Calendar (2022)
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for the spa-frequenter
Kate Somerville 12 Days Of Kate Advent Calendar (2022)
Release date: Available now
Number of products: 12
This calendar from Kater Somerville is literally a spa in a box (that’ll last weeks, FYI). Featuring a full-size cleanser, an exfoliator, eye creams, serums, a moisturizer, a face peel, and a body scrub, this bundle will do wonders for anyone’s morning and night routine.
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for literally anyone
12 Days of ChapStick Holiday Advent Calendar
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for literally anyone
12 Days of ChapStick Holiday Advent Calendar
Release date: Available now
Number of products: 12
They can kiss having chapped lips goodbye thanks to this calendar that has 12 different Christmas-flavored lip balms. Truly anyone in your life—your mom, dad, S.O., sibling, or even your coworker—would appreciate this gift set!
Assistant Shopping Editor
Hannah is the assistant shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, covering all things from cute apartment decor to trendy fashion finds, TikTok products that are actually worth your $$$, and the perfect gift to buy for your boyfriend’s mom. She previously wrote for Seventeen and CR Fashion Book. Follow her on Instagram for hot takes on red carpet fashion and unhinged updates on the books she’s reading on the train.
Assistant Shopping Editor
Megan Uy is the assistant shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, where she searches for the best products in all things fashion, home, beauty, sex, gifts, and more, so you don’t have to. When she’s not writing for the site, she’s whipping up some cool and trendy content for the fashion section of the print magazine. She’s been with the brand since 2019 (when she was an itty-bitty editorial fellow), and she’s also written for Delish, House Beautiful, and People. Follow her on Instagram to get some BTS of the editor life and chaotic NYC content. Also, feel free to hit her up if you ever wanna discuss the madness that is TikTok.
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