One of our favorite parts of autumn is when brands release their annual beauty advent calendars. After all, who doesn’t want to unwrap a surprise gift every day? Plus, trying out pricey brands before investing in the full-size product is a smart strategy to keep your budget in check.
The only downside? It can be hard to pick just one!
To help you decide, we’re highlighting some of the best beauty advent calendars of 2026 below. There’s a little something for everyone, whether you want a holiday countdown calendar that focuses on makeup, skincare, fragrance, nail polish or bath bombs. There are even some that let you count down to the holidays with a little bit of everything beauty-related!
Our top 5 beauty advent calendars for 2026
| Name | Price | Retailer | Best for |
| Macy’s Exclusive 25 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar | $99 | Macy’s | Best bang for your buck |
| 24 Days Of MAC Icons Advent Calendar | $250 | MAC Cosmetics | Best for makeup lovers |
| Glow Recipe 12 Days of Glow Advent Calendar | $110 | Sephora | Best for upgrading your skincare |
| Olive & June 12 Days of Mani Magic Holiday Calendar | $60 | Olive & June | Best for mani/pedi mavens |
| Bloomingdale’s 25 Days of Luxury Beauty Advent Calendar | $350 | Bloomingdale’s | Best for trying lots of luxe brands |
Best 2026 beauty advent calendars
Keep in mind that beauty advent calendars are notorious for selling out fast — so if you want to treat yourself this holiday season, make sure to buy early while they’re still in stock!
Sephora Collection Advent Calendar

This beauty advent calendar features 24 Sephora-brand products, from makeup like Love the Lift Mascara and Gleam & Go Liquid Luminizer to pampering products like the Transformation Glow Face Mask and GLOW Brightening Eye Cream.
Snow Globe Beauty Vault 12 Day Advent Calendar

ESW Beauty makes some of the best face masks on the market and their Snow Globe Beauty Vault calendar is hiding face masks, lip treatments and the most adorable multi-use charms.
Olive & June 12 Days of Mani Magic Holiday Calendar

When it comes to nails, this gift set has it all. It’s the first-ever full-size holiday calendar from Olive & June, including 11 nail polishes in exclusive and previously sold-out shades, and two top coats: super glossy and Sparkle Fairy with iridescent flakes. (And if you’re shopping for littles, the Pressies 12 Days of Mani Magic Holiday Calendar is a great alternative.)
Celebrate Hanukkah instead? This year’s 8 Nights of Mani Magic is currently sold out, but you can join the waitlist!
Glow Recipe 12 Days of Glow Advent Calendar

Glow Recipe packed their 12-day advent calendar with great juicy, fruity products, including Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops, Prickly Pear Peptide Mucin Serum, Fig Glass Balm Lip Treatment, Avocado Ceramide Moisture Barrier Cleanser and more.
Macy’s Exclusive 25 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar

Luxe beauty lovers will enjoy this bounty of high-end makeup, skincare and fragrance favorites from Lancôme, Peter Thomas Roth, Carolina Herrera, Sunday Riley, Balmain, Clinique, Dolce & Gabbana and many more.
KORRES Advent Calendar 2026

Greek brand KORRES created a clever advent calendar made up of 24 boxes that can be assembled into four unique puzzles, revealing a story inspired by a Greek winter fairytale.
Inside each box, you’ll find the best of 30 years of KORRES’ skincare and body care, including six full-size products, 17 travel minis and one ornament. Favorites include Apothecary Wild Rose Bright-Eyed Cushion Cream, Greek Yoghurt Probiotic Super Serum and Santorini Grape Body Milk — all made with natural ingredients sourced in Greece.
L’Occitane Prestige Advent Calendar

Discover 24 days of indulgence with this premium beauty advent calendar. It’s filled with one full-sized and 13 deluxe-sized skincare, body care, hair care and fragrance favorites from luxe L’Occitane. Enjoy iconic bestsellers like Immortelle Divine Cream, Almond Supple Skin Oil, Néroli Orchidée Perfumed Shower Gel and Cocon de Sérénité Pillow Mist. Each day reveals a new luxury treat, making it the ultimate countdown to radiant holiday beauty.
Macy’s Exclusive 12 Days of Lip Advent Calendar

The Macy’s 12 Days of Lip calendar is irresistibly cute, and any beauty lover would be thrilled to receive it. Hidden inside the giant lipstick-shaped box are a dozen cult-favorite lip products from top brands like Benefit, Kylie Cosmetics, MAKE UP FOR EVER, Kaja, Tarte, NARS and more.
Charlotte Tilbury’s Hollywood Beauty Wonderland Advent Calendar

Much anticipated by beauty enthusiasts each year, Charlotte’s beauty advent calendar for 2026 features a luxe Hollywood-themed lineup including four full-size products and two first-time-ever accessories. Inside are 15 iconic makeup and skincare favorites, ranging from lip contour and blush to Charlotte’s Magic Cream and Magic Serum Crystal Elixir.
Benefit Cosmetics’ The Hotel Beneville 24-Day Beauty Advent Calendar

Count down to the holidays with 24 days of Benefit’s best inside The Hotel Beneville Advent Calendar, featuring full-size and mini favorites. Discover iconic products like BADgal BANG! Mascara, Benetint Lip & Cheek Stain, Hoola Bronzer, and The POREfessional prep, prime and set collection. With surprises for lashes, brows, cheeks and skin, this playful set brings daily doses of holiday glam and joy.
Burt’s Bees 12 Days of Joy Lip Balm Advent Calendar

Keep your lips soft and hydrated this holiday season (and well beyond!) with 12 full-sized Burt’s Bees lip balms made with responsibly sourced beeswax and vitamin E. The set includes fun and festive holiday-themed flavors like Sugar Cookie, Cinnamon Apple Crisp, Lavender Vanilla, Cranberry Spritz and the Amazon-exclusive Peppermint Bark.
Target 12-Piece Beauty Advent Calendar Gift Set

Note: Not released yet for 2026.
This affordable Target advent calendar contained products from brands like Revlon, e.l.f., L’Oreal Paris and Lumify in 2025.
LUSH 29 ½ High Street Advent Calendar

This LUSH advent calendar provides the perfect daily reminder to unwind this busy holiday season. It includes 25 different bath bombs and bubble bars in adorable holiday-themed shapes and festive scents, like a Dominick the Donkey bath bomb, a Candy Cane bubble bar, a Sugar Plum Fairy bath bomb and an exclusive Swirly Sticky Dates bubble bar.
(But if you’d prefer less of a daily commitment, there’s also the LUSH 12 Days of Christmas calendar!)
Jo Malone Christmas Kist Advent Calendar

Since Jo Malone’s advent calendar does feature a lot of fragrances (and it’s pretty pricey), we suggest giving these seasonal scents a sniff in-store first, if you’re unfamiliar. Otherwise, go ahead and go all-in on this luxe set of 25 fragrant colognes, candles, body mists, lotions and hand soaps hidden inside adorable, little plaid stockings and ornaments.
Bloomingdale’s 25 Days of Luxury Beauty Advent Calendar

This Bloomie’s advent calendar has a $1,252 retail value and includes 27 luxe finds from some of the most coveted beauty brands. Unbox small treasures like La Mer’s The Treatment Lotion, Armani Eye Tint Liquid Eyeshadow, Le Labo Santal 33 Eau de Parfum and Elemis Pro-Collagen Green Fig Cleansing Balm.
If you’d prefer just fragrances, opt for Bloomingdale’s 12 Days of Luxury Fragrance Advent Calendar instead. And the Bloomingdale’s 7-Day Beauty Countdown is a more budget-friendly pick!
ChapStick Cozy Countdown 2026 Advent Calendar

You’ll want to start opening this calendar at least 12 days before Christmas to ensure soft, smooth lips for the holidays. The self-described “cozy countdown” features a dozen ChapStick lip balms, including festive flavors like Candy Cane and Spiced Apple Crumble.
Kiehl’s 24 Days of Joy 2026 Advent Calendar

A fun option from Kiehl’s, this advent calendar includes 24 of the brand’s most popular cleansers, moisturizers, serums and hair care. Unbox favorites like Midnight Recovery Omega-Rich Cloud Cream, Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum, Ultra Facial Barrier-Hydrating Cleanser and the iconic Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane. The set is valued at $319, so it’s a great way to try the brand’s greatest hits for less.
Le Mini Macaron 12 Days of Nails Advent Calendar

Note: Not released yet for 2026.
Those who love a great manicure will appreciate this advent calendar, which featured six different nail polish shades and six nail care accessories in 2025.
24 Days Of MAC Icons Advent Calendar

MAC’s advent calendar is decked out with 24 full-size and mini products to amp up your beauty routine. Unbox lipstick, lip + cheek mousse, liners and eyeshadow in best-selling shades; beauty staples like mascara and brow gel; and skincare from MAC’s Hyper Real line, including cleansers and eye serum.
Victoria’s Secret 12 Days of Bombshell Advent Calendar

If you love fresh, fruity and floral fragrances, this 12-day countdown of VS Bombshell favorites is a must. It contains a luxurious collection of peony-infused eau de parfum and fragrance mists in Bombshell, Bombshell Seduction, Bombshell Intense and the brand-new Bombshell Desire, plus Shine Plumper lip gloss, hand cream, an ornament and a keychain.
Beauty advent calendar FAQ
Are beauty advent calendars worth it?
Yes, beauty advent calendars are definitely worth it — especially if you’ve been wanting to try several beauty brand’s products at a more affordable price. Some beauty advent calendars even include limited-edition, holiday-themed products that you won’t be able to purchase any other way.
Is the Sephora beauty advent calendar in stock?
Yes, the 2026 Sephora Collection Advent Calendar is currently in stock and available to purchase for $60 at Sephora and Sephora at Kohl’s, both in-store, online and in the retailers’ apps.
Is there a Korean skincare advent calendar?
Yes, there are several popular Korean skincare advent calendars for K-beauty fans to purchase this 2026 holiday season, including ESW Beauty’s Snow Globe Beauty Vault 12-Day Advent Calendar, Glow Recipe’s 12 Days of Glow Advent Calendar, Facetory’s 12 Days of Beauty Sheet Mask Advent Set and LANEIGE’s 12 Days of Wonder Korean Skincare & Lip Favorites Advent Calendar.
Do beauty advent calendars only come with mini or sample-size products?
No, most beauty advent calendars include one or more full-size products among their daily surprises. For example, there are six full-size products in the KORRES Advent Calendar, four full-size beauty items in the Charlotte Tilbury Advent Calendar and 19 full-size products in the (frequently out-of-stock) Amazon Beauty Advent Calendar. Even better, some beauty advent calendars are composed entirely of full-size products, including Olive & June’s 12 Days of Mani Magic Holiday Calendar and Burt’s Bees’ 12 Days of Joy Lip Balm Advent Calendar.
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