We tried out the most exciting advent calendars of the year—these are the ones that get results
We tried out the most exciting advent calendars of the year—these are the ones that get results
By Brittany Chatburn | Published: 2025-11-03 11:30:00 | Source: Camille Styles
For those of us who live by it Little treat Culture, the advent calendar season is our time. Sure, it’s an invitation to slow down and savor, but it’s also a perfectly valid excuse to pamper yourself on the days you need it most. Going on a wrapping spree? Little treat. Finally finished that work project? Little treat. Are you watching the entire Netflix series? Well, push it… but still, there is little cure.
All jokes aside, there is truth out there. Whether you’re looking for a 2025 Advent calendar for yourself or someone else, it’s a beautiful ritual to welcome the season of light — and keep things safe. sense It lights up when to-do lists start piling up. Consider this your permission slip to give (or receive) the gift of anticipation, and enjoy every day along the way.
Ahead, I’ll be sharing my favorite Advent calendars for the season — from beauty to wellness and beyond. Bonus tip: Don’t sleep on the $1.49 Old Fashioned Chocolate Advent Calendar from Trader Joe’s. Grab a few and keep one for yourself — a little reminder throughout December that you’re super sweet, and that pretty girls deserve a treat. (Can I get an amen?)
Advent calendars for 2025: Editors’ picks
I’ve been covering advent calendars since 2017, when the UK first turned beauty calendars into a full-fledged phenomenon. They were impossible to get, selling out within hours and offering a dream lineup that you can’t find any other time of the year. I remember looking through early issues just to track down which ones would actually ship to the US, and rounding them up by September so readers could get them before they were gone.
Fast forward to today, when almost every brand has jumped on the trend, my mission is the same: cut through the hype and find the real gems. Calendars that offer real value, the best selection of products, and the kind of little luxuries I would gladly spend my money on.
Papier’s 2025 stationery advent calendar
Let me cut to the chase: If you’re not sold out already, get this amazing stationery advent calendar from Papier like, right now. The premium paper company doesn’t disappoint with its 10th anniversary gift-filled favor box. Each box is a design achievement in itself. And the joy doesn’t stop there—24 pen-to-paper gifts (including bestsellers that I won’t spoil) make up a collection that will leave the recipient’s desk stocked and ready for next year.
price: $175 ($250 value)
Highlight gifts: This exclusive daily gratitude journal is the gift that keeps on giving: a perfect pocket size and a simple invitation to channel the power of gratitude all year long.
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12 Days of FabFitFun Advent Calendar
Every holiday season, I find myself searching for little moments of joy, and this year, I discovered a true gem: the 2025 Deluxe Advent Calendar from FabFitFun. It’s not just an ordinary countdown—it’s a delightful treasure trove filled with 12 full-size beauty products. I was thrilled to see familiar brands I love and trust, each carefully selected to help elevate the holidays.
As I unwrapped each surprise, I felt like a kid again – the anticipation growing with each day. (Yes, I used it early.) From skincare to wellness essentials, every product seemed carefully curated to add a sense of fun to your day. Even though it’s only 12 days, the joy will last long after the last box is opened.
price: $89.99 ($300+ value)
Highlight gifts: Siblings Palo Santo Marshmallow Burnt Sugar Candle ($48) is about to become your signature scent of the season.
Our favorite beauty and wellness advent calendars
From serums to scented candles, these advent calendars turn daily rituals into something worth savoring. Expect everyone’s favorite skincare, wellness essentials, and self-care surprises that make every morning feel like a spa day. Consider this your excuse to slow down and shine.
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Hello advent calendar
This beauty and wellness countdown delivers 24 days of glow-inducing goodness, from magnesium reset spray to supplements and self-care essentials that make every morning feel like a reset. With over $450 worth of products inside, it’s the best chance to pick up this December.
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Francophiles, this is for you. The 2025 Advent Calendar from Typology is a minimalist’s dream – 24 days of French skincare essentials inside a decorative box inspired by nature and skin itself. From glow drops to tinted lip oils and everyone’s favorite lash serum, it’s everything we love about French beauty: simple, effective, and effortlessly chic.
Olive and June
Christmas and Hanukkah calendars
If gorgeous nails are part of your holiday tradition, Olive & June has you covered twice over. Their Christmas and Hanukkah calendars are filled with mini polishes, nail art, and tools to keep your mani game strong all season long. Think of it as 25 (or eight) little reasons to slow down, celebrate, and let your hands shine.
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12 days of beauty advent calendar
Anthro’s beauty advent calendar is back, and yes, it’s already in danger of selling out. This 12-day countdown is packed with must-have little goodies from popular brands like Caudalie, RMS and Boy Smells, all wrapped in Nephthys Foster’s whimsical and cheerful artwork. It’s a moment of beauty you’ll want to savor (and view).
Delicious advent calendars for foodies
For those who think about flavors and crave a little luxury, these calendars provide pure pleasure. From delicious chocolates to micro coffees and artisan jams, every box is an invitation to enjoy. Go ahead – savor the season, one bite (or sip) at a time.
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Gourmet chocolate advent calendar from The Nutcracker
This is not your ordinary chocolate calendar. The Compartés Nutcracker Advent Calendar is a gilded ode to the season – 24 handcrafted, ballet-inspired truffles, each one as beautiful as it is indulgent. It’s holiday magic, wrapped in chocolate.
Williams Sonoma
24 days of baking cookies
For the friend who preheats the oven, this advent calendar is pure sugar-filled fun. Behind each of the 24 doors are essential baking tools—like cookie cutters, piping bags, stencils, and spatulas—designed to spark creativity (and maybe a few impromptu cookie nights). It’s festive, fun and guaranteed to make the kitchen the happiest place this holiday season.
Williams Sonoma
Chuck William Deluxe Advent Calendar
Consider this an advent calendar for anyone who lives for holiday flavors. Inspired by founder Chuck Williams’ all-time favorites, this Williams-Sonoma exclusive is packed with 24 days of gourmet delights—think jams, olive oil, sea salt, peppermint bark, and even small, cookware-inspired ornaments. It’s equal parts nostalgic and fun, filling your cupboards (and December) with pure festive magic.
The best home and fashion advent calendars
Style lovers, this is for you. These advent calendars are only as beautiful as what’s inside them — think candles, ornaments, and some wearable treasures that you’ll keep long after December. Proof that great style is in the details, even when it comes day after day.
Voluspa
12 day advent calendar
O people of the candle, rejoice. Voluspa’s Heritage Advent Calendar presents twelve of their best-selling scents – each housed inside a gingerbread-inspired box that’s too pretty to open. Every drawer feels like a little luxury (and a gold wick trimmer doesn’t hurt, either).
Merry Merry x Ladurée
Charm bracelet advent calendar
A little Paris, a little glamor. The Ladurée x Meri Meri calendar hides 24 little treasures – charms and tassels to build the most beautiful bracelet of the season. They are whimsical, collectible and guaranteed to delight anyone who loves beautiful things.
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Calendar of the advent of the forest ornament
If your love language is holiday decorating, this one is for you. Behind twelve doors, Terrain hides hand-blown glass ornaments in the shape of acorns, birds and mushrooms – little treasures that will make any tree (even a tabletop one) feel magical.
This post was last updated on November 3, 2025, to include new insights.
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