Makeup advent calendars are the perfect no-miss gift this Christmas 2021.
No matter how old you are, counting down the days until Christmas with an advent calendar is always exciting. And if you need a gift for that picky person on your list, an advent calendar is sure to please. After all, who wouldn’t want to wake up to a new surprise every morning? Bonus points if that surprise is makeup – at least in our book!
Makeup advent calendars are also a great way to try new products at a fraction of the cost of full-sized items. Many brands only release travel-sized versions of their best-selling products in their beauty and makeup advent calendars.
In this post, we’ve rounded up the 8 best Christmas beauty advent calendars of 2021 for you to shop, with a special emphasis on makeup advent calendars. So, while some of the calendars also include skincare items, each one is sure to include makeup products.
Whether there’s a new mascara your aunt has been dying to try, or new blush your mom can’t wait to get her hands on, these advent calendars range from sophisticated to fun. That way, there’s something for everyone.
Whether you’re gifting yourself or someone else, a makeup advent calendar won’t disappoint. Read on for our top choices of Christmas makeup advent calendars of 2021!
The Nomade Edit of the 8 Best Makeup Advent Calendars of 2021:
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1. Benefit Cosmetics
The More The Merrier Cosmetics Advent Calendar
Items: 12
Price: $70.00
Includes: They’re Real! Magnet Mascara, Gimme Brow+ in shade 3, Porefessional Primer, Porefessional Hydrate Primer, Roller Liner in Black, Mini Clamshell in Hoola, Mini Clamshell in Dandelion, 24hr Brow Setter, BADgal Bang Mascara, Roller Lash Mascara, They’re Real! Mascara, Precisely, My Brow in shade 3.
2. Chantecaille
Skincare & Makeup Advent Calendar 2021
Items: 12
Price: $375
Includes: Philanthropy Cheek Shade Blush in Smitten, Lip Veil Lipstick in Honeypot, Full Brow Perfecting Gel, Luminescent Eye Shade Shadow in Zebra, Faux Cils Longest Lash Mascara, Lip Potion Balm, Stress Repair Concentrate+ Eye Cream, Gold Recovery Face Mask, Bio Lifting Serum+, Bio Lifting Cream+, Rose de Mai Face Oil.
3. Charlotte Tilbury
Skincare & Makeup Advent Calendar
Items: 12
Price: $200
Contains travel-size and full-size products
Includes: Colour Chameleon Pillow Talk, Matte Revolution Pillow Talk Medium, Hollywood Beauty Light Wand Spotlight, Lip Cheat Pillow Talk Medium, Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray and Legendary Lashes Volume 2 Mascara, Charlotte’s Magic Cream, Goddess Skin Clay Mask and Charlotte’s Magic Serum Crystal Elixir.
4. Clarins
Beauty Advent Calendar Set
Items: 12
Price: $65
Contains travel-size and full-size products
Includes: Beauty Flash Balm, Cleansing Micellar Water, Hydrating Gentle Foaming Cleanser, Hand and Nail Treatment Cream, Total Eye Lift, Hydra-Essentiel Silky Cream, Moisture Rich Body Lotion, Natural Lip Perfector in Shade 01 Rose Shimmer, SOS Primer in shade 01 Universal, Wonder Perfect Mascara 4D, Joli Blush in shade 02 Cheeky Pink, Instant Smooth Perfecting Touch.
5. Giorgio Armani
Holiday limited-edition advent calendar
Items: 25
Price: $295
Includes: Lip Maestro Liquid Lipstick in shade #405, Lip Power lipstick in shade #400, Eyes to Kill Stellar eye shadow in shade #2, Eye Tint Silk in shade #8, Eyes to Kill Designer eyeliner in shade #1. Eccentrico Mascara, Black Fluid Sheer Highlighter in shade #2, Lip Maestro Liquid Lipstick in shades #400 #401 #405, Eyes To Kill Midi Mascara, Black Perfection Eye Make-Up Remover. My Way Eau de Parfum, Si Classic Eau de Parfum, Si Passione Eau de Parfum, Si Passione Intense, Si Fiori Eau de Toilette, Armani Code Eau de Toilette. Acqua Di Gioia Eau de Parfum, Aqua Di Gio Eau de Toilette, Eyes To Kill Classico Mascara, Rouge D’Armani lip in shade #400, Lip Maestro in shade #400, Crema Nera eye cream.
6. Lancôme
Beauty advent calendar 2021
Items: 25
Price: $147
Includes: Hydra Zen Gel-Crème, Bi-facil Eye Make-up Remover, Lash Idôle Mascara, Advanced Génifique Serum, Advanced Génifique Eye Cream, Hypnôse Black Mascara. Absolue Eye Serum, Absolue Crème Fondante Aux Grands Extraits De Rose, Absolue Nourishing Oil, La Vie Est Belle L’eau De Parfum, La Vie Est Belle Lait De Parfum Body Lotion. La Vie Est Belle Body Wash, Idôle Le Parfum, Idôle La Power Cream Body Lotion, Monsieur Big Black Mascara, Eau Micellaire Douceur, Tonique Confort Lotion, Advanced Génifique Light-pearlTM Eye, Effacernes Face Concealer 5ml in shade 02 Beige Sable. Prep & Matte Face Primer, Confort Crème Hand Cream, Rénergie Multi-lift Ultra Face Cream, L’absolu Rouge Ruby Cream in shade 03 Kiss Me Ruby, L’absolu Rouge Drama Matte in shade 505 Adoration.
7. Ciaté London
Mini Mani Advent Calendar
Items: 24
Price: $65
Includes: Twenty-two 0.16 oz/ 5 mL nail polishes in multiple shades, 0.47 oz/ 14 mL Plant Pot in Dancing Shoes – 0.33 oz/ 10 mL mini Watermelon Primer.
8. HUDA BEAUTY
12-Door Advent Calendar
Items: 12
Price: $178
Includes: Silk Balm, Life Liner Quick N’Easy, Legit Lashes 2 x, Bombbrows Shade, Haze Obsession Sand 5.8g or Nude Obsession Light 9 x 1.1g or Nude Obsession Rich 9 x 1.1g. Power Bullet Interview, Water Jelly Hydrating Primer, Eyelift & Snatch Instant Sculpting Mask, Samantha Lashes, Thirst Trap Juice Serum, Yo Glow Pumpkin Spice, Honey Whip Peptide Moisturiser.
Looking for more great gift ideas this holiday season?
Read: 30 Great Gift Ideas For Travelers Who Love Fashion
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