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Just like familial debates and It's a Wonderful Life, struggling to choose the right gift is baked right into the holiday season. When you ask your mother, your cousin, or the great-aunt who you've met approximately two times what they want this year, they'll inevitably respond, "I'm not sure." So, how do you find a foolproof gift that will make everyone happy, no matter their taste? The answer lies in advent calendars.
These days, advent calendars look a whole lot different than they did when you were a kid. Those advent calendars hid chocolate and candy; suffice to say, they were your mother's secret weapon for tiding over your enthusiasm for opening presents early. Now, advent calendars are filled with splurge-worthy beauty products, like Sunday Riley face oils and Jo Malone perfume. While the hidden gifts vary, from makeup to perfume to skin care, the goodies inside are a surefire way to satisfy everyone's infuriatingly nondescript wish lists.
Ahead, the best beauty advent calendars to shop for the holidays. But hurry — these sell out fast (and once they do, what are you going to buy your great-aunt?).
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Dr. Barbara Sturm Advent Calendar
In 2019, we had no choice but to stan Dr. Barbara Sturm. Gift the ultimate skin care savant (maybe that's you!) with this epic haul of full and deluxe-sized products, valued at over $1,500.
Dr. Barbara Sturm Advent Calendar 2019, $, available at Net-A-Porter
Anthropologie 12 Days of Party Prep Beauty Advent Calendar
Everyone knows Anthro's beauty section is *chef's kiss* good, so you better believe that this advent calendar stocked with the retailer's best brands won't last for long. The 12 mini gifts inside include chic nail polish from Londontown, cooling eye patches, and a silk scrunchie from our faves at Slip.
Anthropologie 12 Days of Party Prep Beauty Advent Calendar, $, available at Anthropologie
Net-A-Porter 25 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar
Shopping on a house Chardonnay budget for your mother's Veuve Clicquot taste? Look no further than Net-A-Porter. Why spend half of your paycheck on one full-price item when you can get 25 deluxe products for less than $300? Even better, this set covers the entire beauty gamut, from skin-care necessities, like Joanna Vargas' Bright Eye Hydrating Mask, to makeup must-haves, like Marc Jacobs' Velvet Noir Major Volume Mascara. Your mom will be able to restock her entire vanity — and your bank account won't hate you.
Net-A-Porter 25 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar, $, available at Net-A-Porter
Kiehl's Limited Edition Skincare Advent Calendar
Kiehl's advent calendar is always one of the most hotly anticipated items of the gifting season, and they've done it again with this year's storybook-like calendar inspired by New York City in the holidays. In addition to having excellent packaging, it's also a great way to nab $160 worth of skin care for just $90.
Kiehl's Limited Edition Skincare Advent Calendar, $, available at Kiehl's
Ciaté Mini Mani Month 2019
For the person who never leaves the house without perfectly-manicured fingertips, there's Ciaté's calendar filled with nail polish that's sure to last them through party season. And if they don't, there's at least 23 options included — almost one for every day of December. Not only will they love you for offering up an endless supply of color options, but for saving them money on their weekly salon appointments.
Ciate London Mini Mani Month, $, available at Sephora
Space NK Advent Calendar The Beauty Anthology
For the BFF who thrives during holiday-party season, there's this beauty anthology set from Space NK. Instead of a classic calendar design, this gift is comprised of four "chapters" filled with pre-party, mid-party, and post-party essentials, like Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Extra Strength Peel, Kevyn Aucoin Contour Duo Palette, and Eve Lom Original Cleanser.
Space NK Advent Calendar, $, available at Space NK
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