Long gone are the days where advent calendars were only for children. Nowadays there is seriously an advent calendar for everyone (including our non-human friends), delivering everything from beauty and perfumes to alcohol and jewellery from highly coveted beauty brands.
So whether you want to win the award for best gift-giver this Christmas, or you just want to treat yourself (go on!) to a little pre-Christmas reward, here are Urban List's favourite advent calendars this festive season.
Alcohol Advent Calendars
Spirits of France Liquor Advent Calendars
Price: From $109.95-$159.95
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Back for its fourth year running, Spirits of France is offering a wide range of liquor calendars with five different options to choose from. So whether you’re a whisky lover, a gin enthusiast, an aperitif afficcionado or simply keen to explore French classics (brandy, armagnac, cognac and the like), you’ll be counting down the festive season with 12 handpicked 30ml bottles of goodness from around the world. Order yours here.
Brewquets Beer Advent Calendar
Price: $179.99
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Treat the beer lover in your life (or yourself) to a selection of 25 of the finest Australian beers this festive season. Every day in the month of December, sample the brews from 25 Australian breweries, each complete with tasting notes. There’s a wide variety of beers in this calendar and better yet, with 25 cans included, you’ll get to enjoy a bevy on the big day. Add yours to cart here.
Liquor Loot Whisky, Gin And Spirit Calendars
Price: From $345
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After breaking the internet with their gin and whiskey advent calendars in previous years, Liquor Loot is back with no less than four different boozy advent calendars to choose from for 2024. Whether you’re a gin addict or a whisky aficionado, you’ll find something to get you in the festive ‘spirit’ in the collection, with calendars dedicated to top shelf whiskies, global gins, and even a mix of spirits if you don’t want to limit yourself to one. Check them all out here.
Good Pair Days 12 Wines of Christmas
Price: From $275
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If there was a competition for the most versatile advent calendar, Good Pair Days would easily take the cake. Customise the type of wine in your calendar—reds, sparkling or chillable (white, rose, sparkling) or grab a mix of all the above. The price point is customisable as well—Classic ($295) or Fancy ($395)—so whether you’re a new wine enthusiast or a connoisseur, there’s something for everyone. If you thought this deal couldn’t get any better, every calendar comes with a free gift—a large sage insulated straw tumbler. This year, there’s only 1000 calendars available, so get in quick. Set up a subscription or do a one off order here.
White Possum Australian Whisky Advent Calendar
Price: $299
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Sample some of the finest Australian whiskies, handmade by distilleries all over the country in this epic 25 piece advent calendar by White Possum. The majority of this year's drams are single malts, with whiskies from acclaimed distilleries like Lark and Archie Rose to boutique producers like Waubs and Kinglake. You’ll have to resist the urge to open just one door a day. With each sale of advent calendars raising funds for ReForest Now, you can sit back knowing your whisky purchase is helping our Australian environment. Shop it here.
White Possum Australian Gin Advent Calendar
Price: $259
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White Possum have really delivered this year. Behind the stunning local artwork, you’ll find a range of styles including classic dry, fruit infused, navy strength, sloe and exotic flavoured gins from well known and smaller distilleries—this is really a gin lovers’ heaven. Add to cart here.
The Whisky Club Ultimate Whisky Advent Calendar
Price: $295
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The Whisky Club has really pulled out all the stops this year, putting together a calendar made up of their members’ favourite whiskeys. This year's collection holds whiskies from every region in Scotland (including a 24 year old malt from Scotland’s most wanted region), Irish, Japanese and Australian blends, as well as a legendary Islay matured in rare Hungarian Tokaji casks. You have to be a member of the Whisky Club to get this one. Membership is free, just sign up here so you can make your purchase.
Chocolate Advent Calendars
Koko Black
Price: $39.90-$159
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The holidays are usually a time of relaxation and indulgence, so why not count down Christmas with the most indulgent treat of them all: artisanal chocolate. Brought to you by the famed Koko Black, this chocolatier is offering three unique calendars: The Yours and Mine with two draws of delights; the classic Christmas Advent Calendar with 24 favourite KoKo creations, including traditional white and festive flavoured Christmas Pudding Praline; and the Very Koko Advent Calendar featuring a mix of milk chocolates that will even excite the littlest chocolate enthusiasts. These calendars usually sell out fast, so be quick and send in your orders here.
Beauty Advent Calendars
The Body Shop
Price: $199
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The Body Shop has really catered for every budget this festive season, but don’t worry, they haven't skipped out on the value. Whether you grab the Advent of Change ($129) or the Big Advent of Change ($189), you won’t be disappointed, with each incredible set featuring an array of shower gels, scrubs, hand creams and even body butters. If you really want to treat yourself, grab the Ultimate Advent of Change ($289) which includes full-sized bestsellers. Grab yours here.
LOOKFANTASTIC
Price: $270
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LOOKFANTASTIC have really outdone themselves this year, cramming in lots of full sized goodies from some of the best brands, delivering an advent calendar worth over $1000. Featuring an indulgent collection of stand-out skincare, haircare, and makeup must-haves like the Sol de Janeiro Delicia Drench Body Butter, Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum and ICONIC London Prep-Set-Glow Spray in Original. Grab yours here.
Asos
Price: $199
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For a little bit of everything, you can’t beat ASOS’s beauty advent calendar. Loaded with incredible value, it features 26 of their top-selling makeup, skincare and haircare treats, from brands like Neom, Charlotte Tilbury, Ren, Sol de Janeiro and much more. Shop it here.
YSL
Price: $642
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Make the countdown to Christmas a seriously bougie one with this collection of iconic YSL goodies, including iconic scents, vibrant lipsticks, and nourishing skincare treats. We’d be stoked on the mini Libre perfume, Rouge Pur Couture the Slim Leather-Matte Lipstick and Top Secrets Instant Moisture Glow alone. Shop it here.
Benefit
Price: $299
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The countdown to Christmas has gone super cute with this Benefit beauty advent calendar packed with favourites and best-sellers that are the perfect size to keep in your Silly Season kit. Mini highlights inside include a Roller Liner, the iconic POREfessional Pore Primer, Hoola bronzer and Gimme Brow+. Grab yours here.
MAC
Price: $390
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Packed with faves, this massive 24 day beauty advent calendar has insane value, fitting in 24 full-sized and mini products. Featuring five lipsticks, four eyeshadows, and a limited edition MAC black sleeping mask, you won’t have to do a beauty haul for a very long time. Shop it here.
Jurlique
Price: $195
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Behind the 24 doors on Jurlique’s advent calendar you’ll find everything you need to be refreshed and relaxed this festive season. Discover your favourite Jurlique product amongst the deluxe samples which include the bestselling Rare Rose Face Oil, the iconic Activating Water Essence+, and the Herbal Recovery Cream. Grab yours here.
Charlotte Tilbury
Price: $320
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Prepare to be spoiled this Christmas with Charlotte Tilbury’s Beauty Treasure Chest of Love. This heart-adorned calendar features 12 makeup and skincare icons including a full size beauty light wand, hyaluronic happikiss, and Charlotte’s magic lip oil crystal elixir. Shop it here.
Pretty Little Thing
Price: $165
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This Pretty Little Thing advent calendar is stocking all your essential beauty products in one box. Valued at over $350, you’ll find beauty icons like Bondi Sands Hydra SPF 50+ Face Fluid, St Tropez Purity Vitamins Serum and Plump It Volumising Lip Oil. Shop yours here.
L’Occitane
Price: $199
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Iconic brand L’Occitane is coming through with the goods in this cute beauty advent calendar. Inside, you’ll find 27 surprises including body, face and hair care products plus five full-size products. Feel like really spoiling someone (or yourself)? You can check them out here.
Lancôme
Price: $364
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For this festive season, Lancôme has come out with a limited edition Celestial Rose Advent Calendar. This stunning box contains 24 products, with five full size beauty icons to keep you glowing all Christmas long, including the La Vie Est Belle Eau De Parfum, the Tonique Douceur Softening Hydrating Toner and the L’absolu Rouge Intimatte Lipstick. Grab yours here.
Perfume Advent Calendars
Jo Malone
Price: $795
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This massive advent calendar is the epitome of luxury with 25 pieces, including 13 stunning colognes, bath and body minis and five aromatic candles. To top it off, a full-sized orange bitters cologne is included so you’re guaranteed to be smelling beautiful during the festive season and beyond. Grab yours here.
Tea & Coffee Advent Calendars
T2
Price: $48
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If you mistake this advent calendar for a hardcover book, we get it—although this is way better than any book you can read. The calendar opens to a vibrant artwork, behind which is 24 of T2’s best brews like Melbourne Breakfast, Go Go Goa and Pumping Pomegranate. Get yours here.
Sex Toy Advent Calendars
Lovehoney Womanizer Advent Calendar
Price: $269
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If you prefer being on the naughty list at Christmas time, this might just be the advent calendar for you. Lovehoney has released their Womanizer Sex Toy Advent Calendar, with 24 days worth of kinky presents, sure to excite both you and your special someone this silly season. Get your hands on yours here.
Lovehoney Indulge Advent Calendar
Price: $169
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Another spicy advent calendar option available from Lovehoney is this Indulge Sex Toy Advent Calendar. Whether you’re looking for something for yourself, or a special someone, this calendar will be sure to keep everyone entertained in the lead up to Christmas Day. Click here to grab yours.
Jewellery Advent Calendars
Swarovski
Price: $1700
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Looking for something extra special this year? This exclusive advent calendar is a one of a kind masterpiece. Presented in festive red packaging with a matching bow, unveil the 25 stunning crystallised pieces. This years’ theme creates a snowy holiday train, complete with carriage, glistening stars, snowflakes, green forests and enchanting characters. Shop yours here.
Looking for more gift ideas? Check out our gift guides for every loved one in you life here.
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