The Best Beauty Advent Calendars to Shop for Christmas 2025

The holidays are officially in full swing, and we’re kicking off our 2025 Beauty Gift Guide with a festive staple—the advent calendar.

‘Tis the season to sleigh your gifting game, and nothing beats an advent calendar to make the countdown to Christmas all the merrier! The beauty world is pulling out all the stops this year, spoiling you with choices that make it nearly impossible to pick just one. From skincare staples to miniature fragrances and festive makeup must-haves, each limited-edition calendar is brimming with covetable finds behind every little door. So, get those wishlists ready and make some room under the tree! Ahead, we’ve rounded up the best beauty advent calendars to shop for Christmas 2025.

BENEFIT COSMETICS GLAM CUBE ADVENT CALENDAR, RM765

Consider your festive gifting solved—literally. Benefit Cosmetics’ Glam Cube Advent Calendar turns your holiday countdown into a month-long game packed with surprises behind every twist. Inspired by the classic Rubik’s Cube, it conceals 24 days of the brand’s cult-favourite products, ranging from its beloved mascaras to brow heroes and cheek tints in full, mini, and fun-sized versions. Each one promises a daily dose of joy as you work your way toward Christmas Day!

Available at Benefit Boutiques in Suria KLCC and The Exchange TRX.

KENS APOTHECARY ARCHIVE ADVENT CALENDAR, RM850

To celebrate its 25th anniversary, KENS Apothecary presents the Archive Advent Calendar: a collector’s edition that honours the brand’s evolution into one of Malaysia’s most esteemed names in luxury beauty. Housed in a celestial rouge case adorned with intricate hand-drawn motifs and gold accents, each drawer tells a tale of collaboration, craftsmanship, and discovery through 25 standout products including Augustinus Bader’s The Rich Cream, Caudalie’s Vinoperfect Brightening Micropeel Foam, and Memo Paris’s artisanal perfume. Each set also comes with custom stickers that pay homage to memorable chapters from KENS’ storied heritage.

SHOP HERE

DIOR BEAUTY LE 30 MONTAIGNE ADVENT CALENDAR, RM3,200

Step right up, beauty lovers—the Circus of Dreams is in town! Dior Beauty’s 2025 Advent Calendar transforms the Maison’s renowned 30 Avenue Montaigne boutique into a whimsical Parisian wonderland, with Pietro Ruffo’s illustrations bringing circus characters to life under Dior’s guiding star. Peek behind each of the 24 doors to discover miniature delights from Dior’s most beloved collections of fragrance, skincare, and makeup, plus a scented candle to set the mood. After Christmas Day, the box remains a showstopper, doubling as both a beautiful memento and a chic storage case.

SHOP HERE

GUERLAIN TALES OF WONDER ADVENT CALENDAR, RM3,611

If you’re looking to splurge on a luxurious keepsake this festive season, Guerlain’s Tale of Wonders Advent Calendar won’t disappoint. This year, the Maison entrusts paper artist Mélissandre Vidal to reimagine its iconic calendar as an exquisite storybook. Beneath its deep red cover lies a paper-crafted tableau, where gilded accents, intricate folds, and majestic animals converge in an origami-inspired dreamscape. Miniature gems from Guerlain’s fragrance, skincare, and makeup lines lead up to a grand finale on Christmas Day: a Rouge G lipstick in its Art Deco case, dressed in the signature Satin Red 510 shade.

Available at Guerlain The Exchange TRX Ultimate Boutique and Pavilion Kuala Lumpur pop-up.

AESOP THE AESOP ABODE ADVENT CALENDAR, RM2,350

Aesop invites you home for Christmas with The Aesop Abode, an artful reinterpretation of the classic advent calendar. Shaped like an abstract house, it features 13 doors that, true to Aesop’s unconventional spirit, count up to 25 by skipping the even numbers. Each one opens to a sensorial treat, from the Geranium Leaf Body Cleanser and Lucent Facial Concentrate to the Marrakech Intense Eau de Parfum. It’s the perfect companion to unwind with amid the holiday bustle.

Stay tuned for details on where to purchase The Aesop Abode.

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