The Best Beauty Advent Calendars and Vaults of 2023
January 1 | 3 minute read
Words by Samantha Brigden
Originally published on | October 30
Whether you’re a makeup, skincare or fragrance lover, these carefully curated collections allow you to embrace the magic of festive surprises, while discovering new favourites to top up your beauty bag. Or, for those not patient enough to open day-by-day, your favourite brands might have a vault – aka a complete kit of their beloved bestsellers, packaged up and ready to (self-)gift.
Here, find our very best, most-packed-to-the-brim-with-beauty advent calendars and vaults. But they won’t be here for long – add to cart, quick smart!
If there’s a Sol de Janeiro lover in your life (aka just about everyone), this is the gift that will make you their favourite person.. With 12 products in both travel and full size, it features all the Brazilian-inspired brand’s biggest smash hits. Think: the Brazilian Bum Bum Cream, three of those perfume mists (as seen all over TikTok) and so much more…
And because there’s no such thing as too much Cheirosa 62 (that’s the delicious scent of pistachios and caramel that made Sol famous), there’s all the steps they need to take it from top to toe – including haircare, body oil and even deodorant.
If only the best will do – this is it. Maison Francis Kurkdjian are the home of luxury fragrance, and they’ve outdone themselves with this advent calendar. Not satisfied with 12 or 25 days of surprises, this indulgent box comes with a surprise for every single day of December, all the way up until New Year’s Eve. Because who doesn’t want to close out the year smelling (and feeling) their very best?
Now, a peek at the 31 fragrant treats you can expect… Of course, there’s the iconic Baccarat Rouge 540 (in the form of everything from perfumes to body oils!), as well as special-edition festive candles, luxuriously scented laundry detergent (yes, really) and a curation of their most loved fragrances. Consider your 2024 fragrance wardrobe sorted.
Incredible skin is all anyone really wants this holiday season – and this kit includes 10 full-sized formulas that guarantee just that! For many skincare enthusiasts, this is the set that signals the holidays have arrived. And with everything you need to cleanse, exfoliate, brighten, replenish and moisturise, we can see why.
Even better? This time around, Drunk Elephant have teamed up with Baboon to the Moon to pack their Trunk into a cute green backpack that will last you for years. It’s basically two gifts in one!
MECCA MAX Mini Marvels 12-Piece Advent Calendar
Loaded with everything from liners and bronzer to highlighter and tools (all designed to slip perfectly into your carry-on, bag or pocket!), it even comes in a reusable makeup organiser – basically two gifts in one!
Diptyque Advent Calendar 2023
While we won’t give away all the treasures inside the incredibly beautiful exterior, here’s a hint: limited-edition seasonal candles, cult-favourite personal fragrances, elevated everyday essentials and so much more. If there’s a fragrance lover in your life, get this now to guarantee your status as ‘Best Gift Giver – Ever’.
By Terry Opulent Star Advent Calendar
From the hydrating heroes of the Hyaluronic range to the bestselling Brightening CC Serum, consider your Holiday routine sorted. And these aren’t just bag-friendly minis – there are a total of 10 full-sized formulas, alongside two brushes and 12 travel sizes. Get ready to stock up your beauty bag!
Glow Recipe Dreamy Skin Vault Set
A cleanser suitable for all skin types? Tick. A selection of serums to smooth, clarify and hydrate? Tick. A lightweight moisturiser perfect for summer? Tick! And when it stars TikTok bestsellers like the Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops™ and the Watermelon Glow PHA+BHA Pore-Tight Toner, we’re willing to bet this one won’t be around for long…
