20 luxury advent calendars that add a bit of opulent glamour to the festive season

What you’ll find inside of this advent (valued at $1,077.56) is just as delightful as its toy chest exterior. Tucked away behind its illustrated windows are 15 fragrances in a variety of five, 10 and 30ml sizes. Plus, three miniature candles, six body care items and a decorative Christmas charm. 

$735 at Selfridges

If you didn’t manage to snag the By Terry advent calendar before it sold out at Mecca, then you’ll be happy to learn it’s still available at Selfridges. This makeup and skin care treasure chest is valued at $992.09 and contains By Terry’s best-sellers in both categories. 

$365 at Selfridges

A celebration of Bobbi Brown’s best-sellers, this advent calendar boasts an impressive mix of full-size and travel-friendly options. To be honest we think you could probably fit the contents of this calendar snugly into your travel makeup bag and have everything you need for a full face. 

$365 at Selfridges

With a value of $467.43, Charlotte Tilbury’s beauty secrets advent is the perfect way to sample the celebrity makeup artist’s wares without investing in big ticket full-size items. It contains a mix of Charlotte’s magic skin care range and cult-favourite makeup items like her blush and beauty light wands. 

$300 at Selfridges

The Christian Louboutin beauty locomotive-themed advent calendar is taking you on a journey through the luxury brand’s best hits. Louboutin’s SooooO…Glow red refillable lipstick case is accompanied by two lipstick bullets, plus two On The Go mini lipsticks. There are 12 mini fragrances included, and an eye pencil, mini eyeshadow palette and mascara. Cutest of all though is the inclusion of a limited edition Louboutin chain and three charms.

$1032 at Christian Louboutin

Always wanted to try the best-sellers from Kiehl’s? This advent calendar is the best way to do just that. Valued at $411, you can get a taste for 24 of the heritage brand’s products and save some moolah while you do it. Inside you’ll find goodies like Creme de Corps, the Ultra Facial skin care range, the Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado, Calendula Herbal-Extract Toner and much more. 

$179 at Kiehl’s

Embody the sophistication of Armani with this luxe beauty advent calendar that includes fragrances from the Armani Si and My Way collections, makeup must-haves and skin care essentials. 

$649 at Giorgio Armani Beauty

La Mer is luxury personified; the price tag on the brand’s best-selling moisturiser is eye watering all year round. If you’re keen to try the brand and see what all the hype is about, this advent calendar (valued at $1151) is a great way to do so. Inside you’ll find a Cleansing Micellar Water, Treatment Lotion, Regenerating Serum, Revitalizing Hydrating Serum, Intensive Revitalizing Mask, Eye Concentrate, Hand Treatment, Lip Polish, Lip Balm, Body Crème, Moisturizing Soft Cream, and the cult-favourite Crème.

$835 at La Mer

The Net-A-Porter advent calendar this year is incredibly impressive and offers a range of beauty, home and fashion items. Perfect if you’re looking for a bit more variety in your advent calendar. The interior is complemented by an enchanting lantern-shaped box that’s illuminated with LED lights and doubles as a lamp. 

$545 at Net-A-Porter

This 12-piece fragrance advent calendar is our top pick if you want to treat yourself but you’re still on a budget. It includes 10 miniature fragrances from Carolina Herrera and two bonus lipsticks in limited-edition cases for touch-ups on the go.

$175 at David Jones

The Diptyque advent calendar is a festive treat we look forward to all year long. It’s always stuffed full of the luxury fragrance house’s best hits in personal and home fragrance and body care too. This year’s no different. There’s 11 mini candles, eight mini fragrances and a solid perfume too. Plus, four body care products for good measure. 

$729 at MECCA

Calling all tea lovers! From its wooden exterior to the full-size 25g tea tins inside, this is the most luxe tea advent calendar you’re likely to find. There are 24 tea blends to try including Royal Blend, Earl Grey, Darjeeling, Green Tea with Lemon, Black Tea with Strawberry, and many more.

$440 at David Jones

We squealed with excitement when we had a sneak peek at the inside of this advent calendar because it contains 24 of Dior’s most luxurious beauty products across fragrance, makeup and skin care. Highlights include a travel-sized version of Dior’s signature Gris Dior fragrance, two Dior Vernis nail polish shades, and four (1 x 85g and 3 x 35g) La Collection Privée Christian Dior candles.

$999 at Dior

21 of the 24 products included in M.A.C’s advent calendar this year are full-sized, which is why although it’s valued at $839, it’s such a steal at just $450. If you’re a fan of the brand’s lip and eye makeup products then this should fit the bill this Christmas; its stocked with M.A.C’s best-selling lipsticks, liners and glosses, eyeshadows, eye liners and mascara too. 

$450 at M.A.C Cosmetics

This year the Neiman Marcus advent calendar contains 25 deluxe samples of Neiman Marcus’ top-selling beauty products. The set is valued at $700 but retails for a mere fraction of the price and includes cult-favourite products from brands such as Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Amouage, Elemis, Bioeffect, La Mer, Chantecaille, Sisley, Augustinus Bader, Armani and Sunday Riley. 

$376 at Neiman Marcus

With 24 deluxe travel size beauty essentials to discover inside, this is the beauty advent calendar for the kind of person who can’t go past a classic. The iconic Advanced Night Repair is in there, as well as other stars across the skincare and makeup categories too. 

$400 at Estee Lauder

Embark on a nostalgic journey through Clinique’s skin care and makeup products with this 24-day calendar. Highlights include products from the best-selling Moisture Surge range and Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm.

$300 at Adore Beauty

Clarins nourishing ingredients and spa-inspired scented products are a welcome addition to any beauty routine. This 12-day advent contains goodies from the brand like the viral Lip Comfort Oil, the Wonder Perfect Mascara 4D and the SOS Primer.

$150 at Clarins

Jo Malone’s advent calendar is always highly anticipated and this year the London fragrance house has really outdone itself. The gingerbread-inspired set includes some of Jo Malone London’s most beloved scents in the form of cologne, candles and body care essentials. 

$784 at Myer

If you’re a sucker for the traditionalism of a chocolate advent calendar, then try indulging in this luxury truffle offering this year instead. There are 25 fine milk and dark chocolates and truffles to discover from one of Britain’s most beloved chocolatiers.  

$74.95 at David Jones