30 Best Advent Calendars 2022: Shop Beauty, Fashion, Home, and More

The most wonderful time of year is swiftly approaching, meaning it’s time to make your list and check it twice. For a festive approach, the best advent calendars make gift-giving incredibly simple.

The magic of an advent calendar isn’t just that it’s pre-wrapped, but the fact that they contain an assortment of trinkets to open daily leading up to December 25. Though the excitement of the age-old tradition certainly isn’t reserved for children. There is a crop of chic, modern calendars to surprise any of your loved ones. For the beauty-obsessed, there are skin-care salves by Dr. Barbara Sturm or makeup must-haves from Chantecaille to enhance any regimen. Or, for gifts to cozy up with at home, you’ll find candle-filled advent calendars by Apotheke in a variety of scents and tea offerings by Palais des Thés. As for kids, discover themed sets of their favorite characters like Star Wars and Harry Potter. No matter what you choose, trust these will delight anyone on your list.

Remember, it’s never too early to start planning, as the holiday shopping season will come faster than you think. Ahead, shop the 30 best advent calendars of 2022.

Net-a-Porter 25 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar

Why We Love It: No matter what type of cosmetics enthusiast she may be, she’ll covet Net-A-Porter’s Beauty Advent calendar. 

What’s Included: The highly-anticipated calendar is back for its fifth year to delight anyone with 25 beauty treats from Westman Atelier, Tata Harper, Omorvicza, and more.

What You’re Left With: Whether in an advent calendar or sold separately, the beauty products in this advent calendar are must-haves for any beauty bag. 

Dr. Barbara Sturm Advent Calendar

Why We Love It: Fans of Dr. Barbara Sturm’s cult-favorite skin-care lineup will wait to eagerly unveil its featured full-size and mini products.

What’s Included: Inside, one will find a complete regimen of 24 products from cleanser to moisturizer—along with an assortment of masks, serums, and hand cream.

What You’re Left With: The name speaks for itself—the enviable Barbara Sturm glow is just an advent calendar away.

Palais des Thés 24 Days of Tea Advent Calendar

Why We Love It: That tea lover in your life will appreciate this curated collection of herbal infusions, black and green teas, and rooibos by Palais des Thés. Certainly, they’ll discover a new favorite blend.

What’s Included: This advent calendar includes 24 tea flavors to be enjoyed daily, housed inside its rich green box. 

What You’re Left With: What’s cozier on a winter day than a piping cup of tee? 

Carolina Bucci Forte Beads 18-karat gold and multi-stone advent calendar

Why We Love It: Customizable trinkets are particularly special each holiday season, especially take time to craft it leading up to December 25. 

What’s Included: In each drawer of Carolina Bucci’s advent calendar, you’ll discover two hand-carved gem beads that you can arrange to your liking on the included Lurex cord with 18-karat gold charms.

What You’re Left With: Once complete, you’ll have a colorful gemstone bracelet to covet for years to come. 

La Mer The Twelve Days Of Transformation 12-Piece Holiday Advent Calendar Set

Why We Love It: Nobody does luxurious beauty quite like La Mer, which is why we look forward to its advent calendar year after year. 

What’s Included: In twelve days, one will open a box to reveal 12 La Mer minis, each infused with the brand’s beloved Miracle Broth formula for glowing skin. 

What You’re Left With: As the name suggests, once you’ve unveiled each piece from this 12-product collection,  you’ll have the makings of a lavish, transformative skin-care routine. 

Apotheke 12-Day Advent Calendar Candle Set

Why We Love It: Merry scents are a must-have each holiday season, particularly when they’re crafted by Apotheke. 

What’s Included: Gift someone on your list Apotheke’s set, which includes twelve candles from aromas of firewood to white vetiver—each housed in a decorative gold tin.

What You’re Left With: Strategically place each candle around the house to experience their precious aromas at once, or take your time burning through each scent for the following weeks. 

Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte’s Diamond Chest of Beauty Stars

Why We Love It: The ultimate pick-up for the person who covets every single Charlotte Tilbury product they try. 

What’s Included: Housed in Tilbury’s chest is $325 worth of makeup and skin-care salves suitable for any beauty enthusiast. In its drawers, you’ll find full and mini-sized products, from its viral highlighter wand to its pigmented lip liner or glowing moisturizer. 

What You’re Left With: Now, you’ll have 12 beauty products necessary for glowing, head-turning makeup.  

Acqua Di Parma 25-Piece Advent Calendar

Why We Love It: Bring a piece of Italy stateside through the Acqua di Parma fragrance set housed in a marble-designed box by Emilio Pucci. 

What’s Included: There are 25 featured scents and candles sourced from its signature collections like Colonie and Blu Mediterraneo, to name a few.

What You’re Left With: Your holiday season has never smelled so good thanks to Acqua Di Parma. 

Missoma Jewelry Advent Calendar

Why We Love It: The right jewelry pieces are the perfect complement to any outfit; after all, Missoma is one of our favorite affordable jewelry brands. 

What’s Included: Gift your loved ones with a treasure trove of 12 new earrings, bracelets, and rings to sport in Missoma’s advent calendar. Act fast as this one is sure to sell out. 

What You’re Left With: With proper care, jewelry is timeless. Alternate between these new accessories through 2023 and beyond. 

Susanne Kaufmann Advent Calendar 2022

Why We Love It: Susanne Kaufmann’s beauty brand is all about skin-soothing, natural-based ingredients which makes this a top pick for the clean, minimalist beauty customer. 

What’s Included: This advent calendar allows one to stock up on 25 of skin-care products for the face and body. There are nourishing boy oils and bath oils, enzyme exfoliators, and night cream, all from the founder’s eponymous label.  

What You’re Left With: Refresh your skin- and body-care routines this winter with naturally-sourced botanical ingredients, whether you’re reusing an old favorite or discovering new products. 

The Ritual of Advent 3D Advent Calendar

Why We Love It: Finding joy in each moment is at the heart of Ritual’s ethos, and it’s a philosophy we certainly hold close during the holidays. 

What’s Included: Within Ritual’s advent calendar, you’ll find 24 magical trinkets from candles to mists, soap bars, body scrubs, and more. Though, you may feel hesitant to unwrap each surprise, as its Christmas tree-lined with string lights design is alluring enough to keep on display.

What You’re Left With: We’re sure you’ll quickly find use for the included beauty products whether you’re having a self-care day or filling your home with soothing scents. 

Christian Louboutin Advent Calendar 24-Piece Makeup & Fragrance Set

Why We Love It: However better to test drive beauty finds than through an advent calendar? That’s why we’ll be sure to add this Christian Louboutin set to cart. 

What’s Included: There are classics like the label’s covetable lipsticks and refillable cases, to a slew of eau de parfum vials to perhaps find a new favorite scent. 

What You’re Left With: This makeup and fragrance set delivers 24 splendid beauty staples to sport into 2023 and beyond. 

Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar 2022

Why We Love It: Liberty’s beauty marketplace features some of the best brands in beauty, so its advent calendar surely won’t disappoint. 

What’s Included: Packed with 30 of the Liberty Beauty Buyer’s favorite products, this includes an assortment of full and mini-sized beauty must-haves from an edit of classic and buzzy brands: 111Skin, REN Clean Skincare, Kate Somerville, Sunday Riley, and Le Labo are just of the goodies hidden inside. 

What You’re Left With: Get your hands on this likely-to-sell-out calendar to easily upgrade your skin, makeup, and fragrance collections. 

Diptyque Limited Edition Advent Calendar

Why We Love It: Diptyque continuously crafts some of our favorite fragrances, home scents, and now with its recently-launched household care products. This advent calendar is the perfect excuse to own more of its fragrant lineup. 

What’s Included: This eye-catching calendar is designed to resemble the Milky Way, where each of the 25 days corresponds to a different constellation. And inside each box, you’ll find a collection of candles, fragrances, soaps, and a few limited-edition decorations. 

What You’re Left With: Be ready for out-of-this-world aromas once you make it through Diptyque’s advent calendar. 

Saks Fifth Avenue 2022 Advent Calendar Set

Why We Love It: This advent calendar by Saks Fifth Avenue is like a self-care day in a box composed of products part of the retailer’s luxurious lineup.

What’s Included: Each day, your giftee will find skin-care products from 111Skin, Clé de Peau, and ReVive, as well as makeup products from Dior and Charlotte Tilbury. There is even a crop of fragrances, candles, and body products hidden inside.

What You’re Left With: Think of this as a covetable beauty discovery kit to enjoy for weeks to come. 

Chantecaille Makeup & Skincare Advent Calendar

Why We Love It: Perhaps it’s time for a beauty bag refresh? In that case, Chantecaille’s advent calendar is a lovely pickup.  

What’s Included: This is composed of twelve makeup and skin-care products infused with French botanical extracts and plant-based ingredients.

What You’re Left With: Now, your regimen will have an effortless French girl touch to help you look and feel your best.  

Vine Box 12 Nights Of Wine Box

Why We Love It: Not sure what to gift that wine lover in your life? Vino Box’s 12 Nights of Wine Box will do the trick.

What’s Included: Not only does it include twelve tubes of white, reds, and roses to sample, but even a virtual tasting led by a sommelier to complete the experience.

What You’re Left With: Even after you’ve enjoyed your wine, you’ll be left with new sommelier-esque knowledge to boast to all your friends. Or at the very least, you’ll have found a new favorite bottle. 

Whittard of Chelsea The Tea Advent Calendar

Why We Love It: Allow Whittard of Chelsea’s advent calendar to broaden your tea horizons. 

What’s Included: Just open one of its 24 boxes each day to unveil four individually wrapped tea bags from Christmas Tea to English Rose and Festive Breakfast.

What You’re Left With: You’ll certainly be quite the tea expert once you complete this advent calendar that’s sure to leave you wanting fresh tea bags ASAP. 

Voluspa Japonica Advent Calendar

Why We Love It: Any candle lover knows the joy of collecting and burning a new one, so consider an advent calendar full of them. 

What’s Included: Voluspa’s option allows one to unveil twelve fresh candles in its signature and Japonica scents.

What You’re Left With: Since when has anyone regretted buying a new candle? You’ll be hooked after just one burn. 

Bonne Maman 2022 Limited Edition Advent Calendar

Why We Love It: The holiday season is the ultimate time to indulge in your favorite tasty treats.

What’s Included: To top your choice of biscuits, pastries, and more, shop French-born Bonne Maman’s advent calendar, which includes 24 fruit preserves and honey.

What You’re Left With: Store these tasty spreads properly to enjoy them whenever you desire that touch of fruity sweetness. 

Meri Meri Dinosaur Advent Calendar

Why We Love It: For that dinosaur lover, Meri Meri offers this advent calendar that sparks childlike wonder.

What’s Included: Unwrap its illustrated suitcase to find 25 vibrant wooden dinosaurs and foliage to play with each day.

What You’re Left With: Playtime just got that much more fun! Remember, you can store the figurines in the included suitcase once you’re done. 

Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar

Make this advent calendar your gift of choice for the true Star Wars fan. The set features buildable minifigures and builds inspired by the renowned films.

Why We Love It: Make this advent calendar your gift of choice for the true Star Wars fan.

What’s Included: The set features buildable minifigures and builds inspired by the renowned films; specifically 5 Lego Star Wars figures, 3 Lego droid figures, and 16 mini builds. 

What You’re Left With: Even once presents are opened, this calls for adventurous play or even to keep on display. 

DavidsTea 24 Days of Tea Advent Calendar

Why We Love It: Make tea time that much more enjoyable with this advent calendar. As DavidsTea puts it, the “festiviteas” begin by unveiling seasonal tea blends each day. 

What’s Included: As if there wasn’t enough joy to be had with new tea for yourself, there are two servings each to share the brew with. Here, you have 24 new seasonal sips to test!

What You’re Left With: Each day, use this tea time as a moment of relaxation throughout the bustling season.  

Harry Potter Advent Calendar

Why We Love It: Harry Potter fanatics will find joy in this themed advent calendar that transports one right to Hogwarts. 

What’s Included: Instead of toys, though, there’s a selection of 24 delectable delights inspired by the wizardry series.

What You’re Left With: Even once each of the sweet treats have been devoured, you’ll be inspired to watch a movie (or two) with your loved ones and enjoy what’s left of the holiday season. 

The New Yorker Puzzle Advent Calendar

Why We Love It: Maybe you or someone on your list is in need of a new hobby this holiday season, and where better to start than a fun puzzle? 

What’s Included: Here, there are 24 mini holiday-themed puzzles of The New Yorker covers throughout the years. 

What You’re Left With: While you can certainly do a puzzle a day, keep them on hand year-round for fun with friends or framed as decor. 

Woodford Reserve 8 Day Cocktail Advent Calendar

Why We Love It: A thoughtful gift for your cocktail-lover or trusted mixologist is Woodford Reserve’s advent calendar.  

What’s Included: Prepare a toast each evening with a crafted cocktail from an array of eight mixers and barrel-aged bitters that are sure to get you in the holiday spirit. 

What You’re Left With: Whether you’re making the cocktail du jour or discovering your new favorite drink, this festive advent calendar will leave a lasting impression. 

Charbonnel et Walker Chocolate & Truffle Advent Calendar

Why We Love It: A sweet indulgence is always welcomed during the holiday season, so why not pick up an advent calendar full of your favorite confections? If chocolate is your treat of choice,  Charbonnel et Walker should be your selection. 

What’s Included: Originated in 1875, the company crafts irresistibly decadent bonbons and truffles—25 of which can be found tucked into festive gold boxes. Open each drawer, then take your guess of which flavor is inside: perhaps Milk Fudge Vanille or Gingerbread Truffle?

What You’re Left With: Each day, you’ll delight in a sweet handmade treat—what more could one ask for?  

Valmont Holidays In Neverland 12-Piece Advent Calendar

Why We Love It: Swiss luxury skin-care brand Valmont never fails us when it comes to efficacious products with skin plumping, firming, and hydrating benefits. So, what better way to test its lineup than this advent calendar? 

What’s Included: Unbox this festive set to reveal 12 cosmetics—from its Prime Renewing Pack and Eye Instant Relieving Mask, to perfumes with notes of fresh florals and chocolate-y spices. 

What You’re Left With: Now, incorporate these products into your regimen to reveal smooth, renewed skin and smell as great as you look. 

Hanky Panky 25-Piece Original-Rise Lace Thong Advent Calendar

Why We Love It: Sometimes, it’s the most functional gifts that leave a lasting impression during the holidays.  And these comfy undies by Hanky Panky can suit nearly anyone on your list. 

What’s Included: Here, expect 25 pairs of soft and stretchy lace thongs in a selection of colors from reliable neutrals in brown and white to vibrant shades of pink and yellow. 

What You’re Left With: Now, you have an upgraded lingerie drawer full of pairs that are pretty and practical. 

Terrain Tea Light Advent Calendar

Why We Love It: This advent calendar is a simple way to add a merry touch to any home decor. 

What’s Included: Each day, light one of the included tea light candles leading up to December 25.