The countdown to Christmas is about to begin and what better way to get into the festive spirit than with a very merry advent calendar.
For so long, advent calendars have been restricted to small squares of chocolate or kids’ toys, but no longer! From beauty to alcohol and beyond, there is truly something for everyone.
We have rounded up our favourite advent calendars that go beyond the basics, so you can begin your countdown to Christmas in style.
2024’s TOP CHRISTMAS ADVENT CALENDARS
- Charlotte’s Beauty Treasure Chest Of Love, $320, Charlotte Tilbury (here’s why)
- 24 Days Of Christmas Advent Calendar, $275, Glasshouse Fragrances (here’s why)
- For The Love of Flavour Tea Bag 24 Day Advent Calendar, $48, T2 Tea (here’s why)
The best Christmas advent calendars 2024
01
Charlotte’s Beauty Treasure Chest Of Love
$320 at Charlotte Tilbury
Indulge and spoil yourself with this chest of goodies from the crème de la crème of the beauty industry, with products worth over $450. You can enjoy two full-size products and plenty of travel-sizes to test out some of their most saught after products.
Key features:
- 12-day countdown
- Includes best-selling products
- Both full-size and travel-size
Also available at:
- $336.60 from Cult Beauty
02
24 Days Of Christmas Advent Calendar
$275 at Glasshouse Fragrances
If you’re a die-hard scents girl then you’ll love this enormous advent calendar with 24 days to countdown to Christmas full of delicious scents like the iconic A Tahaa Affair, Night Before Christmas and Kyoto in Bloom. Enjoy a range of soy candles, eau de parfums and body lotions.
Key features:
- 25-day countdown
- Includes candles, lip balms, soaps, fragrances and more
- Limited edition exclusive Christmas ornament
Also available at:
- $275 from THE ICONIC
03
For The Love of Flavour Tea Bag 24 Day Advent Calendar
$48 at T2 Tea
More of a tea drinker? Then try a new brew every morning with one of the delicious options behind each door.
Key features:
- 24-day countdown
- Individually packaged tea bag sachets
- Made from 100 per cent sustainably sourced tea
Also available at:
- $47.95 from David Jones
04
Lovehoney Indulge Sex Toy Advent Calendar 2024
$169 at Lovehoney
Certainly one for the adults, but what could be more fun than this 12 piece advent calendar full of toys, lingerie and naughty accessories.
Key features:
- 12-day countdown
- Includes Indulge G-Spot and Clitoral Suction Stimulator
05
The Christmas Advent Calendar
$79.90 at Koko Black
Everyone loves chocolate, and Christmas is the perfect opportunity to treat yourself to a range of delicious flavours from Koko Black. This is like the grown-up version of the classic advent calendars of our childhood.
Key features:
- 25-day countdown
- 100 per cent natural ingredients
- Milk chocolate, dark chocolate and white chocolate
06
Sephora Collection Moving Light Premium Advent Calendar Set
$170 at Sephora
If you’re a fan of Sephora’s enormous range of beauty and body goods then you will love this premium and limited edition calendar that counts down to the festive season with masks, brushes, nail polishes and makeup must-haves.
Key features:
- 24-day countdown
- Includes makeup, moisturisers, facemasks and more
- Limited edition box
07
Australian Gin Advent Calendar
$259 at White Possum
Truly get into the festive spirit with a selection of 25 sample size gins from distilleries across Australia.
Plus, right now you can access the exclusive early bird offer with the code SQUAWKSQUAWK during checkout.
Key features:
- 25-day countdown
- Includes 25 30ml bottles
08
Original Advent Calendar
$60 at Nespresso
Start your Christmas morning on the right foot with a cup of delicious coffee made from one of the pods you’ll unbox in this advent calendar.
Key features:
- 24-day countdown
- 19 roast and ground coffee capsules
- Four flavoured roast capsules
- One capsule of decaffeinated roast and ground coffee
09
Jewellery Advent Calendar
$399 at Francesca Jewellery
Update your jewellery collection with 12 days of glitz and glam in the form of earrings, necklaces and bracelets from Francesca Jewellery. Whether it be silver, gold or rose gold, you are invited to pre-order a calendar best suited to your preference this year.
Key features:
- 12-day countdown
- Choose between silver, gold or rose gold
- Includes exclusive jewellery pieces
10
MEGA Advent
$199 at The Body Shop
Scub-a-dub-dub this jolly season with the sweet smell of strawberry, shea butter and fresh fragrances alike. Whether you fully intend to indulge in these goodies on your lonesome, or plan to gift to friends, these products are guaranteed to make the season a fragrant one.
Key features:
- 25-day countdown
- Includes soaps, creams, face masks and more
- Range of full-size products
What advent calendar is worth it?
With so many great advent calendars on the market this Christmas, sorting through the rubble for the ones well worth your money is a tumultuous task. In our opinion, the advent calendars that are worth it are beauty advent calendars and advent calendars that offer you greater value for money.
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