As the magical season of Christmas swiftly approaches, our minds are often drawn towards the delightful surprises of beautiful gift ideas. As beauty enthusiasts, we cannot help but feel delighted by the highlights of beauty advent calendars this year. Aside from being the perfect way to countdown to the festive season, they provide much anticipation for the secrets behind those calendar doors. If you are a beauty enthusiast like us, who has scoured high and low for the perfect Christmas gifts for your loved ones or even yourself, take a peek at the best beauty advent calendars in Singapore for 2023.

The Best Beauty Advent Calendars 2023

1. La Mer Atelier Advent Calendar Set (Limited Edition)

Leading our selection of the Best Beauty Advent Calendars for 2023 in Singapore is the limited edition Atelier Advent Calendar Set by La Mer. Showcasing 12 days of surprises, this advent calendar includes a variety of skincare products, ranging from cleansing micellar water, eye concentrate, hand treatment, crème de la mer, intensive revitalising mask, body cream, to lip balm. Consider it the ultimate head-to-toe pampering experience.

Why we love it:

  • Features comprehensive products for body, hands, lips and skincare
  • Mini size products
  • A limited-edition release

Price: $965.00

Where to buy: Sephora 

2. Clarins 12-Day Advent Calendar

Splurge on the Clarins 12-Day Advent Calendar, which features a whopping 12 beauty surprises to enhance your skincare routine. Meticulously crafted with skincare and makeup products in travel-friendly sizes, it comprises a mixture of essential items, including Lip Comfort Oil, Beauty Flash Balm, Moisture Rich Body Lotion, Hydrating Gentle Foaming Cleanser, and Supra Lift & Curl Mascara.

Why we love it:

  • Contains skincare and make-up products
  • Mini size products
  • Stunning design packaging 

Price: $130.00

Where to buy: Clarins’ official website 

3. Penhaligon’s The Toy Chest 

Penhaligon’s The Toy Chest captures the essence of festivity with its thoughtfully designed advent calendar that sparks joy. Outfitted with 24 gifts, it imparts a stimulating fragrance that elevates your olfactory senses, making it an ideal Christmas gift for fragrance aficionados. The calendar includes a mixture of products, ranging from Quercus Soap and Comoros Pearl candle to Orange Blossom Lip Balm and The Favourite hand cream.

Why we love it:

  • Comes with Christmas Charm
  • Ideal for fragrance lovers
  • Includes a combination of skincare, candles and body care products

Price: $625.00

Where to buy: Selfridges

4. Sephora Collection The Future Is Yours Advent Calendar Set (Holiday Limited Edition)

For those seeking an affordable yet top-tier beauty advent calendar, the Sephora Collection The Future Is Yours Advent Calendar Set is the perfect choice. Priced under $100, this limited edition holiday release boasts 24 surprise gifts counting down to Christmas. The set includes a variety of products, spanning skincare, makeup, bath care, and accessories. Anticipate items such as the Mini Face Gua Sha, Cotton Flower Shower Cream Capsule, Mini Big By Definition Mascara, and Nail Polish.

Why we love it:

  • Affordable
  • Sustainable produced packaging
  • Ideal to try out Sephora Collection’s products 

Price: $95.00

Where to buy: Sephora 

5. Dr. Barbara Sturm Advent Calendar 2023

The Dr. Barbara Sturm Advent Calendar 2023 is a certified stocking stuffer that delivers a punch with innovative skincare creations. It showcases a selection of the brand’s best-selling products, including the latest releases. Hidden inside its jewellery-like chest box are premium items such as the Super Anti-Aging Cleansing Cream, Face Cream, The Better B Niacinamide Serum, Anti-Aging Body Cream, Super Anti-Aging Neck & Décolleté Cream, and Molecular Hair & Scalp Comb.

Why we love it:

  • Contains best selling and latest products
  • Beautifully wrapped
  • A mixture of deluxe and mini size

Price: $885.00

Where to buy: Dr. Barbara Sturm’s official website 

6. Lush Christmas Buds Advent Calendar

Honestly, all we want for the present this festive season is the Lush Christmas Buds Advent Calendar. Behind these 25 doors, you’ll find a curated collection of exciting bath products, ranging from bestsellers to exclusive releases like the Snowman Bubbleroon and Chocolate Santa Bath Bomb. Other highlights of the advent calendar include the Groovy Fairy bath bomb, Glow Worm Fun, and the Unicorn Horn bubble bar.

Why we love it:

  • Includes exclusive releases
  • Created from recycled box
  • Limited pieces per store

Price: $399.00

Where to buy: Lush

7. Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte’s Lucky Chest of Beauty Secrets

Our list of the best beauty advent calendars would be incomplete without Charlotte Tilbury’s Charlotte’s Lucky Chest of Beauty Secrets. Encased in jewel-handled drawer packaging, it includes 12 makeup and skincare products in both full-size and mini versions. The highly-rated advent calendar features products such as Charlotte’s Magic Lip Oil Crystal Elixir, Pillow Talk matte beauty blush wand, Hot Lips 2 lipstick in Glowing Jen, Lip Cheat lip liner in Hot Gossip, and Airbrush Flawless setting spray.

Why we love it:

  • Collectible jewel-handled drawer packaging
  • Includes full and mini size products
  • Contains skincare and makeup essentials 

Price: $255.00

Where to buy: Selfridges 

8. DIOR Le 30 Montaigne Advent Calendar

The DIOR Le 30 Montaigne Advent Calendar is exquisitely designed, drawing inspiration from the exterior facade of 30 Avenue Montaigne. Behind its closed doors, it houses 24 miniature products, including skincare, makeup, scented candles, and fragrances. The surprises that await you include Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet Eau de Toilette, Dior Prestige La Micro-Huile de Rose Advanced Serum, Rouge Dior lipstick, and the La Collection Privée Christian Dior 30 Montaigne Candle.

Why we love it:

  • Packaging inspired by historic boutique at 30 Avenue Montaigne
  • Miniature releases 
  • A selection of products from skincare to fragrances

Price: $955.00

Where to buy: DIOR’s official website 

9. The Body Shop The Ultimate Advent of Change 

The Ultimate Advent of Change by The Body Shop is the perfect excuse to pamper your loved ones or yourself. Beyond its gorgeous packaging, this advent calendar features 25 meticulously curated products for head-to-toe indulgence. It includes a combination of Almond Milk Shower Cream, Vitamin E Hydrating Toner, Moringa Body Yogurt, Edelweiss Sheet Mask, and Mango Lip Butter.

Why we love it:

  • Features pop-up design
  • Contains head to toe products
  • Suitable as Christmas gift

Price: $279.00

Where to buy: The Body Shop’s official website 

10. Jo Malone London Advent Calendar

Countdown the days to the jolly season of Christmas with the Jo Malone London Advent Calendar. Drawing inspiration from gingerbread, it presents 25 surprise gifts with products deftly hidden in drawers. You can expect a plethora of products ranging from the brand’s cult-favourite cologne and candles to body and skincare products

Why we love it:

  • Gingerbread-inspired packaging
  • Includes full and mini size products
  • Limited-edition release 

Price: $762.00

Where to buy: Jo Malone London’s official website 

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