Advent Calendars on Amazon Our Shopping Editors Would Actually Gift Their Friends (& Ones We're Keeping for Ourselves)
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The countdown to December is on. If opening an advent calendar is a big part of your holiday tradition, now is the perfect time to grab yours for the season. After all, advent calendars have become such a big deal in recent years, some of the most popular ones tend to sell out fast. Fortunately, it seems like there’s an endless amount of options available, which should make finding an advent calendar for yourself or someone you love super easy. With so many options to choose from, finding the best ones — the ones truly worth buying — can be a real challenge. That’s where we come in.
Our team of shopping experts absolutely love this time of year, so we like to think we know a thing or two about what makes an advent calendar truly gift-worthy. We’re talking ones with the best value, the most unique surprises, and the prettiest packaging because that’s always important. And yes, before anyone questions it, advent calendars do make fantastic holiday gifts for the extra special people in your life. It can also be a fun activity to do with your friends in the days leading up to Christmas. Think of it as a way to bring some extra bit of magic to your life during the busiest time of the year.
To make your holiday shopping easier, SheKnows‘ shopping editors and writers have rounded up the advent calendars they’d happily gift to loved ones — and even keep for themselves. The best part? You can snag all of these on Amazon right now. So, check those out below.
BEST ADVENT CALENDARS ON AMAZON IN 2025, ACCORDING TO EDITORS
Amazon 12 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar 2025
TO GIFT: “Amazon’s 12 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar is a must-gift for me because it features some of the best beauty products Amazon has to offer. Brands you constantly see on Amazon’s trending section like Medicube, Sol de Janeiro, Biodance, and Laneige are included in the box. Plus, it comes with eight full-size products, including a tube of Clinique’s iconic Black Honey lipstick. The lipstick alone is costs $25 regularly, so getting seven other full-size products and four luxury skincare minis for under $100 is an incredible deal. Now that I say all this, I might actually want one for myself!” — Kristine Fellizar, Commerce Editor
The Amazon 12 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar is of course, exclusive to Amazon. It’s valued at nearly $250 and features brands like Touchland, Clinique, Laneige, Biodance, Elemis, and Milk Makeup.
BEST ADVENT CALENDARS ON AMAZON IN 2025, ACCORDING TO EDITORS
Christmas Advent Calendar 2025 Doll Clothes for Labubu
TO KEEP: “As someone who has more than her fair share of Labubus (and enjoys dressing them and giving them unnecessarily wild backstories), a Labubu advent calendar is just the kind of thing that’ll keep me entertained all throughout December. Believe it or not, but Amazon has several advent calendars made for those weird little gremlins many of us carry around. This one caught my eye because it has several holiday-themed outfits, which will be very in season. In addition to that, it has a couple of non-festive outfits and accessories that’ll be cute once Christmas is over.” — Kristine Fellizar, Commerce Editor
This 24-day advent calendar features outfits and accessories for the standard-sized Labubus (i.e. Exciting Macaron series, Have a Seat, and Big Into Energy). There are tops, overalls, sweaters, sunglasses, camera bags, and other playful accessories that can be mixed and matched to create countless cute outfit combos. Right now, there’s even a coupon that can save you a couple of dollars on a box.
BEST ADVENT CALENDARS ON AMAZON IN 2025, ACCORDING TO EDITORS
Walker’s 2025 Advent Calendar with Shortbread Cookies from Scotland
TO GIFT: “I know a food advent calendar isn’t the most posh thing around but my mom adores Walker’s Shortbread Cookies. They were considered a special Christmas treat when she was growing up in Jamaica. After learning that about her a couple years ago, I always give her one of these advent calendars so she can have a sweet treat every day leading up to Christmas.” — Jacquelyn Greenfield, Commerce Writer
The Walker’s 2025 Shortbread Cookie Advent Calendar just might be one of the tastiest advent calendars out there. It includes 24 days of yummy surprises and features an assortment of six shortbread cookie varieties. This is easily one the entire family can enjoy together.
BEST ADVENT CALENDARS ON AMAZON IN 2025, ACCORDING TO EDITORS
Sugar Plum 12 Days of Nuts & Meat Sticks Advent Calendar
TO GIFT: “My brothers swear that I never give them anything useful, so this year I’m giving them each one of these Nuts & Meat Sticks Advent Calendars. Considering they always eat me out of snacks every time they visit, I know they’ll enjoy opening up a savory surprise every day in December.” — Jacquelyn Greenfield, Commerce Writer
This 12-day advent calendar is said to give you a “daily reason to smile.” It contains a fun mix of jerky and nuts, with both savory and sweet treats. Every day you’ll open up something completely new — no repeats!
BEST ADVENT CALENDARS ON AMAZON IN 2025, ACCORDING TO EDITORS
FACETORY 12 Days of Beauty Set Sheet Mask Advent Calendar
TO GIFT: “My friends know that I’m the queen of sheet masks. I have a whole drawer dedicated to them in my beauty closet. But to help my friends amp up their collections, I’ll be giving them one of these 12 Days of Beauty sets. They’ll open up a new sheet mask to give them the most beautiful glow leading up to the big day.” — Jacquelyn Greenfield, Commerce Writer
The FACETORY 12 Days of Beauty Sheet Mask Advent Calendar is a must-get for anyone who loves a good sheet mask. It comes with 12 premium K-beauty masks, all of which, focus on a different skin concern like dryness, irritation, or redness. Plus, it’s great for all skin types.
BEST ADVENT CALENDARS ON AMAZON IN 2025, ACCORDING TO EDITORS
Scentbird Discovery 12 Day Advent Calendar Set
TO KEEP: “Call me selfish, but this Scentbird advent calendar is too good to give to anyone else but yourself. Unlike other countdown boxes that already tell you what’s inside, this one is slightly different. Because even though you might know the name of the scent you still have no idea how it’ll smell until you spray it, which is a real surprise to me. Plus, my fragrance collection could use a little pick me up.” — Jacquelyn Greenfield, Commerce Writer
This is the ultimate advent calendar for fragrance fans, especially ones who love discovering new scents. It comes with 12 vials, all of which contain best-selling fragrances from brands like Confessions of a Rebel, Deck of Scarlet, Goodhabit, and Sanctuary. It’s a great way to figure out your signature scent without committing to a full-size bottle.
BEST ADVENT CALENDARS ON AMAZON IN 2025, ACCORDING TO EDITORS
Bonne Maman 2025 Limited Run Edition Advent Calendar
TO GIFT: “I have to recommend the classic Bonne Maman advent calendar. The quality is top-tier, it comes with 24 flavors that are only available for one season and I love collecting the little mini jars that the jams come in. They’re adorable.” — Kenzie Mastroe, Senior LIfestyle Editor
Who doesn’t love jam? The Bonne Maman advent calendar is a popular choice among Amazon shoppers. In fact, it’s been purchased over 10,000 times in the last month alone and sells out every single year. It comes with 24 limited-edition holiday spreads in the cutest little jars. Some delicious options you can look forward to include Caramel with Vanilla, Strawberry & Passion Fruit, and Wild Blueberry with Maple Syrup.
BEST ADVENT CALENDARS ON AMAZON IN 2025, ACCORDING TO EDITORS
TATCHA 12 Days of Treasures Advent Calendar
TO KEEP: “It’s expensive, but in the winter when my skin gets super dry, nothing moisturizes it better than Tatcha products. This is the first time they’re doing an advent calendar and it’s filled with everything you need for dewy, glowy skin. Highly recommend as a gift for any other dry skin girlies.” — Kenzie Mastroe, Senior Lifestyle Editor
Truth be told, Tatcha’s 12 Days of Treasures Advent Calendar actually made the must-buy (and must-keep) list for two of our editors, so you know it’s worth checking out. Tatcha’s Japanese-inspired skincare is loved by celebs, editors, and beauty enthusiasts everywhere. This advent calendar is actually their first-ever, which is super exciting. You can treat yourself (or a special someone) to 12 days of products, including the best-selling Dewy Skin Cream, the Water Cream, the Camellia Cleansing Oil, and a full-size Kissu Lip Mask.
BEST ADVENT CALENDARS ON AMAZON IN 2025, ACCORDING TO EDITORS
Bobbi Brown Dazzle & Glow 12-Day Bestsellers Advent Calendar
TO KEEP: “Although pricey, this Bobbi Brown Dazzle & Glow 12-Day advent calendar is worth every penny. It includes my favorite staple items, like the Cream Shadow Stick, which instantly brightens the eyes, and the Smokey Eye Mascara, which builds voluminous lashes without flaking.” — Taylor Lane, Commerce Writer & Editor
Bobbi Brown makeup will forever be iconic, so you really can’t go wrong by snagging their 2025 advent calendar filled with all kinds of best-selling products. The set features travel-ready and three full-size products, including the Bobbi Brown Full-Size Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick, the Bobbi Brown Extra Plump Lip Serum, and the Bobbi Brown Smokey Eye Mascara.
BEST ADVENT CALENDARS ON AMAZON IN 2025, ACCORDING TO EDITORS
ChapStick 12 Days Advent Calendar Lip Balm Holiday Gift Set
TO GIFT: “ChapStick’s Advent calendar is another favorite I’m adding to my cart to give to friends this holiday season. It’s right on time to combat dry lips season, and it includes 12 of the brand’s deeply moisturizing formulas with delicious scents like candy cane, apple crumble, sparkling apple cider, and more!” — Taylor Lane, Commerce Writer & Editor
If you’re looking for a good affordable advent calendar to gift that is sure to get a ton of use, you’ll want to check out the ChapStick 12 Days Advent Calendar. It comes with eight nostalgic ChapStick flavors, as well as four limited-edition holiday classics.
Looking for more fun advent calendar options for members of your family? Here are some of our favorites that you can grab at Nordstrom.
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