The Best Beauty Advent Calendars Are Actually at Nordstrom

If their phone is always on DND, here’s a set of self-care goodies to make their alone time worthwhile. Over 24 days, each box reveals a heavenly aroma deeply rooted in L’Occitane’s heritage, including its best-selling Almond Shower Oil or the neroli-scented body lotion.

Days: 24

Type: Skin, hair, body

This 24-day set makes it easy for you to achieve a MAC-worthy holiday look guaranteed to spark conversation at any social soirees. Complete with skin care formulas—like the Hyper Real Serumizer Skin Balancing Hydration Serum and Hyper Real Serumizer Eye 360° Bright Eye Treatment—as well as lip liners, eyeshadow pots, and lip glosses, this advent calendar is the fool-proof way to earn cool points from the MUA in your circle.

Days: 24

Type: Skin and makeup

You’ve seen the Delina hype all over social media, but here’s an advent calendar that gives you the scent fully formed. Experience Delina in EDP, candle, and body cream form (the La Rosée offshoot is also included); elsewhere, tap into Parfums de Marly’s other bestsellers, from the light and linen-fresh Valaya to the cozy-weather favorite Althair.

Days: 12

Type: Fragrance and body

French beauty practices are all about elevated simplicity, and Sisley Paris’ advent calendar emphasizes this notion from day one to day 25. Prep the skin for the winter ahead with a full range of anti-aging salves, nourishing hair treatments, makeup, and more.

Days: 25

Includes: Skin, hair, makeup

Every Charlotte Tilbury darling knows no CT look is complete without a photo-ready glow. Open each drawer to unlock full- and travel-sized skin and makeup staples.

Days: 12

Includes: Skin and makeup

Having too many red lipsticks is never a bad thing, so what’s a few more? This Christian Louboutin advent calendar features six lipsticks in the red family, including a fire red, nude, and burgundy shade. Other standouts include mini eau de parfums, nail polish, and accessories.

Days: 24

Type: Makeup, fragrance, accessories

What’s in the Augustinus Bader TC08 formula, you’re probably wondering? Allow this 12-day set of skin care favorites to take you through the luxurious world of Bader classics. At the end of the 12-day stretch, you’ll notice how supple and soft your skin is, thanks to the proprietary complex found in many of the brand’s offerings.

Days: 12

Type: Skin

For the hostess whose home always smells straight out of a home decor magazine, Jo Malone’s 12-day advent offers candles, body care, and fragrance, so every nook and cranny of the house is filled with an elegant aroma.

Days: 12

Type: Fragrance, body

Can’t make a trip to Europe? Bring British energy to your home with 24 days of scent exploration. Whether your palette leans dark and woody, or you prefer something brighter, like Juniper Sling, Penhaligon’s calendar is the perfect way to discover your next signature scent.

Days: 24

Type: Fragrance, body

If your scent of the day depends on your mood, here’s an advent calendar that offers a variety of scent families to cater to the fragrance novice or expert. The majority of the days reveal perfumes, but there are a few candles included to scent your home, too.

Days: 12

Type: Fragrance

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