5 Great Beauty Advent Calendars You Can Buy in 2020

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The countdown to Christmas can last for the entire month of December with the right Advent calendar by your side. And this tradition has evolved way beyond the standard chocolate pieces and paper Christmas tree ornaments of decades past—today, Advent calendars feature huge franchises like Harry Potter, Star Wars, and plenty more.

One of the most popular themes in recent years has been Advent calendars filled with beauty supplies. Below, we've rounded up the year's best beauty Advent calendars for fanatics who can't get enough of bronzers, moisturizers, fragrances, and more.

1. L'Occitane Signature Holiday Advent Calendar Set; $74

L'Occitane

Discover le marché de Noël en Provence with L'Occitane's classic Advent calendar this holiday season. This set features 24 of the company's most notable beauty products, including moisturizers, hand creams, and soaps. The box is also decorated with beautiful illustrations that will keep your loved one inspired all season long.

Buy it: Amazon

2. OPI Holiday 2020 Shine Bright Collection, Nail Lacquer Nail Polish; $50

OPI

OPI is one of the leading nail polish companies out there, and whomever you're buying this for can try out 25 new mini OPI nail polishes with this vibrant Advent calendar. There are so many colors to discover that they'll practically be able to open a salon by the time Christmas Day arrives.

Buy it: Amazon

3. Benefit Shake Your Beauty Travel Size Set; $55

Benefit

Benefit is offering this 12 days of Christmas beauty Advent calendar to help anyone get a jump start on their travel essentials. From the company's iconic brow gel to their Hoola bronzer, your loved one will get to unpack the ultimate makeup collection for their next adventure over the course of 12 days.

Buy it: Nordstrom

4. 25 Days Of Beauty Advent Calendar; $99

Macy's

This calendar will surprise the beauty lover on your list each day with products from some of Macy's favorite brands. The goods in this calendar are valued at $434 and feature products from top companies like SK-II, Caudalie, Elizabeth Arden, Tarte, and more.

Buy it: Macy's

5. Sephora Wild Wishes Advent Calendar; $45

Sephora

Any beauty guru knows that trying different products is one of the best things about Sephora. The beauty retailer is embracing this during the holiday season with its Wild Wishes Advent Calendar featuring 24 surprises valued at $70, so the beauty lover in your life will uncover the best of the best.

Buy it: Sephora

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