THE BEST BEAUTY ADVENT CALENDARS 2021
Love the idea of opening one present every day until Christmas? So do we. But, even if you are unwilling to wait 24 days to open the little presents, here is our selection of beauty advent calendars to gift this holiday season.
The name “advent” comes from the Latin adventus, which means “coming, arrival”, translating Greek “parousia”. In the Christian calendar, the season of Advent anticipates the “coming of Christ”.
Thus, advent calendars are special calendars designed to count the days of Advent in anticipation of Christmas. Since the First Sunday of Advent date varies, falling between November 27 and December 3, many Advent calendars often begin on December 1.
And, for a little history; the first printed Advent calendar originated in Germany in the early 20th century with Gerhard Lang. When Gerhard was a little boy, his mother made him a calendar with 24 small candies attached to cardboard, one for each day before Christmas.
Lang grew up to operate the Reichhold & Lang printing company, where he printed the first Advent cardboard calendar with 24 little pictures. A few years later, the company printed the first calendar with the little doors that everyone loves to open.
Here, is our list with 7 of the best -according to the CODE Magazine team – beauty advent calendars of this season.
CHANEL
This is Chanel’s first-ever Christmas box and probably the most luxury beauty advent calendar of all. To celebrate the holiday season and the hundredth birthday of the legendary fragrance, Chanel created a No.5 shaped box containing creations inspired by the universe of the famous perfume. So, count down to the holidays with this collector’s item featuring 27 boxes numbered from 5 to 31, filled with mysterious delights and surprises—a piece to treasure for years to come.
DIOR
Treat yourself to a 24-day-long walk at a leisurely pace through Dior’s magical, enchanting garden as you count down to Christmas day with this beautiful advent calendar. Designed by Alice Shirley, the captivating design sees midnight blue foliage and golden buds encapsulating the House’s iconic 30 Avenue Montaigne storefront. Including 24 miniatures from the label’s beauty collection, this calendar is the gift that just keeps on giving.
DIPTYQUE
The lead-up to Christmas is always an exciting time, but it becomes even more thrilling with this limited-edition advent calendar from diptyque. A festive treat in illustrated packaging, it’s home to this year’s seasonal signatures – the limited-edition Sapin candle, Flocon scent and yuletide decorations – and a selection of the brand’s most coveted candles, fragrances, body creams and scrubs. The ideal gift to enchant every day of December and wait until the end of the year holidays. Even after the holidays, the box retains its magic: the foams that protect the products can be easily removed to store other treasures.
111SKIN
No matter what type of skincare enthusiast you are, you’ll most certainly fall hard for these skincare picks from 111Skin – and for a good reason. This Luxury Advent calendar features 11 mini products and one full-sized Y Theorem Repair Serum Light – the perfect way for friends, family or even yourself to trial a wide range of the brand’s efficacious formulas. Sheathed in a classic black recyclable box, each of the 12 days features a pull-out surprise that makes this discovery set a sheer delight.
LA MER
Open up The Tales of La Mer with a new discovery every day. Behind each door of The World of La Mer Holiday, Advent Calendar is a unique Miracle Broth-infused™ delight. A limited-edition keepsake box provides an enchanting finishing touch for the ultimate countdown calendar.
RITUALS
The Christmas season is filled with festive moments and traditions, and they all have one thing in common: we share them with the people we love. It can be a busy time, but that just makes it more important to slow down and appreciate all the small moments of the joy life has to offer. Each House in The Ritual of Advent calendar contains a luxurious gift for you or somebody you care about as a daily reminder and moment of holiday cheer. Count down to Christmas by building your festive Advent village and enjoying 24 meaningful moments together.
MOLTON BROWN
Nothing short of a British institution, Molton Brown’s heavenly-scented bath, body and beauty products introduce a little luxury into your bathing ritual and can be found in the finest hotels (and your bathroom too!) These luxurious, nourishing formulas guarantee results. Satisfy your yuletide longings with this coveted Molton Brown Advent Calendar, with 24 pixie-sized treats to get you through December.