2024’s Best Advent Calendars, Including Food and Beauty Finds

For an Advent calendar that deserves to be displayed, look no further than this wood option from Wayfair. It features a quaint town at the top, with small drawers along the sides for each treat. It even lights up to really make a festive statement. This is one you’d fill yourself, we’re thinking individually wrapped truffles or, if you’re feeling generous, jewelry. 

Traditional doesn’t mean boring, as proven by this adorable Nutcracker-themed Advent calendar. You can fill each pocket with a small trinket, like puzzle pieces that make up a larger creation, or sweet notes. Or simply use the included felt Nutcracker figurine to count down the days. 

Minimalist in aesthetic but eye-catchingly angular, this West Elm Advent calendar is for those with a soft spot for midcentury modern interior design. It comes with 25 tiny houses that are just the right size for storing candy or nail polishes, all displayed in a wooden triangular structure. Add fairy lights if you want to give it some extra pizzazz.

Get ready for a sensory experience with L’Occitane’s Advent calendar. It comes with 24 face, hair, and body products, including favorites like hand creams, shower gels, soaps, and more. It’s guaranteed to improve your self-care routine before the end of the year — giving you a headstart on that 2025 resolution to prioritize your skin during the harsh winter months.

Looking for a beauty Advent calendar that features a variety of brands? Check out Dermstore’s Holiday Chest, which includes products from top brands like SkinCeuticals, Oribe, Perricone MD, and Tarte. It’s a beauty fiend’s dream, with creams, makeup, hair products, and even a face roller kit.

Unlike a traditional Advent calendar, in this Jo Malone creation, each treat is wrapped in an ornament that you can display on a tree (or give as a gift). Each one is numbered, so you can pluck it from its branch and unwrap one a day, while using the box as decor. Products include the Wake-Up Call reader-approved signature English Pear & Freesia cologne, mini candles, hand creams, and more.

Skincare lovers will definitely want to snag Dermalogica’s Advent calendar, which comes with three full-size, four travel-size, and 17 luxe-trial size products. All the brand’s bestsellers are all accounted for, including serums, toners, and creams, all wrapped in a festive gift box. 

Augustinus Bader is a celeb-loved brand (even Katie is a fan!), and this Advent calendar allows you to try out its top products without committing to one full-sized purchase, especially given the investment required. You’ll get 12 travel-sized goodies, including their famed moisturizers, creams, serums, and oils. Who knows, this countdown might lead you to your new holy grail product (or two). 

The iconic Bonne Maman Advent calendar is a must for foodies — and it tends to sell out fast. If you do get your own, you’ll be treated to 24 limited edition Bonne Maman mini jam jars, including unique flavors like caramel with coffee and apricot with orange blossom. If you miss your chance, you can snag their 12-day collection that doesn’t skimp on sweetness just because they are fewer jars of jam.  

We’re big fans of Fly By Jing’s flavorful sauces and pantry staples, so we’re very excited for the brand’s Winter in Sichuan Advent Calendar. This set contains 12 curated flavors, including brand new blends and popular classics, and will wow Fly By Jing enthusiasts or home chefs looking to try something new in the kitchen, especially when it comes with a kick.

Go traditional with the Peppermint Bark Advent Calendar from Williams Sonoma, which comes in four different festive shapes: snowman, toy soldier, Christmas tree, and Santa. There’s plenty to share, but these sweets are so good that you may not want to.

There’s nothing like getting cozy with a cup of tea when the temperatures drop, so what better way to count down the days of December than with a new tea flavor every day? Vahdam Tea’s Advent Calendar takes it a step further by delivering five tea bags each day, so the whole family can enjoy a cuppa together. Flavors range from unique to classic, including Lemon Ginger, English Breakfast, Cookies & Cream, and more. 

You can’t go wrong with Godiva chocolates, and the brand’s Snowglobe Advent Calendar is packed full of the gooey goodness we’ve come to love. The assortment includes 24 chocolates, including milk, dark, and white varieties, that you (or a very lucky recipient) can enjoy each day leading up to the holidays. 

Buttery shortbread should be served to you on demand, which makes Walker’s collection a no-brainer. It houses six different shortbread varieties spread throughout the month (plus a few salted caramel squares). Enjoy these cookies with tea, coffee, even ice cream, or a glass of red wine. 

If you’re looking for an edible Advent calendar that’s not focused on one particular food, then allow us to introduce you to the Best of Harry & David Advent Calendar. You’ll get 24 sweet and savory treats, like popcorn, trail mix, cookies, and much more. It’s perfect for foodies and anyone who wants to be truly surprised by what’s behind each calendar door.