12 Best Advent Calendars For Adults That You’ll Want to Gift Yourself

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Buy from Nordstrom, $399

Got a friend who’s an earring-fiend? This elegant advent calendar is the gift for her. Sterling Forever put together 24 of its most popular earrings in a variety of styles — hoops, studs, ear cuffs, and more. There’s nothing like the feeling of opening a tiny box with something sparkly inside (and zhuzhing up your jewelry collection!). One buyer says she purchased it with the intent of giving them as individual gifts, to which we say: brilliant! “Super cute. High quality — buying another now!” she raves.

Buy from Nordstrom, $80

Got a friend who gets super stressed around the holidays? This loose leaf tea advent calendar is the perfect gift for them. It will be impossible to not unwind with a variety of Vahdam teas, each packaged in its own delightful little tin (which alone make great last-minute stocking stuffers!). You can’t go wrong with the gift of tea, especially this many!

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Buy from Nipyaya!, $100

Let’s face it: Sometimes you need a little help unwinding during the holidays. So what better gift than an advent calendar filled with premium liquor? For 12 days, you (or the lucky recipient of this boozy calendar) can open a mini bottle containing a fun shot to kick back with. From Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey to Bacardi Gold Rum, there’s something for everyone in this box, billed as “the ultimate drinkable gift.” It’s a great value, but no one else has to know how great: The prices won’t be shown on the enclosed gift receipt. Plus, it’s shipped in discreet packaging, so your teetotaling neighbor won’t give you a hard time.

One satisfied customer says: “Happy to see Johnnie Walker Black, Skrewball, Tito’s, Jack Daniels … This is a quality advent calendar!”

Buy from Amazon, $19

This Harry Potter advent calendar book features twenty-five days of surprises for the true Potterhead. You’ll find keepsakes and collectibles ranging from paper ornaments to recipe cards and more from the Wizarding World. Writes one reviewer, “This calendar is so cute! I bought it for my daughter, who was very excited when she saw it. It’s packaged very nicely, bigger than I expected. I’m anxious for the first of December so she can start opening the little trinkets!”

Buy from LOOKFANTASTIC, $22.50 (valued at over $210)

The LOOKFANTASTIC Advent Calendar has sold out for the sixth year in a row, but you can still treat yourself or a friend to this limited edition Black Friday box, which is filled with 11 amazing products, ranging from lipsticks to face masks.

One reviewer wrote: “Everything in this box was amazing! It was an early Christmas gift to my sister-in-law, and she absolutely loved it! The packaging was gorgeous and the products were outstanding! Can’t wait to buy this next year — and next time I’ll buy one for myself as well.”

Buy from Amazon, $50

This beautiful wooden advent calendar will be a Christmas treasure for years to come. Each drawer is engraved with a number, and holds anything you desire — form candies to small trinkets. An LED light casts a dreamy glow upon the carved elves, trees, and snowy scene. This makes a lovely gift for the Christmas-obsessed family member who starts decorating early every year.

Buy from Nordstrom, $600

This best-selling perfume advent calendar is pricey, but the luxury beauty products individually add up to way more than the sticker price, so you’re actually getting a deal on some of the most high-end beauty products out there. Luxe goods like Aqua’s signature Sandalo fragrance, Magnolia Nobile hair mist and hand cream, and Colonia bath salts are just a few of the indulgent products you get with this set. (Click for a full list!)

Buy from Charlotte Tilbury, $200

Sephora is known for its best-selling beauty advent calendars, and this 12-piece advent calendar from Charlotte Tilbury is its most popular every year. It includes all the brand’s most sought-after skincare products like the Goddess Skin Clay Mask, Magic Cream, makeup and more. All products are cruelty-free, and also free of parabens, phthalates, sulfates, and other problematic ingredients. You can’t go wrong with this one — and the packaging is absolutely beautiful, as well!

This advent calendar is selling out fast, but don’t worry! Sephora has a huge selection of luxe beauty advent calendars for you to choose from.

Buy from Norstrom, $126

Another great choice if you’re looking for both skincare and makeup, IT Cosmetics limited-edition 12-piece holiday advent calendar features hydrating moisturizer, lengthening mascara, makeup primer, and more. You’ll save more than $100 buying this set rather than each product individually, plus it comes in this cute heart-themed packaging; what’s not to love?

Buy from Sephora, $45 (valued at $102)

Who says the fun has to end when advent is over? Sephora’s Holiday Vibes After Advent calendar lets you celebrate the twelve days of Christmas, which only begin on December 25, with a fun treat each day until January 5th. The perfect way to chase those post-holiday blues away, this set contains a green tea face mask, a watermelon eye mask, glittery eyeshadow, vanilla lip balm, and more. (If it’s sold out, you can add your name to the email list to be notified when it’s back — it will be restocked soon!)

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Buy from Bloomingdales, $75

If you love scented candles as much as I do, you probably know that the best ones cost a pretty penny. And when you’re forking over that much money, you want to be sure you’re really going to love the scent for a long time, not just a fleeting moment as you sniff it in the store. These mini candles are the answer! This advent calendar lets you try out a dozen of Voluspa’s most popular scents in one-ounce jars, for just 12 hours of burn time each. Then when you’re done, follow the lead of this reviewer, who wrote, “The glasses they come in are beautiful, so I scraped out the wick and have made them into little shot glasses.” (Looking for a set with slightly bigger candles? Buy it here for $150.)

Buy from Food52, $75

French chocolatier La Maison du Chocolat knows chocolate, and this advent calendar is no exception. The daily treats consist of decadent dark chocolate pralinés, mini-bars, fruity confections, and more. If that weren’t enough to woo you, the packaging itself is so lovely you can display it on a tabletop or use it as a tree ornament. Anyone would be thrilled to receive this mouthwatering gift.