NET-A-PORTER’s cult-status advent calendar has had a transformation for 2023. The now lantern-shaped advent calendar features 10 full and mini sized beauty products from some of the biggest names in the business, like Pat McGrath, Dr. Barbara Sturm, and Charlotte Tilbury. But new for 2023, the advent calendar also features an edit of five jewellery, home and fashion gifts

Dewy Finish Setting Spray Mini: Shake well and spritz onto your skin after applying the rest of your makeup, holding the bottle six to ten inches away from your face. The Liberty London beauty advent calendaris a real classic - and makes the ideal gift for anyone who loves luxury beauty products. This year it's the most generous beauty advent calendar Liberty London has ever launched. Set to be the star of the season, the Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar for 2023 is overflowing with 30 beauty treats from Liberty's iconic beauty hall. From skincare saviours to haircare heroes, expect cult classics alongside new discoveries, carefully curated to see you through the holidays with a festive glow. Treat yourself to 24 beauty buys in one with Pretty Little Thing’s beauty advent calendar. For Dhs288, you’ll bag yourself beauty products from brands like Peaches & Cream, Bondi Sands, Morphe and Pixi, worth Dhs1,00. Popularity: I've been writing about beauty advent calendars for the past 10 years, i know the ones that create a buzz with shoppers. Often the biggest launches in the advent calendar period will have waiting lists for fans.Soft Matte Lip CREAM- CANNES: Exfoliate your lips prior to application to ensure they're super-smooth (and slightly plumped). Use the doe-foot applicator for a seamless application, allowing the first coat to dry for five minutes, before applying your second - you can build coverage or layer different shades to achieve the desired finish. Dr. Shafer says that beauty Advent calendars, in particular, are worth purchasing during the holiday season. "These are a great way to try different products you might not have normally seen or used,” he says. “The sample sizes also make great travel beauty items."

Some of the most popular Advent calendars come from famous department stores, like Saks Fifth Avenue, Harrods, and Selfridges. Other great options include Advent calendars from large beauty retailers, like Sephora, Dermstore, Space NK, and Ulta. All of these options typically feature a range of products from different brands, including highly coveted luxury brands.

While Shafer’s children prefer chocolate Advent calendars, he believes that the top-performing beauty Advent calendars cater to a wide variety of shoppers and blend products across categories—cosmetics, skincare, and fragrance. "I like the one from Diptyque, which has a mix of scent and skincare,” he shares. Born to Glow Liquid Illuminator - GLEAM: Use sparingly. Mix a small amount in with your foundation, or taking a brush, apply to areas such as the bridge of the nose, cheekbones, inner corners of eyes, brow bone and Cupids bow.