Benefit Cosmetics Glam Cube Advent Calendar, €162
“Cute” doesn’t quite cover it – Benefit Cosmetics Glam Cube Advent Calendar (€162 from Benefit Cosmetics) is pure joy. Bursting with colour and that unmistakable Benefit playfulness, it’s a brilliant pick for make-up lovers, teens or anyone who loves fun, mood-boosting beauty. Inside, there’s a mix of full-size and mini versions of the brand’s best-sellers – 24 in total, valued at over €300, including Benetint, BadGal Bounce Mascara and The PoreFessional Smoothing Primer.
Marks and Spencer The Beauty Advent Calendar 2025, €70 (when you spend €40 on fashion, home and beauty)
Representing the best value for money on this list, M&S continues to outdo itself each year with its Beauty Advent Calendar. It contains 25 products, eight of which are full size, including favourites from Estée Lauder, Clinique and Weleda, alongside a selection of travel sizes across skincare and make-up. The catch? You’ll need to spend €40 across fashion, home or beauty to get your hands on it for €70.
Rituals Deluxe Advent Calendar, €131.90
A feast for the eyes and the senses, Rituals Deluxe Advent Calendar (€131.90) is the ultimate indulgence for self-care devotees, long-time fans of the brand or anyone who could use a gentle reminder to slow down and treat themselves. Beautifully presented with favourites from across the range, including The Ritual of Karma Shimmering Body Oil, The Ritual of Sakura Hair and Body Mist and several mini-candles, it offers a daily dose of calm, comfort and quiet luxury, all wrapped up in Rituals signature elegance.
Dior Le 30 Montaigne Advent Calendar, €650
Not one for the bargain hunters, but delivering on spectacle, Dior’s Le 30 Montaigne Advent Calendar (€650 from Brown Thomas) is pure indulgence. It’s the kind of gift that makes you gasp. You’ll find 24 miniature versions of the brand’s most beloved icons inside, including Dior Prestige La Crème, Dior Addict Lip Maximizer and J’adore Eau de Parfum. It’s less about value, more about the experience – but what an experience it is.
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Asos Face + Body Advent Calendar, €115
Year after year, ASOS delivers one of the most varied and well-rounded beauty advent calendars on the market. This year’s edition is a bumper box of 26 treats, a mixture of full size and travel size, spanning make-up, skincare, haircare and beyond. Fifteen of the products come in full size (think Charlotte Tilbury Glowgasm Beauty Light Wand, Bare Minerals Prime Time Primer and MAC MACximal Matte Lipstick), with the total valued at €450, making it an especially generous line-up. Big on choice, big on value.
Lush Cosmetics 12 Days of Christmas, €109
The perfect eco-conscious gift for someone you love (or for yourself – no judgment here), Lush Cosmetics 12 Days of Christmas gift set (€109 from Lush Cosmetics) hits all the right notes: handmade, ethically sourced and loaded with signature Lush charm. Inside are 12 pampering picks, including shower gel and body butter, and several bath bombs and bubble bars – each one as delightfully scented and mood-lifting as the next. A festive treat with a feel-good footprint.
Boots 24 Day Premium Beauty Advent Calendar, €175
One of the standouts this season, Boots 24 Day Premium Beauty Advent Calendar (€175 from Boots) sets a new bar for festive beauty offerings. Packed with a clever edit of cult favourites and luxury essentials from brands such as Estée Lauder, Fenty Beauty, Caudalie, Sol De Janeiro and Nars, it’s a true crowd pleaser. Seventeen of the 24 products are full size, and with a total value tipping past €700, the €175 price tag seems almost too good to be true. This one will sell out fast.
This week I’m booking … CODAGE Paris Magistrale Face Treatment
Created by world-renowned facialist Chantal Lehmann in partnership with CODAGE Paris, the Magistrale Face Treatment is a new arrival at Velvære Spa at the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin. It’s an intense, sculpting facial that combines more than 450 specialised massage movements along with a glycolic acid peel, a soothing scalp massage and guided breathwork. It’s unlike any treatment I’ve tried – one that works on tension and facial structure, as well as skin tone and texture. €195 for 90 minutes.
