Best Advent Calendars of 2020
These days we need to take our pleasures where we can and what better way to kick of the festive season than by treating the people you love to little daily indulgence, from an extra special advent calendar.
No longer the home to 24 semi stale chocolates (although they do hold an extra special place in my heart), the new generation of advent calendars offer a whole lot more. A gift-giving ceremony in their own right, these small door are filled with everything from luxury beauty products and jewellery , to high-quality gins, artisan chocolate, toys and toddler friendly snacks.
With just a few weeks to go until the until the Christmas count down begins, it’s time to share our annual pick of the very best advent calendars for adults and children. A word of warning. If you spot one you like, you better get it quick because calendars this desirable won’t-stay on the shelves for long!
FOR THE ADULTS
NARS
Advent Calendar £175
Unwrap NARS’s 12 most coveted lip shades, all in one exclusive set of full-size lip. The ultimate advent calendar for makeup enthusiast
L’OCCITANE
Reusable Calendar £160
Created in collaboration with UK illustrator Isla Simpson, this hand illustrated Advent Calendar is made from recycled cotton and reusable for years to come. Inspired by nature and the magic of Provence, each pocket unveils a luxury size product.
THE WHITE COMPANY
Advent Calendar £160
Bursting with little daily treats, this calendar makes the countdown a joyous one. Hidden behind each of the 25 pull-out drawers is an iconic bath and body or treat for the home. The concealed treats include a range of The White Company’s beauty treats such as mini-sized body care, votives, skincare and more, in a selection of the bestselling scents
THE WHISKY EXCHANGE
The original gin advent calendar is back. Containg 24 gin tasters tucked away inside a rather beautiful snowscape, each delectable tipple has been carefully selected by Gin Foundry experts to show off a wide range of tastes and flavours.
QMS MEDICOSMETICS
Ok, so it does’t contain a full 24 doors but who need that when beautiful skin is on offer. Featuring 12 QMS must have products with 2 full size surprises, you couldn’t find a better treat for skincare aficionados.
CARTILAGE CARTEL
We adore this limited-edition Advent Calendar is filled with 12 Cartilage Cartel pieces. Priced at £85.00, RRP £145.00, each individually packaged in a numbered box so you can count down to Christmas sparkling in style.
JOHN LEWIS
Fizz Advent Calendar £130
We could all do with a bit of fizz during these uncertain and this Fizz Advent Calendar from John Lewis hits all the right spots. Offering a super selection of sparkling prosecco and rose you can Pop, fizz, clink everyday during advent. There is even an extra special treat of Laurent Perrier Champagne for the final build up to the Christmas festivities.
LIBERTY LONDON
Advent Calender £215
Worth over £789, calendars don’t get more desirable than Libery of London’s exclusive offering. Containing some of the most sought-after products from their famed Beauty Hall, this year's edit features cult favourites from Diptyque, Hourglass and Le Labo, alongside fresh discoveries from VENN, Decree and Augustinus Bader – plus an array of makeup must-haves in universal shades!
CHARBONNEL ET WALKER
Count down to the big day with the pure luxury of Charbonnel et Walker's truffle advent calendar.
JO LOVES
Advent Calendar £300
The iconic Jo Loves Advent Calendar returns this year in a beautiful wreath design, crafted to become an eye-catching addition to your home. Style around a Luxury Candle for the ultimate centre-piece or use the iconic Jo Loves Red Ribbon to hang it from your door. Featuring 24 deluxe travel products and a full size surprise on the 25th December.
For The Kids
MILLEDEUX
Hair Accessory Advent Calendar Gold Set £90 @ Childrensalon
The advent calendar of little girls dreams. Milledeux’s gold set calendar contains 24 beautiful handmade hair clips, using nickel free metal and certified OEKO-TEX® ribbon.
Whats more, this gorgeous calendar has been designed so the drawers can be refilled with new treats and surprises as your child grows and interests change, making it kinder on the planet and your bank balance.
PLAYin CHOC
We adore this beautifully illustrated festive woodland advent calendar. Each contains a 10g organic chocolate wrapped in home compostable film, a 3D puzzle toy made from 100% recycled board and 3 stencils for creative drawing. It also contains a fun facts educational info card.
LEGO
This LEGO City advent calendar with its many playful mini figures is guaranteed to be a big hit with both little and big kids alike (in fact we know of a few adults who would be happy with this too). Coming with a snowy city play mat, each day of advent will give them a chance to create their own festive adventures.
ORGANIX
Advent Calendar £8.99
There is nothing more exciting for little ones than the countdown to Christmas, but too much sugar and tiny tots can often be a lethal mix (toddler tantrums ring a bell?). Thankfully Organix have come to the rescue with this toddler friendly advent calendar filled with your little ones favourite yummy Organix snacks.
MERI MERI
Made with eco-friendly paper, you hard pressed not to fall in love with this adorable Meri Meri Ballerina Advent Calendar. A pastel pink and blue paper jewellery box with a pop up paper ballerina figure in front of a reflective silver mirror, each door reveals a small colourful charm to attach to a gold chain charm bracelet.
PLAYMOBIL
Country Farm Advent Calendar £19.99
1 of 3 brand bew Playmobil advent calendars, the Playmobil 70189 Farm Advent Caldenar offers an new and exciting way to count down to Christmas Day. Behind each door hides a Christmas surprise, which come together on Christmas Day to create a fun farm scene using the included diarama. Surprises include farm animals such as cows, pigs and chickens, Playmobil figures and other accessories.
CHARBONNEL ET WALKER
Cholocate calendars don’t get more adorable than this. Featuring 25 milk chocolates for advent, transfer-printed with Peter Rabbit themed images this beautiful calendar is bound to light up you’re little ones face.
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