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šŸŽThe Definitive Advent Calendar Gift Guide

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Nov 15, 2023
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It’s a truth universally acknowledged—beauty enthusiasts love an advent calendar. The thrill of a daily gift cannot be matched. Plus, your recipient will be set for travel accouterments for the next quarter at least.

Here are some of my favorites, along with more gift ideas for under $100.

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Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar ($320)

The mack daddy of beauty advent calendars, this one sells out routinely before Thanksgiving—so snap it up stat and snag Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream (!), Dr. Barbara Strum, Byredo, Paula’s Choice, Sunday Riley, Rose Inc. and more delights. I can’t think of a person who doesn’t want this.

Sephora Collection Advent Calendar ($49)

You can’t beat the price on this one. Your babysitter or niece will love this small but mighty calendar, which comes with a sheet mask, mini gua sha, a cute checker-print nail file ideal for travel plus more.

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