Ahead, super exciting news that’s potentially a hot take: It’s advent calendar szn! Even though most people are focused on Halloween right now, I say October is fair game for holiday collections. Sue me! But your favorite brands agree, as many of them have already launched their 2022 advent calendars, which is why we’re bringing you this list of the 23 best adult advent calendars money can buy.
I know you're probably thinking advent calendars might seem like a tradition meant for kids (you may even have memories of opening up a present each day when you were little!), but there are plenty of ones out there for adults to enjoy too. We’re talking about ones with luxury candles, makeup, and even alcohol hidden behind each day’s flap.
So whether you’re looking for a clever way to count down the final days of 2022 or you just want to treat your drinking buddy to a shot (or 20), you can check out some advent calendars for the adults to enjoy this year, below!
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if you want to totally restock your beauty cabinet
Revolve Beauty Advent Calendar
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if you want to totally restock your beauty cabinet
If you're in the market for an advent calendar with a wide variety of products, look no further than this beautiful bb! Inside, you’ll find 24 best-sellers across Revolve’s skincare, makeup, hair, and home categories (a whopping $580 value!). The highlights? A Boy Smells candle, Supergoop sunscreen, Tan Luxe gradual tan lotion, and Augustinus Bader moisturizer.
This party-friendly advent calendar comes with 24 mini bottles of reds, whites, and rosès sourced from Spain, Sicily, California, and beyond. Because what are the holidays if not an excuse to drink copious amounts of wine? Just kidding…kind of.
Whiskey lovers will be very into Jack Daniel’s holiday countdown set. It’s got 20 mini bottles of Jack’s different flavors, like Tennessee Fire, Tennessee Honey, and Gentleman Jack.
An advent calendar of 24 cleansers, face masks, facial serums, moisturizers, and more could very well be intimidating. But if you know anything about Kiehl’s, you know their skincare products are straightforward, dependable, and suitable for a variety of skin types. Like your Kiehl's moisturizer is definitely the one your boyfriend steals when you're not looking because it "makes his face feel soft" and doesn't irritate his skin lol. Which is why this advent calendar is perfect for anyone on your list (or keeping for yourself to test new products).
Discover the wonders of Japanese pop culture with this 30-window advent calendar. Inside, you’ll find snacks, toys, games, collectibles, plushies, and more unique gifts that’ll scratch your travel itch (even if a trip to Asia isn’t in the cards this year).
Founded by OG YouTuber Jackie Aina, FORVR Mood offers candles made of 100 percent natural coconut-soy wax. The brand's 2022 advent calendar features 12 miniature candles with scents from original core collections and bestsellers.
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if you're a new yorker
New York Puzzle Company New Yorker City Advent Calendar Jigsaw Puzzle
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if you're a new yorker
New York Puzzle Company New Yorker City Advent Calendar Jigsaw Puzzle
If you’re hosting people over the holidays, having something to keep them entertained (and out of your way lol) is crucial. This New York City-themed advent calendar doubles as a 1,000-piece puzzle, which will definitely do the trick.
Before you freak out at the price point, here’s a little taste of what’s inside this glorious holiday gift: beautiful colognes and fragrances, shower gel, body lotion, shampoo, conditioner, and much more. All in all, this advent calendar provides a complete overview of everything the iconic Italian luxury brand has to offer.
Once you experience the magic of a L'Occitane cream, it's kind of impossible to use anything else. Dip your toes into the luxe beauty brand with this giftable set of travel-sized products, including nourishing shea-enriched formulas hand creams, body lotions, and soaps. (Warning: You'll definitely be splurging on the full-size versions when these run out.)
Not technically an advent calendar, but you could read one of these affirmation cards daily (advent style) and basically feel great about yourself by the end, so….
If you look forward to seeing your beautiful Keurig every morning, treat it to some holiday-flavored K-Cups. It’ll be fun to enjoy a different festive coffee every day!
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If you can't live without coffee
Keurig Advent Calendar Variety Pack Single Serve Pods
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If you can't live without coffee
Keurig Advent Calendar Variety Pack Single Serve Pods
Coffee lovers, rejoice! This Keurig advent calendar will give you something to look forward to when you have to crawl out of bed on those freezing winter mornings—which are, unfortunately, right around the corner. Inside, you'll find 24 unique, holiday-themed coffee and cocoa flavors from brands like The Original Donut Shop, McCafé, Kahlúa, and Cinnabon.
Sure, you’re shopping for adult advent calendars, but sometimes the best part of the holiday season is reliving childhood memories. This felt design features whimsical gifts and treats that’ll take you right back to being young and innocent. <3
We’ve got some pretty out-of-the-box (pun intended) advent calendars on this list, but there’s something so special about a classic holiday-themed version like this one. Plus, each drawer contains not just one but four (!!!) pieces of candy.
TBH advent calendars that fall under the fashion category are hard to come by, so if that’s what you’re looking for this holiday season, snag this ASOS one ASAP. Inside, you'll find 12 cute accessories ranging from hoop earrings to hair clips.
Hanna Flanagan is an associate shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, sharing her recommendations for everything from denim and eye creams to coffee mugs and silk sheets. Before joining Cosmopolitan, she wrote fashion, beauty, and lifestyle content at People (so, yes, she’s basically a professional product tester at this point). Follow her on Instagram for photos of Timothée Chalamet and #OOTD mirror pics.
Annabel Iwegbue is an editorial assistant who covers entertainment, beauty, fashion & astrology. When she's not writing, she's either deep in her TikTok FYP or harassing people for their birth chart info. Follow Annabel on Instagram here where her account is mostly dedicated to posting Britney Spears songs on her story.
Kim Duong is the senior shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, overseeing shopping coverage online for all things fashion, lifestyle, beauty, and sex. When she's not musing about which products are actually worth your hard-earned cash, she's also writing (sometimes slightly unhinged) fashion content in print. You can find her previous writing in Refinery29, InStyle,Travel + Leisure, and StyleCaster. Follow her on Instagram for bottomless cute dog content and did-that-really-happen-to-me story times in her highlights.