Cover The best advent calendars to count down with (Photo: Instagram / @Swarovski)
The best advent calendars to count down with (Photo: Instagram / @Swarovski)
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Skip the classic chocolate calendars this year, and pamper yourself with these luxurious ones instead
The festive season is upon us, and what better way to countdown to Christmas Day than with an advent calendar? Advent calendars are no longer just filled with chocolates but come brimming with luxurious candles, skincare and jewellery. What’s more, these advent calendars make for great early Christmas gifts for loved ones.
Whether you’re shopping for a candle lover or make-up enthusiast, there is a calendar to suit everyone. So, pamper yourself and your loved ones this Christmas with these limited-edition advent calendars.
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1. Dior
Designed in collaboration with Italian artist Pietro Ruffo, Dior’s elegant Le 30 Montaigne advent calendar is inspired by the iconic Parisian garden Les Tuileries. The calendar depicts the garden’s iron gates, its octagonal basin, and statues of Mercury and Fame. It’s complete with gold motifs. Within the calendar, find 24 of House of Dior’s most iconic creations, ranging from scented candles to skincare products and makeup.
2. Dr. Barbara Sturm
Not only does this advent calendar put the spotlight on the brand’s latest innovations, it also features some of Dr. Sturm’s favourite products. Anticipate some of her best-sellers like the Super Anti-Aging Hand Cream, Hyaluronic Serum and Glow Drops. What’s more, they each come packaged in an elegant white jewellery-inspired box that can be reused after opening.
3. Jo Malone
Above Jo Malone advent calendar (Photo: Jo Malone)
Jo Malone advent calendar (Photo: Jo Malone)
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Jo Malone’s gingerbread-inspired advent calendar allows you to sample a wide range of its products. Look forward to creations such as colognes, body creams, candles and more. When it comes to fragrances, you’ll find your favourite classic scents as well as festive ones.
4. Swarovski
Above Swarovski’s Disney advent calendar
Swarovski’s Disney advent calendar
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Disney fans, you’ll want to listen up as Swarovski has partnered with Disney to create the Disney100 Advent Calendar, in celebration of Walt Disney Company’s 100th year. in hopes of igniting childlike wonder in us, the nostalgic calendar offers colourful ornaments and necklaces featuring Christmas symbols and our favourite Disney characters. What’s more, these beautiful ornaments are also a perfect way to complete your Christmas tree.
5. Clarins
Treat your skin well this season with this 12-day advent calendar from Clarins. Each day, you’ll find mini skincare and make-up essentials that will help to enhance your skin, preparing it for Christmas Day. From moisturising creams to radiance boosters, every product in the calendar is suitable for all skin types.
6. Charlotte Tilbury
The makeup brand’s latest advent calendar is filled with goodies that will help you look the best on Christmas Day. Nicknamed ‘The Lucky Chest of Beauty Secrets’, the 12-door advent calendar features the brand’s most iconic travel- and full-sized skincare and makeup products—think creams, brushes and lip oils.
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Amanda Goh was the former senior writer for Tatler Singapore.
