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The holiday season is upon us and I decided to make a list of the best makeup advent calendars 2020.
During Christmas 2020, you’ll see many makeup brands coming out with advent calendars.
If you’re looking for the latest in beauty advent calendars, look no further than this makeup advent calendar 2020 list.
What is an Advent Calendar?
Makeup Advent calendars 2020 have come a long way from when they were first introduced.
If you’re wondering what an advent calendar is to countdown the days until Christmas! They usually start on December 1 and end on December 24.
There are 24 mini gifts that are included in advent calendars. They do make a great way to kick off the 2020 Christmas season.
The reason why makeup and beauty advent calendars are so great is because you get to try a variety of products for one low price. Usually the value of the goods is less than what you would normally pay if you bought each item separately.
This post will go into detail on the best makeup advent calendars 2020 so you can select which ones will be best for you!
Sephora Wild Wishes Advent Calendar
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Sephora has one of the best selections for Christmas 2020. The Sephora Wild Wishes Advent Calendar contains only Sephora brand products. For each of the days, December 1 to 24 you can try a different Sephora product.
The Sephora Wild Wishes Advent Calendar for 2020 is only $60 Canadian with a value of $96. Also when you get it during the Sephora sale, you can save 20% off on that $60! So in that sense it’s really worth it.
Upon looking at what is included, it is a mix of makeup, skincare and haircare.
Take a look to see what is included in the Sephora Wild Wishes Advent Calendar:
– 2 x Fizzing Bath Stars in Moonlight Swim, Let‘s Have Fun!
– Eyeshadow Pan N°216 Girls Night Out
– All Day Hydrator – Hydrate & Glow
– Bright Skin Exfoliating Scrub – Exfoliate + Smooth
– Cucumber Eye Masks
– 2 x Express Nail Polish Remover Wipes
– Nose Mask – Pineapple
– Cream Lip Stain – 01 Always Red
– #LIPSTORIES Lipstick – 36 Spring Break
– 2 x Color Hit Nail Lacquers in L43 It Girl, 140 Enchanted World
– Eye Pencil To Go – 09 Intense Black
– Coconut Lip Balm
– Shea Lip Mask
– 2 x Shower Cream Caps in Lagoon, Cotton Flower
– Charcoal Nose Strip
– Triple Action Cleansing Water – Cleanse + Purify
– Hair Clamp
– 2 x Hair Ribbons
– Nail File
– Pocket Mirror
My thoughts on this advent calendar for 2020 is that it’s not the best deal I’ve seen. Some of the products seem cheap and things that you’ll likely lose throughout the year.
Reasons to buy:
- If you are into self care, there are a lot of great products for pampering
- If you buy it during the Sephora sale it’s REALLY worth it
Reasons not to buy:
- You have to love the Sephora brand a lot to justify this
Charlotte Tilbury Advent Calendar 2020
AVAILABLE – BUY NOW at CharlotteTilbury.com or Sephora
Charlotte Tilbury is a luxury makeup brand and their advent calendar is very fancy!
This advent calendar by Charlotte Tilbury is called: Bejeweled Chest of Beauty Treasures.
I swear by any Charlotte Tilbury product – they are always worth the money!
The Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Advent Calendar for 2020 is the best one yet because there are 3 full sized products.
One of the full sized products in the Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Advent Calendar is a Pillow Talk Lipstick!
The Pillow Talk line is what Charlotte Tilbury is most known for.
Also, any travel sized product from Charlotte Tilbury will take you a long way! I’ve had the Wonderglow Primer in the Travel size forever and it still lasts.
Keep reading for the full products in the Charlotte Tilbury Advent Calendar 2020.
FULL SIZE Hollywood Beauty Light Wand in Spotlight: A rose gold highlighter.
FULL SIZE NEW! Colour Chameleon In Copper Lights: A gorgeous, LIMITED-EDITION copper shade.
FULL SIZE Matte Revolution Lipstick in Pillow Talk Original: The perfect nude lipstick.
TRAVEL SIZE Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray: Primes and sets makeup for up to 16 HOURS without melting*, fading or creasing.
TRAVEL SIZE Goddess Skin Clay Mask: The most perfect clay mask.
TRAVEL SIZE My Magic Cream: There’s something about this cream that everyone is obsessed with. This is the perfect way to try it out because it’s really expensive!
TRAVEL SIZE My Magic Serum Crystal Elixir: A CLINICALLY proven hydrating SERUM for youthful-looking skin.
TRAVEL SIZE Wonderglow primer: A glowing primer for a radiant, dewy-looking complexion. This is the one I was talking about above!
TRAVEL SIZE Rock ‘N’ Kohl eyeliner in Barbarella Brown: an intense brown kohl eyeliner.
TRAVEL SIZE Pillow Talk Push Up Lashes! mascara: A miracle mascara that gives lashes long-lasting volume, length and a weightless 24-hour VERTICAL LIFT EFFECT!
TRAVEL SIZE Lip Cheat lip liner in Pillow Talk Original: Matches the Pillow Talk lipstick perfectly but gives you an insane pouty look!
TRAVEL SIZE Supermodel Body: A super-hydrating body shimmer to sculpt and highlight for glossy perfection.
Reasons to buy:
- There are a few full sized products included in the Charlotte Tilbury Advent Calendar
- If you want to try expensive makeup options for cheap this is a good way to try
Reasons to avoid:
- You’re paying a lot for packaging
Clarins Advent Calendar 2020
AVAILABLE – BUY NOW
Clarins is known for their amazing skin care products. The Clarins Advent Calendar for 2020 is loaded with their best sellers.
In Canada, you can only get the Clarins Advent Calendar at Shoppers Drugmart.
The Clarins Advent calendar is valued at $209 with all of the products that are included.
You can buy the advent calendar for just $140 CAD.
What’s even better about Shoppers Drug Mart is that you can layer this on with Optimum points if there’s a promotion on so you get even more money back.
Reasons to buy:
Click here to check out the Clarins Advent 2020 Calendar.
- The price is amazing for Clarins products!
Reasons not to buy:
- There’s a lot of skincare included so if that’s not your thing you may not enjoy this advent calendar
Makeup Revolution Advent Calendar 2020
AVAILABLE – BUY NOW
The Makeup Revolution Advent Calendar for 2020 is stocked with not only makeup but brushes as well. They have also included a scrunchie for extra value!
You can see that Makeup Revolution includes 2 eyeshadow palettes as well as a full 25 products. Here are the details of what is contained in the Makeup Revolution Advent Calendar 2020:
1. Exclusive matte lipstick
2. Exclusive matte lipstick
3. Exclusive jelly gloss
4. Exclusive jelly gloss
5. Exclusive lip gloss
6. Exclusive lip gloss
7. Exclusive lip liner
8. Exclusive cream eyeshadow
9. Exclusive cream eyeshadow
10. New scrunchie
11. Exclusive pressed highlighter
12. Exclusive pressed blusher
13. Exclusive pressed baking powder
14. Exclusive brow crayon
15. Exclusive brow pencil
16. Exclusive clear brow gel
17. Exclusive eye liner pencil
18. Exclusive eye primer
19. Exclusive make up brush
20. Exclusive make up brush
21. Exclusive make up brush
22. Exclusive make up brush
23. Exclusive mirror
24. Exclusive 7 pan shadow palette
25. Exclusive reloaded palette
Reasons to buy:
- If you want to play with a lot of makeup in 2020 this will allow you to have fun with colour!
Reasons not to buy:
- If you want a variety of makeup and skincare this is a LOT of makeup so get ready!
YSL Advent Calendar 2020
COMING SOON!
YSL Beauty has their Dress Me Wild Advent Calendar for 2020.
This advent calendar will be filled with their best selling fragrances including Black Opium and Libre.
The rest of the contents are not available as of yet but it is set to launch in October 2020.
Kiehl’s Beauty Advent Calendar 2020
AVAILABLE – BUY NOW!
Kiehl’s Beauty always has an advent calendar for Christmas. For 2020, you can expect some limited editions in the advent calendar.
The value of the Kiehl’s Beauty Advent calendar for 2020 is $207 but the actual price of the advent calendar is only $98!
Here is what’s included in the 2020 Kiehl’s Beauty Advent Calendar:
- Midnight Recovery Concentrate 0.14 oz/ 4 mL
- Facial Fuel Moisturizer 0.5 oz/ 15 mL
- Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream 0.28 oz/ 7 mL
- Midnight Recovery Eye 0.1 oz/ 3 mL
- Ultra Facial Cleanser 1.0 oz/ 30 mL
- Creme de Corps 1.0 oz/ 30 mL
- Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution 0.14 oz/ 4 mL
- Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado 0.5 oz/ 14 mL
- Amino Acid Shampoo 2.2 oz/ 65 mL
- Amino Acid Conditioner 2.2 oz/ 65 mL
- Lip Balm #1 0.5 oz/ 15mL
- Calendula Deep Cleansing Foaming Face Wash 1.0 oz/ 30mL
- Hydroplump Retexturizing Serum 0.17 oz/ 5mL
- Calendula Herbal-Extract Toner 1.4 oz/ 40 mL
- Ultra Facial Cream 0.95 oz/ 28 mL
- Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque 0.5 oz/ 14 mL
- Midnight Recovery Botanical Cleansing Oil 1.4 oz/ 40 mL
- Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate 0.17 oz/ 5 mL
- Avocado Nourishing Hydration Mask 0.35 oz/ 10 g
- Calendula Water Cream 0.25 oz/ 7 mL
- Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing & Dark Circle-Diminishing Vitamin C Eye Serum 0.1 oz/ 3 mL
- Vital Skin Strengthening Super Serum 0.14 oz/ 4 mL
- Super Multi-Corrective Cream 0.25 oz/ 7 mL
Reasons to buy:
- If you LOVE Kiehl’s products
- You have been wanting to try some Kiehl’s skin care but didn’t want to commit to bigger sizes
- The price is incredible for the amount of product you get
Reasons not to buy:
- NOTHING
Lush Advent Calendar 2020
AVAILABLE – BUY NOW!
Lush doesn’t do a traditional Advent Calendar that counts down the 24 days of December. However, they do a 12 days of gifts instead!
Also it is a surprise and nobody will receive the same products.
Here is what is included in the Lush 12 days of gifts for Christmas 2020 based on Lush’s website:
With a dozen limited-edition holiday treats packed inside a festive reusable box, this present is a pleasure to give and receive! The indulgent surprises inside range from the caramel-scented decadence of Yog Nog Shower Gel to the juicy-fresh aroma of Orange Shower Scrub and the soothing floral sweetness of Winter Garden Bath Bomb. This is also the only way to get your mits on Celebrate Body Milk, an exclusive to this great gift.
Reason to buy:
- If you love products from Lush and don’t care what you get
Reason not to buy:
- If you have surprises!
Ciate London Nail Polish Advent Calendar
AVAILABLE – BUY NOW
Ciate is known for creating Advent Calendars for many years. The Ciate London Advent Calendar for 2020 has many beautiful colours!
The great thing about Ciate is that they only use biodegradable glitters and 80% of the ingredients are natural.
Each colour is unique for 2020 and you’ll find that there are 22 mini polishes, one big polish and a watermelon lip oil.
Reasons to buy:
- Mini nail polish is really all you need if you have so many colours to choose from
Reasons not to buy:
- If you don’t do your nails yourself
Clinique Advent Calendar 2020
AVAILABLE – BUY NOW
If you’re a fan of Clinique products, you’ll want to pick up the Clinique Advent Calendar for 2020. This is one of those items that is very well worth the money. For only $95 on the Hudson’s Bay Website you can purchase this advent calendar from Clinique.
Here’s a better look at what is included in the Clinique Advent Calendar for 2020. It is a great mix of skincare and top selling makeup from Clinique.
Reasons to buy:
- If you have staple Clinique items that you love
Reasons not to buy:
- If you have had enough of Clinique skincare
Benefit Advent Calendar 2020
AVAILABLE – BUY NOW (U.K. Only)
The Benefit Advent Calendar is only available in the U.K. right now. It hasn’t come to the Benefit U.S. site yet! There are many holiday kits available from Benefit on Benefit.com and Sephora but right now there is no advent calendar for North America.
However, here’s a look at what is included for the Benefit Advent Calendar for 2020 for the U.K.
I hope it will come to the U.S. and Canada so stay tuned!
Reasons to buy:
- If you like Benefit brow products you get a lot of the holy grail ones in this advent calendar
- Includes the best selling items from Benefit that are pretty consistent in terms of quality
Reasons not to buy:
- They are all minis
BareMinerals Advent Calendar 2020
AVAILABLE – BUY NOW (U.K. ONLY)
The BareMinerals Advent Calendar 2020 is only available in the U.K. for now. There is a waiting list to actually buy the advent calendar as well! I’m not sure if this is going to make it to North America but I will update this post if it does.
The other thing to note is that the BareMinerals Advent Calendar is based on clean makeup so if you are looking for a clean makeup gift or just clean makeup in general you’ll want to either purchase something from BareMinerals or buy the advent calendar when it becomes available.
Reasons to buy:
- One of the only clean beauty advent calendars for 2020
Reasons not to buy:
- Too many minis
Jo Malone Advent Calendar 2020
AVAILABLE – BUY NOW (U.K. Only)
If you’re a fan of Jo Malone scents then you’ll LOVE this advent calendar for 2020. Since many people enjoy changing up their perfume, having the smaller sizes in an advent calendar are more fun.
You’ll also get a SURPRISE gift of a 30 mL bottle of your choice valid January 2021!
You get a whole year’s worth of Jo Malone fragrance through this Advent Calendar and then you can choose your favourite scents.
Here is what is included in the Jo Malone Advent Calendar 2020:
- Pine & Eucalyptus Miniature Candle
- Honeysuckle & Davana Cologne 9ml
- Wild Bluebell Body & Hand Wash 30ml
- Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne 9ml
- Myrrh & Tonka Cologne Intense 9ml
- Peony & Blush Suede Miniature Candle 35g
- Pomegranate Noir Cologne 9ml
- Dark Amber & Ginger Lily Cologne Intense 9ml
- Poppy & Barley Cologne 9ml
- Blackberry & Bay Body Crème 50ml
- Velvet Rose & Oud Cologne Intense 9ml
- Wild Bluebell Cologne 9ml
- Red Roses Body & Hand Wash 15ml
- Oud & Bergamot Cologne Intense 9ml
- Green Tomato Leaf Miniature Candle 35g
- Lime Basil & Mandarin Cologne 9ml
- Tuberose Angelica Cologne Intense 9ml
- Lime Basil & Mandarin Hand Cream 15ml
- English Pear & Freesia Cologne 9ml
- Sweet Almond & Macaroon Miniature Candle 35g
- Blackberry & Bay Cologne 9ml
- Vetiver & Golden Vanilla Cologne Intense 9ml
- Peony & Blush Suede Cologne 9ml
- English Pear & Freesia Mini Soap 50g
- Plus additional surprise – a gift voucher to redeem a 30ml Cologne of your choice in January 2021.
Reasons to buy:
- You get to try all of the scents for the entire year
- includes coupon for free 30 mL bottle of your choice
Reasons not to buy:
- Nothing! This is one of the best advent calendars of 2020
Mac Cosmetics Advent Calendar 2020
AVAILABLE – BUY NOW
If you love classic Mac Cosmetic shades then you’ll love the Mac Cosmetics Advent Calendar for 2020.
Firstly, this is called the “BOOM BOOM WOW” advent calendar for Mac 2020.
Included in the Advent Calendar are all minis of products ranging from lipstick to the popular fix plus product.
The good thing is that the eyeshadows come in a full size! If you love Mac eyeshadows you’ll want to get your hands on this.
The Mac Cosmetics Advent Calendar 2020 is one of the hottest products for the holidays. Click to get yourself on the wait list now.
Reasons to buy:
- Classic Mac formula
- Eyeshadow is full size
- Beautiful packaging
Reasons not to buy:
- Need to get on wait list
There you have my list of the best makeup advent calendars 2020! If you bookmark this page I will continue to add to this list!
Let me know if you’ve found any other makeup advent calendars 2020 that you would like me to report on or share with me.