Can you believe it? There are just 12 days left before Christmas. I think this is the time when most people are in a frenzy, panicking and crowding malls, trying to complete their Christmas shopping. Fortunately for me, I did a majority of my purchases online. Now I’m just crossing my fingers and praying they come in time, so I can wrap them all nice and pretty before parties.
If you haven’t completed your gift shopping yet, here are some great ideas for the health and beauty lover in your life. Out with the traditional ‘chocolate advent calendars‘. This time, I found some really interesting ones that will sure delight that lucky person on your list. ADVENT CALENDARS! What could be better than 12 days of surprise?! A gift that keeps on giving….for 12 days. I WANT THEM ALL!!
Trendmebeauty’s Top 12 – Advent Calendar Picks
BareMinerals – Countdown to Gorgeous
One pretty gift box, 24 days of makeup surprises
Ulta- 12 Days of Beauty
A beauty surprise, featuring trendy and unique formulas design to inspire your creativity
- 1 Liquid Highlighter (0.03 oz)
- 1 Dazzling Lip Gloss (0.3 oz)
- 1 Tinted Lip Balm (0.13 oz)
- 1 Brow Pencil (0.03 oz)
- 1 Gold Glitter Mascara (0.04 oz)
- 1 Lip Gloss Stain (0.03 oz)
- 1 Inner Rim Eyeliner (0.03 oz)
- 1 Bouncy Blush (0.11 oz)
- 1 Foil Rock Eyeshadow (0.11 oz)
- 1 Gel Bounce Eyeshadow (0.06 oz)
- 1 Oil-free Eye Makeup Remover (15 ct)
- 1 Temporary Tattoo Sheet
Cost $18 USD
Charlotte Tilbury- World of Legendary Parties
CT Beauty Secrets In 12 Magical Makeup Cabinets
Collection includes:
- Mini Magic Cream®
- Mini Wonderglow®
- Mini Multi Miracle Glow
- Mini Goddess Skin Clay Mask
- Mini Take It All Off Eye Makeup Remover
- Mini Supermodel Body
- Full Size Eyes to Mesmerise: Marie Antoinette
- Full Size K.I.S.S.I.N.G.® Lipstick: Penelope Pink
- Full Size Colour Chameleon: Black Diamonds
- Full Size EXCLUSIVE Pocket Pout: Jessica Red
- Mini Legendary Lashes
- Full Size Lip Lustre: Sweet Stiletto.
Available at Charlotte Tilbury
Cost $200 USD
Benefit Cosmetics – Girl o’clock rock mini bestsellers set
Set of 12 rockin’ Benefit bestsellers
Collection includes:
• the POREfessional mini | 3.0 mL / 0.1 US fl. oz.
• they’re real! mascara mini | 3.0 g Net wt. 0.1 oz.
• benetint mini | 2.5 mL / 0.08 US fl. oz.
• posietint mini | 2.5 mL / 0.08 US fl. oz.
• they’re real! remover mini | 7.5 mL / 0.25 US fl. oz.
• it’s potent! eye cream mini | 3.0 g Net wt. 0.1 oz.
• lollitintmini | 2.5 mL / 0.08 US fl. oz.
• hoola mini | 3.0 g Net wt. 0.1 oz.
• dandelion mini | 3.0 g Net wt. 0.1 oz.
• BADgal lashmini | 4.0 g Net wt. 0.14 oz.
• high beam mini | 2.5 mL / 0.08 US fl. oz.
• ultra plush lip gloss in lollibop mini | 6.5 mL / 0.22 US fl. oz.
Available at Benefit Cosmetics
Cost $59 USD
Saje- 12 Days of Wellness
Twelve days of giving, twelve days of wellness
Collection includes:
NYX Cosmetics- Wanderlust Advent Calendar
Discover a world of velvety, rich color inside this limited-edition collection
Lancome- 24 Beauty Wishes
Celebrate this Christmas Eve countdown with Lancôme
LUSH- 12 Days Of Christmas
12 limited edition holiday treats inside a reusable hat box
Bath and shower lovers, unite! This gift is great for anyone who loves baths and showers.
Cost $99.95 CAD
Makeup Revolution – 12 Days of Christmas
-1x Aqua Priming Base
-1x Strobe Cream
-1x Lipgloss Set
-1x Pro Go Mini Brush Set
-1x Pro Fixing Spray
-1x Blush Palette
-1x Strobe Palette
-1x Brow Palette
-3x Eyeshadow Palettes
Cost $58.34 CAD
12 Days of Beauty
Get merry and bright with the 12 Days of Beauty Faves
- Pacifica Kale Detox Deep Cleaning Face Wash -.5 oz
- Pixi by Petra Skin treats Glow Tonic -.5oz
- Umberto Beverly Hills Lifting Powder -.16 oz
- SinfulColors Professional Nail Color -.5 oz
- Burt’s Bees Beeswax Lip Balm Tin – 8.5 grams
- Laneige Water Sleeping Mask -.5 oz
- ME! Bath Mini Ice Cream Bath Soak – 2 oz
- NYX Xtreme Lip Cream -.23 oz
- Nexxus Comb Thru Finishing Mist – 1.5 oz
- Mayfair Soap Foundry Bod Creme in Sea Lily Jasmine 1 oz
- ACURE Day Cream Gotu Kola Stem Cell + CGF – 1 oz
- eco tools Kabuki Brush
Cost $24.99 USD
David’s Tea- 24 Days of Tea
Magical tea-filled advent calendar, behind each door, hides a single serving of tea.
- hot chocolate
- snow day
- cardamom french toast
- coconut cream
- coffee cake
- nutty and spice
- english toffee
- forever nuts
- bear trap
- kashmiri chai
- chocolate covered almond
- spiced apple
- sweet almond green
- creme caramel rooibos
- genmaicha
- sleigh ride
- strawberry rhubarb parfait
- jumpy monkey
- santa’s secret
- green passionfruit
- irish breakfast
- serenity now
- ginger pear
- apple cider
Cost $40 USD
Bodyshop- Beauty Advent Calendar
Countdown to the holidays in skin-loving style
Collection includes:
• Spiced Apple Shower Gel 60ml
• White Mini Bath Lily
• Vitamin E Moisture Cream 15ml
• Frosted Berries Softening Body-Gel Lotion 60ml
• Soft Facial Cleansing Sponge
• Lip Liner – Clover Pink 1.1g
• Small Pencil Sharpener
• Coconut Bar Soap 100g
• Slanted Tweezers
• Strawberry Lip Butter 10ml
• Vanilla Chai Body Lotion 60ml
• Eye Definer – Black 1.1g
• Eyelash Curler
• British Rose Shower Gel 60ml
• Eyeshadow Brush
• Mango Body Whip 60ml
• Nail File
• Camomile Gentle Eye Makeup Remover 60ml
• Shea Lip Butter 10ml
• Polynesian Island Tiare Shower Gel 60ml
• Brow and Lash Brush/Comb
• Pink Grapefruit Hand Cream 30ml
• Colour Crush™ Nail Polish – Just Peachy or Frosting Fancy
• Strawberry Body Butter 200ml
• Oils of Life™ Intensely Revitalising Sleeping Cream 5ml & Eye Mask
*Contents may vary
Cost $75 CAD
I’m going to start posting these every year, and hopefully ahead of time so you can still grab them online and in stores before it’s too late. Times-a-ticking so pick one up, or several, and get them now!
