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There is nothing quite like the start of the holiday season, the thrill of the countdown, and the general buzz of excitement in the air. No matter your age, theres an undeniable magic that we can all agree defines December. There are many ways to celebrate the countdown to Christmas, and none better than a great advent calendar. Gone are the days of sub-par chocolate, todays advent calendars boast a curated selection of the finest treats from your favourite brands - a highlights reel to set the tone for the most wonderful time of the year.
We have rounded up ten of our favourite advent calendars, from beauty essentials, to daily coffee rituals, and something for the young (or young at heart). Shop our favourites, all available in Newmarket, and let the countdown begin!
This MECCA Max Mini Marvels 12-piece Advent Calendar contains 12 essential products that are a must-have for any beauty bag. Loaded with makeup essentials like clear brow gel, primer, and blush as well as setting spray, mini highlight and lip oil to have you completely covered this holiday season.
$76 Available at MECCA
Chocolate lovers - this one's for you. Tony's Chocolonely have brought their countdown calendar to our shores so you can indulge with 24 tiny tony's bars in 10 different flavours of Fairtrade chocolate. So whether you share them round, hang them on the tree, or keep them for yourself, it will be a very merry Christmas countdown!
$44.90 Available at Smith & Caughey's.
The perfect advent for kids - and no sugar in sight. This Advent from Smiggle has 25 days of super surprises and sweet scented stationery. or grab the Bath & Beauty advent full of hair ties, bubble wands, nail polish, body wash and so much more.
$119.98 Available at Smiggle
Glasshouse Fragrances are bringing the Christmas magic this year with 24 indulgent gifts. From mini candles, to lip balm, hand cream, body lotion, fragrance and more, this advent is not to be missed. All wrapped up in the most beautiful, Christmas themed house. Add this one to your must-see list.
$299 Available at Life Pharmacy
Nespresso are bringing the festive spirit with a beautifully packaged selection of Nespresso coffee behind 23 doors and a Limited Edition coffee mug to enjoy as a daily ritual right through until Christmas.
$85 Available at Nespresso
Celebrate the countdown to Christmas with the cult-classic LUSH Advent Calendar, packed with 25 bath, body, shower and fragrance products to have you smelling fresh as a daisy. Brining you all the Lush favourites - bath bombs, bubble bars, shower gel and a delicious Gingerbread lip scrub, make sure you check this one out.
$390 Available at LUSH
Enjoy 12 days of REVLON with this gorgeous advent perfect for the beauty buff. This beautifully packaged set contains all the must haves for summer including REVLON Nail enamel, Lipstick, lip liner, blush, illuminator and mascara. The full size products will have you covered for all your summer beauty looks!
$139.95 Available at Farmers
LEGO is once again delivering on all things fun, for all ages this Christmas with their LEGO Friends Advent Calendar. Each door opens to reveal a mini-doll, micro-doll (including some very cute LEGO pets!) or mini build to make the countdown to Christmas extra special.
$54 Available at The Warehouse
This grown up advent calendar contains 24x 50ml bottles of award-winning Little Biddy Gins and spirits. Try out their Classic, Pink, Gold Label, Snow and Wild Rain Vodka as well as their Hazy Spiced Apple Gin an a selection of Liqueur's and toast to the festive season in style.
$249.99 Available at LiquorLand
Step up your desk set up with this kikki.K advent calendar, packed full of their most loved products. Beautifully packaged and containing 25 individually wrapped parcels with everything from notepads, to lifestyle accessories, writing tools and essentials, you will be ready to start the new year and tackle those goals head on.
$209 Available at kikki.K
To make Christmas gifting even easier this year, we are rounding up our top picks for the beauty lover, for the secret santa gift, for the little ones and more! View our gift edit's and more shopping news here.
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