Once the Christmas aisle comes out at Woolies, we know the most wonderful time of year is swiftly approaching. It’s high time to make your naughty and nice list but for a festive approach, may we suggest some of the best advent calendars to make gift-giving incredibly simple this year?

The magic of an advent calendar isn’t just that it’s pre-wrapped (well kinda), but the fact that they contain an assortment of trinkets to open daily leading up to the 25th. The excitement of this age-old tradition certainly isn’t reserved for children, as there is a crop of chic, modern calendars to surprise any of your loved ones. For gifts to cozy up at home with and skincare salves for the beauty obsessed, you’ll find calendars of candles, skincare and makeup faves. No matter what you choose, these will surely delight any receiver. Ahead, shop the 15 best advent calendars of 2022.

KOKO BLACK | Advent Calendars

Available at Koko Black from $39.90

Choose from two decadent advent calendars filled with 24 delicious bites. A Very Koko Advent Calendar includes handcrafted milk chocolate tiles, while The Christmas Advent Calendar brings a range of their favourite Christmas pralines such as the Hazelnut Crisp, Almond Praline and Milk Sienna Strawberry.

LIQUOR LOOT | Gin Advent Calendar + Tonic Pairing

Available at Liquor Loot for $369.00

One for the Gin lovers, Liquor Loots Gin advent calendar includes 24x 30ml bottles of premium gins plus 24x 150ml FeverTree Tonics to pair. Included in the calendar is a new release of a limited run from Scapegrace Uncommon Gin, a stylish 44N Gin distilled in the French Riviera town of Grasse, and a Threefold GSM 2022 Vintage.

SWAROVSKI | Annual Edition 2022 Advent Calendar

Available from Swarovski for $1,200.00

Don’t fancy another beauty advent, how about a sumptuous crystal calendar instead? Spend a bright and merry countdown to Christmas with 25 expertly cut crystal creations, including exclusive designs to this limited edition calendar featuring much-loved Swarovski characters like Mo the cow and Ricci the moose.

MAC | BURSTING WITH SURPRISES ADVENT CALENDAR

Available at MAC Cosmetics for $360.00

Packaged in a gorgeous keepsake box lavished with 24 mini and major surprises to unbox daily. Featuring your favourite Fix+ Setting Spray, Lipsticks and Technakohl Liner with 16 full-sized products valued at $792.

GLASSHOUSE | 24 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS ADVENT CALENDAR

Available at Glasshouse for $250.00

Gift your loved one with mini versions of Glasshouses’ 24 most indulgent products with a little bit of something from each fragrance family. It’s a no-brainer gift for those who live for fine fragrances or a clever way to discover new fragrances as a gift for yourself.

debortoli | Wine Advent Calendar 2022

Available at DeBortoli for $159.95

Who wouldn’t love a bonbon filled with wine? This year, DeBortoli’s advent calendar is curated with specially selected award-winning wines including Noble One, one of their most awarded wines with over 182 trophies and 505 gold medals to date.

NET-A-PORTER | 25 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar

Available at NET-A-PORTER for $440.00

One we look forward to every year and one that sells out faster than you can say Santa! This year’s calendar is filled with 25 of 2022’s beauty heroes, favourites and best sellers – think Charlotte Tilbury, Dr Barbara Sturm and Westman Atelier.

MISSOMA | Jewellery Advent Calendar 2022

Available at Selfridges for $590.00

Jewellery is particularly coveted this time of year, and this keepsake jewellery box advent is made extra special with a lid, mirror and 12 pull-out draws filled with earrings, necklaces, bracelets and anklets.

CHARLOTTE TILBURY | CHARLOTTE’S DIAMOND CHEST OF BEAUTY STARS

Available at Charlotte Tilbury for $295.00

The ultimate pick-up for all things Charlotte Tilbury is Tilbury’s chest of drawers filled with $465 worth of makeup and skin-care salves suitable for any beauty enthusiast. From her viral highlighters to magic creams, all necessary for a head-turning glow.

L’OCCITANE | Premium Advent Calendar

Available at L’Occitane for $199.00

Add a touch of French luxury to someone’s self-care ritual every night of the week with 24 of L’Occitanes best selling products. We can’t think of a better way to discover their premium skincare, haircare and Provençal scents.

HAPPY SOCKS | Gift Set Socks Advent Calendar 24-Pack

Available from The Iconic for $399.00

Make this advent calendar your gift of choice for the person in your family that’s always missing a sock. If there isn’t enough joy in their sock draw, this will surely put the festivities back in. Included are 24 pairs of socks made from soft organic cotton in a host of vibrant patterns and saturated solids.

T2 | Sip the Future Hello Teabag Advent Calendar

Available from T2 for $45.00

Allow T2’s advent calendar to broaden your tea horizons with 24 individually wrapped teas from Christmas Breakfast to Sticky Date delight and Tummy Tea. You’ll be quite the tea expert by Christmas.

AMAZON | Amazon Beauty 2022 Advent Calendar

Available on Amazon for $150.00

Amazon Australia’s bespoke Beauty Advent Calendar showcases 24 hero products from brands such as Grown Alchemist, Foreo, Essie, Bioderma, and Rimmel to name a few, totaling a value of over $400.

GO-TO | 12 Days Of Go-To

Available on Go-To for $150.00

For every set sold, Go-To will be donating $1 to Foodbank, Australia’s largest food relief organisation. If this isn’t the greatest initiative at this time of year teamed with 12 days of treats for 12/10 skin, then we have no idea what is.

CLARINS | Advent Calendar – 24 Windows

Available from Clarins for $160.00

For a fancy and festive Christmas countdown, you’ll find 24 iconic surprises to discover from skincare, body care and make-up including Clarins iconic Beauty Flash Balm.