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23 of the Best Advent Calendars for Adults (Because, Nope, They’re Not Just for Kids)

Every little pocket will spark a ~moment of joy~ this holiday season.

By Hanna Flanagan, Annabel Iwegbue and Kim Duong
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Ahead, super exciting news that’s potentially a hot take: It’s advent calendar szn! Even though most people are focused on Halloween right now, I say October is fair game for holiday collections. Sue me! But your favorite brands agree, as many of them have already launched their 2022 advent calendars, which is why we’re bringing you this list of the 23 best adult advent calendars money can buy.

I know you're probably thinking advent calendars might seem like a tradition meant for kids (you may even have memories of opening up a present each day when you were little!), but there are plenty of ones out there for adults to enjoy too. We’re talking about ones with luxury candles, makeup, and even alcohol hidden behind each day’s flap.

So whether you’re looking for a clever way to count down the final days of 2022 or you just want to treat your drinking buddy to a shot (or 20), you can check out some advent calendars for the adults to enjoy this year, below!

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if you want to totally restock your beauty cabinet

Revolve Beauty Advent Calendar

Beauty Advent Calendar
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if you want to totally restock your beauty cabinet

Revolve Beauty Advent Calendar

$150 at Revolve

If you're in the market for an advent calendar with a wide variety of products, look no further than this beautiful bb! Inside, you’ll find 24 best-sellers across Revolve’s skincare, makeup, hair, and home categories (a whopping $580 value!). The highlights? A Boy Smells candle, Supergoop sunscreen, Tan Luxe gradual tan lotion, and Augustinus Bader moisturizer.

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if you want to ~expand~ your palette

In Good Taste Wine Advent Calendar

Wine Advent Calendar
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if you want to ~expand~ your palette

In Good Taste Wine Advent Calendar

This party-friendly advent calendar comes with 24 mini bottles of reds, whites, and rosès sourced from Spain, Sicily, California, and beyond. Because what are the holidays if not an excuse to drink copious amounts of wine? Just kidding…kind of.

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if you love to travel

Sugoi Mart 30 Days of Japan Advent Calendar

30 Days of Japan Advent Calendar
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if you love to travel

Sugoi Mart 30 Days of Japan Advent Calendar

Now 34% Off

Discover the wonders of Japanese pop culture with this 30-window advent calendar. Inside, you’ll find snacks, toys, games, collectibles, plushies, and more unique gifts that’ll scratch your travel itch (even if a trip to Asia isn’t in the cards this year).

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if you like to stick with tradition

Sugarfina 24 Tastes of Christmas Advent Calendar

24 Tastes of Christmas Advent Calendar
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if you like to stick with tradition

Sugarfina 24 Tastes of Christmas Advent Calendar

Now 54% Off

We’ve got some pretty out-of-the-box (pun intended) advent calendars on this list, but there’s something so special about a classic holiday-themed version like this one. Plus, each drawer contains not just one but four (!!!) pieces of candy.

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if you want to switch up your skincare routine

Kiehl's Advent Calendar Holiday Skincare Gift Set

Advent Calendar Holiday Skincare Gift Set
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if you want to switch up your skincare routine

Kiehl's Advent Calendar Holiday Skincare Gift Set

Now 25% Off

An advent calendar of 24 cleansers, face masks, facial serums, moisturizers, and more could very well be intimidating. But if you know anything about Kiehl’s, you know their skincare products are straightforward, dependable, and suitable for a variety of skin types. Like your Kiehl's moisturizer is definitely the one your boyfriend steals when you're not looking because it "makes his face feel soft" and doesn't irritate his skin lol. Which is why this advent calendar is perfect for anyone on your list (or keeping for yourself to test new products).

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if you love fancy soaps

L'Occitane Classic Advent Calendar

Classic Advent Calendar
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if you love fancy soaps

L'Occitane Classic Advent Calendar

Now 79% Off

Once you experience the magic of a L'Occitane cream, it's kind of impossible to use anything else. Dip your toes into the luxe beauty brand with this giftable set of travel-sized products, including nourishing shea-enriched formulas hand creams, body lotions, and soaps. (Warning: You'll definitely be splurging on the full-size versions when these run out.)

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if whiskey is your drink

Jack Daniels Jack Daniel Advent Calendar

Jack Daniel Advent Calendar
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if whiskey is your drink

Jack Daniels Jack Daniel Advent Calendar

Whiskey lovers will be very into Jack Daniel’s holiday countdown set. It’s got 20 mini bottles of Jack’s different flavors, like Tennessee Fire, Tennessee Honey, and Gentleman Jack.

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if you’re a crocheting machine

1dogwoof Crochet Pattern Bundle: Amigurumi Advent Calendar

Crochet Pattern Bundle: Amigurumi Advent Calendar
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if you’re a crocheting machine

1dogwoof Crochet Pattern Bundle: Amigurumi Advent Calendar

Not your typical advent calendar, this here is a set of 25 crochet patterns, so you can knit up a cute lil surprise every day.

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If you can't live without coffee

Keurig Advent Calendar Variety Pack Single Serve Pods

Advent Calendar Variety Pack Single Serve Pods
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If you can't live without coffee

Keurig Advent Calendar Variety Pack Single Serve Pods

Now 20% Off

Coffee lovers, rejoice! This Keurig advent calendar will give you something to look forward to when you have to crawl out of bed on those freezing winter mornings—which are, unfortunately, right around the corner. Inside, you'll find 24 unique, holiday-themed coffee and cocoa flavors from brands like The Original Donut Shop, McCafé, Kahlúa, and Cinnabon.

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if you're a new yorker

New York Puzzle Company New Yorker City Advent Calendar Jigsaw Puzzle

New Yorker City Advent Calendar Jigsaw Puzzle
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if you're a new yorker

New York Puzzle Company New Yorker City Advent Calendar Jigsaw Puzzle

If you’re hosting people over the holidays, having something to keep them entertained (and out of your way lol) is crucial. This New York City-themed advent calendar doubles as a 1,000-piece puzzle, which will definitely do the trick.

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if you like non-traditional holiday decor

Williams Sonoma Dolly Parton Advent Calendar

Dolly Parton Advent Calendar
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if you like non-traditional holiday decor

Williams Sonoma Dolly Parton Advent Calendar

Cue Nicki Minaj quote: "No I don't think you understand...I'm OBSESSED." If the outside design doesn't convince you (?!), the inside is filled with individually wrapped candies.

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if you’re a dog person

Himalayan Pet Supply Himalayan Pet Supply Best Friend's Advent Calendar Dog Treats

Himalayan Pet Supply Best Friend's Advent Calendar Dog Treats
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if you’re a dog person

Himalayan Pet Supply Himalayan Pet Supply Best Friend's Advent Calendar Dog Treats

This one is technically geared toward our furry friends, but there’s no better gift than seeing your dog get all excited, right? Surprise your doggo with a new treat every day using this calendar for pups.

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if you're a tea drinker

Davids Tea 24 Days of Tea

24 Days of Tea
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if you're a tea drinker

Davids Tea 24 Days of Tea

Preparing for the holidays can be stressful—24 days of soothing and calming tea blends is exactly what the doctor ordered.

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if you like statement socks

Happy Socks Advent Sock Calendar Gift Set

Advent Sock Calendar Gift Set
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if you like statement socks

Happy Socks Advent Sock Calendar Gift Set

If your washing machine eats your socks like mine, you need to add this advent calendar that features 24 pairs of winter holiday socks to your cart.

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if you love colorful decor

FORVR Mood Holiday Candle Advent Calendar

Holiday Candle Advent Calendar
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if you love colorful decor

FORVR Mood Holiday Candle Advent Calendar

Founded by OG YouTuber Jackie Aina, FORVR Mood offers candles made of 100 percent natural coconut-soy wax. The brand's 2022 advent calendar features 12 miniature candles with scents from original core collections and bestsellers.

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if you want something fancy

Acqua Di Parma 25-Piece Advent Calendar

25-Piece Advent Calendar
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if you want something fancy

Acqua Di Parma 25-Piece Advent Calendar

Before you freak out at the price point, here’s a little taste of what’s inside this glorious holiday gift: beautiful colognes and fragrances, shower gel, body lotion, shampoo, conditioner, and much more. All in all, this advent calendar provides a complete overview of everything the iconic Italian luxury brand has to offer.

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if you want to use it as decor

West Elm Meri Meri Felt Advent Calendar

Meri Meri Felt Advent Calendar
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if you want to use it as decor

West Elm Meri Meri Felt Advent Calendar

Sure, you’re shopping for adult advent calendars, but sometimes the best part of the holiday season is reliving childhood memories. This felt design features whimsical gifts and treats that’ll take you right back to being young and innocent. <3

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If you're obsessed with candles

Voluspa Japonica Archive 12 Embossed Glass Candles Gift Set

Japonica Archive 12 Embossed Glass Candles Gift Set
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If you're obsessed with candles

Voluspa Japonica Archive 12 Embossed Glass Candles Gift Set

Twelve mini votives from your fave candle brand? Down. Either light one up every day or save ’em for the rest of winter.

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if ya love chocolate

Godiva Chocolatier Holiday Advent Calendar

Holiday Advent Calendar
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if ya love chocolate

Godiva Chocolatier Holiday Advent Calendar

You can't go wrong with a box of ~fancy~ chocolates (especially when they're shaped like Santa Claus lol).

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if your Keurig is your best friend

Specialty Division K-Cup Christmas Coffee Gift

K-Cup Christmas Coffee Gift
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if your Keurig is your best friend

Specialty Division K-Cup Christmas Coffee Gift

Now 43% Off

If you look forward to seeing your beautiful Keurig every morning, treat it to some holiday-flavored K-Cups. It’ll be fun to enjoy a different festive coffee every day!

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Hanna Flanagan

Hanna Flanagan is an associate shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, sharing her recommendations for everything from denim and eye creams to coffee mugs and silk sheets. Before joining Cosmopolitan, she wrote fashion, beauty, and lifestyle content at People (so, yes, she’s basically a professional product tester at this point). Follow her on Instagram for photos of Timothée Chalamet and #OOTD mirror pics. 

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Annabel Iwegbue is an editorial assistant who covers entertainment, beauty, fashion & astrology. When she's not writing, she's either deep in her TikTok FYP or harassing people for their birth chart info. Follow Annabel on Instagram here where her account is mostly dedicated to posting Britney Spears songs on her story.
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Senior Shopping Editor

Kim Duong is the senior shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, overseeing shopping coverage online for all things fashion, lifestyle, beauty, and sex. When she's not musing about which products are actually worth your hard-earned cash, she's also writing (sometimes slightly unhinged) fashion content in print. You can find her previous writing in Refinery29, InStyle, Travel + Leisure, and StyleCaster. Follow her on Instagram for bottomless cute dog content and did-that-really-happen-to-me story times in her highlights. 

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