Make New York Post a Preferred Source New York Post Composite Beauty Advent calendars are having their moment, but finding one that feels worth the money is another story. Enter the Created for Macy’s 25-Days of Beauty Advent Calendar Set: a 25-day countdown packed with recognizable beauty brands, skincare staples, makeup must-haves and fragrance finds — all for less than $70.
Originally priced at $99, the calendar is currently discounted to $69.30, so it’s already a fit for anyone who loves a luxury beauty discovery without the luxury-sized bill. Even better? Macy’s puts the collection’s total value at $350. That’s a lot of Christmas morning excitement for less than $70.
And unlike some recent Advent calendar controversies, this one appears to have put a little more thought into what goes behind those closed doors.
Inside are 25 beauty surprises spanning skincare, makeup, haircare and fragrance. We’re talking recognizable names rather than a drawer full of forgettable filler: Benefit, Bobbi Brown, Clinique, Lancôme, Shiseido, Caudalie, Carolina Herrera, Dolce&Gabbana, Elizabeth Arden, Sunday Riley and Peter Thomas Roth all make an appearance.
The skincare selection is pretty incredible, too. The Advent Calendar includes:
Makeup lovers aren’t left out, either. The lineup includes the following:
Then there’s the fragrance offering, which feels especially generous for an advent calendar at this price. Miniature scents from Balmain, Carolina Herrera and Jimmy Choo bring a little designer glamour to the countdown.
Haircare and body treats round things out, including DS Laboratories Revita High-Performance Hair Density Shampoo, Fatboy Hair Perfect Putty, Sutra Beauty Heat Guard Blowout Cream, TONYMOLY’s foot peeling shoes and Wander Beauty Gold Eye Masks.
And honestly, after the recent Skims Advent Calendar debacle, we’re particularly appreciative of an advent calendar that understands the assignment. Skims found itself facing a wave of criticism over its $148, 12-day accessories calendar, with its much-discussed contents including hair ties, bobby pins, keychains and other small accessories. The backlash became so intense that the brand offered disappointed customers refunds or store credit.
No shade to a good scrunchie, but if we’re spending our holiday money on a beauty countdown, we’d quite like some actual beauty products, thank you very much.
Ultimately, Macy’s has delivered an Advent Calendar that makes the countdown feel worthwhile: established beauty brands, a genuinely varied selection and a claimed $350 retail value for a fraction of that price. Now that’s an Advent calendar to grab ASAP.
This article was written by Victoria McDonnell, New York Post Commerce Journalist & Content Strategist, who has spent countless hours researching, testing hundreds of products and comparing the latest makeup, skincare, hair and beauty items and trends to determine what’s truly worth your hard-earned cash. She evaluates formulas, textures, ingredients and more, in addition to consulting medical and industry experts. Some of Victoria’s latest conquests include testing the best sheet masks on the market, and a rinse-and-repeat review of the best shampoos for all hair types and budgets. Victoria, who received a beauty industry essentials certification from the Fashion Institute of Technology, has been creating shopping guides for the New York Post since 2021 and previously held positions at Insider Reviews and CNN Underscored.
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