Every holiday season—whether you’re a little kid or fully functioning adult—there’s something exciting about opening up the little slot on your Advent calendar each day to a surprising little treat—and the evolution of these traditional Christmas countdowns has been impressive to watch! From the basic cardboard calendars filled with a simple square of chocolate to high-end Advent calendars fully stocked with goodies galore, there’s definitely something for everyone. Here, we’re sharing our favorite options, for prices as low as $5. Happy shopping!
Shop cheap beauty Advent calendars under $26
There’s nothing we love more than good quality, affordable cosmetics, and who doesn’t want to wake up each morning to a new makeup product to test out? Here, a few of our favorite beauty Advent calendars that won’t break the bank!
Walmart: AOLIKOKO Makeup Advent Calendar 2025
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From nail polish and manicure products to makeup for eyes, lips and face, you won’t want to pass up on this affordable Advent calendar, costing just $25.98 for 24 items!
Walmart: Danieerclosy Beauty Advent Calendar 2023
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Stock up this holiday season with this Walmart steal, and enjoy a wide range of products from skincare to hair accessories for only $15!
Target: Happy Beauty Days 12-Day Advent Calendar Gift Set
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Target is bringing on the holiday spirit with their $20 beauty Advent Calendar set! This 12-day set includes popular products from brands like E.l.f cosmetics, Revlon, L’Oreal and more, with one reviewer raving it’s a “Great advent calendar for the price!”
Ulta: 12 Days of Beauty
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Ulta certainly knows what they’re doing when it comes to beauty, and their set of 12 products for $22.50 is sure to delight. The set includes eyeshadows, lip products and more wrapped up in an adorable Ferris-Wheel-like package this holiday season.
Fill your tummy with tasty treats as low as $5
Who are we to turn down a little piece of chocolate each day during the holiday season? Here, our favorite low-priced food Advent calendars.
Target: Christmas Mini Chocolate Countdown Calendar
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Enjoy a unique chocolate truffle each day of the month with Target’s Mini Chocolate Countdown calendar, costing just $5! “Cute design, really good chocolate and a great price. Please bring back for next year!” raved one reviewer.
Costco: Lindt Teddy Advent Calendar, Assorted Chocolates
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Lindt is known around the world for their delicious melt-in-your-mouth chocolate, and Costco has got the cutest Lindt Teddy Advent calendar, packed with 27 of the tasty treats for just $22.69!
World Market: Borgo de’ Medici Italian Cookie Advent Calendar
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Cookies go hand in hand with Christmas, and this Italian Cookie Advent calendar sold at World Market is just what we’re looking for this holiday season! Feast on a variety of traditional Italian cookies, from plain and chocolate canestrelli cookies to chocolate and almond biscotti, cocoa and chocolate drop cookies, limonchello cookies and more for just $25! “Nice alternative to chocolate,” said one fan.
Fill your own Advent calendar: Prices under $25!
If you don’t want to spend big on a high-end Advent calendar, stock up on one of these affordable options and fill each box with dollar-store trinkets, feel-good notes or candy!
Walmart: Empty Advent Boxes Christmas Countdown Calendar 24 Days Gift Boxes
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Made from high-quality, sturdy cardboard, this festive Advent calendar contains 24 spacious boxes, perfect for a variety of fun fillings! Get it from Walmart for just $19.99!
Etsy: DIY Advent Calendar Box
When it comes to unique finds that are high quality and well-priced, Etsy is the place to go. Plus, supporting smaller, independent artists and craftsmen is always something we can get behind! This fill-it-yourself Advent calendar consists of different-sized boxes, perfect for a variety of presents that you can cater to your family, and at just $19.95 (currently on sale for just $9.97!), this is a holiday season steal.
Target: Christmas Gingerbread House Countdown
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The small slots on this gingerbread house Advent calendar allow for a tiny piece of candy or trinket, but it’s ornate enough that it doubles as a stunning piece of decor for your home, coming in at just $25! “The quality is great!,” wrote one reviewer. “It’s a hard, painted wood, so I feel like this could be something we have for many, many years!”
A few of our favorite splurges—no more than $55!
If you’re looking to spend a little extra on your Advent calendar in exchange for a few more highly coveted items, we’ve got you covered with the best of the best—while still keeping it somewhat reasonable when it comes to price!
Bonne Maman: New 2025 Limited Edition Advent Calendar
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Though $55 might seem out of your price range for an Advent calendar, this one comes with 24 small jars of spreads, jellies and jams, guaranteed to last you well beyond the holiday season. Plus, opening up the new tab each day and experiencing the surprise of which flavor you’ll get is pure Christmas magic! Get it on their site.
Anthropologie: The 12 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar
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You can’t go wrong with perfume and skincare, and when you take a peek at the products and brands included, from Caudalie to Murad and L’Occitane, $50 is a steal for this 12-day calendar of festive finds with a value of $138!
H&M: Bath and Body Advent Calendar
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Get your hands on 24 beauty products for $45 this holiday season! You won’t want to miss out on the makeup, skincare and self-care items filling this H&M holiday Advent calendar.
