best beauty advent calendar-expert recommendations to choose

i have been researching the best beauty advent calendar this year since im planning to treat myself (and maybe a few friends!) to something fun and festive for the holidays. i went through reviews on Good Housekeeping Allure and Elle and honestly there are so many great options that its tough to choose just one! i checked out a few on Amazon and these two really stood out
Beauty Advent Calendar 2025 Makeup Advent Calendar for Women Teen Girls 24 Days Bath and Body Gifts Sets Christmas Gifts Baskets Skincare Beauty Gift Baskets
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=best+beauty+advent+calendar+for+women+teen+girls+24+days+bath+and+body+girls+sets+christmas+gifts+baskets
Sephora Advent Calendar 2025 Moving Lights Advent Calendar 24 Surprises including Makeup Care Bathroom Products or Accessories
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=trendy+beauty+advent+calendar+Sephora+makeup+care+bathroom+products+accessories
im mostly looking for something that feels luxurious but still good value for money with a nice mix of skincare makeup and maybe a few pampering goodies like bath bombs or hand creams. i dont want too many filler items just a calendar that feels exciting to open every day leading up to Christmas.
Has anyone here tried either of these or found another beauty advent calendar worth recommending? id love to hear which ones actually have useful fullsize or deluxe items instead of just samples.
What would you all say is the best beauty advent calendar for 2025? :christmas_tree::lipstick:

i actually bought the Sephora Advent Calendar 2025 last year the one with the moving lights and it was such a fun unboxing experience! The packaging was absolutely gorgeous, but a few of the items were sample-sized, which felt a bit underwhelming for the price. Still, it looked beautiful on my vanity.

Has anyone tried the L’OCCiTANE Advent Calendar this season? i had it in 2023 and honestly loved the scents and the quality of their mini hand creams. The only downside was that most of the items were small travel sizes. if you’re into pampering or self-care, though, it’s worth it.

Between the e.l.f. Love at Frost Sight 12-Day Advent Calendar and the Beauty Advent Calendar 2025, i think e.l.f. gives better value. it’s vegan, cruelty-free, and the shades were surprisingly festive. The only thing is it’s just 12 days, not 24, so it ends too quickly.

Hey everyone!
I have tried both brands before — L’OCCITANE for skincare and Revolution for makeup. Both are great depending on what you like. I might actually get the Beauty Advent Calendar for Women 2025 this year for something different.

The Advent Calendar for Adults Spa Christmas Edition sounds perfect for people who prefer body care over makeup. I think it’s a really relaxing way to count down to Christmas. But still, L’OCCITANE is hard to beat for luxury.
Here is the product link which I used to order this product

https://www.amazon.com/LOVERY-Calendar-Christmas-Stocking-Countdown/dp/B0B5ZFGS6T?th=1

i’m debating between Sephora’s 2024 Moving Lights Calendar (page 1) and the L’OCCiTANE one (page 1, row 2). Sephora’s feels trendier, but L’OCCiTANE has that luxury spa feel. i’d go for L’OCCiTANE if you prefer skincare over makeup.