21 best advent calendars for teens that are trending on TikTok
Counting down to Christmas goes far beyond the chocolates you find behind perforated windows these days. 13-19 year-olds will tell you one the best advent calendars for teens is what they really want.
When us adults have beauty advent calendars packed with cult favourite skincare and makeup, jewellery advent calendars filled by the best jewellery brands, and alternative advent calendars stuffed with everything from alcohol to Lego to look forward to every year, who can blame them?
Whether you’re shopping for creative gifts for teen girls, teen boys, or tweens, these cleverly packaged sets are a fun, interactive way to build excitement all month long. Just don’t wait too long – many of this year’s most popular picks are already selling fast, and several of the limited-edition ones in our roundup are nearly gone.
How we test advent calendars
At Glamour, we take advent calendar testing seriously – because who wants a disappointing countdown to Christmas? We’ve enlisted our editors to open and review every teen-friendly advent calendar that lands on our desks, and we’ve been unboxing and testing since August, with new launches added throughout the season. We even scrolled TikTok to see which calendars are going viral among teens, so you know we’re keeping our finger on the pulse.
Why should you trust us
Our in-house shopping team doesn’t just write about products – we test them, review them, and live with them. We read through real customer reviews, speak directly to brand reps, and are often the first to see new launches, giving us a front-row seat to the latest drops. Our team of hands-on journalists – experts in beauty, fashion, lifestyle, and wellness – have been reviewing advent calendars and Christmas gifts for years, so we know exactly what to look for.
Ahead, the best advent calendars for teens in the UK 2025
Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar 2025
Why we love it: Lego’s Star Wars Advent Calendar gives your teen all the parts they need to build a month’s worth of figurines and props from the galaxy. If this universe isn’t their passion, there are Lego advent calendars for Disney, Minecraft, and Harry Potter fans too.
Days: 24 | Includes: 263 pieces for 24 mini figures and builds | Value: N/A | Limited edition: No
Soap & Glory The House Of Glory! 24 Day Advent Calendar
Why we love it: Soap & Glory’s 24-day advent calendar is bursting with beloved bath and beauty goodies, designed to bring a daily dose of self-care and a touch of festive sparkle. Even better? It offers incredible value for money at below £50.
Days: 24 | Includes: Bodycare and skincare treats | Value: N/A | Limited edition: No
12 Sleighs Of Christmas Advent Calendar 2025
Why we love it: ICYMI, the P.Louise 12 Sleighs of Christmas Advent Calendar is the viral beauty moment dominating TikTok right now. Packed to the brim with 12 days of skincare and glam goodies, it’s the ultimate pick if you’re after an advent calendar with serious hype appeal.
Days: 12 | Includes: skincare and lip care products | Value: £200 | Limited edition: No
Lindt TEDDY Augmented Reality Advent Calendar
Why we love it: This chocolate advent calendar is a foolproof Christmas gift for teens of all ages, with its 24 days of delicious milk chocolate Lindt balls and teddy bears.
Days: 24 | Includes: Teddy milk chocolate, mini teddy milk chocolates, reindeers, snowdrops, mini milk chocolates, Swiss milk chocolate neapolitans | Value: N/A | Limited edition: No
Schylling Nee Doh Squishmas 2025 Advent Calendar
Any teen clued into TikTok knows about Nee Doh’s squishy fidget toys. This alternative advent calendar delivers 24 days of seasonal, sensory delights behind every flap.
Days: 24 | Includes: Stress toys | Value: N/A | Limited edition: No
Sol de Janeiro Body Care Extravaganza Celebration Gift Set
This limited-edition gift set isn’t technically a calendar, but it’s easy to turn it into one – just tuck each of its 12 products into the drawers of a reusable advent calendar – and you’ll delight any beauty-minded teen. Sol de Janeiro makes the body care and tropical scents that teen girlies (and Glamour editors) love, especially its viral Brazilian Bum Bum Cream and Cheirosa ’62 Perfume Mist (both of which are in this set).
Days: 12 | Includes: Full-size body butters, perfume mists, body washes, shower oils | Value: N/A | Limited edition: Yes
Crocs Holiday Advent Calendar 2025
Why we love it: If your teen boy or girl rocks Crocs all day, everyday, they likely already know about (or have) Jibbitz. Add more to their collection with this calendar, which features seasonal shoe charms (like a penguin, knit mitten, and gingerbread man).
Days: 24 | Includes: Shoe charms | Value: N/A | Limited edition: No
Benefit Glam Cube 24 day Christmas Beauty Advent Calendar
Why we love it: This super–cool cube design opens up a whole new world of beauty fun. With every twist, turn and flip, a hidden Benefit treat pops out — from full-size favourites to mini must-haves — giving their beauty routine a playful upgrade day after day.
Days: 24 | Includes: Skin care and makeup in full, fun and mini sizes | Value: £266.99 | Limited edition: No
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Meri Meri Girls Ladurée Charm Bracelet Advent Calendar
Why we love it: Charm bracelets are having a moment (again). This calendar is full of enamel charms and tassels that let your teen build their own bracelet as December progresses. The box itself is polished enough to turn any desk into a vanity, once the month wraps.
Days: 24 | Includes: Enamel charms, metal hardware, tassels | Value: N/A | Limited edition: No
The Cult Beauty Advent Calendar - Classic Curation
Why we love it: Priced at £240, this luxe countdown treats beauty lovers to over £1,100 (!) worth of make-up, skincare and hair icons, including around 20 full-size products. Our favourites? The Summer Fridays Jet Lag Skin Soothing Hydration Mist for a winter skin refresh, the Saie SuperSuede Radiant Blush Powder, and Gisou’s Honey Infused Lip Oil.
Days: 24 | Includes: Make up to skin and hair care | Value: £1,100 | Limited edition: No
Why we love it: While calendars usually mean chocolate or beauty minis, Papier proves stationery fans get the good stuff too. Its “24 Days of Desk Delights” Advent Calendar 2025 is back and it comes packed with 24 premium desk‑treats — think a gratitude journal, pen clip, lobster bookmark, washi tape, sticky tabs and more.
Days: 24 | Includes: Variety of stationery | Value: £200 | Limited edition: No
2025 Christmas Advent Calendar Straw Toppers Countdown
Why we love it: Gift the tween or teen who can’t be separated from their Stanley cup with 24 days’ worth of seasonal straw toppers.
Days: 24 | Includes: Silicone straw toppers | Value: N/A | Limited edition: No
ASOS Face + Body Advent Calendar 2025
Why we love it: ASOS might be your go-to for fashion, but their beauty game is just as strong. The ASOS Face + Body Advent Calendar 2025 is one of the best-value calendars we've reviewed this year. Expect a mix of must-haves like Charlotte Tilbury icons, Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream, and This Works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray.
Days: | Includes: | Value: N/A | Limited edition:
Bonne Maman Limited Edition Spreads Advent Calendar
Why we love it: This cult-favourite French preserve calendar is packed with 24 mini jars of yummy jams – strawberry and passion fruit, wild blueberry with maple syrup, caramel with vanilla. The calendar sells out fast, but it’s well worth it for any aspiring foodie or breakfast connoisseur.
Days: 24 | Includes: Mini bottles of jam | Value: N/A | Limited edition: Yes
Kitsch North Pole Post 12-Day Advent Calendar
This prettily-packaged calendar includes 12 must-have accessories for the teen who fusses over their hair care, like claw clips and a Glamour-editor-loved silk pillowcase.
Days: 12 | Includes: Hair accessories and self-care minis | Value: N/A | Limited edition: Yes
LEGO Harry Potter Advent Calendar 2025
Why we love it: While your advent calendar game might usually mean chocolate or beauty minis, this year the wizarding world gets in on the fun. The LEGO Harry Potter Advent Calendar 2025 brings daily magic with festive‑clad characters, magical creatures, potions, treats, and more to spark creativity all December.
Days: 24 | Includes: Harry Potter characters in festive clothes, magical creatures, potions, snacks and more. | Value: N/A | Limited edition: No
Micromallows Squishmallows Original 24-Day Holiday Plush Advent Calendar
Why we love it: Here’s the cutest advent calendar on this list by far – ideal for the teen who collects Squishmallows and Jellycats. Stuffed inside this advent calendar is a small village’s worth of plush animals – a tiny polar bear, snowman, a little penguin, and more.
Days: 24 | Includes: 2.5" seasonally themed stuffed animals | Value: N/A | Limited edition: No
Exit: The Game Advent Calendar The Intergalactic Race
Why we love it: In the lead up to Christmas, your teen who’s into board games, puzzles, and escape rooms will have 24 days of riddles to solve. Each involves ripping and decoding which door to open next in an interplanetary race.
Days: 24 | Includes: Riddle cards, handkerchief, other items | Value: N/A | Limited edition: No
Status: SOLD OUT
Sephora Collection Advent Calendar
Why we love it: The Sephora Advent Calendar is like a beginner’s kit for skin-care-curious teens. Inside is everything they need to build an everyday routine – sheet masks, beauty tools like blenders and tweezers, makeup, hair goodies, and much more.
Days: 24 | Includes: Skin care, makeup, hair care, tools in full and mini sizes | Value: £1,025 | Limited edition: Yes
Status: SOLD OUT
Why we love it: The LookFantastic Advent Calendar is consistently one of the UK’s best-selling beauty countdowns for a reason. It includes 28 products worth over £655 for just £105. Inside, you’ll find standouts like a full-size Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 62 mist, a gorgeous Seychelles candle from The White Company, and Medik8’s thirst-quenching Hydra B5 Intense, alongside favourites from Colour Wow, Elemis, Laneige, and MAC.
Days: 24 | Includes: Skincare and makeup including products in full sizes | Value: £655 | Limited edition: No
Status: SOLD OUT
24 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar
Why we love it: Anthropologie’s show-stopping Christmas advent calendar feels made for the teen girl who lives for a good unboxing moment. Inside its whimsically illustrated box are minis from buzzy beauty brands like Wonderskin, UKLASH, Beauty Works, OPI and Grown Alchemist – an exclusive mix that’s as gift-able as it is Instagram-ready. But move fast – this popular advent calendar sells out quickly.
Days: 24 | Includes: Skin care, fragrance, nail polish, makeup | Value: £365 | Limited edition: Yes
At the moment, some of the most viral advent calendars for teens are the Leaper Advent Calendar, featuring a fun collection of cute and quirky figurines; Sephora’s collection advent calendar, ideal for teens on the hunt for the latest viral beauty must-haves, from skincare to makeup; and Anthropologie’s limited-edition Beauty Advent Calendar, which offers a carefully curated selection of premium beauty treats, perfect for those who enjoy a festive, Instagram-worthy countdown.
What are the different types of advent calendars?
Advent calendars have come a long way from the traditional chocolate-filled versions many of us remember from our childhood. Now there's something tailored for almost every interest and hobby. Jewellery advent calendars, for example, are a very popular choice for gifting, with each day revealing a piece of jewellery like rings, bracelets, or earrings. Beauty advent calendars are the most popular these days, packed with skincare, makeup, and pampering treats. There are also plenty of alternative advent calendars from food and drink advents to gourmet chocolates and teas to wines and craft beers.
A version of this feature appeared on Glamour.
