December is just about here, and if you’re planning to gift one of the best Advent calendars for teens of 2026, now’s the time to shop. Some of the most popular have already sold out, including our previous top two beauty Advent calendars from Free People and Anthropologie. The viral ones tend to be released in limited quantities, so if you spot something your teen would love, we recommend checking out sooner rather than later—especially if you want yours to arrive in time.
This year’s offerings are cool enough to impress even the most jaded teen girl, teen boy, or tween, spanning TikTok-trending skin care and makeup, Lego builds, candy, jewelry, and bath and body care. We’ve updated this guide to reflect the teen calendars still in stock as of publish, so make moves before the one you’re eyeing is scooped up. Our top picks for teen Advent calendars so far Best Overall: Ulta 25 Days Of Beauty Advent Calendar, $150 For the Sweet Tooth: Lindt Teddy Assorted Chocolate Candy Christmas Advent Calendar, $14 For the #GRWTM Girlie: Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Beauty Wonderland, $220 For the Teen Building a Bracelet Stack: Meri Meri x Ladurée Charm Bracelet Advent Calendar, $105 For the Teen Who Talks About “Glass Skin”: Laneige 12 Days of Wonder Advent Calendar, $149 Under $50: TONYMOLY x Squishmallows 10-Day Skincare Advent Calendar, $30 Best Overall: Ulta 25 Days Of Beauty Beauty retailer Ulta puts out its own curated Advent calendar, with 25 days of sought-after makeup, skin care, and hair products.
This year’s lineup includes teen favorites like Benefit’s Benetint, Ole Henriksen’s Pout Preserve lip treatment, Tarte mascara, Anastasia Beverly Hills brow gel, and even a Squishmallows perfume. At $150 for $440 worth of products, it’s a great way to sample buzzy beauty brands, with a generous mix of full-size and mini finds. Best for the #GRWTM Girlie: Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Beauty Wonderland Charlotte Tilbury’s beauty Advent calendar is a splurge, but it houses almost $400 worth of makeup and skin care, including 13 full- and travel-size products like the popular Beauty Light Wand, Unreal Blush, and Pillow Talk staples.
The jewel-handled chest is pretty enough to reuse for storage. For the Teen Building a Bracelet Stack: Meri Meri x Ladurée Charm Bracelet Advent Calendar Charm bracelets are having a moment, and this one lets teens build their own over the course of December. Behind the 24 doors is a gold-tone chain bracelet plus 23 charms and tassels to add as they go.
The Ladurée-themed box doubles as a jewelry box once the month is over. For the Teen Who Talks About “Glass Skin”: Laneige 12 Days of Wonder She’s probably definitely heard of Laneige, one of the most recognizable K-beauty brands in the U.S., known for its hydrating creams, milky toners, and cult-favorite lip sleeping mask. She can work on her glass-skin glow with this 12-day calendar, which includes minis of the brand’s bestselling skincare and lip products.
For the Sweet Tooth: Lindt Teddy Assorted Chocolate Candy Christmas Advent Calendar This chocolate Advent calendar is a foolproof Christmas gift for teenagers of all ages, with its 24 days of delicious milk chocolate Lindt balls and teddy bears. Top Trending: Sephora Collection Advent Calendar Editor’s note: This calendar is currently out of stock, but Sephora typically restocks. The Sephora Advent calendar is like a beginner’s kit for skin-care-curious teens.
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