Oh, what’s that? A cinnamon-dusted breeze in the air? As we’re turning the bend into 2022’s holiday season, what better way to count down to Christmas than with cardboard boxes upon cardboard boxes full of treats? Welcome to this season’s most luxurious advent calendars – we’re all about micro-dosing on pleasure here.
The OG advent calendar, which dates back to the early nineteenth century, saw German Protestants marking the days of Advent by candle or, ever so utilitarian, with a simple line of chalk for every passing day. And if that still works for you here in the twenty-first century, happy for you; all the merrier. Although, just for comparison’s sake, aren’t 25 compartments filled to the brim with a brand-new beauty product just a little more exciting? Or the 25-count of chocolate you’d undoubtedly add to your breakfast order through the month of December, just a little more delicious? Whatever tickles your festive fancy, the advent calendars counting down to Christmas 2022 are myriad – and much, much more fun than dragging chalk through paper. In our humble opinion.
Also, keep this page bookmarked; we’ll be adding more advent calendars as they trickle onto the market through Christmas.
Christmas 2022: Advent Calendars
The Ritual of Advent Calendar
Rituals makes a case for there being no ritual better than their advent creation with this year’s 3D Christmas Tree calendar – complete with string lights. So you really needn’t be peeking underneath the tree this year for treats galore; Rituals’ array of products, which range from masks and creams to shampoos and candles, are hidden allover the tree.
Kiehl’s Advent Calender
Kiehl’s legion of fan favourites are wrapped up snug in the embrace of adorable illustrations by London and Cape Town-based animation studio Made by Radio this year, joining the likes of Jeff Koons and KAWS in the beauty brand’s grand tradition of inviting an artistic collaboration for their annual calendar. And nestled within are three full-sized products and 21 minis – redeemable at HK$590 upon any purchase exceeding HK$500. Launches October 21.
Atelier Cologne’s Luxury Advent Calendar
Fans of Atelier Cologne’s indelible scents will appreciate this treasure trove of mini- and full-sized fragrances, candles and hand creams. This spread is a treat for the senses for, unequivocally, the best 24 days of the year. Pre-orders begin November 4.
Net-a-Porter’s ’25 Days of Beauty’ Advent Calendar
With over HK$7,000 worth of products tucked into drawers that cost a mere fraction of the price at HK$2,600, Net-a-Porter’s advent calendar is a must-buy for anyone even tangentially interested in beauty and skincare. Be quick about it, though, it sells out in a flash.
Penhaligon’s 2022 Advent Calendar
The fantastical notes of Penhaligon’s marvellous offerings are practically made for a season as magical as Christmas. No slouch, the parfumerie’s advent calendar hides 24 sensorial surprises behind 24 “doors of wonder”.
Carolina Bucci’s Forte Beads Advent Calendar
If you’re industrious about threading through each compartment’s beads – there are 2 behind each day’s door! – onto the provided Lurex cord, you’ll have a completed Carolina Bucci bracelet, replete with hand-carved gemstones, raring to go by Christmas Day.
Dr. Barbara Sturm’s Advent Calendar 2022
A gift of a Dr. Barbara Sturm product, let alone 24, is bound to be a gift that keeps on giving well into the new year. Luckily, this advent calendar is chock full of the aesthetic specialist’s hero creations in both full-sized and mini volumes – and most feature Sturm’s star ingredient: purslane.
This article first appeared on Prestige Online Hong Kong.
Joey Wong
Editor
Retired Tumblr girl Joey has written her way through fashion trends, youth culture and luxury retail in New York and Hong Kong. Beyond internet adventures tracking down the perfect vintage find, you can probably catch her tufting rugs, swigging back Bloody Marys — her third, probably — and making fastidious spreadsheets about her Animal Crossing island.
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