I tested Sephora's viral beauty advent calendar — and it's on sale for under $50 during the early Black Friday sale

Sephora's Advent calendars are among the most sought-after Advent calendars of 2024, especially in the beauty sector. Since launching in early fall, the gift sets filled with makeup, hair care and skincare have sold like hot cakes, with early birds getting thousands of dollars worth of beauty goodies for a fraction of the price.

With peak Advent calendar season officially just a month away, there's no better time to grab your Advent calendar than during Sephora Savings Event. Starting today (November 1), Sephora Canada shoppers can save 30 percent Sephora Collection products (including Sephora Collection Advent Calendars) and up to 20 percent off the retailer's other Advent calendars, including those from Laneige, Charlotte Tilbury And Dr. Barbara Sturm.

Before the holiday rush, I had the opportunity to test out three of Sephora's advent calendars: the Viral Sephora Collection Advent CalendarThe Sephora Collection After Advent Calendar and the L'Occitane 24 Days Of Beauty Advent Calendar.

Scroll below to read my full review of each item and buy them on sale before they (inevitably) sell out.

Sephora Collection Advent Calendar

Sephora

This limited edition beauty advent calendar features 24 beauty goodies from the Sephora collection, including some masks, nail polishes and accessories.

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SAVINGS

$48 at Sephora

Sephora Collection Advent Calendar: Review

Editor's review:

The Sephora Collection Advent Calendar is easily one of the most sought-after sets of the year, especially in Canada. Although the online reviews are mixed, I think it's actually a really nice gift set. It includes several of the brand's best-selling sheet masks, a large lip marker, tweezers, and three nail polishes that you'll actually use all the time. It's an easy gift – if you buy it for someone else, it'll be a surefire hit.

Sephora Collection After Advent Calendar

Sephora

This fun gift set from Sephora is designed for the strange days between Christmas and New Year's Eve. The mini set includes two Sephora Collection masks, nail polish, mascara and more.

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SAVINGS

$34 at Sephora

Sephora Collection After Advent Calendar: Review

• Sephora clearance offer: Save 30 percent, regardless of Beauty Insider level

• Number of products:8

• Estimated value: $106

• Products to look forward to: cucumber hand mask, Lip sleeping mask in vanilla and a Lipstick with a pure shine in 07 Rosenbruch.

• Who should buy it?: Advent calendars may not be the norm, but the gift set is packed with full-size products, so it would really make a great gift for anyone.

• Who should avoid it?: This is not a traditional 24-door Advent calendar. So if you want to open something every day in December, this might not be for you.

Editor's review:

We've all heard of Advent calendars, but what about post-Advent calendars? A fun little gift set for the strange time between Christmas and New Years, this 8-piece set actually seems worth $106. Everything inside is standard size, so you get good value for your money. It includes a pretty blue nail polish, volumizing mascara, a lip sleeping mask and more. Honestly, it might be one of the best Advent calendars available in 2024.

L'Occitane 24 Days Of Beauty Advent Calendar

Sephora

This 2024 L'Occitane Skin Care Advent Calendar is valued at $155. Looking for travel size products? This set is full of them.

From $78 at Sephora

L'Occitane 24 Days Of Beauty Advent Calendar: Review

Editor's review:

Not only do I love the look of the L'Occitane 24 Days Of Beauty Advent Calendar 2024, but also the content. This beautifully packaged Advent calendar is a fun (and practical!) way to countdown to the holidays. The two-sided gift set contains 25 treats from L'Occitane, from the brand's best-selling Neroli & Orchid hand cream to its cleansing and softening shower oil. Not only is it a great gift idea for anyone who loves body and bath products, but it will also come in handy for frequent flyers as it includes tons of travel essentials like shampoo, conditioner and shower gel.

Sephora Sale 2024: The best Advent calendars on offer

Sephora

Love the Sephora collection but want something a little more luxurious? This limited, premium version of the popular Sephora Collection Advent Calendar contains 24 beauty surprises, including best-selling serums, masks and cosmetics.

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$83 at Sephora

Sephora

To be honest, we're surprised this Best of Laneige Advent Calendar isn't sold out yet. The Advent Calendar includes six full-size best-selling skincare surprises and six mini best-selling skincare surprises and is valued at $307. If you're thinking about buying it, we wouldn't wait much longer.

From $162 at Sephora

Charlotte Tilbury

It's the only beauty advent calendar from Charlotte Tilbury! One of the most coveted and luxurious beauty advent calendars on the market, this 12-drawer gift set includes three full-size products: the Beauty Light Wand in Pinkgasm, the Hyaluronic Happikiss in Pillow Talk, and Charlotte's Magic Lip Oil Crystal Elixir. as well as nine travel-sized bestsellers.

From $237 at Sephora

Sephora

Valued at a whopping $1,1800, this 12-day advent calendar from celebrity-favorite beauty brand Augustinus Bader is packed with cult skincare classics and new formulas.

From $628 at Sephora

Sephora

If you have money to spend, this is where you want to spend it. The Dr. The ultimate treat for skincare fanatics, Barbara Sturm Advent Calendar 2024 features the brand's essential skincare products and new innovations, including a host of their best-selling serums, creams and masks.

From $638 at Sephora

Sephora Clearance: The Details

Starting November 1st, Sephora Beauty Insiders can save almost all at Sephora. Here you will find the most important dates and details:

• Sephora Collection: All shoppers can save 30 percent between November 1st and November 11th

• rouge: Save 20 percent between November 1st and November 11th

• VIB: Save 15 percent between November 5th and November 11th

• insider: Save 10% between November 5th and November 11th

Meet the expert

Kayla Kuefler is senior purchasing editor at Yahoo Canada Lifestyle. For more than four years, she's been helping Canadians get the best possible deals on everything from air fryers to Advent calendars. She's a gift giver (an expert, actually) and always has her eye on the best gifts for him, gifts for her, advent calendars, and more.

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