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DIY beauty advent calendar: The best ideas for a magical Christmas countdown

Last updated: 24.10.2023 | by

December is just around the corner, which means it is time to ring in the official Christmas countdown. The festive season is all about baking cookies, sipping mulled wine, and listening to cheesy songs. Advent calendars are another fun tradition to get you into the holiday spirit. If you are thinking about gifting someone a homemade beauty advent calendar, you have come to the right place for inspiration.

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Make your own beauty advent calendar: The best filler ideas

There is nothing more exciting than the promise of a small surprise on each of the 24 days of the Christmas countdown. While there are plenty of pre-made advent calendars to choose from, it can be extra special to make one yourself and fill it with individual gifts. To help you create the perfect DIY beauty advent calendar, we have compiled the best filler ideas!

Advent calendar fillers: makeup & nail products

Let’s start with the basics. An advent calendar for beauty enthusiasts should definitely include some make-up products and nail polishes. At BellAffair, you can find a wide range of suitable products, from eyeshadow and lipstick to nail polish or make-up accessories.

  • Alessandro Color Code 4 Nail Polish is available in 99 mesmerizing colours.
  • Stagecolor Lipgloss adds breath-taking, glossy shine that lasts all day.
  • Stagecolor Velvet Touch Eyeshadow offers great coverage and is easy to blend thanks to an innovative texture.
  • andmetics professional Brow Mascara creates defined and perfectly shaped brows.

Skincare treats for your homemade advent calendar

No beauty advent calendar is complete without skincare. These travel-sized products for the face and body will make the heart of every skincare lover beat faster:

Aquatadeus Hand Cream -​ soft hands
€ 6,95

50 ml (€ 139,00/1L)

Alessandro Foot Spa Heel Rescue Balm
€ 11,95

75 ml (€ 159,33/1L)

DIY beauty advent calendar: small gifts for gorgeous hair

Hair care products also play a big part when it comes to putting together a DIY beauty advent calendar. Shampoo alone is not enough to keep hair healthy, especially during the cold winter months. At BellAffair, you can find a selection of travel-sized shampoos, conditioners, hair masks and hair oils, which are ideal as fillers for DIY advent calendars.

  • Schwarzkopf Bonacure offers a range of 50 ml shampoos for different hair types: Choose Color Freeze Shampoo for colour-treated hair, Moisture Kick Shampoo for dry hair or Repair Rescue Shampoo for damaged hair.
  • Foamie Conditioner Bar is vegan and free from plastic, silicones, and mineral oil. It is available for 6 different hair types.
  • System Professional Lipid Code Repair Mask transforms damaged, lifeless strands into a healthy mane. Who would not want that? 
  • Wella Oil Reflections Luminous Smoothening Oil enhances shine and smoothness while infusing hair with a delicious scent.

Advent calendar fillers for the body, mind & soul

December is a time when many of us crave a moment of relaxation and self-care. These products help to improve the overall sense of well-being, even when the Christmas countdown becomes a little stressful.

CBD VITAL Happiness Tea
€ 10,95

20 items (€ 0,55/1 item)

CBD VITAL Premium Bath Bombs
€ 15,95

3 items (€ 5,32/1 item)

Aveda Lavender Fleurs Oil
€ 21,95

30 ml (€ 731,67/1L)

Budget-friendly advent calendar gift ideas under 4 Euros

If you have a limited budget or simply do not want to splurge on every single treat, these products are some great options:

  • Most Wella shampoos are available in a 50 ml version. A must-have when travelling.
  • Schwarzkopf Coiffeur Hairspray offers strong hold and adds glossy shine. This travel size is perfect for on the go.
  • With Comair Hair Ties, you can add a touch of colour to ponytails and pigtails.
  • Solida Hair Elastics are ideal for securing updos and all types of braided hairstyles.
  • Comair Bobby Pins keep elaborate updos in place all day long.

Comair Pony Tail Holders coloured 12 piece medium
€ 0,75

12 items (€ 0,06/1 item)


Getting creative and making advent calendar fillers yourself can help you save even more money. How about a short poem, recipe, or voucher for a home-cooked meal, for example? In addition to the beauty products from BellAffair, these small, thoughtful gifts are sure to put a smile on the recipient’s face.

Admittedly, making your own beauty advent calendar takes up quite some time. If that seems too much of a hassle for you, Alessandro Striplac Peel Or Soak Advent Calendar is a great alternative!


DIY beauty advent calendar: Buy advent calendar fillers at BellAffair

From make-up and nail polish to skin care or hair care – At BellAffair you can find everything you need for a DIY beauty advent calendar. You will see: The process of choosing the products and creating the advent calendar yourself will instantly get you into a Christmas mood. And seeing the joy of the recipient is the cherry on top!

Speaking of the Christmas countdown: If you are on the hunt for the perfect gift, check out our BellAffair Gift Guide for some inspiration.

Carina
Carina

Our hair is a natural way of expressing our beauty. This is why Carina has integrated hair care and hair styling firmly into her daily routine. She is constantly in search of easy, yet effective hair care and styling routines which she loves to share with you.

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