Rather than going the traditional route, Lane Crawford is offering a Christmas bento box cheekily called “Not an Advent Calendar”. Containing 16 full-sized products from beauty brands such as SkinCeuticals, Tatcha and Murad, this selection is wrapped furoshiki style—Japanese style of wrapping—with the wrapping cloth featuring artist Rajiv Surendra’s print for the department store.

Price: HK$3,280
Available at: Lane Crawford boutiques

Swiss luxury skincare line Valmont is offering 12 products each from their core and l’Elixir des Glaciers collections in their Winter Illuminations advent calendar. With face masks, serums and moisturisers galore, this selection aims to boost radiance and hydration for the holiday season.

Price: HK$2,980
Available at: Valmont boutiques

If surprises aren’t for you, especially when it comes to jewellery, select your favourite pieces to build your own 12-day advent calendar with Beautiful Earth Boutique. With a wide variety of nature-inspired earrings, bracelets and necklaces made from sterling silver and 18k gold-plated finish, there is something for everyone.

Price: US$99.95 (HK$780)
Available at: Beautiful Earth Boutique website

Kiehl’s limited-edition advent calendar has been designed in collaboration with artist duo Icinori, and includes 24 products—three of them full-sized. From their Midnight Recovery Concentrate to Ultimate Strength Hand Salve, sample these skincare goodies leading up to Christmas.

Price: HK$590, upon any purchase of HK$590
Available at: Kiehl’s counters across Hong Kong

Count down to Christmas with Rosewood Hong Kong’s advent calendar, which is filled with a selection of Butterfly Patisserie chocolates. For an extra surprise, there may be a Golden Ticket hidden in the set, offering a one-night stay in the Grand Harbour Corner suite or a dining voucher for one of the hotel’s restaurants.

Price: HK$888
Available at: Rosewood Hong Kong website

Indulge your hair and skin this Christmas with Sisley’s advent calendar that contains 25 items from its core and Sisleÿa lines. With travel-sized products—including its best-selling Black Rose Cream Mask and Hydra-Global Serum—this advent calendar is a great way to introduce one to the brand’s offerings, but it’s also perfect for those who want to revisit a favourite product.

Price: Complimentary with a purchase of any products over HK$5,500
Available at: Sisley counters across Hong Kong

Disney enthusiasts can simultaneously celebrate the brand’s centenary milestone and Christmas with Swarovski’s Disney100 advent calendar, which is packed with an assortment of 25 crystal delights, including ornaments and jewellery.

Price: HK$12,000
Available at: Swarovski website and boutiques

Spice up your beauty game this holiday season with the 24-piece YSL Beauté advent calendar. With 18 mini, five full-sized and one surprise item included in the set, it’s a great way to enjoy the brand’s signature make-up, skincare and fragrances during this festive time.

Price: HK$2,500
Available at: YSL boutiques

Wine amateurs and connoisseurs alike can expand their palate this December with Wine Moment’s advent calendar, which includes 24 100ml bottles of red, white and rosé wines from across Europe. Try something new everyday, from light to full-bodied beverages that are sure to lift your spirit.

Price: HK$1,090
Available at: Wine Moments website

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