Beauty Countdown: Ranking Kylie Cosmetics’ Iconic Advent Calendars


After some recent holiday launch flops from other celebrity beauty brands, everyone’s attention is back on Kylie Jenner, the queen of holiday countdowns. Her viral holiday collections, bold colours, and eye-catching packaging set the standard for seasonal marketing. We’ve followed her standout releases for years, including our feature Last 9 on Insta: Kylie Jenner Cosmetics.

From fun pop-culture collabs to soft pastel countdowns, here’s our ranking of the top 5 Kylie Cosmetics and Kylie Skin advent calendars ever.

Styling Notes:

  • Pop-Culture Playfulness: High-contrast lime green and festive crimson bring instant holiday nostalgia through bold character collaborations.
  • Monochrome Crimson Luxury: Deep burgundy and crimson presentation boxes with individually numbered countdown drawers deliver classic luxury vibes.
  • Pastel Vanity Essentials: Soft pink heart-shaped presentation boxes bring a clean, modern aesthetic to festive skincare routines.

🛍️ Ranked: Top 5 Kylie Cosmetics Advent Calendars

  1. Kylie x The Grinch Advent Calendar / Holiday Collection (2020) The Highlights: The undisputed fan favourite! Featuring vibrant lime-green pressed powder palettes, shimmer shadow sticks, character pressed blushes, lip kits, and olive-green lipstick bullets inspired by Dr Seuss’s classic character.

2. KylieSkin Heart-Shaped 12-Day Advent Calendar (2020) The Highlights: A minimalist pink dream packaged in an iconic double-door heart box, packed with travel-size skincare staples including coconut body scrubs, face masks, vanilla body lotions, and eye creams.

3. Kylie Cosmetics 12 Days of Kylie Advent Calendar (2023). The Highlights: Housed in a rich red-and-gold presentation chest with numbered individual boxes, featuring full-and mini-size lip oils, matte liquid lipsticks, eyeliners, and festive beauty accessories.

4. Kylie Cosmetics Festive Holiday Collection Box (2018). The Highlights: A classic festive countdown featuring cosy reindeer-themed mirrors, 8-piece liquid lipstick sets, pressed illuminators, eyeshadow palettes, and plush winter accents.

5. Kylie Cosmetics 12 Days of Kylie Cosmetics Advent Calendar (2024) The Highlights: A modern, bow-embellished pastel pink fold-out calendar stocked with Gloss Drip, tinted butter balms, Cosmic fragrance travel sprays, liquid blushes, and shadow palettes.

Which Kylie holiday release remains your favourite beauty countdown of all time? Let me know in the comments below!

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