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24 ideas for a DIY beauty advent calendar I would’ve loved as a teenager

1.11.2022

Translation: Jessica Johnson-Ferguson

If you’re planning to make an advent calendar yourself, you’ll need good ideas above all. Here are 24 suggestions for fans of beauty products.

Prefab beauty advent calendars are a bit like looking into a mirror first thing in the morning. You kinda know what to expect. And yet, every single day, you have that glimpse of hope that your double chin situation might have miraculously sorted itself out overnight. In other words, advent calendars are predictable. Either they’re limited to one brand, one type of product, or even one colour scheme that leaves no room for experimentation. Translated to nail polish, this would probably mean beige, red, light pink. Add to that the fact that almost every calendar contains fillers. Think ugly stickers that cost next to nothing and end up in the bin right after you’ve opened the door.

That’s why I’m a huge fan of homemade calendars. They give you full control over what your kids, godchildren, nieces or nephews receive. You can adapt the content to their interests and preferences, avoid repetition and add variety to each door. However, you’ll have to come up with 24 ideas first. Not to mention the time that goes into crafting, depending on the calendar format. So here are 24 suggestions that would’ve put a big smile on me throughout December when I was a teenager. Maybe there’s something you can use for your calendar, too.

My 24 doors

Mascara

Quantity discount

CHF4.45 per piece for 2 units CHF370.83/1l

essence Lash PRINCESS false lash effect mascara

Black

Deodorant

dm Balea Deodorant cream with baking soda

Crème

Nail varnish

Catrice Iconails Gel Lacquer

117 Aqua Man-icure, Gel-Effect Nail Polish

Quantity discount

Mascara

CHF4.45 per piece for 2 units CHF370.83/1l

essence Lash PRINCESS false lash effect mascara

Deodorant

dm Balea Deodorant cream with baking soda

Nail varnish

Catrice Iconails Gel Lacquer

NYX Professional Make-Up Shine Loud - High Pigment Lip Shine Cash Flow (11 Cash flow)

Lipstick

CHF15.20

NYX Professional Make-Up Shine Loud - High Pigment Lip Shine Cash Flow

11 Cash flow

Merci Handy Cleansing Hand Gel Into the Wild (30 ml)

Hand cream

CHF3.10 CHF103.34/1l

Merci Handy Cleansing Hand Gel Into the Wild

30 ml

Shower gels

CHF10.65

Foamie Shake Your Coconuts

Lipstick

CHF15.20

NYX Professional Make-Up Shine Loud - High Pigment Lip Shine Cash Flow

Hand cream

CHF3.10 CHF103.34/1l

Merci Handy Cleansing Hand Gel Into the Wild

Shower gels

CHF10.65

Foamie Shake Your Coconuts

Hair gel

Got2b 2in1 Styling Gel Glue 4 Brows & Edges

Hair gel, 16 ml

Physicians Formula Mineral Wear 3-In-1 Setting Powder

Face powder

CHF23.70 CHF1215.38/1kg

Physicians Formula Mineral Wear 3-In-1 Setting Powder

G9 Skin self aesthetic rose hydrogel lip patch (Lip Patches)

Lip balms

CHF7.–

G9 Skin self aesthetic rose hydrogel lip patch

Lip Patches

Hair gel

Got2b 2in1 Styling Gel Glue 4 Brows & Edges

Face powder

CHF23.70 CHF1215.38/1kg

Physicians Formula Mineral Wear 3-In-1 Setting Powder

Lip balms

CHF7.–

G9 Skin self aesthetic rose hydrogel lip patch

NYX Professional Make-Up The Marshmellow (1 Marshmellow)

Primer + Base

CHF15.70 CHF523.33/1l

NYX Professional Make-Up The Marshmellow

1 Marshmellow

Nail varnish

OPI Infinite Shine Jewel Be Bold 'M A Gem

OPI'm a Gem, Gel-Effect Nail Polish

Hair oils

dm Langhaarmädchen Elixir Intense Repair

20 ml

Primer + Base

CHF15.70 CHF523.33/1l

NYX Professional Make-Up The Marshmellow

Nail varnish

OPI Infinite Shine Jewel Be Bold 'M A Gem

Hair oils

dm Langhaarmädchen Elixir Intense Repair

Face masks

CHF6.–

Cosrx Acne Pimple Master

Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Kiss (Lip balm)

Lip balms

Quantity discount

CHF14.– per piece for 4 units

Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Kiss

Lip balm

Nail care products

CHF11.90 CHF881.49/1l

Essie Apricot Cuticle

13.50 ml

Face masks

CHF6.–

Cosrx Acne Pimple Master

Quantity discount

Lip balms

CHF14.– per piece for 4 units

Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Kiss

Nail care products

CHF11.90 CHF881.49/1l

Essie Apricot Cuticle

Shampoo

Nature Box Strengthening Firm Shampoo Olive Oil

Solid shampoo

Body sprays + Hair mist

CHF24.90 CHF0.28/1ml

Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 68

90 ml

Body lotions

Bubble T Peach Ice Tea

Body cream, 100 ml

Shampoo

Nature Box Strengthening Firm Shampoo Olive Oil

Body sprays + Hair mist

CHF24.90 CHF0.28/1ml

Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 68

Body lotions

Bubble T Peach Ice Tea

Catrice Drunk'N Diamonds Plumping Lip Balm (Lip balm, 3.50 ml)

Lip balms

Quantity discount

CHF6.50 per piece for 4 units CHF1857.14/1l

Catrice Drunk'N Diamonds Plumping Lip Balm

Lip balm, 3.50 ml

Face cleansing devices

Catrice Holiday Skin Cooling Facial Globe

Face cleansers

dm Balea Cleansing oil

Cleansing oil, 100 ml

Quantity discount

Lip balms

CHF6.50 per piece for 4 units CHF1857.14/1l

Catrice Drunk'N Diamonds Plumping Lip Balm

Face cleansing devices

Catrice Holiday Skin Cooling Facial Globe

Face cleansers

dm Balea Cleansing oil

Face masks

dm Balea Nosestrips with activated carbon

Nail art + False nails

essence Applicator Art paint and dotting

Pink gold, White

Eyeshadow

MAC Cosmetics Art Library

Nude Model

Face masks

dm Balea Nosestrips with activated carbon

Nail art + False nails

essence Applicator Art paint and dotting

Eyeshadow

MAC Cosmetics Art Library

We’ve just reordered the deodorant cream by Balea, so it should be available again shortly.

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Natalie Hemengül

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Natalie.Hemenguel@digitecgalaxus.ch

As a massive Disney fan, I see the world through rose-tinted glasses. I worship series from the 90s and consider mermaids a religion. When I’m not dancing in glitter rain, I’m either hanging out at pyjama parties or sitting at my make-up table. P.S. I love you, bacon, garlic and onions.

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