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24 ideas for your DIY beauty Advent calendar

Natalie Hemengül
1.11.2023
Translation: Eva Francis

Nothing beats a homemade beauty Advent calendar. But collecting all those little gifts takes time, patience and, let’s face it, money. To help you out, I’ve put together 24 ideas for little beauty treats that won’t break the bank.

As a beauty addict, I know exactly what I’d like to see in an Advent calendar – not those unnecessary and repetitive knick-knacks ready-made calendars from various brands usually contain. I find it really important that the gifts are useful and still include some small, colourful extras and experiments. Mini versions of everyday products that you can throw into your sports or school bag are a great choice. Add some fun with decorative beauty products such as eye shadow, nail polish and so on.

Want to surprise your (god)child, niece or nephew with a homemade Advent calendar this year? Here are 24 ideas that would have made my teenage heart skip a beat.

essence Double sharpener
Eyeshadow
Quantity discount
CHF3.95 per piece for 4 units

essence Double sharpener

NYX Professional Make-Up Fat Oil lip Drip (01 My Main)
Lipstick
Quantity discount
CHF13.10 per piece for 2 units

NYX Professional Make-Up Fat Oil lip Drip

01 My Main

Catrice ICONAILS Gel Lacquer (143 LavendHER, Gel-Effect Nail Polish)
Nail varnish
Quantity discount
CHF7.15 per piece for 3 units CHF752.38/1l

Catrice ICONAILS Gel Lacquer

143 LavendHER, Gel-Effect Nail Polish

NIVEA DUPLIKAT Rich Body Milk (Body milk, Body cream, 400 ml)
Body lotions

NIVEA DUPLIKAT Rich Body Milk

Body milk, Body cream, 400 ml

Real Techniques Miracle Complexion
Make-up accessories
Quantity discount
CHF13.10 per piece for 2 units

Real Techniques Miracle Complexion

essence All About Matt (Transparent)
Face powder
Quantity discount
CHF4.45 per piece for 4 units CHF650.–/1kg

essence All About Matt

Transparent

dm Balea Lip Care Intensive (Care pencil)
Lip balms

dm Balea Lip Care Intensive

Care pencil

Garnier Micellar cleansing water (Micelle water, 100 ml)
Face cleansers
Quantity discount
CHF4.70 per piece for 4 units CHF55.–/1l

Garnier Micellar cleansing water

Micelle water, 100 ml

KIKO Milano Glitter Shower Eyeshadow (Golden Rose)
Eyeshadow

KIKO Milano Glitter Shower Eyeshadow

Golden Rose

Gillette Venus Extra Smooth Snap
Razors
Quantity discount
CHF9.– per piece for 3 units

Gillette Venus Extra Smooth Snap

Moroccanoil Protect Perfect Defense (75 ml)
Hair sprays
CHF15.60 CHF208.–/1l

Moroccanoil Protect Perfect Defense

75 ml

dm Balea 2in1 Eye Make-up Remover oil-based (Make-up remover, 100 ml)
Face cleansers

dm Balea 2in1 Eye Make-up Remover oil-based

Make-up remover, 100 ml

Maybelline New York Sky High Lash Sensational (1 Very Black)
Mascara
Quantity discount
CHF12.10 per piece for 2 units CHF1322.92/1l

Maybelline New York Sky High Lash Sensational

1 Very Black

Bubble T Berries with Aloe Vera and Niacinamide (20 ml)
Face masks
Quantity discount
CHF3.05 per piece for 4 units CHF200.–/1l

Bubble T Berries with Aloe Vera and Niacinamide

20 ml

Batiste Original (50 ml, Dry shampoo)
Shampoo
Quantity discount
CHF3.60 per piece for 4 units CHF90.–/1l

Batiste Original

50 ml, Dry shampoo

NYX Professional Make-Up Face Freezie (01)
Primer + Base
−25%
CHF17.70 was CHF23.70 CHF354.–/1l

NYX Professional Make-Up Face Freezie

01

essence Double sharpener
Quantity discount
CHF3.95 per piece for 4 units

essence Double sharpener

NYX Professional Make-Up Fat Oil lip Drip (01 My Main)
Quantity discount
CHF13.10 per piece for 2 units

NYX Professional Make-Up Fat Oil lip Drip

Catrice ICONAILS Gel Lacquer (143 LavendHER, Gel-Effect Nail Polish)
Quantity discount
CHF7.15 per piece for 3 units CHF752.38/1l

Catrice ICONAILS Gel Lacquer

Real Techniques Miracle Complexion
Quantity discount
CHF13.10 per piece for 2 units

Real Techniques Miracle Complexion

essence All About Matt (Transparent)
Quantity discount
CHF4.45 per piece for 4 units CHF650.–/1kg

essence All About Matt

Garnier Micellar cleansing water (Micelle water, 100 ml)
Quantity discount
CHF4.70 per piece for 4 units CHF55.–/1l

Garnier Micellar cleansing water

KIKO Milano Glitter Shower Eyeshadow (Golden Rose)

KIKO Milano Glitter Shower Eyeshadow

Gillette Venus Extra Smooth Snap
Quantity discount
CHF9.– per piece for 3 units

Gillette Venus Extra Smooth Snap

Moroccanoil Protect Perfect Defense (75 ml)
CHF15.60 CHF208.–/1l

Moroccanoil Protect Perfect Defense

Maybelline New York Sky High Lash Sensational (1 Very Black)
Quantity discount
CHF12.10 per piece for 2 units CHF1322.92/1l

Maybelline New York Sky High Lash Sensational

Bubble T Berries with Aloe Vera and Niacinamide (20 ml)
Quantity discount
CHF3.05 per piece for 4 units CHF200.–/1l

Bubble T Berries with Aloe Vera and Niacinamide

Batiste Original (50 ml, Dry shampoo)
Quantity discount
CHF3.60 per piece for 4 units CHF90.–/1l

Batiste Original

NYX Professional Make-Up Face Freezie (01)
−25%
CHF17.70 was CHF23.70 CHF354.–/1l

NYX Professional Make-Up Face Freezie

Need more inspiration? You might find what you’re looking for in my beauty Advent calendar suggestions from last year:

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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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