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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.

Actual product image NYX Professional Make-Up Fat Oil lip Drip (01 My Main)
Actual product image NYX Professional Make-Up Fat Oil lip Drip (01 My Main)
Actual product image NYX Professional Make-Up Fat Oil lip Drip (01 My Main)
Actual product image NYX Professional Make-Up Fat Oil lip Drip (01 My Main)
Actual product image NYX Professional Make-Up Fat Oil lip Drip (01 My Main)
Actual product image NYX Professional Make-Up Fat Oil lip Drip (01 My Main)
Actual product image NYX Professional Make-Up Fat Oil lip Drip (01 My Main)
Actual product image NYX Professional Make-Up Fat Oil lip Drip (01 My Main)
Actual product image NYX Professional Make-Up Fat Oil lip Drip (01 My Main)
Actual product image NYX Professional Make-Up Fat Oil lip Drip (01 My Main)
Actual product image NYX Professional Make-Up Fat Oil lip Drip (01 My Main)
Actual product image NYX Professional Make-Up Fat Oil lip Drip (01 My Main)
Actual product image NYX Professional Make-Up Fat Oil lip Drip (01 My Main)
Lipsticks + Lipglosses
Quantity discount
CHF11.40 per piece for 2 units

NYX Professional Make-Up Fat Oil lip Drip

01 My Main

Actual product image Catrice ICONAILS Gel Lacquer (143 LavendHER, Gel-Effect Nail Polish)
Actual product image Catrice ICONAILS Gel Lacquer (143 LavendHER, Gel-Effect Nail Polish)
Actual product image Catrice ICONAILS Gel Lacquer (143 LavendHER, Gel-Effect Nail Polish)
Actual product image Catrice ICONAILS Gel Lacquer (143 LavendHER, Gel-Effect Nail Polish)
Actual product image Catrice ICONAILS Gel Lacquer (143 LavendHER, Gel-Effect Nail Polish)
Actual product image Catrice ICONAILS Gel Lacquer (143 LavendHER, Gel-Effect Nail Polish)
Nail varnish

Catrice ICONAILS Gel Lacquer

143 LavendHER, Gel-Effect Nail Polish

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

NIVEA DUPLIKAT Rich Body Milk

Body cream, Body milk, 400 ml

Actual product image essence All About Matt (Transparent)
Actual product image essence All About Matt (Transparent)
Actual product image essence All About Matt (Transparent)
Actual product image essence All About Matt (Transparent)
Actual product image essence All About Matt (Transparent)
Actual product image essence All About Matt (Transparent)
Actual product image essence All About Matt (Transparent)
Actual product image essence All About Matt (Transparent)
Actual product image essence All About Matt (Transparent)
Actual product image essence All About Matt (Transparent)
Face powder
Quantity discount
CHF4.10 per piece for 2 units CHF512.50/1kg

essence All About Matt

Transparent

Actual product image dm Balea Lip Care Intensive (Lip Care Stick, 4.80 g)
Actual product image dm Balea Lip Care Intensive (Lip Care Stick, 4.80 g)
Actual product image dm Balea Lip Care Intensive (Lip Care Stick, 4.80 g)
Actual product image dm Balea Lip Care Intensive (Lip Care Stick, 4.80 g)
Actual product image dm Balea Lip Care Intensive (Lip Care Stick, 4.80 g)
Lip balms

dm Balea Lip Care Intensive

Lip Care Stick, 4.80 g

Actual product image Dove Pomegranate & Shea Butter (225 ml)
Actual product image Dove Pomegranate & Shea Butter (225 ml)
Actual product image Dove Pomegranate & Shea Butter (225 ml)
Actual product image Dove Pomegranate & Shea Butter (225 ml)
Actual product image Dove Pomegranate & Shea Butter (225 ml)
Shower gels
CHF5.90 CHF26.23/1l

Dove Pomegranate & Shea Butter

225 ml

Actual product image Garnier Micellar cleansing water (Micelle water, 100 ml)
Actual product image Garnier Micellar cleansing water (Micelle water, 100 ml)
Face cleansers
CHF4.– CHF40.–/1l

Garnier Micellar cleansing water

Micelle water, 100 ml

Actual product image KIKO Milano Glitter Shower Eyeshadow (Golden Rose)
Actual product image KIKO Milano Glitter Shower Eyeshadow (Golden Rose)
Eyeshadow

KIKO Milano Glitter Shower Eyeshadow

Golden Rose

Actual product image Gillette Venus Extra Smooth Snap
Actual product image Gillette Venus Extra Smooth Snap
Actual product image Gillette Venus Extra Smooth Snap
Actual product image Gillette Venus Extra Smooth Snap
Actual product image Gillette Venus Extra Smooth Snap
Actual product image Gillette Venus Extra Smooth Snap
Actual product image Gillette Venus Extra Smooth Snap
Actual product image Gillette Venus Extra Smooth Snap
Actual product image Gillette Venus Extra Smooth Snap
Actual product image Gillette Venus Extra Smooth Snap
Actual product image Gillette Venus Extra Smooth Snap
Razors
Quantity discount
CHF14.90 per piece for 2 units

Gillette Venus Extra Smooth Snap

Actual product image Moroccanoil Protect Perfect Defense (75 ml)
Actual product image Moroccanoil Protect Perfect Defense (75 ml)
Actual product image Moroccanoil Protect Perfect Defense (75 ml)
Actual product image Moroccanoil Protect Perfect Defense (75 ml)
Actual product image Moroccanoil Protect Perfect Defense (75 ml)
Actual product image Moroccanoil Protect Perfect Defense (75 ml)
Hair sprays
Quantity discount
CHF13.– per piece for 2 units CHF173.33/1l

Moroccanoil Protect Perfect Defense

Actual product image dm Balea 2in1 Eye Make-up Remover oil-based (Make-up remover, 100 ml)
Actual product image dm Balea 2in1 Eye Make-up Remover oil-based (Make-up remover, 100 ml)
Actual product image dm Balea 2in1 Eye Make-up Remover oil-based (Make-up remover, 100 ml)
Actual product image dm Balea 2in1 Eye Make-up Remover oil-based (Make-up remover, 100 ml)
Actual product image 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

Actual product image Maybelline New York Sky High Lash Sensational (1 Very Black)
Actual product image Maybelline New York Sky High Lash Sensational (1 Very Black)
Actual product image Maybelline New York Sky High Lash Sensational (1 Very Black)
Actual product image Maybelline New York Sky High Lash Sensational (1 Very Black)
Actual product image Maybelline New York Sky High Lash Sensational (1 Very Black)
Actual product image Maybelline New York Sky High Lash Sensational (1 Very Black)
Actual product image Maybelline New York Sky High Lash Sensational (1 Very Black)
Actual product image Maybelline New York Sky High Lash Sensational (1 Very Black)
Actual product image Maybelline New York Sky High Lash Sensational (1 Very Black)
Actual product image Maybelline New York Sky High Lash Sensational (1 Very Black)
Actual product image Maybelline New York Sky High Lash Sensational (1 Very Black)
Actual product image Maybelline New York Sky High Lash Sensational (1 Very Black)
Actual product image Maybelline New York Sky High Lash Sensational (1 Very Black)
Actual product image Maybelline New York Sky High Lash Sensational (1 Very Black)
Actual product image Maybelline New York Sky High Lash Sensational (1 Very Black)
Actual product image Maybelline New York Sky High Lash Sensational (1 Very Black)
Actual product image Maybelline New York Sky High Lash Sensational (1 Very Black)
Actual product image Maybelline New York Sky High Lash Sensational (1 Very Black)
Actual product image Maybelline New York Sky High Lash Sensational (1 Very Black)
Actual product image Maybelline New York Sky High Lash Sensational (1 Very Black)
Actual product image Maybelline New York Sky High Lash Sensational (1 Very Black)
Mascara
CHF8.90 CHF927.08/1l

Maybelline New York Sky High Lash Sensational

1 Very Black

Actual product image Invisibobble Everclaw Leo Love (1 pcs.)
Actual product image Invisibobble Everclaw Leo Love (1 pcs.)
Actual product image Invisibobble Everclaw Leo Love (1 pcs.)
Actual product image Invisibobble Everclaw Leo Love (1 pcs.)
Actual product image Invisibobble Everclaw Leo Love (1 pcs.)
Actual product image Invisibobble Everclaw Leo Love (1 pcs.)
Actual product image Invisibobble Everclaw Leo Love (1 pcs.)
Actual product image Invisibobble Everclaw Leo Love (1 pcs.)
Actual product image Invisibobble Everclaw Leo Love (1 pcs.)
Actual product image Invisibobble Everclaw Leo Love (1 pcs.)
Actual product image Invisibobble Everclaw Leo Love (1 pcs.)
Actual product image Invisibobble Everclaw Leo Love (1 pcs.)
Actual product image Invisibobble Everclaw Leo Love (1 pcs.)
Hair clips
Quantity discount
CHF6.55 per piece for 2 units

Invisibobble Everclaw Leo Love

1 pcs.

Actual product image Bubble T Berries with Aloe Vera and Niacinamide
Actual product image Bubble T Berries with Aloe Vera and Niacinamide
Actual product image Bubble T Berries with Aloe Vera and Niacinamide
Actual product image Bubble T Berries with Aloe Vera and Niacinamide
Face masks
Quantity discount
CHF3.60 per piece for 4 units

Bubble T Berries with Aloe Vera and Niacinamide

Actual product image Batiste Original (Dry shampoo, 50 ml)
Actual product image Batiste Original (Dry shampoo, 50 ml)
Actual product image Batiste Original (Dry shampoo, 50 ml)
Actual product image Batiste Original (Dry shampoo, 50 ml)
Actual product image Batiste Original (Dry shampoo, 50 ml)
Actual product image Batiste Original (Dry shampoo, 50 ml)
Actual product image Batiste Original (Dry shampoo, 50 ml)
Actual product image Batiste Original (Dry shampoo, 50 ml)
Actual product image Batiste Original (Dry shampoo, 50 ml)
Shampoo
Quantity discount
CHF3.40 per piece for 2 units CHF68.–/1l

Batiste Original

Dry shampoo, 50 ml

Actual product image Rexona Cotton Dry (Stick, 76 g)
Actual product image Rexona Cotton Dry (Stick, 76 g)
Deodorant
−11%
CHF3.90 was CHF4.40

Rexona Cotton Dry

Stick, 76 g

Actual product image NYX Professional Make-Up Face Freezie (Transparent)
Actual product image NYX Professional Make-Up Face Freezie (Transparent)
Actual product image NYX Professional Make-Up Face Freezie (Transparent)
Actual product image NYX Professional Make-Up Face Freezie (Transparent)
Primer + Base
CHF19.90 CHF398.–/1l

NYX Professional Make-Up Face Freezie

Transparent

NYX Professional Make-Up Fat Oil lip Drip (01 My Main)
Quantity discount
CHF11.40 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)

Catrice ICONAILS Gel Lacquer

143 LavendHER, Gel-Effect Nail Polish

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

NIVEA DUPLIKAT Rich Body Milk

Body cream, Body milk, 400 ml

essence All About Matt (Transparent)
Quantity discount
CHF4.10 per piece for 2 units CHF512.50/1kg

essence All About Matt

Transparent

dm Balea Lip Care Intensive (Lip Care Stick, 4.80 g)

dm Balea Lip Care Intensive

Lip Care Stick, 4.80 g

Dove Pomegranate & Shea Butter (225 ml)
CHF5.90 CHF26.23/1l

Dove Pomegranate & Shea Butter

225 ml

Garnier Micellar cleansing water (Micelle water, 100 ml)
CHF4.– CHF40.–/1l

Garnier Micellar cleansing water

Micelle water, 100 ml

KIKO Milano Glitter Shower Eyeshadow (Golden Rose)

KIKO Milano Glitter Shower Eyeshadow

Golden Rose

Gillette Venus Extra Smooth Snap
Quantity discount
CHF14.90 per piece for 2 units

Gillette Venus Extra Smooth Snap

Moroccanoil Protect Perfect Defense
Quantity discount
CHF13.– per piece for 2 units CHF173.33/1l

Moroccanoil Protect Perfect Defense

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

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

Make-up remover, 100 ml

Maybelline New York Sky High Lash Sensational (1 Very Black)
CHF8.90 CHF927.08/1l

Maybelline New York Sky High Lash Sensational

1 Very Black

Invisibobble Everclaw Leo Love (1 pcs.)
Quantity discount
CHF6.55 per piece for 2 units

Invisibobble Everclaw Leo Love

1 pcs.

Bubble T Berries with Aloe Vera and Niacinamide
Quantity discount
CHF3.60 per piece for 4 units

Bubble T Berries with Aloe Vera and Niacinamide

Batiste Original (Dry shampoo, 50 ml)
Quantity discount
CHF3.40 per piece for 2 units CHF68.–/1l

Batiste Original

Dry shampoo, 50 ml

Rexona Cotton Dry (Stick, 76 g)
−11%
CHF3.90 was CHF4.40

Rexona Cotton Dry

Stick, 76 g

NYX Professional Make-Up Face Freezie (Transparent)
CHF19.90 CHF398.–/1l

NYX Professional Make-Up Face Freezie

Transparent

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

Header image: Natalie Hemengül

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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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