Paul & Joe are definitely cat people, and this time around, a wonderland of winter-resistant florals are their cherished felines' playground. Inside, Paul & Joe Beauté's iconic makeup products are featured alongside a clutch of skincare: the Foundation Primer Limited marks the first day, the pearly Lipstick Limited the fourth, a red nail polish the 11th, the Herbal Lotion comes in on the 16th, and, last but not least are two two limited edition makeup bags to keep it all in reach.

Price: £80

Get it at Beauty Bay and Feel Unique

The stars in the MAC Cosmetics universe will be within reach, with the brand taking a rather unique approach with its star-shaped Advent calendar containing 24 of its best-sellers. Among the flagship products are a number of lipsticks and eyeshadows, the iconic Lipglass, as well as an eyebrow gel.

Price: £129

Get it at: https://www.maccosmetics.co.uk

British makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury opens the doors to her magical, enchanting galaxy for the Holidays with a curvy boxed set filled with 12 surprises (four of which are retail sizes) for fans of the brand. Among the stars in the beauty firmament are the Matte Revolution Lipstick in the Pillow Talk shade, alongside the Wonderglow. 

Price: £150/$200

Get it at: www.charlottetilbury.com 

With its star-themed décor, Essie's brings the Holiday cheer with its Advent calendar containing 24 of its emblematic miniature and retail-sized nail polishes alongside a cornucopia of surprises. It's available on L'Oréal Paris' web site as a special guest brand, as well as on Sephora's.

Price: £60/$119

Get it at: Look Fantastic and Amazon