
Hear that? That’s December jingling into view – and with it, the question I get asked the most at this time of year: what’s the best advent calendar for women? It's no surprise; after almost twenty years as a consumer journalist, my home resembles a testing lab, and that really ramps up once the festive season gets going. Friends and family know the score: pop round in November and you’re likely to leave with an armful of products I've talked you into testing.
Advent calendar offerings seem to get bigger and better every year. Whether you’re a foodie, a fitness fanatic, or a self-care devotee, there’s one with your name on it. Here in the office, our desks are buried under a pile of the best beauty advent calendars, and we're forming an orderly queue to volunteer for reviewing 2025's most sought-after jewellery advent calendars.