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The 13 Best Nail Polish Advent Calendars for the Mani Obsessed
Including must-haves from OPI and Le Mini Macaron.
Advent calendars come in all editions for the holidays: luxury, beauty, and even nail polish-specific. As an added bonus, the best nail polish Advent calendars provide the perfect gifting opportunity for the person who never leaves the house without at least a coat of polish. Ideal for anyone who counts themselves as an aspiring nail artist, or those looking to test the waters with a few new manicure tools and accessories, these Advents not only set the tone for a joyful holiday season, but are also packed with full- and travel-size surprises to enjoy. And now that Christmas is just around the corner, they make great last-minute gifts (with expedited shipping).
Whether you're stumped about what to wrap for your favorite beauty lover, or in search of the perfect stocking stuffer they can open all at once, calendars from experts at OPI, Ciaté London, and more make gift giving a total breeze. And if you prefer to keep things a little more straightforward, there are also a number of excellent polish sets to peruse, from top brands like Tenoverten and Deborah Lippmann that are worthy enough to place under any tree. Here, we've pulled together 13 of the best nail polish Advent calendars and sets to shop now.
Looking for more gift ideas? Make sure to shop our picks of the best skincare, makeup, fragrance, and overall must-have beauty sets this season.
Christmas Calendar
Olive and June's Christmas Calendar contains 25 days worth of supplies from the brand to enjoy, including mini versions of its polish, Overnight Hand Treatment, files, culty nail stickers, and even a set of squoval press-ons.
Chocolate Cravings Nail Polish Set
Surprise the person who refuses to wear anything but neutral polish shades with this chocolate-toned set from Deborah Lippmann that goes with just about everything. Plus, since Sephora is offering shoppers free same-day delivery through Christmas Eve with the code FREESAMEDAY, it'll still arrive with plenty of time to wrap.
Mini Mani Month 2022
We suggest acting fast to snap up this vegan and eco-conscious nail polish Advent for a timely holiday delivery, especially while it's on sale for 51 percent off.
12 Days of Gel Polish Advent Calendar
They'll get a travel-ready LED lamp, seven bite-size gel polishes, along with two nail sticker sheets for ultimate customization in this 12-day Advent from Le Mini Macaron. And to make it simple to change up their manicures, the calendar also includes a handy file plus pro-level gel remover wraps.
The red lip enthusiast who loves matching their go-to makeup and nail shades will be thrilled to receive this bundle of four polishes, which nearly 1,600 Amazon shoppers swear by. Did we mention this set is named Fa La La La La for good holiday measure?
If your giftee is a fan of both travel and clean beauty, consider surprising them with this mini polish set from J.Hannah, that nicely comes with its own carrying case.
Jewel Be Bold Holiday '22 Collection Advent Calendar
Here's a treasure chest of 25 mini OPI polishes to rival their local salon that feature a quick-drying formula that lasts for up to seven days per wear.
This professional-level polish set includes three of JINsoon's most popular metallic shades that are the perfect tonal rotation for the holidays.
12 Days of Nail Set
Your friend or family member will have five polish shades and two top coats to choose from when designing their at-home manicures with this 12-day set from Ulta. They'll also discover extras like nail gems, art decals, cuticle balm, and more.
The Holiday Trio
Add this sophisticated and party-ready polish trio to your shopping list, that's not only vegan, but also 8-free.
Holiday Essentials Nail Set
While this Pear Nova set was made exclusively for the holidays, it can easily be worn year-round, and was even named as one of Oprah’s Favorite Things in 2020.
Le Mani Salon Gel Polish Nail Art Set
This gel set featuring tools and holiday-inspired decals is specifically for red manicure lovers, and can still arrive before Christmas. Plus, since it only takes 30 seconds under its included LED lamp for polish to cure, your friend or family member won't have to worry about accidental smudging.
Color Matter Nail Polish Set
In addition to four polish shades, they'll also receive a sheet of Off-White nail stickers, plus, a Master of the Universe figure with this limited-edition set.
Tiffany Dodson is currently the associate beauty commerce editor at Harper’s Bazaar, where she specializes in trend forecasting, building relationships with major and emerging brands, and crafting shopping stories—from holiday gift guides to product road tests. Tiffany's work has previously been featured in outlets like SELF, Bustle, and Teen Vogue, and she's been quoted as a commerce and beauty expert in publications and platforms like The Business of Fashion and NPR’s Life Kit podcast.
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