Big gifts are great, but small surprises are definitely more fun for women! Especially when it comes to Advent calendars. And although there is now a huge selection of ready-made variants on certain themes, it is more individual and loving to fill the Advent calendar yourself. Since most makeup and care products are pocket-sized, they are perfect for filling Advent calendars. But filling 24 doors with a special gift is not that easy. We give some ideas on how you can surprise your best friend, your sister or your mother with little beauty products this Christmas.
Advent calendar to fill
Regardless of whether you make a cosmetic Advent calendar yourself or buy a ready-made Advent calendar to fill, it is important to adapt the contents to the size of the Advent calendar. AtAdvent calendar fairyYou will find examples of wonderful items to fill yourself and test reports on many different Advent calendars. It is definitely better to choose large fabric bags or jute bags that offer enough space compared to boxes. Paper bags that you can personalize with stickers and wooden clips are also very practical.
With care products
At first glance, facial and body care products are not the best choicefor a gift. Choosing cream, exfoliant, cleansing lotion, etc. as a gift is difficult because they have to be selected exactly according to skin type and problems to be solved (dry skin, oily skin, etc.). But there are always exceptions.Scented, pretty soapsfor example, would delight every woman. ALip balmis a must, especially in winter and cares for dry and chapped lips. If your sister or friend travels often, she will be happy about oneTravel bottle setor travel-sized products are sure to be happy.
Lip scrubs, eye pads, foot masks, nail oils, bath bombsand other similar ones are among the products that not everyone uses but would like to try. TheHand creamis also one of the few “universal” remedies that does not depend on factors such as age and skin type.
Creams for wrinkles, acne, cellulite and other aesthetic skin defects should be treated with particular care and sensitivity. You should only give this to a close friend who has spoken openly about her problem or even asked you for advice. We have some ideas ready:Anti-Cellulite-Cup,Peeling glovesagainst cellulite and impure skin,Rose quartz or jade rolleragainst wrinkles,Derma roller for acne scars.
Fill Advent calendars with make-up
If you want to stay on the safe side, you can't go wrong with color cosmetics. Think about what makeup the woman you are filling the Advent calendar for likes to wear. Does she always wear light make-up on her eyes, uses the classic cat-eye eyeliner or likes to experiment with colored eyeliner? Whatever your makeup style is, with onesmall Eyeshadow paletteYou always make a good choice in nude and pastel tones. If the woman doesn't wear much or very little makeup, we would recommend you get oneMascaraor onelipstickin a subtle color.Nail polishis always a good idea too. And the best part: there are so many nuances that it's almost impossible for her to have exactly the same one.
It is advisable to avoid products such as foundation, concealer and powder as it is more difficult and individual to find the right color and texture depending on your skin type. The rouge is hard to hit again.Highlighteron the other hand, would be a good idea - it suits every woman, regardless of age, and the likelihood of a mistake there is much lower. Choose a neutral shade like light gold or champagne that works for many skin types.
Small beauty helpers are also the perfect size for an Advent calendar.Beautyblender, makeup brushes (e.g. Kabuki), eyeliner stamps, washable makeup remover puffs, brush cleaning pads, konjac sponges– all of which are practical and make every beauty routine easier, more pleasant and faster.
