A holiday countdown calendar containing assorted beauty products, typically marketed towards a specific consumer demographic often found at a particular large retailer, serves as a festive pre-Christmas gifting option or self-treat. These calendars often include a variety of items such as lipstick, eyeshadow, mascara, and skincare products in sample or travel sizes. An example would be a collection of 24 miniature beauty items packaged within a numbered box for each day of December leading up to Christmas Day.
These pre-holiday gift sets offer a cost-effective way to explore different product lines or brands, encouraging product discovery and potential future purchases. Historically, advent calendars have been a tradition used to mark the days of Advent leading up to Christmas. Adapting this tradition to include beauty products capitalizes on existing holiday excitement and creates a unique seasonal offering within the beauty market. This approach benefits both consumers and retailers by offering a combined value proposition and increased sales opportunity during the peak shopping season.