Best Nail Polish Advent Calendars Last Year and What Should I Look Out For 2021?

Christmas is just around the corner. For kids and big kids alike, advent calendars are a festive staple. However, sometimes chocolate behind each door just won’t do. For nail polish enthusiasts, a nail polish advent calendar should be at the top of your list.

Nail polish advent calendars have become increasingly popular in recent years. What better way to brighten up the days leading up to the big day than unveiling a new nail polish shade?

However, there are loads of different nail polish advent calendars on the market now. So we thought we’d make your Christmas shopping easier by rounding up the best of the bunch from 2020. Not only that, we'll give you some handy hints on how to choose an advent calendar you'll love. 

Best nail polish advent calendar: Our top three

Ciaté London Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar

This is a super cute set of mini nail polishes. There's a shade for every day of the month leading up to Christmas. The set includes a limited edition nail file and one full-size polish. With this set, you can change your nail polish as often as you change your mood.

One big reason that this advent calendar is in our top three of 2020 is that it’s a cruelty-free brand. Ciaté doesn’t test on animals and doesn't sell its products in countries where animal testing is required by law.

Essie Christmas Nail Polish Advent Calendar

Now we love mini polishes, but Essie’s nail polish advent calendar has eight full-size products. There are 10 mini polishes included and you also get some nail treats like cuticle oil and nail stickers. It is on the pricier side, but if you are a true nail care and nail polish devotee, it’s absolutely worth it.

OPI Holiday Advent Calendar

We adore OPI, this calendar has 25 wearable shades. You'll find everything from festive shimmery reds to everyday pinks and neutrals. We also love the creativity of their shade names. Their festive shades include ‘This Gold Sleighs Me’, ‘Red-y For The Holidays’, ‘Let’s Take an Elfie’, and ‘Tinsel, Tinsel ‘Lil Star’. It’s impossible not to smile.

What should you look out for?

Nail polish advent calendars might all look great. However, to find one you’ll love, here’s what to look out for:

If you’re an eco-warrior, look for cruelty-free, sustainable brands that don’t use excessive packaging;

Want to stay on-trend and ahead of the crowd? Look for one that contains limited edition shades or products;

Are you into nail care as much as your polish? Look for calendars that contain nail care products and/or fortified polishes;

And finally, look for wearable shades. Are you actually going to wear that bright orange or lime green polish? If not buy a nail polish calendar with more wearable shades. 

We hope we’ve given you some inspiration on how to find the perfect nail polish advent calendar. For more tips and articles on all things nails, check out the rest of our blog.