7 Cruelty-Free Cosmetics Brands Offering Advent Calendars in 2025
Three years ago, I became a mother — and during that time, finding moments for myself, let alone keeping up my cruelty-free lifestyle, wasn’t easy. Slowly, I drifted away from it and made a few unintentional compromises. But lately, as life feels a little more balanced, I’m ready to reconnect with that part of myself — starting with this very post.
Since Christmas is just around the corner, I thought: what better way to return to blogging than with something festive and ethical? I used to love writing about cruelty-free beauty advent calendars, so here’s my 2025 edition — updated for readers in Europe, especially Malta and Germany.
Below are seven certified or verified cruelty-free brands offering beauty advent calendars this year. I’ve also noted whether they’re fully vegan or not, so you can choose based on your lifestyle.
- Benecos
- Catrice
- Dr. Hauschka
- Essence Cosmetics
- Primavera
- The Body Shop
- Weleda *
* Verified cruelty-free. Not yet Peta, Cruelty-free International or Leaping Bunny certified.
Why Choose a Cruelty-Free Advent Calendar?
Opting for a cruelty-free beauty advent calendar means celebrating the season without supporting animal testing. Many of these brands also use natural, organic, or vegan ingredients, so you can enjoy festive self-care that aligns with your values.
Many of these Advent calendars are available from European retailers such as dm‑drogerie markt, Douglas, or directly from the brands’ official websites. In Germany, they are often listed as “Adventskalender Kosmetik” or “Vegan Beauty Adventskalender.” Some links in this post are affiliate links — if you purchase through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
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