24 ideas for the last "door"

Natalie Hemengül

6.11.2025

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Ah, the twenty-four. The finale, to which we often have (too high) expectations. Still unimaginative? Here are my final DIY Advent calendar recommendations to bring joy to your loved one.

Are you putting together an advent calendar for someone? Then you'll get a round of applause from me first. I'm sure your patience, effort and creativity will be deeply appreciated!

If you've ever tried your hand at a project like this, you'll know that ideas can quickly become a scarce commodity. Especially towards the last «door». And especially if it's a calendar with small gifts. Because let's be honest: we don't really need anything. That's why, in my opinion, homemade gifts are hard to beat. But if you're in a hurry, meaningful gadgets or ideas for leisure activities are called for. So if you're still floating around for the last little door: Here are my 24 ideas for the grand finale.

Eyeshadow

essence Jelly Jewels

#f3d1bf, Golden hour

3

Sunscreen

Quantity discount

EUR14,30 per piece for 2 units EUR286,–/1l

Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua Fresh + B5

Sun cream face, SPF 50+, 50 ml

67

Shampoo

Rausch Energy-Boost-Shampoo mit Wacholder

200 ml, Liquid shampoo

7

Candles

Balthasar Stabkerzen 4er Set Organic

4 pcs.

4

Hand soap

Farfalla Tangerine

Liquid soap, 300 ml

6

Mascara

EUR9,15 EUR762,50/1l

essence Lash Princess

#635144 - Black Brown

88

Face cleansers

EUR28,53 EUR142,65/1l

Round Lab 1025 Dokdo

Cleansing oil, 200 ml

12

Face serums

EUR45,65 EUR1521,67/1l

Erborian Skin Therapy

30 ml

27

Deodorant

CD Lornamed Deodorant Roll-On 50ml Sensitive Protect

Roll-on, 50 ml

Fiction

EUR18,–

Ein Junge namens Weihnacht

German, Matt Haig, 2016

Needlework sets

EUR18,84

Creativ Company Needle felting

9

Hand soap

Not the girl who misses much Weihnachtsbaum

Hard soap

Shower gels

EUR31,24 EUR62,48/1l

L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil

500 ml

56

Pencil cases

Designworks Vegan Leather Pen Pouch - Bright Green | Navy

Craft sets

Djeco Origami Family

7

Markers

Faber-Castell Textmarker 46 Metallic

8 x

39

Nail varnish

EUR16,– EUR1185,19/1l

Essie Strong Start

As strong as it gets, Base coat

44

Lighters + Matches

Archivist Starry Sky

Deodorant

Quantity discount

EUR4,27 per piece for 4 units EUR85,40/1l

Old Spice Captain

Stick, 50 ml

152

Hair gel

Utena Matomage Hair Stick Super Hold

Hair wax

15

Face creams

Nø Cosmetics All-In Barrier Cream

50 ml, 24h cream

4

Face masks

Garnier Pimple Patches

25

Natalie Hemengül

Senior Editor

Natalie.Hemenguel@digitecgalaxus.ch

As a massive Disney fan, I see the world through rose-tinted glasses. I worship series from the 90s and consider mermaids a religion. When I’m not dancing in glitter rain, I’m either hanging out at pyjama parties or sitting at my make-up table. P.S. I love you, bacon, garlic and onions. more

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