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

Quantity discount

EUR8,52 EUR3408,–/1kg

essence Jelly Jewels

Golden hour

1

Sunscreen

EUR16,58 EUR331,60/1l

Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua Fresh + B5

Sun lotion, SPF 50+, 50 ml, 47.91 g

62

Shampoo

Rausch Energy-Boost-Shampoo mit Wacholder

200 ml, Liquid shampoo

2

Candles

Balthasar Stabkerzen 4er Set Organic

4 pcs.

Hand soap

Farfalla Mandarin Carpe Diem - Moisturizing Hand Soap

Liquid soap, 300 ml

6

Mascara

Quantity discount

EUR7,87 per piece for 2 units EUR655,84/1l

essence Lash Princess

#635144 - Black Brown

51

Face cleansers

EUR20,35 EUR101,75/1l

Round Lab 1025 Dokdo

Cleansing oil, 200 ml

12

Face serums

EUR43,56 EUR1452,–/1l

Erborian Skin Therapy

26

Deodorant

CD Lornamed Deodorant Roll-On 50ml Sensitive Protect

Roll-on, 50 ml

Fiction

Ein Junge namens Weihnacht

German, Matt Haig, 2016

Needlework sets

EUR18,15

Creativ Company Needle felting

9

Hand soap

Not the girl who misses much SOAP Weihnachtsbaum

Shower gels

EUR33,90 EUR67,80/1l

L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil

500 ml

51

Pencil cases

Designworks Vegan Leather Pen Pouch - Bright Green | Navy

Craft sets

Djeco Origami Family

5

Markers

Quantity discount

EUR11,03 per piece for 3 units

Faber-Castell Textmarker 46 Metallic

Multicoloured, 5 mm, 8 x

42

Nail varnish

EUR15,95 EUR1181,48/1l

Essie Strong Start

As strong as it gets, Base coat

50

Lighters + Matches

Archivist Matches XXL - Starry Sky

Deodorant

Quantity discount

EUR3,68 per piece for 4 units EUR73,60/1l

Old Spice Captain

Stick, 50 ml

148

Hair gel

Utena Matomage Hair Stick Super Hold

Hair wax

14

Face creams

Nø Cosmetics All-In Barrier Cream

50 ml, 24h cream

1

Face masks

Garnier Pimple Patches

22

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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