Ahh... with the imminent arrival of the festive season, we can start wrapping up gifts for our loved ones as well as grabbing a new Christmas jumper. One thing you certainly don't want to miss out on during the busy period though is all the endless beauty crackers you can get your hands on.
From skincare to makeup sets or nail polish, beauty crackers come in all shapes and sizes. They can be a fabulous addition to any Christmas dinner table, or work perfectly as a small gift to pop under the Xmas tree.
Closer's best beauty Christmas crackers, at a glance
Editor's Choice: NUXE Festive Xmas Cracker Skincare Gift Set, £14.50 on John Lewis
Best hand cream beauty Christmas cracker: The White Company Winter Cracker Hand & Nail Gift Set, £18 on The White Company
Best high-value beauty Christmas cracker: LOOKFANTASTIC Christmas Cracker 2023, £40 on LookFantastic
There are loads of places to buy the best beauty crackers this year ahead of Christmas. From Boots to John Lewis, loads of beauty brands have jumped on the cracker wave.
We've found our favourite beauty crackers for 2023. So go on, treat yourself - it's Christmas after all.
SHOP: The best beauty Christmas crackers 2023
Editor's Choice: best beauty Christmas cracker
john lewiswww.johnlewis.com
If you're avid about your facial routine, this Nuxe Christmas is affordable and a sweet treat, filled with four miniature goodies you can enjoy. From micellar water to shower oil and gel cream, under £15 it's a bargain.
Best hand cream beauty Christmas cracker
the white companywww.thewhitecompany.com
The White Company just screams luxury and what better than to treat yourself this December? This one will make a fabulous present - or, something to treat yourself with (life is too short!)
Best high-value beauty Christmas cracker
lookfantasticwww.lookfantastic.com
Go big or go home, with the LookFantastic Christmas cracker. Share festive feelings with 6 viral beauty sensations from Drunk Elephant, ICONIC London and more! Worth over £123, it can be yours for just £40.
Best pampering beauty Christmas cracker
sainsbury'swww.sainsburys.co.uk
However, sometimes you want to switch it up from mini pens and magic tricks - and this is where the Cath Kidston A Christmas Sky Crackers come in. Inside, discover a pampering body wash, with a signature fragrance to feel refreshed, cleansed and scented.
Best bath bomb beauty Christmas cracker
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AmazonSoak your Christmas sins away with this bath bomb cracker from Bomb Cosmetics. Not only do they fizzle away in the bath but they also pop and bang with pure essential oils.
Best haircare beauty Christmas cracker
beauty worksbeautyworksonline.com
Worth £54, this one's for those haircare fans out there. Beauty Works has a great selection of hair styling tools and products, so now you can grab their set of six Festive beauty crackers each filled with a different Beauty Works haircare product.
Best skincare beauty Christmas cracker
paula's choicewww.paulaschoice.co.uk
Who doesn't love a bit of Paula's Choice? Pop both travel sizes of the Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant and Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturiser in your bath bag and you're sorted.
Best jewellery beauty Christmas cracker
oreliawww.orelia.co.uk
A beauty routine must also include picking out the most stylish piece of jewellery to wear. With these adorable crackers from Orelia, you'll get a pair of silver earrings to show off.
Best luxurious beauty Christmas cracker
libertywww.libertylondon.com
Liberty London has fun and bright Christmas crackers fit for any Christmas table. Including two haircare crackers, two colour beauty crackers and two skincare crackers, they'll sit perfectly on the dinner table.
Best alternative to beauty Christmas crackers to try
harvey nicholswww.harveynichols.com
Inside the Harvey Nichols cracker, amongst the usual hat and joke rostra, you could find a variety of exciting, ever-so-fancy items. Fruity raspberry jam? A Crème de Cassis miniature for a Kir Royale? A fabulous Harvey Nichols Champagne stopper? You'll have to find out.
If you haven't already been sold on a beauty advent calendar then you'll want to grab a beauty Christmas cracker. They work perfectly as little presents to give to your family and friends, or you can just treat yourself to one!
Some are filled with skincare goodies, others with nail sets and polish, some will have perfume and fragrances or you can even get a range of things. It all depends on what you want in your cracker - there's something for everyone.
Ruby Barry is a product writer for Closer Online, specialising in fashion and beauty. The team has nicknamed her "dupe queen", as there's not a product in the world she can't find a cheaper alternative for.