19 best beauty crackers for Christmas 2025
The best beauty crackers are a little more boujee than your typical supermarket selection — and a must-have for any host or hostess whose guests are far more likely to be excited by a moisturiser or grooming treat than yet another mini torch.
Let’s be honest: most cracker contents end up in the bin (or the dreaded junk drawer), which feels like a waste on all accounts. Beauty Christmas crackers, on the other hand, are packed with genuinely useful goodies — from bite-sized makeup, skincare and haircare to luxe pampering and wellness treats. In other words? They’re pretty much guaranteed to contain something that’ll actually get used. Better than most stocking fillers in our opinion.
And instead of bottle-opener key rings and tiny sewing kits, these cosmetic-filled crackers come decked out in pretty, festive packaging that often makes them just as gift-worthy as what’s inside. Little wonder they’re fast becoming some of the best beauty gifts of the festive season — and sell out quickly as a result.
To help you stay ahead of the crowd, we’ve rounded up the very best beauty Christmas crackers for 2025 below — some of which have been reduced by as much as 50%, allowing us to label them one of the best Black Friday beauty deals of 2025. So, see below for our favourite beauty crackers stuffed with suitable gifts for her, gifts for Grandma and just about anyone else at the table.
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How I choose the best beauty crackers & why you can trust me:
With heaps of top beauty advent calendars and cute festive gift sets landing on our desks every day in the lead-up to Christmas, we’re no strangers to ripping open beauty Christmas crackers and judging the products hidden inside. We know — it’s a tough job, but someone’s got to do it.
Before tugging them apart, we take note of the style and pattern of the packaging — and whether it’s recyclable. Ultimately, the beauty Christmas crackers that made it into this edit have earned their spot because we felt they were fairly priced and contained a good number or quality of products, with options to suit guests of different genders, hair textures, and complexions.
As part of the Glamour shopping team, I attend product launches and press days to dive into the latest in fashion, beauty, and lifestyle. My goal? Hunting down gifts that are actually worth your money. If I haven’t tested a product myself, I turn to other Glamour writers, real-life friends (yes, I have those), or customer reviews.
When I get my hands on a sample, here’s what I look for:
- Design — Will it last? Is it up to the task? Can I display it with pride?
- Price point — Would I genuinely spend this much money on it?
- Delivery — Was shipping a smooth experience with no hidden costs?
- Giftability — Is it something the recipient will not only love, but actually use regularly?
Ahead, the best beauty crackers for 2025, approved by a shopping writer:
The Skincare Christmas Cracker
We like a little bit of everything on our Christmas plate — and the same goes for our beauty crackers. This festive red cracker is packed with face masks, under-eye patches, cleansing balm, and more. Worth over £70, this ultimate gift for her is one we can’t wait to get our paws on.
Contents:
- Rodial Pink Diamond Lifting Face Mask.
- Lancôme Génifique Ultimate - Dual Repair Augmented Serum.
- Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm.
- Fresh Rose Face Mask.
- Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hydragel Patches.
- Ole Henriksen Banana Bright+ Instant Glow Moisturiser.
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Let’s be real — we all go feral for those tiny tester perfumes, purely because they finally give us something chic to throw in our handbags for a mid-day refresh. And that’s needed more than ever during winter, when we’re sweating inside our coats. This scent trio from Space NK means you can leave the Christmas table with three travel-sized perfumes in tow. Featuring minis from Phlur, Ellis Brooklyn and Gisou, this is hands-down one of the best perfume gifts.
Contents:
- Phlur Father Figure Eau de Parfum.
- Ellis Brooklyn Vanilla Salt Eau de Parfum.
- Gisou Honey Infused Hair Perfume in Wild Rose.
Girlies 4 Glossier, now and 4ever. This beauty gift solves the eternal dilemma: regular-sized perfume or travel-sized? Both. With 50ml and 8ml of Glossier’s iconic scent, you can spritz before the party and top up in the bathroom. Sure, it’s not in a classic cracker shape, but trust us — whoever finds this on their plate won’t be complaining. The paint can aesthetic is also such a laugh. A gift for sisters that might just make you get along even better than usual.
Contents:
- Glossier You 50ml.
- Glossier You 8ml.
I don’t know about you, but I’m terrified to even look at my calendar right now. No time to spare, and way too many places expecting me to look fully made up. Enter this beauty cracker. The Trinny London gift set comes with three effortless, everyday makeup products designed to give anyone a fresh, seasonal look in just minutes. And if you’re after different shades or products, there are three other cosmetic-filled crackers to choose from.
Contents:
- Eye2Eye in Mystery.
- Lip2Cheek in Freddie.
- Lip Glow in Bella.
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Flannels Beauty Christmas Cracker
Go big or go home — and in this case, go home with this massive beauty cracker. So large and luxurious it’ll probably need its own place setting, we have no doubt Travis is laying one out for Taylor as we speak… or at least his assistant is. Featuring twenty-eight must-have products from high-end beauty, haircare, and wellness brands including Charlotte Tilbury, Pat McGrath, Estée Lauder, Kylie Cosmetics, and YSL, it’s worth over £551 — and guaranteed to earn you some serious brownie points as a gift for girlfriends.
Contents:
- Carolina Herrera Good Girl Blush Eau de Parfum.
- Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Blush Wand - Pillow Talk Peach Pop.
- Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream.
- ESPA Bergamot & Jasmine Bath & Shower Gel.
- Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum.
- Eve Lom Radiance Repair Retinol Serum.
- FLANNELS Beauty Rose Quartz Eye Mask.
- FLANNELS Beauty Scented Candle, Black Amber.
- FLANNELS Beauty Velvet Powder Puff.
- Glow Hub The Barrier Builder Serum Mist.
- Glow Hub Hydration Hero Eye Wand.
- Kylie Cosmetics Kylie Precision Pout Lip Liner - Comes Naturally.
- Kylie Cosmetics Kylie High Gloss - Damn Gina.
- Mario Badescu Facial Spray, Aloe, Adaptogens & Coconut.
- NARS Powder Blush - Orgasm.
- Oskia Violet Water Hydra-Gel Clarifying Daily Moisturiser.
- Parfums De Marly Delina Exclusif Parfum.
- Pat McGrath Labs Blurring Undereye Powder - Light.
- Philip Kingsley Daily Damage Defence.
- Pixi DetoxifEYE Hydrogel Under-Eye Patches.
- Prada Hyper Matte Mini Lipstick - P56 Notte.
- Sapphire Dust Skin Activator.
- Yves Saint Laurent Loveshine Candyglow Mini Lipstick - Nude Lavalliere.
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Lip And Cheek Kit
Any excuse to mention Charlotte Tilbury and we’ll take it — just like people will be snatching this beauty cracker off someone else’s place setting. The brand is probably best known for its cult-fave Pillow Talk shades, so what better gift to decorate the festive table? Trust us, this is a gift for teenage girls that will make them squeal… and yes, adult girlies too.
Contents:
- Beauty Light Wand.
- Pillow Talk Big Lip Plumpgasm.
- Lip Cheat.
The White Company Luxury Crackers
A spa, stuffed into a beauty cracker — that’s exactly what you get from this gorgeous set by The White Company. Ideal for anyone struggling with sleep, the Sleep and Calm Bath Shots are practically guaranteed to send you into a toasty snooze. A body wash might feel like an impersonal gift, but wrapped up in this sleek cracker, it becomes a minimalist, thoughtful offering — something you know they’ll use and love every single day. Plus, they work for everyone in the family!
Contents:
- 2 x Sleep and Calm Bath Shots.
- 2 x Seychelles and Sea Salt Bath & Shower Gels.
Trouble Maker Trouble Talks Lip Gift Set
It’s not a beauty cracker, but it is filled with pink confetti for that festive vibe. Definitely the trendiest item on the list, it comes with a Snug — apparently what today’s youth use to hang lip glosses on their handbags. Millennials could never. This fun set is guaranteed to put a grin on even the moodiest of teenagers.
Contents:
- Mechanical Lip Liner.
- Chaos Lipgloss.
- Shimmie Gloss shade Mermaid lilac.
- Pizzazz Pink Chaos Snug.
Dove Restore & Nourish Hand Collection Gift Cracker
Traditional Christmas crackers might deliver a nail clipper that breaks five minutes later, but this beauty cracker actually has your hands sorted for the season. Inside, you’ll find a sleek glass nail file and two stunning hand creams — the perfect way to keep your festive manicure looking fresh all December long. Oh, and it just so happens to be one of the most budget-friendly picks on the list, too.
Contents:
- 2 x Dove Body Love Restoring Care Hand Cream.
- 1 Glass Nail File.
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Liberty Beauty Christmas Crackers
Liberty is as much a part of the festive season as pigs in blankets or Love Actually on the telly. So why not bring it into the beauty cracker game with this gorgeous set of six? Best of all, each cracker comes with a classic paper crown and is wrapped in Liberty’s March Sparkle print, available in three beautiful colourways. A luxury gift cracker indeed.
Contents:
- Sisley Paris So Intense Mascara in Deep Black.
- Suqqu Sheer Matte Lipstick.
- Suqqu Lipstick Cap.
- MZ Skin The Light Moisturiser.
- Grown Alchemist Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser.
- Verden D’Orangerie Hand Cream.
- L:A Bruket Lip Balm.
- Liberty Cracker Hat.
Ancient + Brave Revelry + Rest Cracker
How about a Christmas beauty cracker you can actually use during the festive chaos? This hand-illustrated stunner by Ancient + Brave comes with three True Hydration sachets and three True Nightcap sachets — aka a little help for falling asleep after one too many eggnogs, and a boost for rallying during chaotic Boxing Day family visits. Honestly, Ancient + Brave is home to some of our favourite gifts for mothers-in-law, or your own mum, if you’re feeling generous.
Contents:
- 3 x True Hydration Sachet.
- 3 x True Nightcap Sachet.
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Sephora Collection Lip Sleeping Mask Duo
A Christmas ornament or a beauty cracker? You decide with this adorable lip sleeping mask duo. The ultimate gift for teenage girls it’s a chance to indulge in TikTok-famous lip balms without splashing out on the pricier Laneige or Clinique options. Plus, the flavours — caramel macchiato and gingerbread — are basically dessert after a big roast dinner.
Contents:
- Lip Sleeping Mask — Caramel macchiato fragrance.
- Lip Sleeping Mask — Gingerbread fragrance.
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Best beauty cracker for mature skin
Green People Age Defy+ All is Radiant Gift Set
New Year’s resolution to take better care of your skin? Tired of paper hats and hoping for a glowing complexion instead? We’ve got you covered with this Green People beauty cracker. The Radiant set is a perfect gift for grandmas, and with other options available, there’s truly something for everyone.
Contents:
- Age Defy+ Purify & Hydrate Cream Cleanser.
- Age Defy+ Collagen Boost Vitamin C Serum.
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Sculpted By Aimee Sculpted Christmas Crackers
Secret Santa, festive cocktail night, or New Year’s Eve dinner — you’re sorted with this pretty-in-pink pack of beauty crackers. Each one contains a mini version of a must-have Sculpted By Aimee product, from the glowy Beauty Base primers to the iconic CloudCream™ that promises pillow-soft skin. Plus, the element of surprise makes these even more fun than the other crackers on our list!
Contents:
- Complexion Blender Sponge.
- Body Base Shimmer in Medium.
- Beauty Base Pearl.
- Beauty Base Rose Golden.
- Beauty Base Protect.
- CloudCream™.
Jo Malone London Red & Blue Cracker
Classy but understated — just like your dad. The Jo Malone London Christmas Cracker is a sophisticated addition to any festive table setting. It might not have all the faff of some other beauty crackers, but it does ensure your dad isn’t left out with yet another paper crown and plastic tweezers. And once he gets a sniff of the Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne, he’ll be insisting this becomes an annual tradition. Jo Malone has truly nailed the best gift for dads.
Contents:
- Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne.
- Lime Basil & Mandarin Hand Cream.
- Cypress & Grapevine Body & Hand Wash.
Slip Pure Silk Assorted Scrunchie Cracker
If they’ve already got enough lip glosses and hand creams, consider a scrunchie beauty cracker instead. These luxurious silk scrunchies are the perfect gift for someone who has everything — anti-friction, anti-knot, anti-snag, all of it. They’re also an ideal gift for tweens if you want to skip the makeup but still get something TikTok-worthy.
Contents:
- Skinny Slip Scrunchie in ‘Cream’.
- Skinny Slip Scrunchie in ‘Burgundy’.
- Large Slip Scrunchie in ‘Pink’.
Hair By Sam McKnight Cool Girl Christmas Cracker
Instead of a bunch of tiny things you don’t actually need, why not get the one product you’ve been begging Santa for? Enter: a sleek 50ml bottle of the iconic Cool Girl Barely-There Texture Mist. It’s a slicked-back hairstyle’s best friend and won’t leave any weird stiffness or residue. Plus, with a modern blend of frankincense, juniper wood, and water lily, it’s basically perfume for your hair. We’re sold — are you?
Contents:
- 50ml bottle of Cool Girl Barely-There Texture Mist.
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Best beauty cracker for mums
Sara Miller Woodland Tales 2.0 Beauty Cracker
This is the best gift for mums, we can absolutely assure you of that. The beauty cracker is almost too pretty to break open… but we’ll somehow find the strength once we remember it’s hiding two hand creams and a lip gloss inside. And these aren’t your run-of-the-mill hand creams either — they’re packed with mango butter and coconut oil. Our winter-ravaged hands are in desperate need, and honestly? ’Tis the season for beauty gifts.
Contents:
- 2 x Hand Cream.
- 1 x Lip Gloss.
Grow Gorgeous Volume Christmas Cracker
I don’t know about you, but my social media feeds are overflowing with haircare advice and product recommendations. I’m spending far too much on hair serums and oils promising long, luscious locks. So who wouldn’t love a haircare-dedicated beauty cracker? Bonus: it’s a gorgeous Glinda-pink!
Contents:
- Volume Root Stimulating Primer.
- Volume Bodifying Shampoo.
- Volume Bodifying Conditioner.
Can you buy beauty crackers instead of regular ones?
Pssst… we’ll let you in on a little secret: during the festive season, you can do whatever you want. Traditions are yours to make, break, or adapt. Want beauty crackers on your table? Go for it. Many find them more sustainable than regular crackers, since you actually use the goodies inside. Who doesn’t want travel-sized perfumes or face serums? Alternatively, they also make perfect Christmas gifts, all festively wrapped and ready to go!
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Do you need to buy beauty crackers for everyone?
Nope! You can mix and match however you like. Maybe grab some beauty crackers for your daughters or sisters, something from The White Company for your lovely mum, and a classic Christmas cracker for your dad. Totally up to you. That said, there’s a beauty cracker for everyone on this list, so it’s always an option.
Do beauty crackers come in sets?
It really depends. Most beauty crackers are sold individually, though prices can vary widely — with that BFG option from Flannels sitting at the top end. This gives you the chance to have a more personalised gift and pick one for every guest. Some brands, like Sculpted By Aimee and Liberty, offer sets, making the shopping experience easier than ever.
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