The holiday season is just around the corner, and there’s no better way to add to your celebrations than with our 2024 Christmas cracker range. These aren't your typical festive table items – they're filled with premium beauty products that appeal to both men and women. Whether you're looking for a unique gift or an exciting addition to your holiday festivities, these Christmas crackers offer a surprise this season.
What Are Christmas Crackers?
Christmas crackers are a cherished tradition dating back to the 19th century. Typically, these festive decorations are pulled at the dining table, revealing small surprises like paper crowns, jokes or trinkets inside but beauty Christmas crackers take things to a whole new level, trading the usual filler for skincare saviours, makeup must-haves and fragrance favourites. We have curated a selection of crackers filled with high-end beauty products from top brands, making them the perfect gift for beauty lovers – or even an indulgent treat for yourself.
What Makes Beauty Christmas Crackers So Special?
Imagine sitting around the table, pulling a cracker and discovering the latest nourishing moisturiser, an iconic mascara, or a sample of your new signature scent. The joy of beauty-filled Christmas crackers lies in unwrapping luxurious products while celebrating the season. With options for both men and women, they’re designed to enhance everyone's holiday experience.
Christmas Crackers for Men
Who says beauty Christmas crackers are just for women? We have curated an incredible selection of seasonal crackers for men, featuring high-quality grooming and skincare essentials from trusted brands. These crackers are perfect for the modern man who enjoys looking and feeling his best and also engaging in a little fun.
Hackett
Renowned for its classic British style, Hackett’s festive cracker features refined grooming products ideal for men who value sophistication. The allbeauty men’s cracker includes the Hackett London Essential Body Spray (150ml), a scent which strikes a refined balance between heritage and modernity. This polished and timeless men's fragrance is infused with a distinctly British twist!
Philip Kingsley
Known for their world-class haircare products, Philip Kingsley makes an appearance in the allbeauty men’s cracker and is packed with a hair treatment designed to keep your hair healthy and stylish throughout the holidays. The Flaky/Itchy Scalp Anti-Dandruff Shampoo (20ml) is a highly effective cleansing and clarifying shampoo treatment that clears flaking and oil buildup.
Shay & Blue
The niche fragrance brand, Shay & Blue is celebrated for its handcrafted scents. The allbeauty men’s cracker features the Shay & Blue Blood Oranges Eau de Parfum (10ml), which consists of a vibrant burst of zesty citrus, balanced by rich notes of musk, woods, and smoky leather for a bold, sophisticated finish.
Paul Mitchell
Paul Mitchell is a renowned haircare brand that has been a beauty industry leader for more than four decades. Known for its commitment to sustainability and cruelty-free practices, it was one of the first companies to stand against animal testing. Our allbeauty men’s cracker includes the Paul Mitchell MVRCK Shaving cream (150ml) which is enriched with barley seed extract, coconut, and other softening ingredients to soothe the skin, providing a closer shave with less irritation.
Dermalogica
For the man who takes his skincare seriously, The allbeauty men’s cracker contains Dermalogica Daily Skin Health Precleanse (15ml). This product contains olive, apricot and kukui nut oils, which nourish and protect the skin’s natural barrier.
Scottish Fine Soaps
Gift the perfect aftershave balm with The Scottish Fine Soaps Men's Grooming Thistle & Black Pepper Aftershave Balm. This soothing balm calms and hydrates post-shave skin, leaving it refreshed and lightly scented with earthy thistle and spicy black pepper notes. A luxurious finish to any grooming routine.
Christmas Crackers for Women
Women can expect an enchanting mix of beauty treats in our festive crackers, with everything from cult makeup favourites to nourishing skincare essentials. These crackers are the ultimate festive indulgence, giving women the chance to unwrap a little luxury every time.
Nudestix
Perfect for makeup minimalists, the allbeauty women’s cracker contains the cult favourite Magnetic Taupe (2.85g) 3-in-1 makeup pencil, which can be used as an eyeshadow, an eyelid primer and an eyeliner pencil. This product is budge-proof and waterproof, lasting up to 11 hours long - meaning we’ve got you covered for the whole night.
Philip Kingsley
Philip Kingsley doesn’t just cater to men – women can also enjoy their indulgent haircare products, specifically designed to nourish and protect all hair types. The allbeauty women’s cracker offers the Body Builder Restructuring Treatment (40ml), a product that strengthens and smooths hair.
Avène
The allbeauty women’s cracker contains their incredible Avène Hydrance Boost Concentrated Hydrating Serum (10ml). This product provides intense hydration for up to 48 hours and will leave your skin glowing over the festival period.
Benefit
For a playful take on beauty, the allbeauty women’s cracker includes a fun-size fan-favourite BADgal BANG! Volumizing Mascara - (4g). Known for fun its packaging and high-quality formula for bold, gorgeous lashes, BADgal BANG! is always a huge hit!
Weleda
Weleda’s organic skincare products make their Christmas crackers a natural choice for anyone looking to nourish their skin with pure, earth-friendly ingredients. Their best-selling Skin Food (30ml) is hiding inside our cracker this year!
Shay & Blue
For a truly unique fragrance experience, the allbeauty women’s cracker includes the Shay & Blue Black Tulip Eau de Parfum Spray (10ml). This decadent day-to-night scent includes notes of oriental plum, creamy white chocolate and wood.
Stila
Give the gift of flawless eye looks this Christmas with Stila's must-have Stila Stay All Day Dual-Ended Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner Dark Brown 1ml. Whether it's for creating bold lines or delicate details, this versatile liner has it all.
Eyeliner, not their style? Surprise someone special this Christmas with the Stila One Step Correct Skin Tone Correcting & Brightening Primer instead. Powered by Stila’s Youth Revival Bio-Available Mineral Complex™, it creates the ideal flawless base for any makeup look—an essential gift for glowing skin!
How to Gift Christmas Crackers
Beauty Christmas crackers are incredibly versatile – they make wonderful stocking fillers, thoughtful hostess gifts, or even a luxurious addition to the Christmas table. Why not place a cracker at each setting during your holiday meal? Each guest will enjoy the excitement of twisting one open and discovering the mini beauty treats inside. The variety ensures there’s something for everyone, no matter their preferences or beauty routine.
More Beauty Fun: Explore More Ways to Gift This Christmas…
The fun doesn’t have to stop at crackers. For those wanting to dive deeper into the world of beauty gifting, consider pairing a beauty cracker with a luxurious fragrance or skincare set. Explore allbeauty’s extensive range of Christmas products for men and women, as well as trending skincare and makeup collections, to find the perfect gift.
Looking for more inspiration? Head over to allbeauty’s blog page for articles on the latest fragrance trends and must-try scents this holiday season.
* All links direct to full-sized products, while cracker items are in the sizes noted.
