Let's face it, Christmas crackers have to be one of the most disappointing things about Christmas. Too harsh? Maybe. But you can't deny that they're usually filled with flimsy primary-coloured Christmas hats that barely anyone around the table wants to wear, jokes everyone's heard before and underwhelming gifts that get forgotten about as soon as the table has been cleared.
Rather than a cracker filled with items you'll never really use beyond Boxing Day, the beauty industry has, over the years, become renowned for some of the most luxe Christmas cracker options around. Filled with covetable and decidedly practical contents, these Christmas crackers are as joyful as they come. Even established beauty brands like Jo Malone have hopped on board the Christmas cracker trend.
So, if you're still on the hunt for a few statement-making Christmas crackers to elevate your tablescape then look no further. We've gathered together our edit of the best beauty Christmas crackers to pull this year:
Shop: The Best Beauty Christmas Crackers To Buy This Year
www.libertylondon.com
Pretty and practical, Liberty's crackers are a tablescaper's dream. Expect luxury contents from premium brands - there's Larry King, Slip, and 111Skin to name a few.
www.spacenk.com
Now this one really tickles out fancy - it's packed with By Terry's bestselling three-in-one cream eyeshadow and a miniature mascara sure to leave your eyes looking party ready. It's a good offering, and we'd expect nothing less from the brand.
www.selfridges.com
Experience a splash of these classic Floris scents - there's earthy Mulberry Fig, smokey Honey Oud and sweet Cherry Blossom. A rather delightful trio.
www.cultbeauty.co.uk
Slip silk scrunchies = pure luxury, and this festive cracker boasts a whopping five in delicate, feminine prints. We'd be delighted to find this one under the tree.
www.sephora.co.uk
Give the gift of gorgeous hair with this Beauty Works cracker - it's limited edition and contains the bestselling Argan Serum 10-in-1 Miracle Spray and Blow Dry Crème for healthy, glossy hair all-year round. Count us in!
www.sephora.co.uk
Nuxe is sure to delight just about everyone on your Christmas table. Expect a selection of classics, from the Very Rose 3-in-1 Soothing Micellar Water to the Prodigieux Shower Oil Precious Scented Shower Oil. Plus, they're only £14.50 each.
www.lookfantastic.com
The gift of bright, glowing skin? Yes please! Bioderma's Christmas cracker contains complexion heroes suited to even the most sensitive of skin types - a real crowd pleaser.