It’s not just a festive decoration but a luxury gift box styled like a Christmas cracker, packed with high-end skincare, makeup, fragrance and pampering extras.
My wife has just received her Flannels Beauty Cracker and is in Ecstasy over it. In fact all photographs in this blogpost are attributed to her.
What is it The Flannels Beauty Cracker?
The Flannels Beauty Cracker is designed to be a show-stopping seasonal beauty box. Unlike a traditional advent calendar, it’s a single festive cracker filled with beauty treasures. Alongside the main cracker, Flannels are also offering two fragrance boxes – one for women and one for men – aimed at fragrance lovers who want to explore luxury scents in miniature form.
Price and Value
The Beauty Cracker is priced at £165, but Flannels claim it contains products worth over £550. The fragrance boxes are more affordable at £49 each and still carry impressive value, with each containing deluxe minis worth over £140.
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Inside the Beauty Cracker, you’ll find a total of 23 beauty treats, ranging from deluxe sample sizes to full-size products. The skincare offering is strong, with products such as Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum, Eve Lom Radiance Repair Retinol Serum, Mario Badescu’s popular Aloe, Adaptogens & Coconut facial spray, Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream, an ESPA Bergamot & Jasmine bath and shower gel, and Oskia’s Violet Water Hydra-Gel Moisturiser.
For makeup fans, there are cult classics and new finds, including NARS Blush in the iconic shade Orgasm, Prada Hyper Matte mini lipstick, YSL Loveshine Candy Glow mini lipstick, a Kylie Cosmetics lip liner and gloss, plus Pat McGrath Labs’ Blurring Under-Eye Powder.
Fragrance is also represented, with minis of Parfums De Marly’s Delina Exclusif and Carolina Herrera’s Good Girl Blush. There are pampering extras too, such as a Rose Quartz Eye Mask, Velvet Powder Puff and a Black Amber scented candle.
The women’s fragrance box includes around six luxury minis such as Creed’s A Queen of Silk and By Kilian’s Apple Brandy On The Rocks. The men’s fragrance box offers five deluxe scents including By Kilian’s Straight to Heaven.
Pros and Cons
The cracker has some obvious strengths. The value is excellent if you enjoy a variety of brands, and the mix of skincare, makeup and fragrance means there’s something for everyone. It also feels indulgent and festive, making it a standout gift.
On the other hand, the £165 price tag is an investment, and some of the products are minis rather than full size. If you already own some of the hero products, you may find a little duplication. And, as with all exclusive beauty sets, there’s limited availability – these tend to sell out quickly.
Who It’s Best For
This is ideal for anyone who loves experimenting with beauty and enjoys a mix of products rather than sticking to one brand. It’s also a great option if you’re buying for a beauty enthusiast who appreciates luxury packaging and the excitement of a well-curated selection. If you prefer full-size products only, it may not be the best fit.
Verdict
The Flannels Beauty Cracker 2025 is one of the most exciting beauty gifts of the season. It’s perhaps considered expensive by some, but the variety and overall value make it worthwhile for those who want a luxurious Christmas treat.
Whether you’re gifting it or keeping it for yourself, it has all the sparkle and indulgence you’d expect from a festive showpiece.
Tip: Order early to avoid disappointment – these limited-edition boxes don’t hang around for long.
Flannels is a part of House of Fraser.
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