Shoppers seeking the perfect Christmas gift have a new reason to celebrate, as John Lewis unveils a festive beauty cracker offering incredible value. The retailer's Party Ready Cracker, priced at just £22.40, contains a curated selection of high-end makeup products with a combined value of £87.
What's Inside the Luxury Cracker?
For a reduced price of £22.40, down from its original £28, customers receive four premium beauty items from coveted brands. The bundle is designed for touch-ups on the go and represents a significant saving for anyone looking to gift luxury cosmetics without the luxury price tag.
The cracker contains a NARS Light Reflecting Luminizing Powder in Eros (3g), described as a high-performance highlighter that provides an ethereal, radiant sheen. The water and sweat-resistant formula melts seamlessly into skin. Also included is a full-size Sculpted By Aimee MyMascara in Ultra Black (12g), a volume-boosting mascara containing vitamin B5 for healthier lashes.
The collection is completed with a full-size MAC Eye Kohl in Teddy (1.45g), a silky-smooth pencil liner that defines and shades eyes with a rich, matte/pearl finish. This product has been ophthalmologist-tested. Finally, buyers receive a full-size bareMinerals PRIME TIME Redness Reducing Primer (30ml), a lightweight gel-lotion that extends makeup wear and calms redness with green mineral pigments.
Customer Reactions and Reviews
Despite being a new product, the Party Ready Cracker has already garnered an impressive average rating of 4.8 stars out of five from six customer reviews. Shoppers are praising both the quality and the value.
One satisfied customer commented, "One less Christmas present headache solved. So pleased with this. Really good quality cosmetics and at a very reasonable price." Another wrote, "Great brands for the price. This makes a really lovely Christmas gift. Lovely branded items which is great value."
A further review highlighted the packaging and overall appeal, stating, "Great value for money, premium products at a great price and really nicely packaged." One shopper was so impressed they purchased two, saying, "I have brought two, one as a stocking filler and one for myself. I am very happy with my purchase."
Another Festive Find: The After Party Cracker
John Lewis is also offering a complementary skincare option for those post-celebration recovery sessions. The After Party Cracker is similarly priced at £22.40 (reduced from £28) and contains an assortment of products worth £75.
This skincare-focused cracker includes a Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Advanced Cream (15ml), a Medik8 Crystal Retinal 6 Stable Retinal Night Serum Vitamin A (4ml), a Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Daily Foaming Cleanser (30ml), and an Elemis Pro-Collagen Vitality Eye Cream (4ml).
One reviewer noted it provides an "excellent small selection of products for cleansing and refreshing the complexion after party nights," though they cautioned that the Medik8 retinal serum is not a starter retinol. They concluded that it still represents "excellent value and a lovely December treat."
With the Christmas countdown well underway, these beauty crackers from John Lewis present a savvy solution for last-minute shoppers seeking premium gifts that feel indulgent yet are surprisingly affordable.
