Nothing quite says Christmas like cracking open festive bon bons, donning our paper crowns and laughing over dad jokes.
However, if you’re looking to take your Christmas table décor to the next level, then you can’t leave a luxury beloved Christmas cracker behind.
The good news is that the humble Christmas cracker has had a serious upgrade over the last couple of years and there are endless luxurious options for you to choose from to adorn your Christmas table this year.
To give you a hand we have rounded up our favourite options with an array of surprises inside so you can wow your guests when they crack open their bon bons.
2024’s TOP CHRISTMAS BON BONS
- Midnight In Milan Bon Bon, $19.95, Glasshouse Fragrances (here’s why)
- Lanolips Coconutter Holiday Cracker, $19.95, Adore Beauty (here’s why)
- Guava & Lychee Sorbet Bon Bon Candle, $15.95, Bed Bath N’ Table (here’s why)
The best Christmas bon bons
01
Midnight In Milan Bon Bon
$19.95 at Glasshouse Fragrances
Ensure your Christmas is well-scented with this delicious cracker that includes a body lotion and mini eau de parfum that gives off notes of safron and jasmime.
Key features:
- Midnight In Milan Eau De Parfum (5ml)
- Midnight In Milan Body Lotion (50ml)
Also available at:
- $19.95 from Adore Beauty
- $19.95 from David Jones
- $20 from Sephora
02
Lanolips Coconutter Holiday Cracker
$19.95 at Adore Beauty
Ensure you’re braving the dry summer heat with the best tools available thanks to this cracker from Lanolips that includes a tropical-flavoured hand and lip duo.
Key features:
- 101 Ointment Multi-Balm Coconut (10g)
- Coconutter Hand Cream Intense (25ml)
Also available at:
- $19.95 from David Jones
03
Guava & Lychee Sorbet Bon Bon Candle
$15.95 (usually $19.95) at Bed Bath N’ Table
Famous for its indulgent scents, Ecoya’s range of holiday crackers is a must-try for the beauty lover. If you prefer a different scent, Ecoya also has Guava and Sweet Pea & Jasmine options available too.
Key feature:
- Soy wax candle (45g)
Also available at:
04
OPI Nature Strong Bon Bon
$24.95 at Adore Beauty
Head into the festive season fully glammed out with this cracker that includes a best-selling polish and nail file.
Key features:
- Pink nail polish
- Nail file
Also available at:
- $24.95 from Myer
- $24.95 from Look Fantastic
05
Circa Jasmine and Magnolia Hand Lotion Bon Bon
$14.95 at Myer
Conjuring up the nostalgia of Christmas summer evenings, this year’s Circa bon bon features a mini of the most-loved floral hand lotion, jasmine and magnolia. Wrapped in a festive design, this one will look mighty fine on your tablespace.
Key feature:
- Jasmine & Magnolia hand lotion (50ml)
Also available at:
- $14.95 from Circa
- $14.95 from Adore Beauty
06
Limited Edition al.ive body Hand Cream Cracker
$28 at Myer
Created by your favourite twins from Aussie TV series, The Block, Alisa and Lys are treating your hands with the festive feel of al.ive body’s Fig & Toasted Chestnut Hand Cream Cracker.
Key feature:
- Hand cream in fig & toasted chestnut (50ml)
07
Limited Edition Christmas Cracker
$80 at Jo Malone
Ensure you are pampering yourself with the best these holidays with this indulgent cracker that will leave your extremities fully moisturised and hydrated.
Key features:
- Wood sage & sea salt cologne (9ml)
- Zesty lime basil & mandarin body and hand wash (30ml)
- Vibrant blackberry & bay hand cream (15ml)
Also available at:
- $80 from David Jones
08
Slip Pure Silk Assorted Scrunchie Cracker in Scarlet
$50 at Look Fantastic
Christmas is hardly the time to deal with a hair catastrophe, look after your locks with this cracker that includes a set of festive limited-edition scrunchies.
Key features:
- One large schrunchie
- One medium scrunchie
- Three skinny scrunchies
09
Wattle Christmas Crackers (set of 8)
$39.95 at Temple & Webster
This is not your average set of crackers. Instead of useless toys, you’ll find your classic jokes and hats alongside jam, seed pods, tealights and shampoo.
Key features:
- Eight miniature wooden toys and kitchen utensils
- Christmas paper crowns
- Dad-like jokes
What do Christmas crackers have inside?
Most Christmas crackers feature a joke, a paper crown and a cheap toy of sorts, though there are some more lucrative options available to shop. If you are willing to spend a couple more dollars, indulge your loved ones with a beauty product or two from rave-worthy brands like Glasshouse Fragrances, Ecoya and more.
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