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Monday, 13 October 2025

Best Beauty Baubles 2025

Alongside beauty crackers, there is an amazing number of Beauty Baubles on offer for 2025 and here are some of the best ones.

Whether you are looking for fragrance, hair care, skincare or even a little bit of everything, these are some of the best offerings I’ve found and there is still more to come.

Phlur - This fragrance brand is having a real moment in 2025 and Vanilla Skin is a fragrance everyone raves about.

Here it is in miniature form, ready to hang on your tree! Priced at just £18 here.

From Laneige comes the LANEIGE Midnight Minis and it is a great way to try the brand. This bauble features five must-have lip care heroes and two skincare samples, this collection hydrates, nourishes, and preps your lips for a radiant glow.

inside you will find Mini Lip Glowy Balm in 'Gummy Bear' (5g), Mini Lip Glowy Balm in 'Mango' (5g), Mini Lip Sleeping Mask in 'Sweet Candy' (3g), Mini Lip Sleeping Mask in 'Berry' (3g), Mini Lip Sleeping Mask in 'Vanilla' (3g), Water Bank Cream Moisturiser Sachet 2ml and a Cream Skin Toner Sachet 2ml. All of this is priced at just £22.

Jo Malone London - Again if fragrances are for you, there is two offerings from Jo Malone. The first one is the Green and Blue Bauble and it features the Lime Basil & Mandarin Cologne 9ml and the Wood Sage & Sea Salt Hand Cream 15ml.

The second offering is the Red and Blur Bauble and it also features two products. The first is the English Pear & Sweet Pea Cologne 9ml and then Blackberry & Bay Hand Cream 15ml. Both are on sale priced at £32 each.

The Almond Range from L’Occitane is one of my all time favourites and this bauble features a trio of mini travel-sized essentials infused with that delicious almond scent.

Inside you will find the Almond Shower Oil 35ml, Almond Milk Concentrate 20ml and the Almond Hand Cream 30ml all packaged inside a festive tin, priced at just £15. However, if you prefer something more floral, then the second offering is the L'Occitane Fleurs De Cerisier bauble. Again it features a trio of products which includes the Fleurs de Cerisier Shower Gel 35ml, Fleurs de Cerisier Body Lotion 35ml and the Fleurs de Cerisier Hand Cream 30ml. Again priced at just £15.

The Cowshed Hydrate Hand Cream Bauble is perfect for some self care.

Inside you will find Hydrate Hand Cream 50ml, and it is priced at just £8

Next from Fresh comes a skincare duo that nourishes and hydrates the hands and lips.

Inside you will findMilk Hand Cream 50ml and the Sugar Advanced Therapy Treatment Lip Balm 2.2g both designed to nourish and hydrate your lips and hands. On sale now, priced at just £22.40.

Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Original Glossy Lips Duo is next and this is one of a few Charlotte Tilbury baubles. Inside it features Charlotte Tilbury's Glossy Lips Duo in Pillow Talk Original stars a deluxe liner and gloss in the iconic nude-pink hue. Priced at £20.

If you prefer the medium shade, there is the Charlotte Tilbury's Glossy Lips Duo in Pillow Talk Medium and inside it features the deluxe liner and gloss in the deeper nude-pink hue. Also priced at £20. Then finally is the Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Fair Mini Glossy Lips Duo. Inside this bauble you will find Charlotte Tilbury's Glossy Lips Duo in Pillow Talk Fair stars a deluxe liner and gloss in the lighter nude-pink hue. Again, it is priced at £20.

From Fenty comes the Fenty Skin Plush Puddin' Intensive Recovery Lip Mask 15g - Cacao.

Inside you will find Fenty Beauty's Plush Puddin' Intensive Recovery Lip Mask (15g) and it is priced at £20.

Also from Fenty is the Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Stackz- Unicorn Blizzard.

Featuring the newest addition to Fenty Beauty's glossy gang comes the Gloss Bomb Stackz in Unicorn Blizzard (9ml) and it features three pearly shades. Priced at £22.

The Jo Loves Amber Lime & Bergamot Bauble 2025 is quite special.

Inside this limited-edition set you will find a travel sized Amber Lime & Bergamot A Fragrance and Body Lotion, designed to complement the season. Priced at £40.

If you love Caudalie then this Caudalie Mini Icons Duo is the one for you.

Inside you’ll find two products which are designed to wake up your skin. The first is the iconic Beauty Elixir and beside it is the Instant Detox Mask. On sale now, priced at £18.

From Nuxe comes the NUXE's 3 Prodigieux Christmas Giftset.

Inside this bauble you will find 3 Prodigieux luminous oils to brighten, balance and hydrate the skin with a delicate pearlescent sheen. Priced at £13.

MAKE UP FOR EVER Kit Mini Lip Set Holiday 25 - Featuring two liners in flattering neutral brown tones, plus a lustrous clear gloss.

Inside you will find Artist Pencil in Wherever Walnut, Artist Pencil in Limitless Brown and the Super Boost Lip Gloss in Clear. Priced at just £27.

From Patchology for all your masking needs is the Patchology Patching All The Way.

Starring five eye masks to visibly depuff, brighten and hydrate - Rejuvenating Eye Gels (x 1 pair), Restoring Night Eye Gels (x 1 pair), Rosé Eye Gels (x 1 pair), On Ice Eye Gels (x 1 pair) and the Soothing Eye Gels (x 1 pair). On sale priced at £12.

For the fans of Vieve is the Vieve The Rosa Duo.

Inside you will find a two-piece featuring the iconic Lip Dew and Sunset Blush Balm in the shade Rosa. On sale now priced at £33.

Up next is one of my favourite products, the By Terry Midnight Glow Baume de Rose.

Inside you will find a travel-sized Baume de Rose lip balm that helps lips appear fuller and more plump. Formulated to shield against external aggressors, it delivers lasting protection with a smooth, non-sticky, glossy finish. On sale priced at £17.

For some relaxation, the next bauble is from Aromatherapy Associates with Deep Relax Hero.

This luxurious, multi-tasking oil can be used in the bath or shower and is a great gift for Christmas. On sale, priced at £14.

Malin+Goetz In Good Hands Is a perfect pamper treat and one of love to see hanging on my tree.

Inside you will find the Vitamin B5 Hand Treatment and the much loved Mojito Lip Balm. Both the lip balm and hand treatment absorb quickly to get straight to work. On sale now priced at £23.

Neal's Yard Remedies - There is a few offerings from Neal's Yard Remembers. The first is the Sweet Dreams gift set which features the Aromatic Foaming Bath and bestselling Goodnight pillow mist, these bedside essentials promote comfort and quiet at the end of a busy day. On sale now and priced at just £12. Then also from Neal's Yard Remedies is the Me Time Ritual Gift Set and it features the Neal's Yard Remedies Women's Balance Foaming Bath 100ml and the Neal's Yard Remedies Women's Balance Remedies to Roll 9ml and it is on sale now, priced at just £16.

The Tatcha Gimme a Kissu Set is another bauble I would love to see hanging on my tree.

Described as being a skincare set for the lips that works to restore the lips’ pillowy softness. This intensive treatment set includes The Kissu Lip Scrub and The Kissu Lip Mask. On sale now priced at £38.

From Dr Jart+ we have the Skin Calming Recipe bauble.

This soothing skincare duo features the Cicapair™ Intensive Soothing Repair Cream, infused with Centella Asiatica extract and allantoin to calm irritation and support skin recovery, along with the Cicapair™ Soothing Colour Correcting Treatment SPF 30, designed to neutralise redness and blur imperfections with its smooth, effortlessly blendable formula. Priced at £36.50

I would be delighted to see any of these hanging on my Christmas Tree and over the next few weeks, I have some more to be added, so keep a look out for what comes next!

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BEAUTY BAY The Body Glow Lineup 2025

Yesterday I shared five amazing beauty boxes from Beauty Bay as part of their Christmas Shop and today there is a further addition of the Beauty Bay The Body Glow Up, which is coming soon.

The BEAUTY BAY The Body Glow Lineup features a collection of 11 glow-giving beauty essentials alongside a padded makeup bag. Said to be worth £141, it will be on sale for just £45.

Purchase here

By BEAUTY BAY Padded Makeup Bag
By BEAUTY BAY Body Exfoliating Buff (250ml)
By BEAUTY BAY Ultra Hydrate Hair Mask (200ml)
Sunday Rain Pink Grapefruit & Sea Salt Body Scrub (265g)
haruharu wonder Black Rice Moisture Deep Cleansing Oil (150ml)
Philip Kingsley Elasticizer Booster (50ml)
Umberto Giannini Scalp Exfoliating Scrub (200g)
Shay & Blue Melrose Apple Blossom Hand & Body Wash (100ml)
Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream (25ml)
Truly Beauty Unicorn Fruit and Coco Cloud Whipped Shave Butter (120ml)
Rituals The Ritual of Sakura Foaming Shower Gel (50ml)

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Maintaining your beauty routine while on holiday

Lugging your full beauty kit away with you on holiday can feel like a chore – and it takes up precious suitcase space! Whilst ditching your carefully crafted routine is a no-go, there are ways to streamline while you are away.

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Here are some tips to help you maintain your beauty routine when on holiday, even if it is a last-minute holiday.

Plan a holiday-friendly essentials kit

If you were to boil down your beauty regime to the bare bones, there are certain products which are essential and those which are luxuries. It is recommended that everybody use a cleanser, moisturiser and SPF for skincare. You may also want to pack a minimal makeup bag as well.

To keep things easy, see if you can purchase smaller sizes of your cherished products. If not, make use of multipurpose travel bottles and pop some in them before your travel.

Adapt your routine

Travelling can be incredibly taxing on your hair and skin, so you may need to make some adjustments while you are away. Flying, climate changes, humidity shifts and jet lag are all things to watch out for.

Dehydration is a common issue. Make sure you are drinking plenty of water, even when consuming other liquids. Skin always looks better when it is hydrated.

Brits can go a bit sun-mad when away, so remember to keep on top of your sun protection. Being burnt is incredibly damaging to your skin, so keep your SPF to hand.

To really keep on top of your skin, use a barrier repair cream. These are designed to protect against environmental stressors as well as strengthen your skin’s protective barrier over time, making them well worth the investment.

Smart application & in-flight tips

Long journeys are the perfect time for a bit of pampering – just remember to be mindful of your fellow travellers!

You can create a relaxing environment with some quality headphones, a chill playlist and a soothing face mask. Focus on hydrating and nourishing ones as the air conditioning on planes can leave you feeling a bit dry.

Your lips deserve some love too, so apply a moisturising balm that can soak in during your time in the sky.

Maintenance on the move

It isn’t just your face that needs looking after when you are on the move – the rest of you does too. When packing, think about the routines you go through weekly, as these are likely to be needed whilst you are away.

There are ways to limit your luggage. Shaving, for example, may be non-negotiable. Instead of packing multiple razors, purchase a reusable one and take a couple of heads instead.

For your nails, treat yourself to a manicure before you go. That way, you won’t need to touch them up and worry about the polish chipping.

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Saturday, 11 October 2025

Best Beauty Crackers 2025

Best Beauty Crackers 2025 | Beautyqueenuk

Beauty Advent Calendars, Beauty Edits, Beauty Chests and Boxes, everything you need for 2025 but there is one or two things missing that I am here to share the best of - starting with Beauty Crackers. For the past 4-5 years, beauty crackers have really taken off and most brands have something to offer and here are some of the best ones.

As more Beauty Crackers are released, this page will be updated, as it is with my Beauty Advent Calendar page.

Ariana Grande Deluxe Mini Cracker - This Mini Cracker features three travel-size fragrances

Inside you will find three mini fragrances - LOVENOTES Vanilla Suede & Ari & Sweet Like Candy, all of which are 7.5ml sizes. It is on sale now priced at £30.

Charlotte Tilbury Supernudes Pillow Talk Lip & Cheek - Making the perfect gift for beauty lovers, this Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Lip & Cheek Kit is the ideal treat.

Featuring three amazing products from the Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk lip range.

Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne (9ml), a breezy blend of earthy sage, sea salt, and ambrette seeds; the
Lime Basil & Mandarin Hand Cream (15ml), enriched with apricot kernel oil to nourish skin while leaving a peppery, aromatic scent; and
Cypress & Grapevine Body & Hand Wash (30ml), a refreshing gel that cleanses and perfumes the skin with notes of cypress, grapevine, and amber.

On sale now, priced at just £38

The second Jo Malone London Christmas Cracker adds a touch of festive luxury to any celebration.

Inside the cracker is a trio of miniature scented treasures that perfectly capture the brand’s refined elegance.

Inside, you’ll discover

English Pear & Sweet Pea Cologne (9ml), a luminous fragrance blending ripe pear with delicate sweet pea; the
Wood Sage & Sea Salt Hand Cream (15ml), a nourishing formula infused with the refreshing notes of sage, sea salt, and ambrette seeds; and the
Peony & Blush Suede Body & Hand Wash (30ml), a rich lathering gel scented with opulent peony, crisp red apple, and sensual blush suede

On sale now, priced at just £38

L'Occitane Festive Crackers Collection - This Collection features 4 crackers and they are as you might expect, very cute.

L'Occitane Festive Crackers Collection 2025

Inside, you'll find perfectly-paired minis including a silky shower gel and a nourishing hand cream, in signature scents like Verbena, Almond, Shea Butter and Cherry Blossom.