Beauty

Best beauty Christmas crackers from Next, Jo Malone and more

Expect makeup, fragrance and pampering products for every kind of beauty lover

Beauty crackers are back for 2025 and they’re more fabulous than ever, packed with extra goodies and offering even better value. But with such a wide array to choose from this year, it might be tricky for shoppers to decide which ones are worth grabbing.

To assist shoppers in their decision, our content editor has rounded up options from popular brands and retailers, and these are the ones she reckons are the best. From Charlotte Tilbury and Iconic London to Jo Malone, Next and Ariana Grande, there’s a festive cracker for every beauty enthusiast in this roundup.

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Want Jennifer Aniston’s Glowing Skin? Add This ‘Goddess’ Clay Mask to Your Routine

Want Jennifer Aniston’s Glowing Skin? Add This ‘Goddess’ Clay Mask to Your Routine

Jennifer Aniston is no stranger to glowing skin, so whenever the Friends star gives a product her stamp of approval, we’re sure to add it to our shopping list. That’s how we discovered Charlotte Tilbury’s Goddess Skin Clay Mask, an item that Aniston once credited for keeping her complexion radiant. The 56-year-old actress sang the mask’s praises […]

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The boho bob is having a moment – here’s how to style it

Bobs aren’t going anywhere. As we approach the end of the summer, 2025’s favourite haircut is still front and centre. Say hello to the boho bob.

Perfect for those looking to refresh their short style, but are after something more effortless, the boho bob is a versatile cut with a more tousled and textured feel at the opposite end of the spectrum to sleek, blunt bobs.

If you’re looking for a new style as autumn approaches, here’s everything you need to know about the boho bob.

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11 Best Spot Treatments for Acne 2025, Dermatologist Recommended

The best spot treatments for acne can take breakouts from angry, red, and inflamed to flattened and soothed in a matter of hours, providing you know what to look for in the ingredient list. Board-certified dermatologist Jeanine Downie, MD, founder of Image Dermatology, recommends a spot treatment that contains one or more of the following actives: benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, and/or retinoids. “Spot treatments are designed to target and treat specific blemishes by delivering the active ingredients right where you need them,” she says.

However, while a strong concentration of actives can shrink pimples fast, they can also trigger flare-ups of dryness and irritation. That’s why board-certified dermatologist Marisa Garshick, MD, FAAD, says that it’s also important to seek out formulas with soothing ingredients, such as “niacinamide, ceramides, and hyaluronic acid,” to help balance acne-prone skin.

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My Ultimate Skincare Routine For Dry Skin

I spent years trying to perfect the ultimate skincare routine for dry skin.

Rewind to 2008. I’m 16, stood at the bathroom mirror wondering how I can stop my face to stop flaking before school. With my cheeks feeling tight and sensitive, a stubborn rough patch that had seemed to set up camp on my chin, and that dreaded ‘squeaky clean’ feeling if I dared take a morning shower, it’s all too clear that I was dealing with the perils of a dry skin type.

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