Move aside chocolate—these are the 5 best beauty Easter eggs to shop instead

Spring is here which means that Easter is quickly approaching, and while we fully encourage buying yourself as much chocolate as you want, this year we are treating ourselves to a beauty Easter egg to celebrate the special occasion.

If you're wondering what on earth that might be, don't worry, as we've got all the info you could ever need. Much like the popular beauty advent calendars that sell out every single December, beauty Easter eggs are giving chocolate a run for its money this spring.

Lots of our favourite beauty brands such as Lookfantastic, Glossybox and more have brought out their own beauty Easter eggs this year, but we'd snap them up quickly, as we predict they'll sell out in no time.

The decorative egg boxes house some of the brand's most popular products, and make for a beautiful gift to treat yourself or a loved one this Easter. Let's face it, after indulging on lots of chocolate, you can't go wrong with a little self-care treat - especially one that aims to bring your skin back to life.

You'll likely know that sustainability is at the forefront of what we do here at Marie Claire UK, so do note that the packaging of some of these Easter eggs isn't the most eco-friendly. With that in mind, it's time to get inventive with how you upcycle it if you do want to invest. Things like reusing the box as packaging for a future present, utilising it as a storage container, or making sure to responsibly recycle everything you can all work wonders. Living more sustainability isn't just about zero waste, after all - it's the small steps you take every day.

If you're looking for more alternative gift ideas this Easter, why not check out our roundup of the best flower delivery services to brighten someone's day? If you're on the hunt for a present for a fellow beauty lover, our guides to the best perfume for women and the best luxury candles should do the trick.

Now, time to browse some of the best beauty Easter eggs on the market. Happy shopping...

The best beauty Easter eggs to buy now

1. Lookfantastic Beauty Egg

This limited edition beauty Easter egg from Lookfantastic is back after eight sell-out years, and it's worth over £205. It includes brands such as Medik8, Sol de Janeiro and Elemis, with five full-sized products and two travel minis (some of which are almost worth what you'll pay for the entire set!). They come housed in a minimalist cream speckled tin that's perfect for storing all your beauty bits.

2. Rituals Easter Egg Gift Set

How beautiful is this Rituals gift? This Easter egg set features The Ritual of Sakura body cream, The Ritual of Sakura foaming shower gel and a The Ritual of Sakura eau de parfum, to leave you smelling simply delicious. Or you could go for the Ritual of Mehr range instead, if you prefer a sweet and spicy fragrance.

3. GLOSSYBOX Limited Edition Easter Egg

GLOSSYBOX's Easter egg is worth over £93 this year and includes ten top beauty buys across haircare, skincare, make-up and more from brands such as Dr Jart, Sweed, Rituals, Anastasia Beverly Hills and more.

4. Next The Luxury Beauty Easter Egg

You'll get over £183 worth of premium beauty products for just £50 with Next's beauty egg, which is definitely one of this year's best deals. Highlights include products from Laura Mercier, OPI, ESPA and more. Plus, this is easily one of the most beautiful eggs we've seen.

5. Lush Happy Egg Gift

This gift set from Lush comes with five sweet-scented bath products from the brands's Easter range, including the Golden Egg shower gel and the Surprise Bunny bath bomb. The perfect treat to wind down with over the long Easter weekend.