No Time? No Worries. These Last-Minute Gifts Will Put You on the Nice List
December 2 | 4 minute read
Words by Madeleine Boles de Boer
Between festive celebrations, last minute appointments, looming deadlines and that drink you promised you’d squeeze in before the end of the year, finding time to tick off your nice list can be hard. If you’re looking for last minute gifts that say ‘considered’ rather than ‘chaos’, we’ve got you covered.
A Candle? For Christmas? Groundbreaking
They might be a bit of a cliché, but candles are a classic gift for a reason. If you’re wanting to level up your candle gifting, a set does the heavy lifting for you. DIPTYQUE has bundled five of its favourite fragrances into the Miniature Candle Set. If you have a friend already in the Baies fan club, this is a great way for them to expand their palate – plus the used jars double as classy top-shelf storage. All wrapped up in a festive holiday box, it’s a chic and easy gift for that someone you may or may not have forgotten about…
Founded by a former basketballer with a fine arts degree, BYREDO is a masterclass in thoughtful minimalism. For this holiday season, it has combined two icons for the perfect quick and elegant gift: the Bal D'Afrique EDP & Bibliotheque Candle Set packages two of the brand’s bestselling scents in two different formats – plus, the colourful box means it can go straight in the stocking. Tick and tick.
Founded by a former basketballer with a fine arts degree, BYREDO is a masterclass in thoughtful minimalism. For this holiday season, it has combined two icons for the perfect quick and elegant gift: the Bal D'Afrique EDP & Bibliotheque Candle Set packages two of the brand’s bestselling scents in two different formats – plus, the colourful box means it can go straight in the stocking. Tick and tick.
The Gift That Keeps on Giving
When you finally manage to find a spare few hours to get through your list, it can be hard to know where to start. We’re here to take the stress out of the season. Pre-purchase online with Click & Collect and gift yourself some extra time to grab a coffee between shops. If you’re browsing IRL, make your picks extra special with complimentary wrapping in our limited-edition Holiday packaging by artist Karen Black. Don’t have anything picked out? A classic gift card lets them take their pick of thousands of beauty possibilities (including services). And, if you’ve really left it to the last minute (no judgement), you can get it delivered digitally for an instant present in their inbox.
If you happen to be in Melbourne over the holidays, visit our shiny new Bourke Street flagship and book the MECCA Atelier Personal Gift Shopping service for a VIP, hands-free experience. In your private 90-minute appointment, a dedicated gifting concierge presents you a selection of personalised options guided by your pre-service survey. While the team organises your chosen gifts – complete with engraving, calligraphy and gorgeous wrapping – you can switch off and put your feet up with some light refreshments and a makeup touch-up (and the booking cost goes towards your presents!).
Cool, Calm and Curated
Got someone in your life whose schedule is as stacked as yours? A gift that says “take a breather” is perfect, and blissfully low effort for you. The Emma Lewisham Holiday Essentials Set combines seven of the brand’s beloved high-performance, plant-derived formulations into a set that’s all about self-care.
For many people, getting eight hours sleep is a pipe dream at this time of year – Team MECCA included. Enter: This Works Dream To Sleep Trio. These award-winning sleep solutions will help your giftee make the most of their precious bedtime hours. The shower gel, pillow spray and body cocoon (a rich lotion) work in harmony to promote restful sleep and help them fall asleep faster. If more shut-eye isn’t an option, grab them the Patchology Under The Mistletoe Ornament to ensure they look hydrated and refreshed come Christmas morning – even if they don’t feel it.
For many people, getting eight hours sleep is a pipe dream at this time of year – Team MECCA included. Enter: This Works Dream To Sleep Trio. These award-winning sleep solutions will help your giftee make the most of their precious bedtime hours. The shower gel, pillow spray and body cocoon (a rich lotion) work in harmony to promote restful sleep and help them fall asleep faster. If more shut-eye isn’t an option, grab them the Patchology Under The Mistletoe Ornament to ensure they look hydrated and refreshed come Christmas morning – even if they don’t feel it.
A Holiday from the Holidays
If your list includes someone lucky enough to be planning a summer getaway, a KORRES Greek Collection Fragrance Set is a holiday in a bottle (or three). Inspired by the aromas of an Aegean summer – think ripe figs, salt spray and fresh florals – the collection is perfect for both travel and last-minute shopping. If they’re wanting to get a head start on their holiday glow, the Naked Sundays Cabana Glow Mini SPF Mineral Trio will put them on the right track with three shades of tinted SFP50 mineral sunscreen, in glow-giving serum form to promote radiance and help protect against UV damage – tropical sunshine not included.
SPF50 is a broad-spectrum, high-protection sunscreen. ALWAYS READ THE LABEL AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE. Sunscreen is only one form of sun protection. Avoid prolonged sun exposure and reapply as directed.
SPF50 is a broad-spectrum, high-protection sunscreen. ALWAYS READ THE LABEL AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE. Sunscreen is only one form of sun protection. Avoid prolonged sun exposure and reapply as directed.
