We Asked Pro Makeup Artists What They’re Gifting This Year
October 16 | 3 minute read
Words by Christie Sinclair
Gifts to make their faces light up? An at-home alternative to a lash lift, the ‘love gun’ and the most-wanted LED device available, if you ask the pros (we did).
If one of your festive traditions involves staring blankly at a wall of shimmering palettes, lipsticks and powders wondering what to wrap up – this one’s for you!
To help eliminate your decision paralysis, we’ve asked pro MUAs and beauty brand founders Rae Morris and Terry de Gunzberg to dish their gifting strategies ahead of the silly season. No panic buying a lip balm five minutes before your secret Santa swap this year!
Rae Morris
Celebrated Australian makeup artist, creator of game-changing beauty tools and genuine ray of human sunshine, Rae Morris, believes the best beauty gifts are the ones “you’d genuinely buy for yourself”: “Whenever I give a beauty gift, it’s something I already love and use, because if I’m obsessed with it, chances are my friends will be too,” she shares, adding, “I also think there’s something really special about gifting something personal; every time they use it, it reminds them of you.”
This holiday season, Morris is gifting a mix of beauty and home fragrance: “I love giving beautiful room sprays, they instantly lift a space and feel so personal. And of course, the Rae Morris Invisible Mattifier, because it’s such a universal product that truly suits everyone.” She’s also adding her favourite mascaras, because “honestly, who doesn’t love a great mascara?”
This holiday season, Morris is gifting a mix of beauty and home fragrance: “I love giving beautiful room sprays, they instantly lift a space and feel so personal. And of course, the Rae Morris Invisible Mattifier, because it’s such a universal product that truly suits everyone.” She’s also adding her favourite mascaras, because “honestly, who doesn’t love a great mascara?”
As for what she’s hoping to unwrap? The Editions de Parfums By Frédéric Malle Perfume Gun in ‘Jurassic Flower’, (aka, “the love gun”). “A lovely girl at MECCA told me it makes your home smell like a florist shop, and even though I’m not usually drawn to floral scents, I’ve become completely obsessed,” Morris explains, adding that she even sprays it on herself sometimes. Also topping her wishlist is a new perfume: “I haven’t found it yet, but I’m excited to go on a bit of a scent discovery." First stop, MECCA Perfumeria!
Terry de Gunzberg
Want to gift like a French makeup legend? By Terry’s founder Terry de Gunzberg’s gameplan is to pick something that feels like a true treat, “something luxurious that the person might not typically splurge on for themselves… whether it’s a radiant makeup set or a beautifully crafted fragrance,” she explains. The right gift should make someone feel instantly special – her top picks? “I love gifting products that are universally flattering and easy to use, like the By Terry Parisian Glow Set. Our Brightening CC Serum that’s the star of this set creates a luminous base and suits every skin tone. It’s the kind of glow everyone wants, especially during the festive season!”
This year, de Gunzberg is all about gifting beauty staples that elevate your holiday glam. “The By Terry Hyaluronic Prep & Set Essentials Set is perfect for creating a flawless canvas before a big night out,” she explains, adding, “And it works for every skin type, which makes it a go-to gift that’s both practical and indulgent.”
On her own list is an LED face mask. “I’m obsessed with combining the latest beauty tech with my skincare routine to take results to the next level,” she confesses. “It’s the kind of high-performance beauty tool that makes a difference – and feels like a true luxury.”
On her own list is an LED face mask. “I’m obsessed with combining the latest beauty tech with my skincare routine to take results to the next level,” she confesses. “It’s the kind of high-performance beauty tool that makes a difference – and feels like a true luxury.”
