MECCA’s Best Holiday 2024 Gift Sets
November 4 | 3 minute read
Words by Ruby Devlin
On top of featuring a brand’s most iconic products, all in one place, they’ve been thoughtfully curated by a pro to save you valuable time, money and brainpower. From ready-to-go skincare routines to fragrance discovery sets, there’s always so much limited-edition beauty to discover during the festive season.
So, with my fourth MECCA Holiday in full swing, I’m putting my years of experience on the shop floor to good use to curate a list of 2024’s best gift sets.
BEAUTIFUL MAKEUP GIFTS TO WOW
While some may recommend you stay away from complexion-centric gifts, I simply must disagree – because who doesn’t want to be gifted the perfect pop of blush?
And there's no-one I'd trust more for the perfect cheek flush than the Queen of Glow herself, Charlotte Tilbury? The Pillow Talk Iconic Blush And Glow Kit features travel-sized versions of Charlotte's legendary Beauty Light Wand and Matte Beauty Blush Wand, both in the iconic shade 'Pillow Talk'. These effortless liquid formulas blend like a dream and will have you glowing from sunrise to sunset.
On the topic of artistry perfection, if you need a present for someone making red lipstick their ‘thing’ in 2025, the NARS Afterglow Lipstick & Mini Liquid Blush Duo will leave them feeling effortlessly chic.
Or, if it's the perfect eye makeup they're after, may I suggest the Too Faced You're A Gem set? Complete with five dreamy shadows, a full-size lash primer and a full-size Better Than Sex mascara, your giftee will have everything they need to create endless party-ready looks this festive season (and beyond).
GLOWING SKIN IS THE GREATEST GIFT
As a former in-store Skin Specialist, I know how tricky gifting skincare can be – so here’s what to add to cart based on what you do (or do not know).
If you know what their skin loves…
You’re off to a great start!
If they’re known to get their glow on, opt for Susanne Kaufmann’s Glow Collection Set; which gives one the appearance of having just stepped out of an appointment at her ultra-luxe Austrian spa, without having to grab your passport.
Maybe instead they insist their skin is drier than those infamous Sydney Crumbl cookies. In that case, it’s safe to assume they will love Tatcha’s Dewy Skin and Lips trio, complete with a full-sized (and very lush) Dewy Skin Cream and the most luscious lip balm known to man (seriously, I’ve gifted it to everyone I know).
If you they don't know anything about skincare…
Those whose bathroom cabinets contain nothing but bar soap and two-in-ones will probably need to be eased into a skin routine.
First priority should always be SPF! Naked Sundays’ Mini SPF Heroes is a great choice for newbies as they can try a little bit of everything. If they’re heading for a beach getaway, set them up for success with MECCA COSMETICA’s Summer Sun Set.
THESE SCENTS JUST MAKE SENSE
For the giftee who is so indecisive they insist on ordering two desserts, they’ll love the Maison Francis Kurkdjian Fragrance Wardrobes (for Her and for Him) – each containing seven carefully crafted scents for them to spritz and try. And for the person getting ready to manifest the love of their life in 2025, Charlotte Tilbury’s Perfume Travel Trio, containing emotion-enhancing molecules, is sure to be a winner.
We have it on good authority that every ‘It’ person at MECCA HQ has Glossier’s Two of You Eau de Parfum Set on their wishlist – one full-sized bottle of Glossier You EDP for home and a travel-size for their extra-small handbags.
