When Only The Best Will Do, Gift These
December 22 | 3 minute read
Words by Christie Sinclair
Of all the seasons, this is most certainly not the time for restraint. More is definitely more, even better when wrapped in Karen Black’s artwork and tied with a MECCA bow.
From heirloom-quality makeup brushes crafted in Japan to 1.5kg of French-made candle, welcome to our maximum-impact gifting edit. In other words, the most gloriously over-the-top gifts money can buy at MECCA.
Thought the Dyson AirWrap revolusionised at-home styling? Wait until they see what the Co-anda 2x™ can do. The biggest upgrade is that it dries and straightens, as well as curling and smoothing, thanks to two times the air pressure from its swish new motor and a ridiculous number of attachments (all of which you will need and love) that adjust the heat, airflow and timing. There’s also what Dyson call a ‘one-touch i-d curl sequence’ that uses Bluetooth to remember your perfect curl pattern. What?!
The most decadent gift you can give this year is a mask – one that makes them look like a very glamorous robot and delivers the results of a $300 facial in three minutes flat. Dr. Dennis Gross’ DRx SpectraLite™ FaceWare Pro is the epitome of at-home skincare devices, and while it's not technically essential, once they try it, they suddenly won't be able to imagine life without those 162 wrinkle-and-blemish-reducing LED lights beaming new life into their face.
And may even pass on! Rae Morris' Jishaku makeup brushes are designed and crafted with obsessive attention to detail by master artisans in Japan, combining centuries-old brush-making traditions with a world-first magnetic functionality. The handles are made from Japanese maple or cherrywood, the fibres are ultra-soft high-quality synthetics that perform to the highest standard, and there's a built-in magnet at the end of each handle so they can stand upright on any magnetic surface or hang upside down to dry after cleaning. Too beautiful to be shoved to the back of their beauty cabinet, this travel set of heirloom-quality brushes deserves top-shelf position.
The DIPTYQUE Extra Large Sapin Pine Tree Candle is an oversized icon of the holiday season, hand-poured by renowned French manufacturer Porcelaine du Lot Virebent into a gold-flecked vessel that looks like an objet d’art. The enormous candle delivers 120 magical hours of burn time and transforms their home instantly with the unmistakable DIPTYQUE holiday scent of crisp pine and winter air.
Power up their skincare routine with the NuFACE Trinity+ Complete Facial Toning Kit, probably the only gift that can deliver a snatched jawline, instant cheekbones and lifts everything. This space-age microcurrent tool nudges facial muscles into action, lifting, smoothing and sharpening natural contours in the time it takes them to make a coffee.
