Gifting Fabulously Is A Skill – And We’ve Got The Inside Scoop

“The best gifts don’t necessarily have to be grand,” says Tony Baumann, MECCA’s Head of Fabulosity, adding, “But I do believe they should make your recipient – whether that’s you or someone else – feel a little fancy.”

Make it easy on yourself with luxurious gifts like swish candles that can only be purchased once a year, skincare you know they’ll actually use or bite-sized beauty swathed in gorgeous packaging almost too pretty to open, as expertly recommended by Baumann.

TB: “I have been waiting for this to launch for a long time. The glass design with matte red is exactly what I need for my bathroom; I look at hand wash and lotion like furniture – an accessory to any room. The hand wash’s scent is uplifting, modern and zesty, and the lotion is super hydrating, with a quick dry down. It makes the whole ritual of hand washing more visually uplifting.”

TB: “Kaylene Whiskey is the artist for MECCA’s 2023 Holiday packaging and the colour and playfulness of her work is infectious! Inside this set are my two absolute must-haves for this time of the year: I switch in this vitamin C serum three nights a week to bring a brightness and clarity to my skin, and the SPF serum is so easy and super quick to apply. Effective and easy, with heavenly packaging – win-win.”

TB: “This time of the year, many of us get our limbs out after hiding them over winter months – and a little maintenance is required. The pump on this body lotion allows you to control the amount of product dispersed and then you just apply all over arms, legs – or anywhere that needs hydration – leaving a natural-looking sheen. It has virtually no scent, so it doesn’t play havoc with your fragrance and it settles so quickly and easily, without being too emollient.”