As the festive season approaches and the countdown to Christmas begins, finding the perfect presents for your loved ones can often be overwhelming. To make your holiday shopping a breeze, we’ve curated a fantastic selection of gift ideas. You might even want to drop a few hints as to what you would like in this guide!
MECCA BEAUTY
This season, it’s all about giving with heart, surprising in style, and spreading joy in meaningful ways. From seriously glowy skincare to party-perfect makeup, limited-edition tools, and gift packs, MECCA has it all.
From the best in body care sets and makeup that adds a touch of colour to your festive look, to skincare essentials that will elevate your entire routine, these limited-edition sets are perfect for stocking up on your favourite brands and offer unbeatable value.
Tatcha – The Luxury Kiri Collection
This seven-step ritual of potent Japanese botanicals and kind-to-skin ingredients is for essential care and nourishment and includes a double cleanse and hydrating treatments that plump, soften, and smooth for a luminous finish and luscious lips.
Sol De Janeiro Ultimate Body Escape
This twelve-piece set includes four benefit-packed body creams, four best-selling perfume mists, a leave-in conditioner, hydrating body wash, and body oil.
REN Radiance Gift of Glow Trio
Unlock energised and brightened skin with this brightening bestseller trio and a limited edition 100% recycled cosmetics bag.
Drunk Elephant The Coast is Clear Set
Everything you need in a complete PM routine (including a full-size Lala Retro!) to make skin smoother, softer, and more nourished while you sleep.
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Iconic Lip & Cheek Secrets
Gift the magic of Pillow Talk, loved by stars and adored worldwide, with Charlotte’s universally flattering, best-selling lip and cheek products. The iconic nude-pink Lip Cheat reshapes and defines lips effortlessly, while the award-winning Matte Revolution provides a long-lasting, hydrating matte finish. Add an instant plumping effect with the new Pillow Talk Big Lip Plumpgasm, and complete the look with a dewy glow using the viral Pillow Talk Beauty Light Wand!
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Good Night Kit: Gift Set
The tea tree oil-enriched cult favourite Good Night Balm rejuvenates skin overnight with an active blend of botanicals. Unwind Body Balm is Magnesium-enriched and formulated to comfort and soothe overworked skin. Featuring the same relaxing fragrance, the herbaceous aroma helps to wind down the senses at night.
kit: is built on the pursuit of greater wellbeing, and we believe a good night’s sleep is the key to better days.
Skinkind Kit: Gift Set
A three-step skincare routine for clean, hydrated and nourished faces. A low-maintenance cleansing water spray, Mineral Water Cleanser rehydrates and awakens tired skin. The (F)A.C.E Serum acts as a concentrated skin multivitamin, and the feather-light Universal Face Lotion provides long lasting hydration for all skin types.
Available at MECCA Stores or online.
JEUENORA DEWY DAYS
This festive season, Jeuneora has collaborated with favourite Kiwi brands to create a limited edition selection of skincare and supplement gifts. From coffee and collagen to lip balms and antioxidant glow serums, make your gift one to remember by treating your nearest and dearest with something special.
DERMALOGICA GIFT SETS
This year’s Dermalogica collection features seven limited-edition sets that deliver the gift of professional-grade skincare.
The beautifully packaged skincare sets are based around ‘auras’ and the gift of intentional touch. Featuring hero Dermalogica products in full and convenient travel sizes, plus select sets contain tools such as a gua sha (lift + firm set), Dermalogica dish & fan brush (smooth + brighten) and wristbands (cleanse + glow), for a spa-like treatment from the comfort of home.
MEDIK8 – RESULTS WITHOUT COMPROMISE
It’s time to sparkle with Medik8’s advanced, age-defying formulas for skin as bright as the season, beautifully packaged to make the most especially coveted gifts for all skincare aficionados. There are five stunning gift sets available for all skin types and price points:
Medik8 The Night Shift Gift Set – Experience visible youth-renewing power overnight with this iconic Medik8 pairing.
Medik8 Morning Glow Up Gift Set – Revitalise dry, dull-looking skin with this cult favourite serum duo.
Medik8 Nighttime Renew Gift Set – Remarkable age-defying results with Medik8’s breakthrough Vitamin A duo.
Medik8 Brighten Up Gift Set – Reveal instantly glowing, visibly youthful-looking skin with this proven pairing.
Medik8 Mighty Minis Collection Gift Set – Maintain youthful-looking skin on the go with this bestselling travel trio.
mesoestetic
With mesoestetic®, you can effectively target and improve the appearance of specific facial skin conditions and body figure care, such as skin ageing, pigmentation, blemish prone skin and cellulite.
mesoestetic® has released three limited edition age element gift packs for Christmas. Perfect for gifting, these limited-edition packs are your go-to for radiant, youthful-looking skin during the holidays and beyond.
mesoestetic® brightening routine gift pack
Designed to brighten, even out skin tone, and enhance your natural glow, this limited-edition pack promises a luminous, healthy-looking complexion that’s perfect for celebrating the festivities.
mesoestetic® firming routine gift pack
Perfect for those looking to turn back time and achieve a sculpted, more defined look, this limited-edition pack is the ultimate indulgence.
mesoestetic® anti-wrinkle routine gift pack
Packed with powerful age-defying products, this luxurious set is designed to target fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of elasticity, revealing a revitalised and rejuvenated complexion.
HOLIDAY LUXURY WITH ELIZABETH ARDEN’S CHRISTMAS GIFT SETS
Whether you’re shopping for yourself to restock your favourite Elizabeth Arden skincare products or perfumes, or treating a loved one to the ultimate beauty gift, there are a wide range of options that will make the most perfect Christmas presents.
RETINOL + HPR CERAMIDE CAPSULES SMOOTHING AND REPAIRING SKINCARE REGIMEN
- Retinol + HPR Ceramide Capsules 60pc
- Ceramide Purifying Cream Cleanser 50ml
- Advanced Ceramide Lift & Firm Night Cream 5ml
- Hyaluronic Acid Ceramide Capsules 7pc
CERAMIDE ADVANCED CAPSULES 4 PIECE NOURISHING AND AGE DEFINING SET
- Advanced Ceramide Capsules 60 piece
- Ceramide Purifying Cleanser 50ml
- Advanced Lift & Firm Day Cream SPF15 15ml
- Advanced Ceramide Eye Serum Capsules 7pc
PREVAGE® 2.0 4 STEPS TO COMPLETE ANTI-AGING
- PREVAGE® Anti-Aging Daily Serum 2.0 50ml
- PREVAGE® Anti-Aging Treatment Boosting Cleanser 50ml
- PREVAGE® Anti-Aging Eye Serum 2.0 5ml
- SUPERSTART Skin Renewal Booster 5ml
PREVAGE® DAY & NIGHT DUO
- PREVAGE® Anti-Aging Day Cream 50ml
- PREVAGE® Anti-Aging Overnight Cream 50ml
ELIZABETH ARDEN CHRISTMAS FRAGRANCE COLLECTIONS
RED DOOR 3 PIECE SET
- Elizabeth Arden Red Door Eau de Toilette Spray 100ml
- Elizabeth Arden Red Door Perfumed Body Lotion 100ml
- Elizabeth Arden Red Door Bath & Shower Gel 100ml
- Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue Eau de Parfum 125 ml
- Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue Perfumed Body Lotion 100ml
These collections are available at Elizabeth Arden counters nationwide and online. Find your nearest stockist here.
AL.IVE
Recently launched in New Zealand, al.ive body is making waves with its commitment to beauty, functionality, and sustainability. Founded by Alisa and Lysandra – the first female duo to win the hit renovation show, The Block Australia – who went on to build their own interior design business and range of products designed to effortlessly integrate into every living space.
Renowned for their iconic interlocking bottles, bespoke trays and stations, elegant scents and considered colours, al.live embodies a distinctive blend of form and function.
AVEDA GIFT SETS
Aveda, the purpose-driven pioneer of plant-powered, high-performance hair care, has unveiled an exclusive collaboration in partnership with global luxury ready-to-wear fashion label Altuzarra. The fashion forward and consciously created Holiday 2024 collection features limited-edition accessories and gift packaging.
Available from MECCA.
PAUME
PAUME (pronounced ‘palm’) is an indulgent product range that is dedicated exclusively to the care and rejuvenation of your hands, the often-neglected unsung heroes of your body. The PAUME products include:
PAUME Overnight Hand Hydration Mask – This innovative and deeply hydrating hand treatment works its magic while you sleep, ensuring you wake up to nourished and soothed hands.
PAUME Hydrate System – This ultimate hydration system includes the Probiotic Hand Balm for daily non-greasy moisture that improves skin tone and elasticity, the All-in-One Cuticle and Nail Cream which softens cuticles and strengthens and protects your nails, and the Overnight Hand Hydration Mask, to soften, hydrate, soothe and repair your hands while you sleep.
PAUME Probiotic Hand Balm – Works to improve skin tone, elasticity, and texture by delivering long-lasting hydration with natural probiotics and plant-based emollients.
PAUME Renewing Hand Serum – This luxurious hand serum has been compared to La Mer’s as an identical dupe, for 1/5th of the price.
CIRCA’s LIMITED-EDITION CREATING MEMORIES CHRISTMAS COLLECTION
Transform your home into a festive haven with CIRCA’s Creating Memories collection. The collection includes:
- NEW White Fig & Cedar 350g Soy Candle
- Raspberry & Rhubarb 350g Soy Candle
- Gingerbread Cookies 350g Soy Candle
- NEW White Fig & Cedar Mini Christmas Tree Scent Stems
- Raspberry & Rhubarb Soy Candle 60g Hanging Ornament
- Mini Candle 60g Trio Set
- Jasmine & Magnolia Hand Lotion Bon Bon
- Raspberry & Rhubarb Fragrance Diffuser Refill 250ml
- Mango & Papaya Hand Care Duo 900ml
GLASSHOUSE FRAGRANCES HOLIDAY JEWELS COLLECTION
Celebrate Christmas in style with Glasshouse Fragrances’ Holiday Jewels Collection. Inspired by the indulgence and sparkle of the festive season, this limited-edition 28-piece collection offers a delightful olfactory experience – each scent in the collection is a jewel sparkling with festive wonder and evoking joy. The collection is adorned in stunning jewel-toned packaging, accented with brilliant gold, and designed to be ready-to-gift with beautifully finished ribbon details, all brought to life by Australian illustrator Eirian Chapman.
LE CREUSET
At the forefront of colourful cookware since 1925, Le Creuset’s latest colour, Chambray, is a relaxed blue with grey undertones. It complements every shade of blue or add texture and flavour to a crisp, neutral palette. It lends an elegant touch that takes it from lunch to dinner, casual to formal, year after year.
GHD ICED LUXE COLLECTION
Embrace ice-chic good hair days with the award-winning ghd styling tools, frozen in pearlescent icy blue tones and accompanied by crisp crystal blue accessories.
LIMITED EDITION CHRONOS – For ice-cold curls or shimmering sleek straight styles, the revolutionary new ghd chronos delivers instant and superior styles, for styles that last for 24 hours with up to 3x breakage protection.
GHD ICED LUXE LIMITED EDITION DELUXE SET – Featuring the new chronos styler for 3x faster styling and HD results that last 24 hours, and the helios™ professional hair dryer for ultimate styling control and 30% more shine, both in limited edition icy blue and enclosed in an exclusive vanity case.
GHD ICED LUXE LIMITED-EDITION DUET STYLE – The ghd duet style 2-in-1 hot air styler transforms hair from wet to styled, with no heat damage.* Blending the best of ghd drying and heat technologies to simplify your styling routine for beautifully smooth and sleek** results with just one tool.
GHD ICED LUXE LIMITED EDITION GOLD® STYLER – For sleeker, smoother and healthier-looking hair*, the ghd gold® advanced professional styler is a must-have.
NEW GHD BLOWDRY GIFT SET – Ghd’s latest breakthrough innovation in hair and the first 2-in-1 hair dryer brush that effortlessly transforms wet hair into a luxuriously smooth, voluminous blow dry finish with no heat damage1, 3x more volume2, no frizz3 and 50% more shine.4
GHD MAX PROFESSIONAL WIDE-PLATE STYLER GIFT SET – Delivering sleek styles on thick, curly and very long hair, ghd max with 70% larger plates guarantees smooth and sleek results with 80% more shine and up to 2x less frizz.
LSKD
LSKD (Loose Kid) is an Australasian-owned brand specialising in high-quality, functional sportswear with a streetwear aesthetic. Inspired by the pursuit of sport, fitness, and adventure, LSKD’s mission is to inspire people to be 1% better every day. The brand connects deeply with local communities and athletes to ensure their products align with an active, experience-driven lifestyle.
TEVA
This brand outfits free-spirited adventure-seekers all over the world with versatile, modern outdoor footwear.
NICOLE REBSTOCK – ABOUT TOWN COLLECTION
Nicole Rebstock shoes make the perfect gift for the fashion forward in your life. Filled with styles to see you through Summer, this season features fan favourites like the Uno, and newcomers like the Gio and Sandro.
WHITTAKER’S CHOCOLATE PODS®
You can’t go wrong with chocolates!
Whittaker’s Chocolate Pods® are the ultimate locally made premium chocolates to give or receive this Christmas. Available in a festive gold-coloured 200g gift box or a 125g pouch, Whittaker’s Chocolate Pods are made from beans-to-bar at their factory in Porirua and are proudly palm oil-free.
SKREWBALL PEANUT BUTTER WHISKY
An unconventional ode to different backgrounds, exotic flavours, and the seemingly disparate qualities that make us all unique and united. Skrewball is unlike anything you’ve ever tasted before – it’s one of those drinks that people can’t stop talking about, embodying both smooth whiskey and creamy peanut butter flavours all at the SAME TIME.
GOOD COCKTAIL CO. PASSIONFRUIT & VANILLA MARTINI MIXER
Good Cocktail Co., the Auckland-based innovators behind natural, no-fuss cocktail mixers, are thrilled to introduce their latest creation: the Passionfruit & Vanilla Martini Mixer. Designed for cocktail lovers, this new pre-mixed martini blend combines the vibrant zest of passionfruit with the subtle sweetness of aromatic vanilla, delivering a modern twist on a timeless classic.
Crafting a premium martini has never been easier. Simply add vodka (gin, white rum or soda), shake, and strain over ice. Each bottle makes approximately 10 cocktails, making it perfect for sharing or savouring over time.
BROWN BROTHERS LATEST DECADENT DELIGHT – LIMITED-EDITION CIENNA SALTED CARAMEL
Brown Brothers, home to some of Australia’s favourite wines for more than 135 years, is thrilled to announce the launch of its Limited-Edition Cienna Salted Caramel wine, now available for the first time in New Zealand.
This wine is the perfect balance of savoury and sweet and will leave you wanting more! Think creamy caramel brittle in a glass, it’s red and juicy with a hint of salted caramel.
FREE AF BUBBLES
For those who don’t drink but like the idea of sparkling bubbles, gift them a bottle from Free AF’s first-ever limited run of bottled alcohol-free bubbles. Like all AF drinks, the AF Sparkling Rosé and AF Sparkling Red contain Afterglow™ a 100% natural botanical extract that mimics the pleasant warmth of alcohol (without the alcohol).
GAMES FROM MIGHTY APE
Catan – A true classic and a fantastic strategy game for both seasoned gamers and new players alike. Build, trade, and strategise your way to supremacy. A must have for any board game collection!
Spot It! Classic (Card Game) –A great, affordable option for families, boasting the ability to have 2-8 players. This card game tests your observational skills and reflexes and has different game play every time you play.
Codenames (Card Game) – Codenames sees you compete to try and make contact with all of the agents (whom you only know by a codename). Use clues from your spymasters to make contact and have fun all the while. A perfect game for gatherings all year round and a great addition to your collection.
Hitster – Original Music – Using QR codes, Hitster connects players to over 100 years of
hits and has you guess when they were released by placing them on your music timeline.
Monopoly – Harry Potter Edition –Monopoly has teamed up with everyone’s favourite wizarding world to bring you a Harry Potter themed Monopoly.
Available from Mighty Ape.
SILLY Qs
A fun and engaging family game, proudly made in New Zealand, designed for 5-10-year-olds and their families. Backed by scientific research, it encourages supportive family interactions that build confidence and resilience in children. With Silly Qs, creating those meaningful connections is easy – and fun!
JELLYCAT TOYS
Born in London. Loved worldwide. These are just some of the Jellycat products available for Christmas at The Bay Tree!