The tree’s not up yet (ahem, mine might be), but your glow? She’s ready. The holidays at MECCA are less “silent night” and more “sparkly, SPF-soaked celebration,” and this year’s MECCA-Made lineup is bringing all the festive feels — the joy, the art, the indulgence, the self-care, and the shimmer.
For the uninitiated (welcome, sweet child), MECCA is the mothership of beauty and under her glossy wing live three very distinct but equally divine brands. MECCA COSMETICA, the elegant older sister: polished, considered, and always wearing SPF. MECCA MAX, the fun, fearless middle child who’s never met a bold lip she didn’t love. And kit:, the chill, grounding youngest sibling who drinks adaptogenic lattes and somehow smells like good decisions and peonies.
This year’s holiday collections are a love letter to meaningful gifting — presents that bring joy beyond the box. And because MECCA doesn’t do anything halfway, the MECCA COSMETICA range arrives dressed in vibrant new packaging designed by artist Karen Black, part of MECCA’s ongoing partnership with the NGV (yes, art on your skincare—divine). Plus, there are exclusive collabs with SIR., Flamingo Estate, and E NOLAN launching November 11, because apparently your skincare needed a fashion moment too.
Ready to wrap, re-gift, or rip open? Here are the MECCA-Made gifts we’re loving this holiday season.
1. MECCA MAX Max Moments 12-Piece Beauty Advent Calendar, $75
Advent calendars are having their main character moment, and this one’s a blockbuster. The Max Moments calendar is bursting with 12 beauty treats, from creamy shadows and dewy drops to a glossy lip oil and the cutest powder puff you’ll ever meet. It’s basically a daily dose of dopamine in makeup form. Think: tiny treasures that make every day in December feel like your birthday.
2. kit: For Body Rituals, $98
This duo is pure serenity in a stylish neoprene beauty bag. kit: is all about thoughtful, grounding beauty, and this body ritual set turns your shower into a full-blown spa experience. The Wellness Wash creates a silky, plant-powered foam that cleanses without stripping, while the Body Nutrition Lotion leaves your limbs hydrated and happy with ginseng, peony, and hibiscus. It’s calm, bottled.
3. MECCA MAX Pinch-Me Moment Off Duty Blush Stick Duo, $32
Name a more joyful beauty product than blush. You can’t. These two limited-edition shades of MECCA MAX’s cult Off Duty Blush Stick are like summer in stick form; creamy, blendable, and ridiculously flattering. Sunswept gives you that “just back from the beach” warmth, while Popsicle brings the juicy pink flush of an actual frozen treat. Swipe, smile, done.
4. MECCA COSMETICA Bright Eyed Mask Cracker (2 pairs), $18
Cute, clever, and incredibly effective, this cracker is your post-party pick-me-up. Inside are two pairs of Bright Eyed Hydrogel Eye Masks, the instant cure for late nights, early flights, and champagne-fuelled regrets. Pop them on, scroll aimlessly for ten minutes, and emerge looking like you’ve had eight hours of blissful sleep.
5. MECCA MAX Heat Of The Moment 12-Shade Eyeshadow Palette, $35
She’s warm, she’s wearable, she’s that girl. This 12-shade palette is filled with soft matte neutrals and just the right amount of heat, so you can go from subtle and sweet to full smoulder. The textures are blendable, the tones are universally flattering, and the vibe? Effortless.
6. MECCA COSMETICA x SIR. Facial SPF & Sarong (launching November 11)
The collaboration we didn’t know we needed but now can’t live without. This set pairs MECCA COSMETICA’s beloved To Save Face SPF50+ Superscreen with a limited-edition SIR. sarong that looks straight off a Bondi editorial shoot. It’s practical meets pretty and proof that sun safety and style can (and should) coexist. I already know that this sarong is going to be my new bestie all summer long.
7. MECCA COSMETICA x E NOLAN Facial SPF, Lip Balm, Beauty Bag & Scrunchie Set (coming soon)
Fashion meets function in this collab with E NOLAN, the tailoring label loved for its sharp lines and cool-girl edge. Inside the exclusive beauty bag: MECCA’s cult To Save Face SPF50+ Superscreen, a luscious Lip De-Luscious SPF20, and a matching scrunchie for good measure. It’s the kind of gift that says, “I have impeccable taste and I reapply sunscreen.” I think I need it just for the beauty bag honestly, and the rest of the goodies are a bonus.
So whether you’re gifting, self-gifting (the best kind, let’s be real), or simply basking in the glow of beautiful packaging, MECCA’s holiday lineup is here to make your season brighter — and your bathroom shelf significantly more fabulous
In her spare time, she likes long walks down the makeup aisle and performing in Brisbane theatre. You can follow her adventures on Instagram and TikTok @thebeautypalate.
