Next up, you’ve got glamorous beauty staples elevated by ultra luxe packaging. We’re not talking the weighty, gimmicky stuff you covet now but throw out later—Hermès’ newly launched lipsticks are like tiny refillable heirlooms, and all the beautiful jars in Kindred Black’s apothecary were hand blown from recycled glass. We went with the jojoba oil for its versatility (good for face, body, and hair!) but the whole site is worth a good peruse.
Let’s say your concerns lie less with polishing up than protecting. Hello, have you seen these Bode face masks with bendable nose strips? They’re on the low end, price-wise, of things you can buy from the Harry Styles-approved brand and you’ll easily get your money’s worth in use. Hang it on a Julia Elsas wall hook, which is equally good at holding keys, bags, hats, scarves, and attention. The organic squiggle shapes and bright colors say “I’M HAVING FUN, R U HAVING FUN?” Answer in your head or not at all—it is a wall hook, you know.
Moving down the body from head to toes, take a look at these cozy booties from Parachute. They look and feel like walking on a cloud, and—are you ready for this surprise? They’re easily machine wash-and-dryable to keep their bright white shade. Or, if your homebody friend tends towards sweaty feet, send them this Cause Box from Curio Spice Co instead. Each one contains Toni Tipton-Martin’s cookbook Jubilee, a juicy, fluffy, crispy celebration of Black Southern food. And it’s sent alongside spices you can use to cook the recipes at home and a $10 donation to YW Boston. Make whoever you gift this to promise you a homecooked meal (once it’s safe to gather).