While makeup products are primarily designed to enhance your beauty, some go beyond functionality, becoming true works of art. Today’s wishlist column features the brands that merry usability with form, creating not just formulations but exquisite pieces that add aesthetic pleasures to your daily routine. 

I like the idea of owning sentimental things that are not meant to be visible to others but are still designed to bring joy through their looks and attention to detail. Dries Van Noten makeup and accessories are exactly about this. Known for bold patterns, the brand transferred those prints to a beauty collection, introducing — among other things — cases that you can use over and over again by refilling them with one of 30 lipstick shades. Imagine switching between all these colours, but carrying them in your handbag in the same box for years. 

When it comes to sustainability, Melbourne-born Fluff shares the same concept. Technically, the brand only has three products: lip oil, bronzing powder, and a kabuki brush — all coming in stunning aluminum cases. The rest of the line is the refills. 

Fellow Australians prefer to keep it simple, natural, responsible, and plastic-free, and, I have to say, I love this approach. Do we really need more for effortless daily makeup?

Even though Byredo is renowned for its fragrances (fairly), the brand’s makeup line also deserves a spotlight. Inspired by nature and created to let the wearer’s natural beauty shine through, Byredo’s eyeshadow pallets and lipstick cases feature minimalistic yet distinctive design elements. Adorned with mineral stones and seashell-shaped steel, they’ll add a touch of shine to both your look and dressing table.

Christian Louboutin also made himself a name with something else other than makeup but succeeded in both. The shoemaker’s beauty line is the uncompromising statement: look at these lipsticks and you will barely be able to tell if it is a makeup product, a fancy pen, a Christmas tree ornament, or a pendant. The last one, though, is not far from the truth: some of them you can put on a chain and wear like a necklace.

When craving for a pop of color, definitely consider Hermès lipsticks. Coming in fun refillable cases, the line features both permanent and limited editions, offering a range of vibrant hues to suit your every mood.

If you’ve never been a minimalist, then it is too late to start being one as Gucci beauty products stand no humbleness. From opulent packaging to dramatic colors, they embrace extravagance in every detail. A big “yes” for a touch of glamor to your vanity!