The Winter Essentials Edit

As the cooler months arrive, we’ve curated a collection of our favourite winter must-haves, from skincare and wardrobe staples to home, wellness and kitchen essentials.

Whether you’re looking to refresh your own collection or searching for thoughtful gifts, this guide is designed to take the guesswork out of what to buy this season.

At ES Concierge, we’re often asked for recommendations on the best gifts for clients, colleagues, friends and family. Consider this your go-to guide for timeless, elevated pieces that are both practical and beautifully considered.

Skin Care ‘Must Haves’

Cleansers 

ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm
A cult favourite for good reason. This luxurious balm effortlessly melts away makeup while leaving skin soft, nourished and beautifully cleansed.

Go-To Properly Clean
A gentle gel cleanser that removes makeup, excess oil and daily impurities without stripping the skin. Packed with antioxidant-rich botanical extracts, it leaves your complexion feeling clean, balanced and refreshed.

ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Cleansing Mousse
The perfect follow-up cleanse. This lightweight mousse deeply cleanses while boosting hydration for a fresh, radiant complexion.

Tatcha The Rice Wash
A gentle cream cleanser with Japanese rice powder that softly exfoliates, revealing smooth, luminous skin without stripping moisture.

Moisturisers

Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream
A cult favourite loved by celebrities and skincare experts alike. Deeply nourishing without feeling heavy, it’s ideal for restoring hydration and supporting a healthy, radiant complexion during winter.

MECCA COSMETICA Rich Cream (Best for Dehydrated Skin)
Deeply nourishing with a luxurious balm-like texture, this cream restores moisture, strengthens the skin barrier and leaves skin soft and radiant.

LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask
A cult favourite for a reason. Rich, nourishing and intensely hydrating, it works overnight to restore dry lips, leaving them soft, smooth and ready for the day ahead.

Lanolips 101 Ointment Multi-Balm
An Australian beauty icon and the ultimate handbag essential. Powered by ultra-pure lanolin, this multi-purpose balm delivers long-lasting hydration to lips, cuticles and dry skin, making it the perfect everyday companion throughout winter.

Daily SPF 

MECCA COSMETICA To Save Face SPF50+ Superscreen
The finishing step in every morning routine. Lightweight, matte and designed to sit beautifully under makeup, it delivers everyday broad-spectrum protection without feeling heavy.

Ultra Violette Supreme Screen SPF50+
Australia’s cult-favourite sunscreen for good reason. Hydrating, lightweight and beautifully glowy, it wears effortlessly under makeup while providing broad-spectrum SPF50+ protection.

Wardrobe ‘Must Haves’

Outerwear

Assembly Label Trench Coat
A timeless wardrobe staple that will never go out of style. Perfect for layering over workwear or weekend outfits, it’s an effortless investment you’ll wear for years.

COS Double-Faced Wool Scarf Jacket
Part jacket, part scarf, this elevated piece is the definition of understated luxury. A versatile layer that transitions seamlessly from office meetings to weekend lunches.

CAMILLA AND MARC Ciro Coat with Scarf
A forever piece you’ll reach for winter after winter. Crafted from premium Australian wool with a detachable scarf, this beautifully tailored coat brings timeless elegance to every outfit, whether layered over tailoring or weekend knitwear.

Knitwear

UNIQLO Cashmere Cardigan
Soft, lightweight and endlessly versatile. An everyday luxury that pairs effortlessly with denim, tailoring or layered over a crisp white shirt.

Friends with Frank Sabine Knit
Beautifully crafted from premium fibres, this relaxed knit is equal parts cosy and sophisticated—perfect for cooler days and timeless styling.

Bottoms

Viktoria & Woods Idol Wool Pant
Elegant tailoring meets everyday comfort. A beautifully cut wool trouser that will elevate your work wardrobe and beyond.

Henne Dara Carpenter Pant
A modern take on the barrel-leg jean. Relaxed yet refined, they’re the perfect denim update for effortless everyday dressing.

The extra touch

Rylan Mila Brown Suede Tote
The tote of the season. Crafted from beautifully soft suede with a relaxed, sculptural silhouette, it’s spacious enough for workdays yet refined enough for weekends. A timeless investment piece that effortlessly elevates every outfit.

Friends with Frank Yuki Scarf
The finishing touch every winter wardrobe needs. Luxuriously soft and generously sized, it’s designed to keep you warm while adding effortless polish to any outfit.

Soda Shades Kent Sunglasses
A timeless aviator with a modern edge. Crafted from premium bio-acetate and finished with soft yellow-tinted lenses, they’re the perfect finishing touch for everything from weekend escapes to city lunches, bringing effortless sophistication to any outfit.

Footwear

Jo Mercer Loafers
A classic leather loafer is an essential investment. Comfortable enough for all-day wear and polished enough to take you from the office to dinner with ease.

Kitchen ‘Must Haves’

Breville The Rice Box Induction Rice Cooker
Perfect rice, every time. With multiple cooking functions and effortless operation, this is the kitchen appliance you’ll wonder how you ever lived without.

Ninja Foodi PossibleCooker
From slow-cooked dinners to one-pot meals, this multi-functional cooker makes weeknight cooking simple while delivering restaurant-quality results.

Le Creuset Signature Round Casserole
A true kitchen icon. Beautiful enough to take straight from the oven to the table, it’s built to last a lifetime and perfect for everything from slow-cooked roasts to hearty winter casseroles.

Plumm No.3 Pinot/Chardonnay Glasses
Designed in collaboration with Australia’s leading sommeliers, these elegant crystal glasses elevate every pour. Perfect for everything from a beautiful Chardonnay to a silky Pinot Noir, they’re a timeless addition to any home and ideal for effortless entertaining.

Breville Dual Boiler Coffee Machine
Bring the café experience home. Designed for coffee lovers, it delivers barista-quality espresso and silky milk every morning.

Jones & Co Chino Mug
The perfect mug for your morning coffee or afternoon tea. Hand-finished with a timeless design, it’s the little luxury that makes every cup feel special.

Olsson’s It’s So Rosemary Sea Salt Rub
A pantry staple that transforms everyday cooking. Blending Australian sea salt flakes with fragrant rosemary and garlic, it’s the perfect finishing touch for roast vegetables, lamb, chicken and hearty winter meals. Beautifully packaged, it’s as stylish on the benchtop as it is practical in the kitchen.

Maison Balzac Sourdough Bread Basket
Thoughtfully handcrafted and beautifully designed, this artisan bread basket brings effortless elegance to everyday dining. Complete with a cotton bread bag, it’s the perfect centrepiece for serving fresh sourdough and elevating long lunches or cosy winter gatherings at home.

Lifestyle ‘Must Haves & Dos’

Fluidform At Home Membership
Bring the studio home with beautifully designed Pilates classes that build strength, improve posture and fit seamlessly into even the busiest schedule.

Vida Glow Natural Marine Collagen
A simple daily ritual to support healthy skin, hair and nails. Just one scoop added to your morning coffee or smoothie makes wellness effortless.

Omnilux Contour Face
The LED mask loved by skincare experts. Just 10 minutes a day helps promote brighter, healthier-looking skin from the comfort of home.

Bonny All Rounder Quilt
The doona you’ll look forward to climbing into every night. Filled with premium, responsibly sourced down, it strikes the perfect balance of warmth and breathability, making it ideal for year-round comfort. Once you’ve slept under it, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it.

I Love Linen French Flax Linen Quilt Cover Set
Transform your bedroom into a luxury retreat. Crafted from premium French flax linen, it’s soft, breathable and only gets better with time.

Diptyque Baies Candle
An iconic home fragrance that instantly elevates any space. Fresh notes of blackcurrant and rose create a warm, inviting atmosphere that’s loved around the world.

Le Labo Santal 33 Body Lotion
Infused with Le Labo’s iconic Santal 33 fragrance, this nourishing body lotion leaves skin beautifully soft while enveloping it in warm notes of sandalwood, cedar and leather. The perfect finishing touch for those who appreciate fragrance and indulgence.

Kindle Paperwhite
The perfect companion for slow winter mornings and cosy evenings. Lightweight, waterproof and designed to minimise eye strain, it’s an invitation to unplug, unwind and always have your next great read close by.