âUnqualified peddler of wooâ: Gwyneth Paltrow event sparks customer revolt at beauty retailer Mecca A virtual wellness event featuring Paltrow, hosted by one of Australiaâs largest beauty retailers, has prompted furious customer backlash Australian beauty retailer Mecca is experiencing blowback after booking Gwyneth Paltrow as the keynote speaker for their MeccaLife virtual wellness summit. Photograph: Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for goop Australian beauty retailer Mecca is experiencing blowback after booking Gwyneth Paltrow as the keynote speaker for their MeccaLife virtual ...