Mother’s Day is coming up on May 12th this year, and it will be here faster than you think! Beauty gifts are a popular option for a Mother’s Day gift, but it can be hard to know what to get your mom if she already owns a lot of products. Here are 16 beauty gift ideas for moms, from mini skincare kits to perfume samplers:
Makeup Remover
If your mom wears makeup on a regular basis, consider getting her a makeup remover. Makeup wipes are convenient for travel and late nights when she doesn’t feel like washing her face, while cleansing oils and balm provide a more luxurious double cleansing experience.
Facial Cleanser
If your mom tends to buy the cheapest facial cleanser possible, reasoning that it’s only on her face for a minute, then getting her a nice face wash is a great gift idea. Make sure that you get her a facial cleanser that is designed for her skin type: face washes meant for oily skin will be too stripping for dry skin.
Serums
Serums are the powerhouses of the skincare routine, so you should definitely give your mom serums if she’s not using them already! Serums can serve many different purposes, from hydrating to exfoliating and beyond, so choose some that will address your mom’s most pressing skincare concerns.
Moisturizer
Moisturizers are essential for keeping the skin nourished, hydrated, and plump. Many moisturizers are also packed with effective ingredients like retinol and peptides, so they do much more for your skin than just moisturize it! If your mom is still using drugstore lotions on her face, consider giving her an upgraded moisturizer.
Eye Cream
Eye creams are one of those products that can be added on to any skincare routine, making them another great gift option for moms (and really anyone who loves skincare). Try giving her a vitamin C eye cream for a brighter appearance in the morning and a retinol eye cream to help minimize wrinkles while she sleeps at night.
Face Masks
Face masks are an excellent gift idea because they can be incorporated into any skincare routine. Face masks come in many different varieties — including soothing, brightening, calming, and exfoliating — so that you can pick the best one for your mom’s skin type.
Sunscreen
Wearing sunscreen every day is the most effective thing that you can do to prevent premature aging, making it an amazing gift for everyone, including your mom. Choose a lightweight sunscreen that soaks in easily and layers well over anti-aging skincare and underneath makeup so that she’ll look forward to wearing it every day.
Mini Skincare Kit
If you can’t decide what skincare products to get your mom, a travel set or skincare advent calendar is the perfect solution. These sets come with deluxe sample sizes of each brand’s top-selling products, which make it possible for her to try out many different products at once.
Eyeshadow and Blush
Choosing makeup like foundation for another person can be tricky, since you really need to be able to color swatch those products to get an exact match. If you want to give your mom makeup as a gift, then grab her an eyeshadow or blush palette from a premium brand so that you don’t have to worry about getting exactly the right shade.
Lip Care Products
Lip care products of all kinds are another amazing gift idea. If your mom struggles with dry, chapped lips, then get her a set of lip balms or lip masks to protect and nourish them. If she’s a big fan of makeup, then she would probably appreciate a sample set of lipsticks or lip glosses that she can add to her cosmetic collection.
New Brushes and Sponges
You should be washing and replacing your makeup brushes and sponges more often than you think, which is why a replacement set is an underrated gift for any makeup lover. Take a look at your mom’s vanity the next time that you visit to see what brands she uses, and then buy her a new set.
Perfume Sampler
If your mom doesn’t have a signature scent yet, then help her find one by giving her a perfume sampler set. These sampler sets allow her to try many different scents at once, and often come with a voucher that can be put toward a purchase of a full-size fragrance for a gift that keeps on giving.
Hair Styling Tools
If your mom styles her hair frequently, then getting her some hair styling tools might be the perfect gift. Choose from products such as flat irons, hair dryers, curling iron, hot brushes, and hair rollers to help her achieve the perfect look. Small accessories such as headbands, clips, and bobby pins can also be a nice gift if you’re on a budget.
Hand Soap and Cream
Using scented hand soap and cream is a little luxury that will instantly elevate your mom’s day. Get her a gift set in her favorite fragrance so that she gets a scented pick-me-up every time she washes her hands. Consider pairing it with some pretty hand towels to create a themed gift basket.
Bath & Body Sets
Your mom deserves to pamper herself with a hot bath or shower and luxurious personal care products. Get her a set with bath salts or bath bubbles, shower gel, and body lotion so that she can give herself a spa day at home every time she takes a shower.
Toiletries Bag
If your mom travels a lot, then a high-quality toiletries bag is a must-have. Look for a bag with a large capacity and lots of storage options like zippered pockets and elastic loops. The bag should be made of water-resistant material both inside and out so that it can be easily wiped off or washed if something spills in transit.
What other beauty gifts are on your shopping list this Mother’s Day? Have you given any other beauty gifts to your mom in the past that she loved? Let us know in the comments below!