While we believe that mums deserve pampering on a regular basis, Mother’s Day is an extra special occasion that warrants more affection and attention for the queen of your heart. If you’re looking for meaningful Mother’s Day gifts that adequately demonstrate your love for mum, check out our list of the best and latest beauty releases in 2024.
Across millennia, one thing has always stood abundantly clear: Parenthood has a propensity for changing one’s priorities. Few forces exist in the universe that are stronger than a mother’s love. With keen instincts and a deep, abiding love often incomprehensible to all but mothers, the women who choose to nurture children are simply built different, creatures of love and sacrifice intent on seeing their young ones succeed.
If there’s one thing many mothers have in common, it is the propensity to neglect self-care in the face of caring for others. This Mother’s Day, give your mum the best day ever with pampering, playlists, and breakfast in bed. Lavish her with gifts to remind her that she is more than just a mother — she is a woman, an inspiration, and the literal queen of your heart.
And if you’re at a loss for ideas, we’ve picked out some of the best new beauty releases in 2024 that will make perfect gifts for Mother’s Day.
Sacrificing self-care and sanity for their children, mothers have been known to neglect skincare in the throes of their busiest days. This Mother’s Day, present your mum with gifts to help nourish their skin, keeping them as radiant on the outside as they are on the inside.
Skincare essentials like toner may seem inconsequential, but provide great benefits with repeated use. Beyond removing excess dirt, makeup, and dust for a deep cleanse, toner can also help to seal the pores when used, protecting the skin from the elements. Aesop’s Immaculate Facial Tonic leverages the strength of niacinamide, rose petals, panthenol, and mucor miehei for a gentle cleanse, leaving skin refreshed and hydrated.
To go the extra mile in correcting wrinkles, opt for Dior’s Capture Totale Hyalushot, a concentrated formulation of two hyaluronic acids that combat present and emerging wrinkles. And, if glass skin is what your mum is after, opt for The Beauty Sandwich’s Amuse Bouche Appetising Facial Mist, the intensely hydrating setting and priming spray responsible for actress Emma Stone’s luscious skin texture.
Packed full of powerful active ingredients, serums provide an additional boost of nourishment for the skin. Light and absorbent, many serums target skin concerns, providing nourishment and repair where needed to great effect. Formulated with the extracts of albizia, vine flower cell, and organic kalanchoe along with hyaluronic acid complex, Clarins’ Precious Anti-Ageing Serum restores radiance, refines skin texture, plumps up the skin, and protects it from dehydration.
Banking on the relationship between our emotions and our skin, Neurae’s Harmonie The Serum is inspired by neuroscience. Touted to rebalance and reharmonise the skin, the serum is composed on proprietary N|A3 technology which combines neuro ingredients, fragrances, and textures to go beyond the surface in restoring time-wearied skin.
Go the extra mile for mum with Lancôme’s Advanced Génifique Serum Set. Presented in a beautiful purple case that is a special limited edition for Mother’s Day, the set contains the Advanced Génifique Anti-Aging Serum, Eye Cream, Yeux Light-Pearl, and Rénergie H.P.N 300-Peptide Cream for the ultimate anti-aging skincare routine.
Complete mum’s skincare regiment with our selection of moisturisers and creams. Guerlain’s Orchidée Impériale Gold Nobile Cream is a light, ultra-fine formulation that absorbs easily into the skin, helping to restore radiance and youth. Made of 94 percent natural ingredients, this ultra-luxurious cream leverages the extraordinary rejuvenation qualities of the Gold Nobile orchid, targeting wrinkles and fine lines to leave skin youthfully plump and hydrated.
Harnessing the power of Safflower, Shiseido’s Vital Perfection Advanced Cream is a luxurious and smooth formulation that is both lightweight and easy to absorb. Aimed at combating the visible signs of aging, the cream targets sagging, deep wrinkles, and dark spots, making it the perfect Mother’s Day gift to help your mum regain skin elasticity — as well as her confidence.
If skin barrier health is an area of concern for your mother, one of the best Mother’s Day gifts she could receive is Drunk Elephant’s Bora Barrier Repair Cream. Ultra rich and buttery, this cream provides instant aid to dry skin, nourishing and moisturising over 24 hours whilst infusing the skin barrier with ceramides, lipids, minerals, and antioxidant compounds. It is also formulated to encourage the natural production of collagen, healthy lipids, and hyaluronic acid, whilst also restoring skin elasticity and barrier function.
If your Mother’s Day gifts to mum this year include a stay at a luxury resort, supplement the experience with some amazing products to enhance her self-care ritual. Turn bathtime into a luxurious spa experience with Susanne Kaufmann’s Hayflower Bath Oil. Amplify every hot bath with the relaxing fragrance of the oil, which is infused with hayflower extract, an active ingredient known to promote circulation and muscle relaxation.
A good self-care day involves more than a bath, and that is where haircare comes in. Up the ante on your mum’s home spa day with Aromatica’s Rosemary Salt Scrub Shampoo, which harnesses the power of rosemary to promote healthy hair growth at the roots. And finally, infuse mum’s skin with the luxury of Loewe’s Ivy Body Lotion, a spectacular formulation of natural ingredients that boasts of a fresh and woody fragrance for optimum pampering and relaxation.
Beauty is not merely skin deep; however, there’s nothing quite like the smile of a woman confident in her own styling. If your mum harbours a love of makeup, these new releases are sure to put a smile on her face this Mother’s Day.
While skincare is essential to promoting and maintaining a healthy complexion, a little help can certainly work wonders in the confidence department. From primers and concealers to blushers and pearlescent powders, there are numerous ways to highlight your mum’s best facial features.
Dior’s Forever Glow Maximiser is a brand-new liquid highlighter that is composed of 92 percent natural ingredients, infused with iris extract to hydrate the skin even as it presents a glowing visage. Suffused with ultrafine luminous pearl pigment, the highlighter provides a healthy sun-kissed glow that instantly brightens the complexion, emphasising your mum’s radiance in a most sublime fashion.
Skin protection is important at all ages, and even more so for mothers who spend their days out and about, chasing after their children. Nudestix’s NudeScreen Blush Tint SPF30 provides colour and hydration, complementing the complexion in a beautifully natural fashion whilst also providing sufficient sun protection courtesy of passionflower and purple tea extracts. Available in five different shades, it is the perfect cosmetic to bring on-the-go, and can be used on the lips, cheeks, and eyelids for the perfect sun-kissed glow.
Contained within a breathtaking case evoking the beauty of pastel-hued pearls, Guerlain’s Météorites Light-Revealing Pearls of Powder add breathtaking radiance and glow to any makeup look. An incredibly unique beauty product that was first launched for the first time in 1987, Météorites was recently restored to Guerlain’s catalogue where it is now available in four different harmonies. Formulated with 95 percent natural ingredients, these pearls are imbued with the power to set, correct, mattify, and illuminate complexion for up to 12 hours. Through the combined efforts of perfumer Delphine Jelk and makeup creative director Violette, these beautiful beads feature an alluring and sensual fragrance, marrying together a floral violet heart with sandalwood, musk, and vanilla notes.
Give your mum the perfect full lip with Amuse’s Lip Fuller, a lip enhancer that provides instant shimmer, gloss, and a plump glass texture that stays the course. Add a pop of cheerful colour to mum’s makeup kit with Chanel’s Rouge Allure Velvet Nuit Blanche Set. The set is composed of four luminous matte lip colours in distinct hues, providing options for all makeup looks and occasions.
For the boldly colourful mum who loves to make a splash, there’s Hermes’ limited edition 75 Rouge Amazone lipstick, a fiery shade with a velvety, powdery matte finish. Symbolic of vitality and luck, this vivid shade evokes the power of the women from which its name is derived: Greek Amazons who have long stood as symbols of feminine strength. This Mother’s Day, the Hermes 75 Rouge Amazone serves as the perfect tribute to mothers, with whose love and wisdom we have flourished. The lipstick bullet is engraved with the Duc attelé, and is contained within a striking object of Pierre Hardy design.
Flowers are fantastic options for Mother’s Day gifts, but if you want to present your mum with something that will truly last, a luxury fragrance may be just the way to go.
If your mum is a staunch devotee of tea, Van Cleef & Arpels’ Thé Amara will make the perfect perfume and Mother’s Day gift for her. Inspired by the multi-faceted bouquets of tea, perfumer Nadège Le Garlantezec infused the creation with top notes of bergamot, peppermint, and pink peppercorn, layering over them the heart notes of rose and sweet pea accord. Its base notes provide warmth, courtesy of cashmeran, whist musks, and cedarwood, lending a subtly sensual fragrance that tea lovers are certain to revel in.
Diving deep into the golden honeyed musk often characteristic of Arabian fragrances, Amouage’s Love Delight Eau de Parfum is a masterpiece evoking sensuality and sweetness in one. The latest release in the brand’s Secret Garden collection, this EDP marries delicate florals with the irresistible temptations of sweet treats that surrender themselves into a blend that is luxurious, warm, and feminine. Top notes of ginger, mandarin, rose water, and cinnamon proffer an instant hit of happiness, whlst heart notes of heliotrope, jasmine, and rose add depth. The blend is rounded off with base notes of vanilla, cocoa, rum absolute, and cypriol.
This is the perfect perfume for every glamorous mother whose jewel boxes hold glittering diamonds reminiscent of the stars. Inspired by Gabrielle Chanel’s 1932 Bijoux de Diamants collection, and in particular the Comète necklace, COMÈTE Eau de Parfum exudes a sensual fragrance that interlaces cherry blossom accord with heliotrope and iris. The resultant floral, and yet powdery and musky scent is a magical take that evokes the imagery of stardust, symbolising a sensorial connection to one’s luckiest jewels — and stars.
First released in the latter half of 2023, Hermes’ Tutti Twilly D’Hermès Eau de Parfum is nonetheless a worthy inclusion in our list of the best Mother’s Day gifts. Imagined by Christine Nagel, this EDP is a blend of girlish playfulness that stands at the precipice of womanhood, rife with courage, individuality, and free-spirited joy. Boasting a floral and fruity bouquet, the Tutti Twilly D’Hermès also combines ginger blossom and mellow lychee notes, enveloping them in hints of deeper musk for a full-bodied fragrance. It is housed within a cheerful lantern-shaped bottle by Florence Manlik, adorned with unique hand-tied silk ribbons designed by Carine Brancowitz.
For mothers who prefer their fragrances simple and soapy, Jo Malone’s new release, the Musk Momento Cologne, makes the perfect gift. Inspired by the nostalgic fragrance of traditional soap bars, the cologne marries clean musk scents with aldehyde, further elevated with the soothing herbal notes of English lavender and the depth of cedarwood.
Rounding off our list of the best new beauty releases that will make great Mother’s Day gifts is Orebella’s Blooming Fire Parfum, an unapologetically feminine fragrance with top notes of bergamot, cedarwood, clove leaf, and cardamom. At its heart are the floral fragrances of Tahitian monoi and jasmine, which are rounded off with base notes of patchouli. Infused with cedarwood, clove leaf, and cardamom essential oils, the fragrance supports emotional balance, proffering tranquility and stimulating the soul. The Orebella brand is by supermodel Bella Hadid, with three hydrating, alcohol-free fragrances available for purchase.
(Main image: Guerlain, Amouage; featured image: Guerlain)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
– What is the best gift to give on Mother’s Day?
The best Mother’s Day gifts are those that are personalised to the likes, interests, and preferences of your mother. Gifts that are practical are always a good idea; however, if you would like to pamper your mother, you could opt for beauty products like perfumes and home-spa essentials, or even spring for a staycation at a luxury hotel.
– How can I surprise my mom on Mother’s Day?
A great Mother’s Day gift is one way to celebrate your mother on this special occasion. However, the best surprise depends on your mother’s likes, interests, and preferences. Not all Mother’s Day gifts must be material; you could perform acts of service to show your love, such as making her breakfast in bed, playing her favourite songs, cleaning the house, giving her a massage, or taking her out for afternoon tea.
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