With Mother’s Day fast approaching, finding the perfect gift for your mum can be a daunting task. My mum has a diligent skincare and self-care routine, so a beauty, hair or wellness product is a foolproof gift and something I know she will actually use.
Whether your mum has a dedicated beauty routine or loves the occasional product, giving a beauty, hair or wellness gift is sure to please and show her you care this Mother’s Day.
From luxury skincare sets to limited edition sets and body and wellness products, here are my picks for the best beauty gifts for Mother’s Day 2023.
Quick Guide:
Best Skincare Gifts for Mother’s Day
Best Cosmetics Gifts for Mother’s Day
Best Fragrance Gifts for Mother’s Day
Best Wellness Gifts for Mother’s Day
Best Haircare Gifts for Mother’s Day
The Best Beauty Gifts to Spoil Mum This Mother’s Day
For the Mum Who Loves…Luxury Skincare Sets
endota organics Hydrate Skin Care Pack
Bring the spa experience to your own home with the endota organics Hydrate Skin Care Pack.
This collection of ultra-hydrating products is the perfect solution for dry and dehydrated skin.
Included in the pack is their Moisture Restore Cleansing Milk, Deep Hydration Moisturiser and Intense Moisture Mask. The spa-to-home experience is topped with their microfibre headband and a mask brush for easy application.
The organic skincare set makes a great gift for any Mum as the formulations are suitable for all skin types. What’s more to love is that their range is made in Australia, vegan and cruelty-free.
The beautiful packaging and subtle, natural aroma make it the perfect gift for Mum’s who appreciates quality skincare.
Clarins Double Serum & Extra-Firming Set
The Clarins Double Serum & Extra-Firming Set brings together some of their top-rated products in a limited edition gift set, perfect for those who love luxury skincare.
The set features the cult-favourite Double Serum, a concentrated formula that deeply hydrates and targets signs of aging. The serum consistency is a combination of face oil and a lightweight cream that absorbs nicely into the skin.
Additionally, the kit contains a sample of Clarins’ Double Serum for eyes, a lightweight version tailored for the delicate eye area.
The set also comes with two skin-firming products; the Extra-Firming Day Cream and the Extra-Firming Night Cream for a rounded anti-ageing gift set.
Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Lift and Firm Eye Duo Value Set
This eye cream set from Elizabeth Arden, includes a youth-restoring eye serum and a lifting and firming eye cream. These products help to reduce the appearance of dark circles, fine lines, and wrinkles around the eye area, leaving the skin looking lifted and youthful.
Aspect Limited Edition Indulgence Kit
Aspect is one of my favourite Australian skincare brands that offer cosmeceutical-grade ingredients and formulations in their range.
This limited edition set includes a range of skincare products, including an Illuminating Polish (exfoliant), Fruit Enzyme Mask, Probiotic Mask, and their Intense Hydrating Sheet Mask. With this gift set, mum will have everything she needs to achieve healthy-looking, radiant skin at home.
Bescher Skincare The Sea Cucumber Collagen Day & Night Pack
Bescher Skincare has harnessed the power of Sea Cucumber Collagen to formulate a range of nourishing skincare products.
The Day & Night contains their Sea Cucumber Collagen Regeneration Serum to target scarring and fine lines and the Sea Cucumber Collagen Anti-Ageing Cream for a revitalised and luminous complexion. The Duo is completed with a Konjac Sponge to help remove makeup and dead skin cells.
The Emma Lewisham Essentials
The Emma Lewisham Essentials Mini Skincare Set is a perfect introduction to the cult-favourite skincare brand.
It includes some of their best-selling products, such as the Skin Reset Face Serum, Supernatural Face Creme Riche, and the Illuminating Cleanser. This gift set is a great way for your mum to experience the brand’s commitment to sustainability, natural formulations, and scientifically active and proven skincare.
For the Mum Who Loves…Cosmetics
YSL Rouge Volupté Shine Lipstick Balm
Loved by beauty editors, the YSL Rouge Volupte Shine Lipstick Balm is sure to be loved by Mum too.
This long-wearing oil-in-stick lip colour offers vibrant pigment with medium coverage and intense shine. It glides effortlessly over lips, leaving a comfortable and hydrating feel. This is thanks to a blend of six nourishing oils that melt into the lips and leave them looking plump and luminous.
This lip balm comes in beautiful packaging that can add a little luxe to your mum’s makeup kit.
ILIA Multistick in The Mood
This complexion duo universal is a multi-purpose stick that can be used on the lips, cheeks, and eyes. It’s made with nourishing ingredients such as shea butter and vitamin E, and is perfect for any mom who loves natural, glowing makeup.
Eye of Horus Complexion Duo Universal
Another cosmetic gift comes from the Australian beauty brand, Eye of Horus. The Complexion Duo is a richly pigmented mineral bronzer and blush powder to create a refined and radiant look. The product is enriched with Moringa Oil, Desert Clay and Goldenseal for seamless blending and potent colour.
Definitely check out their range of skincare and cosmetic products.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Mini Soft Glam Trio Kit
Give Mum the gift of glam with the Mini Soft Glam Trio Kit from iconic cosmetics brand, Anastasia Beverly Hills.
This palette has 8 stunning shades that are highly pigmented and blendable – perfect for creating a range of gorgeous looks from essential mattes to glamorous shimmers.
The Mini Lip Liner in Dusty Rose will help you achieve precise shaping, contouring, and colour payoff. And when paired with the Satin Lipstick in Dusty Rose, your lips will look brilliantly pigmented, smooth and oh-so-pretty!
This is the perfect gift for any mum who loves quality makeup.
For the Mum Who Loves…Fragrance
Glasshouse Fragrances Soy Candles
You literally cannot go wrong with a Glasshouse Soy Candle. They come in so many amazing fragrances and have some most potent scents that fill a room. Some of my all-time favourites include Kyoto in Bloom, Diving Into Cyprus and I’ll Take Manhattan.
One Seed Perfumes – Custom Fragrance with Scent Bar
While your mum is sure to have her go-to fragrance, a lovely gift idea is a signature scent from One Seed Perfumes. Through their Scent Bar, you can create a custom fragrance using their collection of over forty natural extracts. If you’re not sure where to start you can get a consultation to ensure it’s the perfect fit for her liking or a gift card so she can choose herself.
Gracious Minds Inhale and Exhale Therapeutic Perfume Set
If your mum has raised three daughters like mine, she could probably use a therapeutic perfume set.
The Inhale and Exhale Set is designed to evoke feelings of peace and self-compassion. ‘Peace’ is formulated with Blue Tansy, Lavender and Chamomile for anxiety relief and to encourage deep breathing. While ‘Rare Gem’ is formulated with a rare blend of Rose Geranium, Black Pepper, and Native Budda Wood to promote self-love and compassion. These beautiful perfumes are Made in Australia and can be popped into your bag for mindfulness on the go.
For the Mum Who Loves…Wellness
endota spa Gift Card
Give the ultimate gift with a massage gift card from endota spa.
The Rejuvenate Gift Card and Surrender Gift Card are both excellent options for those who want to give a pre-set package that includes a combination of treatments, while The Freedom Gift Card allows Mum to tailor her own spa experience according to her individual needs.
A spa treatment is one of the best ways to relax and unwind but also a great way to rejuvenate the body and mind. Mum will surely appreciate the thoughtful gift that promotes self-care, relaxation, and wellness.
Additionally, if you’re running out of time to pick out a gift, a spa voucher is a fantastic last-minute option. You can easily purchase it online or in-store, making it a hassle-free option that still shows you care.
Slip Silk Pillowcase
For Mums who need their beauty sleep, a silk pillowcase is a gift she’ll love.
I use one every night – not only do they feel like you are sleeping on a super soft silky cloud, but they actually have benefits for your skin and hair as they don’t create as much friction as a standard cotton pillowcase would.
Jo Malone London Pomegranate Noir Soap
The Pomegranate Noir Soap from luxury British fragrance brand, Jo Malone is the perfect gift for Mother’s Day as it will elevate your mum’s daily routine with its satiny formula and intense, enigmatic and long-lasting fragrance.
The soap is infused with moringa oil and RSPO-certified palm oil, which creates a creamy lather that cleanses and conditions the skin. It comes in beautiful, artistic packaging that makes it feel more special than your standard bathroom soap.
The Body Shop Cactus Long Handle Brush
Dry brushing is a highly beneficial skincare practice that helps boost circulation, exfoliate dead skin, and enhance lymphatic drainage. This technique is highly recommended by well-known personalities like Gwyneth Paltrow and Miranda Kerr to achieve a glowing complexion.
If you’re searching for a gift to help your mother upgrade her body care regimen, a dry brush is a fantastic option that is both affordable and effective. Additionally, it is simple to use and can be a great addition to her daily self-care routine.
Jurlique Rose Hand Cream
The Jurlique Rose Hand Cream is a luxurious and nourishing hand cream that is an affordable gift for mother’s day… that you know she will actually use!
Infused with the essence of handpicked rose petals, this cream deeply hydrates and protects the skin while leaving behind a subtle rose fragrance. Its rich formula contains botanical ingredients like macadamia oil and shea butter that work together to moisturise and soothe dry hands.
L’Occitane Cocon de Serenite Relaxing Pillow Mist
The L’Occitane Cocon de Serenite Relaxing Pillow Mist promotes relaxation and better sleep quality, making it a perfect addition to your bedside table.
This pillow mist is infused with essential oils of lavender, bergamot, mandarin, sweet orange, and geranium, which create a calming and soothing aroma. It helps to relieve stress and anxiety, providing a sense of tranquillity for a restful night’s sleep. The 100ml bottle is perfect for use at home or while travelling.
Epzen Calm Soak Magnesium Bath Flakes
EpZen’s Calm Natural Magnesium Flakes is a perfect gift for Mother’s Day as it helps promote relaxation and ease muscle tension.
Made with 100% natural ingredients, these magnesium flakes can be added to a warm bath or foot soak to help soothe sore muscles, promote better sleep, and reduce stress levels. It’s also free from harmful chemicals and additives, making it a safe and natural way to pamper and unwind. This gift is perfect for mums who love to indulge in self-care rituals and take some time out for themselves.
Who for Mum Who Loves…Haircare
MOROCCANOIL Original Oil Treatment 100ml
Moroccanoil Original Oil Treatment is a nourishing hair oil that can transform and restore damaged hair. It’s perfect for mums who love haircare and want to take care of their locks.
The oil treatment is lightweight and absorbs quickly into the hair, leaving it soft, smooth, and shiny. It also helps to reduce frizz and prevent breakage, making it an ideal gift for mums with damaged hair. With its high concentration of antioxidants, vitamins, and fatty acids, this hair oil is a luxurious hair treatment that any mum would appreciate.
Dyson Airwrap
The Dyson Airwrap is a revolutionary hair styling tool that uses air instead of extreme heat to curl, wave, smooth, and volumise hair. It comes with several attachments including barrels, brushes, and a pre-styling dryer that can create a variety of different styles.
Its intelligent heat control system ensures that hair is not exposed to extreme heat, making it less prone to damage. If your mum loves hair styling and wants a high-tech and efficient tool that can create salon-quality results at home, the Dyson Airwrap is the perfect gift for her.
Personalised Engraved Bamboo Hair Brush
The Personalised Engraved Bamboo Hair Brush is a unique and thoughtful gift for any mum who loves hair care.
Made from eco-friendly bamboo, this hairbrush can be engraved with a custom message or the name of your mum to add a personal touch and make it uniquely hers. It’s also gentle on hair, with its soft bristles that detangle hair without causing breakage or damage. The compact size makes it perfect for everyday use, whether at home or to pop in her handbag.
Final Thoughts
Hopefully, you find a gift as special and wonderful as your mum or the mother figure in your life.
For more inspiration, check out our other guide on the best beauty gifts.
