Mother’s Day is sooner than you think, falling on May 14 this year. What does this mean for you? It’s not too early (or too late) to start looking for the perfect gift. Get your ‘mission mom’ shop on with our picks for the best beauty Mother’s Day gifts - for every budget - that any type of mom or mother-like figure in your life is sure to love!
Send her off in style on her next adventures abroad with a chic makeup bag. This vegan-leather beauty tote checks all the boxes as a perfect travel companion: sleek design, multiple compartments, a brush holder, and a hook for hanging. If you’re lucky, she might even let you borrow it for your next getaway!
SHOP: Hanging Makeup Organizer Bag; $46 at Sephora
If you want to go the extra (air)mile, throw in a surprise luxury goody that you know she won’t splurge on herself. We love this broad-spectrum sunscreen from EltaMD because it’s lightweight so it won’t clog pores, fragrance-free, and rich in antioxidants. No wonder it’s a top choice among dermatologists and skincare professionals.
SHOP: EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF $56.95 at Beauty Sense
Just when she thought baths (and time to herself) couldn’t get any better, along comes Bathorium to elevate her next soak. This luxurious bubble elixir soothes and hydrates the skin thanks to its clean formula made with coconut milk, coconut pulp co2, cucumber juice, and lemongrass oil. Basically, it’s the stuff that bubble bath dreams are made of, but you don’t have to take our word for it. Check out what customers are saying about it.
SHOP: BePure Bubble Elixir; $32 at Bathorium
If heavy makeup application isn’t her jam, meet the beauty brand that was practically invented for her: Nudestix. This no-fuss Canadian line goes beyond makeup, it’s a lifestyle brand. With no need for brushes or applicator tools, these clean and vegan products are super portable, and applying them is quick and easy. Take this multi-use illuminating liquid highlighter for eyes, cheeks, and lips, for instance, she can throw it into her purse or diaper bag for touch-ups on the go. It’s a must-have for the ‘no-makeup’ makeup kinda mom.
SHOP: Magnetic Nude Liquid Glimmers Highlighter; $21 at Nudestix
Make her feel special with a gift that’s just as passionate about the planet as she is like this no-waste shampoo and conditioner bar set from NOT!CE Hair Co. One of several luxurious sets that come in a sleek reusable tin, The Hydrator delivers moisture and shine by combining vitamin B-rich colloidal oatmeal, with vitamin C-rich amla oil. A zero-plastic haircare product that’s colour-safe, vegan, and cruelty-free, Mother Earth herself would approve of this purchase.
SHOP: The Hydrator Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner Bar; $37 at NOT!CE Hair Co. or sold at Indigo
Your mom knows what's trending before you do, so she might already be into TikTok's coquette beauty craze. The fresh and flirty makeup aesthetic - with more than 10 billion views - revolves around soft rosy pastel pink hues for the eyelids, cheekbones, and lips. Anyone can achieve this ultra-feminine look with a liquid blush like this one from Rare Beauty. Finally, a makeup trend that’s universally flattering and subtle enough for everyday wear. Now that’s gift-worthy.
SHOP: Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush; $30 at Sephora
What new mom wouldn’t love the gift of more sleep? While that may be mission impossible with night feedings and diaper changes, help her bring out that new mom glow with an overnight soothing oil that works its magic with lavender and evening primrose to give her skin an instant refresh.
SHOP: Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate Moisturizing Face Oil; $40 at Sephora
Shower her with love…and silk. Once a well-kept insider beauty secret, the word is out about the many wellness benefits of sleeping on a 100% pure silk pillowcase like this one. They’re known to minimize tangles, and bedhead, help prevent wrinkles and help hair and skin retain natural moisture. With an array of soft tones and soothing prints, she’ll have a good night’s sleep fit for a queen.
SHOP: Blissy Silk Pillowcase; $93 at Blissy
A bestseller with makeup artists and sure to impress mom is this cult favourite eyeshadow palette from Dior. It comes with a primer and eight blendable shades, plus it’s available in four colour ranges for all skin tones. The pigments are buildable by design so she can opt for an understated look or that extra pop to complement her #OutfitOfTheDay.
SHOP: Dior BACKSTAGE Eyeshadow Palette; $65 at Sephora
We get her. When it comes to skincare there’s no settling for anything less than premium quality products that deliver results. Give her a gift you know she’ll love like this skincare bundle created by a celebrity mom herself, Scarlett Johansson. We love this sustainable and eco-friendly line designed to balance out the skin for a healthy and dewy complexion at any age. Each step is enriched with the brand's own Hyaluroset™ Complex, a botanical alternative to hyaluronic acid that plumps, smoothes, and nourishes. This three-minute beauty routine will be a breeze for her.
SHOP: The Outset Daily Essentials Regimen Bundle; $105 US at The Outset
After an intense workout, she deserves the ultimate post-workout shower. Luckily, with a gift like this, every shower will feel like a spa session. Easy to mount, this showerhead uses aromatherapy capsules to gently diffuse a soothing scent with water.
SHOP: Moen Aromatherapy Handshower with Shower Capsules; $139 at Amazon
If your one-of-a-kind mom happens to be a beauty junkie with a product stash that’s pretty major, you can’t go wrong with a gift card. Hear us out: gift cards are the universal love language of moms. Rest assured that a gift card to her favourite store - wherever beauty products are sold - won't go unused. Bonus? If it was last minute, she'll never know!