16 Gifts to Upgrade Mom's Beauty Game

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Even if your mom is a beauty fanatic, there's a good chance she won't loosen up the death grip she has on some of her favorite products. She's probably been using a handful of items for decades. Take Mother's Day as the opportunity to thank her for all that she taught you about beauty (inside and out)! Instead of just buying a new tube of her go-to moisturizer or lipstick, introduce her to the latest and greatest formulations. You're guaranteed to be declared the coolest among your siblings.

If she's into salt sprays . . .

If she's into salt sprays . . .

Try: Bumble and Bumble Surf Foam Spray Blow Dry ($31)

Why she'll love it: The effortless, beachy texture that comes from using a salt spray often results in crunchy, sticky strands. This unique mousse formula leaves your mane touchably soft after a blowout while providing that sexy bedhead look.

If she's been using the same rose-scented cream since high school . . .

If she's been using the same rose-scented cream since high school . . .

Try: Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Face Cream ($40)

Why she'll love it: For whatever reason, many rose-scented moisturizers are often very rich and heavy, leaving skin greasy when warmer weather hits. Fresh's new moisturizer is a lightweight gel texture that deeply hydrates skin with time-release hyaluronic acids. Rosewater and rose flower oil soothe and nourish Mom's complexion and lend a delicious aroma to the potion.

If she doesn't go anywhere without red lipstick . . .

If she doesn't go anywhere without red lipstick . . .

Try: Tarte Double Duty Beauty The Lip Sculptor Double Ended Lipstick & Gloss in Harlequin ($24)

Why she'll love it: Mom won't complain of a parched pucker after trying out this Tarte duo. Both the creamy lipstick and slick gloss are loaded with coconut and maracuja oils, which deeply nourish lips while smoothing away fine lines. Because the two matching formulas are attached in one portable package, she can easily stow both in a small clutch.

If she hoards the nourishing conditioners in her boxes of hair dye . . .

If she hoards the nourishing conditioners in her boxes of hair dye . . .

Try: Ouai Treatment Masques ($32 for eight packets)

Why she'll love it: Kim Kardashian's go-to stylist developed this hair care line to make mane maintenance simple yet chic. These treatment masques infuse each strand with deep hydration in mere minutes: tamarind seed extract provides a moisture barrier to seal in nourishment, while artichoke leaf extract protects Mom's precious hair color. The individual packets of product make them easy to pack in a carry-on, diaper, or gym bag — whenever and wherever Mom can cram in a little TLC for hair.

If she couldn't live without sunscreen . . .

If she couldn't live without sunscreen . . .

Try: Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Lotion WetForce For Sensitive Skin & Children Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ ($42)

Why she'll love it: Aside from a subtle white cast, this ultrapowerful, supersheer liquid is practically undetectable on skin. Instead of being thick or greasy, it goes on like a lightweight veil thanks to its mineral sunscreens. The groundbreaking WetForce technology means that the formula gets stronger when exposed to water or sweat, making it an ideal choice for a beach trip or tennis match. Even better, the hypoallergenic, fragrance-free formula is safe to apply on grandbabies!

If she would never leave the house without concealer . . .

If she would never leave the house without concealer . . .

Try: Josie Maran Argan Creamy Concealer Crayon ($20)

Why she'll love it: This multitasking stick boasts a full-coverage formula to hide even the peskiest dark circles, argan oil to nourish skin and prevent caking, and sea fennel extract to iron out wrinkles. As if those reasons weren't enough to have one in every bag, the clever packaging makes it simple to apply — even in the rearview mirror when stuck in traffic!

If she keeps buying the same antiaging product but isn't impressed . . .

If she keeps buying the same antiaging product but isn't impressed . . .

Try: SK-II Limited Edition Spring Butterfly Facial Treatment Essence ($229)

Why she'll love it: Cate Blanchett is obsessed with this product, and if the star's ageless complexion is any indication, we should all be. Mom will love how easy this water-like product is to incorporate into her routine (after cleansing, before serums or moisturizers), but she'll be particularly impressed by how it firms and brightens her skin. The beautiful flacon will look supremely elegant sitting out on her vanity.

If she fantasizes about pampering facial treatments . . .

If she fantasizes about pampering facial treatments . . .

Try: Wei Golden Root Purifying Mud Mask ($42 for eight treatments)

Why she'll love it: Even if she can't fit a trip to the spa into her busy schedule, Mom can spare a few minutes to DIY her own luxurious mud mask. She'll feel ultrafancy scooping up and painting on the treatments with the included brush. After just 10 minutes, she'll see healthier, clearer, more radiant skin.

If she's addicted to tanning . . .

If she's addicted to tanning . . .

Try: Vita Liberata Self Tanning Anti Age Serum ($45)

Why she'll love it: The bronze she'll get out of this bottle will make her look legitimately sun-kissed, while the formula's peptide blend works to reverse the sagging and wrinkling caused by sun damage. If she wants a more subtle glow, she can customize her tan by mixing a few drops of the serum into her moisturizer, then smoothing it on before bed. She'll wake up to healthy, vibrant skin!

If she's confused by the color-correcting trend . . .

If she's confused by the color-correcting trend . . .

Try: Stila Correct & Perfect All-in-One Color Correcting Palette ($45)

Why she'll love it: Mom has used green concealer to hide blemishes and yellow primers to counteract dullness, but beyond that, she doesn't see how pastels can perfect her complexion. This palette comes with a handy face chart to show where to apply each shade before smoothing on foundation, correcting sallowness, ruddiness, and dark spots in one step. After testing it out, she'll be addicted!

If she loves visiting the spa for detoxifying seaweed wraps . . .

If she loves visiting the spa for detoxifying seaweed wraps . . .

Try: Filorga Detox Body Treatment ($44)

Why she'll love it: Moms who swear by SoulCycle and live for kale salads will adore this skin-tightening formula. It sprays out of the can like shaving cream but applies like a rich mousse to skin. Quercetin stimulates cells to trigger a reduction in bloating, while shea butter deeply hydrates away any rough patches.

If she is over her tinted moisturizer . . .

If she is over her tinted moisturizer . . .

Try: Urban Decay Naked Skin One & Done Hybrid Complexion Perfector ($34)

Why she'll love it: Instead of basic formulas that just protect skin with SPF and provide lightweight coverage, this new product blurs imperfections while treating them. That means that as Mom uses this to hide her enlarged pores, One and Done is actually working to shrink them with each use. She'll always see flawless skin in the mirror — whether she's wearing makeup or not. Available in six shades.

If she feels like her curls are always having a bad hair day . . .

If she feels like her curls are always having a bad hair day . . .

Try: R+Co Twister Curl Primer ($25)

Why she'll love it: Whether Mom is more of an amateur hairstylist or wash-and-go kind of woman, this primer ensures that her curls will look crisply defined all day. All she has to do is apply it to damp hair and comb it through, then style as she usually does. Pequi fruit oil smooths strands, fights frizz, and boosts shine, leaving her ringlets enviably perfect.

If she's put herself into gel manicure rehab . . .

If she's put herself into gel manicure rehab . . .

Try: Londontown Kur Nail Treatment System Set ($90)

Why she'll love it: Londontown was designed by a woman whose nails became so damaged from gel manicures, not even the UV-cured polish would adhere to her talons. She concocted a blend of flower-derived oils that naturally restored the strength and length of nails and mixed it into all of her products. This set includes a nourishing cream, base coat, topcoat, cuticle oil, and nonstripping lacquer remover so Mom can start nursing her nails back to health.

If she is sick of her same-old body scrubs . . .

If she is sick of her same-old body scrubs . . .

Try: First Aid Beauty Cleansing Body Polish With Active Charcoal ($28)

Why she'll love it: This superfine, clay-based exfoliator transforms into a foam to cleanse skin as it buffs away dead skin cells and rough patches (even those caused by keratosis pilaris!). Instead of stripping away hydration, it infuses your hide with nourishing argan oil.

If she loves surprises . . .

If she loves surprises . . .

Sign her up for the POPSUGAR Must Have box ($40/month)! Every month, Mom will receive an assortment of fun treats, including full-size beauty products. Each item is handpicked by Lisa Sugar, POPSUGAR's cofounder, editor in chief, and ultracool mom. Tarte eye shadows, Patchology sheet masks, and a Too Faced brow-filling set are just a few of the gifts that have been inside.