The Best Editor-Approved Beauty Gifts For Mother's Day

Updated on 5/11/2023 at 8:02 PM

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Mother's Day is fast approaching, and many of those celebrating would agree: it's an honor to shower the mother figures in your life. After all, who deserves the world more than the special people who have helped shape us? If your mom also happens to be a beauty lover — be it an enthusiast of skin care, fragrance, or otherwise — there's no better gift than the most coveted beauty products on the market.

If you're looking for the best beauty gift for Mother's Day, consider treating them to something pamper-worthy, like a spa gift card or an appointment to their favorite nail salon. When that's not an option, however, why not give them the essentials (all recommended by POPSUGAR editors) so they can recreate that self-care moment at home? Or, should the mother figure in your life appreciate a hair tool or skin-care gadget, level-up their beauty game with the latest and greatest options on the market.

There are also plenty of picks for the multitaskers and busy moms out there, like a four-piece face mask set from Peter Thomas Roth or the essentials kit from Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare. For the one that has it all, look no further than Dyson Hair Dryer, which comes with five unique attachments for all their blowout needs to really change up their hair routine. Of course, that's only the beginning. From skin-care kits to the best beauty gadgets, we rounded up the best Mother's Day beauty gifts they'll truly appreciate. Keep reading for more.

— Additional reporting by Jessica Harrington and Kelsey Castañon

For the Busy Mom

Mother's Day Pick: Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Universal Daily Essentials ($92)

Maybe your mom can't make it to the dermatologist's office. (Hey, we're all busy.) The next best thing is this essentials kit, which is comprised of all the medical-grade goods but without the trip. It's got the complete 35-piece set of the Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel pads, plus sample sizes of the Alpha Beta AHA/BHA Daily Cleansing Gel and the new Alpha Beta Daily Moisturizer.

For the Gadget-Loving Mom

Mother's Day Pick: NuFace Mini Facial Toning Device ($209)

This microcurrent tool is just the pick-me-up your mom needs. It targets puffiness and lines for a visibly toned appearance, and makes for a perfect gift for any gadget lover on your list. It also comes with a hydrating gel primer that will help the device glide along their skin. They can use it up to five times a week starting out, then two to three times per week for maintenance.

For the Spa-Going Mom

Mother's Day Pick: Barefoot Scientist Smooth Operator Hyper Hydrating Kit ($49)

Give your mom's feet some much-needed love and care with this . It's everything they need to give their feet a boost of hydration, including a professional foot and heel grater to remove dry calloused skin, the High Dive Intensive Hydration Cream, and a pair of moisturizing gel socks.

For the Multitasking Mom

Mother's Day Pick: Peter Thomas Roth Mask To The Max! 4-Piece Mask Kit ($58)

OK, we get it: moms do it all. Thar's what makes this 4-piece face mask collection the perfect "thank you" for the multitasking (and skin-care loving) mom. The kit includes the Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Mask Hydrating Gel mask, which is great for dehydrated skin, 24K Gold Mask Pure Luxury Lift & Firm mask, which is perfect for refining and firming the skin, the Pumpkin Enzyme Mask Enzymatic Dermal Resurfacer mask, which is a gentle exfoliator to reveal glowing, even-toned skin, and Cucumber Gel Mask Extreme De-Tox Hydrator mask, to help calm redness and irritation.

For the Makeup-Loving Mom

Mother's Day Pick: Anastasia Beverly Hills Soft Glam Eyeshadow Palette ($45)

Every makeup-lover knows the importance of a staple neutral-eyeshadow palette, and that's exactly what this is. Whether they are an everyday makeup-wearer or just know how to turn up the glam for special occasions, this has everything they'll need: It features 14 shades, ranging from mattes to shimmers, that will allow them to create an infinite number of looks.

For the Nostalgic Mom

Mother's Day Pick: Jergens Original Scent with Cherry Almond Essence Dry Skin Moisturizer ($9)

If it feels weird to gift your mom body lotion, it shouldn't — especially when it features a nostalgic scent like Jergen's cherry almond. Not only will it take them back, but the moisturizer will also offer a moment of pampering and serve as the perfect reminder to take care. Who wouldn't want that?

For the Mom That Has it All

Mother's Day Pick: Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer ($429)

If your mom is a beauty lover, there is no bigger buy than the Dyson hair dryer, which is chic enough to leave out on a vanity and powerful enough to cut down drying time without using excess heat. Great for all hair types, it comes with five attachments, a curl-enhancing diffuser, a styling concentrator, a wide-tooth comb, a gentle-air attachment, and an innovative flyaway attachment. It's a bit of a splurge, but if anyone is worth it, it's mom.

For the K-Beauty Lover

Mother's Day Pick: Peach & Lily Glass Skin Discovery Kit ($39)

If they're obsessed with K-beauty, this is a perfect pick. It contains miniature sizes of the Power Calm Hydrating Gel Cleanser, the Wild Dew Treatment Essence, the Glass Skin Refining Serum, and the Matcha Pudding Antioxidant Cream. It's a niacinamide packed set that will give the appearance of refined pores and glass-like skin. It's gentle, hydrating, and has just the right amount of exfoliation for a glowing look.

For the Mom Who Always Has a Manicure

Mother's Day Pick: Red Carpet Manicure Gel Polish Pro Kit ($80)

Mom at the salon every other week? Not anymore. Give them a long-lasting gel manicure right at home with this kit that's equipped with a gel curing lamp, base coat, top coat, gel polishes, a cuticle oil, prep polish, nail polish remover, and a cleanser for pre- and post-manicure.

For the Mom Who Appreciates the Finer Things

Mother's Day Pick: Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum ($325)

Nothing says "I love you" like a Baccarat gift, only in this case, it comes in fragrance form. Easily one of the most talked-about perfumes on the market right now, this scent is sophisticated with notes of jasmine, amber, and cedarwood. It's a cult-favorite fragrance that most customers claim is worth every penny. It's such a luxe gift for the mother figure in your life.

For the Tech-Savvy Mom

Mother's Day Pick: T3 Lucea ID 1-inch Smart Straightening & Styling Flat Iron ($249)

The two-in-one straightening and curling iron auto-adjusts to hair's individual hair type and texture — no fuss required. It contains nine heat settings calculated for your hair type; all you have to do is punch in your hair texture, type, length, and color treatment using its smart-sensor interface.