The holidays are a great time to show the people closest to you just how much they mean to you. It can be fun to spoil and pamper your loved ones with presents, but finding the perfect gift can also be a little daunting — especially when it's someone as important as your mom. Over the course of your life, your mom has probably done so much for you that no gift feels quite special enough to truly capture how thankful you are. It's important to remember that the holidays aren't about the amount of money you spend — the best gifts for moms are things she'll appreciate and get good use out of.
Candles, skin-care sets, fancy lipsticks, and cool beauty gadgets all make great presents for your mom, but so do things like new silk pillowcases (they're better for your skin and hair), hydrating hand creams (because winter is harsh), and even special hair towels. If your mom is into makeup, gift her some new brushes; if she likes to unwind with a long, hot bath, get her some indulgent bath salts; if she's someone who wishes she could go to the hair salon every day for a blowout, consider splurging on a new hairdryer or curling iron (or even a gift card to her favorite spot) — the options go on and on.
Ahead, we rounded up the best beauty gifts for mom ranging from super affordable presents you can pick up at Target to more luxury items from Nordstrom and Sephora.
We all know the mom who throws the best holiday parties and always offers to host the Super Bowl. Sound familiar? Then you need the Nest New York Holiday & Birchwood Pine Classic Candle Set ($72), which will fill their home with an amazing scent and act as decor. The candle duo is perfect for anyone who likes more traditional scents.
Winter can be rough on hands. Give the gift of soft, comfortable skin with the Eos Holiday Hand Cream Gift Set ($10). It contains three amazing scented hand lotions that will banish dry skin for good.
Picking a perfume for someone can be tricky — it's very personal. The Jo Malone London Travel Size Cologne Set ($115) allows them to experience five different scents so they can mix and match what they wear depending on their mood or the occasion.
The Yves Saint Laurent Travel Size Rouge Pur Couture Lipstick Trio ($40) is almost too pretty to use. But the three shades included, ranging from a soft neutral to a vampy red, will have you wanting to get an extra for yourself.
Mom hopefully knows how important sun protection is — and if she doesn't, the holidays are a great time for a little skin-care 101 lesson. The Supergoop! SPF All-Stars Kit ($55) includes two best-sellers packaged in a cute reusable bag.
The Mary Kay TimeWise Repair Lifting Bio-Cellulose Mask ($70) contains a four-pack of sheet masks that help hydrate and lift your face. What's more, they're made from a plant-based material derived from coconut water.
A gift that needs no introduction is the Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer ($400). If blowdrying is part of their regular hair-care routine, the value it'll add to their life offsets the steep price.
If your mom is in the bath more than she is in your personal business, the Lifetherapy Loved Mood Melting Salt Soak ($48) will turn every soak into a spa treatment. Not only that but the beautiful jar and pink hue make the product perfect for displaying on their vanity.
The Brown Girl Jane Bahia Perfume ($62) comes in a chic, minimalist bottle that makes it a welcome addition to any fragrance collection. It smells warm and floral, and is great for everyday wear.
We don't know what we love more about the Otherland Fallen Fir Vegan Candle ($38): the stunning jar or the candle scent itself. Your mom will get use out of it while she burns it and after the fact, if she opts to reuse the vessel (which she should).
The value you get with the Estée Lauder 29 Beauty Essentials Supreme Set ($75) is almost too good to be true. For under $100, they get a mix of full- and travel-size makeup and skin-care products and a carrying case.
If they're still using a regular old towel to dry their hair, the AQUIS Original Hair Drying Towel ($20) will step up their shower routine instantly. The towel helps speed up drying time and cut down on frizz.
Getting someone the T3 AireBrush Duo Interchangeable Hot Air Blow Dry Brush ($180) is kind of like gifting them two hot tools for the price of one. It comes with two interchangeable heads: a round brush and a flat brush.
They can never have too many makeup brushes, especially when they're as nice as the Bobbi Brown Artist Approved Brush Set ($115). Inside the glam reusable carrying case are two face brushes and three eye brushes.
Repeat after us: silk pillowcases are always a good idea. The Slip Pure Silk Pillowcase ($89) look and feel luxurious but they also have real skin-care and hair-care benefits. The soft, slippery fabric helps cut down on frizz and hair breakage and eliminates tugging at the skin while you sleep.
The La Mer The Soothing Regimen Set ($95) is a splurge but if you're looking for a gift that really packs the wow factor, this is it. The set features four travel-size products and a minimalist carrying bag.
The NuFace Mini Facial Toning Device ($209) is an editor-loved device that helps lift and contour the face using microcurrent technology. It's a great gift for the beauty lover who has it all.
If they're big on beauty, chances are they could use a nice case to store all of their products when they travel. The Calpak Hue Faux Leather Toiletry Bag ($48) is made from a buttery-soft faux leather material giving it a luxe feel and a large zipper opening, making it easy to get things in and out.
For just $10, The Lip Bar Holiday Shimmer Balm Collection Gift Set ($10) gifts them two lip products for the price of one. Inside is a clear and holiday-ready red lip balm.
The Caudalie Vinosource-Hydra S.O.S. Hydration Set ($42) includes a full three-step skin-care routine. Inside is a cleanser, a hydrating serum, and a moisturizer designed to soothe and nourish even sensitive skin types.