If there was ever someone who will always be beautiful in our eyes, it’s Mum. However it may be due time for an update to her beauty bag, and with Mother’s Day just around the corner (May 12) there is no better opportunity.
If you have a glam mum or mother figure, or perhaps she just appreciates those little daily luxuries, then this gift guide is for you.
Because although we think mums should be pampered all year round, we are really pulling out the stops this year.
From makeup to skincare, hair care and fragrances we have all of the covetable beauty buys to indulge Mum with in 2024. With options to suit every budget and style, we promise you’ll find a winner of a gift to cement your spot as ‘favourite child’.
The best beauty gifts to give Mum this Mother’s Day 2024
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Original Set
$49 at Adore Beauty
Elizabeth Arden’s iconic Eight Hour Cream is one of those does-it-all products. Rehydrate dry lips, heal spots or target dry spots on the skin, all with the one product. This set includes the classic formula, a lip protectant and the ranges hand cream, perfect for Mum’s handbag.
Beauty notes:
- Versatile healing balm
- Non-greasy formula
Interchangeable Blow Dry Brush
$159 at Mermade Hair
Make Mum’s morning even easier with this affordable and high-quality blow dry brush that makes the morning routine a breeze. With tangle-free bristles, ionic technology for extra shine and a unique oval shape, what’s not to love?
Beauty notes:
- Includes three attachments with two different-sized brushes
- Three heat settings
- Two-year warranty and quality check guarantee
Also available at:
- $159 at Sephora
- $159 at Adore Beauty
- $119 (usually $159) at Myer
Muse Eau De Parfum
$159 at Who Is Elijah
Mum is certainly our muse and this delicious perfume is surely a fitting scent for her. With head-turning notes of leather, woody amber and warm florals, it makes the perfect moody perfume.
Beauty notes:
- Floral and musky scent
- Available in four different sizes
Also available at:
- $159 at The Iconic
- $159 at Adore Beauty
Blemish Rescue & Repair Pack
$228 (usually $238) at Bescher
Dry skin is a beauty bummer, but this bundle from Australian skincare brand Bescher stops dehydration in its tracks with a delicate daily serum and soothing calming cream to match.
Beauty notes:
- Also includes a Konjac sponge for cleansing
- Products boost collagen, repairs the skin barrier and reduces redness
- Great for acne and eczema-prone skin
Caudalie Essentials Skincare Set
$42 at Sephora
If Mum is an avid traveller but doesn’t like to sacrifice her skin routine, this set from French beauty brand Caudalie will become a staple for her next trip.
Beauty notes:
- Includes four travelled size face and body products in a travel beauty bag
- Cleanser, moisturiser, shower gel and body lotion
- Made with naturally-derived ingredients
Super Collagen Moisture Dew
$62 at Par Kie
This lightweight Japanese essence uses fermented collagen to hydrate the skin, reduce redness and strengthen the skin – a game-changer for delicate skin.
Beauty notes:
- Microbiome support
- Works on all skin types
- No dyes, fragrances, SLS and parabens
Rare Beauty Nice & Neutral Lip Duo
$49 at Sephora
A good lip combo is a beauty bag essential, this set from Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty line includes a full-size lip gloss and smudge-proof lipliner in Kind Words. They’re the perfect warm, neutral tones for every day.
Beauty notes:
- Limited-edition set
- Creates plump, full lips
Skin LED Light Therapy Face Mask
$585 at Current Body
If you want to really splurge out and treat Mum, this LED light mask uses red and near-infrared light to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, firm skin, ease texture and even skin tone. It has been used by celebrities like Kourtney Kardashian, Renee Zellweger and Halle Berry if you need any further convincing?
Beauty notes:
- FDA-cleared and TGA-certified
- Over 1000+ five-star reviews
- Users notice improved skin tone, texture and firmness
Relax To The Max Set
$52 (usually $63) at Epzen
If anyone needs some relaxation, it’s Mum. This set includes some bubbles, bath flakes, in-shower moisturiser and body wash – all deeply hydrated and with a calm, zen scent so she’ll be saying “ahhhh” in no time.
Beauty notes:
- Natural, calming ingredients including shea butter, rosehip oil and Vitamin E
- Dream Bubble creates relaxing foamy bubbles
ghd Max Wide Plate Hair Straightener
$380 at Sephora
Take a walk on the brighter side with this stunning bold new limited-edition collection from ghd that releases some of their best-selling products in fun colours.
Beauty notes:
- Perfect for longer or thicker hair
- Heates to ideal styling temperature of 185 degrees in 30 seconds
- Sleep mode for safety which turns off after 30 minutes of inactivity
Also available at:
- $380 at ghd
Beach Sticks Duo
$98 at Charlotte Tilbury
Charlotte Tilbury is a fave of celebrities and makeup artists and we’re sure Mum will become a fast fan too. These easily blendable blush sticks can add some flush to the cheeks without looking cakey, they’re also great for beauty beginners.
Beauty notes:
- Easy-to-use twist applicator
- Perfect for travel and easy to fit in your handbag
- Blendable, smooth formula
Lavender Blossoms Semi-Cured Gel Nail Sticker Kit
$25.50 at Sunday Nails
It’s no easy task for a busy mum to find the time to head to the nail salon for a quality manicure. Now Mum can do it at home, and for far cheaper. These handy nail kits can be done in minutes and delivers gel quality.
Beauty notes:
- Available in an array of colours and patterns
- Includes stickers, nail file, cuticle pusher and prep pads
- UV lamp required and can be purchased separately
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