12 Online Gift Ideas for Spoiling Mom This Year
Feel-good beauty buys just in time for Mother’s Day.
By
Natasha Boateng
Date April 29, 2020
This year, Mother’s Day is no doubt going to look and feel very different from previous celebrations. With stay-at-home orders still in effect for the foreseeable future, that annual Sunday brunch gathering or trip to the spa is out of the question. Quarantine life aside, though, that doesn’t mean we can’t treat those special superwomen in our life come May 11th. From luxurious face masks that will bring a sense of pampering into one’s own bathroom to fun and innovative makeup staples for that next Zoom meeting, we’ve rounded up some noteworthy beauty buys to help put a smile on her face, whether that be your mom, aunty, your best friend — whoever. Click through the gallery below to see our edit of 12 beauty-focused Mother’s Day gifts:
19/99 Beauty, a brand new Canadian cosmetic line, immediately caught our attention with its ageless beauty ethos: “We deserve a more open and multi-generational dialogue about what beauty looks like at all stages of our lives, from ages 19 to 99,” stated the brand in a press release. #Love. If mom likes beauty products that pull double, even triple-duty, then bag her 19/99 Beauty’s multitasking starter set: the red Precision Colour Pencil can be used on the eyes and lips, and the clear High-Shine Gloss is made for eyes, lips or cheeks. Use it alone or on top of makeup.
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There’s a big dewy difference between an oily sheen and a radiant one, and Pixi’s new tri-phase dry-oil nails the latter. Infused with brightening Vitamin C, antioxidant-rich turmeric and hydrating carrot oil, this priming oil sinks quickly into the skin and preps it for whatever makeup comes afterwards.
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Drugstore brand Catrice and makeup artist and beauty influencer @EMAN have teamed up for a stunning pressed-powder palette. It’s sure to cover every single one of mom’s highlighting needs.
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Don’t let the small vials fool you. Omorovicza’s 9-day ampoule treatment is like pressing the reset button on stressed-out, tired-looking skin. Exfoliating acids, precious oils, ginseng and caffeine mean business to smooth uneven texture, detoxify and restore skin’s elasticity. Think of it as the at-home version of a visit to the aesthetician.
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A jade roller has been an age-old tool in Chinese beauty routines for centuries. Marrying skincare with self-care, the self-massage device is known to boost the circulation and blood flow beneath the skin granting a visible glow. Mom can either use it on clean skin at room temperature or chill it in the fridge beforehand.
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Mother’s Day Gifts
Mahalo The Petal Hydrating Mask
($95 USD, Mahalo)
Really encourage mom to carve out some “her” time each day. Gentle enough for daily use, this ultra-luxe facial mask contains 28 skin-coddling ingredients (think: honey, white clay, hyaluronic acid and rose oil) for an intense 10-20 minute hydrating treatment. Beauty ritual tip: Convince mom to turn her tub into a personal spa session with a face mask and bath soak pairing. Ahhh… relaxing.
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A gorgeous smelling candle really has an incredible way of transforming any space into an oasis of calm. From “Blackberry & Vanilla” to “Salted Caramel Popcorn”, Canadian-made Elysian Fragrances has twelve unique and mood-enhancing scents to select from.
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Escada Flor Del Sol Eau de Toilette (100 ml)
($92, Hudson's Bay)
Has the current stuck-at-home climate really got mom down? Then consider giving her an olfactory trip to sunny Mexico with this fruity-floral spritz. The aromas of a Tequila Sunrise cocktail are the star of the show here, followed by notes dahlia flower and sandalwood.
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Yves Saint Laurent Mon Paris Intensement EDP (47 ml)
($128, Sephora)
With notes of black current, rose and white musk, this new iteration of YSL’s classic eau de parfum is pure indulgence.
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Mother’s Day Gifts
Velour Lashes Lash & Go Eyeliner and Lash Adhesive Hybrid
(31, Sephora)
If you’re buying for a false-lash lover then consider this: Known for its high-quality, plush mink falsies, Velour Lashes recently released ultra-black lash adhesive that doubles as wing-worthy eyeliner. The no-budge, pigment-rich formula can also be worn solo, and is free from many nasties, like parabens, formaldehydes and phthalates.
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If mom’s not hot on the lip gloss train, then Dior Beauty has her covered. The luxury line’s beloved Rouge Dior lipstick range just got three new additions: a trio of soft, shimmery pink hues (Adorée, Joyeuse and Rayonnante) that are perfect for her spring and summertime beauty looks.
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Oribe’s new hair oil gives tresses that shiny, fresh-from-the-salon look, but its ultra-nourishing formula goes far beyond your strands. Formulated with 17 oils — grape seed, coconut, olive and jojoba to name a mere few — this antioxidant and fatty acid-rich elixir can also be used to moisturize and soften the body, face and décolleté.
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