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In case you haven’t realized it, we have just a little over a week before May 8th, which is Mother’s Day! Yes, every year it happens on the second Sunday of May, but let’s face it, it’s so easy to get overwhelmed with work, school and other responsibilities, that it ends up creeping up and surprising us just before the date.
To take the stress out of any last minute shopping, we curated a list of some pretty great gifts that any mom would be excited to receive. From self-care and pampering gifts, fragances and beauty products from our favorite brands like Lancôme and Estée Lauder, to other cute and unique gifts that your mom will absolutely love.
While some products may require an expidited shipping cost as Mother´s Day quickly approaches, we have also included several recommendations that are available in stores like Target, Amazon and Sephora to make it easy for you to get the woman that gave you life a gift she deserves in a matter of hours and make her feel extra special.
Keep scrolling below to find a gift that is worthy enough to give your mom on her special day!
For the joyful mom that loves perfumes
If your mom loves perfumes and is full of radiant positivity, Lancôme has a brand new fragrance that’s perfect for her joyful personality. It’s called La Vie Est Belle, “yes, life is beautiful‘’. It has a floral scent with a juicy burst of Raspberry Accord, a bouquet of Iris Pallida, magnetic Jasmine Sambac, and solar Ylang-ylang.
For the mom who loves her luxury beauty products
Lancôme’s Absolue Revitalizing Eye Cream is a luxury anti-aging eye cream that works instantly to reveal a visibly brighter, more youthful look. If your mom is serious about her luxury beauty creams, she’ll definitely be super happy to receive this miraculous gold jar that works extra hard to reduce signs of aging around the eyes.
For the mom that likes romantic floral scents
Estée Lauder’s latest fragrance Beautiful Magnolia is a fantastic gift if your mom loves floral scents. Its top notes are magnolia petals, maté and water lotus with a blend that also contains magnolia oil, solar gardenia, Turkish rose, among others. Your mom will fall in love with this romantic, feminine fragrance. Ana De Armas who is Estée Lauder’s Global Brand Ambassador can vouch for it and it is perfect for your mom’s date night with your dad or step-dad!
For the mom who needs ONE go-to beauty staple that can do it all! - just like her!
Lancôme’s Rénergie H.C.F. Triple Serum is one of those products that does it all. With its ground-breaking formula, this serum unites a triple dose of active ingredients, Hyaluronic Acid, C+ Niacinamide, and Ferulic Acid to create a super potent anti-aging effect. If your mom is the type that needs one product she can count on for her daily beauty routine, this is it! If your mom does it all, she deserves a product that also does!
For the modern mom who loves makeup
This new Mod Collection by Sigma is a fantastic gift if your mom is a beauty lover who is always ahead of trends trying new brands and colors. This versatile kit includes cutting-edge makeup brushes with an adorable millennial pink makeup bag, the new Mod Eyeshadow palette with matte, shimmer and metallic shades, a Passionate Deep Maroon Shimmer lip gloss and New Mod Nude mauve satin lipstick. This collection is a gorgeous mother’s day gift which will remind your mom of you when she gets dolled up with her chic and new trendy beauty products.
For the mom that takes her anti-aging skincare routine seriously
This Advanced Night Time Repair Collection by Estée Lauder is the perfect gift for the type of mom who takes her nightly skincare routine seriously. Their powerful formula is designed to reduce lines and wrinkles and help your mom get firmer, nourished, radiant skin, all while she sleeps. Talk about taking beauty sleep to the next level!
For the mom that knows how to relax with a candle and a cocktail
If your mom, loves a good cocktail after a hard week’s work, she’ll love this collection of candles! She can sip her drink while burning her favorite drink-inspired candles. Wixology Candle Co has created a collection of candles with scents inspired by various cocktails and made with coconut and soy blended wax made with metal-free hemp core cotton wicks and poured into a high-quality rocks glass. From a Sidecar to a Cosmopolitan to a Bourbon or Whiskey Sour - pick the one that matches your mom’s favorite drink.
For the Vegan mom who appreciates sustainable products
If your mom is vegan, look no more, this Purrleisure Kit Gift Set by PURR Skincare is perfect. PURR has clean, vegan, organic and sustainable products that she will appreciate. “The products are made of 100% certified organic oils and butters are sustainably packaged and produced in Southern California with water-free formulas that offer high ingredient potency and care for the environment.”
Plus this gift is splendid for her self care, she will get Foot & Bath Salts to relax, a Face Serum, Hand & Foot Cream and Lip Balm & Primer to keep her skin and lips healthy. Your mom deserves to feel calm with fresh and taken care skin while feeling good about her ecological footprint.
For the mom who needs break and some “Me Time”
Being a mom is not an easy job. Some mothers end up juggling way too many things, from their jobs to homework time, dinner, and chores. So for this special day, give your mom a gift that says you deserve a break. This Me Time gift set by Eight Saints is not only cute but it’s the ideal set for one of those relaxed and chilled evenings your mom needs.
The kit includes a Bright Side Cream Cleanser so she can exfoliate, hydrate and relax to the scent of citrus and ylang ylang, a Night Shift Peptide Gel so she can restore her skin and wake up looking fab and a Silk Eye Mask so she can enjoy this distraction free evening ‘Me Time’ evening.
For the mom that likes lounging around the house
If your mom is the type to get her robe and head to the kitchen to sip her coffee or she likes to be in her robe while putting on her makeup to get ready to go out, this Chenille robe from Stars Above available at Target, is the best gift for her. It’s cozy and soft with a tie-belt design and it is great as an added layer over her pajamas. Plus, if you feel like getting her a few things, just pick up a cute pair of slippers and face masks to compliment your gift.
For the sentimental coffee drinking mom
If you want to make your mom feel special every time she drinks coffee, you can get her this adorable latte mug set from Target. It reads “Mother Like No Other” and has a floral print with a matching saucer. Your mom will appreciate it and it will remind her of her favorite offspring, every time! ;)
Stoneware Mother Like No Other Latte Mug with Saucer - Threshold
For the mom that’s into aromatherapy
This is a cute product from Target that would be great for those moms who love essential oils and aromatherapy. With this Cutout Ceramic Color-Changing Oil Diffuser by Opalhouse your mom can add some joy to her home. It’s a great gift and if you are short on time, you can pick it up at the store or order it online and do curbside pickup. How convenient is that!
Cutout Ceramic Color-Changing Oil Diffuser White - Opalhouse
For the Latina mom who loves her Cafecito
If your mom needs her cafecito to start her day or to complete her afternoon, she will absolutely love this gift box from Latina-owned brand, Peachbox. It includes a minimalist white Milano espresso maker, a W&P Designs Porter Mug, a Toffee Dark Chocolate, a Mast Coffee Chocolate, a Stainless Steel Clip and Scoop...everything your mom needs enjoy her glorious and energizing caffeine ritual.
For the mom who loves French things
If your mom loves French culture, she will appreciate this brand, LOULOU DAMOUR. It was founded by a French fashion designer Zee Field, living in Canada. Her perfume LOULOU made in France is said to be a scent reminiscent of springtime in the French countryside.
The fragrance has a unique aromatic blend of notes, from Lily of the Valley and Peony flower to Bergamot that helps to relieve sadness and depression and Green Hyacinth that helps increase blood flow and provides energy. So your mom will get to try a new French inspired perfume and feel energized with its natural formula.
For the commuter mom that works from her laptop
This classic and chic Commuter Backpack from Open Story available in Target is ideal for your working mom. This bag is simple and stylish, yet useful with the space your mom needs for her laptop, her water bottle, makeup bag among her other things. It’s perfect for her to go to work or travel around the world. She will love it!
For the mom with the heart of gold who loves giving back
A small luxury candle brand, OPAL ROAD has these beautiful and unique candles that are perfect for a Mother’s Day gift. The candles were designed to brighten any space with their translucent colors and their entire collection is free of parabens, phthalates, sulfates, gluten, synthetic dyes, and animal cruelty.
If your mom loves giving back with the products she uses, she will be happy to know that a portion of the profits help support girls’ education and literacy programs. Plus, it’s really cool that you can even add a personalized message at your checkout so if your mom lives in a different state, when she opens it up, there is a special message from you!
For the Latina or art-loving mom that loves puzzles
This Frida Kahlo puzzle available a the MoMA stored is great for moms who love art and who love doing puzzles on their days off. The puzzle features a reproduction of Kahlo’s artwork Fulang-Chang and I (1937), a work who if you live in NY, you could also take your mom to see at the MoMA, since it’s in their collection.
For the mom that loves wine
Any wine lover would be excited to receive this beautiful and stylish bottle chiller mold from Crate and Barrel as a Mother’s Day git. They can freeze as is or be creative and add lemon slices, berries, or fresh flowers right before it’s frozen. This gift not only works for the mom that loves wine but it also is a good option for the mom that likes to entertain guests!
For the mom that writes everything down
This elegant black journal by Inside Then Out is a great gift for the type of moms who like to write everything down. From journaling, to-do lists, recipes to poems, The Better Every Day Journal could be your mom’s favorite notebook for everything. Plus! The journal also “features 365 thoughtful prompts, pre-dated pages to help you stay consistent, and 10 themes to guide you in prioritizing what’s inside first.”
For the foodie mom that cooks and loves trying new spices
Give your foodie mom a spice make-over, this kit from Diaspora Co. includes nine of their most well-loved spices from India and Sri Lanka. The gift box includes: Pragati Turmeric, Aranya Black Pepper, Sirārakhong, Hāthei Chillies, Bindu Black Mustard, Nandini Coriander, Makhir Ginger, Ground Guntur Sannam Chillies, Peni Miris Cinnamon and Kandyan Cloves.
For the mom who likes to be comfy and chill
If your mom is the type to watch movies and chill, this is your mom’s must-have! Especially if she lives in a place with cold weather. The Comfy Dream is basically a fluffy, soft wearable blanket that will keep your mom warm and snuggled up while she enjoys a good film on the couch. It’s also available on Amazon.com - making it very easy to get in a short notice.
For the mom that takes her pooch everywhere
This stylish bag is perfect for the types of moms who take their little fur babies everywhere with them and yet still they want to look fashionable. Whether out and about, on the subway, or on the way to the vet or during a ‘take your pet to work day’ or even traveling to come see you - your mom will look fab with this bag and your dog sibling will be comfy as well!
For the moms with wanderlust
If your mom has wanderlust in her heart, she will appreciate the Fernweh Editions candles, which are inspired by travels to different places such as France, New England, Pacific Islands, among other places. The brand’s name Fernweh derives from the German words fern (far) +Weh (pain), literally translated as a longing for faraway places. The candles come in invigorating scents that are perfect for your mom to relax, recharge, and feel closer to those places, whether is to give your mom a trip down memory lane or dreams of a future travel adventure, she will love these!
White Sand Beach Candle: Pacific Islands Editions by Fernweh
For the mom with a green thumb
This Birth Month Flower Grow Kit made in Idaho is a great gift for the moms who love their gardens, flowers and plants. Give your mom the gift of seeing Mother Nature do her magic. She can plant the seeds of her birth month and watch them grow and change every day. The info about what her flower symbolizes are all included.
For the mom that’s always buying hair products
VEGAMOUR’s Gro collection is a great gift for those moms who put the extra effort in taking care of their hair. These products can help your mom get the thicker, fuller and healthy hair they strive for. The brand uses clean and plant-based formulas for hair wellness. The products are also available at Sephora, if you rather pick the up instead of ordering them online.
For the cat loving mom
If you have cat siblings, your mom will definitely appreciate this classy and adorable black and white cotton blanket (available at Uncommon Goods). It’s a great Mother’s Day gift that will inspire her to cuddle up and enjoy her favorite book or movie while she of courses, pets the family cat!
For the mom that looks pretty in peach
This cute little lipstick set by Mented available in the HSN is the PERFECT gift for moms that look great in peach and coral tones. Her makeup will look soft and fresh this summer and these shades are so versatile that she can wear them work, a night out and everything in-between.
For the mom who is on her feet all day
This simple gift could be a life saver for the mom that’s on her feet all day, whether it’s because of her work or running around after the toddlers. These compression socks by Dr. Motion will provide your mom support and comfort. They come in a variety of styles and designs so you can pick which ones she would like and it’s super convenient that they are available on Amazon, Kohl’s, Target, and Walmart. She will be thankful and so will her feet!
For the mom that loves sleep more than anything else in the world!
The Aricove Weighted Blanket is the type of gift that your mom didn’t know she needed and if she loves sleeping in, this is it!. Made of natural bamboo fiber, superfine glass beads, and a hypoallergenic microfiber cover, this cooling weighted blanket will keep your mom comfy enjoying every second of her night’s sleep. So buy your mom something she will use and appreciate everyday. It’s available on Amazon.com - which makes purchasing it super easy!
For the fashionable mom who loves cool shades
A simple gift that she will love if she loves 70s fashion and having a variety of chic sunglasses. These Oversized Sunglasses from Universal Thread available at Target are an affordable present that tell your mom you think she’s fashionable and we are sure your mom will love!
For the mom who loved David Bowie or a good love story
This 3-piece fragrance set available in the HSN, Love Memoir, was inspired Iman’s memories with her true love, David Bowie. If your mom was either his fan or appreciates the story behind a product, she will want to try this scent as it will remind her of their journey of eternal love. Its top notes include a blend of Bergamot, Blackcurrant and Coconut.
For the mask-loving mom
The brand Patchology just launched three of its super awesome eye gels as ultra-luxe hydrogel face masks. These masks are perfect for the mom that likes to put one one before bed or on her days off. The active ingredients in these hydrogel masks are released more slowly compared to sheet masks giving the skin more time to absorb the effects of the serum. They have a Serve Chilled Bubbly Brightening Hydrogel Face Mask, a Beauty Sleep Restoring Night Hydrogel Face Mask and a Chill Mode Calming Hydrogel Face Mask with Cannabis and Sativa Seed Oil.
You can buy her one or all three!
All available on Amazon.com and on their site.