5 Mother's Day Gifts Your Mom Would Never Buy Herself
I ended up with a great mom.
Some of you will hate on me for this statement. Some of you will chime in below about how you also scored a stellar mother. And those of you in my "I've got an awesome mom" camp will probably agree with me when I say this: Much of what makes my mom so amazingly and completely awesome is that she's the most selfless person I know.
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Cart my 4th grade butt to the science fair, then karate, then ballet class, then soccer practice? Check.
Ignore my attitude problem during those awkward, rebellious teenage years? Mmmhmm.
Be the one person I wanted to call when things took a turn for the crappy, like when I got dumped by my first love and demoted at work when the economy tanked? She answered and said all the right things.
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And here's the thing about those great, selfless mothers: They're so busy thinking about how everyone else is doing that they end up skimping on themselves.
So this Mother's Day, I decided to round up the most special, splurge-worthy (yet still affordable) beauty gifts I could find. Here are the 5 amazing beauty products your mom would never buy for herself but will love every second of using.
LUSH HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY GIFT SET, $56.95
If your mom enjoys reminiscing on her flower power days, she'll love the reusable tin this gift comes in. But really, the best part is what's inside: three limited edition bubble wands (for extra-sudsy baths), a fruity-smelling soap, skin-softening bath bomb, a hand moisturizer, and their best-selling Ocean Salt cleanser and Dream Cream body lotion.
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GUERLAIN L'OR RADIANCE CONCENTRATE WITH PURE GOLD MAKEUP BASE, $71
What woman doesn't love gold? This 24-carat gold-infused cooling gel acts as both a moisturizer and primer by helping skin retain moisture and tighten facial features. It's a splurge for sure, but it's also a chance for mom to pamper herself every morning.
TOCCA BEAUTY EAU DE PARFUM VIAGGIO, $45
Seriously, how pretty is this gift set? We're sure any mom would proudly display it on her vanity. It's also great for a mom who has yet to find her signature scent. She can choose from three options: Colette, with notes of vanilla, sandalwood, musk, and incense; Giulietta, which has notes of green apple, pink tulips, vanilla orchid, and amber; and Bianca, with notes of green tea, rose, sugar, and lemon.
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DIOR GARDEN CLUTCH MAKEUP PALETTE FOR GLOWING EYES AND LIPS, $75
Even if your mom doesn't wear much makeup, she'll love pulling this chic compact out of her purse for touch-ups. And aside from the gorgeous case, the three eyeshadows and two lip glosses are flattering on all skin tones and perfect for a soft spring makeup look.
OLE HENRIKSEN SEVEN SKINCARE SENSATIONS, $55
Does your mom neglect her skin? Then this kit is perfect. It covers all aspects of a good skin care regimen: cleanser, eye gel, moisturizer with SPF, anti-aging serum, exfoliator, and night cream. Plus all the products come in travel-sized jars, perfect for when she comes to visit you.
To see the rest of our luxe Mother's Day gift guide, click here.
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