While chocolates and flowers are bound to be appreciated, the best first Mother’s Day gift you can give a beauty lover is undoubtedly one that indulges her passion for {skin care}, {hair care}, or {make up}. Beauty may well have taken a backseat lately, so giving her a gift that’s exclusively for her enjoyment (plus the ‘me time’ she needs to use it), is a surefire way to show her just how appreciated, respected and loved she is.
We’ve curated an entire edit of {Mother’s Day gifts} and {mother and baby gifts} for you to browse, but to help you pick the perfect present for the beauty-loving new mum in your life, we’ve handpicked this list of the 15 very best first Mother’s Day gift ideas.
Let’s dive right in!
1. THE LIPSTICK:
New mums rarely have time for a full face of make up, but a swipe of lipstick can work wonders as a pick-me-up in a hurry. {Charlotte Tilbury}’s Matte Revolution is a luscious matte lipstick that not only imparts bold colour (in a choice of 13 shades) but also hydrates and protects lips with a delicate blend of oils and waxes – a two-in-one that all busy new mums will be grateful for! Application is effortless – a simple swipe and she’ll feel brighter instantly!
2. THE MAGIC CREAM:
Skin care may well have fallen by the wayside (remember the days of eight-step routines?), but if there’s one product that’ll bring dull, dehydrated skin back from the brink, it’s this Magic Cream by Charlotte Tilbury. Featuring a moisturising cocktail of plumping, firming and line-lessening complexes, this rich, fast-acting formula leaves skin looking hydrated, even-toned and luminous.
3. THE SLEEP FAKER:
A good night’s sleep might seem like a thing of fairy tales these days, but these {Rose Eye Gels} from Patchology rejuvenate tired eyes to help fake a full eight hours of rest! Each fruity patch harnesses the power of strawberry extract to soften and protect skin, grape-derived resveratrol to calm inflammation, and hero ingredient hyaluronic acid to saturate skin in moisture and encourage elasticity. Ideal as a morning pick-me-up, an afternoon treat or an evening wind-down, she’ll look bright-eyed and well-rested, even if she doesn’t quite feel it!
4. THE BEAUTY-SLEEP BUDDY:
Make every minute of beauty sleep count with 100% pure {Silk Pillowcase} from Slip. Breathable, age-defying and gentle on skin and hair, the pillowcase is designed to prevent your pillow from drawing moisture from your face and damaging your hair (as cotton can) for the best ever beauty sleep. No matter how little kip she might be getting, her skin will be protected and bedhead kept at bay.
5. THE HAIR CARE SUPERHERO:
Just like skin care, hair care can go out the window too when there’s a newborn on the scene! Treat her to a salon-fresh ‘do from the comfort of her own home with Briogeo’s {Don’t Despair, Repair™ Strength + Repair Solutions Value Set} for Dry + Damaged Hair, featuring their Super Moisture Shampoo & Conditioner, Deep Conditioning Mask, Rice Water Protein + Moisture Strengthening Treatment and Strengthening Treatment Oil. Good hair days are on the horizon!
6. THE GLOW GIVER:
Give the gift of glowing skin for her first Mother’s Day with this glow-inducing, fruit-filled, five-piece {Fruit Babies Set} from Glow Recipe. The set features the Avocado Ceramide Moisture Barrier Cleanser to nourish skin, the alcohol-free Watermelon Glow PHA + BHA Pore-Tight Toner to decongest and tone, the Strawberry Smooth BHA + AHA Salicylic Serum to target pore-clogging foes, the Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops for a magical, dewy finish, and the Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream to lock all that goodness in and encourage the bounciest, healthy-looking glow. Radiance incoming!
7. THE SUN-KISSED PALETTE:
Summer might seem far away still, so help her fake that healthy sun-kissed glow with one of these Cult-beloved face palettes by Anastasia Beverly Hills. Featuring blush, bronzer and highlighter in one slimline compact, she’ll be glowing in no time at all! Choose between three gorgeous colourways depending on her skin tone: the delicate {Italian Summer} for fair skin; the gorgeously warm {Off to Costa Rica} for medium tones, and the decadently deep-toned {Tropical Getaway} for darker skin tones.
8. THE OVERNIGHT MIRACLE WORKER:
An advanced antioxidant night cream, Medik8’s {Advanced Night Restore} works to scavenge daily aggressors and deeply replenish skin while she’s catching her much-needed (if not quite long enough) Zzzs. Firming, smoothing and revitalising, she’ll wake to plumped-up and pillow-soft skin – looking wonderfully rested, even if it’s just an illusion!
9. THE SPA-IN-A-JAR CLEANSER:
A member of the fan-favourite Pro Collagen range, the luxurious {Pro Collagen Cleansing Balm} from Elemis is a saviour for skin that's in need of a little TLC. It works to deeply cleanse, nourish and soften in one fell swoop – ideal when those previous moments of me-time are few and far between! With a unique blend of nine essential oils, she can enjoy a heavenly spa-in-a-jar experience from the comfort of her own home.
10. THE LUXE BATH BOMBS:
Give the gift of relaxation for her first Mother’s Day with these luxury {Bath Bombs} from Ouai. What better present than the chance to unwind and de-stress, surrounded by the gorgeous scent of jasmine and rose? These grown-up bath bombs are formulated with a blend of skin-nourishing oils – from jojoba and safflower to hemp – for smoother than smooth skin while she soaks.
11. THE STRESS-BUSTING FACE MASK:
A treat she can enjoy week after week, Oskia’s {Renaissance Mask} is hard to beat. The luxurious, buttery balm is designed to increase cell turnover, boost radiance and gradually reduce the appearance of fine lines and imperfections. With a heavenly rose chamomile fragrance, the formula offers a spa-like experience and spa-like results, transporting her away from the stresses of everyday life, even if just for 10 minutes!
12. THE SELF-CARE PACKAGE:
Featuring five sized-to-try favourites from skin care superstars Drunk Elephant, {A (SELF) Care Package} is the perfect gift for beauty-loving new mums looking to treat their complexions to some much needed TLC. In the care package she’ll find the brand’s coveted T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial, the Lala Retro Whipped Cream, the F-Balm Electrolyte Waterfacial, the Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil, plus an essential Drunk Elephant-branded wash cloth – a (very, very, very) well-earned treat!
13. THE LIMITED EDITION BLUSH PALETTE:
For beauty loving new mums who like to stay ahead of the curve, this limited edition release from {Patrick Ta} is the perfect gift. Featuring two new {blush} shades and a new {highlighter} duo, the {Headlines Blush Palette} is a one-stop shop for a shimmering, radiant complexion. Be quick, this headlining palette won't be around for long…
14. THE SUSTAINABLE SKIN CARE SET:
Another limited edition offering that’s sure to impress the skin care and sustainability-obsessed new mum in your life, the {Seas The Day Set} by Biossance combines two nourishing powerhouse heroes to deeply hydrate and care for tired skin. First up there’s the richly formulated Marine Algae Eye Cream, which firms and smooths eye contours, then there’s the Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum, which leaves skin soft, bouncy and plump. Made in partnership with Oceana to help preserve our oceans and featuring sustainably sourced ingredients, this set does good for your skin and for our seas at the same time.
