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Mother’s Day 2025 Gift Guide: 21 Luxe Beauty Items for Every Kind of Mom
Shop Hermès' charming lipstick trio, an at-home sauna, the chicest candles and perfumes, and more.
In an era overflowing with outlandish “holidays” (from National Vitamin C Day to National Bubble Bath Day...yes, they both exist), Mother’s Day stands out as one that’s actually earned its place on the calendar. Given how hard mothers work—balancing emotions, expectations, and of course, tons of responsibility—it’s a wonder how they maintain even a modicum of sanity. This year, the day to celebrate mom and the mother figures in your life falls on May 11. We know just the thing to make her feel pampered: beauty and wellness gifts—not just because they’re indulgent, but because five minutes of peace and a halfway-decent serum might be the closest thing to relaxation they get all week.
So, we honor the tireless mothers, stepmothers, fur-moms, and caretakers who give endlessly, ask for nothing, and on this one blessed day, might finally get the uninterrupted, spa-scented silence they so deeply deserve. Below, you’ll find a collection of chic, thoughtful gifts for the woman who raised you, loved you unconditionally, and—let’s be honest—probably still supplies your therapist with half their billing material.
As elegant on the vanity as it is indulgent on her skin, you are gifting mom couture in a bottle. With each silky application, she’s enveloping herself in luxury, morning and night—a ritual of refinement, courtesy of Dior.
This set is precisely for the mother who doesn’t mess around when it comes to her sacred skincare. Allow the La Mer Genaissance set to be her holy altar. This decadent gift features the Genaissance lotion, serum, game-changing face cream, and night balm. These full-size, generous bottles will last several months and are bound to keep mom happy.
Build a bespoke collection of three luxurious Hermès lipsticks in three hues she’ll adore. Nestled in the iconic label’s signature orange, each lipstick is an elegant and thoughtful token of appreciation.
This fragrance is gorgeous; we bet mom will adore it. Rose is done with an intoxicating edge here to perfectly nail the aromatic taif rose, plus wafts of early morning desert florals. This perfume feels regal, and is perfect for the mom who loves classic, unforgettable scents.
No one does bold, glamorous color like Pat McGrath—or your mom, for that matter. This luxe set includes three iconic Mothership palettes, each in fine presence with her most beloved, high-impact pigments. Your mom may never want (or need) another eyeshadow again.
For the discerning mother-in-law who appreciates aromatic sophistication, this peach stunner hits a grand slam: silky, sun-warmed fruit, soft sheaths of cashmere amber, and a whisper of sandalwood that’s anything but ordinary.
A lovely gift for the mom or grandmother who adores the smell of wood and spices. The revamped diffuser is housed in a gracefully etched, two-liter glass bottle; you can also shop different-size vessels on the Diptyque website. Added bonus: there’s a permanent stopper that comes with the diffuser, so she can reuse it at a later time (because we know unnecessary waste drives Nana insane).
For the mom who cherishes her interiors and takes pride in every detail of her home, this candle is a really joyful touch. With each burn, it unveils a graceful blend of absolute rose and tonka bean, infusing the space with a soft, floral warmth that brims with serenity and cheer.
Chanel has masterfully created an ultra-feminine scent (don’t they always?). The raspberry notes in Chance Eau Spendide are intoxicating, as they dance with rose and geranium. If your mom loves a good floral incantation, this is pure happiness in a bottle for her to experience.
We consider this gift elegant yet easy—especially when time is tight, yet you still want to give something that shows consideration. Flamingo Estate always delivers, and the Jasmine and Rose Bath Set is one of our favorites. Here, jasmine and rose elixir are accented perfectly by pink peppercorn. The set includes the brand’s signature soaps, hand wash, and candle. It’s perfect for pampering someone you love (or for yourself, no judgment).
When your mom is gorgeous but needs to update her makeup game, who could refuse this divine set featuring one of the best high-performance mascaras in existence? Check out this duo of the Armani Beauty Vertigo Lift Mascara as well as the Armani Beauty Eye Tint Liquid Eye Shadow in the pigment of your choice (we love #12S Shell Shimmer).
For the mom hands-deep in her art studio, washing off acrylics from her latest masterpiece, or in the kitchen, scrubbing off the remnants of her latest indulgent recipe, the Homecourt Deluxe Trio in Neroli Leaf is a gift she’ll cherish. This thoughtfully curated set of hand gel, hand cream, and a candle envelops the senses with one of our favorite neroli infusions, using clean beauty ingredients and sustainable packaging that will be as kind to the earth as they are to her hands.
Simple, chic and thoughtful. The most glam moms will always savor a classic red pigment, and the super chic floral-print presentation of this refillable red makes it a foolproof option to give for Mother’s Day.
Glasshouse nails the art of the packaged Mother’s Day gift, as this one is whimsical, polished, and a real delight for your favorite caretaker. Inspired by the surreal charm of Capri summers, the fragrant green peach and mandarin notes evoke sun-drenched boat days, gelato-fueled strolls, and late-night laughter over limoncello. The set features the brand’s Sunsets in Capri body cream, signature eau de parfum, and candle packaged with flair yet also reasonably priced.
Oak Essentials makes those sacred bath moments we all cherish both a healing ritual and a restorative moment. With a nourishing coconut and sage bath oil and a detoxifying, magnesium-rich bath soak, this set offers an intentional nightly reset in a beautifully presented box.
For the mom who is energy-sensitive and truly cherishes clean spaces, the Malin + Goetz Sage Room Spray is the ultimate gift. With sage as the premier energy cleanser, this elegantly crafted, alcohol-free mist combines sage, eucalyptus, lavender, and a touch of cedarwood to purify the air (and your aura) with a crisp, revitalizing essence.
A beautifully forged set of makeup brushes is invaluable for any beauty connoisseur. Beckham’s set of eight artisan-crafted brushes is designed for flawless application, with sleek, woodgrain handles that will bring a sophisticated edge (and ergonomic feel) to any vanity and makeup routine.
If your mom loves all-natural, earth-conscious skincare and clean beauty, the Church Ritual Skincare Set makes a meaningful Mother’s Day gift. Holistically sourced from the brand’s local farm and sustainably packaged, this set includes a purifying seaweed and green clay detox cleanser, a calming neroli tonic to follow, and a lightweight yet protective rosehip oil that will make mom’s skin glow.
If her hands are tired—either from endless gardening, meetings at the office, or traveling nonstop—consider this beautifully formulated blend of aloe, grapeseed, camellia oils, and soothing orange and vanilla essential oils. This product nourishes and is thoughtfully priced, available in a $26 tube or sleek $52 and $78 pump-size bottles.
For a Mother’s Day gift that’s both super luxe and a little bit cheeky, this blush-and-gloss set is a can’t-miss. You can choose from three gorgeous blush hues and Pat McGrath’s signature Lust Gloss, which boasts sheer and romantic colors.
We honestly urge you to splurge on this for mom so you can selfishly use it too. This gift is for the mama who’s serious about wellness—a high-tech sanctuary modality that blends infrared heat, red LED light, PEMF, and negative ions for a full-body reset in minutes. The at-home sauna soothes muscles, boosts skin radiance, and promotes deep relaxation, all from the comfort of home.
