Mother’s Day 2025: Best Beauty Gifts for Mum

A fresh new fragrance always hits the right notes for Mother's Day gifting, and Merit's Retrospect looks as good as it smells. Highly concentrated with nearly 30% fragrance oil and highly stylish - we love how the bottle is inspired by modernist jewellery. It has top notes of Bergamot and Pear, a heart of Jasmine and Rose, and a base of Musk and Moss. In retrospect, it's perfect.

Budget: Say yay to the spray

High up on our list of bath products that soothes skin is our very own Sephora Collection bubble bath. With Argan, Coconut, Cotton Flower, Cherry Blossom and Monoi fragrances, it's our deliciously-scented gift of choice to gently pamper all mothers. What else can they expect? Experts say improved circulation, soothed muscles and a better night's sleep are only a handful of the benefits they might experience. Another excuse to take a bath - we'll take it.

Budget: Bring on the top-ups

When it comes to memories, Jo Malone pulls through in ways no other scent house does. Introducing Mandarin, Basil, and Amberwood to a chic, hand-blown glass, we promise it's not just the fragrance that'll soothe your senses. With 45 hours of burn time, light this Jo Malone candle to transform your home's atmosphere with a Caribbean breeze.

Budget: A signature scent that lasts

If their hair is their pride and joy, then they’ll love this Moroccanoil super-hydrating shampoo and conditioner. Formulated to infuse thirsty locks with high-power hydration, these everyday heroes are enriched with Argan Oil and hair-loving vitamins. The shampoo gently cleanses while the conditioner leaves hair feeling luxurious, silky and smelling oh-so good.

Budget: An everyday treat

A hair tool that really does it all, the Dyson Airwrap I.D. is the gift that everyone wants to unwrap for Mother’s Day 2025. The curly and coily has a number of barrels and brushes that can dry, curl, shape and smooth, without damaging the hair. Super techy, it connects to the MyDyson™ app and saves mum’s favourite ‘dos, so they can style and go in record time.

Budget: A big blowout

Your mother figure is so unique, they deserve a gift as special as they are. Cue this brand new, Sephora Exclusive Merit set that isn't available anywhere else. Filled with three mini versions of Merit's bestselling cream tint - including a limited edition shade - it melts into the skin with nourishing Vitamin E. Colour and effortless makeup elevation? Their makeup bag will thank you.

Budget: A cheeky little extra

A makeup gift set that offers a little bit of everything without weighing them down, this gives glam on-the-go. Everyday essentials meet clean, hard-working ingredients. It’s formulated with vegan Collagen and Prickly Pear Oil to hydrate and plump the lips, while Fermented Arnica and Silver Vine Extract evens and protects the skin. We *might* just borrow this back.

Budget: Pocket (sized &) friendly

Mums, step mums, adoptive mums, they all have the same thing on their Mother’s Day wishlist - glowing skin. If this sounds like your mother figure, treat them to the Make Up For Ever’s HD Skin Face Palette. The all-in-one that covers all bases, it unifies, corrects, conceals, colours, contours and illuminates in 12 complementary cream shades. It’s the ultimate (sk)indulgence.

Budget: Clearly worth it

A bonafide beauty icon - just like they are - the Benefit Limited Edition Rose-tinted Lip & Cheek Stain is the perfect Mother’s Day idea for makeup-loving mums. A Sephora exclusive, they’ll love the keepsake wearable case, mirror and removable chain, so their Benetint is always on hand to create that rosy glow on-the-go.

Budget: Small price tag, big smiles

Two limited edition, bestselling, full-size blushers in one gift. This Haus Labs set is ultra-pigmented and skincare-charged so their blush won't cause breakouts. Beautifully blendable, they can swipe on long-lasting colour with the Fermented Arnica-infused Blush Powder and treat the lips and cheeks to the Glassy Blush Balm. Glow, mum.

Budget: Just a pinch

Looking for a Mother's Day gift to steal the show? The Tatcha Little Luxuries Set is the ultimate skincare gift that'll leave your skin glowing from within. Rooted in timeless Japanese wisdom, this set invites you to discover the brand's award-winning skincare essentials crafted to gently cleanse, refine pores, visibly plump skin, and moisturise lips. With luxurious formulas that deliver radiance and nourishment, it's the perfect gift for those who deserve a little self-care this Mother's Day.

Budget: A glow-worthy ritual

Give them their flowers and a little R&R with Neom’s Perfect Night’s Sleep Candle. A much-loved scent which smells like French Lavender fields, it has a beautiful blend of Lavender, Jasmine and Sweet Basil Essential Oils. Not only will it fill their space with a soothing (and 100% natural) scent, it also has a calming effect on mind, body and soul.

Budget: Relaaax, it won’t break the bank

If they’re serious about skincare, you need to introduce them to Caudalie, a French pharmacy favourite (and soon to be theirs). The anti-aging Resveratrol Set includes a Lift Instant Firming Serum, Cashmere Cream and Eye Gel Cream. All enriched with natural vegan Collagen, which mimics the skin’s own Collagen production, they’ll love this fast-working firming edit.

Budget: Affordable but fancy

A discovery set with a difference, the Salt & Stone Mini Deodorant Discover Set not only smells divine, it also does its bit for Mother Earth. Perfect for travelling or throwing into a handbag or gym kit, there’s four award-winning scented natural deodorants packed with moisturising Seaweed Extracts and Hyaluronic Acid. Roll on the compliments.

Budget: Mini but mighty