The best mother’s day beauty gifts to make her day
Mother’s day, that annual festival of flowers, fond feelings and thinly disguised commercialism. Yes, we are all quite clear that this is a holiday designed to extract our hard-earned cash, but look, there’s everything right about celebrating her and all that that she does for you and the family. Correct?
Even if you disapprove of the day entirely, there are few better ways to get any Sunday off to a good start than an excellent present. Plus, a last minute dash for petrol station flowers or a corner shop card, is impossible to disguise as anything but “I forgot and panicked.”
Bella Freud Ceramic Diffuser £155.00
It’s not cheap, but it is a fabulous objet with may be refilled or repurposed for months and years to come. Inspired by the incense-heavy scents of the 70’s, expect this to fill the room with heady patchouli and musk perfection. (bellafreud.com)
Current Body
Current Body LED Light Therapy Mask: Series 2, £399
At-home beauty tools are a luxury, but can make a meaningful difference when it comes to getting the best form from your skin at home. Industry insiders recommend this LED Light Therapy Mask time and time again, making it a failsafe win. (currentbody.com)
Hourglass Cosmetics
Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Lighting Palette £68.00
These iconic palettes from cult LA brand Hourglass are the insider go-to for achieving perfectly diffused, beautifully soft-focus, alluringly lit-from-within skin. (hourglasscosmetics.co.uk)
Charlotte Tilbury
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream, £79
A beauty icon defined. Charlotte Tilbury tested the original formula of this cream backstage at endless fashion shows and shoots, and now one sells every two minutes worldwide. Intensely moisturising with Hyaluronic Acid, Rosehip Oil and Vitamins E and C, it is the perfect base for makeup. (charlottetilbury.com)
Tortware
Tortware Joan Clip In Burnt Grape, £28
London-bred Tortware produces well-made clips that hold all hair types and look cool. Plus, because they’re hand-poured in eco-resin, each one’s pattern is charmingly unique. (tortware.com)
DIOR
DIOR Addict Lip Glow Color Reviving Lip Balm in 001, £33
One of my all-time favourites, this super pretty, thrillingly hydrating, PH-activated balm delivers the nonchalant polish we all need more of. Favoured by the likes of Cate Blanchett and Charlize Theron. dior.com
Prada
PRADA Infusion d’Iris Eau De Parfum £140.00 for 100ml
Expect under-the-radar perfume perfection in the form of this elegant, beautifully bottled iris eau from Prada. Whisper-soft and perfectly powdery, it is designed as a second-skin scent, allowing its ingredients to fuse uniquely with each wearer. (sephora.co.uk)
Earl of East
Earl of East Limited Edition Soy Wax Cafe Candle in Croissant, £40
Buttery gifts are always an excellent thing and I’m particularly taken with this cute, croissant candle served up in a diner mug from London Brand Earl of East. Probably best to pick up a couple of the real deal while you’re at it. (earlofeast.com)
Slip
Slip Pure Silk Queen Pillow Case, £139
Slip’s signature pure mulberry silk was commissioned (and is constantly refined) to boost the strength, shine and softness of your hair and skin so you can make the most of your beauty sleep. This scalloped edge beauty is firmly on my wish-list. (cultbeauty.co.uk)
Luna Daily
Luna Daily The Hospital Bag Essentials Kit, £30 Not the most glamorous gift, but as someone who has been there twice, trust me that this is a must for mamas to be. Developed with gynaecologists, it includes all you need to support skin through late pregnancy, birth and beyond. Particular praise must go to the Post-Birth Soothing Spray… (luna-daily.com)
