14 Editor-Loved Beauty Gifts For Mother's Day, From Makeup to Masks

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Mother's Day is fast approaching, and many of those celebrating would agree: it's an honor to shower the mother figures in your life. After all, who deserves the world more than the special people who have helped shape us? If your mom also happens to be a beauty lover — be it an enthusiast of skin care, fragrance, or otherwise — there's no better gift than the most coveted beauty products on the market.

If you're looking for the best beauty gift for Mother's Day, consider treating them to something pamper-worthy, like a spa gift card or an appointment to their favorite nail salon. When that's not an option, however, why not give them the essentials (all recommended by PS editors) so they can recreate that self-care moment at home? Or, should the mother figure in your life appreciate a hair tool or skin-care gadget, level-up their beauty game with the latest and greatest options on the market.

There are also plenty of picks for the multitaskers and busy moms out there, like a sheet mask set from Tony Moly or the exfoliating peel pads from Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare. For the one that has it all, look no further than the Dyson Hair Dryer, which comes with five unique attachments for all their blowout needs to really change up their hair routine. Of course, that's only the beginning. From skin-care kits to the best beauty gadgets, we rounded up the best Mother's Day beauty gifts they'll truly appreciate. Keep reading for more.

Mother's Day Pick: Powder Makeup Brush
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Mother's Day Pick: Powder Makeup Brush

e.l.f Kabuki Face Brush ($7)

Treat your mom to flawless skin this Mother's Day with the e.l.f. Kabuki Face Brush — it's under $10 and perfect for sweeping on loose powder for a seamless, airbrushed finish she'll love every day.

Mother's Day Pick: A Sheet Mask Set
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Mother's Day Pick: A Sheet Mask Set

Tony Moly Super Food Bowl Sheet Mask Set ($16)

Give your mom some much needed R&R with this set of nourishing sheet masks from Tony Moly. It comes with six masks that help deliver hydration, brightening, or calming results to the skin. This is perfect for the mom who loves to treat herself to a spa-like moment at home.

Mother's Day Pick: Eye Masks
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Mother's Day Pick: Eye Masks

Dieux Forever Eye Mask Reusable 100% Silicone Patches ($25)

If she's got tired under eyes, get her the Dieux Forever Eye Masks. These reusable eye masks will help her eye treatments or serums sink deeper into the skin. She can also put these in the fridge for an extra cooling, depuffing feel.

Mother's Day Pick: A Hydrating Lip Oil
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Mother's Day Pick: A Hydrating Lip Oil

Summer Fridays Dream Lip Oil ($26)

Shopping for the mom who loves her lippies? You can't go wrong with the editor favorite Summer Fridays Dream Lip Oil. It delivers the same smooth hydration as the bestselling Butter Balm, but also provides a flush of color to the lips along with a high shine finish. It comes in four colors. Read our review of the Summer Fridays Dream Lip Oil to see why it's worth the hype.

Mother's Day Pick: Conditioner For Defining Curls
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Mother's Day Pick: Conditioner For Defining Curls

Olaplex No.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner ($32)

Give your mom the gift of great hair this Mother's Day with the Olaplex No.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner. It defines curls, tames frizz, and locks in moisture with a weightless touch — perfect for keeping her waves, curls, or coils looking their best no matter the weather.

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Mother's Day Pick: The Perfect Makeup Brush
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Mother's Day Pick: The Perfect Makeup Brush

Sigma Beauty 3DHD® Kabuki Brush ($38)

If you're looking for a gift she can use every day, this Sigma Beauty 3DHD® Kabuki Brush might be it. This luxurious, multifunctional makeup brush is designed to elevate your mom's beauty routine with an innovative double wedge shape that allows for precise application around the eyes, nose, and mouth.

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Mother's Day Pick: For the K-Beauty Lover
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Mother's Day Pick: For the K-Beauty Lover

Peach & Lily Glass Skin Discovery Kit ($39)

If they're obsessed with K-beauty, this is a perfect pick. It contains miniature sizes of the Power Calm Hydrating Gel Cleanser, the Wild Dew Treatment Essence, the Glass Skin Refining Serum, and the Matcha Pudding Antioxidant Cream. It's a niacinamide packed set that will give the appearance of refined pores and glass-like skin. It's gentle, hydrating, and has just the right amount of exfoliation for a glowing look.

Mother's Day Pick: An Everyday Eyeshadow Palette
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Mother's Day Pick: An Everyday Eyeshadow Palette

Anastasia Beverly Hills Soft Glam Eyeshadow Palette ($45)

Every makeup-lover knows the importance of a staple neutral-eyeshadow palette, and that's exactly what this is. Whether they are an everyday makeup-wearer or just know how to turn up the glam for special occasions, this has everything they'll need: It features 14 shades, ranging from mattes to shimmers, that will allow them to create an infinite number of looks.

Mother's Day Pick: A Gel Manicure Kit
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Mother's Day Pick: A Gel Manicure Kit

Red Carpet Manicure Gel Polish Pro Kit ($80)

Mom at the salon every other week? Not anymore. Give them a long-lasting gel manicure right at home with this kit that's equipped with a gel curing lamp, base coat, top coat, gel polishes, a cuticle oil, prep polish, nail polish remover, and a cleanser for pre- and post-manicure.

Mother's Day Pick: Exfoliating Treatments
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Mother's Day Pick: Exfoliating Treatments

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel Pads ($92)

Maybe your mom can't make it to the dermatologist office. (Hey, we're all busy.) The next best thing is this set of 35 daily peel pads. The Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel pads are a two-step peel process that will instantly brighten the skin and reveal a softer texture. It has a potent blend of glycolic acid, salicylic acid, and lactic acid as the first step. The second step helps to neutralize and calm the skin. The peel pads are great for brightening your skin while diminishing dark spots, preventing breakouts, and reducing the appearance of fine lines.

Mother's Day Pick: A Styling Iron
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Mother's Day Pick: A Styling Iron

T3 Lucea ID 1-inch Smart Straightening & Styling Flat Iron ($160)

This two-in-one straightening and curling iron auto adjusts to the individual's hair type and texture — no fuss required. It contains nine heat settings calculated for a range of hair types; all you have to do is punch in your hair texture. It also has a curl mode that adjusts the settings accordingly for waving and curling.

Mother's Day Pick: A Microcurrent Device
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Mother's Day Pick: A Microcurrent Device

NuFace Mini Facial Toning Device ($250)

This microcurrent tool is just the pick-me-up your mom needs. It targets puffiness and lines for a visibly toned appearance, and makes for a perfect gift for any gadget lover on your list. It also comes with a hydrating gel primer that will help the device glide along their skin. They can use it up to five times a week starting out, then two to three times per week for maintenance.

Mother's Day Pick: A Splurge Fragrance
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Mother's Day Pick: A Splurge Fragrance

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum ($285, originally $335)

Nothing says "I love you" like a Baccarat gift, only in this case, it comes in fragrance form. Easily one of the most talked-about perfumes on the market right now, this scent is sophisticated with notes of jasmine, amber, and cedarwood. It's a cult-favorite fragrance that most customers claim is worth every penny. It's such a luxe gift for the mother figure in your life.

Mother's Day Pick: A Hair Tool
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Mother's Day Pick: A Hair Tool

Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer ($330, originally $430)

If your mom is a beauty lover, there is no bigger buy than the Dyson hair dryer, which is chic enough to leave out on a vanity and powerful enough to cut down drying time without using excess heat. Great for all hair types, it comes with five attachments, a curl-enhancing diffuser, a styling concentrator, a wide-tooth comb, a gentle-air attachment, and an innovative flyaway attachment. It's a bit of a splurge, but if anyone is worth it, it's mom.

Additional reporting by Jessica Harrington, Kelsey Castañon, and Balim Tezel.


Anvita Reddy (she/her) is a former assistant editor for PS Shopping. She has a passion for products and reviews home gadgets, cookware, tech, and more. Having dealt with acne as a teenager and into adulthood, her expertise lies in beauty. At PS, she tested skin care, makeup, and hair care, plus countless other beauty products.



Jessica Harrington (she/her) is the senior editor of PS Beauty, where she oversees coverage around makeup, skin care, hair, tattoos, and more. With more than nine years of industry experience, she has interviewed countless celebrities, reported on hundreds of beauty trends, and swatched more lipsticks than she can count. Prior to PS, Jessica worked for publications such as Makeup.com, Skincare.com, and The Zoe Report.



Kelsey Castañon (she/her) is an ASME Award-nominated writer, editor, and content strategist with enough years of experience to warrant a retinol prescription. She is currently the senior content director at PS, where she oversees the Beauty, Health, Fitness, and Balance verticals while simultaneously stockpiling (and reporting on) everything from skin care to wine.



Balim Tezel (she/her) is a shopping updates editor at PS and the founder of Maison des Nus, a New York-based affordable luxury brand. She graduated from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.