This Mother’s Day—which, ahem, is May 14th this year—consider swapping standard flowers for something that celebrates the beauty of the special woman in your life. Moms, aunts, grandmothers, the sister who made you an aunt, the mom-like figures, and the fur moms all deserve thoughtful gifts.
One day isn’t enough to celebrate just how much we love and appreciate them, but these curated gift ideas help shower these VIPs with the appreciation they deserve. Not sure what to buy? This Mother’s Day gift guide features beauty gift ideas for every type of mom in your life.
Ready to get shopping? To make it easy, we’ve created a list of the absolute best Mother’s Day gift ideas and gift sets. And if this day is special for you, don’t forget to treat yourself this Mother’s Day.
How to Gift Mom with the Right Shade
Shopping for Mother’s Day makeup gifts can be tricky if you don’t know mom’s perfect shade. Instead of spoiling the surprise by outwardly asking which color she swears by, upload a clear headshot or selfie of the lucky lady you’re shopping for onto our Try IT On tool. This virtual shade finder can help color-match you or someone else’s complexion with most IT Cosmetics CC creams and foundations (it also works on select makeup products like lipstick, bronzer, and eyeliner). Keep this tool handy if you choose from one of these personalized beauty gift ideas below!
Bye Bye Dark Circles Eye Cream & Concealer Duo, $55 [$79 value]
For the new mom in your life who considers four uninterrupted hours of sleep a dream, the Bye Bye Dark Circles Eye Cream & Concealer Duo is at the top of our list for Mother’s Day gifts. This money-saving set comes with a full-size Bye Bye Under Eye Brightening Eye Cream to hydrate this delicate skin while improving the look of dark circles. She’ll also get a full-size tube of Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Waterproof Concealer. One dot is all she needs to instantly conceal dark under-eye circles. Even better, this highly pigmented, waterproof concealer delivers 24 hours of crease-proof coverage. With full coverage and a formula that addresses dark circles and discoloration all in one, mom can confidently go about her day.
Bright Eyes Makeup Gift Set, $74 [$110.50 value]
Sometimes moms don’t often wake up as refreshed as they’d like, but she’ll find everything she needs to create a bright-eyed makeup look in this Bright Eyes Makeup Gift Set. The three-piece bundle includes full sizes of the Confidence in an Eye Cream Anti-Aging Peptide Eye Cream, Superhero No-Tug Waterproof Eyeshadow Stick in Silk Armor, and Superhero Elastic Stretch Volumizing and Lengthening Mascara. It even comes with a cute makeup bag to store it all.
Not Your Average Makeup Set, $38 [$54 value]
Mom knows best, and she also knows that no makeup look is complete without a swipe of mascara and a pop of color on her lips. The Not Your Average Makeup Set comes with two full-size products that’ll achieve both, including the Superhero Elastic Stretch Volumizing and Lengthening Mascara—which takes lashes to new heights in a single coat—and Pillow Lips Solid Serum Lip Gloss, which adds a flush of color while nourishing and hydrating lips. Since we believe the best Mother’s Day gift should be a personal one, you can take your pick from eight beautiful shades.
Blushing Beauty Makeup Set, $48 [$68 value]
A blush that adds a natural flush while diffusing the look of pores? Mom might just call you her favorite if you hand this one over in a pretty package. Blushing Beauty Makeup Set comes with your choice of shade of our internet favorite Bye Bye Pores Blush, which blurs the look of pores while imparting a pretty pop of flattering color on her cheeks. It also comes with the Heavenly Luxe® French Boutique Blush Brush #4 for flawless application.
Superwoman Eye Makeup Set, $58 [$77 value]
Here’s the perfect pick for the woman who does it all—otherwise known as the superhero of your world. The Superwoman Eye Makeup Set, valued at $77, features three full-size problem-solving makeup items that’ll help her look and feel confident in a matter of minutes. First up is the Superhero No-Tug Waterproof Eyeshadow Stick in her preferred shade, which glides on easily and imparts the prettiest sheen of color. It also comes with a Superhero No-Tug Retractable Eyeliner in Super Black to define her eyes. A swipe or two of Superhero Elastic Stretch Volumizing and Lengthening Mascara is all she needs to complete the look.
Your Radiance Boosting Best Sellers Skincare Gift Set, $49 [$88.50 value]
If she’s really into skincare, then hand her the Your Radiance Boosting Best Sellers Skincare Gift Set and watch her eyes light up with joy. With serious savings, this Mother’s Day beauty bundle is worth $88.50. It features three skincare goodies, including a full-size Confidence in an Eye Cream Anti-Aging Peptide Eye Cream to improve four common signs of eye fatigue: crow’s feet, dark eye circles, lack of firmness and dryness. She’ll also get a travel-size Confidence in a Cream Anti-Aging Hydrating Moisturizer to visibly plump, hydrate, and brighten her complexion and a travel-size Confidence in a Cleanser for skin that feels soft and supple—never stripped.
Your Radiance Boosting Best Sellers Skincare Gift Set
IT’S CONFIDENCE IN YOUR SKINCARE ROUTINE!
Love Your Skin Day to Night Hydration Duo, $53 [$123 value]
The Love Your Skin Day to Night Hydration Duo features both a full-size day and night cream and is valued at $123. In the morning, she can apply Confidence in a Cream Anti-Aging Hydrating Moisturizer, which now delivers double the potent active ingredients and hydration compared to the original formula. This beauty gift idea allows mom to happily finish her bedtime routine with Confidence in Your Beauty Sleep Night Cream, which has a calming lavender scent. Plus, it nourishes skin with a dynamic ceramide and hyaluronic acid formula, so mom wakes up looking great.
Love Your Skin Day to Night Hydration Duo ($123 Value)
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IT’S CONFIDENCE IN YOUR SKINCARE ROUTINE!
IT’s Your Customized Face Serum Skincare Kit, $60 [$94 value]
She’ll go star-eye emoji unwrapping this personalized skincare bundle. IT’s Your Customized Face Serum Skincare Kit comes with a full-size jar of Confidence in a Cream Anti-Aging Hydrating Moisturizer—America's #1 Best-Selling Anti-Aging Face Cream*—as well as a skincare serum that targets her specific skincare concerns. Choose from Bye Bye Dark Spots Niacinamide Serum, Bye Bye Lines Hyaluronic Acid Serum, Bye Bye Pores Glycolic Acid Serum or Bye Bye Breakout Salicylic Acid Acne Serum.
IT’s Your Customized Face Serum Skincare Kit
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Your Anti-Aging, Moisturizing Face and Eye Cream Duo, $62 [$106.50 value]
Every skincare enthusiast needs a top-notch face cream and eye cream. Why not give Mom both in one perfectly packaged gift for Mother’s Day? Worth $106.50, the Your Anti-Aging, Moisturizing Face and Eye Cream Duo comes with a full-size Confidence in a Cream Anti-Aging Hydrating Moisturizer and Confidence in an Eye Cream Anti-Aging Peptide Eye Cream. Together, this duo minimizes the appearance of the common signs of aging, including fine lines and wrinkles, dryness, dullness, crow’s feet and dark circles.
Your Anti-Aging, Moisturizing Face and Eye Cream Duo
IT’S CONFIDENCE IN YOUR SKINCARE ROUTINE!
Hydrate & Perfect Duo: Confidence in a Cream & CC+ Cream, $79 [$106 value]
Show a special mom in your life that you really know her by curating a set tailored to her skin’s needs. The Hydrate & Perfect Duo comes with a full-sized version of Confidence in a Cream Anti-Aging Hydrating Moisturizer, which visibly reduces fine lines, minimizes the look of large pores, and brightens skin. With this bundle, she’ll also get a full-size, full-coverage foundation in the finish and shade of her choice—all for the same $106 value. Choose from:
- CC+ Cream Full-Coverage Foundation with SPF 50+. This full-coverage foundation nourishes skin, protects against the sun, and instantly creates a flawless-looking complexion.
- CC+ Cream Illumination Full-Coverage Foundation with SPF 50+. This hydrating anti-aging serum features micronized light-reflecting pigments to give the appearance of glowy skin without glitter or shimmer.
- CC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation + Glow Serum with SPF 40. Perfect for moms who covet a no-makeup makeup look, this foundation provides buildable medium coverage and has a 90% skincare formula.
- CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte Full-Coverage Foundation with SPF 40. Instantly camouflage imperfections and large pores—without creasing or cracking—with this multitasking breakthrough. Ideal for oily skin, it’s clinically tested to reduce shine and control oil for up to 12 hours.
New Mom Glow Gift Set: CC+ Cream & 2-in-1 Makeup Brush, $68 [$97 value]
Flawlessly-applied foundation is a straightforward way to streamline a new mom’s busy morning routine before she’s even had that first sip of coffee. The New Mom Glow Gift Set features the 2-in-1 Heavenly Luxe® Complexion Perfection Brush #7 to help Mom apply foundation to larger areas for a beautiful airbrushed finish, while the micro-end allows for the most accurate precision in even the smallest spaces. Customize her look with one of our four foundations in any shade , including the CC+ Cream Full-Coverage Foundation with SPF 50+, CC+ Cream Illumination Full-Coverage Foundation with SPF 50+., CC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation + Glow Serum with SPF 40, or CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte Full-Coverage Foundation with SPF 40.
Ultimate Bestsellers Gift Sets: CC+ Cream & Concealer $53 [$76 value]
Our Mother’s Day gift guide wouldn’t be complete without our most-loved products teaming up for complexion perfection. For a $76 value, the Ultimate Bestsellers Gift Set includes two of our fan-favorite products in mom’s ideal shades. She can effectively conceal and color-correct dark eye circles for up to 24 hours with our Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Waterproof Concealer, then pair it with one full-size version one of our best-selling CC+ creams for an unrivaled glow. Choose from one of four sets, outlined below:
- Ultimate Bestsellers Gift Set Original with CC+ Cream Full-Coverage Foundation with SPF 50+
- Ultimate Bestsellers Gift Set Illumination with CC+ Cream Illumination Full-Coverage Foundation with SPF 50+
- Ultimate Bestsellers Gift Set Nude Glow with CC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation + Glow Serum with SPF 40
- Ultimate Bestsellers Gift Set Matte with CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte Full-Coverage Foundation with SPF 40
Ultimate Best Sellers Gift Set - Original
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Ultimate Best Sellers Gift Set - Nude Glow
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Ultimate Best Sellers Gift Set - Matte
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Still looking for more beauty gift ideas for Mother’s Day? Peruse our roundup of Skincare & Makeup Duos That Work Better Together and then take a look at Our Favorite Skincare and Beauty Products for Mature Skin. You’ll find more fun ideas for Mother’s Day in both spots. Oh, and for some pretty Mother’s Day makeup ideas for yourself or your mom, gather some inspiration with these 13 spring makeup looks.
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*The NPD Group/U.S. Prestige Beauty Total Measured Market, Face Cream with Anti-Aging Benefit, Skincare Product Unit Sales, January-December 2022.
