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Pretty Presents: Best Beauty Mother's Day Gifts

If you're anything like us, you've waited until the last minute to go Mother's Day shopping. Not to worry! Here, we've compiled a list of beauty goodies for everyone from the spa-loving mom to the sexy glamour mom (a'la Valerie Campbell, Naomi's ultra-fly mama). Happy shopping!
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Mother Lode

If you’re anything like us, you’ve waited until the last minute to go Mother’s Day shopping. Not to worry! Here, we’ve compiled a list of beauty goodies for everyone from the spa-loving mom to the high-glamour mom (a’la Valerie Campbell, Naomi’s ultra-fly mama). Happy shopping!

Pretty Presents: Best Beauty Mother's Day Gifts
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Common Scents

If you’re mom’s in need of serious pampering, gift her with Kiehls Lavender Collection For Mom ($54). This lavender-infused gift set comes with a Sea Salt Bath, Liquid Body Cleanser and Hand & Body Lotion.

Pretty Presents: Best Beauty Mother's Day Gifts
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Tootsie Treat

Give your mom the gift of an at-home spa with these Bliss Softening Socks ($48). Lined with thick, uber-moisturizing gel pads, these overnight treatment socks will leave her tootsies looking and feeling softer, smoother and totally ash-free.

Pretty Presents: Best Beauty Mother's Day Gifts
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Crimson Tide

Stila Paint Your Pout Red Talking Palette ($20) comes with four shades of red lipstick so your mom can custom-blend the perfect shade—plus, with a push of one button, a Stila makeup expert will explain easy application tips!

Pretty Presents: Best Beauty Mother's Day Gifts
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So Pretty

With Marc by Marc Jacobs Pretty Nylon Mini Cosmetic Bag ($48), your mom can tote around all her makeup in style. The adorable nylon pouch is the perfect size to throw in your bag, clutch or desk drawer.

Pretty Presents: Best Beauty Mother's Day Gifts
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The Shining

Is your mom a hair girl? Treat her to Ojon Shine & Protect Ritual Kit ($38), a collection of moisture-drenched products that work together to restore dull hair to a healthy condition and shine.

Pretty Presents: Best Beauty Mother's Day Gifts
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Honey Dip

Laura Mercier Almond Coconut Milk Honey Bath ($40) will turn her bath into a totally decadent, soothingly sensual experience. Simply dip the wooden spoon in the almond/buttercream/sandalwood-scented bath milk and swirl under the faucet for a heavenly soak.

Pretty Presents: Best Beauty Mother's Day Gifts
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Ring-a-Ding-Ding

Nothing will make a bling-y, glamour girl mom happier than Michael Kors’ Very Hollywood Solid Perfume Cocktail Ring ($40). Hidden beneath the jewel, this sexy bauble encases a mandarin and gardenia-scented solid scent. So decadent!

Pretty Presents: Best Beauty Mother's Day Gifts
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Complexion Perfection

Shiseido Skincare 1-2-3 Benefiance Age-Targeting Set ($43) is a wildly indulgent collection of radiance-boosting skincare items targeting dehydration and signs of fatigue. Her skin will look twenty years younger…try not to be jealous!

Pretty Presents: Best Beauty Mother's Day Gifts
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Brush Up

Perfect for your mom’s inner makeup artist, Bobbi Brown Chrome Mini Brush Set ($55) comes with a three travel-size, multi-use brushes: Mini Face Blender, Mini Angle Eye Shadow Brush, and Mini Eye Liner.

Pretty Presents: Best Beauty Mother's Day Gifts