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All moms are unique, and the best Mother’s Day gifts should be, too. If you’re stuck on what to gift your mother, grandmother, or the motherly figure in your life, we’ve curated an in-depth list of the best gifts for every kind of mom — that includes the mom who likes to stay active, the mom who’s always baking, the mom who likes to take on new hobbies, and the mom who loves a coveted designer handbag. R
So, you’re on the hunt for the best mother’s day gifts?
➼ Best Beauty Gifts
➼ Best Style Gifts
➼ Best Home and Lifestyle Gifts
➼ Best Jewelry Gifts
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Best Mother’s Day Beauty Gifts
For the mom who complains about crow’s-feet
Show her the (red) light. Renowned dermatologist Dr. Dennis Gross dropped an LED eye mask that’s specifically focused on rewinding the clock around the eye area. It promises an improvement in crow’s-feet, elevens, and teeny-tiny “crinkles” after just two weeks of use. At the very least, imagine all of the entertaining FaceTimes in your future.
For the mom who needs extra TLC
This foot massager has racked up over 19,000 five-star reviews for how well it warms and massages achy feet. Featuring settings that roll and squeeze all areas of the foot, this just may make her cancel any future massage appointments.
For the mom who takes bathing seriously
Baths should be a luxurious experience, and she knows that. This affordable tray comes with a slot for her wine glass, a stand for a tablet, a phone holder, and silicone grips to keep the tray on the tub and not in it.
For the mom whose nails are always on point
For the mom who gets round-the-clock-manicures and shutters at the sight of chipped polish, treat her to fancy nails from Hermès. Not only are the color options vibrant and bold, but the formula also provides a long-lasting lacquered shine.
For the mom who won’t leave the house without doing her hair
If she can’t make it to the salon, give her the gift of salon-quality hair at home! This T3 lightweight hair dryer helps to protect strands from unwanted damage and comes equipped with five heat settings, three speed settings, and an ion setting to minimize frizz for silky-smooth results.
For the mom who experiments with fragrance
Introduce mom to her new signature scent with Byredo’s popular Bal D’Afrique fragrance, which has notes of African marigold and Moroccan cedar wood. And if she can’t get enough of the fragrance, you can gift her a Bal D’Afrique Hand Cream for her birthday.
For the mom who’s always applying chapstick
This Well People product is a great gift for the mom who loves to enhance her lips but doesn’t necessarily want to wear a thick lipstick day to day. The moisturizing oil keeps lips hydrated while providing a sheer wash of color. And with the $12 price tag, why not treat your mom to a few tubes?
or loves applying lipstick
This lipstick from Gucci will make her look and feel like a Hollywood movie star.
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Best Mother’s Day Style Gifts
For the mom who commutes
If your mom is always on the go, she needs an on-the-go bag that can keep up with her. This Miu Miu canvas tote is ideal for the mom who carries her life in her purse and likes to dress to impress at the office.
For the mom whose slippers have seen better days
Retire her matted faux-fur slides with this velvet pair from the Larroudé and Lingua Franca collab. They make a great personalized gift, but if you’re short on ideas, we like the “Love Wins” stitching.
For the mom who likes to get her hands dirty
If the gardening set isn’t enough, these leather work gloves have her hands covered for whenever she’s working in the yard. They’re available in three sizes and two colors, and she won’t mind getting these $25 gloves too dirty.
For the mom who wants to carry less
This sleek and sophisticated accessory by Strathberry (one of Meghan Markle’s favorite brands) is sure to be a staple in your mom’s wardrobe.
For the mom who likes a trendy sneaker
Upgrade her well-loved white sneakers with this sparkly pair from Italian brand P448, which feature a one-and-a-half-inch platform for extra height and can be paired with everything from skirts and trousers to jeans and cozy sweats.
For the mom who’s always cold
This shawl-like cardigan — which is made from 100 percent silk and features ribbed detailing — is the idyllic layering piece for brisk spring days and summer evenings.
For the stylish mom
Every stylish mom needs a nylon bucket hat for when she doesn’t have time to do her hair but still wants to look chic. This one comes in a wide range of colors and is the perfect outfit topper, rain or shine.
For the mom who likes to get her steps in
Active moms deserve the best activewear. Enter the Vuori Pocket Leggings. Made from the brand’s BreatheInterlock performance stretch fabric, these popular side-pocket leggings work well for the gym and running errands.
For the mom who loves sleek shades
If your mom loves to look like Jackie O. or Audrey Hepburn every time she leaves the house, treat her to a new pair of sunnies by Krewe this Mother’s Day. The Brigette shades feature a modern cat-eye silhouette with scalloped edges around the lenses and come in a variety of colorways.
For the mom who lives in loungewear
Silky sleepwear is always an excellent gift for the mom who likes to go to bed in style, so she’s sure to love these floral-fragrance-inspired satin pajamas. With their bold summer floral pattern imprinted on the matching V-neck top and beautifully pleated pants, the Parfum pajamas are sure to be her favorite silky-sleep set for spring.
For the mom who loves trendy accessories
Elevate her belt game with this skinny style from Bottega Veneta. You can never go wrong with a classic gold-and-black belt, but Bottega’s intricate knot buckle is a cool twist on typical belt hardware. It also comes in taupe and moss green.
For the mom who wants to match with her bebe
Good basics are a necessity, especially for new moms. Not only is this Leset crew-neck sweatshirt so cozy, it’s also available in kid sizes so she can match with her baby. And in honor of Mother’s Day, Leset is donating 15 percent of site-wide sales to the Every Mother Counts, whose mission is helping women around the world receive the best maternity care.
For the sporty mom
If she’s into tennis core, this racerback Tory Burch dress will make for a great gift. It has a skort-style front and traditional pleated back that will look good on and off the court.
For the mom who needs to give her sneakers a break
With their leather design, these slide-ons are just as comfortable and cute as her favorite pair of sneakers. Plus, they are available in an array of colors just in case your mom is kind of picky.
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Best Mother’s Day Home and Lifestyle Gifts
For the mom who deserves a hotel-worthy bed
It’s hard to find a Mother’s Day gift that’s both practical and luxurious, but this cloudlike Buffy duvet fits the bill (and she’ll be forever grateful for it). Made of sateen weave, Tencel, eucalyptus lyocell, this hypoallergenic and sustainable bedspread is the key to getting a good night’s sleep.
For the mom who loves to deep clean
Small but mighty, the affordable favorite and best seller is perfect for deep-cleaning furniture and carpeting and even better for spot cleaning. It has a large tank for filling with scented stain remover, and it’s ideal for cleaning up after pets and keeping fabrics tidy and fresh.
For the classic mom
No one has ever complained about receiving a bouquet of red roses and a box of chocolates. It’s a classic combination that will make any mom in your life feel so loved and appreciated.
For the mom who’s an avid traveler
Help the mom in your life get away in style with this top-rated carry-on. The sleek suitcase comes in an array of colors, and the interior is designed to maximize packing space. It also features interior compression, a little laundry bag, and a durable outer shell.
For the mom who is super organized
When it comes to travel organization solutions, this Tumi cosmetics bag is one of the best there is. Featuring three transparent interior compartments and a detachable pouch for an added layer of organization, you can fit your entire beauty routine in this compact nylon travel case.
For the mom who’s serious about baking
If your mom is the world’s best home chef, she’ll certainly appreciate this top-of-the-line bakeware set. It will make her famous pound cake and special holiday cookies taste even better!
For the mom who’s addicted to iced coffee
If your mom drinks her morning iced coffee religiously or just loves chilled water when she’s on the go, she needs the BrüMate Era tumbler. The leak-proof cup features a metal straw and insulation technology to keep her drink cold for 24-plus hours.
For the plant mom
This pretty plant is suited for a mom with a green thumb because fiddle-leaf figs require constant care and attention. Consider gifting her an extra humidifier or mister as well, so she can help re-create its natural tropical environment.
For the mom who’s always hosting
Ideal for special occasions or festive dinner parties, these flutes have a ridged green sphere that will give her tablescape a pretty pop of color.
For the mom who doesn’t need another mug
Retire that “World’s Best Mom” mug and gift her this set of latte cups featuring a heart-shaped interior. She’ll love drinking coffee and teas out of this dishwasher-safe set.
For the amateur-photographer mom
If she’s always snapping away, gift her this instant printer that will print all her favorite photos straight from her phone. Plus, if she’s into scrapbooks, she can stick them anywhere with the included Zink paper.
For the mom who always has a candle burning
Your mom probably already owns too many candles to count, so gift her Diptyque’s best-selling Baies fragrance diffuser instead. The decorative jar will fill her home with notes of berries and roses.
For the mom who loves her fluffy bath towels
Your mom would probably be the first person to tell you that you can’t have a spa-like bathroom without good-quality towels — and she’ll approve of this plush terrycloth set, sustainably made from extra-long cotton yarns for maximum absorbency and softness.
For the mom who needs to release some tension
The power of acupressure meets the healing powers of a simple hot-water bottle. Good luck ever getting her head off this makeshift pillow long enough for you to try it.
For the mom who loves earrings a little too much
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Best Mother’s Day Jewelry Gifts
If decades of fabulous dangly earrings have stretched her lobes down to the point where she’s self-conscious or simply can’t wear earrings anymore, Jenny Bird’s aptly named “Super Solver” Instant Lift earring backs will lift her spirits and her lobes. They’ll turn any earring into a lighter one and help close that elongated gap right up.
For the sentimental mom who loves an heirloom
Give your mom a gift that she can keep close to her heart with this heirloom-inspired locket. The outside can be engraved with up to three letters for no additional cost.
For the mom who has everything
You can’t go wrong with jewelry. This minimal gold-plated necklace has a secret message on the back to remind her how special she is.
For the mom who loves a statement sparkle
Made of octagon-cut green crystals on a gold-tone-plated prong setting, this necklace will be the perfect pop of color for her spring and summer looks.
For the mom who preaches “diamonds are girl’s best friend”
If your mother takes Marilyn Monroe’s words as gospel, then it’s only right to gift her some shimmering diamonds — but not just any diamonds. Surprise her with these wave-shaped 18-karat gold and diamond hoop earrings inspired by the Great Rift Valley in Kenya.
For the mom who loves to be spoiled
Nothing says “I love you” like a little red box from Cartier. Spoil your mom with this timeless ring, featuring Cartier’s classic Trinity design made up of interwoven 18-karat white, rose, and yellow gold bands.
For the mom who’s always late
If I received an over $1,000 watch as a gift, you bet I would be checking the time constantly. This one from Ferragamo is wonderfully crafted and will look great with all her outfits.
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