Best Mother’s Day Beauty Gifts Under $50
You could go the classic route with flowers and a card this Mother's Day, but there's something about a beauty gift that automatically feels like you've gone the extra mile. It's personal (you've thought about how to make her routine easier and a little more chic), practical, and fun. We scoured the Internet for the best giftable goodies for moms everywhere. There's a beachy hair kit (that's just as good as a tropical vacay), a #multimasking collection that melts away the signs of stress, and a candle that smells as good as it looks.
And even better news: though they're all under $50, between a combo of luxe brands and gorgeous packaging, she'll think you spent a million bucks. And while we'd normally suggest keeping mum about the price tag, we think she'll be equally excited that you scored such great finds without breaking the bank.
Getty Images/Michael Stewart1/12Click through to find 10 fabulous, under-$50 beauty gifts your mom will adore this Mother's Day.
Courtesy of Birchbox2/12Birchbox Dry Shampoo Starter Kit
There's nobody that multitasks quite like your mom and she needs the beauty products that can also keep up with her busy schedule. This dry shampoo kit helps her find her fave (from high-end brands like Oribe, Living Proof and R+Co), and the mini travel sizes make it easy to spritz on-the-go. It also comes with a convenient shower cap for those days when she really can't be slowed down by her routine.
Courtesy of Bobbi Brown3/12Bobbi Brown Illuminating Cheek Palette
This palette offers mom all the sun-kissed, glowy skin benefits of a tropical vacation — sans sunburn, sticky sand, and the the price tag of a flight. The bronzer, blush, and illuminator each look great on their own, but together, they give the prettiest, natural-looking flush.
Courtesy of Bumble and Bumble4/12Bumble and Bumble Big, Beachy Hair Travel Set
What's better than getting a blowout? Weeks of hairstyles that don't need any hot tools at all. This kit of the brand's Surf classics (including a shampoo, conditioner, and styling spritz) imparts a soft texture and sea-swept volume — no heat styling needed.
Courtesy of Chanel5/12Chanel Limited Edition Le Vernis Nail Coulour in Tulle
The brand? Iconic. The formula? Long-wearing and five-free (it even has ceramides that improve the quality of nails). Get it in this limited edition color, a perfect peachy pink, and it'll give her definitive proof that great things come in small packages.
Courtesy of Diptyque6/12Diptyque Baies Candle
There's nothing quite like a Diptyque candle that elevates any space (or mood). The uplifting scent (a mix of blackcurrant and rose) is versatile enough while still being interesting, and the mini votive size is perfect for her vanity or bathtub.
Courtesy of Glamglow7/12Glamglow Multimasking Mask Treatment Set
You already think mom's skin is pretty great, but this set helps her with that extra boost of glow. This sampler comes with six of the brand's best-sellers — like one that dries to a metallic chrome finish and leaves skin feeling firm and smooth.
Courtesy of Kiehl's8/12Kiehl's Calendula Collection
This skincare set is pretty sweet (and we're not just referring to its sunny packaging). It includes a soothing cleansing wash, hydrating face mask, and revitalizing toner — a complete routine in a box.
Courtesy of Anthropologie9/12Mistral Floral Bar Soap
These super-chic soaps last way longer than a bouquet. Each of the French-milled olive oil bars are hand-wrapped in floral watercolors. Pick her favorite scent (gardenia, verbena, and magnolia) or mix and match. Plus, with packaging so pretty, you don't even have to bother wrapping it.
Courtesy of Philosophy10/12Philosophy I Think You Are Wonderful Set
When you're at a loss for words to describe how great your mom is, let this beauty set do the talking. Shower her with love (literally) with this shampoo/body gel and body lotion combo in a fresh, pretty scent.
Courtesy of Sephora11/12Sephora Favorites Perfume Travel Sampler
Take the pressure off of finding the perfect fragrance and sneakily make your mom do the hard work for you. This kit, packed with six samplers — from Tory Burch, Stella McCartney, Miu Miu, and more — also includes a scent certificate that she can later redeem for any travel-size version of her favorite scent at no extra cost.
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