Spoil the mums in your life with these luxe skincare gifts
With Mother’s Day almost upon us, it can be tricky to find a gift that won’t feel like a last-minute choice.
Here’s where skincare and beauty products come in.
Though they might seem quite personal and hard to buy for someone else, skincare products and even makeup can be something your giftee both wants and needs - and you don’t need to break the bank to do it.
So, without further ado, here are some top beauty products that are sure to be a hit with the mums in your life, ranked by priciness.
$10-$50
Velvet Lip Duo from KIND Collective (RRP $9.95)
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A pop of colour that’s also kind to your skin, the Velvet Lip Duo is a perfect gift for mums to turn to for their next night out or special event.
The duo - which comes in two shades - includes a Velvet Matte Liquid Lip Wand and Lip Liner packed with moisturising shea butter, without parabens sodium laureth sulphate (SLES), so those with sensitive skin can breathe easy.
You can order the Velvet Lip Duo online here.
Miracle Glo Skin Serum from KIND Collective (RRP $19.95)
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Another one from The KIND Collective, this top-seller includes hyaluronic acid as its hero ingredient and works as a moisturising serum, primer and highlighter to give you glowing, smooth skin.
Like its lippie counterpart, the Miracle Glo Skin Serum also comes in two shades: a pink-hued Pearl (Glow) for those with fairer skin, and the warmer-hued Gold Blush for medium to deep skin tones.
The serum is available to order online here.
No7 Radiance+ 15% Vitamin C Serum (RRP $20.99)
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The star of No 7’s Radiance+ range, the 15% Vitamin C Serum promises to visibly reduce pigmentation and the appearance of uneven skin tone, thanks to its stable form of Vitamin C.
After trialling the serum for just over a week, OverSixty’s Senior Content Editor said she could already see the difference in her skin’s glow, brightness and radiance.
You can find the 15% Vitamin C Serum (along with the rest of the No 7 Radiance+) at your local Priceline.
$50-$100
Replenish Beauty Set from Edible Beauty (RRP $76)
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Give the gift of relaxing sleep with Edible Beauty’s Replenish Beauty Set, complete with the & Sleeping Beauty Purifying Mousse sleep mask and a satin eye mask.
The clay sleep mask promises to decrease the size of pores and help balance and replenish skin if applied before bed two to three times a week. Meanwhile the luxurious satin eye mask will be gentle on the eyes while you get your beauty sleep.
The Replenish Beauty Set is available online from Edible Beauty and in-store, with stockists including Mr Vitamins and David Jones.
$100+
The Happy Skin Collection by Lisa Curry (RRP $225)
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The former Olympian’s range of skincare, launched earlier this year, includes an Antioxidant Cleanser, Exfoliant Mask, Collagen Boosting Serum, and an Antioxidant Hydrating Cream and promises to revive and condense any busy mum’s skincare routine into just four steps.
The Happy Skin Collection Pack, available online, also comes with Curry’s Optimal Skin Guide, which includes steps for caring for skin and nutritional recipes.
Honourable mentions
Though we could go on and on when it comes to recommending skincare products, all good things must come to an end. Honourable mentions - and equally luxe choices - include the KIND Collective’s Natural Mineral Foundation Powder available in six shades ($29.95) and On The Go Brush Set (RRP $19.95), and No.7’s Eye Masks (RRP $11.99).
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