Here’s the truth. Most beauty gifts miss the mark, either all fluff, too functional, or completely forgettable. If I were gifting myself this Mother’s Day (and let’s be honest, I probably will), here’s what I’d choose: clever, sensorial, high-performance beauty and a few elevated treats that feel both generous and personal. These are also the gifts I’d be thrilled to give, to my mum, my friends who mother like queens, and every maternal figure who deserves to be seen, pampered and adored.
More importantly, they are gifts that elevate everyday rituals and precious moments into something better. And what’s more beautiful than the alchemy of turning the ordinary into extraordinary?
Fragrance
What’s a mother’s day edit without a beautiful new fragrance? For the Scent-Obsessed and the scent-curious I recommend spending time at the magical Libertine Perfumerie stores. Their curation of niche, new and magnificent is second to none. Their team are expert and excited to guide you to your perfect scent and I always leave inspired and excited about perfume. Here are a few of my favourite discoveries.
Akro Awake Eau de Parfum
Remember how obsessed the world was with Angel by Mugler? The first Gourmand fragrance that gave us whiplash and an entirely new way to experience scent? The perfumer behind that mega storm has launched his own brand with his son, Akro, with a collection. Chic and memorable. Shop at Libertine Parfumerie
Goldfield & Banks Sunset Hour Eau de Parfum
Australian brand Goldfield & Banks Sunset Hour is a modern classic. A truly captivating fragrance inspired by the Australian landscape, blending native botanicals to create a unique and memorable scent. This scent is sunshine in a bottle: juicy, sparkling, unexpected. Made for golden hour and women who don’t do cliché. Shop at Libertine Parfumerie
Cire Trudon Cire Classic Candle
More than a candle, it’s an object of beauty with centuries of heritage. I love to burn this candle to create an ambiance of bougie coziness and the mini is such a delightful gift on its own or to add to a gifting hamper. Shop at Libertine Parfumerie
Leaders of the beauty pack
A curation of hard working products that spark joy and reliable results day after day.
Shark FlexStyle Air Styling System Sparkle Limited Edition
For someone who hates to style their own locks, I love this kit and the air technology is so easy and excellent to avoid over styling and stressing coloured hair. A complete styling kit that dries, volumises, smooths and curls with intelligent heat control and fast airflow. Lightweight, powerful and kind to your hair. The attachments make it effortless to switch up your style without damage or drama. A sleek all-in-one tool. Shop at Sephora
Revlon Illuminance Glow Primer & Glow Wand
My go-to make up brand for nearly 4 decades. Fun fact: At any given time, I have more Revlon lipsticks and foundation products than any other brand in my cabinet, handbag and make up kit. The primer provides a pmped and luminous base, while the glow wand adds targeted (and foold proof) radiance, enhancing your natural glow. This is a hard working and glow getting combo I love. Shop at Chemist Warehouse
Silky Paws Advanced Age-Defying Hand Cream
Hands don’t lie. This rich, intelligent serum-cream borrowing from Japaense beauty traditions, does more than moisturise. It brightens, restores and helps reinforce that fine skin with ingredients usually reserved for the face. Resveratrol, Fermented Black Rice Water, Cherry Blossom, Backuchi Seed, Matcha and Ceramides work together like a time machine. Shop at Silky Paws
Beauté Pacifique Growth Serum for Eyelashes & Brows
A nourishing serum that promotes the growth of stronger, longer lashes and brows, enhancing your natural beauty. Love the precise applicator. Love that this serum actually works.
Shop at Adore Beauty
INTU WELLNESS Sleep & Skin Renewal Powder
Is there a better gift than rest and sleep? I think not. This is a magic potion that was recommended to me 3 years ago and I can not speak highly enough about it. A lemon-flavored powder combining marine collagen, magnesium, and ashwagandha to support restful sleep and skin regeneration. Shop at INTU Wellness
Skincare Elevated
No budget to check her in to a a day spa? No problem. Here are the products that turn everyday beauty into elevated rituals. Taking the everyday and infusing it with science, sensory delight and moments of restoration.
L’Occitane Divine Youth Collection
L’Occitaine give good gift. For over 25 years, I have turned to this beautiful French brand when I want to give something beautiful, meaningful and sensorial. Wrapped in Love is their mantra and I absolutely agree. L’Occitaine Immortelle skincare is a beautiful choice to give the gift of clean beauty, B Corp Certified and quite frankly, great results. This luxurious set includes:
Immortelle Divine Foaming Cleansing Cream 125ml, Immortelle Overnight Reset Oil-in-Serum 30ml, Immortelle Divine Youth Cream 50ml
Infused with organic Immortelle extracts, known for anti-aging properties. The super rejuvenating collection works together to revitalise the skin, leaving it firm and radiant. Shop at L’Occitane Australia
Rejuvaus Rejuvenate & Restore Growth Factor Serum
Just like mothers, this is a multi tasking, multi talented magician. A potent serum formulated with 19 active ingredients, including peptides and growth factors, to rejuvenate and restore skin vitality. Shop at Rejuvaus
French Beauty Co. Essentials Kit
Can’t Euro Summer and fill her suitcase with cult French Pharmacy favourites? Don’t despair. French Beauty Co is my go to destination for the ultimate range of French favourites. Explore a selection of French pharmacy staples and TikTok favourites, including A313, Ialuset, Biafine, and Homeoplasmine, known for their skin-soothing, protective, multi-benefit healing properties. Je ne sais quoi at your fingertips. Shop the cult classics at French Beauty Co.
Dermalogica BioLumin-C Gel Moisturizer SPF15
Not your average vitamin C cream. This one is powered by ultra-stable vitamin C and squalane to brighten, hydrate and defend against free radical damage and dullness caused by UV and heat exposure. Lightweight but deeply quenching, it gives skin a healthy glow while helping to prevent signs of heat ageing. Think of it as your antioxidant armour with an everyday dewy finish and match it with A Contour Cube– A skincare tool designed to de-puff and invigorate the skin through ice therapy, enhancing circulation and providing a refreshing start to your routine. Shop at Dermalogica Australia
Boost Lab Collagen Boosters
What a wonderful innovation from the masters of serum innovation. Freeze-dried collagen pearls that dissolve upon application, delivering a concentrated dose of hydration and skin-plumping benefits. Portable, potent, and ideal for post-late nights or pre-event plump. An inside-out skin drink that actually works. Pop one into your favourite serum to turbo charge it.
Shop at Boost Lab and Priceline
iS Clinical Warming Honey Cleanser
A cult classic for a reason. Gently exfoliates and deeply cleanses without irritation. The warming effect is a spa-like indulgence at home every single day. Perfect for sluggish skin.
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Navigating the sea of beauty products can be overwhelming. Each of these products has been selected for its quality, effectiveness, and the joy it brings to daily routines.
