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The best self-care Mother’s Day gifts in the world can’t compete with the one thing that you can’t wrap in a box, and that’s time. It sounds cliché, but it’s true. While time could mean a one-on-one playdate with her mini(s) or an actual date with her partner, mom could also use some uninterrupted me-moments. Encouragement to do things that truly replenish her physically, mentally, and emotionally would come as a welcome gift for any mom figure in your life.
If you’re looking for some inspiration, consider this list of gift ideas to get you started. You’ll find gifts for all the moms in your life, including options for $25 and under and a few splurge-worthy products from various categories including beauty, wellness, food, style, and fitness. All to say, you’ll be sure to see something that mom will appreciate, and, as importantly, offer her a sense of much-needed TLC. Keep scrolling for 50 of the best self-care Mother’s Day gifts, which have been arranged by price for your easy perusal.
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Gifts $25 and under
If your mom often works with her hands, she’ll appreciate Paume’s pair of overnight hydrating gloves. The moisturizing gloves are infused with the brand’s signature probiotic hand balm, so she can wake up to smoother, softer, and more supple skin.
Chillhouse’s wide assortment of press-on nails are the perfect gift for moms who are often pressed for time (no pun intended). These press-ons are easy to apply and, better yet, will provide your mom with a salon-quality manicure at home.
Your mom will love to lay her head on this Well+Good-approved satin pillowcase from Kitsch. It’s as soft and smooth as silk, which can prevent skin irritation and hair damage. As a bonus, it’s inexpensive and offered in over 30 colors, so you’re likely to find an option suited for mom’s impeccable taste.
Available sizes: Standard/queen to king
Colors: 33
If your mom likes to luxuriate in the bathtub, you might as well make it more comfortable for her. This shell-shaped inflatable bath pillow will give her some cushion for her shoulders and back, and the microfiber-covered exterior will ensure she is extra-comfy while she soaks in the tub.
Fragrance brand DedCool infused its most-beloved scents into this hand and body wash, which will“woo” your mom the moment she catches a whiff. It has notes of bergamot, amber, and musk, and will leave your mom’s skin smooth, and smelling oh so clean.
Available size: 2 oz
Gifts $50 and under
If your mom often has a long list of to-dos, this daily planner can help offer a sense of order. The undated format will allow her to use it on as need-basis, and it also has sections for goal-setting and planning to keep her on the right track.
If your mom prefers tea to coffee, this teapot will help keep her cup filled with her favorite brew. It holds several cups of water and has a brewing basket for steeping loose-leaf tea. The teapot also has a plunger that traps the leaves away from the water when the brewing process is done to prevent over-steeping.
Le Creuset’s mini cocotte is one way to say “I love you,” and any mom will appreciate the gesture, whether she’s a serious home chef or an enthusiastic home cook who has yet to splurge on well-made cookware. The cocotte is the perfect size for mini cheesecakes, molten lava cakes, and so much more.
If your mom’s idea of a gift is a full eight hours of shut-eye, she’ll love Moon Juice’s powdered magnesium supplement. It comes in two flavors—mixed berry and lemon. It tastes good on its own, but it’ll probably taste even better in a “sleepy girl mocktail.”
If your mom has been looking for an everyday bag, this popular and frequently-sold-out Lululemon belt bag is a great choice. It’s the ideal size for carrying essentials, and it features multiple compartments to keep things organized and within easy reach. As a bonus, it comes in a dozen colors to match mom’s wardrobe.
Colors: 19
Tata Harper’s Lip Crème is the perfect gift for moms who are never without lipstick. It’s chock-full of moisturizing ingredients, and it comes in four wearable shades, like pink, red, and mauve, plus one clear option, to offer something for everyone.
Colors: 5
Give your mom this Well+Good approved neck massager, which promises at-home relief. The massager has rotating spheres that offer a deep-kneading action to work out mom’s knots and kinks, replete with various speed settings and a heating function.
We’ve sung Quince’s praises for its quality yet affordable clothing items, including this classic crewneck cashmere sweater which comes with a price tag of $50. What’s more, it comes in nearly 20 colors ranging from classic neutrals to prints, so you’re likely to find an option (or two) to suit your favorite mom’s style.
Available sizes: XS-XL
Colors: 17
For a mom who loves to move it, move it, consider giving her a ClassPass gift card. It will grant her access to a multitude of local gyms and a slew of boutique fitness studios.
Starting at $50
Give your mom the gift of relaxation with the SpaFinder Gift Card, which she can use at spas, hair and nail salons, as well as workout studios across the country.
Starting at $50
Gifts $100 and under
This U-shaped pregnancy pillow will offer soon-to-be moms some extra support while sleeping or resting in bed. It’s made from CertiPUR-US-certified memory foam and cushy fiber cluster blend to comfortably relieve pressure on her hips, legs, belly, and back and a detachable extension that can be used as a separate body pillow.
Indulge your mom with a luxe body oil for Mother’s Day. Osea’s Undaria Algae Body Oil is enriched with antioxidant-rich seaweed and a moisturizing blend of botanical oils. It’ll leave her skin more hydrated (but not greasy) and fresher-smelling (just like oranges.)
Upgrade—or replenish—your mom’s everyday makeup collection with this four-piece set. As the name suggests, it has lip and brown essentials, plus a luxe makeup remover.
Tea-obsessed moms will appreciate these powder sachets with saffron, an ingredient brimming with flavor and health benefits, including but not limited to reduced inflammation and a boost in mood. Whether served hot or cold, it’s sure to warm her heart.
This microwaveable heating pad will soothe your mom’s aching neck and shoulders. It’s weighted, too, and in a previous review of the wrap, Well+Good commerce editor Francesca Krempa wrote, “The weight actually forces my shoulders to relax and chill out a bit more.”
House slippers are a reliable gift that your mom can wear year-round, and this pair is an adorable riff on the cozy-but-practical shoe. It’s made with a wool upper and comes in a myriad of options with motifs ranging from flowers (pictured above) to honeybees.
Available sizes: 6-11
Colors: 15
Give your mom some bubbly—for the bath, that is. Lollia’s bubble bath is made with moisturizing ingredients, such as olive and avocado oils and vitamin E to leave her skin supple, and it has the uplifting scent of orchid, mandarin, and jasmine petals. It also comes in a pretty vessel that she’ll be excited to display in her bathroom.
This cosmetics case makes the perfect travel companion for jet-setting moms. It features two zippered compartments to keep all her beauty items in order, while offering a clear view of what’s inside. Made of water-resistant PVC, it also contains any spills and, in case of a toiletry explosion, is easy to wipe clean.
Colors: 11
This pillow has been a long-time favorite of Well+Good editors. It’s filled with premium shredded memory foam, with the option to add or remove as much fill as desired to customize the loft. Plus, the cover is machine-washable, and your mom can rest easy knowing that it’s GREENGUARD Gold and CertiPUR-US-certified.
If you’re giving your mom flowers this Mother’s Day, why not gift it with a beautiful vase to house the blooms you’re buying for her? This ribbed vase from Fable is one good option. It’s made from stoneware clay, and it comes in three colors, including a white speckled option (pictured above).
Colors: 3
If your mom is an avid yoga practitioner or wants to dip her toes into the practice, consider giving her a six-month or one-year subscription to Alo Moves, which has on-demand and live classes for yoga, pilates, HIIT, and more.
Starting at $78
Candles are a classic gift that most anyone would be happy to receive, and this Diptyque candle is especially apropos. The limited-edition candle smells like cherry blossoms, which only bloom during the spring, right in time for Mother’s Day.
For the coffee aficionado, consider Cometeer’s coffee-tasting box. It comes with flash-frozen coffee capsules made from various beans sourced from award-winning roasters. The capsules offer the convenience of instant coffee and the flavor of an artisanal-coffee-shop cup to please your mom’s discerning palate.
Comes with: 32 flash-frozen coffee capsules
If you’re shopping for a new mom or a mom-to-be, give her something that’ll help make her role a little easier. This gift box contains essentials for birth recovery and breastfeeding, plus guidebooks that will help her navigate the fifth trimester with a little more ease.
For a nonalcoholic libation that is just as flavorful as a cocktail, consider introducing your mom to Filgia. Sweet and slightly bitter, it makes for the perfect aperitif—and with this two-piece bundle (which comes with a free tote bag), the two of you can enjoy it together.
A bouquet of flowers is beautiful, but what’s even better is a dried flower arrangement that lasts forever. House of Lilac creates custom dried flower arrangements in palettes of lavender, pink coral, peach, and mint green, which you can choose to have delivered to your mom’s door in a ceramic, glass, or porcelain vase.
Gifts $150 and under
This giftable set of Hatch’s mom- and baby-safe skin-care items includes three of the brand’s best-selling products—namely, a belly oil, muscle gel, and a lip and nipple balm—that any pregnant mom and mom-to-be would be happy to receive.
Spoil mom with the iconic SK-II Facial Treatment Essence. It’s formulated with the brand’s proprietary ingredient, Pitera, which is derived from yeast and contains over 50 micro-nutrients to increase cellular turnover and leave skin looking luminous.
Introduce your mom to the wonders of gua sha with this set from Wonder Valley. The set comes with a gua sha tool cut from Mookaite Jasper and the brand’s Wonder Serum, which ensures that the tool glides over her skin while leaving her complexion instantly moisturized, thanks to ingredients like hyaluronic acid and peptides.
Supplement your mom’s movement practice with Bala’s most-wanted kit. The set includes the brand’s best-selling bangles and chic water bottle. Each product comes in various colors and weights to suit your mom’s skill level (and style).
Some of the best Mother’s Day gifts are the ones your mom probably wouldn’t buy for herself. This fancy olive oil set from Brightland is a perfect example. The chili, garlic, lemon, and basil olive oils can play supporting roles in her pastas, salads, and dips, making her recipes shine.
Comes with: Ardor Chili Olive Oil, Rosette Garlic Olive Oil, Lucid Lemon Olive Oil, and Arise Basil Olive Oil
Gifts $200 and under
Made from breathable faux leather and seven layers of plush comfort, Birdies’ Starling loafers became an easy favorite. They are versatile enough to wear with a pretty sundress or with a pair of pants, so you can ensure that your mom will get plenty of use out of them.
Sizes available: 5-12 (with half sizes available)
Summer Fridays’ products are popular for a reason: the formulas are suited for most skin types, and deliver actual results, making it worth sharing with your mom. This five-piece set comes with a serum, moisturizer, cleanser, eye cream, and mineral sunscreen.
The Hoka Bondi 8 is a great gift for the mom who loves comfort. The podiatrist-approved pair is lightweight and supremely cushy, and perfect for long hot-mom walks or as an everyday sneaker. Either way, your mom is sure to get lots of mileage out of these shoes.
Available sizes: 5-12 (with half sizes available), in regular and wide widths
This initial charm from Mejuri makes a special gift that feels tailor-made for your mom. Made from 14-karat yellow gold and studded with pearls, it will add some sparkle to her look—and remind her of you every time she wears it.
Pamper yourmom with a waffle-weave robe from Oprah-loved brand Cozy Earth. The robe is made from cotton and bamboo viscose, making it soft and lightweight, and it looks—and feels—like the ones you would find in an upscale day spa.
Available sizes: XS-XXL
Colors: 3
Made of: 60% cotton, 40% bamboo
If mom’s bath towels are in need of a refresh, Parachute’s four-piece bath towel bundle will come as a welcome present. Made from Oeko-Tex-certified Turkish cotton, the quick-drying ribbed towels are as soft as they are beautiful. You can choose from seven color options, any of which will add some pizzazz to her bathroom decor.
Colors: 7
Made of: 100% Turkish cotton
The Aera diffuser will make your mom’s living space smell nice, and the brand offers different essential oils to use with it, too—from lavender and sage to peppermint and rosemary to match her mood. It’s suited for medium- to large-size rooms, and your mom can control the diffuser and adjust its settings via an app.
Waking up on the right side of the bed (and falling asleep) is made easier with the Hatch Restore 2. It’s a sunrise alarm clock and sound machine in one, with a library of sounds, including white noise and relaxing nature sounds, like falling rain and chirping birds.
Colors: 3
Gifts $300 and under
This NuFace Mini+ Facial Toning Device is smaller (and less expensive) than the original version, but it is as powerful. Take it from Well+Good contributing editor Jamey Powell, who previously wrote that it “provides pretty instant results,” visible to even her therapist who commented on her “glowing skin.”
This set of lightweight linen sheets will drape beautifully on mom’s bed, and it will keep things breezy to prevent humid nights from disturbing her beauty sleep. Plus, they're available in 13 soothing colorways.
Comes with: Flat sheet, fitted sheet, and two pillowcases
Available sizes: Full, queen, king, California king
Colors: 13
If your mom likes the finer things in life, Lunya’s silk pajamas will be a pleasure to receive—and to wear. Made from mulberry silk, the PJs are incredibly soft on the skin, and, as a bonus, are machine washable. The set comes in eight pretty colors and patterns.
Available sizes: XS-XL
Colors: 8
Gifts $500 and under
This two-in-one hot tool is a splurge, but trust, it’s worth every penny. It acts as a blow dryer and a hair straightener, saving your mom time in the bathroom when she’s getting ready. It can be used on wet hair, and it’s suited for most hair textures, including straight, wavy, curly, and coily.
If you’ve got the budget and your mom is as enthusiastic about beauty devices as you are, the Dr. Dennis Gross FaceWare Pro is worth splashing out on. The mask relies on red and blue LED light therapy, which has been proven to provide a number of skin benefits, like softening fine lines and warding off unwanted acne.
If your mom’s cookware calls for an upgrade and you have a larger budget, All Clad’s six-piece cookware set will come as a welcome gift that she can use for years. The set is made of stainless steel with an aluminum core that provides even heat distribution, and all are induction- and oven-safe up to 600 degrees Fahrenheit.
Comes with: 10.5-inch skillet, 2-quart sauce pan, 4-quart sauté pan, and 5-quart stockpot
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