The 13 most delicious gifts to pamper your mother
To be honest: last year we went into lockdown in March, so when it was Mother's Day, it was of course from a distance. But now, 365 days later, I honestly didn't expect to still greet my mother with an elbow or a fist bump. Well, secretly I let both of these pass me by (because how awkward is that?) and it's just an enthusiastic ‘hello’ when I see her. It's like Lil said last year ‘safety first’, and nothing has changed in that regard. Whether your mother, grandmother, or the person you love should be the lucky one to get a vaccine, but that's not the case for me, so this year it won't be a crazy party. No, then it's just a gift from a distance to pamper her a bit. I've gathered a nice list of skincare products for you that your mother will definitely be happy with. I'll go through it with you so you know exactly what you're giving.
1. The disinfecting hand cream from Mani Bodycare. The name says it all: a 2-in-1 hand cream that also disinfects your hands immediately.
2. Skincare Beauty Box. This is exactly one of those boxes with products that are all really nice. The lovely 111Skin mask (highly recommended!), a good cleanser from Paula's Choice, and moisturizing Hyaluronic ampoules from Dr. Barbara Strum, and so on. The value of the box is €250,- and it's still not very cheap (because: €75,-), but it's a nice gift.
3. Typology. This is a French brand that only works with sustainable farms to source its ingredients. They are heavily focused on sustainability and use recyclable materials and sustainable transport. This is a set with ‘the icons’ from the collection, consisting of a hydrating serum, a vitamin C to reduce pigmentation spots and skin aging, niacinamide with caffeine, and a powerful exfoliating serum to remove dead skin cells and reduce dullness.
4. A 3-in-1 cream that you can use as a face wash, mask, or as a rich beauty balm with ‘supercharged’ ingredients that hydrate, soften, and give the skin a fresh and youthful glow that feels baby-soft. Isn't that lovely?
5. There is hardly a faster and easier way to remove makeup. All you need is water and Face Halo, which is also reusable and suitable for all skin types. How easy do you want to make it for your mother? Perfect gift, it seems to me.
6. ‘The eye patch for dull or tired skin’ is the description of these eye masks that are infused with refreshing seaweed and charcoal powder to firm the skin. And thanks to the golden pearl powder, they also look nice.
7. Funny fact: goat's milk is the milk that most resembles breast milk and is packed with various vitamins and minerals that we need. This is a nourishing rich cream that gives your skin an even tone and prevents dullness.
8 and 9. Who wouldn't be happy with a skincare routine that helps against wrinkles and sun damage? This set of four minis for normal, dry, or oily skin makes the skin feel firmer and reduces dullness. Let our mothers shine this summer.
10. The Egyptian Magic moisturizing cream is a multitasker if you have a dry and sensitive skin. It is made from six powerful ingredients inspired by a formula developed by pharaohs thousands of years ago. You only need a tiny bit, as the balm melts between your fingers due to the beeswax, honey, and olive oil. A cream that does what it needs to do, everyone will be happy with that.
11. My favorite Fix+ spray from M.A.C Cosmetics but in an ‘all-day hydrating’ version. A nourishing mist with vitamin C provides delightful hydration all day long. When the temperatures rise, have your mother put it in the fridge so she can enjoy refreshing relief all day with this spray.
12. Do you really want to pamper your mother this year? Then give her this Superstars Kit containing the three bestsellers: effective serums and a lovely eye cream from the popular brand Sunday Riley. It took a while, but finally, it's now available in the Netherlands. The brand was founded by women and is a global winner of multiple awards.
The popular Lancaster 365 Skin Repair is the serum that protects the skin from harmful external effects. Think of daylight (UV-A and UV-B), which causes skin aging, especially if you don't protect your skin well with an SPF. But also climate, environment, stress, and fatigue cause fine lines to become more visible and with the 365 you protect the skin against this.
Credits:
1. Sanitize & Moisturize, €29,- Mani bodycare 2. Skincare Beauty Box, €75,- The Beehive
3. The Icons, €39,20 Typology 4. Multi miracle glow, €59,- Charlotte Tilbury
5. Original 3-pack, €19,95 €15,95 Face Halo 6. Snail bee ultimate hydrogel eye patch, €32,- Benton
7. Goat Milk Brightening Cream, €47,- Georganic 8. Resist Anti-Aging Mini-set – Dry skin. €28,50 Paula’s Choice
9. Resist Anti-Aging Mini-set – Oily Skin, €33,- Paula’s Choice 10. Skin cream all purpose, €25,- Egyptian Magic
11. Magic Radiance, €20,50 M.A.C Cosmetics 12. Superstars Kit Vol.2, €130,- Sunday Riley
13. 365 Skin repair, €79,95 €59,29 Lancaster
