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As we’re counting down the days to 14 May, you know what that means. Mother’s Day is coming and it’s time to shower her with love, appreciation, and beauty-inducing treats!

We’ve come a long way from surprising our mums with drawings, handmade jewellery, and in-bed breakfasts. This year, if you haven’t already done so, amaze her with beauty products she can indulge in to meet her self-care requirements.

What better way to show your superhero mum your love for her than to gift her with the very best beauty aids that are tailored to her needs? For those who prefer to gift your mums with experiences instead, check out our list of splurge-worthy beauty treatments to pamper mum with, including a famous TikTok head spa!

Read our Mother’s Day gift guide, based on dearest mummy’s persona, for gifts she’ll be boasting to her friends about.

Mother’s Day gifts for “the working mum”

CHANEL COCO MADEMOISELLE Eau de Parfum Spray

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Nothing says “independent working woman” more than CHANEL‘s COCO MADEMOISELLE fragrance range — a feminine perfume with the essence of boldness and freedom.

This spirited and voluptuous scent comes in waves of fresh and vibrant orange before leading towards heart notes of rose and jasmine. The base features pure accents of patchouli and vetiver that highlight the slender structure of the fragrance’s composition.

CHANEL PLAZA SINGAPURA EPHEMERAL BOUTIQUE_MOTHER'S DAY (1)

If you’re looking to deepen the experience, bring your mum down to The Chanel Ephemeral Boutique at Plaza Singapura, happening till 14 May, where you can snag the perfume for your mum, enjoy fun activities, and get the gifts wrapped in an exclusive Mother’s Day superhero-themed washi tape.

See here for the full details.

CHANEL COCO MADEMOISELLE Eau de Parfum Spray retails for S$173 (50ml) and S$248 (100ml) at iShopChangi and CHANEL’s e-shop.

NuFACE Mini Facial Toning Device

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When mum’s too busy to go for a facial or facelift, this petite microcurrent device will be the perfect Mother’s Day gift to tone, lift, and rejuvenate her face.

The NuFACE toning device mimics the body’s natural current to stimulate collagen production in cells while encouraging the muscles to contract and release to make them stronger. And when used five times a week for only five minutes each session, the results are a firmer face with reduced to zero wrinkles!

What’s more, it’s travel-friendly which means your mum will be able to get her youthful glow on in between meetings or on business flights.

NuFACE Mini Facial Toning Device retails for S$250 instead of S$297 at CurrentBody.

Paula’s Choice Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptide Booster

Paula’s Choice Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptide Booster

Sometimes, 15 minutes is all your mum has to rest and unwind before heading to bed for work the next day. So why not gift her a beauty product that can turn back the hands of time quickly?

Dubbed one of the most innovative peptide technologies there is, Paula’s Choice‘s new booster visibly lifts, firms, and smooths wrinkles in 15 minutes!

While supporting collagen and elastin production, this cutting-edge serum also firms, rebuilds, and strengthens the skin at a deeper level with pro-collagen peptides. With this youth-inducing potion, your mum’s skin will see results immediately and over time too.

Paula’s Choice Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptide Booster retails for S$88 at paulaschoice.sg.

Mother’s Day gifts for “the housewife mum”

Evolve Organic Beauty Blue Velvet Ceramide Serum

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Just because mum’s always busy with taking care of the house and you, doesn’t mean she can’t also have healthy, glass-like skin with a youthful skin lipid profile!

Stress, hormone imbalances, and external aggressors can affect and disrupt the skin’s barrier layer. Evolve Organic Beauty’s new serum can counter that plus create a powerful veil of protection against dryness and environmental stress with oat-based ceramides.

Certified COSMOS natural, this lightweight daily serum is also formulated with hydrating olive squalane and organic camellia oil to moisturise, protect, and restore the skin’s barrier layer.

And if your mum has dry, sensitive skin, the blue tansy ingredient will help reduce redness and inflammation too.

Evolve Organic Beauty Blue Velvet Ceramide Serum retails for S$68 at Simple Wellness.

Jo Malone London The Highlands collection

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Engulf your mum with the transcendent scents of nature and majestic wilderness this Mother’s Day. Inspired by the untamed beauty of the Scottish Highlands, this limited-edition range features four refreshing scents: Melancholy Thistle, Highland Heather, Mallow On The Moor, and Wild Achillea.

  • Melancholy Thistle: A woody aromatic scent entwined with bold fragrances of thistle and green freshness from English ivy.
  • Highland Heather: A woody floral fragrance led by English lavender, fresh cypress, and sensual amber.
  • Mallow On The Moor: A soft floral scent enriched by the naturality of violet leaves and complementary notes of mallow.
  • Wild Achillea: A fresh, peppery fragrance with delicate wild achillea balanced on a vetiver base.

With every purchase from The Highlands Collection, you’ll get to personalise your gift to Mum with a dried floral topper, decorate the brand’s iconic cream box with floral stickers, and receive a fragrant discovery kit.

Or better yet, bring her on a day out to visit The Highland Collection Pop-ups that will be happening around the island till 14 May 2023. There will be a stationary London Cab photo moment at ION Orchard Level 1 (Outdoors). For the full details, click here.

Jo Malone London The Highlands collection retails for S$130 (30ml) each at jomalone.com.sg, Jo Malone London stores, Takashimaya S.C., TANGS at Tang Plaza, BHG at Bugis Junction, Sephora.sg, selected Sephora stores, iShopChangi, Beautique at Jewel Changi Airport, and Lazada.

Answr At-home Keratin Treatment

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After mum’s done with all the daily chores, let her get busy with soothing her tresses! Award-winning brand Answr has products made in Italy and will give effortless, salon-quality hair without having to make a trip down to the salon.

Suited for all hair types, textures, and tones, each keratin treatment kit comes with a shampoo and conditioner to help prolong the effect of silky smooth hair. The entirely vegan keratin and innovative formula, that’s the first of its kind, tames frizz, seals the cuticles, and boosts hair shine for up to three months.

Answr At-home Keratin Treatment retails for S$106 at Sephora.sg.

Mother’s Day gifts for “the anything-is-fine mum”

Kinohimitsu Red Dates Bird’s Nest Beverage Gift Set

Kinohimitsu Red Dates Bird's Nest Beverage Gift Set

Since Asian mothers’ top love language has got to be food, why not say “I love you” this Mother’s Day with Kinohimitsu Red Dates Bird’s Nest Beverage?

Edible bird’s nest has long been recognised to be good for health, boosting the immune system, increasing energy levels, and stimulating better blood circulation. The proteins in bird’s nests also strengthen the skin barrier, improve skin texture, and firm the skin for a healthy radiance!

Just for the occasion, Kinohimitsu’s Red Dates Bird’s Nest Beverage Gift Set is dressed in pink floral patterns to make a sweet gift this Mother’s Day. It includes two flavours of bird’s nest: Red Dates & Wolfberries, which contain powerful antioxidants, and Red Dates & Collagen – a key ingredient for increasing skin elasticity.

Red dates are also known in Traditional Chinese Medicine to encourage the flow of qi and promote relaxation. They’re naturally sweet too — no need for added sugar (or preservatives, or artificial colouring).

Surely, the Red Dates Bird’s Nest Beverage is a gift that your mum will love!

Kinohimitsu Red Dates Bird’s Nest Beverage Gift Set currently retails at S$54.90 for two boxes (instead of $$109.80) at Kinohimitsu counters (Northpoint City, OG Albert Complex, and OG Orchard Point). You can also shop it online on Kinohimitsu’s e-store, and major e-commerce platforms such as Shopee, and Lazada.

Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum VI

Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum VI

We could be wrong, but we’re pretty sure there’s no mother (or woman) that wouldn’t be pleased to receive holistic skincare from this Korean Beauty brand!

Last month, Sulwhasoo unveiled the sixth generation of its legendary serum with an elevated formula and a new bottle design that screams sophistication.

Known to awaken the profound vitality of the skin, this highly raved serum is powered by the Sulwhasoo Master Complex™ and charged with ginseng that’s undergone 500 hours of natural ripening. That means your mum’s skin will reap all the benefits of stronger and more revitalised skin!

This powerhouse beauty serum is also loved by Blackpink’s Rosé and her mum. So you know it’s definitely a prized possession for anyone, especially mums, who seek youthful skin.

Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum VI (60ml) retails for S$125 at Sephora.sg, Sulwhasoo.com, all Sulwhasoo stores, and for S$170 (90ml) at Shopee.

Dior Addict Hydrating High Shine Lipstick and Couture Cases

Dior Addict Hydrating High Shine Lipstick and Couture Cases

A classic Mother’s Day gift that will always be appreciated is a good ol’ lipstick, especially when it hails from Dior.

Grab one of the Maison’s 10 new lipstick shades for mum and pair it with a gorgeous lipstick case that’s adorned with the deconstructed Dior Oblique logo on the side.

The new lipstick colours were inspired by Dior’s iconic shades and have a range of reds, nudes, and rosewood that are made to be universally flattering. While flaunting stunning colours with a bougie case, mum’s lips will also stay super hydrated with the lipstick’s 90% natural-origin formula.

Dior Addict (now with 35 subtle to intense shades) retails for S$62 at all Dior Beauty Boutiques, Counters, Dior Beauty Online Boutique, Sephora stores and Sephora.sg. Refills retail for S$50 and are available from 15 May onwards.

Dior Couture Cases retail for S$45 exclusively at Dior Beauty Boutiques, Counters, and the Dior Beauty Online Boutique.

Mother’s Day gifts for “the soccer mum”

Jung Beauty Probiotics Tinted Sun Serum

Jung Beauty Probiotics Tinted Sun Serum

If your mum’s really active and is almost always exposed to the sun (although being indoors also requires ample UV protection), she’ll never have enough sunscreens! Jung Beauty’s new three-in-one hybrid serum will be a great addition to her stash of skincare and to her beauty lineup.

This lightweight sunscreen is suitable for all skin types and everyday wear, featuring a nourishing formula of physical and chemical sunscreen ingredients, probiotics, niacinamide, panthenol, and other skin-loving ingredients.

Additionally, it has a natural tone-up effect that promotes brighter, healthier skin.

Jung Beauty Probiotics Tinted Sun Serum retails for S$45 at Ksisters.

Saie Slip Tint Dewy Tinted Moisturizer

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When mum’s always out and about and with a busy schedule, there’s no reason she can’t look her best at the same time with a skincare-makeup hybrid product.

With the rising popularity of skin tints, especially how it’s hyped up on TikTok, this handy beauty enhancer will be quite life-changing for mum’s glowy makeup look.

Saie’s bestselling and multi-award-winning skin tint is filled with hydrating hyaluronic acid, licorice root extract for brightening, 100% mineral zinc oxide for clean SPF protection, and pansy flower to deliver antioxidants and fight free radicals.

Saie Slip Tint Dewy Tinted Moisturizer retails for S$48.60 at Cult Beauty.

Neal’s Yard Remedies Skincare Booster range

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Honour mother nature and your amazing mum with this organic beauty brand’s latest skincare innovation.

Expertly made to boost the skin’s natural beauty, the multi-purpose collection has three high-performing skincare boosters that’ll help mum get the most out of her routine.

  • Organic Rosehip Oil (25ml, S$38): A gentle and restorative face oil proven to moisturise the skin while reducing the appearance of hyperpigmentation over time.
  • Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Booster (25ml, S$32): Carefully formulated to adapt to any skin type or routine, this booster targets dehydrated skin, fine lines, and wrinkles with the expert pairing of hyaluronic acid and hibiscus extract.
  • Vitamin C Brightening Booster (25ml, S$38): Blended with kakadu plum and ultra-hydrating hyaluronic acid for enhanced benefits, this booster illuminates the compelxion and evens out the skin tone.

Neal’s Yard Remedies Skincare Booster range is available at Simple Wellness.

Mother’s Day gifts for “the luxe mum”

Dr. Dennis Gross DRx SpectraLite FaceWare Pro

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Give your mum the spa-quality treatment she deserves in the comfort of your home with a LED face mask — an incredible and splurge-worthy Mother’s Day gift.

With regular use and in just a three-minute timed treatment, the DRx SpectraLite FaceWare Pro can help improve signs of ageing, redness, skin texture, and acne or blemishes.

This FDA-cleared device employs a combination of 100 lights in red mode and 62 lights in blue to boost collagen production while eliminating pore-clogging bacteria.

Dr. Dennis Gross DRx SpectraLite FaceWare Pro retails for S$780 at Sephora.sg.

Dior Prestige La Micro-huile de Rose Advanced Serum and Dior J’adore Les Adorables

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Pamper your mum with some of the newest and bestselling premium products, that shimmer from miles away, from none other than Maison Dior!

  • Dior Prestige La Micro-huile de Rose Advanced Serum: A luxurious combination of nourishing oil and a serum that penetrates deep into the skin, this sparkling serum will transform the skin with double the power of the Rose de Granville. The result is sculpted, resilient, and radiant skin that transcends time.
  • Dior J’adore Les Adorables: Presented in an exquisite case, this collection features the Shimmering Scrub (150ml), Body Cream (150ml), and Golden Shimmering Scrub (100ml). Each jar unveils enriching formulas infused with jasmine wax and cotton extract to offer a sensorial bath and body experience.

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And in keeping with the tradition of the Dior Art of Gifting and in honour of mothers and mother figures of all kinds, the House of Dior partners with Italian artist Pietro Ruffo to create an exclusive wrapping motif; bringing an extra touch of floral magic to Mother’s Day festivities this year.

Dior Prestige La Micro-huile de Rose Advanced Serum retails for S$235 (15ml), S$410 (30ml), and S$550 (50ml). Dior J’adore Les Adorables retails for S$472. Both are available at Sephora.sg, selected Sephora stores, Dior Beauty Online Boutique, and all Dior Beauty Boutiques and Counters.

NAIIAN Luxury Youth-Enhancing Skincare Starter Kit

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Elevate your mum’s anti-ageing regimen with NAIIAN’s revolutionary skincare that has just graced our shores this month.

Hailing from Korea, this luxury brand’s products cater to everyone of all ages, genders, skin types, and needs to repair and regenerate the skin.

NAIIAN’s exclusive and game-changing DNA Water lets the Cultivated Stem Cell Matrix go deep into the skin for maximum absorption and age-defying results that boast shape-shifting powers.

Gift a high-tech medical beauty home care system to your mum this year with the NAIIN Starter Kit (Bundle of 3), which includes an Eye & Face Serum, Eye Lifting Serum, and a Hyaluronic Acid Microneedle Rolling System.

All three work together as the ultimate “fountain of youth” tools to revive the skin’s luminosity!

NAIIAN Luxury Youth-Enhancing Skincare Starter Kit retails for S$499 at naiianbeauty.sgShopee, and Lazada.