Beauty

A Super-Sized Skincare Set Gift Guide for Moms

Julie Keller Callaghan

April 29, 2021

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In an age of Zoom meetings and video conferencing, healthy skin is front-and-center now more than ever before. In fact, since the beginning of the pandemic, skincare sales have skyrocketed as consumers who couldn’t make a trip to the spa have focused more on caring for their skin at home. In September, NPD reported that 22 percent of U.S. women had changed their skincare routine due to the pandemic, with more women using facial products year-over-year. One-third of those women expanded routines to include more products, and the majority of those intend to stick with their new routine when things normalize. Whether the mom in your life is a newbie skincare fan or a longtime aficionado, helping her treat her skin this Mother’s Day is an excellent way to make her smile. These effective, fun, and beautifully packaged skincare sets will help her achieve a gorgeous glow.

Babor Spring Egg ($59)

Mom will love this gorgeous egg filled with two-weeks-worth of Babor’s most concentrated single-use ampoules to combat the first signs of skin aging and promote radiant-looking skin. Ampoules found in the kit include Hydra Plus, Perfect Glow, Lift Express, 3D Firming, Stress Control, Active Night, Pollution Protect, Precious Gold, Precious Platinum, and Precious Rosé Gold.

Biophile Explorer Trio ($110)

This collection is the perfect travel-sized introduction to the brand’s unique formulas designed to be symbiotic with the skin’s microbiome and the environment. The trio of bio-compatible and sustainable products include the award-winning Bio-Shroom Serum, the Root Bionic Essence, and the Bio Barrier Oil.

Codex Beauty Labs Pamper Care Kit ($60)

The products in this colorful kit have been clinically proven to effectively soften, nourish, and protect even the most dry, sensitive skin. It features the Bia Superfood Hydration Solution to hydrate and soothe skin with comfrey, calendula, and immortelle, as well as two nourishing soaps, including the new limited-edition Heart Soap to give mom a little extra love.

Color Up Self Care Shine Kit ($50)

Mom will shine bright with this assortment of Color Up’s award-winning products. Intended to create a glow at night and shine in the morning, the kit is packaged for gifting in a custom Color Up reusable canvas bag and includes six travel-sized products, two Lip Treatments (mint and vanilla), and a card with an easy-to-follow at-home protocol. The hemp-derived CBD products in the kit are all-natural, vegan, gluten-free, and certified by PETA as cruelty free.

DefenAge Skincare Clinical Power Trio+ ($380)

Is mom ready to get serious about her skincare? Then this trio of powerful, dermatologist-recommended products that address signs of skin exhaustion and aging is for her. The set includes a mega-size 8-in-1 BioSerum, the brand’s most potent product with the highest concentration of its exclusive, proprietary technology, 24/7 Barrier Balance Cream, a luxurious moisturizer that balances the skin’s barrier, and a 2-Minute Reveal Masque, a gentle exfoliator that unveils a healthy glow.

Dr Botanicals Apothecary Treats ($29.99)

A special collection available just for Mother’s Day, The Apothecary Range kit consists of vegan, plant-based superfood products packed with powerful ingredients that contribute key vitamins, antioxidants, and fatty acids to the skin to protect, replenish, and repair. The four-product set, available through the end of May, includes Dr. Botanicals Kale Superfood Nourishing Day Moisturiser, Dr. Botanicals Artichoke Superfood Firming Night Moisturiser, Dr. Botanicals Grapefruit & Watermelon Refresh Cleanser, and Cocoa & Coconut Superfood Reviving Hydrating Mask.

MasqueBAR The Ultimate Gold Set ($44.99)

Treat mom like the precious gift she is with this assortment of 24-karat gold-infused products that create radiant skin and a healthy glow. The set includes a Gold Foil Peel Off Mask, a jar of 24K Gold Hydrogel Eye Patches (contains 30 pairs), two Gold Honey Sheet Masks, and two Gold Foil Sheet Masks. It’s a collection that shows mom it is her time to shine.

MIG Living The Face Method Lavender ($214.70)

Transport mom to a state of total serenity with this fabulous and fragrant set filled with all-natural, effective, and enticing products that are handcrafted in Colorado. Included in the set is the heavenly scented Lavender Soap, the Facial Lotion Bar, the Kombucha Rose Toner, and the Blackberry Leaf Serum.

Muri Lelu Full Flower Ritual Gift Set ($250)

Muri Lelu Full Flower Ritual Gift Set ($270)

Muri Lelu is a line of luxury clean skincare that unapologetically embraces the full power of whole flower cannabis, including the flower’s unique terpene profile. Give the gift of relaxation this Mother’s Day with the brand’s Full Flower Ritual gift set, which includes Bloomrise Sativa Serum and Mauvaise Herbe Indica Oil. The serum is ideal for daytime, while the oil hydrates and turns back the visible signs of aging by night. Both formulations are packed with naturally nourishing active botanicals and terpene-rich essential oils to deliver a full spectrum of healing, nourishing benefits.

Pacifica’s Coconut De-Stressing Skincare Bundle ($36)

Moms will go nuts for this 100-percent vegan and cruelty-free collection that includes Coconut Milk Cream to Foam Face Wash, a bubbly cleanser; a Stress Rehab Coconut and Caffeine Facial Mask designed to de-stress the skin by calming redness and puffiness; the concentrated bio-active Water Bounce Booster Serum, which helps hydrate even the driest skin, and the deeply hydrating oil-free Coconut Probiotic Water Rehab Cream.

Privai Skin & Bodycare Discovery Kit – Daily Essentials For All Skin Types ($75)

Help mom take her skincare on the go with this natural, botanically based travel-friendly set that includes a thoughtful daily spa facial regimen for all skin types. Delivered in a lovely rose-gold cosmetic tote, the kit includes sample sizes of the brand’s bestsellers, including Gentle Foaming Cleanser, Matte Moisturizer, Rice Flower Polish, Aqua Gel Masque, Nourishing Face & Body Oil, and Antioxidant Repair. This gift also gives back—Privai donates a portion of its net proceeds to the IUCN (International Union for Conservation) and Womenforwomen.org.

Rain Organica Skincare Essential Travel Kit ($40)

Ideal for moms who are heading back on the road as the world opens up, this clean, vegan, cruelty-free, and easy-to-use kit includes a no-rinse cleanser, a light mist protectant toner, and an antioxidant-rich face lotion, all in refillable, biodegradable packaging. It’s the perfect simplified skincare routine she can take on her next adventure.

Salty Girl "Fresh Faced" Mother's Day Package ($83)

Available only via the Salty Girl website, this kit is a collab between three women owned companies—SaltyGirl Beauty, Violets are Blue Skincare, and Alice Yardley. It includes a Made by Alice Yardley Face Mask in soft peach, beachy stripes; a SaltyGirl Beauty Multi stick; and a Violets are Blue Face Serum made with carrot seed and rosehip seed oils.

Skin Inc Nightly To Dew Kit ($308)

Moms who love high-tech skincare solutions will love this kit from this J-Beauty disruptor that has been harnessing the use of big data and encapsulation technology for more than a decade to develop customized skincare products as well as devices. The kit features the company’s newest launch, the Custom Recovery Sleep Mask, as well as the Optimizer Voyage Tri-Light, and multiple boosters that customize the skincare experience.

Wander Beauty: Airplane Mode Round Trip Kit ($45)

Help mom upgrade her skincare routine and put herself in airplane mode with this kit filled with mini skincare essentials. The collection, which comes in a clear travel case complete with a Wander Beauty hair tie, contains products for a complete routine that leaves skin clean, balanced, and hydrated. It includes miniature sizes of Drift Away Cleanser, Mist Connection Essence and Toner, Dive In Moisturizer, Staycation Hydrating Mask, and two Baggage Claim Gold Eye Mask packettes.

Well CBD Love Well Gift Set ($58)

Make mom’s heart soar with this sweet set that includes Rosewater Hydrating Mist infused with 100mg of CBD, a heart-shaped rose quartz gua sha stone, and a travel-sized Serum Booster, and a Gua Sha Massage face map. As an added bonus, the set comes with a QR code with video instructions on how to perform her own Gua Sha Face Lifting Massage, making it a soothing, inspiring, and educational gift.

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Julie Keller Callaghan

Julie is the co-founder of Well Defined and a longtime influencer and advocate in the wellness world. Along with her work at Well Defined, she is an executive recruiter and marketing specialist for Hutchinson Consulting. She is also a consultant and content strategist for numerous wellness brands. She is the former editor-in-chief and publisher of American Spa and was named a 2019 Folio Top Woman in Media in the Industry Trailblazers category and a 2018 winner of ISPA’s Innovate Award. She is also a seasoned journalist, specializing in spa, travel, health, fitness, wellness, sustainability, and beauty. She has been published in Departures, ForbesTraveler.com, E! Online, Gayot.com, Insider’s Guide to Spas, Luxury Travel Advisor, Marin Magazine, Ocean Home, Smart Meetings, Spa Asia, and Travel Agent.