Mother’s Day gifting has taken on a more thoughtful, trend-led approach this year, with beauty lovers leaning into products that feel both personal and purposeful.
At the forefront is the rise of skinimalism, with streamlined, multi-tasking products replacing complicated routines, reflecting a broader shift towards simplicity and efficacy.
Beauty is also increasingly tied to wellbeing, with research from Euromonitor showing that “75% of consumers say having a consistent beauty routine contributes to their overall wellbeing and confidence” – making pampering gifts more meaningful than ever.
Fragrance is another standout category, with layering and personalisation driving demand for customisable scent wardrobes, while the idea of affordable luxury continues to shape purchasing decisions.
Below, we have rounded up our top beauty picks for Mother's Day – every product is considered, useful and indulgent in equal measure, because that's what mums deserve.
SKIN
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Elucent Age Defying Night Cream 8% AHA is a rich yet lightweight cream that works overnight to smooth fine lines, visibly improve elasticity and boost skin firmness revealing a brighter, more youthful-looking complexion by morning. Shop: $59.49 at Chemist Warehouse.
Elizabeth Arden Retinol + HPR Ceramide Rapid Skin Renewing Eye Cream features high-performance retinol, making it well-suited for the delicate eye area, without the irritation traditionally associated with retinol. It also includes a niacinamide blend to brighten and visibly diminish dark circles and puffiness, as well as phytoceramides, a plant-based ceramide, that strengthens the skin barrier. Shop: $125 at Elizabeth Arden.
Shark Beauty CryoGlow™ Under-Eye Cooling + LED Mask features 160 tri-wick LEDs that deliver a total of 480 blue, red and infrared light sources. This allows wavelengths to penetrate multiple layers of the skin for even, effective coverage. You’ll be Mum’s favourite in no time Shop: $699 at Myer.
SkinCeuticals P-TIOX was recently crowned in the prestigious marie claire Prix D’Excellence Awards 2026 (read more on that here), bolstering its position as a high-performance modulator for expression lines and go-to anti-wrinkle in a bottle. Shop: $216 at SkinCeuticals.
Dr. LeWinn's Eternal Youth 24K Gold Age-Defying Face Mask helps deliver rejuvenation and radiance with 24K gold. It harnesses the powers of gold foil and Liposome technology, which combine to ensure the mask’s anti-ageing serum is rapidly infused and sealed into the skin. Shop: $10.49 at Chemist Warehouse.
Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Glow Mist™ Sunscreen Spray SPF50+ is a delicate fine clear mist that leaves skin radiant and glowing, while providing very high UVA+UVB protection. It contains mango and papaya extracts and is beautifully scented with the iconic Hawaiian Tropic scent. It is dermatologically tested, non-comedogenic and ideal for daily use. Shop: $22 at Priceline.
Always read the label and follow the directions for use. Wear protective clothing, a hat and sunglasses in addition to sunscreen. Reapply frequently. Avoid prolonged high-risk sun exposure. AUST L 474848.
HAIR
Image: KMS, Aeris Style, Wella Professionals, John Frieda, Nioxin, Clairol and Sofia Richie Grainge for Stuart Weitzman.
Aeris Style Pro Hair Dryer combines plasma-ion technology with intelligent heat control to reduce frizz, protect hair from damage and deliver smooth, shiny, salon-quality results at home. Shop: $130 at Aeris Style.
Nioxin Age Defense Serum preserves hair fullness and natural colour to promote youthful looking hair. The new serum revitalises hair by improving hair density and preserving natural pigment to delay dullness and the appearance of greys. Shop: $71 at Sephora.
KMS All Smooth Intense Nourishing Oil treats hair with an infused blend of natural oils. It works to control frizz, enhance shine and leave hair feeling silky and manageable. Shop: $42 at Oz Hair & Beauty.
Wella Professionals Ultimate Repair Miracle Hair Rescue helps reverse hair damage in 90 seconds. Powered by alpha hydroxy acid and omega-9 to detangle wet hair and strengthen, smoothen and rebuild hair inside and out. Shop: $54 at Sephora.
Clairol ColourStrong is a revolutionary hair colour line that merges multi-dimensional colour with state-of-the-art hair-strengthening benefits. ColourStrong incorporates skincare-inspired ingredients like alpha hydroxy acid to strengthen and revitalise hair. Shop: $30 at Chemist Warehouse.
John Frieda Frizz Ease® Miraculous Recovery® Repairing collection is formulated for dry, damaged and frizzy hair in need of repair. Perfect for mums looking to nourish their locks for healthier looking and feeling hair. Shop: $21 each at Woolworths.
MAKEUP
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Revlon PhotoReady™ Lift & Fill Skin Tint is a lightweight radiant tint that visibly lifts and smooths skin with a luminous, buildable glow and coverage. Powered with 100% natural Stevia Complex, this innovative formula helps lift and fill fine lines, so skin feels firmer in two weeks and wrinkles appear visibly reduced in four weeks. Shop: $41 at Priceline.
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Beauty Soulmates Palette is a limited-edition heart-shaped face palette that includes AIRbrush Flawless Finish Powder to brighten, blur and smooth the look of skin and the beautifying Pillow Talk Love Blush provides fresh, love-blushed cheeks. Shop: $80 at Charlotte Tilbury.
SIMKA Peptide Plumping Lip Therapy SPF 15 is a treatment-first tinted lip balm designed to visibly plump the lips without the sting. Powered by patented lip plumping technology shown to double hyaluronic acid synthesis (+101%), it helps lips retain moisture, improve softness and appear naturally fuller over time. Shop: $40 at SIMKA.
MECCA COSMETICA In A Good Light Illuminating Palette is crafted in Italy and inspired by the best kind of light – the first sunlight, golden hour and dusk skies – adding radiance, while diffusing slight imperfections. Multidimensional and seamless, this limited-edition palette sets your complexion for skin that looks its best. Shop: $95 at MECCA.
Yves Saint Laurent Lash Clash Mascara delivers extreme volume with an intense finish. The oversized mascara brush and fragrance-free, paraben-free formula deliver buildable extreme blue color with all-day long-lasting wear. Shop: $70 at Adore Beauty.
OPI Nail Lacquer OPI’m a Bubble Bunny is a soft, milky pink nail polish, mixing iconic shades Funny Bunny™ and Bubble Bath™ together. Sheer yet buildable, it glides on smoothly to create anything from a barely-there wash of colour to a more opaque, salon-perfect manicure. Shop: $18.99 at Chemist Warehouse.
MINISO The Ballerina Soft Velvet Lip Stain is a lightweight lip stain with a smooth, velvety texture for a soft-focus, blurred lip look. Shop: $11.99 at MINISO.
BODY
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DU’IT Tough Hands for Her in Cherry Blossom is an anti-aging intensive hand cream scientifically formulated as a potent, hydrating hand moisturiser with anti-ageing properties. Enriched with Japanese Cherry Blossom flower extract, the unique rose fragrance uplifts the senses while its rich texture restores smoothness and leaves hands feeling velvety soft. Shop: $11.49 at DU'IT.
JERGENS Natural Glow Hydra Gel Moisturizer delivers quenching hyaluronic acid-infused hydration with gradual, natural looking colour. The gel cream glides on smoothly and absorbs quickly for even, streak-free colour. Shop: $15.99 at Chemist Warehouse.
BIODERMA Atoderm Shower Oil Cleanser soothes and protects against external stress thanks to its exclusive formula made up of plant biolipids, niacinamide and BIODERMA's Skin Barrier Therapy™ patent. Shop: $46.99 at Adore Beauty.
Weleda Smoothing Body Lotion – Wild Rose provides soft and velvety skin with vitamin E, organic wild rose oil, organic jojoba oil and apricot kernel oil. The sweet and floral scent of Damask roses makes applying the lotion a pampering ritual. Shop: $29.95 at Weleda.
Palmer's® Cocoa Butter Formula Tahitian Vanilla Moisture Drench Body Oil is a luxuriously comforting and hydrating body oil. It is crafted with soothing and protecting shea, sweet almond oil and rich Tahitian vanilla for soft, silky skin. Shop: $24.99 at Chemist Warehouse.
Black Chicken Remedies Relax My Body - Magnesium Oil Spray helps relax muscles, ease tension and support restful sleep. Formulated with magnesium chloride sourced from natural salt lakes, blended with lavender and chamomile essential oils for soothing aromatherapy benefits. Shop: $24.95 at Black Chicken Remedies.
QV Skincare Bath Oil provides whole-body replenishment while it restores skin’s natural suppleness and healthy glow. Free from perfume, lanolin, preservative, colour and propylene glycol. Shop: $17.99 at Chemist Warehouse.
FRAGRANCE
Image: Giorgio Armani, CIRCA, @haileesteinfeld, Quick Flick, GLASSHOUSE FRAGRANCES and Natio.
GLASSHOUSE FRAGRANCES Radiance in Bloom Kyoto in Bloom Fragrance Gift Set is the perfect option for fragrance layering lovers. Experienced Kyoto in Bloom in three ways – body wash, eau de parfum and body lotion for a layered, lingering scent. Shop: $109 at GLASSHOUSE FRAGRANCES.
Quick Flick Serving Scents Fragrance Discovery Set features three deliciously addictive mini roll-on fragrances, perfectly paired with a Fragrance Extending Primer. Designed for long-lasting wear, these travel-friendly scents can be layered, mixed, or worn individually, allowing you to create a fragrance that’s uniquely yours. Shop: $39 at Quick Flick.
Natio Stellar Eau de Parfum pays an aromatic homage to the million muses glittering in an inky southern sky. Gently gleaming, Stellar shimmers with celestial magic and mystery. In composition, sparkling top notes of tangerine, grapefruit and bergamot illuminate a graceful heart of enchanted garden blooms and aromatic woods, waning gently over time into creamy vanilla, sweet musk and soft moss. Shop: $39.95 at Myer.
CIRCA Alchemy Relax Lavender & Geranium Fragrance Diffuser is formulated with DreamScentz™ technology to help optimise your sleep through the power of fragrance. Lavender and pear unfold with aromatic warmth, while geranium, sage, amber and musk gently cocoon the senses, working with Givaudan DreamScentz™ technology to create a home that feels soothed, serene and perfectly ready for restful nights. Shop: $52.95 at Myer.
Giorgio Armani Si Eau de Parfum Intense is designed to empower the modern woman with irresistible confidence. Opening with the sweetness of blackcurrant nectar, the heart reveals a floral bouquet infused with rose damascena and davana essential oil notes and the base of bourbon vanilla and a hint of black tea bring forth a velvety warmth, creating an enduring trail that leaves a lasting impression. Shop: $320 at David Jones.
Header image credit: Aeris Style, Giorgio Armani, @badgalriri, SIMKA, @haileybieber, @sofiagrainge, OPI, DU'IT, Elizabeth Arden and Weleda.
