Mother’s Day Gift Guide: Thoughtful Items Under $500
There’s something in this gift guide for every mother, or mother figure in your life. And, there’s something for every budget in this guide that any woman will like, from a stylist kaftan, the sweetest body lotion from a luxury Belgian brand, the ideal jacket for hiking, a book about one of history’s most gifted artists, and much more…
My Paloma Japanese Bamboo Kaftan $502
The Australian brand started by Eliana Gamboa, of Peruvian roots is founded on beauty, heritage, and detail, meshed in the autumn days by the Pacific Ocean and the Peruvian coastline. Her mother, grandmother, and aunt are her muses and their keen eyes for detail in weaving are what she built My Paloma on. Just explore the silhouettes. They catch the eye, they’re detailed, they’re feminine, they’re warm, and they’re stylish. The one size fits all kaftan combines a flattering wrap silhouette with midi length and voluminous balloon sleeves. The coordinating self-fabric belt cinches at the waist, creating definition and movement.
Dr.Jart+Hydro Firming Korean Face Mask with Hydrolyzed Collagen $10
Mom will love this face mask that’s focused on deep hydration and improving skin elasticity. Within one hour it turns from opaque to clear, transforming the face into plump and bouncy skin. The low molecular weight Hydrolyzed Collagen and Hyaluronic Acid fortifies the skin’s barrier, which will make mom happy.
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Dries Van Noten Vanille Camouflage $400
Ever heard of green vanilla? Chances are mom hasn’t either but she’ll be intrigued by it and other notes of Cypress, Fig Accord, Ylang Ylang, Vanilla Bourbon, and Ambery Woods- just ot name a few. All ingredients are 90% naturally derived. ““It’s so unusual to see a vanilla in its very original shape, and so green! This is exactly what the fragrance translates,” explains perfumer Alexandra Monet in notes. There’s something sweet and childlike about the fragrance. It draws one in, and it would also be the perfect gift for a little girl due to its sweet notes. And, the bottle is an expression of art with its deep green glass and porcelain pattern with water color flowers towards the base of the bottle is mesmerizing in its own right.
Dries Van Noten Pepper & Rose Body Lotion ($100)
The body lotions come in a non-greasy formula that hydrates the skin, and smooths. There are three fragrances: Soie & Amber, Basil & Hinoki, and Pepper & Rose. Perfect for mom, it leaves the skin comfortable all day, as well as makes it feel smooth. The lotions come in a gradient-lacquered glass bottle, refillable, and recyclable.
Terracea Women’s Vinda Thermal Insulated Jacket $150
Made with lightweight Premium Eco ClusterLoft Synthetic Insulation, it’s a jacket designed to keep mom’s warm, wheter she’s going the morning commute drop off, or out for a night skiing run. The jacket has a large utility pocket for her phone, a snack or two, or whatever mom may need. It features underarm vents, zippered handwarmer pockets, adjustable hem cinch cord tighteners.
Clark’s DNA-42 Clinicalift™ Serum $150
DNA-42 Clinicalift™ Serum is the first expression of Amalfi Born Biotechnology™, that includes Clark’s proprietary research platform developed along the mineral-rich coastline of the Amalfi Coast. Designed around the skin’s natural 42-day turnover cycle, it will stimulate collagen, do cellular repair, and provide structural renewal. The high-performance serum clinically engineered to visibly lift, densify, and restore skin by activating regeneration at its source.
Dolce&Gabbana Beauty Glow-Refresh Basil Cleanser $52
The lightweight serum-like texture gives a refreshing and hydrating feel. It’s clinically proven to hydrate the skin after 14 days due to the Basil Water, Glycerin, and Allantoin. The cleanser removes makeup and UV filters that leaves the complexion soft. Housed in a feminine nude pink bottle, with a trimmed gold band. It’s design is sleek and luxurious that will make mom, or the mother figure in your life feel regal as she starts her day smelling oh-so uniquely fresh.
Muzeo’s Poème Assorted Box (9-piece, 12 oz.) $60
Mom will delight in these Parisian fruit jelly candies (known as Pâtes de Fruit). Around since 1957, the jewel-toned candies in Moreello cherry, Corsican lemon, and Williams pear is fruity in essence sans the heaviness. The texture is tender and structured rather than creamy or rich, and is another option to a box of chocolate.
Makeup By Mario The Neutrals Eye Shadow Palette $69
Inside you will find shades ranging from Soft Cream, Pale Mauve, and Intense Black. The palette is a nod to 90s neutrals, it naturally enhances the eyes, and it pairs well with most fashion looks. What’s nice is that it guarantees to fit every skin town with a featherweight matte finish.
Lisa Hanna The Moisture Crème $90 (1.7 FL Oz)
A clinically tested treatment cream formulated with Quantum ReCP Technology™ to restore hydration, strengthen the skin barrier, and improve elasticity. It’s part of the Age Intelligently system, it integrates into lamellar and basal structures to reinforce skin resilience beneath the surface while maintaining lightweight comfort at the barrier.
Tilt Grip Stick Hydrating Lip Treatment $26
This lip treatment has two new shades: Desert Menu and Heart to Heart. The former comes in a delicious deep mocha and the latter in rich cherry red. What’s nice about this product is that it can be worn as sheer or in a heavier look. Powered by the brand’s proprietary Tilt Calm Complex™, Grip Stick is formulated to soften and soothe dry and sensitive lips due to the colloidal oatmeal, shea butter, and ceramide NP. It has the Arthritis Foundation Ease of Use Certification, and has been recognized by the National Psoriasis Foundation.
Yale University Press’ Raphael: Sublime Poetry $75
Raphael (Raffaello di Giovanni Santi; 1483–1520) is unquestionably one of the most important artists of the Italian Renaissance. Despite living only thirty-seven years, he quickly emerged as a peer to both Leonardo and his avowed rival, Michelangelo. Raphael: Sublime Poetry spans his short but spectacular life and career, from his early training amid the culture of his native Urbino, through his prolific years in Florence, to his final, magnificent decade at the papal court in Rome. Though Raphael is best known for his meteoric success as a painter, draftsman, designer, and architect, this catalogue highlights his equal accomplishments as a humanist, antiquarian, and poet.
DECORTÉ Loose Powder Translucent Setting Powder
Founded by Kozaburo Kobayashi in 1970, Decorté is skincare brand that shook up things in the beauty industry due to its science + unique textures. This lightweight powder provides a matte finish, and blends well on the skin.
Gucci 509 Rosso Ancora, Rouge à Lèvres Mat Lipstick $50
If you’ve been in the red elevator at The Savoy in London then you’ll resonate with this lipstick. The Savoy is where the brand’s founder Guccio Gucci worked as a porter in the late 19th century, and was inspired to start his own luggage brand, after handling luxury bags of the hotel’s guests. The creamy matte texture of the lipstick is infused with passion and irreverent glamour, making a bold statement with its long-lasting, velvety finish. The formula is enriched with rich pigments and hydrating oils, delivering intense color and a lightweight feel for confident wear.
