Mother's Day beauty gifts to spoil your mother with this May
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Mother's Day is just around the corner (Sunday 11 May, for the particularly time-pressed). While it's ultimately a day to celebrate the mother figure in your life, and reflect upon the meaning of maternal love, there's no denying that the most resplenden Mother's Day beauty gifts can help to that end. Whether it's your mother's time-honoured lipstick bullet, or the latest palette she's complimented you on, a carefully chosen beauty gift is often a meaningful portal to self-care and boosted confidence.
With that in mind, allow yourself to be guided by Vogue Singapore's selection of the most delightful, luxe new beauty products on the market to take note of. In the skincare department, there's plenty of offerings—from Sulwhasoo's latest launch, The Ultimate S Cream Rich, to a multipurpose Dior balm and Sisley sun care that's ideal for any mother on the go. Then, consider the sublime pickings to adorn one's body and face with, from the heady warmth of Chloé's Cedrus Intense Eau de Parfum to the fail-proof vibrancy offered by Hourglass' Phantom Volumizing Glossy Balm, in any shade.
Without further adieu, scroll on to peruse the must-know Mother's Day beauty gifts of this season—sure to spoil and delight: Courtesy of Sulwhasoo
1 / 8 Sulwhasoo The Ultimate S Cream Rich
Housed in a bottle that's inspired by the traditional dimensions of a Korean moon jar, Sulwhasoo's newest skincare launch is a sublime gift from the inside out. This rich cream harnesses the nutrients of ginseng berry to lift the skin's contours while imparting hydration and a lasting glow.
Sulwhasoo The Ultimate S Cream Rich, $600 for 60ml, available at Sulwhasoo from 1 May. Courtesy of Chloé
2 / 8 Chloé Cedrus Intense Eau de Parfum
Trust Chloé to nail the brief for a fragrance that perfectly balances woody depth with an uplifting floral layer. This perfume plays on silky cedar alongside brightening notes of vetiver and pink peppercorns.
Chloé Cedrus Intense Eau de Parfum, $245 for 50ml, available at Chloé stockists including Sephora. Courtesy of Hourglass
3 / 8 Hourglass Phantom Volumizing Glossy Balm
For the mother in your life that's as efficient as she is elegant, look no further than this perennial classic from Hourglass. This hybrid of lip gloss and balm is packed with hydrating ingredients alongside colour that applies in a sheer layer of vibrancy.
Hourglass Phantom Volumizing Glossy Balm, $62, available at Sephora Courtesy of L'Occitane
4 / 8 L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil
Another indulgent classic, L'Occitane's best-selling Almond Shower Oil turns an everyday shower into a sensorially luxe ritual. The aroma of almonds, as well as the softness imparted by this enveloping oil, lingers for hours on the body.
L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil, $43 for 250ml, available at L'Occitane Courtesy of Dior
5 / 8 Dior Limited Edition Le Baume with Case
An artful accessory—and a multi-use lifesaver. Dior's Le Baume is enriched with the likes of squalene, jojoba oil and shea butter to nourish dryness on the body, hands and lips. In a covetable limited edition offering, it's now housed in an adorable pink case that will elevate any outfit or handbag.
Dior Limited Edition Le Baume with Case, $120, available at Dior Courtesy of Fenty Beauty
6 / 8 Fenty Beauty Hella Thicc Volumizing Mascara
Mascara is among the more personal of beauty buys—but the gift of voluminous, lifted lashes will never disappoint. Fenty Beauty's popular Hella Thicc Volumizing Mascara is newly available in a soft brown, Let'z Be Blunt, that enhances all lash types with its bold, budge-proof formula.
Fenty Beauty Hella Thicc Volumizing Mascara, $33 for 10ml, available at Sephora Courtesy of Slip
7 / 8 Slip Contour Lovely Lashes Sleep Mask
Sleep—a precious commodity that's far too rare for the best of us. Perhaps nobody knows this better than a time-stretched mum. This slumber-enhancing gift is ideal for those with eyelash extensions, as its interior contours provide plenty of space for lashes to sit within during beauty sleep.
Slip Contour Lovely Lashes Sleep Mask in Wildflower, $80, available at Escentials Courtesy of Sisley
8 / 8 Sisley Sunleÿa Anti-Aging Sun Care SPF50+
For the woman that has her summer holidays booked, Sisley's latest launch—a powerful, skincare-boosted SPF—makes for the perfect accompaniment. While UVA/UVB filters shield the skin under harsh sunlight, naturally derived ingredients simultaneously work to correct visible signs of ageing.
Sisley Sunleÿa Anti-Aging Sun Care SPF50+, $350 for 50ml, available at Sisley
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