Dior’s J’adore Intense parfum is directly inspired by Rihanna’s essence, featuring notes of apricot, ylang-ylang, honey, and sandalwood. “The kids say Rihanna is Mother, and who doesn’t want to smell like Mother?” Bazaar beauty director Jenna Rosenstein says of the buzzy scent. And since J’adore Intense works in any season with a few spritzes going a long way, it’s the gift that keeps on giving.
Not only can she get the perfect red lip, but she also doesn’t have to run to the bathroom to apply it, thanks to this refillable makeup bundle from Guerlain. After selecting a unique case style, choose a lipstick shade she’ll love from the brand’s satin or velvet collections to complete your surprise. You can even have the built-in mirror engraved with your friend’s initials to make the gift extra thoughtful.
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The name of this popular body serum says it all. Lightweight and plant-based, its formula provides the perfect amount of hydration for the skin without feeling uncomfortably sticky. Housed in an easy-to-spray bottle, its formula absorbs quickly and features a woody blend of leather and cashmere musk for soothing stress relief in minutes.
This customizable bamboo-and-cellulose-acetate hairbrush will stand out from the others in her collection. Whether you decide to personalize it with a set of angel numbers, the word “Mom,” or your favorite aunt’s initials, its Swarovski crystal detailing is sure to make it an extra-special gift.
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A great skincare routine starts with a gentle yet hardworking cleanser, and this one from Chanel checks all the boxes. The gel texture transitions to an oil with skin contact, and later to a milk when lathered with water, removing dirt and makeup with ease. And once it’s rinsed off, her skin will feel instantly refreshed.
Speaking of your giftee’s regular cleansing routine, this set of six cotton terry face towels from Sweet July is likely the surprise they didn’t even know they needed. The brand designated its light-colored towels for morning use and its dark-colored towels for makeup removal, creating a no-brainer system they’ll use again and again.
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The Dries Van Noten fan in your circle will enjoy mixing and matching four of its beloved fragrances for weeks on end. From the chestnut gourmand Soie Malaquais to the osmanthus- and suede-noted Fleur de Mal eau de parfum, we’re betting they’ll get plenty of compliments on how great they smell.
If you’ve decided against a bouquet this year, consider wrapping up a tube of this restorative jasmine and Damask Rose hand cream for Mother’s Day instead. “I never leave home without a tube of hand cream in my bag—as someone who is a diligent hand washer, my skin is prone to dryness, especially during the cooler months,” fashion commerce editor Michella Ore previously explained of the bodycare staple. “I’ve used Flamingo Estate’s original Rich Cream before and loved how soft and silky it left my hands, so I was excited to try the new scented version. Unsurprisingly, it smells heavenly, like a warm bed of roses.”
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If your grandmother usually opts to do her nails at home, upgrade her experience with these sophisticated nail files from Hermès (and as an extra gifting tip, digital director Izzy Grinspan is also a fan of the brand’s nail polish). Packaged in its iconic orange box, the set includes 12 individual files made of poplar wood, with two grain types on each side for an even shape.
Here’s a coveted serum from Sisley Paris that brings the spa straight to her bathroom. “I’m already a big fan of Sisley’s Black Rose Collection (I have turned everyone in my family onto the Black Rose Mask), so I was excited to try the first-ever serum-like formula in the suite,” says beauty market and commerce editor Katie Intner of the brand’s Black Rose Concentrate serum. “The antioxidant-rich concentrate, which contains anthocyanins (known to fight skin damage from oxidative stress), vitamin B12, and the brand’s Black Rose molecular extract, works to fade dark spots, plump skin, and leave a dewy glow.”
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This shimmery body oil features Tory Burch’s Bazaar-approved Sublime fragrance and is the perfect addition to her warm-weather beauty essentials. The oil’s vitamin E, sunflower seed, and jojoba oil formula keeps skin feeling soft and supple, and serves as the perfect base when layering fragrance.
Unboxing this gilded six-pan eyeshadow palette is truly a gift in itself. And after your mom opens it up, she’ll discover pigmented shades inspired by the lavender tortoise shell tones of Lisa Eldridge’s British Shorthair cat, Betty Kitten. In addition to featuring a variety of colors and finishes to choose from, Mom can also swap out the shades in her palette over time, since they’re both refillable and magnetically secured to the compact.
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Just about anyone can appreciate the gift of hydrated lips, and this trio of clear and tinted balms from S’Able Labs not only keeps them smooth and nourished but also protected. Thanks to a blend of effective ingredients such as prickly pear, moringa, castor, and marula oils, the balms help stimulate collagen production while preventing trans-epidermal water loss.
I first spritzed on Carolina Herrera’s La Bomba eau de parfum ahead of the brand’s Spring 2026 ready-to-wear show in Madrid and quickly fell in love with its fruity-floral finish. The fragrance’s vibrant notes of dragon fruit, peony, and solar vanilla are equal parts uplifting and long-lasting. Plus, its sculptural butterfly-shaped bottle is designed to be displayed, meaning you’re really giving Mom two gifts in one.
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The ZIIP Halo 2.0 device gives your mom’s routine an extra edge. The viral microcurrent device works with an accompanying app to curate personalized treatments that address her needs, and includes three conductive gels for her to choose from—golden to plump, silver for hydration, and crystal for glow—to help her firm, brighten, and lift the skin.
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