Because mums deserve something special.
This value pack contains six full-sized versions of Ultra Violette’s essential products.Source:BodyAndSoul
From luxurious wellness and beauty products to clever fitness gadgets, we’ve rounded up the best gifts that special woman in your life would love to unwrap on Mother’s Day.
Yep, it’s that time of the year again when we’re gearing up to celebrate that incredible woman in your life on Mother’s Day. Unfortunately, many of us tend to leave things to the last minute and end up dashing out to the supermarket for a bunch of flowers and a box of chocolates the morning of.
But repeat after me: this will not be you this year.
Thanks to the wonderful world of the internet, finding and buying the perfect present that reflects how much you care for her doesn’t even require you to leave the house and some can be delivered in a matter of days, hours or even minutes.
If you’re stuck for gift ideas, don’t stress. We’ve got your gifting needs sorted here for every type of mum — from the fitness fanatics to the self-care queens and the mums who deserve a wellness booster.
Whether you’re buying a gift a few weeks ahead (hello, please share your organisational tips) or it’s the night before Mother’s Day, keep scrolling for the perfect present your mum will absolutely adore.
Fitbit has become synonymous with making the world’s best fitness trackers and the new Charge 5 will prove to you exactly why your mum needs this in her life.
Some standout new features include a built-in GPS, an electrodermal activity sensor that measures small electrical changes in your skin’s sweat level to track your body’s response to stress and an electrocardiogram that checks for signs of astral fibrillation. It can even guide mum through a post-workout meditation. Honestly, pretty incredible for such a tiny device.
With an always-on colour touch screen, a more refined design and additional health-tracking features, Fitbit’s Charge 5 is a major upgrade over its predecessor and quite possibly the brand’s best fitness tracker to date.
What to know more - you can read a full review on news.com.au.
If there’s one thing your mum will get more use out of other than her iPhone, it’s these Apple AirPod Pros.
AirPods are one of the most popular type of earphones on the market and speaking from personal experience, they definitely live up to the hype (they’ve also made for the best gifts I’ve given to loved ones). With a wireless charging case, comfortable silicone ear tips (available in three sizes), transparency mode, immersive sound quality and noise-cancelling capabilities, everything has been packed into these tiny AirPods.
In terms of battery life, these sweat-resistant pods offer you four and a half hours of listening time on one charge and over 24 hours with multiple charges using the petite pocket-sized case. Bottom line: If your mum is an Apple devotee, these will definitely be a non-negotiable.
Level up your mum’s fitness game with these stylish 0.5kg weighted ankle/wrist weights. Balas are the OGs of chic bangle-esque weights you now see all over your social media feeds. The eye-catching Bala design stepped away from the old Jazzercise-era styles, blurring the lines between fitness and fashion, but aside from their beautiful aesthetics, the comfort and fit is also unsurpassed. Regardless of the size of your mum’s ankles or wrists, Balas will fit without chafing or scraping her so you don’t have to stress about picking the perfect size for her.
If you’re located in Australia, getting your hands on Balas isn’t as difficult as it used to be a year or two ago — the 0.5kg Bangles in the core colours are now available on Amazon. Word of advice: they do tend to sell out incredibly quickly so run, don’t walk.
Make mum’s workouts as comfortable as possible by buying her a supportive pair of running shoes, like the Nike React Infinity Run Flyknit 3. The React Infinity line has become a staple of Nike’s running range and is one of their most tested shoes. As a result, it has garnered a reputation as the go-to performance shoe for every athletic level.
Now, the newest iteration, the Flyknit 3, boasts a luxurious cushioning that will literally make your mum feel like she’s bouncing on clouds. Nike amped up the React foam in the rocker-shaped midsole to provide extra support at every stage in each stride and they’ve also designed it with a wider base to give the shoe inherent stability. Plus, they’ve incorporated an advanced lightweight Flyknit upper for breathability and even more support.
If your mum struggles to find a comfortable sports bra that’s supportive, isn’t restrictive and seamlessly moulds to her upper body shape, look no further than Under Armour’s Infinity High Heather Sports Bra. This may be the most universally flattering bra you can find, regardless of bust or rib size. Whether your mum wears it while running, sweating it out in a HIIT session or just in replacement of her everyday bra, this will have her feeling supported in all the right places.
As one customer wrote: “I am absolutely in love with this bra. It does not bounce and holds everything in place, no matter how intense the workout is. In fact I wear this bra for not just sports but for work or running errands. No bra can match this.”
Another person commented: “This bra is awesomely designed! It’s super supportive yet feels as though you’re wearing almost nothing!”
Other notable features adored by customers include the adjustable criss-cross straps for a custom fit, the easy hook-and-eye closure, the mesh panels for added breathability, the sweat-wicking fabric and the specially-moulded one-piece padding for ultimate comfort and added coverage.
It’s easy enough to go into any ordinary department store or chemist and pick the first fragrance you see, but we believe choosing the perfect perfume for a special person in your life is an art. It goes beyond selecting one purely based on scent — taking into consideration the profile, quality and nature of the perfume as well as the brand’s ethos are all just as important. Australian brand SŚAINT encapsulates and executes all of these crucial features to create fragrances that not only smell superb but are also cruelty-free, clean, handcrafted and gender-neutral. Their core range consists of four signature scents - Twenty Two, Cosmic Bang (our personal favourite!), Smokeshow and Modus Vivendi - with each offering a truly unique experience. If we could describe any person who wears a SŚAINT unisex perfume, it would be “bold and beautiful” — and TBH, that sounds a lot like your incredible mum.
Also, can we also talk about how affordable a 100ml SŚAINT perfume is? Ahh, *chefs kiss*.
We can guarantee having flawless skin is definitely on mum’s wishlist and The Ordinary’s The Bright Set can deliver just that. In the pack, she’ll find four best-selling products — Squalene Cleanser, Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG, Ethylated Ascorbic Acid 15% Solution and Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution. All of these stellar skincare products work together to gently cleanse the skin and provide mild exfoliation for visible clarity, target the look of dark undereye circles and promote radiant, healthy-looking skin.
Mum will want to be fighting visible signs of ageing (who isn’t, really?), which is why you’ll definitely be in her good books when you give her this Biologi bundle. The Bc Refresh Cleanser and Bm Regenerate Anti-Ageing Serum included in the bundle both contain vital phyto-actives and micronutrients to cleanse, protect and nourish the skin, all while fighting visible signs of ageing. We love Biologi products because they’re made from 100 per cent active plant serums, which means they work powerfully to get the job done but are also gentle enough to use on the most sensitive of skins. All products are also Australian-made, vegan and not tested on animals, which definitely ticks all our boxes — and mum’s, too.
As the name suggests, this is exactly what mum deserves to unbox on Mother’s Day: the “perfect pamper pack”. This gift set includes four Firming Peptide Hydrogel Masks, which prep, prime and plump the skin, as well as six Anti-Ageing Gold Eye Masks that are enriched with a nourishing formula to hydrate, tone and banish any crow’s feet. It also comes packed in a cute vegan leather makeup bag mum will definitely want to reuse as her cosmetic travel pouch.
And if you’re feeling super generous, you can also gift her Aceology’s famous Ice Globe Facial Massagers because as you probably know already, she deserves it.
Mum has always been the one constantly reminding you to apply sunscreen, so now it’s time to return the favour and gift her this skincare set from one of the world’s biggest cult beauty brands Ultra Violette.
This value pack contains six full-sized versions of Ultra Violette’s essential products for the face, body and lips — including Queen, Supreme, Clean, Lean, Extreme and a Sheen Screen Lip Balm. It truly is the perfect present for the mum who is obsessed with Ultra Violette or even the mum who has no idea what the brand is about but wants to future-proof her skin with only the best sunscreen products.
Show mum how much you appreciate how hard she works by gifting her with a foot massager. This blissful device carries a plethora of health benefits like improving circulation, reducing stress and tension, easing pain and stimulating muscles. Not to mention it’s the most relaxing way to end the day.
This Renpho massager boasts a 4.4-star average and over 7.4k five-star reviews on Amazon alone. Certain features customers find particularly outstanding include the three massage methods (rotating ball, rolling stock and heating) and three intensities for a completely personalised deep-kneading Shiatsu foot massage. There’s also the sleek remote control and touch panel that makes it easy to use as well as the removable washable cloth in the foot chambers for easy cleaning.
If your mum has never had the honour of sleeping in silk bed sheets, prepare her to be amazed when she uses this Slip Silk Pillowcase. Slip’s OG pillowcase was the product that started the whole silk bedding trend back in 2004 and has since transformed millions of people’s lives for the better. What makes Slip’s dermatologist-approved pillowcases different to the rest is the unique ‘slipsilk’ material it’s made from — the specially-commissioned material has been developed to produce the “ultimate combination of shine, thickness, softness and durability” that has been shown to create 43 per cent less friction and absorb significantly less face cream, on average, compared to cotton pillowcases.
Slip’s pillowcases come in a stellar lineup of beautiful colours and limited edition prints so we highly recommend giving yourself ample amount of time to decide on the perfect one for your mum. And while you’re at it, why not get one for yourself, too?
The UFO 2 is Swedish brand Foreo’s latest and greatest addition to at-home masking and LED devices. The brand, made famous by their cult cleansing brushes, has created this smart mask device that combines light therapy with the power of Korean skincare.
The concept involves picking one of their masks that deals with your skin concern or desired outcome (our favourite is the detoxifying and purifying Green Tea mask), attaching it to the device, then over the next 90 seconds working the mask into your skin while the device uses dermal technology to help penetrate and improve skin quality. Within those 90 seconds, it also uses Thermo-Therapy, Cryo-Therapy and T-Sonic pulsations. The result is a more radiant and firmer-looking complexion, smaller pores and a reduction in the appearance of redness on the skin’s surface.
Despite the dear price tag, you’ll basically be gifting that special lady a never-ending professional facial she can do at any time and in the comfort of her own home.
With over 1,385 stellar reviews on Amazon Australia alone, you know you simply can’t go wrong with this epilator from Braun for mum. It’s the world’s first smart epilator, made with innovative pressure sensor technology that guides epilation to give more control and removes more hairs in one stroke. Built to be used in and out of the shower, it also features a 40 per cent wider head that removes four times shorter hairs when compared to wax. As for those smaller areas that are hard to reach and the sensitive regions on the face and bikini area, it comes with seven extra attachments (including a facial cap and bikini styler) to cover all bases.
Users have raved about its long battery life, the fact that it’s completely cordless (making it perfect for travel), and how impressed they’ve been after experiencing minimal pain and no irritation.
One user commented: “I usually suffer from irritation after shaving and I always get at least one cut. I didn’t get cut and I had NO irritation.”
And while the price may deter you at first glance, divide the cost by the number of times mum will be using it and you’ll realise it’s well worth it. As one user explains: “After reading lots of reviews, I made peace with the fact it might be a little painful but not only would I stop my waste by using disposable razors, I also won’t have to fork out every month for waxing. In the end, the cost of this gadget outweighs the cost of waste to the environment and dent on the wallet due to waxing.”
A voucher for a fancy massage treatment is a very nice gesture but there’s no denying the fact that it can be a pricey gift that, well, doesn’t actually last that long. So, why not gift mum a massage she can have anywhere at any time?
The HoMedics handheld massager will do just that and is the perfect gift that will relieve all her sore muscles and bodily aches and pains.
Unlike powerful and expensive massage guns on the market, this device actually provides a more gentle touch, creating a relaxing and soothing recovery session. It’s cordless and USB rechargeable for convenience, has a one-hour run time on maximum speed and comes with a storage bag to keep the kit nice and tidy. It also comes with three massage heads - round, conical and U-shaped - and operates at three intensity levels.
Help your mum radiate from the inside out and feel her absolute best with this special bundle containing two of The Beauty Chef’s best-selling products. Glow and Gut Primer are gut-loving goodies that work to nourish the insides with an abundance of pre and probiotics and are also packed with skin-loving ingredients to aid with collagen production. It’s the perfect Mother’s Day gift that’ll show her how much you truly care about her and her health.
If your mum is someone who struggles to fall and stay asleep, a weighted blanket could be the solution to all her woes. Weighted blankets are heavier than regular blankets with the idea that the additional pressure has a soothing effect on the user. While there are many versions available on the market, we recommend this one from Buzio. This blanket has a 4.7-star average rating and over 500 five-star reviews on Amazon alone. It features an ultra-soft fleece top and a plush Sherpa reverse so it’s extra snuggly and warm. Plus, it’s available in three different weights - 5.5kg, 7kg and 9kg - and two different colours so there’s one for every mum.
Ultrasonic diffusers have gained a lot of popularity in recent years as they’ve proven to be a beneficial aromatherapy device that improves sleep and stress issues. We especially love this Asakuki diffuser as it’s also a humidifier, meaning it can improve air and atmosphere quality. There’s a 500ml water tank that’s easy to clean and doesn’t require constant refilling thanks to its large size, as well as a safety auto-switch that prevents overheating. But what’s really cool about it is that your mum can alternate between seven different LED light colours to suit the vibe of any and every room.
As much as we’d all love to treat our mums with a trip to Hawaii, it’s not the most realistic of presents. What you can do instead, is recreate a tropical island holiday in her own home with this Circa candle. The incredible scent has tropical layers of sweet mango and papaya interwoven with passionfruit, sweet Jasmine and sensuous notes of Musk and Vanilla. It’s utterly delicious.
All you need to do is simply burn the candle, sit mum down and make her a cocktail — Mother’s Day is sorted.
You know mum only deserves the best so, when it comes to the world of blenders, that means getting her a NutriBullet.
The brand is renowned for their lineup of innovative, high quality and incredibly powerful machines, which blend food and extract nutrients in seconds. While the GO is small, it packs almost the same strength found in the brand’s larger appliances. It has 700 watts of power to crush and blitz the hardest of ingredients, comes with durable 370ml Tritan cups that won’t crack or break in her bag and offers up to 20 blending cycles before needing to be recharged.
If you’ve left your Mother’s Day gift to the last minute, don’t stress. There are plenty of outlets like Amazon and The Iconic that offer speedy same-day, next-day and express delivery options. Online florists also have fast shipping options.
Otherwise, you can always email a gift. For example, a voucher from a spa service or a dining voucher can instantly be sent via email.
Flowers are always a nice gesture to gift on Mother’s Day but unfortunately, a beautiful bouquet will turn into wilted brown leaves in a matter of days. If you’re after an easy present idea that’ll put a smile on her dial (and will actually last years), the above examples cover everything from beauty to fitness. If you’re looking for even more options, you can find plenty of excellent gift ideas and limited edition Mother’s Day packs at Myer, The Iconic, Sephora and Adore Beauty.
Looking for more gift ideas? We’ve previously rounded up the best zodiac-inspired gifts for the star sign fanatic in your life. Plus, the best vegan gifts to buy your plant-based pals for any occasion. Ready to shop? Check out our coupons page for all the latest and greatest deals.
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