Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2022: Anti-aging Essentials Every Mum Needs in Their Skincare Routine
Sure, you could get your mum a bouquet of flowers that look beautiful on her kitchen counter like you do every year, or you could create a Mother’s Day hamper filled with skincare gifts that make her feel beautiful no matter her age, and that’s priceless.
As we age, so does our skin. Collagen and elastin levels in the skin begin to drop, and the rate of skin cell turnover slows down, meaning we can say goodbye to our once youthful complexion if we don’t take action. But mums are pretty busy human beings raising other human beings and don’t have the time to browse anti-aging skincare. So, we’ve done all the hard work for you and put together a selection of luxury Mother’s Day presents that’ll slip right into her skincare routine. You’re welcome.
SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 - €145,00
First up in our Mother’s Day gift guide is Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 by SkinCeuticals, because every mum needs a top-tier moisturiser in their skincare routine. If your mum is always on the go, this multitasking moisturiser is a total dream for active mums who need a quick, yet effective solution. It’s specially formulated to firm, smooth, and plump mature skin, whilst hydrating, restoring surface lipids, and strengthening the skin’s barrier to reduce water loss – what more could she want this Mother’s Day? Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 can truly do it all, just like your mum who’s basically superwoman.
SkinCeuticals Double Defense C E Ferulic + Ultra Facial Defense SPF 50+ - €200,00 €160,00
If you’re on the lookout for a bargain whilst shopping for skincare gifts for your mum, look no further than this gift set by SkinCeuticals that features full-sized Double Defence C E Ferulic and Ultra Facial Defense SPF 50+. C E Ferulic is a potent serum enriched with 15% pure vitamin C, 1% vitamin E, and 0.5% ferulic acid to boost free radical protection and fight the skins of aging.
Mums deserve the very best, so for maximum protection, Ultra Facial Defense SPF 50+ sunscreen shields your skin from UVA and UVB rays without leaving behind a sticky residue that puts most of us, especially mums who don’t have the time to let it absorb, off wearing sunscreen.
MEDIK8 Illuminating Eye Balm - €35,00
But what about gift ideas for mums who still stay out late? This Illuminating Eye Balm will be your mum’s secret weapon to eliminate dark circles and tired-looking eyes, wherever she may be. Swipe across the under eyes and eyelids to hit refresh and achieve beautifully bright, non-puffy eyes.
The formula features different weights of hyaluronic acid and glycerin to hydrate the deeper layers of skin, smoothing out texture and dehydration lines for an overall perkier, wide-awake look that says you stayed at home and got your full 8 hours of sleep last night, even if you didn’t. We won’t tell if you don’t.
SkinCeuticals Advanced Pigment Corrector - €98,00 €80,00
For mums that spent a little too much time in the sun when they were younger (so, like, most of them), SkinCeuticals Advanced Pigment Corrector is just what the doctor ordered for a Mother’s Day hamper. The lightweight lotion will soften the appearance of harsh skin discoloration caused by sun exposure, hormones, and the ageing process with gentle exfoliation and skin brightening technology. With Advanced Pigment Corrector, you can gift her the confidence to embrace her natural beauty and go bare-faced – get ready to outshine your siblings this Mother’s Day!
SkinCeuticals Resveratrol BE - €152,00
To enhance your mum’s beauty sleep after a busy day of, well, being a mum, SkinCeuticals Resveratrol BE is one of our favourite luxury Mother’s Day skincare presents. The indulgent night treatment contains three powerful antioxidants, including resveratrol, baicalin, and pure vitamin E to beautify the skin whilst you catch up on Z’s. Resveratrol BE neutralises free radicals, reduces the signs of aging, and turns up the glow all before the AM.
Plus, it’s suitable for all skin types so you don’t have to ask what hers is before placing it in a Mother’s Day hamper, because let’s be real, she probably doesn’t know either.
SkinBetter Science AlphaRet Overnight Cream 30ml - €135,00
This overnight cream is the ideal gift for skincare lovers this Mother’s Day as it contains a potent, yet gentle combination of retinoid and AHA (lactic acid, for any newbies out there) that’ll reduce the effects of photodamaged skin at home without causing irritation.
Apply daily before bed for smoother fine lines and wrinkles, improved tone and elasticity, and the support of collagen production. With SkinBetter Science AlphaRet Overnight Cream, she can quite literally sleep the years off and wake up refreshed.
Dr. Laura Clinic Gift Voucher - €50,00-€500,00
If you simply can’t decide from our selection of skincare gifts for mums (we did spoil you for choice), give her a gift voucher for Dr. Laura Clinic that she’s guaranteed to be grateful for. They can be purchased in the clinic if you’d prefer a physical gift card, or online if you’ve left it right till the last minute (no judgement). Our gift cards can be redeemed on any skincare products or treatments of her choice.