Hello hello hello! Mother's Day is just around the corner, and I couldn't be more excited to share my thoughts as there are many new fabulous launches! Considering summer is approaching fast (although not fast enough!) we are beginning to see new, colourful products that suit the upcoming season. It seems that our spirits have been lifted due to the change in climate and the hope that warmer weather awaits.
That being said, let's focus on our Moms. They do so much for us - from giving us life, to raising us to become strong, kind and giving individuals. I have hand-picked some of my favourite Mother's Day gifts to share with you today.
Please note that all the gifts I talk about are available at Sephora. Now let's give back!
Korres Firm Believer Black Pine Collection, $85
This special gift contains the newest collection from Korres. As some of you may have already read, I truly adore Korres products. Their formulations are among the most environmentally friendly and skin compatible available today, utilizing active natural extracts with antioxidant and skin-transforming benefits for clinically proven results.
This three-step system includes a lightweight Day Cream that quickly absorbs into skin and wears beautifully under makeup, a rich and concentrated Night Cream that works while you sleep to deliver results by morning, and an instantly lifting and de-puffing Eye Cream that can be used day or night.
The active ingredient in these products is Black Pine; known to support the connective tissue retaining skin firmness and resilience. They feature the soft scent of warm wood and sensuous vanilla that will leave skin feeling refreshed, soft to the touch and radiant beyond belief.
*Note: These products are free from parabens, sulfates and phthalates.
Tocca Beauty, Girls On The Go - $18
I first discovered Tocca while in a little soap shop on Locke St. in Hamilton, ON. The shop is called Pure, and if you happen to find yourself in Hamilton, I recommend you stop by. I was drawn to these beautiful Italian fragrances immediately, as they are extremely feminine, floral and whimsical. I always appreciate sets like these, as you get to try a number of scents. The fragrances included in this kit are: Stella, Cleopatra, Simone and Florence.
Stella is a fragrance that attracts your senses with a flirtatious, fresh essence. The classic scent perfectly captures the refreshing and uplifting spirit of the Italian blood orange with its slightly sweet, fresh scent.
Cleopatra captivates the senses. It is infused with the crisp, fresh scent of juicy grapefruit and soothing cucumber used in the legendary queen’s beauty rituals.
Sparkling notes of the tropical frangipani flower cut through the salt sea air, as Simone unfolds into creamy layers of watermelon, ylang ylang, and blonde woods.
Florence is an alluring combination of Italian bergamot and crushed violet petals. Ivory gardenia combined with blonde wood evokes a sophisticated and feminine scent that conjures the elegance of a Parisian sophisticate.
L'Occitane Beautiful Hands Set, $35
I was fortunate enough to try these products when my lovely boyfriend came home with a gift set for me around Christmas time. I found that L'Occitane hand creams were especially moisturizing and beautifully scented. This makes for a fabulous Mother's Day gift because a woman could always use a hand cream; whether it's in her purse, on her desk or simply by her night stand.
This set contains a trio of delicately scented hand creams enriched with shea butter for silky-smooth, hydrated, and protected hands on the go—even after washing. Your Mom will be able to treat her hands to more nourished, protected, and moisturized skin with these three portable creams in addictive scents: mouth-watering and delicious almond, comforting, warm, and clean shea butter, and delicate, fruity, and floral Fleurs de Cerisier L'Eau.
A gift that certainly won't go unused!
Dior Addict It-Lash And Lipstick Set - $32
As I always say, all you need is lips and lashes! This bad boy is a must-have duo with Dior’s Addict It-Lash Mascara and Addict Lipstick for a modern day look. Mom can refresh her eye and lip look with this fabulous, fashion-forward set. I find that a lot of women are afraid to put on a bold lipstick because they feel that the look is "too young." Please... let's not have our beautiful Moms believe this nonsense!
As far as mascara goes, every woman can make use of it. She will be able to add volume and length to her lashes while giving her eyes a modern-day, doe-eyed appeal with Addict It-Lash Mascara.
She can then swipe on the mini Addict Lipstick #578 in Diorkiss—a breakthrough formula with high-shine that’s perfect for finishing off a luxe look.
Don't forget to tell your Mom she looks beautiful on this special day.
Make Up For Ever, Artist Palette Volume 1 – Nudes, $49
My eyes nearly popped out of my skull when I saw this gorgeous palette. Neutral shades are always safe when choosing a palette for someone else because they are the most universal and popular picks! This palette features the coveted, easy-to-use Artist Shadow formula for endless eye looks—ranging from beautifully natural to highly artistic. With its advanced gel-powder formula blended with ultrafine pigments, each nude shade leaves a smooth, even finish that leaves lids ultra-saturated with highly-blendable, lasting colour.
If you are buying this for your Mom and feel as if she doesn't have a ton of experience applying eye shadow - not to worry! This palette includes illustrated, step-by-step application techniques by MAKE UP FOR EVER’s founder and creative director, Dany Sanz, to help your Mom sweep on a number of eye-catching looks.
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I want to end this post by saying that Mother's Day is very important. It's not just about gift giving and material things, but also about showing our Moms just how thankful we are to have them, and that we appreciate them to the very fullest.
I wish all the Mother's out there a relaxing, fabulous day!
Cheers,
dear lady