Special Gifts for Mother's Day and Beyond

Experts from Vichy, Dermablend, La-Roche Posay and SkinCeuticals are here to share their top gifts picks, perfect for any mom.

It’s that time of year again and chances are that you’re still looking for the perfect present. Instead of flowers or jewelry, why not give her the gift of healthy, beautiful skin? Take a look at our favorite skin care solutions every mom will love.

For the Over-Protective Mom: SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic

If she worried about you non-stop (and still does), it’s likely your mother also cares about protecting her skin from environmental damage. Give her peace of mind and help her improve fine lines,wrinkles, uneven skin tone and loss of firmness with this potent daily vitamin C serum. Proven to neutralize the free radicals generated by UVA/UVB rays, infrared radiation (IR) and pollution, this award-winning blend of 15% pure L-ascorbic acid, vitamin E and ferulic acid works hand-in-hand with sunscreen to create the ultimate shield against environmental aggressors.

For the Mom Who Likes to Be Comfy: SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2

If your mom loves curling up on the couch with a snugly blanket, she’d probably love a product that restores comfort to her skin. Formulated with the same ratio of lipids found naturally in the skin’s barrier, this lightweight yet nourishing anti-aging moisturizer works to alleviate discomfort associated with dry skin while improving the appearance of skin smoothness, firmness, radiance, visible pores and skin tone.

For the Mom Who Likes to Be Pampered: Vichy Double Glow Peel Face Mask

If spa days or DIY spa nights are a regular part of your mom’s schedule, help her treat herself to an at-home facial with this radiance-revealing exfoliating mask. Formulated with volcanic rock and alpha hydroxy acids (AHA), this effective, paraben-free formula brightens the skin and reveals a more refined texture by gently removing dead skin cells.

For the Outdoorsy Mom: La Roche-Posay Anthelios AOX Antioxidant Serum SPF 50

If mom enjoys walking, running, hiking or any other outdoor adventures, her skin definitely needs protection against UV rays and environmental damage. This lightweight, daily broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 50 is enhanced with Cell-Ox Shield technology to provide antioxidant benefits that improve lines, dark spots and skin texture. This makes it easy to care for her skin in one simple step.

For the Minimalist Mom: Vichy Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer

If your mother likes to keep things simple, this versatile serum has her skin covered with 89% Vichy 15 Mineral-Rich Thermal Water and natural origin hyaluronic acid. Used on its own or with other moisturizers for an extra boost of hydration, it provides much-needed moisture along with the nutrients necessary to reinforce the skin barrier and protect it against urban aggressors like pollution, stress and fatigue while promoting a vibrant, youthful glow. With just 11 ingredients, this formula is paraben-free, fragrance-free and suitable for all skin types.

For the Mom Who’s the Life of the Party: Dermablend Glow Creator Multi-Use Liquid Highlighter

If your mom’s personality shines when she’s in the company of others, she deserves glowing skin to match. This versatile highlighter can be mixed into any skin care product or foundation for a subtle, youth-restoring radiance boost or used on its own to accentuate her best features. With 20% pigmented pearls and a water- and oil-free formula that melds seamlessly with other makeup, one drop is perfect for enhancing the skin’s brilliance, while two provide look-at-me luminosity.

For the Mom Who Wants to “Save Face”: Dermablend Illuminating Banana Powder

When mom wants to look flawless and needs her makeup to last, this glow-enhancing setting powder is in order. With a universal banana yellow hue that blurs imperfections, this powder leaves skin with a radiant, smudge- and transfer-resistant finish. This final finishing touch keeps makeup in place for up to sixteen hours while providing a luminous sheen.

At LovelySkin, we celebrate all moms during Mother’s Day, including those soon-to-be moms! Check out this blog that discusses pregnancy-safe skin care, so you can treat your complexion while you have a bun in the oven!