The Best Self-Care Gifts and More for Mother's Day 2021

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Being a mom is a full-time job that never ends. In a 2018 study conducted by Welch’s, it was found that working moms put in an average of 98 hours a week—approximately the same as 2.5 full-time jobs!

Mothers are our role models, our protectors, our biggest supporters, our most honest critics, and our best friends. And with Mother’s Day exactly one week away, it’s important to show the special women in your life how much you appreciate her for all that she does.

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The last year has certainly taken a toll on all of us—especially moms—and with spas and salons closed for a good majority of it, there’s no doubt that they could use a little bit of self-care and “me” time.

From sweet treats to at-home spa kits and more, we’ve rounded up our favorite gift sets that she’s guaranteed to love. Read on to discover and shop:

Agrestal Beauty The Hydrate Bundle ($145)

This set includes all of the brand’s most moisturizing products to keep skin from drying out. It comes with the Rose Hydrating Oil, Hibiscus Overnight Jelly Mask, Hibiscus + Hyaluronic Acid Face Mist, and the Jade Roller. In addition to providing ultimate skin hydration, it also improves skin elasticity and overall tone in addition to treating acne scars and rashes.

Alliance for Moms Essential Mother T-Shirt ($30)

Join and support a community of moms for moms by purchasing one of these relaxed fit tees that are 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton. Each shirt sold benefits Alliance of Moms and their work to provide critical support to young pregnant and parenting moms in foster care, so they can create a bright future for themselves and their families. Shipping can take up to 7-10 days, depending on location. Shirt orders placed after April 28 may not arrive by Mother's Day. Alliance of Moms (AOM) is a membership-based group that uplifts the work of the Healthy Teen Families program at the Alliance for Children’s Rights.

Aromatherapy Associates Discovery Well-Being Miniature Collection ($60)

This gift set is perfect for someone who is new to aromatherapy, as well as bath lovers in need of a wellness reset. It features a selection of 10 Bath & Shower Oils in the brand’s best essential oil blends. Mom can tune in to her needs at the beginning or end of each day and select the perfect essential oil blend for her. She can massage it into her skin before bathing or showering and delight in its aromatherapy powers!

Bath & Body Works A Thousand Wishes Gift Box Set ($32.50)

This dazzling gift set will warm Mom’s heart a thousand times over! It includes Ultra Shea Body Cream, Fine Fragrance Mist, and Shower Gel—all featuring a festive blend of pink prosecco, sparkling quince, crystal peonies, gilded amber, and amaretto creme. Comes packaged in a beautiful easel-style gift box with a coordinating ribbon. Check out their other cute Mother’s Day gift sets here. Order your gifts by May 2 to ensure delivery on Mother’s Day!

Bathorium Aphrodite Bath Bomb ($23)

This small batch-crafted bath bomb embodies the spirit of Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty, offering the most decadent bath experience yet. Once it glides into the water, warm and rich cascades of vanilla, chocolate absolute, and wild Bulgarian rose start to flow throughout the tub, while creamy coconut milk sets the mood Ingredients include nourishing kokum butter and Israeli dried rose petals.

Beauteani Mask.Sip.Love Limited-Edition Kit ($70)

Valued at $110, this limited-edition set features beauteani’s entire collection of masks and herbal teas. The best part? It includes two of each—one set for you and one for Mom to enjoy for a ladies’ night of self-care! Their luxe tea flavors work alongside the matching skincare tea mask—a dual-powered delivery system designed to fuel your mind, body, and soul. Includes 2 No Shade. masks + 2 No Shade. teas, 2 I.D. Please masks + 2 I.D. Please teas, 2 Srsly Soak'd. masks + 2 Srsly Soak'd. teas, and 2 Because, Life. masks + 2 Because, Life. teas.

Brunette The Label “Mama” Cursive Classic Crewneck Sweatshirt ($88)

Celebrate mamas everywhere with this limited-edition “Mama” classic crew neck sweatshirt which features a drop shoulder and fits relaxed through the body. 55% polyester and 45% cotton. Available in multiple colors including Rosewood (pictured), Black, and Soft Lavender. A mini set is also available for Mama to match with her baby!

Caswell-Massey Honeysuckle Gift Set ($53)

Together with the master gardeners at the New York Botanical Garden and renowned perfumer Laurent Le Guernec, this gift set captures the scent of honeysuckle that grows wild along the garden's native forest pathways and rocky hillsides. It includes an eau de toilette, hand cream, and triple-milled soap. Also available in other scents including Gardenia and Lilac. This set is made in partnership with The New York Botanical Garden and each purchase directly supports the park's work in plant research and conservation, horticulture, and education.

Codex Beauty Labs Bia Pamper Care Kit ($60)

Perfect to give mom a spa-like retreat at home, this kit contains the brand’s Bia Superfood Hydration Solution to hydrate and soothe skin with comfrey, calendula, and immortelle, as well as two incredibly nourishing soaps...including the new limited-edition Heart Soap. The clinically-proven, effective skin-softening products nourish and protect even the most dry, sensitive skin. Valued at $78.

[comfort zone] Night & Day Kit ($127)

This set offers complete 24-hour care for all skin types. It nourishes and repairs skin, leaving it hydrated and quenched. She’ll love the light, sorbet-like texture! Free from synthetic fragrance, silicones, SLES, and SLS. Produced with energy from renewable resources and comes in gorgeous CO2 compensated packaging. Includes Hydramemory Mask, Hydramemory Cream, and Renight Cream.

Dogtography: A Knock-Your-Socks-Off Guide to Capturing the Best Dog Photos on Earth ($54.99)

The perfect gift for any dog mom, Dogtography is the ultimate guide to crafting jaw-dropping photographs that are exploding with personality. And there is no better teacher than Kaylee Greer, one of the world’s most in-demand dog photographers. Her book is jam-packed with tips and trick, where readers will learn Greer’s best-kept secrets, including camera settings, lens choices, and post-processing techniques. They’ll also explore tried and true methods for working with dogs of all shapes and sizes, unlock the power of positive reinforcement, and discover the gift of giving back to dogs in need through the magic of photography.

Dr.’s Remedy Nail Care Pretty in PINK Collection ($62)

Mom will be tickled pink to receive this gorgeous trio with podiatrist-formulated advanced nail enamel. Each pink has a distinct hue to provide a blushing new finish with each fresh mani or pedi. Includes POSITIVE Pink, PLAYFUL Pink, PROMISING Pink, Remedy Remover, and a drawstring bag for her manicure goodies. Through May 6, 2021, get 20% off with promo code “2021LOVEMOM” at checkout.

Elemis x Olivia Rubin Pro-Collagen Rose & Relax Duo ($78)

This Mother’s Day, upgrade the typical gift of a bouquet of roses with this rose-infused serum-in-mist and designer candle duo! Pro-Collagen Rose Hydro-Mist is a high-performance, anti-wrinkle treatment that is clinically proven to deliver instant and 24* hydration, for a refined-looking and more luminous complexion. The Rose, Amber and Oud Candle is made in England in collaboration with British designer, Olivia Rubin, and has a burn time of 40 hours. The decorative vessel can be stored as a keepsake to house makeup brushes or accessories.

eSalon Custom Hair Color Set ($27.50)

If Mom hasn’t been able to get to the salon for her regular color maintenance, this Custom Hair Color Set offers made-to-order custom hair color that has been individually crafted by a colorist and is delivered straight to her door. Each formula is custom made, packed with everything needed to color at home, including personalized instructions and access to licensed colorists via phone and email who can help with application questions and adjust the formula.

Esker Bath Board ($90)

Transform Mom’s bath-time ritual into the ultimate relaxing experience with this bath board crafted from premium pine wood (FSC Certified) with hemp rope handles. It also features a flip-up mirror, which can also serve as a media stand for books, magazines or tablets. It can also be closed and used as a tray for beverages, candles or any other bathing paraphernalia. When not in use, she can conveniently store the bath board vertically on a hook for storage!

Glen Ivy Hot Springs Gift Card ($85 for a $100 gift card)

Glen Ivy Hot Springs is celebrating moms with an exclusive Mother’s Day gift card sale available online April 12 through May 9. The Southern California wellness destination offers an array of therapeutic mineral baths, healing pools, and spa services for a day of much-needed relaxation. Give the gift of wellness to the hardworking mom in your life with a $100 gift card available for $85 during this special limited time offer. Order online by May 3 to get this gift delivered just in time for Mother’s Day!

Happy Dance The Feel Good Bundle ($46)

Treat Mom to this trio of soothing CBD skincare products that offer tranquility for the skin and soul while nourishing and moisturizing. Each product is made with premium CBD from full spectrum hemp extract and premium skin-enriching ingredients. The set includes Whipped Body Butter, Coconut Melt, and four break-apart Bath Bombs.

Happyhaves Full Moon Diffuser ($59.99)

Made of eco-friendly materials, this gorgeous oil diffuser is perfect for yoga, meditation, moon rituals, or simply reading a book. She’ll enjoy looking at this calming decorative feature that has three soothing color-changing lights (soft white, warm white, and warm yellow). She’ll feel more calm and relaxed as a result, and will also have naturally fresher air to help her breathe better!

Hatch Mama Spa Day Kit ($108)

Treat the expectant or new mama to a soothing bath set for getting into that zen state of mind. With the Mama Calm Bath Soak, nourishing Belly Oil, and smoothing dry brush, she'll have everything she needs to turn her bathroom into a spa. Free of parabens, phthalates, dyes, fragrance, and worries. Dermatologist and allergy tested.

Hope Lifestyle Fragrance Collection ($200)

This luxurious set features the brand’s signature Hope (classic white floral scent), invigorating Hope Sport (citrusy scent), and sensuous Hope Night (romantic scent) fragrances. Brand founder Audrey Gruss was inspired by her mother, Hope, who struggled with depression, to create these beautiful and unique fragrances in her memory. To honor her mother and to help others who are suffering from depression, all net profits from the set go directly to the Hope for Depression Research Foundation (HDRF).

HydroPeptide Lip Lover Kit ($68)

The perfect gift to accentuate Mom’s lips, this kit contains a smoothing and hydrating lip primer formulated with phytosqualane and plumping peptides that lock in the moisture. It also includes the Perfecting Gloss in Palm Springs Pink—the perfect shade for the warmer weather!

Jenny Patinkin Body Roller ($125)

This body roller tool can aid with the relaxation of tight or strained muscles, help reduce inflammation/fluid retention in the skin tissue, improve circulation to give the skin a radiant glow, and reduce overall stress. Can be done over clean, dry skin or on top of an oil, serum or moisturizer. Rose quartz is said to emit energetic vibrations of love, self-love, self-worth, kindness, and compassion.

Joanna Vargas Limited-Edition Mother’s Day Kit ($145)

Help Mom glow up with this luxurious self-care kit that includes a copy of Vargas’ acclaimed skincare book, “Glow From Within,” Rejuvenating Serum (features five oils to restore firmness, elasticity, and improved texture), and three Single Sheet Masks (Eden, Forever, and Twilight). It has everything she needs to get her signature glow-worthy skin from home!

Jurlique Hydrating Mists ($32-$42)

We’re big fans of Jurlique’s Hydrating Face Mists, which are formulated with organic ingredients from the Jurlique farm in Australia and soothe the skin, mind, and senses. They’re great for applying before other skincare products to help them work better, they make a great pillow mist, and are also a nice refreshing treat to spritz on skin throughout the day to stay hydrated and glowing. Available in Lavender, Rosewater, Sweet Violet & Grapefruit, and Herbal Recovery.

Karuna Mommy Retreat Kit 2 ($60)

Moms deserve a gorgeous getaway, too! Now she can go on a home vacay with the Mommy Retreat Kit - featuring 7 sheet masks, All Day Everyday Serum, and the Ice Roller Massager for the ultimate self-care experience.

Kate Spade New York 3 Piece Set ($98)

This stunning gift set features Kate Spade New York Eau de Parfum. a fun, joyful, and feminine fragrance that embodies the true Kate Spade woman. It includes a 3.3 oz Eau de Parfum, Body Lotion, and Eau de Parfum Purse Spray—all packaged in a pretty box!

KPS Essentials In-Home Spa Set ($142)

When Mom can't enjoy the experience of the spa, bring the spa to her door! This curated set will allow herto recreate a professional KPS Signature facial with step-by-step instructions in the comfort of her own home. With typical use, each masque should provide 2 to 3 applications. Kit includes: Antioxidant Cacao Masque, Antioxidant Eye Repair Serum, Aromatherapy Cleansing Oil, Brightening Cream Cleanser, Hydralux Extreme Moisture, Probiotic Toner, Renu C+ Serum, Renu Face Cream, Superfood Exfoliant, Vitamin C Face and Body, and an instruction booklet.

Kush Queen The Tea Collection ($28.99)

Kush Queen’s Tea Collection was inspired by healing herbs that have been used for centuries to maximize wellness. This trip comes with three bath bombs—each features 25mg of CBD. Includes 1 CBD Earl Grey Bath Bomb, 1 CBD Matcha Green Tea Bath Bomb, and 1 CBD Spiced Chai Bath Bomb.

KUSSHI Limited-Edition “MAMA” Bags ($179 each)

KUSSHI has launched limited-edition "MAMA" bags available in both black and camel leather in "signature size" for your special mama this year. Featuring buttery soft leather exterior and machine-washable zip-out interior, each one is individually painted by an L.A. artist. In addition to the custom painted MAMA bag, you also get an extra zip out liner! The camel leather bag will come with an extra pink liner and the black will get an extra red liner so you can mix and match your interior colors.

LATHER Rosé Bath Bombs ($20)

Reveal your rosy nature with this set of three luxurious bath soaks containing soothing minerals, nourishing botanicals, and precious essential oils. Epsom salts soothe the whole body, rosehip seed oil protects and softens skin, and rose clay promotes hydration while offering detoxifying properties. Features the sweet and floral aroma of rose essential oil, which turns bath time into a restorative, luxurious escape. Free of parabens, sulfates cleansers, synthetic fragrance, artificial color, and mineral oil. Never tested on animals.

Lord Jones Limited-Edition Mother’s Day Hemp-Derived CBD Gumdrops ($50)

Treat mom to ripe raspberry flavor blended with subtle essences of elderflower in these limited-edition gumdrops. Each delicately fruity and floral gumdrop contains 20mg of the finest broad spectrum hemp-derived CBD. Helps promote a calm sense of well-being and is handmade in small batches with natural fruit flavors. Beautifully packaged in a rich royal purple box with a gold heart band!

Los Angeles Trading Co. “Mama Bear” Robe ($95)

Treat mom to the ultimate in comfort this Mother's Day with some super cozy loungewear! This plush robe is incredibly soft and cozy with enough fabric to nestle up and stay in all day lounging. Pair with the Matching Slippers to complete the look!

LOUM Inner Glow Self-Care Kit ($85)

This limited-edition gift set features two of the brand’s luxurious and de-stressing products, along with a Rose Quartz Gua Sha facial massage tool to help Mom achieve her most radiant skin yet. The trio includes Awaken Glow Elixir Oil and Be Calm Cleansing Balm. Great for all skin types. The Ultimate Calm Kit ($100) is another great gift set that is uniquely designed to unwind the mind and body with two luxurious and stress-melting products from LOUM Beauty of Calm, in addition to a beautifully soothing hand-poured candle from Apotheke.

Mario Badescu Mask & Mist Duo Rose ($25)

This limited-edition kit features two rose-infused favorites: Rose Hips Mask and Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater. Ideal for combination or dry skin, these products will replenish moisture, brighten the complexion, gently lift impurities, and are perfect anytime her skin needs a pick-me-up!

Mozzafiato Mother’s Day Bundle ($130)

Celebrations of motherhood can be traced back to the days of the ancient Romans. Available for purchase on Mozzafiato, an innovative retail platform that showcases top Italian beauty brands on its e-commerce platform. This bundle includes the following products, all packaged in a beautiful Mozzafiato gift box

• Ortigia Sicilia Gift Box with three soaps (Fico D'india, Florio, and Bergamotto)

• Carthusia Candle

• Rudy Profumi Maioliche Hand Cream Amalfi Peony

• Acqua Di Bolgheri Indaco Bath Foam

Multitasky Mother’s Day Care Package ($69)

This Mother's Day, show your mom just how much you appreciate her serious multitasking skills and inspire her to take some much-needed time for herself. It includes Floor Mop Slippers that allow her to clean the floors as she walks; a Multi-Angle Extendable Phone Holder so she can chat hands-free; and the Spa Humidifier, which will give her a daily moment of luxe while caring for her skin.

NEOM Organics Happy Day & Sleepy Nights ($73)

This gift says, "Hello to uplifting vibes and a good night's sleep." What better gift is there than the gift to make her feel good all day long? It includes two Wick Candles, Happiness to help uplift in the AM and Pefect Night’s Sleep to unwind in the PM. Happiness is an exquisite blend of heady white neroli, woody and powdery mimosa and zingy lemon, plus four other essential oils. Perfect Night's Sleep is a complex blend of 19 essential oils including English lavender, precious jasmine, and sweet basil.

Niema Beauty Mother’s Day Gift Set ($80)

This gorgeous set has everything she needs for self-care including an Organic Rose Water Hydrating Mist, Natural Clarifying Clay Mask, and the Rose Quartz Facial Roller. These products are all organic and 100% natural to help smooth, hydrate, and refresh skin.

NU EVOLUTION Special Occasion Gift Set ($48)

Perfect for the beauty lover in your life, this set includes gluten-free consumer favorites: lipstick in ENTICE and lipgloss in PLUM. Both are packaged in a gorgeous box for easy gift giving!

Packed Party Best Mom Ever Candle ($34)

You know your mom is the best mom ever, so get her this candle so she knows it too! Not only does it smell like you just sent fresh flowers to her doorstep, but it burns bright for 50+ hours. Smells like a bright and fresh blend of florals with airy jasmine notes and a touch of warm vanilla and butter. Hand poured in Austin.

Pipette To Mama, With Love ($48)

Moms deserve all the love and this clean, non-toxic bath and body gift set delivers! With safe, science-backed ingredients specially chosen for expecting and postpartum mamas’ skin, these items form the perfect restorative ritual. It includes an exclusive body brush for dry brushing, Relaxing Body Lotion, Relaxing Body Wash, and Belly Butter.

ROAM Cloud Lilac Slippers ($130)

Whether she’s lounging around the house or running errands, give Mom the gift of comfort and style with these luxurious slippers! Made with one of the highest-quality faux furs available, these offer a luxe, cool, and sporty look. The custom molded footbed provides tremendous comfort and support. They are covered in black neoprene for breathability and wicking to keep her feet comfortable and dry. The sole is made of a durable recycled fashionable tread, which allow the slippers to move with the feet, providing superior shock absorption and flexibility.

Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver Customizable Luxury Bags ($226-$449)

Available in one set (For Mom) or two (For Mom and Me), experience Modern Luxury by PARTERRE—small batch sustainably crafted handbags and accessories made with premium vegan leathers and eco fabrics. The Helena Collection of interchangeable straps and flaps in neutral colors allows you to mix together a custom look. Elevate her casual look with a luxurious bag set from this cruelty-free and sustainably minded local brand. Available in three solid colors: Black, Stone, and Blush. The set includes one base, one flap, and two adjustable straps (wide with cardholder, and thin).

Southern Caramel Gift Box ($50)

Southern Caramel bakes up melt-in-your mouth, handmade, small batch caramels with a variety of unique flavors to choose from. The fresh ingredients are simple—sugar, cream, and butter—but in the hands of an experienced candy confectioner, founder Sarah Smith, they turn into golden gourmet delights! This gift box includes (1) 1 lb. box of Sea Salted Caramel; (1) 1/2 lb. box of Old Fashioned Caramel; (1) 1/4 lb. box of Bourbon Caramel; and (1) 8 oz. jar of Caramel Sauce.

Indulge Mom’s senses with the Spa by Sugarfina Candy Bento Box filled with three luxuriously delicious, spa-inspired sweets that are as rejuvenating as a day at the spa! Includes Clementine Bears (bursting with pure citrus bliss), Melon Cucumber Bears (melon and cucumber-infused), and Strawberry Hibiscus Bears (fresh strawberry and tart hibiscus).

The Novogratz x SJP Collection (Prices vary)

This collaboration between fashion icon and actress Sarah Jessica Parker and interior design duo, The Novogratz, features retro outdoor home decor for spring/summer, inspired by the designers’ combined love for bright colors and chic styles. From a stiletto print beach towel to an aqua haze bar cart, “Sex and the City' star” and designer Cortney Novogratz showcase their very similar sensibility when it comes to design aesthetic and colorful spirit.

The NOW Candle + Gift Card (Prices vary)

Treat Mom to a luxurious seasonal scent that will enhance her home paired with a gift card for a relaxing massage at one of The NOW locations across the U.S. Handmade in Los Angeles, the candle is made of natural pure coconut wax and sustainable palm wax. Available in Santal Tobacco and Jasmine Coconut. You can also curate a gift box featuring other self-care essentials from The NOW, including their Refresh Eye Masks, Body Oil, and more.

Storie Veneziane by Valmont “Rosso I” ($210-$420)

Give Mom the ultimate luxury fragrance that is also a work of art. Packaged in a beautiful bottle, this unisex woodsy-floral fragrance combines notes of fresh pink berries, roses, and oud wood. Made in Italy, Storie Veneziane by Valmont fragrances are inspired by Venice and pay tribute to its art and beauty.

Zaaina Self Care Spa Box ($23.96)

Refreshing and rejuvenating, these bath and body care products are made with pure essential oils and rich premium ingredients. Includes two bars of soap, 1 bath bomb, and 1 lip balm. Natural and cruelty-free.

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Kamala Kirk is a University of Southern California graduate and has been an editor/writer for more than a decade. She has written for E! Online, Total Beauty, TravelAge West, Malibu Times Magazine, and many more. She resides in Los Angeles and is a proud pug mom. Follow her on Instagram: @kamalakirk