What To Give Every Type Of Mom For Mother’s Day

It’s nearly Mother’s Day — the time of year we’re reminded of how nice (and necessary) it is to celebrate an important female figure in your life, whether it’s your actual mom or someone who fits that maternal-type role, like a friend, an aunt, a grandmother, or perhaps a teacher or mentor. And while “celebrating” may look different to everyone, here on the beauty side at Refinery29, we’re partial to making someone feel loved and appreciated by way of, well, beauty goodies. (Nothing says, “I am grateful for your existence” like a delicious-smelling, relaxation-inducing skin-care product, ideally when it’s accompanied by a bouquet and luxurious candle, but we digress.)

Whoever you’re thinking of this Mother’s Day, know that a little self-care can go a long way in making them feel truly cherished — and Burt’s Bees is one resource we’re personally tapping into this year as we start shopping. Between sensitive skin-friendly products featuring gentle aloe vera and rice milk and a new bakuchiol-infused range that plumps and nourishes skin sans retinol-induced irritation, the clean and consciously made brand has something for any type of mom in your life, from one who can’t seem to find a second to herself to the one who treats pampering like it’s her job. Flip through to shop the products and get a dose of some helpful gift-giving inspiration.

For The Mom Who’s Perpetually Outside

A lightweight moisturizer with SPF is a solid gift for anyone in your life (especially if it helps restore your skin’s barrier with a soothing blend of humectants, oils, and squalane), but for the mom who spends the bulk of her time outdoors — whether she’s coaching a sport, providing snacks and cheering, running or hiking on the regular, or playing in a league of her own — it feels especially apt. While she’ll need sun protection all year-round, gifting her this tube of face lotion at the start of the summer season will remind her to protect her complexion while she’s indulging in her beloved outdoorsy activities. The best part? This mineral sunscreen is gentle enough for sensitive skin, meaning its botanical-rich, non-greasy formula won’t clog her pores or cause redness. 

Burt's Bees Sensitive Solutions SPF 30 Gentle Day Lotion, $, available at Amazon

For The Very Online Mom

You know those commercials that poke fun at boomers and Gen X-ers trying to learn how to use a smartphone? First of all, rude, and second of all, that won’t apply to this type of mom. In addition to knowing how to navigate sophisticated operating systems, she’s familiar with TikTok, and her FYP is on point (it’s her favorite way to pass the time when she’s not snapping a photo for her BeReal). You’ll find her nightstand littered with a Kindle, a pair of blue light-blocking glasses, multiple back-up chargers, and her iPad. She’s the first to share news and the last to fall asleep (too much content to scroll through). So, she’s in dire need of a pair of soothing eye masks. These ones, rich in jojoba and rosehip seed oil, help reduce the appearance of dark circles while providing a calming sensorial experience for this plugged-in mom.

Burt's Bees Rejuvenating Eye Masks, $, available at Amazon

For The Earthy Mom

For the mom who works weekends at the food co-op, almost exclusively wears linen, subsists on a diet mainly consisting of various nuts and seeds, and composts religiously, a hemp-infused lip balm is something she’ll love — and actually use. First off, it’s great for those who live minimally (chapstick just feels like a necessity, doesn’t it?), but it’s particularly appropriate for the type of mom who’s all about natural and responsibly sourced ingredients, like beeswax and oils from hemp seed, coconut, sunflower, and soybean. In other words, this convenient little tube will keep her pout hydrated, nourished, and silky — without the guilt.

Burt's Bees Natural Moisturizing Hemp Lip Balm, $, available at Amazon

For The Mom Whose Calendar Is Never Not Packed

Okay, so maybe you can’t gift her an all-expenses-paid vacation, but for the mother figure in your life who just can’t seem to catch a break, giving her a pack of these refreshing, delightfully fragrant towelettes will go a long way in making her feel cared for. Pre-moistened with nourishing botanicals and crafted out of soft, repurposed cotton, these wipes gently buff away daily grime and makeup (even hard-to-remove mascara) with an added — and welcome — whiff of refreshing melon. Whether she uses them as part of her winding-down ritual at the end of the day or she reaches for them as a midday pick-me-up, this handy pack of towelettes will remind her to take a couple minutes out of her schedule just for her. 

Burt's Bees Hydrating Facial Cleanser Watermelon Towelettes, $, available at Amazon

For The Mom Who Pampers Herself Like It’s Her Job

Let’s say your mother figure is a spa enthusiast. Her vanity arouses envy. She considers pampering not an indulgence, but a necessity. Sure, it can feel daunting to shop for her, but rest assured she’ll appreciate a really great, restorative night cream — especially if it contains glow-inducing ingredients (think jojoba oil sourced from a kibbutz in Israel) and a sophisticated formula developed by dermatologists. Since she knows her stuff when it comes to skin care, she’ll appreciate the long-lasting hydration and skin-quenching properties of this particular product, which works overnight to reset and rejuvenate her complexion (in other words, she won’t have to lift a finger… except to apply it). 

Burt's Bees Truly Glowing Hydrating Night Face Cream, $, available at Amazon

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