25 self-care Mother's Day gifts for the superhero mom in your life
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Moms tend to be a selfless sort. They are the behind-the-scenes superheroes that sign kids up for camp, make the pediatrician appointments and work overtime as the family chauffeur. Then, come the end of the day, they are ready to help kids with their homework and be the shoulder to cry on when anyone needs a sympathetic ear.
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Mom could likely use a break this Mother's Day, Sunday, May 14. Rather than just giving her a few hours to herself, why not give her a gift that will allow her plenty of self-care whenever she needs it?
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If you've got an unsung superwoman in your life that's in need of a recharge, here is the ultimate list to help her get the R&R she so deserves.
1. For the mom who needs an energy reset: An Ayurvedic bath soak
Mom's mood will instantly transform from stress to peace with this luxurious, vegan, cruelty-free bath soak that's made from 100% sustainable ingredients.
Formulated with detoxifying Himalayan crystal salt, nourishing almond and jojoba oils and invigorating and grapefruit and lemongrass to give her a mood upgrade. The calming blue hue of this soak comes from a combination of macerated turmeric, holy basil, neem, grapefruit and aloe vera that, when combined, may help to clear the skin of impurities.
2. For the mom that needs a spa day: A Renpho eye massager
This much-beloved eye massager is a favorite of Reviewed’s writers and editors.
The Renpho eye massager may look like a virtual reality set, but rather than taking her on a gaming journey, it will ease Mom into relaxation mode. This revolutionary eye mask provides 15 minutes of bliss by blocking out light and sound and by treating Mom to a pressure-reducing eye massage.
For Mother's Day, you can save 15% on all Renpho products when you use the code USAT15.
$52 at Renpho with discount code
3. For the mom who meditates: Headspace
If mom enjoys her contemplation time, she'd love a subscription to Headspace, which is the best meditation app we've ever tested. Our tester loved her guided meditations, which are perfect for seasoned and beginner users alike. The app also features several sleepcasts, which are perfect for those who need a little extra help to unwind at night. You can get the app for Mom for just $13 a month (and get your first two weeks free!).
4. For the mom who is obsessed with good smells: A calming candle in a reusable pot
We are kinda candle-obsessed over here at Reviewed. Throughout all of our candle testing the Anthropologie Capri Blue Volcano Jar Candle continues to pace as one of our perennial favorites.
Not only do the scents smell amazing, but the gorgeous jars this line of candles are poured into look beautiful in any room. She'll love gazing at these pretty little pots almost as much as she'll love the delicious fragrances.
5. For the mom who wants to depuff: The Lexus of jade rollers
This jade roller is so good that not only do I feel confident saying it's absolutely the best jade roller you can buy, I rank it as one of my most prized material possessions.
This glorious dual-stone, tension-melting roller is just the stress release Mom needs. The cooling jade is always calming and always de-puffing and the dynamics of this dual-stone roller make for a targeted facial massage that Mom will swoon over.
Jade rollers help to improve circulation and blood flow, reduce puffiness and help skin better absorb product. This one by Mount Lai is designed to be perfectly positioned along pressure to give Mom the life-altering face massage she may not have known she needed, but that she definitely deserves.
6. For the mom you want to shower with love: Glossier Shower
Mom will fall in love with her shower time with this four-piece luxury shower set.
The "everything shower" trend has set TikTok ablaze as a self-care trend. This Glossier shower kit has everything Mom needs to transform a utilitarian shower into a multi-sensory, satisfying ritual that will make Mom feel renewed and refreshed and smelling fantastic!
7. For the mom working on her sleep hygiene: A Hatch Restore 2
Easy to sleep and easy to rise, the Hatch Restore 2 will revamp her sleep routine. Part sound machine and part gentle-waking alarm clock, the Hatch Restore 2 will lull her into dreamland each night and give her the most restorative waking alarm, completely with gentle sounds and simulated sunrises, to give Mom calmer mornings.
8. For the mom who lives in her PJs: Ekouaer satin pajamas
If Mom has been wearing some tired winter pajamas, Mother's Day is the perfect time to give her bedtime fashion game a luxurious and silky upgrade.
These satin pajamas by Ekouaer boast a lux silky feel and come in a classic style with contrasting piping. Reviewers praise them for feeling just like silk, but for also being machine washable and eminently more affordable.
9. For the mom who needs some extra comfort: A cozy weighted blanket
You can help your mom de-stress after a long day with this weighted blanket, which our Gift Guide editor loves and swears by.
This new Premium Sherpa Weighted Blanket by Luna is made from supremely soft, high-quality sherpa featuring a beautiful quilted construction for ultimate coziness. The comfy throw blanket is available in four colors, two sizes and two weight options (10 or 15 pounds) — and it's guaranteed to be Mom's favorite new blanket.
10. For the mom who needs a personal masseuse: A heated shiatsu massager
I own this heated shiatsu massager and I absolutely love it. Unless you're a certified masseuse that doesn't mind giving Mom hour-long massages on the daily, you need to get this for her. Forget all other back massagers. This is the one that will bring her calm and peace and will go to town on those stubborn back knots.
While massage guns are getting all the chatter these days, nothing beats a rolling, warming shiatsu massage to work tirelessly on stress points. This hands-free pillow is perfect for propping up against on the couch, in bed or even in her work chair.
11. For the mom who needs a retreat: A nourishing face mask
Maybe she isn’t able to take the restful retreat she needs, but she'll look like she just returned from a relaxing vacation after she uses this highly-rated and award-winning overnight mask.
Youth To The People's Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Night Mask with Vitamin C is dubbed by reviewers as “sorcery” and promises to hydrate, plump, and brighten with such power ingredients as THD ascorbate (vitamin C), antioxidant-rich "superberries," squalane and hyaluronic acid.
12. For the mom who sees sugar as self-care: A Mother's Day ice cream haul
Never underestimate the self-care qualities of some terrific ice cream.
Get mom a gift that's as sweet and iconic as she is with this 5-flavor Mother's Day sampler pack, featuring some of McConnell's most popular flavors. Get ready for Mom to have her mind blown. This 5-pint gift pack includes some of McConnell's most popular flavors including the ridonkulousy creamy Double Peanut Butter Chip, the big bright flavor-explosion of Eureka Lemon & Marionberry, the supremely decadent Chocolate Covered Strawberries, the exultingly delicious Honey & Cornbread Cookies (made from Central Coast wildflower honey—if you know you know) and the luxurious Sweet Cream Caramel Brownie.
It's a creamy and delicious yum-fest that will fast make you the favorite child.
13. For the mom who needs a 3-minute spa experience: A Solawave 4-in-1 wand
Sometimes Mom only has 3 minutes to devote to self-care. The Solawave is the celebrity-loved red light therapy wand that our reviewers love. Red light therapy is touted as a needle-free Botox option and claims to smooth fine lines, decrease puffiness and help firm skin.
If Mom is looking for an accessible fix to her skincare woes, as well as a small sliver of me-time, she'll love the warm vibrations of the Solawave wand. It massages the asking and helps promote blood circulation, which temporarily reduces the appearance of dull skin, dark circles. and redness. It also helps skin absorb topical products, which make them more effective.
14. For the mom who needs a namaste moment: A full starter yoga kit by Gaiam
For the yoga-curious mom, this beginner yoga kit by Gaiam has everything Mom needs to set up her own zen den.
The printed mats help beginners keep an eye on foot placements, the blocks help with getting into alignment as your body gets used to the poses and the 6-foot strap is excellent for stretching out those hips and hammies.
15. For the mom who needs her chill pills: OUAI Chill Pills bath bombs
For the one who is desperate for her chill pills, these bath bombs by OUAI are just what she needs, with a side of humor.
Infused with jasmine and rose, these bath bombs will make her feel so centered. Plus they are infused with moisturizing oils of jojoba, hemp and safflower, to keep her skin soft.
16. For the mom who loves her tea time: Vahdam teas
If Mom hasn't tried Vahdam teas, she doesn't know what she's been missing. Tea time will take on a whole new flavor with this sampler set that features some of Vahdam's best-selling and most intriguing flavors.
Vahdam sources, packages and ships directly from the source in India. They minimized the supply chain and put an emphasis on the quality and freshness of their teas, as well as the welfare of their tea growers.
There is a reason why Oprah Winfrey consistently lists Vahdam teas as her favorites—and Mom deserves to live like Oprah for a few minutes a day, at the very least.
17. For the mom begging for some quiet: Some cozy SleepPhones
For a comforting, cozy fit that blocks out sound and won't fall out of your ears when you're sleeping, SleepPhones will make every night more restful for Mom.
Not only did our reviewers find these to be "beyond comfortable" (their motto is literally "pajamas for your ears") but they loved how the SleepPhones they tried fully blocked out nearby snoring sounds, giving them a peaceful and restful sleep.
18. For the one who wants to rest easy: A set of satin pillowcases
If waking with creaseless skin and smooth hair sounds like the stuff that can only happen to a fairytale princess, maybe that's because she's been using a subpar pillowcase. Satin pillowcases are essential for keeping skin and hair in top shape—and for waking up looking flawless.
This one features mulberry silk, which is the highest quality available and is specifically used to target the biggest beauty concerns that plague us as we sleep: namely fine lines, broken capillaries and frizzy hair. It also comes in 22 beautiful colors to coordinate with any bedroom.
19. For the mom who likes to stop and smell the roses: A bouquet subscription from Bouqs
Who doesn’t love coming home to a bouquet of fresh flowers? Go Bouqs for Mom this year with a monthly flower subscription.
Bouqs offers a monthly subscription of freshly picked, bright, beautiful and fragrant flowers that can be shipped anywhere in the United States. Choose whichever size bouquet is best suited to Mom, from the standard 10-12 stem bouquets to grand 30-45 stem bouquets.
20. For the mom that wants a workout upgrade: The lululemon Workout Mat
The lululemon Workout Mat is not only beautiful it’s highly functional. Our testers were wowed by this mat's versatility and functionality.
This non-stick, high-grip mat is just what she needs if she's working on her pilates or strength training or if she's into HIIT workouts. Made of layers of recycled PVB with rubber-like plastic foam, the lululemon Workout Mat will keep her well-supported through her workout while it repels sweat and stains.
A top grippy layer ensures Mom won't slip or slide on sweaty palms or lose her footing during fast-paced movements like mountain climbers or burpees.
21. For the one who wants to sleep in: Mzoo Sleep Mask
If you're the reason Mom has been having sleepless nights, a good sleep mask may just be the apology she deserves. We take sleep very seriously here at Reviewed and the Mzoo Sleep Mask is our absolute favorite for cutting out the light and for cupping our eyes in a gentle and comforting way.
The secure and stretchy band makes it adjustable so it works for all types of sleepers.
22. For the mom who likes a nightcap: An award-winning alcohol-free elixir
If Mom is hoping to swap out the wine for a slightly more holistic sort of evening beverage, the aptly named Night Cap by Three Spirits, will be just the thing to mellow.
This award-winning non-alcoholic adaptogen aperitif is an indulgent night-time elixir made with tree saps, aromatics and holistic herbs like valerian, Hüll Melon and lemon balm. What you get is a full and flavorful beverage that imparts a sense of calm and promotes hangover-free dreams.
23. For the mom who loves bath time: The most exquisite bath tray
Mom is going to need a place to put her wine glass and best-selling read during those bath time soaks. This solid wood and sustainably-made bath tray is simply stunning.
Made by hand, it has a rustic feel but it's made with all of the right notches and holders to make sure everything stays secure during Mom's downtime.
24. For the mom who wants to get her hygge on: A chunky chenille blanket
Nothing beats curling up in a super soft chenille blanket. Reviewers love the gorgeous colors and silky soft texture of this breathable blanket, which is perfect for couch cuddles or nap times. It's also machine washable, so it's even great for hanging out with the pups.
25. For the mom who loves to feel pampered: A stunning shea butter gift set
There is shea butter and then there's SHEA BUTTER. This four-piece shea butter gift set is the latter. Supremely luxurious and filled with skin-nourishing vitamins this eco-friendly shea butter has been sourced by sustainably paid farmers in Ghana, West Africa.
Not only do these pretty little pots revive your skin, they smell divine and come in scents of lavender, grapefruit, fragrance-free and "dermatological" which simply smells like the purest shea butter possible.
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