Mother's Day 2026: Best Beauty Gifts for Mum

If you’re searching for Mother’s Day gifts that won’t feel rushed, random, or recycled from last year - you’ve come to the perfect place. Welcome to our expert edit of the best beauty gifts for Mother’s Day 2026.

We’re all about making gifting feel easy and personal for all types of mother figures. The mum-to-be. The mum of the friendship group. The cool mum who quietly sets the trends. The skincare-collecting mum who loves a routine refresh. The makeup-sharing mum. Different energies deserve different gifts, and that’s exactly how we’ve curated this year’s Mother’s Day gift guide.

Beauty works for every version of them. It’s one of the few gift categories that shifts effortlessly with their personality, lifestyle and budget. From skincare gifts for mum and confidence-boosting makeup gifts, to glossy hair heroes and fragrance gifts - wrap up their perfect present, with a little help from us.

It also gives you total freedom to shop your way. You can go big with luxury Mother’s Day beauty gifts, keep it simple with affordable gifts for mum, or build a small but thoughtful bundle. That’s why beauty continues to lead every list of best Mother’s Day gifts 2026… because the feelings live on long after the product is finished.

The way we’re discovering gifts this year has shifted, too. TikTok is shaping how beauty is being saved, shared and shopped right now. The hashtag #mothersdaybeauty is already heating up, #beautygifts has reached over 27.3 thousand posts and #giftsformum is approaching 10.3 thousand. In other words, beauty is firmly at the centre of the conversation around trending Mother’s Day gifts. People aren’t just looking for anything that fits, they’re searching high and low for gifts that feel intentional, exciting and genuinely useful.

Whether you’re planning ahead or looking for last-minute Mother’s Day gifts, this guide brings together the products, brands and trends that make beauty such a powerful way to say thank you. From every price point to personality, find it all with us.

Best Mother's Day beauty gifts at a glance - our top picks:

Best for lip lovers: Laneige Berry Sweet Lip Trio, £30, value £39.50

Best “little but luxe” lip icon: Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Mini Lip Kit, £21

Best glow-to-go minis: Glow Recipe GlowTinis Mini Skincare Set, £34

Best hair treat, on the move: Gisou Honey Hair Icons Set, £53

Best night‑in repair duo: Kérastase Nutritive 8H Night Serum & Elixir Oil Duo, £107.50

By Sephora UK Editorial Team

Writers and experts

Updated: 25 February 2026

Q: When is Mother’s Day in the UK in 2026?

A: Mother’s Day 2026 falls on Sunday 15th March. It’s a pretty big gifting moment and one where beauty always wins. Many of our bestselling brands are launching limited sets and minis to celebrate. Whether they’re into skincare, makeup, haircare or fragrance, we’ve got every base covered. It’s also the perfect excuse to treat your mum to something they’d never buy, or introduce them to a trending beauty icon.

Q: What are the best Mother’s Day beauty gifts this year?

A: The best Mother’s Day beauty gifts 2026 are the ones that feel exciting and genuinely useful. Think: curated beauty edits, cult fragrance icons and clever hair tools that turn everyday routines into something a bit more special. Mini skincare routines and K-beauty sets are also having a big moment for beauty gifts for mum, because they can try a full routine without committing to full sizes. Smart stylers and multi-use tools sit at the top of a lot of wishlists too, thanks to results that actually last beyond the unwrapping. Basically, the best beauty gifts this year are all about feel-good upgrades.

Q: What’s a thoughtful gift for a mum‑to‑be or first Mother’s Day?

A: When it’s a mum-to-be or a first Mother’s Day gift, feel-good beauty always lands best. Hydrating skincare, barrier-loving formulas and mini glow sets are great choices because they’re all about comfort. Simple lip or complexion picks are also ideal for this moment, as they feel special without needing a whole routine change. That’s why, curated skincare gifts for mum and small makeup sets are such a safe but thoughtful place to start. These kinds of mother-to-be gifts feel gentle, personal and quietly celebratory.

Q: How do I choose the right beauty gift?

A: The easiest way to choose the right beauty gift is to start with what they already love and give it a small upgrade. Topping up their favourite lip shade or signature scent instantly makes your Mother’s Day gifts feel considered. Adding a new hero, like a hair repair duo or glow-boosting skincare, brings a little excitement without taking them out of their comfort zone. Pairing a set with one standout product also makes your picks feel more curated. It’s a simple way to balance familiar favourites with something new.

Q: Luxury vs. affordable… What’s actually worth it?

A: It really comes down to what kind of moment you want to create. Luxury fragrance and high-tech hair tools bring that instant wow factor and feel like true keepsakes. Minis and curated edits, on the other hand, are perfect for discovery and play. A lot of shoppers now mix both, choosing one premium hero and pairing it with a smaller add-on. Both luxury Mother’s Day beauty gifts and more affordable sets are shaping how we shop right now.

Want to level up your gifting genius? Our Mother’s Day Perfume and Fragrance Gift Guide is the next stop for scents they’ll absolutely adore.