Mother's Day: beauty and wellness gifts
The Mother's Day page brings together beauty and wellness gift ideas to thank your mum: eye and eyebrow makeup, facial treatments, body and hand care, like the Merci Handy set, as well as mirrors by Hubsch Interior, Mauro Ferretti, or Rex London, to place on a dressing table or to slip into a bag.
A gift that takes care of her, to say thank you.
The Merci Handy hand care gift set, a daily treat
Hand care is one of the safest gifts for Mother's Day: it suits almost all skin types and comes in handy every day. The set Merci Handy brings together several formats from the French brand known for its colourful packaging and formulas claimed to be vegan, mostly from natural origins. The hand cream should be applied after every wash, massaging it in up to the fingertips and around the nails, where the skin tends to dry out first. The smaller sizes fit in a handbag, ensuring the gift remains useful well beyond the celebration day.
Makeup and skincare
The selection is organised by category:
For makeup, mascaras, eyeshadows, and eyeliners are chosen based on the person's eye colour and habits. For skincare, soft textures suitable for all skin types are preferred.
Table, wall, or pocket mirror: which one to give
The table mirror, like the Hubsch Interior Smize, can be placed on a dressing table or chest of drawers and supports the morning makeup routine. The wall mirror also serves a decorative role: the Hubsch Interior Retro, rectangular, fits nicely in a hallway, while the Mauro Ferretti Teddy or the large Hubsch Interior Glimpse visually expand a room. The pocket mirror Rex London, illustrated, fits in the bag for touch-ups throughout the day. Hubsch Interior is a Danish decor brand founded in 2010, Mauro Ferretti an Italian homeware brand.
Other promotions
Mother's Day is part of the promotional calendar: good deals, sales, Black Friday, French Days, promotions, new arrivals, dispatched within 24h, as well as Christmas, private sales, and Back To School.
Giving eye makeup: mascara, eyeshadows, and eyeliner
Eye makeup makes a great gift since it's less dependent on skin tone than foundation. The mascara is selected based on the desired effect, volume, length, or curl, and can be waterproof for those who play sports or wear contacts. The eyeshadows in palettes offer options between neutral shades for daytime and more intense shades for evening. The eyeliner, in either felt-tip or gel form, creates a precise line at the lash line, and the brow powder structures the look without harshness. The open pot pictogram on the packaging indicates how many months the product lasts after opening.
Frequently asked questions
What is the date of Mother's Day in France?
It is set on the last Sunday in May by the social action and families code. If this Sunday coincides with Pentecost, the celebration is moved to the first Sunday in June.
What is the origin of Mother's Day in France?
The village of Artas, in Isère, has honoured mothers of large families since 1906, and then Lyon held a Mother's Day in 1918. The law of May 24, 1950 officially established it as a holiday celebrated every year.
What care to give without knowing their skin type?
A hand or body care product, with a gentle texture and light fragrance, is suitable for most skin types. Very targeted facial treatments, such as anti-blemish or anti-ageing, should be reserved for people whose routines are known.
How to create a beauty gift set yourself?
Combine two or three complementary products, such as a hand cream, a lip balm, and a small pocket mirror, in a reusable box or pouch. A handwritten note personalises the whole gift.
What beauty gift can a child give to their mum?
A hand cream or an illustrated pocket mirror are both simple to choose and easy for a child to wrap. Accompanied by a drawing or a card they've made themselves, they become a very personal gift.
