Happy Monday! Mother’s Day is less than a week away and, in honor of the occasion, I have a round of beauty and accessory suggestions for every mother on your list. Inspired by the Ulta Mother’s Day Gift Guide, there are products curated for moms of every walk of life…from trend-followers and naturalists to classic beauties and those who are always in a rush, I hope you enjoy this image and swatch heavy pictorial!
Kindly scroll on for more details, swatches and images of the suggestions in action as well as the Bottom Line…
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| On Trend Selections. |
// ON TREND MOM //
Modern and sophisticated, this mom is always aligned with the latest launches:
- Anastasia Beverly Hills Custom Eyeshadow Quad (reviewed HERE): I selected four shades that satisfy my adoration for warm rosy neutrals and couldn’t be happier with the formulation and peformance of these shadows; pigmented and smooth, they last for hours, even without a shadow primer.
- Urban Decay Beached Bronzer #2: Gorgeous packaging is just the beginning…this powder bronzer imparts a natural and believable tan that flatters light and medium skin tones alike.
- Laura Geller Baked Gelato Swirl Illuminator in Ballerina: This soft rose gold highlighter is a cult favorite for all the right reasons…subtle yet beautifully glowing, it looks amazing on the upper cheekbones and down the bridge of the nose.
- Too Faced Melted Metal Lip Color in Metal Bunny: A vibrant pink with a fresh and contemporary metallic finish, this pop of color instantly brightens the face.
- Buxom Wildly Whipped Lightweight Liquid Lipstick in Nudist: Capitalizing on the slightly matte nude lip trend, this release features a mousse-like hydrating texture and stunning pigmentation.
- Rose Gold Apple Watch: I received mine for my birthday and absolutely love it!
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| On-Trend swatches in direct sunlight. |
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| On-Trend. |
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| Natural Mom Selections. |
// NATURAL MOM //
Health-conscious and earth-friendly, this mom seeks the best ingredients that beauty has to offer:
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| Swatches in direct sunlight. |
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| Naturally pretty. |
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| Classic Selections. |
// CLASSIC MOM //
Minimalist and timeless, this mom embraces a beauty look that’s pure class:
- Becca Aqua Luminous Perfecting Foundation in Beige (reviewed HERE): This medium coverage foundation features a glowing, natural finish and remarkable lasting power for a clean canvas that’s ready to face the day.
- *TARTELET in BLOOM 2 Amazonian Clay Eyeshadow Palette: With an astounding range of twelve shades in matte and satin finishes, this palette allows one to create a classic eye look…from pared down neutral for day to alluringly smoky for night, the options are endless.
- YSL Black Opium Travel Spray (reviewed HERE): This vanilla, coffee and musk masterpiece is a novel take on an unequivocal classic.
- Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Gloss in Butterscotch: One of the most pigmented glosses I’ve encountered to date, Butterscotch looks incredible over nude lip liner or atop a darker lip color…it’s versatility has guaranteed it a permanent place in my handbag.
- Laura Geller Iconic Baked Sculpting Lipstick in Soho Nude: Intense color-payoff and a gorgeous creamy finish make this peachy nude lip color a must for those who prefer a subtle lip.
- Vintage Chanel Gold Jewelry: As a profound fan of antique and vintage jewelry, I snap up pre-owned 14K designer pieces (like the ring and bracelet shown above) whenever I am able as they hold their value well and never go out of style. As aforementioned, The Real Real is an excellent place to start your hunt!
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| Tartelet in Bloom 2 swatches in direct sunlight. |
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| Swatches in direct sunlight. |
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| Classic beauty. |
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| On the Go Selections. |
// ON the GO MOM //
Always in a rush, this mom needs multi-tasking beauty that will save her time:
- Lancome Effacernes Protective Undereye Concealer in Medium-Bisque: This waterproof wonder masterfully covers dark circles and stays in place for hours without creasing.
- Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Poured in Pearl (reviewed HERE): Just a dab of this creamy highlighter along the high points of the face makes one look rested, composed and downright ethereal.
- TARTE Double Duty Beauty Lip Sculpter in Basic: Two lip products in a single package? Yes, please! This gem features a lush pinky nude lip color and a complementary peachy gloss for a full lip in two seconds flat.
- Calvin Klein Euphoria Travel Rollerball: A rich and lovely fragrance that can be tossed into the purse with wild abandon.
- AUDI Accessories: For all the time she spends in her car, how about some unique accessories to complement her commute?
- Dior Aviator Sunglasses (reviewed HERE): I have worn these almost daily since picking them up last month…they block the sun, stay in place (no dreaded slippage down the nose!) and work so well when there’s no time for eye makeup ; )
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| Swatches in direct sunlight. |
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| On the go? No problem! |
The following images feature a melange of the above products in harmony on the face including:
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| Last look. |
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Bottom Line: I hope you found this beauty-laden Mother’s Day Gift Guide inspiring and helpful! Check out ULTA’s more expanded version for even more ideas!
What has caught YOUR eye? Do tell.
Good things ahead, including a fresh round of recently released foundation formulas, a skincare-intensive and a host of new product procurements…
xx,
–The Beauty Professor
** PR samples provided for review denoted by an asterisk (the rest purchased by me), however, as always, all of my opinions are expressly and unequivocally my own. © 2012-16 Beautyprofessor® All Rights Reserved. Do not copy, reprint or republish content and/or photos without author’s written permission.
Comments (2)
I have a lot of these and your suggestions are excellent. I might add the By Terry sun designer compact. It's beautiful and would look perfect on you and many other skin tones!
That is excellent news and yes, I agree…the By Terry Sun Designer Compact is a must as well!
XO,
–The Beauty Professor