Do you know what to stock for Mother’s Day Gifts? May is around the corner, and Mother’s Day is coming up fast! Luckily, we’ve got plenty of gift ideas for your mom this Mother’s Day, in addition to custom items to add to your store, salon, or spa.
Skincare and self-care items are among the most popular Mother’s Day gifts, and there’s a lot of fun to be had creating unique gifts for the mothers in your life—and in the lives of your customers!
Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day
Unsure what to give your mom for Mother’s Day? We’ve got tips for DIY beauty creators, skincare aficionados, and beginners alike!
Create Custom Scented Skincare
Scent a product for her with a fragrance you know she’ll love! Face or body creams and oil blends are a great place to start. For a more interactive gift, help her scent products herself. Grab some cute packaging (extra points if you get it in her favorite color) and give her a lotion or cream along with a variety of her favorite scents. Then, you can help her create a custom set of scented face, body, or hand creams.
For a quick and simple custom gift, consider a custom-scented kit of carrier oils. Pick 3 – 4 oils with different skin benefits so she can target different skin concerns, such as dry skin, visible signs of aging, uneven complexion, etc. Take a look at our carrier oil guide for help picking the perfect oils!
Add Peptides to Create Luxury Serums
Did you know that we recently added a line of peptides to our ingredient catalog? Peptides are the building blocks of proteins, made up of two or more (up to about 50) amino acids. Their small size makes them easy for skin to absorb, helping rejuvenate the skin and promote a bright, youthful glow. One of our favorite things about these popular skincare ingredients is that they are super easy to work with. You can simply stir many of our peptides into existing serums, creating powerful, elevated products. Be sure to read our blog on adding peptides to existing serums if you need a little guidance.
Design a Full Skincare Routine
If you’re nervous about altering our bulk skincare bases, you can use them as-is! Simply pick a routine that your mom (or target customer) will love, fill the products into eye-catching packaging, and you’re all set! For reference, a standard skincare routine consists of the following:
In need of a little inspiration? Here is an age-focused skincare routine that we especially love for Mother’s Day:
- Step 1 – Paramount Facial Cleanser:
- Step 2 – AHA Facial Toner:
- Step 3 – Supreme Facial Serum:
- Step 4 – CoQ10 Hydrating Cream to Gel:
Sign up for a Formula Botanica Masterclass!
Mothers who are passionate about DIY skincare will especially love this gift idea. Sign yourself and your mom up for a Formula Botanica Masterclass and learn to formulate your own skincare products together! Get her the ingredients needed for the course for a truly fun and creative gift. As an added bonus, the first class is free! If you’re interested in the more advanced class designed for people interested in professional formulation, you can learn more and sign up here: Formulation Class.
Add Custom Mother’s Day Labels to Our Ready to Label Products
If DIY skincare isn’t your thing, it’s no problem! We’ve got a great Ready to Label section available for those who don’t want to fuss with filling or blending products. Ready to Label products come pre-bottled with no label so you can easily add your own. Have labels printed or hand make them to create a skincare line just for her. Simply pick your products, apply your labels, and you’re good to go! Our Ready to Label Supreme Facial Serum, Exquisite Face, Hair & Body Oil, and Rosewater Cream are extra nourishing, beautifully scented, and perfect for Mother’s Day.
What to Stock for Mother’s Day
Get your shop ready for Mother’s Day with these unique and thoughtful ideas. It should be noted that we recommend ordering stock now to be sure it arrives in time!
Scenting Kits
The possibilities are endless with this idea. Put together different essential oil packs based on different scent profiles (floral, fruity, herbal, etc.) and pair these with unscented bases, such as creams, lotions, oils, or balms. Then, let your customers mix and match unscented bases with the scenting pack of their choice. The result is a simple but fun activity that moms and families can do together!
Customizable Mother’s Day Labels
Create special Mother’s Day Labels with blank space so that your customer can add their mother’s name to the product. You can also include the option to add custom scents to the products in-store, or provide matching cards and gift wrap.
Handmade Perfume
Perfume is a classic, sophisticated gift that’s even better if it’s handmade! Create some new fragrances to roll out around Mother’s Day. Sell them individually, or offer sampler packs of all your newest scents. Don’t forget to check our DIY perfume recipe for inspiration.
Age Focused Serums and Creams
Fill your shelves with serums and creams for customers wanting to give the gift of a bright, youthful glow. You can offer these serums individually or in gift packs, just like with the perfume. Similarly, consider stocking up on creams with plenty of ingredients meant to target visible signs of aging. The following serums and creams are our most popular for mature or aging skin:
Serums:
Creams:
Complete Skincare Routine for Mature Skin
In addition to being a great Mother’s Day gift idea, a complete, age-focused skincare routine is a great thing for any beauty brand to have available year-round. The skincare routine listed above is perfect as both a gift and a new product line to add to your shop, spa, or salon. Similarly, this botanical age-smart line works wonders for mature skin:
Got any other fun Mother’s Day gift ideas to add? We’d love to hear about it! Let us know in the comments below!
