As a reminder just in case you’re unaware, Mother’s Day falls on Sunday (14 May) and fortunately, you’ve still got the whole week to prep and get gifts for every superwoman in your life! Our Mother’s Day contest whereby you can win yourself and your mom a day of pampering thanks to Posh! Nail Spa, Simpli Dry, Sitka, Restaurant + Winebar and The Body Shop is still ongoing, but here are several other ideas you can explore:
Beauty
1. Mary Kay TimeWise Repair™ – Infused with plant stem cells, peptides and the innovative Volu-Firm™ Complex, this hydrating 5-step skincare range effectively reduces the appearance of deep lines and wrinkles by restoring firmness and reawakening the skin’s youth vitality. Just what ageing skin needs!
Prices of the entire lineup range between RM135 and RM250, available through Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants or 03-77107500.
2. Estelle & Thild BioCalm – The BioCalm line soothes and restores sensitive skin with gentle, certified organic ingredients such as Oat Extract that builds a protective barrier for the skin to heal and balances the skin’s pH levels. The result? Calm and nourished skin that is less prone to redness and irritations.
The BioCalm collection comprises five products, priced from RM130 to RM189 at Sephora stores or Sephora.my.
3. Clarins A Cheek A Kiss Limited Edition Duo – Promising 8-hour hydration, the colour-changing Daily Energiser Lovely Lip Balm is packed with organic cocoa butter, shea butter and organic red currant, whereas the Skin Illusion Blush that comes with a puff is a complexion boost with a hint of shimmer.
The Daily Energiser Lovely Lip Balm and Skin Illusion Blush (three shades) is priced at RM79 and RM85 respectively, available via Clarins Skin Spa, Clarins counters and clarins.com.my.
4. IT Cosmetics Je Ne Sais Quoi™ Complexion Perfection Face Palette – Great for travel, this 4-in-1 palette features a blush, face powder, bronzer and luminizer to instantly highlight the features of the face. The powders also incorporate skin-loving ingredients to bring out the best of your complexion.
Retails at RM185, available through Sephora stores or Sephora.my.
5. Beauté Library custom facial treatment – There’s no better way to pamper your mother than with a customised facial treatment that will be targeted towards her specific skin needs. The holistic treatments offered begin with an in-depth consultation to thoroughly assess the skin’s conditions.
Facial treatment services start from RM580. Access www.beautelibrary.com to locate different outlets.
Style
1. Tory Burch Block-T Brogue Tote – Dressed up in a perforated trim that is inspired by menswear detailing, the modern Block-T Brogue Tote, which also comes in other colours, is spacious enough even for a 15″ laptop and comes with a removable zip pouch for more organised compartmentalisation.
Pop by Tory Burch retail stores to purchase.
2. Poh Kong pearl pendant – Give thanks to your mom and show her just how much she is valued with this tastefully crafted pearl pendant adorned with a delicate floral white gold charm. From the same collection, there are also other pendant designs as well as earrings ornamented with the precious gem.
View the whole collection in its entirety at Poh Kong.
3. Longchamp Pénélope Fantasie bucket bag – The crowd-favourite Pénélope line is reimagined with this new dual material bucket bag that comes with an adjustable shoulder strap so your mom can carry it any way she prefers. It showcases the Longchamp signature stamped on a fringed leather charm.
Available via Longchamp counters or retail stores.
4. Swarovski Mother’s Day collection ring – Add a touch of glimmer to your mom’s everyday with Swarovski’s Mother’s Day lineup which encompasses gorgeous jewelry featuring contemporary silhouettes. Our pick has got to be this crystal bedazzled ring with a pavé setting for a high shine appeal.
The entire collection is now on retail at Swarovski stores.
5. Aimee Philips Forget Me Not – If your mom loves being drenched opulence and luxury, look no further than Penang-born Aimee Philips’ new collection that is themed around the scorpion grass flowers, also known as forget-me-not flowers, serving as a constant reminder the importance of the special people in our lives.
Check out Aimee Philips jewelry at Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur, Penang on Kelawei Road, or online at www.aimeephilips.com.
Everything Else
1. Western Digital My Passport – Photos and videos best capture moments so they last forever, and these vibrantly coloured portable hard drives would make the ideal digital album for your mom to look back at and reminisce any time she likes. It’d be extremely meaningful for her.
Comes in 1TB, 2TB, 3TB and 4TB variations priced at RM279, RM409, RM569 and RM709 respectively, available via Western Digital distributors.
2. TWG Tea Scented Candles – Tea lovers would surely appreciate these fine tea scented candles that elevate the energy in any room into a fragrant olfactory experience. Select from five invigorating candles made with real tea and 100% cotton wicks that promise to burn for up to 60 hours each.
Purchase the candles from TWG Tea Salon & Boutiques for RM212 each.
3. Philips VisaCare Microdermabrasion SC6240/03 – Help your mom turn back the ageing clock with this nifty at-home microdermabrasion device that exfoliates the skin and stimulates microcirculation for firmer and smoother skin that looks more youthful.
Find out more about the device that retails for RM1,499 via this website.
4. Royal Selangor Chateau Wicker Wine Decanter – Nothing screams classy like a Royal Selangor wine decanter that beautifully retains the delicate aromas and complex notes of any vino. For an extra personalised touch, you could even get your mom’s name or a short message engraved on it.
Priced at RM590, available via Royal Selangor’s official website or stores.
5. G by Godiva – This sweet little premium treat could just be the way to your mother’s heart. Choose from solid milk or dark chocolate tablets, or from a selection of milk, dark or blond chocolate tablets incorporated with yummy ingredients such as salted caramel, toasted coconut, hazelnut crisp and the like.
Available at Godiva boutiques for RM55 per tablet.
