45 Mother’s Day Gifts That Will Guarantee Favorite Child Status
You might have to “borrow” them back...

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There are two types of people on Mother’s Day: The ones scrambling to grab a last-minute gift and a sad CVS bouquet on the way to brunch, and those who meticulously plan a gift so perfect it’s talked about for years to come.
I shouldn’t have to tell you which camp to strive for. After all, this is your opportunity to show a little gratitude to the woman who literally brought you into this world and raised you through it! She deserves more than a cheap greeting card and grocery store flowers—even if she swears up and down she “doesn’t need anything.”
Our top gifting picks for mom:
- A thoughtful digital picture frame: Aura Digital Picture Frame
- A skincare routine upgrade: Medicube Booster Pro
- Something cozy: Lola Blankets
- An alluring fragrance: Fenty Eau de Parfum Gift Set
- An under-$50 favorite: Summer Fridays Sweet Pink Lip Butter Balm Duo
To make that task a little easier (especially now that we’re on a time crunch here), we’ve rounded up the absolute best Mother’s Day gift ideas—from cute designer bags and luxury gifts to TikTok-beloved presents and everything in between. And honestly, they’re so good they’ll guarantee favorite child status.
Megan Schaltegger is an NYC-based writer. She loves strong coffee, eating her way through the Manhattan food scene, and her dog, Murray. She promises not to talk about herself in third person IRL.
Anvita Reddy is a shopping editor at Hearst Magazines with more than five years of editorial experience. She covers beauty, fashion, home, and lifestyle content for brands including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, House Beautiful, Good Housekeeping, Country Living, and Harper’s BAZAAR. Previously, she was an assistant editor at PS Shopping, where she reported on beauty, home and kitchen, fashion, tech, travel, wellness, and lifestyle trends. When she’s not testing the latest skincare and makeup launches or hunting for under-the-radar deals, Anvita can be found binge-watching reality TV, renovating her first home, or honing her cooking skills.
Jasmine Hyman is the Assistant Beauty Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she writes about the latest beauty trends and must-have products. Her most prized beauty possessions are a meticulous skincare routine and salon blowouts. You’ll also likely find her in bed reading a good book or endlessly scrolling TikTok (spoiler: it’s usually the latter) while listening to Harry Styles’ entire discography on repeat. Follow her on Insta to be inundated with pictures of her meals.

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