For those of you that procrastinate, here is a last list of last minute gift ideas for dear old Mom for Mother's Day. Chances are, if you waited until the last minute you may think of getting her flowers, but you may want to have a back up plan when you get floored from the sticker shock and minimal choices. So instead of buying Mom those half-dead flowers, why not give her something that will last longer than a week?
1. Smashbox Shockwave Fusion Eye and Cheek Palette
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This is a great gift for any Mom that loves makeup. The palette comes with 4 shimmery eyeshadows (beige, sage green, turquoise, and golden brown) and a multi-colored blush powder (rosy pink and warm pink). The really great thing is that it's all in one little compact, complete with a mirror.
2. Philosophy Breakfast in Bed
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Give Mom breakfast in bed with this great set of hair and body cleansers from Philosophy. Mom will feel pampered when she uses any of the 3 award winning body products (Café Au Lait, Fresh Cream, and Belgian Waffles). The really great thing is that they are all 3-in-1 products, so Mom can use them as shower gel, bubble bath, and even shampoo.
3. Bare Escentuals bareMinerals Get-Started Eyes, Cheeks, Lips Kit
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Mineral makeup and anything natural is all the rave, so why not give Mom a complete set of mineral makeup to help her feel "green". The 8-piece starter set has everything Mom needs for her eyes, cheeks, and lips, except for a makeup artist to apply it for her. The kit contains 2 eyeshadows, 1 eyeliner shadow, blush, lip polish, a double-ended eyeshadow brush, a liner brush, and a tapered blush brush.
4. Carol's Daughter Souffle Trio
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What woman doesn't like body products? As a matter of fact, if you check out Mom's bathroom cabinets, I bet she has a stockpile under there already. Well top off her stash with this great trio from Carol's Daughter. It's not a cream, but a souffle, so it has a very light and fluffy texture. Carol's Daughter uses natural ingredients, such as shea butter and sweet almond oil, instead of parabens and petroleum. The set comes with 3 scents: Groove Shea Souffle, Mango Melange Souffle, and Almond Cookie Shea Souffle.
5. Christian Dior Jetsetter Kit
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Make Mom feel even more important than she already does, with this great Dior set. The set includes 2 travel sized Dior Rouge lipsticks (Office Beige and Selection Mauve), a 5 color eyeshadow palette (Incognito), and 2 of Dior's top mascaras (Diorshow and Diorshow Unlimited). The bonus is that it comes in a great Dior keepsake box, so all you have to do it put a bow on it and watch Mom smile.
6. Clinique BCA Kit
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You'll be safe with this gift, since almost everyone likes Clinique products. This kit is extra special though, because Mom will get a great present and $10 of the purchase will go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The set includes a Fresh Bloom All-Over Colour compact (Peony), which will give Mom a pretty shimmery eye, and a Full Potential Lips Plump and Shine (Play-full Plump), which will pump up Mom's lips with an added hint of color.
7. Soap and Glory Sexy Mother Pucker Lip Gloss Set
Lip gloss is the "in" thing right now, so why not give Mom this great set from Soap and Glory? The name alone will make Mom smile and she'll feel sexier once her lips are plumped and glossy. The gloss has a slight hint of chocolate and come in What a Melon, Superstarry, and Nude.8. 3 Piece Blue Makeup Case Set
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If your Mom loves makeup, skin care, and body products then she is probably in definite need of several cases to store everything. With this great 3 piece set you can give Mom one case for each of her needs. And if you want to give her an extra surprise, add some single cosmetic goodies inside for her to find.
9. Sun Safety Kit (Only at Sephora)
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Why not give mom this great sun kit that will not only make her look bronze and beautiful, but it will keep her protected as well. The sun kit contains a variety of different products from cosmetic lines such as Korres, Cosmedicine, Shiseido, Juice Beauty, Clarins, and Smashbox. The extra kicker is that 100% of the net profits go to the Skin Cancer Foundation. And since it is priced so low, you could pick up one for yourself as well.
10. Mama Mio Countdown Kit
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Don't forget the soon-to-be Mom on your list, because she needs definite pampering for what's to come. Give the upcoming Mom this great kit that includes a Tummy Rub Stretch Mark Butter, a Wonder-Full Balm (for itchy dry skin), a Calming Facial Spritz, and a mini Massage Oil. Pregnant Moms need extra pampering and this kit will get the job done.
