98 Best Gifts for Mom in 2024 to Solidify Your Place as Her Favorite Child
GQ RecommendsYou certainly got your good taste from somewhere.By Lori Keong and Erika OwenNovember 5, 2024Save this storySaveSave this storySaveAll products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.A mother-child relationship is a special one for both obvious and mysterious reasons. She’s been there through everything (and we mean everything)—but that also comes with its difficulties. Among them, finding the perfect gift for a person you know all too well. You’ve heard about all of her hobbies and you know what she already has, but you also know she has spot-on taste. She might be a bit choosy, but the truth is that she’s going to love anything you pick out for her. If you're stumped, follow one simple rule: stick with the classics and make sure they offer something luxe or unexpected—from bottomless bags and chic mules to cookware, skincare, and much more.To streamline the shopping process, even if you've waited up until the very last minute, we've pulled together this handcrafted, artisanal gift guide filled with delights big and small, as well as plenty of useful gifts for mom. These include gift sets that nod to her cravings and craft preferences, plus tech gadgets and bedding upgrades that keep her young and her linen closet well-stocked. Throw in a phone call, or an in-person visit with any of the following, and you're looking at an all-timer contribution to the "gifts for mom" hall of fame.The Best Gifts for Mom, at a GlanceThe Best Beauty Gift: Joanna Czech, The Facial Massager $189The Best Kitchen Gift: Cuzen Matcha Maker Starter Kit, $299The Best Home Gift: Parachute Organic Cotton Puff Comforter, $289The Best Tech Gift: Therabody TheraFace Pro Device, $399 $319The Best Wellness Gift: Tory Burch Ruffle Windbreaker, $198The Best Travel Gift: Diptyque Eau Rose Refillable Eau de Parfum, $75The Best Style Gift: Celine Triomphe 52mm Oval Sunglasses, $510The Best Gift Under $100: Brooklinen Super Plush Robe, $99Jump to: Beauty | Kitchen | Home | Tech | Wellness | Travel | Style | Gifts Under $100 | Personalized GiftsBeautySlipSilk Queen Pillowcase$89 Violet GreyIf she loves nothing more than her beauty sleep, upgrade mom's bedding with a luxurious addition—a silky smooth pillowcase that will keep her hair soft overnight too.Joanna CzechThe Facial Massager$189 Violet GreyIf she loves a massage, this facial massager is a game changer in her self care routine. Designed by famed skincare expert, Joanna Czech, this tool when paired with her favorite serum or cream will be her morning salve to depuff and lift the skin.OseaVagus Nerve Travel Set$58 NordstromIf she's had a rough go of it lately, get her this set that's intended to relax her nervous system. It starts with a bath oil to set the vibe, includes a massage oil to stimulate the Vagus nerve, and ends with a pillow mist to keep the calm going.GucciLeather-Trimmed Cosmetics Case$490 GucciLet her tell the kids it's what's on the inside that matters and all that. But not here. Not in this case.MuthaUp All Night Eye Cream$90 MuthaIt's loaded with coffee and botanicals for her morning pick-me-up, plus slightly luminescent from the pearl powder in it that brightens up sleepy undereyes.SenselfTriple Shield Rich Moisturizer$80 Neiman MarcusIf you're a mother with dry, crepey skin, you don't need just a li'l moisture, you need a "triple shield" moisturizer. This one bakes in a lot of good stuff for her skin barrier (including ceramides and antioxidants) but is also much cheaper than some other high-end creams once you have her completely hooked.ChanelN°5 Eau de Parfum Purse Spray$195 ChanelThe OutsetBotanical Barrier Rescue Balm$38 AmazonEasy to throw in a purse and beautiful enough to leave out on a nightstand, this dry oil will quench even the most parched of dry spots. It’s packed with 10 botanical oils, including rose hip, jojoba, marula, and camelia.True BotanicalsPure Radiance Body Butter$60 NordstromWhatever annoyances of the past have gotten her goat—forgetting to call, roasting her on the family call—will likely be forgotten once she dives into this luxe body butter. Scented like sandalwood and citrus, plus loaded with antioxidants, it feels like an induglence but is loaded with good-for-skin ingredients.AesopGeranium Leaf Body Scrub$40 AmazonPopping open this earthy-smelling body scrub feels like taking in a full-body inhale of crisp forest air. The vegan formula is made with bamboo stem, pumice, and—of course—germanium leaf, which gives it that botanical aroma. If she uses before bed, the soft scent can help carry her right to sleep.Augustinus BaderRevitalizing Essentials Set$185 Violet GreyFor the mom riding a big wave of decision paralysis—a gift set of coveted Augustinus Bader staples is a no-brainer. This three-piece set sets her up for success with a skin-tightening and brightening serum, hydrating cream, plus eye patches for masking dark circles.Jo Malone LondonCar Diffuser$70 SSENSECom
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A mother-child relationship is a special one for both obvious and mysterious reasons. She’s been there through everything (and we mean everything)—but that also comes with its difficulties. Among them, finding the perfect gift for a person you know all too well. You’ve heard about all of her hobbies and you know what she already has, but you also know she has spot-on taste. She might be a bit choosy, but the truth is that she’s going to love anything you pick out for her. If you're stumped, follow one simple rule: stick with the classics and make sure they offer something luxe or unexpected—from bottomless bags and chic mules to cookware, skincare, and much more.
To streamline the shopping process, even if you've waited up until the very last minute, we've pulled together this handcrafted, artisanal gift guide filled with delights big and small, as well as plenty of useful gifts for mom. These include gift sets that nod to her cravings and craft preferences, plus tech gadgets and bedding upgrades that keep her young and her linen closet well-stocked. Throw in a phone call, or an in-person visit with any of the following, and you're looking at an all-timer contribution to the "gifts for mom" hall of fame.
The Best Gifts for Mom, at a Glance
- The Best Beauty Gift: Joanna Czech, The Facial Massager $189
- The Best Kitchen Gift: Cuzen Matcha Maker Starter Kit, $299
- The Best Home Gift: Parachute Organic Cotton Puff Comforter, $289
- The Best Tech Gift: Therabody TheraFace Pro Device,
$399$319 - The Best Wellness Gift: Tory Burch Ruffle Windbreaker, $198
- The Best Travel Gift: Diptyque Eau Rose Refillable Eau de Parfum, $75
- The Best Style Gift: Celine Triomphe 52mm Oval Sunglasses, $510
- The Best Gift Under $100: Brooklinen Super Plush Robe, $99
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